Follow me @theblackgirlatleisure on all socials for more reviews. Cocktails/Drinks: 8/10 I've visited Ranch Caribbean Vybez two times within the last month or so. Their drink menu is creative and includes some of your favorite wines, spirits/classic cocktails. I've ordered/Tasted: The No Woman No Cry Two different Chardonnays (don't remember the names) Mojito Extra Dirty Gin Martini (wasn't my favorite, it tasted like maybe there was vermouth missing from it or there wasn't enough. Still pretty good though.) Each of these drinks were really good! My favorite was the No Woman No Cry, it tasted really tropical. A nicely balanced cocktail that wasn't too sweet! Food: 10/10 The food has come out hot, fresh and delicious each time I visited. I've had: Coconut Shrimp (crispy, really nice crunch, nice amount of coconut) Lamb Tacos (these were made with curry which was something new for me, loved it!) Jerk Ribs (these were SO good! Tender and seasoned to perfection) Mozzarella Sticks () Service: 9/10 I've gone during a slower evening and during one where it was more packed. The first night I was seated immediately at the bar and was taken care of very quickly. The feeling that I got was very pleasant and welcoming. I know this was a courtesy, but my gf and I were able to stay a little past closing (don't expect this when you visit, I just wanted to share to let you all know how kind they were!) The second time I visited it was more busy because they were hosting an event. At this time food took longer to come out. Other than that, the servers did the best they could. Ambiance: 10/10 The ambiance here gives really fun girls night, good music, after work drinks, and a perfect place to have a yap session or even just a chill dinner in a beautiful place with friends. I love how welcoming the staff makes everyone feel and how they check on the tables just enough (and not when you're mid bite ). The Bronx needs more places like this! Overall: 9.25/10 I'll definitely be coming back to hangout with my girlfriends. I think this spot is so cute, the food and drinks are high quality and it's just overall really good VYBEZ (wink). Definitely come here during the week. Their happy hour menu feels ILLEGAL because the prices are so good and the food is even better. read more

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The owner is super sweet and accommodating. Again, the service at Vybez is always good and the drinks usually are too. It's typically pretty empty on the dine-in side during the week, but it's jumping more Friday/ Saturday. I stopped in for happy hour yesterday evening and had the shrimp skewers with a mango margarita. My shrimp was fresh and flavorful and my margarita was cool. I'm here often, so I'll be back. read more

Ranch Caribbean Vybez - Happy hour shrimp skewer - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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The line was long after work. That's good for them. The place was clean and it smelled good in there. There are two areas of this place the front being a very beautiful and well lit establishment. The back being take out but still stylish. The service was good, the male staff server was very attentive to the orders individually making sure there were no long thyme branches in the plates. Attention to detail was very nice. They had a lot of options available as well and the price point was average and pretty fair. I wanted a mild beef patty. As I waited, I also wanted oxtail and as I continued to wait I thought I'd try the stew peas and save it for another day as well. The beef patty was flaky but not sturdy. Almost as if it were baked then steamed. The filling was very lackluster and had zero texture. It was like eating water paste. I was very turned off after just a few bites. The oxtail was standard. Not what I would consider to be carribean at all. But seasoned well, and in a brown gravy sauce that was good. Rice and Peas average at most. Cabbage had the mixed vegetables in it, average and ok. The stew peas had pigtail and chicken foot in it. I kindly asked the man to avoid the chicken foot and he did try but beans are very thick lol he did as good as he could. The stew peas were much closer to authentic and done correctly. This I enjoyed. Over white rice of course and nice and thick stew like red beans with meat will always hit the spot for me. Ranch Carribean is still a very new restaurant. I did enjoy the esthetic, service and overall variety of options. The 3 stars is due to lack of authenticity with the oxtail and that damn beef patty. Lol I was really craving a jamaican beef patty for like 2 weeks y'all. This is a carribean place, not necessarily Jamaican but gahdang. This wasn't a Jamaican, Haitian, Guyanese, Trini, etc. type patty either. As someone who is very well versed in Carribean food, I was very disappointed. IMO if a Carribean spot beef patty don't hit that's very telling of what the food will taste like. The oxtail was good but not carribean style more so a southern style. I'll try different things the next time I'm around and give them a chance to redeem my first visit. I do wish them very well. The staff is cool and pleasant, attentive. This place is local and locally owned. I want them to thrive. But I gotta be honest too. read more

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I have been there a few times to get "food to go." The food has been "good" but it could be better at times! The staff has always been pleasant and they explain the dishes if you ask. Everyone should try them at least once. Great addition to Coop! read more

The food was fresh and filling. I had the brown stew chicken with rice and peas. The portion size was good and I was able to split it into two meals. read more

Ranch Caribbean Vybez is an awesome new establishment in the Co-op City area in the Bronx. The staff is super friendly, your food comes out, hot and fresh and in a timely manner. The owners are awesome. The interior is super modern, with Caribbean flare. I love coming here. My new spot for good food, good music, and good Vybez! read more

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I have done takeout from here since they opened, and food was always a hit. So we decided to do my dad's birthday dinner here, and was blown away by the service, accommodations in the planning process and overall dining experience. They produced a personalized prefixed menu, ordered a cake and reserved a section of the restaurant. Service before and during dinner was always on point. Everyone loved everything they eat, not one complaint. My faves were the rundown lobster, jerk lobster, fried shrimp, oxtail and calamari (so fresh). The rum punch was hitting!! So happy to see a family run business, serving the community, well needed. read more

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The drinks here were incredible. Our bartender Joely gave us the best service ever, and she knows how to make drinks. My mom had a gin and tonic and I had the old fashioned. We ordered appetizers and I had the jerk wings and they were great, taste like I was back in Jamaica. The ambiance was stunning, something Co-op City needed for a long time. The service was top notch. Coming here every time. read more

Every listing online says you close at 12am on Sunday. I walked in a little before 9pm and the lady at the bar stated they weren't taking anymore guest because they were closing for the night. Why close 3 hours earlier then what your business hours are listed as online ? Straight laziness. Either update your business hours so customers don't waste their time or hire people that are willing to work until closing. This is why new businesses often fail. It was no problem though because I went to Sangria Cafe right across from red lobster on Baychester and had a great time. They stayed open until 11pm which is what was listed online and when I got there the DJ was playing music and everyone was having a great time. I want my people to be more professional read more

Under $30($28.87 via card) If you're in co-op and you're not shopping here you're stupid. The dollar to food ratio is perfect(better then what you'd get on food delivery service) First time walking in here and you know it's the typical Jamaican attitude(not up to American standards), but that's just some in general. that's where the food steps in and it's beyond Good That curry goat was $15(ALLL THAT FOOD) Like I said. You're stupid if you live around here and not tapping in. SIDE NOTE THE DINE IN SECTIONon the other entrance IS IMMACULATE. 5/5 highly recommended(went @8pm) read more

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roaches on the counter and maggots near silverwares to share food out. food is stale and chicken is stale. female workers are ugly and their nasty attitude makes it worse. read more

Food and service was excellent and excellent drinks nice and clean classy spot the bartender was nice also met one of the back of house workers Wesley very nice people. read more

Had a WONDERFUL time at Ranch Caribbean Vybez yesterday 2/23/2025!! We were a party of 15 people and we were treated extremely well from the moment we walked in the door. We were greeted and welcomed immediately upon arrival. This was a birthday celebration for my mom and the staff made sure she was acknowledged. The food was delicious! The service from our server AJ was top notch!! He went above and beyond. The drinks are STRONG!! You can smell the rum in the rum punch before it even touches your lips!! And the "No Woman No Cry" is simply beautiful!! The DJ was on point and even shouted out my mom and any other Pisces in the house. They even provided my mom with free plantains with her burger AND a free piece of birthday cake with a sparkler!! The portions of food were fine in my opinion. A few of us had leftovers, but admittedly, we aren't big eaters. My "only" complaint is that the actual menu prices and selections differ from what is posted on-line. (More expensive and not as many options) But our server even attempted to go over to the takeout side to see what may have been available. All in all...and fantastic evening!! Don't believe all the negative reviews because I honestly think they are a smear campaign to deter people from supporting new black owned or minority establishments. The vibe was very cool and what this neighborhood has been lacking. So if you truly had a bad experience... I'm sorry but I'm not a hater. read more

Ranch Caribbean Vybez - No Woman No Cry - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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My visit here was a one of kind experience. The ambiance was amazing and as soon as you enter, you can feel the positive energy. The service was great and the waiters were friendly and actually listened to our needs. The food was also great, the portions were decent but the flavor was really up there. I had the lamb chops and I think this is my new favorite place to get them. The drinks were definitely the best part and that's definitely something I will be back for. read more

That Garlic Parmesan salmon was the best I have ever tasted. If I could, I'll buy it everyday!!!

Food was ok but a bit pricey and the music was nice but too loud. The servers were very nice but I think overwhelmed but the amount of people in the place the day I was there. The restaurant is beautiful. read more