TLDR
Vibrant Caribbean escape w/ authentic Jamaican flavors & a lively, retro vibe. Must-try oxtail & creative jerk dishes!
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Miss Lily's, located in the East Village, is a Caribbean restaurant where the author experienced the 'Jerk Crab Boil' for the first time. The restaurant has brought back two weekday dinner specials: 'Jerk Fest Mondays' offering all-you-can-eat jerk chicken and pork spare ribs, and 'Jerk Crab Boil Tuesdays' featuring a full pound of snow crab simmered in spicy jerk broth with all the fixings, including red potatoes, sweet festival corn, and charred pineapple slaw. The author visited to support the new culinary director, Chef Brittney 'Stikxz' Williams, and ordered a mezcal cocktail, codfish fritters with curry dipping sauce, jerk mushroom lettuce wraps, prawns in scotch bonnet sauce, and the jerk crab boil.
Details
Experience a vibrant slice of the Caribbean at this East Village gem, where the retro atmosphere is as lively as the reggae music. Serving up authentic Jamaican flavors, this spot is a go-to for classic dishes with a modern twist. From hearty oxtail to flavorful jerk creations, it's a culinary journey with a fun, island vibe.
Food Overview
This Caribbean and Jamaican restaurant offers authentic and flavorful dishes. Highly recommended are the oxtail and the jerk crab boil, with the jerk chicken also being a popular choice. While generally well-received, one opinion suggested it might be overpriced and not 'legit,' though others strongly disagree, praising the delicious food and good vegetarian options.
Caveats
One user found the restaurant to be overpriced and not authentic, though this was a minority opinion.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About MISS LILY'S 7A
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From post: Jerk Chicken Recommendations
"Clarifies that there is no specific 'beef' with Miss Lily's, but simply that the food is not good."
NegativeFrom post: Jerk Chicken Recommendations
"States that Miss Lily's is good."
PositiveFrom post: Jerk Chicken Recommendations
"Advises against going to Miss Lily's, stating it is not good."
NegativeFrom post: Jerk Chicken Recommendations
"Recommends Miss Lily's in the East Village."
PositiveFrom post: Best Oxtail In New York
"Recommends Miss Lily's 7A in the East Village for oxtail."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For Jamaicancaribbean Restaurants
"A user recommended Miss Lily's for the original poster's birthday celebration, which requires Caribbean/Jamaican food with vegan options. While unsure of its authenticity, the user found it delicious with a fun atmosphere and noted that as a vegetarian, they found plenty to eat."
PositiveFrom post: Jamaican Recommendations
"miss lilys is super over priced and not legit."
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