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Jamaican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Vancouver

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Ammerose
88/100 (381 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
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Café
Caribbean
Jamaican
"If you want a Jamaican food experience, give this place a stop! Awesome place! Very authentic Jamaican patties and jerk chicken. The guy..."
Mike McGowan
"Ya man. Best tasting Jamaican food in a looong time!Reminds me of my grandma's..."
Maria
Calabash Bistro
86/100 (2887 ratings)
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Poutine
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Accepts American Express
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"My second time here and they have decent oxtail. Reservations are a must as it gets really busy. The staff are all kind and down to earth and the..."
Melissa Denise
"The food is great, Caribbean food mixed with a slight bit of Canadian. Definitely a different vibe! The location isn’t the best but if you’re..."
Sean Solomon
"A really nice night at Calabash. Pork belly appie so delicious. Fun, funky place. We dined but there is also live entertainment at this venue down..."
Dave J J
"Visited Calabash yesterday and had a mixed experience. The service was good, and it’s a nice space. The pork belly, coconut dumpling and meat pie..."
Gurv
"I have a vegan soup and oxtail tonights it's cooked right on spot really opens up my stomach for oxtail. The portion is huge and looking really..."
Ryan Chen
"The food was absolutely delicious. We were a group of seven and there was not a single complaint. The oxtail was perfect, the mango and goat cheese..."
Aïcha M.
"The food was sensational, staff were professionally friendly, and the music was cheerful. Perfect..."
Nima Dabiri
"Delicious Caribbean food in a lively atmosphere. We were seating downstairs for the first time back to dine in since restrictions were lifted. We..."
Alex Kwong
Jamaican Pizza Jerk
84/100 (157 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Caribbean
Jamaican
Dinner
Lunch
"I happened upon Jamaican Pizza Jerk myself one day while walking around on Commercial Drive. I was staying in the Kensington area temporarily and on..."
Erika Golem
"As a Jamaican who's just moved in Vancouver I was looking for a piece of home, and after sampling everywhere this was by far the best place. It's not..."
Savannah Sutherland
"One of my favorite places in vancouver!. I LOVE pizza Jerk!My partner and I have tried many things on the menu and have loved all of them...."
Eatyourbeet
"My man bounty be killin it. Irie bowls to tofu pizza. this man makes amazing food. one of the healthiest chefs in town. he really takes..."
John Smith
"Patties!. I know Pizza is in the name but when I sampled some.......... not for me. I guess I'm a purest. However I'm from Toronto and we have a..."
Vanessa McKay
"Yummy Roti. I wasn't sure where to get a good Roti in Vancouver. Now I know! I will certainly go..."
Morning Star Trickey
"Fantastic eats!. Sampled the Jerk Chicken, Brown Stewed Chicken, the Chicken Jamacian Patty, and the "Kapone" Irie Bowl. All of which were..."
Scott E
" Where Jamaican Pizza Jerk excelled above the others, was in the side salad, rice and beans. The salad had an awesome tangy dressing and great fresh..."
Lopan Eats
Lions Den Cafe
84/100 (1555 ratings)
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Caribbean
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Japanese
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Cheap Eats
"This place blew me away! I ordered take out from them as I've always wanted to try their food having heard good things from friends. Did not..."
MountPleasant Resident
"The Lion’s Den Cafe is a restaurant that has recently celebrated 18 years. They have some good menu items there, and it is a good place to..."
Evan Connolly
"It is a unique place in vancouver, I really like the "mama-papa" place, feel there are lots of stories behind the restaurants. Hope the owner gets..."
Helinpo
"What an awesome surprise as I was looking for a place to have lunch on an early Sunday afternoon. I ordered Ken's Special with shrimp. Great meal...."
Tango8 (bobbi L)
"This hidden gem is amazing, just UNREAL MAN. Have you ever had a spicy Jamaican beef patty?!?? They are absolutely delicious!!!They are..."
Vancity Food Guy
"Japaribbean! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We hit this place a lot for breakfast, cheap, great and the atmosphere is perfect to start the..."
Thadius Maximus
"Great spot. Had breakfast at the Lion's Den today. What a great spot! The owner, Ken, is great and the breakfast was delicious (especially the..."
Tulum
"Brilliant!. Ken is great fun and I highly recommend trying this restaurant. I had the curried lamb and was pleasantly surprised that it was..."
Jill
"I love this place, the food is great the service is friendly and warm and the over all feel of the cafe is chill and welcoming. You even get to hear..."
Sarah
"Warm and welcoming. Finally tried this place last weekend after passing by it many times - and I'm so glad we did! On a cold, grey, rainy winter day,..."
Vwxynot
"Best jerk ever!!!. The jerk teriyaki combo is the best in Vancouver! Simply amazing!!! Real quality teriyaki - not just soy sauce and sugar crap......"
JKON
"Relaxed, friendly atmoshphere. This place is great. The food is great for weekend breakfasts. The owner Ken is a great guy and the Lion's Den has a..."
Johnny5
"Funky Joint, Nice Owners. Definitely got a sweet East Van feel. Decent food but very very reasonable prices. It's got a lot personality and so do the..."
Connie
"Good Food, Good Vibes, Good Place. This is Caribbean place so come prepared with the right attitude. These are REAL people serving REAL food so don't..."
Mr. Ian
"Best Jerk Chicken. I love being able to walk into the Lion's Den and have Ken the owner and his wife Junko welcome us in as if we're sitting in their..."
Birch
"The people there are great regga and the best thing of all cheap. I say this is as good as the reef and maybe better (really if u are looking for a..."
Justin Tp
"The Lion’s Den Café is a fine example of a long-running restaurant that gets it right. They also serve Japanese-Caribbean fusion to boot. How did..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Check out the review of The Lion's Den Cafe in the blog post..."
Eatmunchlove
"On a beautiful and sunny Sunday, I got to join up with Jessica & Mark , Sherman , Kim , and Karl (who I was please to meet for the first time!) at..."
Egirlwonder
"The Lion's Den Cafe has been in business for 10 years, but I only heard of it recently from other food bloggers. A Caribbean cafe with a preserved..."
MePlusFood
"Lions Den Cafe is probably, at best, a 12-15 capacity eatery. However, as the sun came out the afternoon we congregated at Lions Den, Karl showed up..."
Jessica
"On first glance, it may seem like your regular neighborhood diner, but delving in deeper you soon realize its quirky and unique is its own special..."
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The Hide Lounge
79/100 (248 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Caribbean
Jamaican
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
The Reef Restaurant
77/100 (464 ratings)
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Caribbean
Jamaican
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The Reef Restaurant
75/100 (1250 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
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Curry
"My favourite place for brunch - nothing beats a couple of johnny cakes and a jerk salmon eggs..."
Rosemary Victoria
"Great food, friendly staff and awesome music. One of my favorite..."
Denise Patterson
"I love this restaurant and they were accommodating to my vegetarianism and my daughters veganism! Bravo great service & food!!..."
Terri-Lee Wyborn
"Great food, nice service. We liked the 'ting' drink, Dominican beef and the jerk..."
Kirsten Veitch
"My wife and I visited Vancouver BC last summer and went to the Reef and everything was "OVER THE TOP"! We can't wait to come back. THANK TO EVERYONE..."
Tom Preece
"I’ve probably passed this place dozens of times but never thought to actually try it. It has this kind of mesmerizing aura that just draws you..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"I’m a huge fan of Caribbean food and I really love knowing where to get the good stuff. Reef Restaurant Main Street The is one of the most solid..."
Erika Golem
"I remember the food being really good here so I took the bf for his first time. We came early, about 5pm on a Saturday night. Only a handful of..."
Nom.nom.nom.
"Back in my old stomping grounds stepped in for some brunch ordered the Sam Lords Breakfast with🤤bacon and a side of😋jerk chicken breast added..."
Fart's Pfotografy
"We did have to wait quite a while for food, but the server was nice about it and even took our drinks off the tab, which was nice. The food itself..."
YVR Foodie
"The reef has been a successful business for years. When you enter the decor is very cozy and laid back. They have a huge screen in the back to watch..."
Vancity Food Guy
"One of the few Jamaican restaurants in Vancouver, so we had to check it out. First off, the complimentary Johnny cakes are delicious, make sure to..."
Jelizatin Eats
"I do enjoy the ambiance (I almost feel like I'm actually on vacation), but not so much the service. The first time I visited The Reef, I had a great..."
Francesca Flores
"Just popped in to try! Try the award winning wings. POW it's so much yum in your mouth. It's the punch in your face you love to get! Cheers. Can't..."
Vancouverseaglass
"There aren't too many places that offer real Jamaican food in Vancouver, so the Reef is going to be your go-to place for that kind of cuisine. The..."
Michael Kwan
"Two words: Johnny Cakes!. I've liked everything I've eaten at The Reef, but I'm a sucker for their Johnny Cakes. The thick Yardie Yam fries are also..."
Sondra
"Love, love, love, love!!!! Great music, great vibe, great service, amazing food!!!!!! So happy to find this..."
Jody McKeand Kelly
"Goat Roti, yum. Popped in for a late bite (around kitchen closing time, so maybe 10:30ish?) with some friends a couple weeks back. I liked the..."
Pa Ool
"Very pleasant experience. Food was excellent, service was laid back and friendly, and our kids loved it too..."
The BerzerkeR
"Good service, okay food.. Came here with a group and made a reservation. The service was rather good, and our server was very good-humoured and..."
Saeryn Correll
"Quite good.. Good jerry cakes and plantain chips with dipping sauce. Nice atmosphere for a chill hang out with friends. Mediocre..."
Foodielover
"Great food, poor service. When you have your servers attention, use it! Ask for everything you'll require for the evening,....drink, appy, glass of..."
TooLoud
"Nice Jamaican Food. Had the Island Thyme Chicken and it was alright. I guess I should've got something with Jerk spices in it for the Jamaican..."
Andy Wong
"+ brunch - dinner. EVERY TIME I expect the food there to be amazing but as much as I love the concept and the environment, the food just doesn't cut..."
Mariana Hollmann
"Absolutely delicious and fresh every time I have visited. Nothing I ever ordered disappointed; i always leave with a sated stomach & a smile on my..."
ME
"Love this place. I'm so thankful that restaurants like this stick around. About the only place that i know of to get a delicious jerk roti, and a big..."
Fraserhood
"Loved it!. I like the service and the food. I ordered Chicken Roti. Loved it, and Plaintain Bananas for appetizer. Love the spicy mayo dip. I would..."
Deja Varias
"3 words: OFF THE..."
Conan
"Waaay better now. Seriously, the change in chefs has made a huge difference! the freshness of ingredients, the flavours, and the presentation has all..."
Nvfoodie
"Super yummy, but chef was a tad happy with the oil bottle. Hubby and I went to the Main street location to us up our Groupon voucher.For..."
DVoo
"Nothing else quite like you. I adore the concept of this restaurant and the kind of food they offer! However, the prices you pay SHOULD definitely be..."
Helen
"Slow service, good food.. I'm still cool with the reef. good food if you're not in a..."
Bofood
"Was a really cool little place with a really distinct decor. I started with the jalapeño spinach artichoke dip which was very filling, but could..."
Mitch
"Average. I used to go here, but the lunch menu is average and the service is mediocre. I love the raspberry mojitos..."
Sinja
"My visit to the other Reef location went pretty well , but this one really hit the spot. The deep fried dough was soft and fluffy, the plantain chips..."
Nosh And Nibble
"These are tiny little balls of joy! They're crunchy on the outside, and super moist and soft on the inside. Subtly sweet, and really enjoyable! It..."
Selina Lo
"The Reef was featured on You Gotta Eat Here, which is the Canadian equivalent to Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives, so I wanted to give it a try. It was a..."
Juky
"So I went back to The Reef to finally give the Mo-Ca Burger with Jerk Tofu a shot, and boy was it worth it. I was a little hesitant to try a tofu..."
Hungry Vegetarian
"Most of us ordered the Ginger Beer ($3.50)  based on Nature Girl's request and boy were we glad we listened to her!! The Reef makes their ginger..."
Eating With Kirby
"What does it take to be a hipster? Must one deviate from the mainstream, listen to 100.5 The Peak, invest in a new piece of eyeglass regardless of..."
Andy Gao
"...the ambiance and food are both really good. The quesadillas are to die for, and I want to have them..."
Janileu
"Okay, is it pronounced ka-rih-BEE-uhn or kuh-RIB-ee-uhn  I guess it doesn’t really matter as long as the food’s good.  If you’re looking for..."
Penny And Rusty
"Right after indulging at Sweet Revenge, it is now time to have dinner. Colleen has been here once before but it was only for drinks, while I've been..."
604 Munchies
"The Reef serves distinctive Carribean cuisine in a casual..."
A Piece Of Vancity
"It's been a while since I've been to The Reef - I think the last time was to the Commercial Drive location with the other M, and the time before that..."
Jessica
"Today we went for brunch at The Reef on Main. It is a carribean restaurant situated on Main St and Commercial Dr. Inside had a funky vibe that I..."
Deeeelish
"Had a nice lunch time here! Foods were great, but a bit salty for me when it came to the chicken jerky. However, the pork ribs we ordered was..."
Jun Jun
"We stumbled on this restaurant because we were hungry on our stroll. The restaurant was pretty nice, I liked the vibe. I ordered the jerk wings and..."
Doyin
"Cozy is the word that best describes this place. Even on the patio outside thr heaters keep iT really warm. Old style things always work..."
MANBIR RANDHAWA
"My vegan girlfriend and I were really happy to find a Reef location in Mt Pleasant on Main Street. We were used to the location on the Drive which..."
Joe Roback
"We got 2 Jamaican patties and a side of jerk wings!!. Savory and yummy. Thank goodness for water. Oh wee!! And thanks for doing contact..."
Vincent Lee
"Went here with friends for some jerked chicken with plantain chips and it was delicious. Also tried a cocktail similar to Moscow mule but with rum -..."
Jane Y
"A properly authentic experience. I saw Tiger Malt on the menu and ordered it. Totally tasted like the fizzy version of the malt extract, this thick..."
Gerard ODonnell
Riddim & Spice
75/100 (1562 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Thai
Caribbean
Jamaican
Thai
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Sit down
Thai
Caribbean
Jamaican
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Mid-range
"I feel like a jerk for getting the roti. I used to live in Florida, where there are lots of Jamaicans, so I've eaten at some good jerk chicken..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Hell yes. Real west indian food in van. cheap good..."
John Smith
"The vegetable roti is amazing! I've tried veg roti all across Canada and this one is the best so..."
Ava
"Yes please. Wonderful, authentic,..."
Foodbaby
"Their lunch specials are a steal. for less than $6 you get a plateful of thoughtfully prepared food. i've never been to jamaica but all the times..."
Anne Thrope
" Riddim n Spice is up next. This is a place that can only be described as a hole-in-the-wall. Lo Pan and Mao Yin love nothing more than a good..."
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