A Reliable Haven Near JFK (Especially for Late Arrivals!) I had been on a work assignment in the area for a while and have visited The Door several times. Each experience has been even better than the last, and it has quickly become a reliable local go-to. My most recent visit really saved the day. I had family fly into JFK, and by the time they got through the airport, it was after 8:00 PM. They were starving, and The Door was one of the few quality places nearby where we could actually sit down for a proper meal at that hour. As usual, it did not disappoint: The Food: Even late in the evening, the food was excellent and--most importantly--fresh. The Service: The staff was friendly and incredibly fast, which my hungry family definitely appreciated. The Vibe: There were some gentlemen at the bar having a very good time (read: they were a bit noisy!), but it didn't take away from the meal. The overall experience was still top-notch. I was once again so glad I chose to eat here. If you need a welcoming spot with great food near the airport, this is it! read more

Delicious fresh food. Authentic Jamaican breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also amazing drinks. Be prepared to wait awhile. You don't get to order and get your food right away. It's always a 20 to 25 minutes wait. But the food is delicious and fresh. read more

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The food here is amazing! Our service was very good as well! I've heard of this restaurant for quite some years and finally happy I got to experience it. All the flavors were there in everything I ate. I ordered a large bowl of mannish water soup and it was so delicious! I only wished I got more spinners less yam but I'll be sure to let them know next time! The oxtail and the fish were so tasty as well. My friends and I enjoyed our meals. The rum punch is not for the weak... lots of rum! Be prepared lol! The restaurant itself needs a fresh coat of white paint to update and revitalize the interior of the restaurant. It's a bit outdated in its look and so just doing the white paint in the sit down part of the restaurant would brighten up the restaurant. We had a good overall experience and would get food from here again! read more

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I did takeout here in the early afternoon of Sunday, 11/9/25. I ordered the Roasted Beef (Sunday special) with rice and peas, cabbage and plantains; a chicken patty, and a slice of black cake with icing. The roast beef was tender, but it was a tad too salty. The cabbage had green peas mixed in, which enhanced its flavor. The rice and peas and plantains were okay. The curry chicken patty was perfectly seasoned with a velvety filling, and the crust was soft, buttery and flaky. I will be back one day soon to get more chicken patties to bring to work for lunch. The black cake was rich, dense, moist--with intense rum flavor. It reminded me of the ones served at weddings and Christmas when I was growing up in a West Indian household. My order was ready in about 18 minutes despite three people ahead of me, waiting for theirs. Nicashay was the cashier, and she did a good job handling multiple orders for the Sunday dinner crowd. The interior was clean and tidy despite the heavy traffic. read more

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My food just arrived, oxtails with peas and rice. The first oxtail I picked up with my fork had a long string of hair in it. I need a refund. My food arrived at 10:15 and I tried calling the restaurant to resolve the issue. read more

VERY Disappointed -- What Happened to the Quality?! The Door used to be my go-to spot for curry goat. Not sure what happened tonight, but this meal was absolute trash. I ordered a large curry goat and couldn't even enjoy it. Between the ridiculous amount of whole pimento seeds (I counted TWENTY-SIX. Yes, 26!) and the massive chunks of raw ginger, it was impossible to eat in peace. The goat? Minced up so small it felt like scraps, not the tender, flavorful pieces I'm used to. I spent $58 for three meals, and honestly, I'm tight. Waste of $$ and belly space. This experience reminded me way too much of their sister restaurant, Smokehouse -- and not in a good way. If you know, you know. Check my past review on them. I'm really reconsidering if I'll spend another dollar here. Tonight was dyam ridiculous. Smfh. read more

The Door - Chunks of ginger and TWENTY SIX raas pimento seeds - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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Ordered lunch from here recently and decided to try the curry chicken dish since I've never had it from here. It was actually quite good, but my only issue was that they don't include curry potatoes with their curry chicken dishes. I've noticed that most Jamaican restaurants do NOT add potatoes to their curry entrees. So if you're like me and you like potatoes included in your curry meals, then stick with Trini and Guyanese restaurants if you're in a curry mood..!! I do LOVE that they have plain brown rice & brown rice with peas as an option! (At an additional fee, of course.) So if you're watching your diet like I am, you don't have to dread ordering white rice with your meal! I wish more restaurants would start adding brown rice to their menu!! read more

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I been coming to The Door for years. Delicious well season Jamaican dishes and drinks. I use to come faithfully on Sunday for their brunch. I fell in love with their pineapple Ginger juice. I enjoy their salmon and oxtail and rice and peas. Service is excellent dining in and whenever your placing an order over the phone. Very professional. I order 4 gallons of the Pineapple ginger juice. And received complimentary cornbread. Thank you to the amazing hard working staff. Clean spacious restaurant read more

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Really good Jamaican Food! I ordered Uber eats and was not disappointed. My salt fish with rice was on point. I ate it all up. The strawberry cheesecake my daughter loved it! Mac and cheese was delicious as well. The chicken soup was good and is on the spicy side. OMG the Rum cake is like sex in your mouth! I am telling you it was soaked in rum and tasted so delicious. Feels like you seriously took a shot of rum - my tongue burned a bit. Please get the Rum Cake!!!!! This Jamaican food man oh man. I have come to the conclusion the more sexual an ethnic race is the better the food. I love Jamaican Food and Dominican food for a reason they know how to cook and season their food with love. I said what I said and I know good food - I would order from here again in a heartbeat! read more

The Door - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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Went to celebrate some friends/colleagues that retired. It was lovely to have a reunion with good people and good vibes. They choose the all you can eat Sunday brunch. I didn't have much option as a non meat eater. The fish was too hard for me to chew and no other seafood or non meat option. I plan to return and order from the regular menu. I appreciated the Caribbean all you can eat menu, I just wished I could have more options for eaters/foodies like myself. Until next time! *This is another late entry lol. read more

The Door - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Good spot for Jamaican food. Ratings: Chicken soup 9/10 Savory broth with mild spice and fresh chicken including well prepared chicken feet, falling off the bone. Oxtail 8/10 Slow cooked, soft, covered in sauce. They give you full sized pieces. Fried chicken 8/10 Taste like homemade fried chicken. Fresh and nicely browned. Mac and cheese 8/10 Baked crust on top, filled with melted cheese. Not spiced or seasoned inside. Rasta pasta 8/10 Big pasta pieces with veggies and creamy sauce. Not spiced Garlic shrimp 7/10 Not sure about the garlic part but it's decent shrimp. read more

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I've been here a few time and I've also ordered takeout from this place a lot . As a Caribbean woman I must say these place represents Jamaica well . The food is always flavorful and well seasoned . The portion sizes are great read more

The Door - Butter shrimp with rice and peas and steamed cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The Door has serious potential--and when it hits, it really hits. My go-to is the fried chicken with rice and peas, always with oxtail gravy on top. On a good day, it's the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. The chicken is well-seasoned, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and the oxtail gravy? Deep, savory, and full of that rich slow-cooked flavor that pulls everything together. But here's the thing--it's not always consistent. I've had days where the chicken was dry or the gravy tasted rushed. Timing matters too; go during peak hours and you're more likely to get the fresh batch. Off-peak? It's a gamble. Service is efficient but not warm--expect a line, and don't expect small talk. Still, the food usually speaks for itself. read more

When we arrived to the restaurant, I was pleased that it was quite spacious! Rather than ordering cocktails, I ordered a refreshing lemon & ginger homemade juice and my brother enjoyed the sorrel. For starters, we ordered tasty crab cakes and akee & salt fish spring rolls. For dinner, we both opted for seafood. I ordered the Salmon "Run Down" which was in a coconut sauce accompanied by carrots (which were undercooked), cauliflower and broccoli. I wish the sauce wasn't so thick but it was overall it was good. My brother enjoyed his honey jerk salmon but thought the sauce was a bit sweet. We both ordered garlic mash on the side and it was too dry. read more

The Door - Salmon in Coconut Sauce and Honey Jerk. - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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Delicious, melt in your mouth oxtails, I really enjoyed my meal. STRONG rum punch, yum! Aesthetic is mid-range, but solid for group celebrations. Our service was friendly, but slow. I'd definitely go back. read more

While the food is exceptional their service is atrocious to say the least. My organization catered from this place twice and both times they were hours late in delivering the food. When you call they place you on hold for over an hour and keep switching you to different people. If you continue to wait they hang up the phone on you. I want to support a black business like mines but their continued horrible service and lack of accountability has turn me and any other partners from using this organization further. Management really needs to take a hard look on lack of service at this establishment. read more

The door has been on my list of restaurants and I finally went and I will say it was definitely worth the wait. The customer service was definitely on point. From the entrance to the entire time dining. The food was fresh and everything taste amazing. I even placed a to go order for my husband and son and they said that this was the best Rasta pasta and salmon that they have ever had. The restaurant has a large bar area and the dining area is large also comfortable seating. It was my birthday weekend and they sang happy birthday and the cake was also delicious. read more

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This place is getting worse went you put in an order via telephone. I called 45 minutes ahead for red snapper and I arrived there it still was not ready. The workers are just standing around and looking around while the waiting area is full of people. I hate coming to this place because of the wait and service. read more

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The Door unfortunately has changed for the absolute worse. We called and placed an order 21 minutes before we arrived. Got there and still ended up waiting just under an HOUR. When the food came it definitely wasn't worth the wait. We spent $77 plus for a large curry goat-tasted good but had very little meat in it; large fried chicken/decent; small chicken meal - decent; the large brown stewed chicken had 4 of those small drummet pieces that are usually attached to the the wing and a tiny piece of a back...that's it. The pepper shrimp were rubbery and extremely salty. They only gave me 6 shrimp when they normally give me 9. I'm done with them. Almost an hour and 20 mins for sub-par food. If I didn't live so far away I would have brought it all back for a refund. Instead, I will just have to take my business elsewhere. read more

The Door - Brown stewed chicken with only 4 pieces of the drummer part of the wing and a small piece of a back. A rip off - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Waiting to catch a plane out of Kennedy, so we stopped by the Door for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Only seats available were at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. The jerk wings were excellent, very spicy and meaty, unlike any wings I have had in the world. Next trip to New York, the Door is on the schedule to try the comply buffet!. Great place! read more

Great Jamaican restaurant. Goat with curry was tasty with plantain and rice. Good service. High end ambiance . Parking is on street . read more

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OMG! OMG!!! I don't even know where to start....The decor beautiful, felt like an inviting island retreat. The service very attentive, caring and knowledgeable as well as timely! And...THE FOOD! OMG!!! Deeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious delicious delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had the Run Down fish and the jerk wings!!!!! My goodness absolutely scrumptious!!! Oh and my drink The Hurricane GREAT!!!! Our server LARONE was fabulous! Can't wait to go back to NYC and try more of this amazing food! read more

The Door - Welcome to The Door - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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The Door, It's all in the name! This restaurant has two sides. The take out is friendly ,clean & organized. The food is tasty authentic and delicious. The dining area is beautiful for all occasions. The inside service is proper relaxed and a whole vibe to remember! Stop by and enjoy the amazing food! read more

I'm disappointed to even have to write this after over twenty years of being a customer. Tonight I ordered a large curry goat. I should have also included a picture of the bones from the barely meat that was on them. It was a disgrace that most of the watery stew was undissolved ginger and fat; most of the plate was filled with stale white rice, I bet the meat was stale also, just based on its texture and flavor. Either that or whomever cooked it is new to cooking for a commercial kitchen. The flavor of the curry was lacking, the oil in the stew was rank, the plantain was basically mush and the cabbage tasted old as well. There have been times I wasn't happy with the food but as a loyal customer I always gave them another shot to make it right. I think this time did it though, it's over for The Door and I. read more

The Door - Does this look appealing? Because it's looks is all it has going for it. Large curry goat. - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The Door has been one of the best Jamaican restaurants in Queens for decades. I haven't been here in years since I rarely come to this side anymore. I was in the area so I grabbed the chance. Curry goat is one of my fave foods and the Door's is on point. The food quality is still A1 unlike many Caribbean restaurants post pandemic. They use a good cut of goat so you don't have to pick through shards of bone or fat. They also use a nice grain of rice. A small was $16. I was so disappointed that carrot cake was not good. It was so dry and not sweet. Back in the day the cake was so moist it would almost fall apart and it had plenty of raisins and shredded carrot throughout. This cake was not that. I don't know if they have a new baker or what but they are not it. Prices are high. A gallon of sorrell is $60. But the food is really good so I will continue to patronize them read more

The Door - curry goat - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The Door restaurant is the go to place (in Queens) for good Jamaican food. This restaurant has such a variety on the menu whatever your feeling for you can get. They also make different juices to pair with your meal. You can get take out or dine in, where the hostesses and not rough but nice. When dining you get the Jamaican feel from the dining area. It's a must try! read more

Ordered ackee and salt-fish with no oil with fry dumpling and extra dumpling ... these individuals who work there had the audacity to give oil soaked dumpling to customers... straight in the garbage. I hate this restaurant... the hype is all bull crap. It's a hit or a total miss. read more

The Door - Oil soaked dumplings and oily food - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The take-out food from The Door is just as delicious as the food served in the restaurant. The chicken soup is flavorful and reminiscent of the soup your mother used to make. Please call ahead to place your orders to avoid long wait times and crowds. The take-out area is clean, but determining where the line starts and ends can be a bit confusing. read more

The Door - Large chicken soup - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The Door is on another level. This is the best Jamaican flavor I've ever had, hands down. I ordered the pasta, jerk chicken, and rice, and every bite felt like the real deal...bold, authentic, and cooked with real care. The seasoning, the depth of flavor... it honestly reset my expectations for what true Jamaican food should taste like. If you want food that hits your soul and not just your stomach, this is the spot. I'll definitely reorder. read more

Came here for dinner and had the rundown red snapper--it was delicious! I will definitely come back to try other dishes. Service is great. The place is good for big groups. read more

The Door - Run-down red snapper - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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Great food! One of the best Jamaican restaurants in QUEENS. A great variety of of dishes to eat.

I went there for my nephew's graduation dinner. We had a private area but the service was horrible. We waited so long just to get napkins and when my niece saw napkins m, she got them for us and was chastised by the waitress for taking them. Another family member asked for extra sauce twice and didn't receive it until the end of dinner. My daughter never received her drink refill. The food was good, bu t the service was horrible. On the other hand, we have ordered from them with no problem and the food was great. read more

I used to love the door food, I don't know if they have a new cook, the food has changed. I ordered the Rasta Pasta 4 times on 4 different occasions. The first time (May 7, 2025) it was delicious, I ordered through uber. The second time myself and my friends ate at the restaurant it was delicious at that time, so I came back again to the restaurant with friends The third time I ate at the restaurant the Rasta Pasta was TERRIBLE, I had to send it back (sauce was red and dry), the pasta was over cooked sticking together. The fourth time was June 10, 2025, I ordered through Uber, once again, pasta was over cooked, sauce was red not creamy, looked and tasted like spaghetti sauce, and was dry. I had to throw it out FYI: I ordered the Creamy Rasta Pasta all 4 times, I paid extra for the Rasta Pasta. I always enjoy most of the food at the door. PLEASE IMPROVE THE RASTA PASTA. I'M SURE I'M NOT THE ONLY CUSTOMER WITH THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINT. read more

Are you guys serious right now! I am standing in a line for over an hour to collect an order that I paid for. How initial that the line for customers with a balance moving faster than people who prefer paid.. have you gotten that greedy that CUSTOMER SERVICE doesn't matter read more

The Door - What The Hell! - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Oxtail with rice & beans with side of extra gravy. Jerk wings appetizer. Two comp corn bread muffins each. Rum punch, lemonade & 2 bottled waters $86.86. Everything was delicious. Enough for us to share with leftover wings. Staff were friendly and available not not in your face. Restaurant was classy looking and clean. I deducted 1 star stars because I like my food hot, but this was just warm barely. I deducted another star because my husband said the bathroom was nasty & unisex. read more

Needed catering on a tight timeline, and they were able to come through. It would have been nice if the online catering menu had photos, especially if you're not already familiar with their food. But, while ordering on the phone, the staff helped us to settle on a few of the venue's highlights. The Mac N' Cheese was a major hit among guests and the Jerk Chicken was all around just right in flavor, spiciness, and moisture. It was exactly what we needed to bring the comforts of soul food to the event. They are clearly a well known institution in the area, so I look forward to dining in person and getting that experience! read more

7/10. Salmon was great and flavorful but Rasta pasta seems as it was only lightly coated with the sauce. There was more honey jerk sauce from the salmon then the creamy Rasta pasta sauce. Not too bad overall. read more

The Door - Honey Jerk Salmon w/ Rasta pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Every time that I visited the door. The wait for seating maybe a minute. The service was good and the food was wonderful. Stew Chicken, Curry Goat oh and Their Rainbow Cake and Fruit ( black ) cake is excellent. Close to home cooked. read more

They really need to get their wait times in order. The manager/owner/operator doesn't seem to care about wait times. Stop taking orders if the staff can't handle the load. Waiting over 40 minutes for a take out order is unacceptable. read more

Last week Monday, I brought my cousins who are from Boston, to this restaurant. I have been here several times, working in the area, and knew this would be the best choice for dinner being that my cousins were leaving on a 20 hour flight to Bali. We were met at the entrance and sat down in the waiting area for about 10m and then sat a table in the corner, no problem. The problem started from there. We were seated around 8:30pm. Their flight wasn't leaving until 1am Tuesday, but for International flights we needed to be there by 10pm, so 90 minutes was more than enough time. We sat at the table for another 20 minutes and within that time received a bread basket and watched as the waiter assigned to us attended to other guests and then finally made it to our table. We gave our order and when the food was ready, another service person brought the food out and set it on a stand for distribution rather than bringing it to our table. The food sat for 5 minutes before tge actual server came back and then proceeded to set the food on the table. NONE OF THE FOOD WAS HOT!! I called the supervisor over to advise. I explained to him how we came to this restaurant and how time is passing and what could be done. He advised the food could be prepared properly in a 10-15 minute windows and we agreed. This is 9pm. By 915, 920, no food. I explained to the supervisor we had to get going because it started to rain. He asked for a few more minutes. The food was not brought to the table by 930. An hour from the time we were seated. No food, no offer of an appetizer nor beverage while we waited, not even another bread basket! So we made a decision to leave the table. We went to the Reception Area Noone was there to speak to. The Supervisor now comes We did what you asked. Yes, but not in the time period required. Who's gonna pay. That's what he asked next. My cousin took the conversation over. The food was packaged to go. That means the food would not be hot again. Back to the original issue. But the supervisor didnt recognize that. It was truly apparent because he gave a 10% discount only. Times have changed and with that so does service. The Door, as far as I am concerned is no longer a restaurant read more