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Kingston Grill

Restaurant Catering service Caribbean restaurant Jamaican restaurant

👍 This is a local Jamaican restaurant serving quite authentic cuisine from the island. I only tried goat curry and oxtail stew over flavored rice. They were simply amazing. Also I tasted their spicy beef patties and chicken patties as well. Washed everything down with a bottle of Jamaican ginger beer.... People often mention chicken, rice, good, jerk, delicious, oxtail, time, restaurant, Jamaican, patties,


Address

780 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003, United States

Website

kingstongrillrestaurant.com

Contact

+1 516-665-8044

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (397 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (29) rice (15) good (15) jerk (12) delicious (10) oxtail (9) time (9) restaurant (8) Jamaican (7) patties (7)
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  • 4/5 Jung L. 9 months ago on Google • 390 reviews
    This is a local Jamaican restaurant serving quite authentic cuisine from the island. I only tried goat curry and oxtail stew over flavored rice. They were simply amazing. Also I tasted their spicy beef patties and chicken patties as well. Washed everything down with a bottle of Jamaican ginger beer. Staff are very nice and friendly. I will try other dishes as well. You pick and choose what you want from the premade selections at the counter. Parking is located behind the store and along the street.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 StàÑ 3 years ago on Google
    The food is good, the pasta I had felt like it was too creamy for some reason. The jerk chicken with the pasta was not so flavoured and same as with chicken. I have usually had it from a different place but it felt like it wasn’t upto the mark for the flavour. The chicken for sure was tender and juicy. I would for sure give a try again next time when I am around that place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy W. 2 years ago on Google • 123 reviews
    A great spot for ultimate flavor! I had the jerked chicken and BBQ jerked chicken. The amount of flavor that these birds offered was insane. Greatness in each bite! Meat was juicy and flavorful. The beans and rice, topped with some gravy, was also strong. The jerked chicken patty was delightful and had a light crisp. Great service and the workers were excellent and helpful. I'll definitely be returning here again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tszman Y. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Stop by for a quick dinner before a show at the UBS arena (a few mins away from the restaurant). Food was delicious, the flavors and portions are perfect! The restaurant was clean and very well kept. Lots of variety despite being 6pm in the evening. The menu is large with lots of options. They sell ice cream, dessert and juices. The customer service there is great as well. Definitely will return when I’m in the area again! Note that there is parking in the back of the restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PINTOMASTER 2 years ago on Google
    Repeat customer because their food is excellent. One time they made a mistake by sending boneless chicken (Jerk style) instead of BBQ chicken. I called them and they immediately sent over the correct item. Excellent customer service. Prices are very reasonable. What more can you ask for?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jean D. 2 years ago on Google
    They food are delicious but one of these employees has herpes, she already infected me..please be careful..I want a medical test for her please, her name is Michella She is a supervisor..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 C W. 9 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    The jerk chicken was spot on. We tried the oxtails too. It was good as well. It was a little pricey though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pok B. 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Went for dinner for the family and got three large dishes. We ordered jerk chicken, jerk pork, and fried chicken. The food came fully packed in their containers and was more than enough for a family of four. We had mixed vegetables and oxtail gravy on the rice. The rice was cooked perfectly and had coconut flavors, the ocxtail gravy was thick and delicious. My favorite dish was the jerk pork. It was cooked very tender and moist. The pork absorbed the jerk flavors very well. The jerk chicken however did not absorb the flavor as well but was still good even though it did not taste like it came of off a jerk pan grill. The fried chicken according to my jamaican wife was French fried and tasted excellent. The meat was moist and succulent. The chicken skin got soggy because it was sealed with the rice. So if you get that tell them to put the chicken separate in a paper bag. It felt like we had a home cooked meal after we were done. And for that, it's well worth another visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 plurvibez 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I have been craving beef patties for the longest time and have not been able to satisfy my craving until yesterday! I was driving by and noticed this restaurant, noted the location so on my way home I could try some food. I got the oxtail, beef patties and a side of mac n cheese and plantains. When my order was ready, I walked in and mannnn did it smell good in there! Music was playing, I was greeted with a lovely smile and it smelled good, what more could you ask for. Oxtail plate was fire, not only was it a great amount for the price, the rice and peas were flavorful and oxtail was fall off the bone. Mac n cheese was very cheesy and well seasoned. Plantain was okay, I usually prefer it a lil sweeter but thats just my preference. Can't wait to bring more people to try this delicious food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia R. 5 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Kingston Grill is a nice authentic island restaurant. All of your favorite Caribbean dishes. The staff are so friendly! Definitely worth a visit

  • 3/5 Reesha H. 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    I ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken plate, Everything was flavorful and fresh but I found a piece of plastic in my oxtail bowl, this may have fallen in during preparation or after but either way It was a terrible mistake that could have caused me health issues…. please be cautious

  • 5/5 Sadjada G. 8 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    I come here intermittently. My grandma and I came today. We got the salmon, shrimp, and jerk chicken fried rice. Not only was the food delicious, the portion size was more than adequate and the server was an absolute doll!!! 10/10 recommend ❤️

  • 5/5 lanie G. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Did not even get a chance to take pictures of my food, I was too hungry and it smelled so good. The jerk chicken patty was delicious! So flaky and perfect flavor. The brown stew chicken, literally fell off the bone. Also got fried chicken, steamed veggies and of course rice and peas. Talk about authentic Jamaican food. Everything was tasty and fresh.

  • 4/5 TRUE STORY (Darq R. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall was very tasty, I had stew chicken and roti on the side. My Lady had the Curry Goat Roti. The roti skins were very good but they could be a little thinner. One if the things I thought was impressive, was at the hour we got there, they were bringing out fresh food. Not just trying to get rid of what was left over. Food was delicious 😋

  • 3/5 Elise 11 months ago on Google
    Ordered the large oxtail, large brown stew chicken & large chili shrimp. Don't get me wrong, the food is delicious but the portions are a rip off. For $22 large oxtail, I got like 3 pieces of oxtail and plate full of rice. $14 brown stew chicken with 3 pieces of chicken & again a plateful of rice. I also ordered some plantains which were delicious. But basically for an order of $131, I had 3 full plate of rice and some pieces of the requested order. very disappointing.

  • 5/5 Ranie R. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Five star rating Is not enough for Sandy and her staff. Today I ordered delivery. From the time the person took my order on the phone to the time it was delivered it was more than an a great experience. Her name is Anita she was extremely polite very professional got everything correct on my order. I ordered red snapper with peas rice and veggies. The portion size was enough for 2 meals.the food was very tasty veggies were well prepared okra was awesome fish was outstanding. Everything was neatly packed not just throw like a slob. Outstanding service all around. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the chef. And hand of applause to Sandy the owner and the beautiful young lady anita that took my order. Not forgetting the driver who brought my order. He was extremely polite. Keep up the good work folks. Have a happy and a healthy Thanksgiving blessings to all. Ranie Ramdhani Floral park,NY

  • 5/5 Israel S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food! Great prices! And very friendly staff. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 J B. 1 year ago on Google
    Always good food and people working. Very welcoming. The owner is very kind and you can tell she is a very hard working person who cares about her business and the people that patronize it.

  • 2/5 Ann Marie I. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here, and it would definitely be my last. The food was cold and the rice didn't taste fresh. I was very disappointed because the food looked so good.

  • 5/5 Donteena E. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant nice and clean.. Food was excellent...I pray they keep their excellent standard!

  • 5/5 ANIQUE J. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so good. My server was very patient with my family, because we came in for fried fish and the dishes displayed looked so good we decided to get lunch. L

  • 5/5 Parth K. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been to Jamaica before, and coming back to New York, I couldn't find that many Jamaican options that tasted similar-until now. The Jamaican Chicken Patties are AMAZING. Same with the Curry Goat. The staff is so nice! Although be sure to get their a bit early in the lunch rush to get it fresh.

  • 5/5 Harold C. 1 year ago on Google
    Oxtails dinner was delicious. It comes with rice and peas, plantains, and cabbage. Staff was funny as well.

  • 5/5 Keisha W. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered 2 veggie patties, 2 beef patties and 1 jerk chicken patty for my husband, my mother, my sister & her husband and I. We really enjoyed it. Their patties have a lot of flavor and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend this Jamaican Restaurant.

  • 5/5 Jheanell D. 2 years ago on Google
    Found this restaurant via google. The warm and friendly service in addition to the well cooked and packaged meals are immaculate. Their Fried chicken was so beautiful and tasty you could eat it without the meal. I visited them for the second time this week and I am very happy with this google find. If they keep up the great food and the great service they'll certainly be in business for a very long time.

  • 5/5 Safiya A. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow - this is real Jamaican food. I usually have the curry chicken or stew chicken but this time I tried the curry tripe w/rice and peas and it was so good. Well seasoned and nice level of heat. The ginger limeade was so refreshing and good to know they make it fresh in the store. The staff I interacted with were polite and I even met the owner, she was kind and working hard alongside her staff. I’ll be back kingston grill - keep up the good work 💙🙏🏽


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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