Such a great spot to grab some food and enjoy at the beach or park. My husband has been raving about this place for years and we finally made the trip together. Anytime I order Jamaican food I go for a classic "oxtail" one of my favorite dishes and vineyard Caribbean did not disappoint. The food was so soulful and I loved every bite. The owner was so nice and accommodating to her customers as I date and enjoyed my food. We also got a beef patty while we waited and that was also delicious. I love that they had authentic Jamaican drinks and desserts on the menu as well. Will def be back. read more

Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine - Oxtail served with sweet plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Small location with no sitting options. Food is all takeaway but that's fine as long as you can find somewhere close to enough to enjoy the food without it getting cold. The jerk chicken had a little bbq taste to it and the rice & peas had a hint of coconut in it, which i had never had before. Overall, food was good and I'd recommend but wish there was sitting options or even beers available. The lady at the register was very nice tho and gave some back story on the history of the restaurant. Will be back and recommend to others. read more

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The line here is long but worth it!! Best Jamaican beef patty I've had in a while. Really delicious with a great spice kick! Seating is two picnic tables by the side. And the employees there were just the kindest. You can tell they are loved by locals and visitors alike. read more

Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine is an authentic Jamaican restaurant that opened in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts in July 2017. It was founded by chefs Newton Waite and Anthony Foster. Waite was born and raised in Jamaica and has 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He worked at multiple resorts including the Chippewa Hotel, the Ritz Carlton and Boca Club and Resorts in Florida. Foster is originally from New Haven (CT) and is a classically trained chef. He worked in the hospitality industry all over the country before settling on Martha's Vineyard in 1990. Waite found himself on the island for work in 2006 and moved there full-time in 2012. After being introduced by mutual friends, Waite and Foster decided to open their own restaurant which focused on authentic Jamaican food. As of 2023, Waite is the sole owner. My family and I visited Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine this past summer while we were spending the day on Martha's Vineyard. Before heading back to the mainland, we decided to grab some dinner to bring back on the ferry with us. When we walked past Vineyard Caribbean, we noticed a small crowd and thought that Jamaican cuisine sounded great. We noticed that many people waiting in line were of Caribbean descent: a great sign! The establishment is takeout only. Their chalkboard menu is updated daily and if they run out of a menu item then that's it for the day. We decided to order two "Jamaican Patties" (one beef and one chicken) and a platter that consisted of "Oxtail", "Fried Plantains", "Tropical Salad", and "Festivals" (traditional Jamaican sweet fried dough). The staff who took our order were so friendly and helpful. We had quite the delicious dinner on the ferry back to Cape Cod! We would definitely stop here again the next time we're in Oak Bluffs! read more

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To say that this is delicious doesn't even touch it. Absolutely delicious. Fresh bursting curry, tender goat, right on with the rice and peas. Friendly service in a fast to access place. A+. Come here, you'll be glad you did. Unless you like bland food...then skip it. Because this is filled with spicy and delish flavors. read more

Let me tell you all how disappointed I am....that this place is so freakin far away from my home! Can I get a plate shipped? I will meet half way if they deliver? Heck, I may take a flight! Okay, let me stop now. I just want to get it throigh to you all on just how darn AMAZING this food is to me! I didn't even have Jamaican food this good in JAMAICA! First of all, they were super friendly and answered all of my questions. If you eat Jamaican food on a regular, you already know that if the person taking your order doesn't have an attitude, it may not be the best. Lol. This place is far from being rude and they had the absolute best service that I've ever experienced at a Jamaican spot! On top of that, she asked ME if I wanted extra gravy on my food. I swear I had an out of body experience right then and there. Like, am I dreaming right now???? Let me stop rambling and get on to what has me feeling this way. I ordered the jerk pork and opted for rice & peas and pasta salad. I had never heard of a jamaican pasta salad before but she explained that it had coconut milk in it and some other items. Boy, oh, boy! I could hate ate a bowl of that alone! It was delicious! But that jerk pork tho! That first bit had me wanted to dive into a jerk pork pool and just drift away into a nice itis nap! It was juicy with just the right amount of heat! I also opted to try a beef pattie and beef & cheese pattie w/coco bread. Best patties I've ever had! Flaky and warm and tasted like someone's Auntie put a lot of elbow into making them. All of the food tasted like I was at someone's Jamaican Auntie's cookout! Look, if you're ever in Martha's Vineyard's Oak Bluffs area, please stop by and give this place a try! You wont be disappointed! read more

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When we first arrived here, I blew this spot off by saying I want something I can't get in NY. After two days of totally under seasoned meals, we were craving the flavor. I was practically depressed by the idea of having another bland meal, so we went here for breakfast and ordered dinner and happily ate all of it. Finally, our tastes buds were resuscitated. My daughter ate her jerk chicken mini so fast, I didn't get a chance to take a picture. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned she said she could cry. My fried red snapper was outstanding. The rice and peas had a slight coconut taste while the cabbage and carrots were sautéed and seasoned perfectly. This spot is the Gem of the island. We may be eating here for the rest of our stay. read more

Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine - Fried Escovitch Red Snapper - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Ummm.. idk about this place. Folks are really nice and I was excited.. but flavor is no where to be tasted. Sadly nothing had flavor.... The rice or oxtails.. it was all bland. Missing spice.. the oxtail did fall off the bone which is good but it was missing spice. I asked for a small and she charged me for a medium.. and then realized and proceeded to give me a medium size which is fine I guess. I wish I had gotten the small tho.. Suggestions.. they should ask if you want it non spicy, mild or hot hot.. because Jamaican food without spice.. is just white people stew.. Beef Pattie's were really good tho. read more

So happy they have a Caribbean spot on MV! It was much needed, I tried this restaurant back in 2019, and returned in 2023, and it was still delicious! Had the jerk chicken, rice, and plantains. They give large portions, and they are always kind and friendly!! read more

Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine - Front window - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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what a treasure this place is. The food is outstanding and the portions are extremely generous. I tried the goat curry, the jerk pork and their Jamaican Patties which were all delicious And the lady who takes your order is so so nice read more

I've tried Jamaican foods many times including in montegobay This small take out place offers super flavorful , and tasty foods. My husband had a pork jerk, and goat curry (different day) , he said both dishes were great and spicy , he loved them. I tried my favorite ackee and codfish, and vegetable patty. akee and codfish was tad salty for me but it was awesome! it came with rice and beans, steam vegetables with hint of coconut flavor and plantains. patty was bit too sweet for my liking, and filling was bit too small as well. The counter lady was super friendly 10/10! if you haven't tried Jamaican food, this is it. read more

Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine - patty - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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I forgot to take pictures, not on my game. But not a bad first stop arriving in town. We arrived just in time to grab some last available food. We left with oxtails, cabbage, peas and rice, jerk/bbq/fried chicken, jerk pork, calaloo and coco bread. Provided a nice quick dinner. Was tasty. We were disappointed there weren't any plantains, beef patties. Polite service, pleasant atmosphere and conviently located. Would recommend checking this spot out. read more

Small restaurant with lots of take out customers while we were there (eating in). If you like Jamaican food this was a "wow"! We had the jerk pork and jerk chicken--with steamed cabbage (with other veggies) as well as rice & beans. Next time we are hoping for the goat if it's available!! read more

I haven't had REAL Jamaican food in a while. Great food and pleasant staff. I forgot to post this in 2021 but my opinion has not changed. You can also sit on the bench next to the shop and people watch while you eat. When I come back this place will be my first stop on the island. read more

Run, don't walk, to the marina and try the curry goat, cabbage, rice and peas, and plantain from Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine. I first noticed the takeout restaurant a couple of days ago while running errands near Circuit Ave. I decided to give this place a try and was left satisfied with my meal. Having lived the majority of my childhood in Hartford County, CT, I am distinctly familiar with Caribbean food- and Jamaican food in particular. While this is not my absolute favorite Jamaican restaurant, it is certainly a pleasant addition to Oak Bluffs and reasonably priced. read more

Delectable curry and jerk chicken. Excellent sides - classic Caribbean rice and beans, tasty tropical salad, plantains. Some of the best food in Falmouth. (Meant this for the new Falmouth store not Vineyard.) read more

I only stopped by for the rum cake and it was yummy! Nice and moist. My besties also liked it. I did not taste as much rum as I could have, but it was all good. On my next trip, I hope to try the escovitch fish. read more

This Small establishment packs a big punch! The staff is welcoming and the food is delicious. Do yourself a favor and stop by. I think we just made magic! read more

Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine - Jerk Pork on Coco Bread! It So F@cking Delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

The jerk pork was good. If they had a menu item for only jerk pork that'd be great. The order came with a lot of rice, plain rains and pasta salad. read more

The food was amazing here. Clearly the best food we had while in MV. The Jerk chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice and peas were great. Would definitely recommend. read more

The Jamaican food at Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine is the best food in cape cod by far the jerk chicken was amazing and the curry goat is off the chart. read more

Authentic. Take-out (only). Delicious menu options (varies by day). Large portions. Great value. Items may run out later in day. read more

Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine - Jerk Pork (side oder with some extra sauce). Tender, little spicy! - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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The service was great. The food was bland . Don't waste your money at this spot. You order from a window. If you want great Caribbean food head to Chef Deon. read more

the food wasn't as tasty as we had hoped but the meals were in good portions. Service was very quick and good.

There's a reason why this place has only good reviews. First of all, the line is always long which is a very good sign. Second of all the food is incredible. You can tell that it's cooked with love, and everyone who works there is actually Caribbean so it is very authentic. I highly recommend this place. They also have many options to meet all dietary needs! And of course I love it even more because it's Black owned! read more

My family used to have a home in Jamaica so I am familiar with Jamaican cuisine. And boy did this place take me back there. I love this spot and highly recommend it. read more

Always great food and service. Classic diner style and fast and friendly. Highly recommend.

I was initially a little shocked by the price but quickly realized that everything on Martha's Vineyard is a little pricy. The food itself was quite delicious. The Jerk Chicken was juicy, tender, and just the right amount of spicy. It came with a side of veggies that were seasoned well and plantains. read more

Loooove this place!!!!!!!!!!!!! Food is so darn good and the folks that work there are the best.

I love jerk chicken, and when I see a restaurant that sells it, I gravitate towards it. I think the jerk chicken here is among the best I've tried. Full of flavor, mild spiciness, juicy chicken - wonderful! I got the medium jerk chicken dinner which came with rice and peas, veggies (which were cabbage, carrots, peas and corn), and plantains. The medium was enough to split between two people comfortably. I also got the spinach patty which was interesting and reminiscent of a spanakopita, but I'll stick with a beef patty next time. I was so pleased with the jerk chicken that I actually came back later that day to buy a whole jerk chicken to bring home. It was not meant to be though because they sold out by the evening! In the end, I got the BBQ jerk chicken which was surprisingly delicious and I highly recommend it! Overall, I would love to come back! This was my first trip to the vineyard and that felt like enough, but I may end up coming back just for this chicken! I wish this restaurant were located not on the island so I could visit regularly! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! I've gone here twice and have had an amazing experience with both the food and the hospitality. There staff is both friendly and fun. Will continue to come back here on my visits! read more

Delicious! Great vegetarian options and really nice people. Takeout window works perfectly for COVID times.

After 4 days of eating seafood and bland American tavern food, I looked for something with some flavor on the island. This place hit the SPOT. We ordered 1/4 Jerk chicken platter with a side of Mac and cheese and a beef patty. My husband doesn't usually like Mac and cheese but he loved it. It actually has flavor. Everything was so delicious. We mixed everything up and devoured it like we hadn't eaten in days. We talked about it almost every hour, so happy this place brought our taste buds back to life. It was the best (and only) amazing food we had all vacation. Do yourself a favor and get takeout, bring it to a park or the beach and then take a food nap. read more

I only tried the beef patties and they were fantastic. I've had many in my life, including in Jamaica, and these can go toe-to-toe with the best of them. read more

This place is easy to miss, but so delicious! The staff was extremely friendly and they give you large servings. The jerk chicken and curry goat were so flavorful and the rice and beans were fluffy and perfect! Will definitely be back! read more

This was some of the best Jamaican food that I have ever had. The cole slaw, the plantains, jerk and fried chicken; everything was amazing. Highly recommend this wonderful spot. read more

On my list of top 3 eateries on the Vineyard is this new addition. I over love Caribbean food and for the first time, I can enjoy authentic Caribbean food while on Martha's Vineyard. I visited this Vineyard Haven 2 consecutive days. Day 1. Jerk pork w/ rice & peas, veggies. Day 2. Oxtails w/ rice & peas, veggies Both dishes perfect. Tender jerk pork. Flavorful oxtails with big juicy butter beans. Mmmmmmm good. 4 stars are because I could heard about the places but could not find any info online. I had to ask too many people where to find the place. I mentioned this to the man I assume is the owner and he shrugged it off as if the problem was mine. Oddly, the MV groups had this same question posted more than once. He was friendly enough though. Barely. The woman I encountered day 2 was great. Super friendly and familial. I'll be back. read more

I visited MV for the first time and was delighted to stumble upon this Black owned Caribbean restaurant. The owner was genuinely nice, extremely welcoming and the food was delicious. He let my friends and I sample the food before we purchased it which is always a good sign. I sampled the ackee and saltfish which was packed with flavor. I decided to go with the red snapper, rice and peas, and steamed cabbage. The red snapper was out of this world! It tasted fresh and was well seasoned. It was one of the tastiest and meatiest pieces of snapper I've ever had. If I could give this spot another star, I would! I plan to return here in the summer! I highly recommend this gem on the Vineyard. read more

Food is great! Loved the oxtail! The line was a bit long but worth the wait! Patties!!!!

Awesome Caribbean food served close to the docking area. Nice service and inexpensive. You can take to go while waiting for the ferry. Highly recommend. read more