Okay, I just finished eating my food 5 minutes ago and immediately ran over to write this review! Let's start with Michelle and Chef put some respect on his name, Marcus! They are both so kind and full of love. I felt like I was visiting my family. They answered all my questions and got me excited for the food. I was able to watch them make everything and wow, wow, wow! I could watch them make magic all day! I felt like I was watching a cooking show. Are there any producers out there? Get them a show asap! The FOOD! Wow, so many fresh vegetables, flavors were on point, and every bite was filled with love! Stop reading and go now! I live an hour away and yep it was worth the drive. Drive, ride the train...do whatever you need to do to experience this amazing place! I can't wait to go back! ? Much love to Michelle and Chef put some respect on his name Marcus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AnG
This food gave me food poisoning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
ace chaikin
Great experience, the owner makes everything from scratch and is very creative. Vegan options available. Would 100% recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana
I love this place so much! The food is so good, and Michelle is super nice and amazing! Best Jamaican in the world!Vegetarian options: Tons of optionsKid-friendliness: Everyone is very nice and openWheelchair accessibility: Ramps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Trinidad Chick-Less Pelau, Fried Coconut Shrimp, Fresh Cucumber and Tomato Salad, Escovitch Snapper, Curry Chicken, Pumpkin Soup, Jerk Chicken Meal, Beef Oxtails Steak, Vegan Dish, Oxtail Jerk Chicken and Brown Stew Snapper, Soul Food Fried Chicken Dinner Special Order, Stew Chicken, Escovitch Red Snapper, Vegan Trinidad Chickless, Lunch Special Bourbon Chicken Meal, Vegan Crab Cakes Purple Cabbage Rice and Peas with Sweet Plantains, Beef Patty, Curry Goat, Savory Beets and Apple Soup, Garlic Shrimp
Nicholas Mir Chaikin
Owner Michelle made us die of happiness with some ox-tail, stewed snapper, and snappy discussion. I’m considering moving into the back of the restaurant, so I can live like this every day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Jerk Chicken and Brown Stew Snapper, Vegan Crab Cakes Purple Cabbage Rice and Peas with Sweet Plantains, Beef Patty
Amy H
Vegan options! Friendly environment- can't go wrong. YUM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Dish
Kalem Howard
The fish was full of flavor, rice and peas perfect , cabbage money ! Even better the next day . Sheffs were so pleasant and fun to chat with . Thank you for such a good experience, an great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escovitch Red Snapper
Abhinav Krishnan
We had the best time here on our trip to Poughkeepsie. The chef was so lovely! She was great to talk to, and even gave us amazing suggestions. We're definitely going back if we're in the area!
Service: 5
Joseph Koch
Amazing oxtail! Service is always super friendly and personable. The portions are huge! Definitely come try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Oxtails Steak
Shana Shaw
Most beautiful place in poughkeepsie to get authentic Jamaican food. The owner has welcoming energy. She stayed open past closing hours to serve us food. Everything is fresh and cooked in front of you. It’s a must to go try.
Love the atmosphere.... food was good thank you for being open on
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Meal
Daemyian Watson
When it comes to our food, we have to take into consideration quality, preparation, environment, and how it's prepared etc. It's hard to find authentic Jamaican food. Came across this hidden gem and I must say guys Ms. Michelle and her team awesome. Love her positivity and how she takes her time to greet each customer with a smile. Went there twice and attended Valentine's Day Dinner that she hosted. Place was well decorated and dinner was a 10/10. In addition, met some other wonderful couples who also shared similar feedback. Please support Ms. Michelle and her team. It you looking for Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Vegan Dish stop by.
Husband surprised me with a Valentine’s Day dinner here. From the moment you walk in you feel like family! Michelle and Marcus are so excited to take care of you! It was so nicely decorated and the food was incredible! I would highly recommend! This was a special menu for the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JOEYLLANOS
The Jerk Chiken was Amazing. Vegetables were crisp and fresh.
Meghan Smith
I wasn't sure what to expect from this restaurant but easily came to the conclusion it is a hidden gem. Michelle and Marcus were so unbelievably kind and fun. After meeting Michelle, you will feel like you have been a lifelong friend immediately. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I was beyond impressed by the food and atmosphere and the prices being reasonable. I highly recommend Empire!!! I can't wait to go for dinner again!
Okay, I just finished eating my food 5 minutes ago and immediately ran over to write this review! Let's start with Michelle and Chef put some respect on his name, Marcus! They are both so kind and full of love. I felt like I was visiting my family. They answered all my questions and got me excited for the food. I was able to watch them make everything and wow, wow, wow! I could watch them make magic all day! I felt like I was watching a cooking show. Are there any producers out there? Get them a show asap! The FOOD! Wow, so many fresh vegetables, flavors were on point, and every bite was filled with love! Stop reading and go now! I live an hour away and yep it was worth the drive. Drive, ride the train...do whatever you need to do to experience this amazing place! I can't wait to go back! ? Much love to Michelle and Chef put some respect on his name Marcus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This food gave me food poisoning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great experience, the owner makes everything from scratch and is very creative. Vegan options available. Would 100% recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place so much! The food is so good, and Michelle is super nice and amazing! Best Jamaican in the world!Vegetarian options: Tons of optionsKid-friendliness: Everyone is very nice and openWheelchair accessibility: Ramps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Trinidad Chick-Less Pelau, Fried Coconut Shrimp, Fresh Cucumber and Tomato Salad, Escovitch Snapper, Curry Chicken, Pumpkin Soup, Jerk Chicken Meal, Beef Oxtails Steak, Vegan Dish, Oxtail Jerk Chicken and Brown Stew Snapper, Soul Food Fried Chicken Dinner Special Order, Stew Chicken, Escovitch Red Snapper, Vegan Trinidad Chickless, Lunch Special Bourbon Chicken Meal, Vegan Crab Cakes Purple Cabbage Rice and Peas with Sweet Plantains, Beef Patty, Curry Goat, Savory Beets and Apple Soup, Garlic Shrimp
Owner Michelle made us die of happiness with some ox-tail, stewed snapper, and snappy discussion. I’m considering moving into the back of the restaurant, so I can live like this every day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Jerk Chicken and Brown Stew Snapper, Vegan Crab Cakes Purple Cabbage Rice and Peas with Sweet Plantains, Beef Patty
Vegan options! Friendly environment- can't go wrong. YUM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Dish
The fish was full of flavor, rice and peas perfect , cabbage money ! Even better the next day . Sheffs were so pleasant and fun to chat with . Thank you for such a good experience, an great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escovitch Red Snapper
We had the best time here on our trip to Poughkeepsie. The chef was so lovely! She was great to talk to, and even gave us amazing suggestions. We're definitely going back if we're in the area!
Service: 5
Amazing oxtail! Service is always super friendly and personable. The portions are huge! Definitely come try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Oxtails Steak
Most beautiful place in poughkeepsie to get authentic Jamaican food. The owner has welcoming energy. She stayed open past closing hours to serve us food. Everything is fresh and cooked in front of you. It’s a must to go try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escovitch Snapper, Vegan Dish, Escovitch Red Snapper, Vegan Trinidad Chickless
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Love the atmosphere.... food was good thank you for being open on
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Meal
When it comes to our food, we have to take into consideration quality, preparation, environment, and how it's prepared etc. It's hard to find authentic Jamaican food. Came across this hidden gem and I must say guys Ms. Michelle and her team awesome. Love her positivity and how she takes her time to greet each customer with a smile. Went there twice and attended Valentine's Day Dinner that she hosted. Place was well decorated and dinner was a 10/10. In addition, met some other wonderful couples who also shared similar feedback. Please support Ms. Michelle and her team. It you looking for Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Vegan Dish stop by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Coconut Shrimp, Jerk Chicken Meal, Stew Chicken, Beef Patty, Curry Goat, Bourbon Chicken
Husband surprised me with a Valentine’s Day dinner here. From the moment you walk in you feel like family! Michelle and Marcus are so excited to take care of you! It was so nicely decorated and the food was incredible! I would highly recommend! This was a special menu for the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Jerk Chiken was Amazing. Vegetables were crisp and fresh.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this restaurant but easily came to the conclusion it is a hidden gem. Michelle and Marcus were so unbelievably kind and fun. After meeting Michelle, you will feel like you have been a lifelong friend immediately. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I was beyond impressed by the food and atmosphere and the prices being reasonable. I highly recommend Empire!!! I can't wait to go for dinner again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Garlic Shrimp