Best Restaurants for Caribbean Eats in Toronto

Tomorrow marks the official launch of the 47th annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto (formerly known as Caribana). This three-week festival is more than just a parade - it’s a celebration of Caribbean culture, including music, art and of course, food!

Best Restaurants for Caribbean Eats in Toronto
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The Real Jerk

1
842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y7

Around for 28 years (recently relocated from Queen East to Gerrard), The Real Jerk continues to bring their famous jerk to the masses. Whether you’re tucking into Jerk Pork, Chicken (including Wings) or Ribs, or other delights such as their Oxtail Dinner or Goat Roti, you’ll definitely feel like you’re on the island!

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Harlem Restaurant

2
67 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1N9

If you’re in the mood for some down home cookin’, you need only visit either Harlem location. The menu is described as “a blend of Afro-American/Afro-Caribbean inspired dishes with a modern twist.” But one bite of the Smoked Jerk Pork Hocks, Blackened Catfish or Irie Coconut Fettuccine and you’ll be immediately transported to the Caribbean.

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THe Hummingbird

3
1276 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C4

While the menu at The Hummingbird offers classic dishes such as jerk, roti, and curry, there are a few standout homestyle items you’ll want to try, such as: - Grilled Corn, Jerk Mayo, dusted with toasted coconut, - Ackee and Saltfish Bruschetta - Brown stew chicken (Jamaican Style), served with rice, peas and coleslaw - Port Royal Style Escovitch Whole Snapper with festival or bammy Be sure to leave room for coconut cream pie and sweet potato pudding!

Albert's Real Jamaican Food

4
542 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1A5

Albert’s is famous across the city for their whopping-sized rotis, but they offer so much more. King Fish and Salt Fish, Roti Skin, Cod Fritters, Dumplings & Gravy, and Patty Coco Bread are just a small selection of traditional dishes available. You’re going to be so stuffed after all this food, so wait an hour or two before dancing up a storm...

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Former editor of Dine.TO and industry expert Stephanie Dickison has been covering the Toronto food and restaurant scene for over a decade. In addition to profiling top chefs and interviewing celebs, her Open/Closed column is a must-read every Thursday for the newest openings, and latest news and events.
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