The ambiance, the food, the drinks, the service... UNDENIABLE! I've made a habit of bringing all the friends that visit to Miss Lily's.
Louis J.
Really great food!! Ok so first of all, those CODFISH FRITTERS?! An IMMEDIATE favorite! I could've eaten just those and been so satisfied. Also, the hot pepper shrimp were so good! I also recommend getting jerk pork spare ribs and can't forget the rice and peas. I always have to try the mac and cheese anywhere I go and it did not disappoint!! And their RUM PUNCH WAS SOOOOO GOOD!! Also, one of my friends had the classic Jamaican oxtail stew and said they LOVED IT! They had great music playing and even though it was kinda small, they make a HUGE impact. Staff was really cool as well!
Kristina R.
We had trouble with the heating lamps outdoors but the food is good enough to make you forget.
Susan K.
Food was amazing and service very friendly. Great place to go for brunch. The decor is really fun and the DJ adds to the festive energy. Great place for a celebration!
Deborah ..
I usually love this place to dance and hear good music. but yesterday when I went there I happened to stumble upon a was a bartender who screamed at me and was very rude. I just was calling her to ask if she can take my order. she started screaming and yelling and then demanded to the other servers that she wouldn't service me. I felt very humiliated and disrespected. I spoke with the manager and let them know as well.the manager was very respectful and did apologize but this review is solely based on the bartender who violated me.
Steve F.
Food was great. Dirty rice and jerk chicken was spot on. Could've been spicier, but that's a personal preference. Rum punch was authentic and brought me back to good times. Service was island time. Music was what you'd expect in a tourist resort in Jamaica. Or an East Village bar. Still, generally a good groove. Dig the decor.
Cheri G.
I made a reservation for 3 on the same day for a Friday night. My friends and I arrived about 15 mins before our 930p reservation and found parking right up the block. Perfect! The place is small. However, they really make it work . Great decor and a fully enclosed outdoor parking spot seated area. We opted to sit indoors. There was a dj playing old skool reggae and soca it was a vibe in there. For my starter, I had the shishito peppers. And my friend ordered the fish cakes. It was more cake than fish. But overall, decent appetizers. We each had a different entree. I had the ramen, and it lacked so much flavor. Tender pork, but the broth was just oily. One friend had the jerk ribs. Those were probably the best entree of the night served with rice and peas. The other ordered the oxtail, and it was not tender it needed to simmer a bit longer. The drinks are good and the vibes was right but the food needs a bit more help. I'd come back again, hoping that the kitchen would improve in that area.
Richard C.
Loved the fritters, and the oxtail and shrimp are good picks if you stop by! The staff were also great very attentive.
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My favorite place in the East village! Great food, great vibes, and great music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melody F.
The food was amazing as always! Great service and hospitality! The atmosphere is a whole vibe and the music is fire. Lastly, the prices fit anyone's budget.
Love this place! Love the staff, the food and the ambiance. I was quite impressed...especially with the waitstaff. Attentive, efficient and incredibly nice!! It was my first time here so, of course, I had to have the jerk chicken to make sure this place was legit and, indeed, Jamaican. I'm happy to say that the chicken was absolutely delicious but sad to say that it was not the jerk chicken I have had many times in Jamaica. There was no kick to it and it did not have the char that you get from the iconically smoky roadside grills in Jamaica. A little disappointed that it was not quite legit but, like I said, for what it was, it was delicious. And the One Love Bellini is amazing!
Amber C.
The food was incredible, ambience was perfect. Of course you know they have the dancehall hits. Our server was kind and attentive.
Salted Nuts
Good music and atmosphere subpar kitchen offerings
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Nicole R.
we love Ms. Lilys! my boyfriend is Jamaican and saw that the jerk chicken is the most authentic he has tasted in the US.
Ky P.
Always here for a good vibe and welcoming hospitality! Food is consistently good and full of delicious flavors. An important space for New York City!
The ambiance, the food, the drinks, the service... UNDENIABLE! I've made a habit of bringing all the friends that visit to Miss Lily's.
Really great food!! Ok so first of all, those CODFISH FRITTERS?! An IMMEDIATE favorite! I could've eaten just those and been so satisfied. Also, the hot pepper shrimp were so good! I also recommend getting jerk pork spare ribs and can't forget the rice and peas. I always have to try the mac and cheese anywhere I go and it did not disappoint!! And their RUM PUNCH WAS SOOOOO GOOD!! Also, one of my friends had the classic Jamaican oxtail stew and said they LOVED IT! They had great music playing and even though it was kinda small, they make a HUGE impact. Staff was really cool as well!
We had trouble with the heating lamps outdoors but the food is good enough to make you forget.
Food was amazing and service very friendly. Great place to go for brunch. The decor is really fun and the DJ adds to the festive energy. Great place for a celebration!
I usually love this place to dance and hear good music. but yesterday when I went there I happened to stumble upon a was a bartender who screamed at me and was very rude. I just was calling her to ask if she can take my order. she started screaming and yelling and then demanded to the other servers that she wouldn't service me. I felt very humiliated and disrespected. I spoke with the manager and let them know as well.the manager was very respectful and did apologize but this review is solely based on the bartender who violated me.
Food was great. Dirty rice and jerk chicken was spot on. Could've been spicier, but that's a personal preference. Rum punch was authentic and brought me back to good times. Service was island time. Music was what you'd expect in a tourist resort in Jamaica. Or an East Village bar. Still, generally a good groove. Dig the decor.
I made a reservation for 3 on the same day for a Friday night. My friends and I arrived about 15 mins before our 930p reservation and found parking right up the block. Perfect! The place is small. However, they really make it work . Great decor and a fully enclosed outdoor parking spot seated area. We opted to sit indoors. There was a dj playing old skool reggae and soca it was a vibe in there. For my starter, I had the shishito peppers. And my friend ordered the fish cakes. It was more cake than fish. But overall, decent appetizers. We each had a different entree. I had the ramen, and it lacked so much flavor. Tender pork, but the broth was just oily. One friend had the jerk ribs. Those were probably the best entree of the night served with rice and peas. The other ordered the oxtail, and it was not tender it needed to simmer a bit longer. The drinks are good and the vibes was right but the food needs a bit more help. I'd come back again, hoping that the kitchen would improve in that area.
Loved the fritters, and the oxtail and shrimp are good picks if you stop by! The staff were also great very attentive.
My favorite place in the East village! Great food, great vibes, and great music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing as always! Great service and hospitality! The atmosphere is a whole vibe and the music is fire. Lastly, the prices fit anyone's budget.
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Love this place! Love the staff, the food and the ambiance. I was quite impressed...especially with the waitstaff. Attentive, efficient and incredibly nice!! It was my first time here so, of course, I had to have the jerk chicken to make sure this place was legit and, indeed, Jamaican. I'm happy to say that the chicken was absolutely delicious but sad to say that it was not the jerk chicken I have had many times in Jamaica. There was no kick to it and it did not have the char that you get from the iconically smoky roadside grills in Jamaica. A little disappointed that it was not quite legit but, like I said, for what it was, it was delicious. And the One Love Bellini is amazing!
The food was incredible, ambience was perfect. Of course you know they have the dancehall hits. Our server was kind and attentive.
Good music and atmosphere subpar kitchen offerings
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
we love Ms. Lilys! my boyfriend is Jamaican and saw that the jerk chicken is the most authentic he has tasted in the US.
Always here for a good vibe and welcoming hospitality! Food is consistently good and full of delicious flavors. An important space for New York City!