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- MarthaFebruary 14, 2015excellent food, ambience and staff. a must visit place for everyone. get the corn, jerk wings, chicken, short ribs, oxtail. yummy!
- Crain's New York BusinessAugust 4, 2011Jerk is not the only way to go. There’s a vegan Bushman plate, steamed grouper, and oxtails layered with deep flavor from three days marinating in garlic, onion, scallion, ginger and carrot.-G. Greene Read more
- Rory ParnessApril 15, 2015Melvin's Juice Box is actually open for lunch. The well spiced jerk chicken platter is a 1/2 chicken so plenty to share
- Sandy JMay 15, 2014Authentic atmosphere and music but fake Caribbean food. I live the radio station and will try Ms Lily's Cafe but I've stricken Ms Lily's off my dining list permanently.
- StylesightSeptember 4, 2012This Jamaican diner promises great tunes courtesy of Radio Lily nextdoor, while you sip sangria and eat jerk chicken, pork ribs or steamed fish by discoball light.
- J BSeptember 15, 2019Really good food and vibes. Massive portions. Cocktails are a little average but the atmosphere makes up for it. It’s get crowded!
- Kelsey✨February 21, 2018Low-key spot to grab dinner on a Monday. Order the curried shrimp and swap the rice for plantains!
- Maybelline New YorkSeptember 5, 2012An urban island retreat for the fashion set, this Jamaica-inspired hotspot serves up delicious jerk chicken. Bonus: most gorgeous waitstaff you’ve ever laid eyes on.
- JAMESON PINESeptember 5, 2013Jerk chicken is the bomb. Jah-geritas are spicy and delicious. And they play caribbean/jamaican inspired jams for music. Check it out!
- KatFebruary 17, 2017Great vibes and music. Grilled prawn "buss up shut" was delicious, as were arugula salad and sweet plantains.
- Manny BadiaMarch 11, 2016The spicy food the big portions and the great music. Love the Caribbean atmosphere. Not enough in Manhattan
- Sarah LambertAugust 19, 2012It is always too hot in here and they seat groups of 8 at a table that really is for 5. Chicken is good and the spicy bloody Mary-esque drink but go in winter with a small group
- Lobster tacos & coconut cake are to die for. Jamaican corn also pretty amazing (rolled in coconut!). Be warned--no hard liquor, but plenty of good beer and wine cocktails.
- Diana BrodyAugust 21, 2016Fantastic boozy brunch. The passion fruit Bellini was fabulous, and I say this as a Bloody Mary fan.
- KatFebruary 5, 2019still dreaming about the banana pudding and mac and cheese pie! get a reservation this place is always busy
- Seline JungApril 22, 2015A truly diverse restaurant crowd in Manhattan is much appreciated!! Delicious Jamaican food in a fun environment.
- Chris BierMarch 20, 2013Corn is amazingly different- tastebud adventure. Grilled ribs are fantastic. Wash the jerk chicken down with a red stripe, mon...
- CREATETHE GROUPNovember 27, 2011Lunch or dinner, it's one of my new favorite places in the hood. Feels like you've escaped to Jamaica even if it's raining out. The girls who work here are Caribbean goddesses. -Diana
- Marianaa WorrallAugust 17, 2019We had the jerk chicken, jerk corn, and rice and peas. Great please and food was delicious.
- Hungry and in need of some delicious flavor? Get the curry chicken roti. It is sure to satisfy on both fronts.
- jessica m. hintermeisterApril 4, 2013CARIBBEAN COCO: Coconut with 2-choices of fruits: strawberry, blueberry, pineapple or banana - Melvin brought this over from LifeThyme - so good.
- Try the Ting A Ling beer cocktail, grapefruit juice and Red Stripe over ice. Yummm!
- Miguel LopezSeptember 10, 2016Amazing jerky. The roti seemed like an enormous burrito rather than an actual roti, but still delicious.
- Melvin makes some great juices but $7 can be steep for a juice. Definitely get the Jerk Chicken Roti!
- Juan Manuel BerrosJanuary 11, 2018Crispy calamari and jerk chicken were fantastic. Drinks weren't remarkable.Great experience overall, would come again.
- Ina LiDecember 1, 2015Fresh squeezed juice on the sweet side. Good service and ambience in the venue
- Elevine BergeJanuary 16, 2015Love to come around right before closing time when it's not busy; custom fried fish roti and the reggae 💛
- Maria MarquesMay 17, 2013Jamaican concept bar-restaurant-store. (the spicy chicken is really spicy) fresh fruit juice in the morning (Usain Bolt - very energizing)
- Gabriela GrossmannMay 11, 2015Jerk grilled corn, jerk chicken, slow roasted pimento short rib, mac and cheese, callaloo
- Maya Jimenez 😬September 2, 2016Amazing brunch and great cocktails. Service was super friendly, which is always a plus.
- Bobby SimpsonMarch 3, 2018The jerk chicken is perfect. The roti was delicious and the caesar is one of the best I've ever had.
- Sean KellyOctober 2, 2011The vibe here totally rocks. It just puts smiles on faces. Ignore comments about the food or price of this or that. It's well crafted clever and hearty. I'll be back!
- Elie BleierAugust 2, 2014Be sure to stir the Catch a Fire before drinking or else the fire will burn you by the end of the juice!
- Great, great food. The coconut shrimp are delicious. The drinks are refreshing. Great atmosphere!
- Justin W.August 3, 2012Try the Jerk Chicken Salad - Just the right amount of spice on the chicken over fresh greens. Add the watermelon juice for full summer mode ;-)
- NadiaFebruary 9, 2013Screw the jerk chicken N00BS have some curried goat or oxtail with some sorrel and rice and peas for a real authentic experience!!
- Emilie FuttermanJanuary 13, 2015You literally can't go wrong. Everything is delicious. Go on your birthday and request a birthday song.
- BollareMarch 30, 2012Cozy Caribbean style diner, blaring a funky mix of ska, and reggae, and serving up Jamaician Jerk-seasoned staples. Try the corn! —Tanya
- The jerk chicken sandwich is awesome -- has cucumbers and carrots like a spicy jerk banh mi. And it comes with a salad.
- Flo FloJuly 30, 2013The food is the best Caribbean I've ever had! The corn is delicious and I had the jerk chicken salad...yummy!
- Elyse EstradaJuly 18, 2012Jerk chicken FTW. Everyone who works here is drop dead gorgeous. A feast for all your senses.
- It's pretty easy to have the jerk chicken roti everyday. Catch a Fire and the Jamaican Green are my favorite juices!
- Physique 57March 23, 2012In a hurry but want to get your juice at Melvin's Juice Box? Call ahead and they'll prepare your order. Our favorite of the moment: The Rise-Up.
- Lauren DocktorJanuary 16, 2018get the coconut rum cake 😍 and the bake booth...and the shrimp curry 🍛
- Shredded beef patties? Divine. Jerk chicken sandwich? Best sandwich of my life. Coming from a West Indian family, I can already say this spot is one of my favorites.