Caribbean Buffet in Queens With Jerk Chicken Sold by the Pound

Jamaica Breeze Restaurant runs a Caribbean buffet in Queens on a simple rule, you fill the container and the scale sets the bill. Jerk chicken and oxtail anchor the steam tables, with soul food sides such as macaroni and cheese alongside the stews.

The whole setup is self service, with several container options to match the size of your appetite. The dining room draws a loyal crowd of older locals, and there is very limited seating inside, worth knowing before you plan to linger over a plate.

The restaurant sits at the corner of 232nd Street and Merrick Boulevard and is open daily from half past seven AM to 10 PM, early enough for a morning stop and late enough for dinner. Parking nearby can be challenging, leave a few extra minutes for the arrival before turning your attention to the buffet.