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samridhi joshi
Omg food delivers an unforgettable taste of the islands. You can tell every dish is made with care — rich in tradition, full of bold flavors.
A must-try for anyone craving real Caribbean soul food. Highly recommended,
… moreA must-try for anyone craving real Caribbean soul food. Highly recommended,
Des KF
I love Jamaican food and couldn’t wait to try this spot! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby! I walked into a dimly lit place and was greeted. Allison was my server/bartender, and she was nice! She sat me in the back area. I started with the Grotto Punch, which was like a sangria, and it was good but a little sweet, so I added some more Merlot. For my appetizer, I got the mussels, and it was delicious! I then had the stewed red snapper with rice and peas, and that was also very good! I lastly had the rasta pasta with shrimp. This dish took quite a while to come out. When it did, the pasta was good, but the shrimp was a bit salty. All in all, I had a pretty good experience!
… moreZaynab Muhammad
The Mac and cheese is to die for, the most creamiest and cheesiest macaroni you will ever taste, beautiful crispy crust.
Home made ginger beer feels like home, great balance of ginger and sweetness.
The red snapper was lovely. The food was great. Service excellent and atmosphere very chilled vibes. Defo recommend
… moreHome made ginger beer feels like home, great balance of ginger and sweetness.
The red snapper was lovely. The food was great. Service excellent and atmosphere very chilled vibes. Defo recommend
Jasmine Cox
The food was phenomenal!! Everything was fresh, made to order, and seasoned with love. The staff was kind and attentive and did what they could to ensure the experience was a good one. The sweet chili wings and mac&cheese changed my life off of the first bites. The restaurant itself is quite small, but there is an outdoor portion (heated in winters) with additional space. The food may also take some time because it is made to order, but it is SO so worth it. P.S. I had white rice with my jerk chicken entree and was given a side of oxtail gravy for it. That took the cake✨
… moreAmanda Wang
Food was good but i wish they had all day entrees instead of brunch until 5pm. Nice backyard seating with heat and sombrero.
I had the shrimp and grits. Good shrimp but too much grits for the ratio. Chicken and waffles was nicely waffled, meat nicely fried but was a bit dry.
Staffs were friendly and very organized. Qr code menu, hookah not on menu but $40 cash with $20 refill. Good service on that as well.
Bottomless $40 per person with flavors to choose from. The pitcher just kept refilling and coming back its worth it!
… moreI had the shrimp and grits. Good shrimp but too much grits for the ratio. Chicken and waffles was nicely waffled, meat nicely fried but was a bit dry.
Staffs were friendly and very organized. Qr code menu, hookah not on menu but $40 cash with $20 refill. Good service on that as well.
Bottomless $40 per person with flavors to choose from. The pitcher just kept refilling and coming back its worth it!
Esther
My sister is visiting from another state, so me and my friend wanted to take her out to enjoy her last few nights in NYC. This was the most horrible dining experience we have ever encountered. We made a reservation for 7 PM. We was not seated until 7:20. Once seated we was given water and a menu. Nobody attended to us at all. Around 7:50, I asked the waiter that was serving another table why we wasn’t attended to and he told us they were understaffed that day which we understood. He then took our orders. Our drinks came out about 10 mins later. The place we were seated at was a closed outdoor shack area that was heated but it was still pretty cold. We was also seated next to a table with a family of small children, which was really noisy. We waited another hour plus before our food came out. When our food came, we only got our entrees and not the appetizers that we ordered. I have never been to a place where appetizers would come after the entrees. We told the waiter to remove it off our bill since we never got it. The food was okay. Honestly I have had better for cheaper. The oxtails were a good portion and was tender and meaty. The jerk chicken was very small portioned but it was good. The curry goat on the other hand was an insult to me. They gave a few pieces with meat and majority of it was just bone. After such a horrible dining experience to finally get your food and not get any appetizers and your meal with majority bones. I was so mad. Then they automatically put a 20 % gratuity for groups of 2 or more. Granted they was understaffed but that service was horrible. The waiter did try his best navigating through many tables and training someone. Gratitude should be about the service you received but this service was horrible. If you’re planning to come, go at your own risk. I dined at many NYC establishments and this was by far the worse experience of my life. I was so upset because it was meant for my sister to enjoy. But who could enjoy such an experience.
… moreMilleFleur David
Excellent food.
Mac and Cheese is a MUST 10/10!
OXTAIL is a Must 9.8/10!
Jerk pork/chicken is also a must 9/10.
Slow service but worth the wait as I can tell everything is being done a la minute.
There was someone singing karaoke that made the space feel even more small with limited privacy/intimacy to enjoy meal; thus made an already long experience fairly annoying as they constantly hit me accidentally while singing.
Id recommend removing this karaoke activity, just dj is fine or nice music, drunk karaoke in an already small space cheapens whst could have been a upscale experience.
I would however be back not for the atmosphere, but for the great food Chefs made.
… moreMac and Cheese is a MUST 10/10!
OXTAIL is a Must 9.8/10!
Jerk pork/chicken is also a must 9/10.
Slow service but worth the wait as I can tell everything is being done a la minute.
There was someone singing karaoke that made the space feel even more small with limited privacy/intimacy to enjoy meal; thus made an already long experience fairly annoying as they constantly hit me accidentally while singing.
Id recommend removing this karaoke activity, just dj is fine or nice music, drunk karaoke in an already small space cheapens whst could have been a upscale experience.
I would however be back not for the atmosphere, but for the great food Chefs made.
Big A
Okay!! Hello everyone!! So on Mother’s Day!! I took and surprised my fiance by taking her to this nice Caribbean restuarant call The Grotto!! This spot is a nice spot to go to is not that big but good enough space and it’s in the back the bar is in the front with the Dj playing music!! So now as far as the food goes it was okay the jerk chicken was dry and the oxtail was okay too it was missing the beans and the brown sauce but it did had sauce it wasn’t the brown one!! So it was okay and the food could be better!! At least with a little more meat but we had a great time!!
… moreAVERY WHITE
First time checking out The Grotto after seeing several reels and great online reviews. Unfortunately it didn’t live up to all the hype. When we walked in the smell of disinfectant like Pine Sol was very high and a complete turnoff.
We ordered a few appetizers that they are know for like the oxtail roll which had little to know oxtail at all with duck sauce on the side. Very disappointing. The Mac and cheese was lukewarm with a glob of cheese on top. Another disappointment. The positive was the ackee and saltfish tostones which was decent but the ackee again was lukewarm. The grilled jerk wings were well cooked, great jerk sauce with a good grade of chicken but you can’t tell the chicken wasn’t marinated just seasoning on top. The ambiance in the backyard outdoor dining space was cozy for a summer evening.
We didn’t even bother with ordering dinner after such disappointing appetizers. The positives are: they crested a charming outdoor dining space, the staff was very friendly and attentive, the bathroom was very clean and well kept. We were really rooting for them to leave us with a great, wow dining experience but that didn’t happen, unfortunately.
Best of luck to them. Cheers
… moreWe ordered a few appetizers that they are know for like the oxtail roll which had little to know oxtail at all with duck sauce on the side. Very disappointing. The Mac and cheese was lukewarm with a glob of cheese on top. Another disappointment. The positive was the ackee and saltfish tostones which was decent but the ackee again was lukewarm. The grilled jerk wings were well cooked, great jerk sauce with a good grade of chicken but you can’t tell the chicken wasn’t marinated just seasoning on top. The ambiance in the backyard outdoor dining space was cozy for a summer evening.
We didn’t even bother with ordering dinner after such disappointing appetizers. The positives are: they crested a charming outdoor dining space, the staff was very friendly and attentive, the bathroom was very clean and well kept. We were really rooting for them to leave us with a great, wow dining experience but that didn’t happen, unfortunately.
Best of luck to them. Cheers
mark duke
Finally a Caribbean restaurant that gets it. The Grotto is the right mix of traditional heart and soul with modern Brooklyn sexiness and contemporary style. Now let me explain before your guys kill me in the comments. What I’m talking about is great Jamaican food done in a modern Brooklyn fashion, fusion and flare. Yes the 3F’s that make you get in line and wait for good food, that make you look for parking to go to this restaurant and most of all makes you feel ok for just to eat on Nostrand Ave. Does the Grotto have short comings – yes of course it does. But finally there is a restaurant you will find me in all the time. Come for the food, stay for the music and drinks. If you’re into back yard spaces folks love this aspect of the Grotto too. I’m good either way but I get it tho. I like the Grotto because It’s different in a good way but you still get the love in the food that you expect, want and deserve. Guys there is no need for a ton of photos – I took only two photos because a picture is worth a thousand words. Look at the plate simple yet perfect. Why? Because the rice portion – best rice I’ve ever had at a Jamaican restaurant point blank. Rice is the stepchild that nobody cares about. Not here. Grotto pays attention to the small stuff. Well cooked rice makes a meal memorable. The curry goat was well seasoned and fork tender. The cabbage is worthy to be eaten on its own. Next the jerk chicken was cooked with love and pimento and the right amount of heat. Plus that cabbage. Delicious all around. Last look at the plate garnish. That is a good looking plate- hands down. It’s not five stars obviously but I’ll take it for Nostrand Avenue. It’s the attention to detail for me that matters. Yes I’m on Nostrand Ave and damn it I deserve plate garnish too. Lol…… Guys this is the hidden gem right here.
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