Went for a birthday celebration. I ordered the stew peas(vegetarian), my co-diners ordered fish, oxtail and chicken and everyone was satisfied. Bill for 6 came up to 450$. Portions can be a bit on the small side if you're a big eater. Drinks from the bar were good. Overall 4 star solid place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Braised Oxtail Rice and Beans with Collard Greens
Crystal Jayv
This place hits the spot y’all. If you are looking for a good carribean cuision worth your money this is the ONE!! Food was amazing okayy I just got back from a trip from Jamaica and this food took me right back there. Also the staff is very polite and accommodating but going back to the drinks they are amazing and good for the price, this place does it for me definitely must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Z
The food was tastyThe drinks were strong order the rum punch ( thank me later)Friendly staffI'd definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escovitch Snapper, Lobster Mac
ju jo
There was no wait when I went. The waitress was good. The food was delicious. The music was on point. No complaints.
NegrilBK has become a favorite of mine and I enjoy bringing friends who are visiting to the restaurant for the fun experience that is the restaurant. I took two friends for their first experience and they were practically licking the plate clean. The drinks (frozen rum punch!) are always well made and very strong. The mac and cheese is some of the best in Brooklyn! You really cant go wrong with many of the food choices. There is often a DJ but the music is never overbearing that you cant enjoy conversation. The staff are always friendly and remember your face. 10/10Parking: Busy 5th avenue in Brooklyn. Side streets have some parking available based on time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Island Steamed Mussels, Wings, Jerk Chicken
Pamela “Mela” TelloCruz
Amazingly delightful!!! Jamaican Caribbean cuisine … mmmm Every single bite was scrumptious. We all ordered something different & all of it was nothing less than deliciousness. Including the drinks were perfection. This is a definite place to return. Make sure you make reservations, you will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deidre West
I ordered a Rum Punch and it was very strong. I took a few sips and it remained almost full on the table. Though my server brought my food, checked on me and I ordered a soda, she didn't ask about the drink until I was done eating and paying for my meal. Even then, she simply asked if I wanted it in a cup to go. I mentioned that it was too strong and she simply asked if I wanted her to add more juice to it. I declined, paid the bill (including a full tip), and left.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Denise Jackson
I usually don’t leave reviews unless I feel it’s really necessary. On March 3, 2024 this was my 2nd time eating at this restaurant and after my experience I said this will be my last. I arrived and checked in with the hostess at approximately 5:20pm and proceeded to wait for a table for two. The restaurant was crowded and the hostess informed me the wait will take up 45 min to an hour. I was willing to wait since we were already in Brooklyn and told my husband who was parking the wait time. After I checked in with the hostess, I received a message on my phone stating I would receive a text once the table was ready. After about 45 minutes waiting outside my husband goes in the restaurant to ask the hostess how much longer until we are seated. By that time the restaurant was even more crowded so he comes back out to get me and we go back into the restaurant together. I figure the hostess would recognize me from earlier when she took my information but then she looks at us both and informs us there are no more tables available inside for the rest of the night. By that time I was done and ready to leave because I was confused as why that took over 45 minutes to let us know that. My husband then ask the host if there were tables available outside since we had been waiting already for a long time. The host then seats us at one of the tables outside. For the record , I have yet to eat inside this restaurant. The first time I came we could not get a table inside either. Fortunately, it was not too cold out and at this point I decided to make the most of it. If only the foolishness ended there. My husband and I both placed our order with the waiter who in-spite of everything was nice and did his best to make sure we were good. We were served our drinks which were good. Then we waited for about 30 minutes and the waiter comes out to inform us our food will be right out. Then maybe 15 minutes later the waiter comes back to inform us the entree my husband order, the snapper (with creole jumbo shrimp) was no longer available and therefore he needed to order something else. My husband then orders brown stew chicken with the jumbo shrimp. The waiter says the charge may be less for the entree since they did not have the snapper. We thought all was good until about another 15 minutes later the waiter comes back out and informs us they are out of brown stew chicken. At this point, the waiter tells us what the kitchen does have available and my husband modifies his order again. We waited again another 15-20 minutes( I lost track of time at this point) and then finally after almost an hour waiting for the food we are served. The food, in my opinion, was just okay. I already lowered my expectations after the confusion with the table and the kitchen being out of items on the menu. My advice If you want some great Caribbean cuisine and service go to Jasmine’s or S’Aimer which are black owned by a husband and wife and both located in restaurant row on West 46th street in the city. The service and cuisine are amazing and you won’t be disappointed.Sorry Negril BK…do better!
kii aniiya
Negril BK was so good from the service down to the atmosphere… I had the mussels for my app and the creole style salmon and. Oh we’re so flavorful… I tried 4 of the rum drink they had and all were so
They Mistook Spice for flavorStepping into Negril BK on 256 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, promised a spicy adventure for my friend's birthday celebration, But what i got was a flavorless ride.The cooks seemed to have mistaken spice for flavor, leaving my taste buds confused by the cost. The lamb meatballs, priced at a hefty $18.00 for four, were more of a punishment than a treat – The spicy sauces didn't complement the flavor of the lamb, and it was so mismatched, I couldn't even finish them. And the portion sizes? Well, let's just say thank goodness they were small in this case because I hate wasting food.the Rasta pasta drowned in a sauce that screamed "pepper" and nothing more.No desert for me thanks. $35 to cut a cake I brought? I could have cut the cake for free!The service was in slow-motion all night. Our server didn't seemed interested in our dining experience, leaving us stranded between ordering and receiving our food.And for a spot filled with black, Spanish, African And Afro-Caribbean people; there was no tunes playing.In the end, Negril BK left me craving more – not for the food, mind you, but for an experience that didn't leave me feeling like we'd been caught in a spice tornado. So, if you're up for a fiery challenge and a lesson in patience, by all means, give it a shot. But if you value your taste buds and your time, you might want to steer clear.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ginger Queen
The food is delicious, and the seating is comfortable, creating a great ambiance for a date. However, the music is too loud, possibly due to the bar turning into a club scene at night. This makes it less ideal for catching up with friends. Overall, though, it was a great experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Imelda Suriato
The mussel appetizer has the most divine broth!! O. M. G! We ordered extra bread just to sop it all up! And the roasted cauliflower is deliciously charred with refreshing kale salad to balance off the plate. If you are not a meat eater, you have great options here. Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Island Steamed Mussels
Colin Glover Poindexter
Living off of its reputation. Going to place used to remind me of going home to Grenada. Now, it’s been commercialized and they’re cheaping out on ingredients. Boney goat, only like 2 oxtails in an order.
Food: 2
Lynnette Caldwell (awinnforlife)
A few friends & I got together for a Friends Night! Good was delish! I had oxtails, white rice & cabbage ! Everyone enjoyed their food! Good vibes, good music & good food!
Great food and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for a birthday celebration. I ordered the stew peas(vegetarian), my co-diners ordered fish, oxtail and chicken and everyone was satisfied. Bill for 6 came up to 450$. Portions can be a bit on the small side if you're a big eater. Drinks from the bar were good. Overall 4 star solid place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Braised Oxtail Rice and Beans with Collard Greens
This place hits the spot y’all. If you are looking for a good carribean cuision worth your money this is the ONE!! Food was amazing okayy I just got back from a trip from Jamaica and this food took me right back there. Also the staff is very polite and accommodating but going back to the drinks they are amazing and good for the price, this place does it for me definitely must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was tastyThe drinks were strong order the rum punch ( thank me later)Friendly staffI'd definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escovitch Snapper, Lobster Mac
There was no wait when I went. The waitress was good. The food was delicious. The music was on point. No complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coco Curry Shrimp, Jerk Chicken
NegrilBK has become a favorite of mine and I enjoy bringing friends who are visiting to the restaurant for the fun experience that is the restaurant. I took two friends for their first experience and they were practically licking the plate clean. The drinks (frozen rum punch!) are always well made and very strong. The mac and cheese is some of the best in Brooklyn! You really cant go wrong with many of the food choices. There is often a DJ but the music is never overbearing that you cant enjoy conversation. The staff are always friendly and remember your face. 10/10Parking: Busy 5th avenue in Brooklyn. Side streets have some parking available based on time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Island Steamed Mussels, Wings, Jerk Chicken
Amazingly delightful!!! Jamaican Caribbean cuisine … mmmm Every single bite was scrumptious. We all ordered something different & all of it was nothing less than deliciousness. Including the drinks were perfection. This is a definite place to return. Make sure you make reservations, you will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered a Rum Punch and it was very strong. I took a few sips and it remained almost full on the table. Though my server brought my food, checked on me and I ordered a soda, she didn't ask about the drink until I was done eating and paying for my meal. Even then, she simply asked if I wanted it in a cup to go. I mentioned that it was too strong and she simply asked if I wanted her to add more juice to it. I declined, paid the bill (including a full tip), and left.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I usually don’t leave reviews unless I feel it’s really necessary. On March 3, 2024 this was my 2nd time eating at this restaurant and after my experience I said this will be my last. I arrived and checked in with the hostess at approximately 5:20pm and proceeded to wait for a table for two. The restaurant was crowded and the hostess informed me the wait will take up 45 min to an hour. I was willing to wait since we were already in Brooklyn and told my husband who was parking the wait time. After I checked in with the hostess, I received a message on my phone stating I would receive a text once the table was ready. After about 45 minutes waiting outside my husband goes in the restaurant to ask the hostess how much longer until we are seated. By that time the restaurant was even more crowded so he comes back out to get me and we go back into the restaurant together. I figure the hostess would recognize me from earlier when she took my information but then she looks at us both and informs us there are no more tables available inside for the rest of the night. By that time I was done and ready to leave because I was confused as why that took over 45 minutes to let us know that. My husband then ask the host if there were tables available outside since we had been waiting already for a long time. The host then seats us at one of the tables outside. For the record , I have yet to eat inside this restaurant. The first time I came we could not get a table inside either. Fortunately, it was not too cold out and at this point I decided to make the most of it. If only the foolishness ended there. My husband and I both placed our order with the waiter who in-spite of everything was nice and did his best to make sure we were good. We were served our drinks which were good. Then we waited for about 30 minutes and the waiter comes out to inform us our food will be right out. Then maybe 15 minutes later the waiter comes back to inform us the entree my husband order, the snapper (with creole jumbo shrimp) was no longer available and therefore he needed to order something else. My husband then orders brown stew chicken with the jumbo shrimp. The waiter says the charge may be less for the entree since they did not have the snapper. We thought all was good until about another 15 minutes later the waiter comes back out and informs us they are out of brown stew chicken. At this point, the waiter tells us what the kitchen does have available and my husband modifies his order again. We waited again another 15-20 minutes( I lost track of time at this point) and then finally after almost an hour waiting for the food we are served. The food, in my opinion, was just okay. I already lowered my expectations after the confusion with the table and the kitchen being out of items on the menu. My advice If you want some great Caribbean cuisine and service go to Jasmine’s or S’Aimer which are black owned by a husband and wife and both located in restaurant row on West 46th street in the city. The service and cuisine are amazing and you won’t be disappointed.Sorry Negril BK…do better!
Negril BK was so good from the service down to the atmosphere… I had the mussels for my app and the creole style salmon and. Oh we’re so flavorful… I tried 4 of the rum drink they had and all were so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Island Steamed Mussels
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They Mistook Spice for flavorStepping into Negril BK on 256 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, promised a spicy adventure for my friend's birthday celebration, But what i got was a flavorless ride.The cooks seemed to have mistaken spice for flavor, leaving my taste buds confused by the cost. The lamb meatballs, priced at a hefty $18.00 for four, were more of a punishment than a treat – The spicy sauces didn't complement the flavor of the lamb, and it was so mismatched, I couldn't even finish them. And the portion sizes? Well, let's just say thank goodness they were small in this case because I hate wasting food.the Rasta pasta drowned in a sauce that screamed "pepper" and nothing more.No desert for me thanks. $35 to cut a cake I brought? I could have cut the cake for free!The service was in slow-motion all night. Our server didn't seemed interested in our dining experience, leaving us stranded between ordering and receiving our food.And for a spot filled with black, Spanish, African And Afro-Caribbean people; there was no tunes playing.In the end, Negril BK left me craving more – not for the food, mind you, but for an experience that didn't leave me feeling like we'd been caught in a spice tornado. So, if you're up for a fiery challenge and a lesson in patience, by all means, give it a shot. But if you value your taste buds and your time, you might want to steer clear.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
The food is delicious, and the seating is comfortable, creating a great ambiance for a date. However, the music is too loud, possibly due to the bar turning into a club scene at night. This makes it less ideal for catching up with friends. Overall, though, it was a great experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The mussel appetizer has the most divine broth!! O. M. G! We ordered extra bread just to sop it all up! And the roasted cauliflower is deliciously charred with refreshing kale salad to balance off the plate. If you are not a meat eater, you have great options here. Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Island Steamed Mussels
Living off of its reputation. Going to place used to remind me of going home to Grenada. Now, it’s been commercialized and they’re cheaping out on ingredients. Boney goat, only like 2 oxtails in an order.
Food: 2
A few friends & I got together for a Friends Night! Good was delish! I had oxtails, white rice & cabbage ! Everyone enjoyed their food! Good vibes, good music & good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5