Caribbean Culture in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
While Williamsburg is better known for its hipster bars and artisanal coffee shops, the neighborhood’s southern end — particularly along Broadway and Flushing Avenue — has a growing Caribbean presence. Dominican and Puerto Rican communities have long been part of South Williamsburg and the surrounding areas.
As the neighborhood evolves, Caribbean restaurants and businesses are finding new audiences among residents who appreciate authentic island flavors alongside Williamsburg’s eclectic dining scene.
What to Find in Williamsburg
- Dominican restaurants — Authentic Dominican home cooking
- Caribbean-fusion spots — Island flavors with a modern twist
- Caribbean bars — Rum cocktails and tropical vibes
- Pop-up events — Caribbean food and culture pop-ups
Caribbean Spots in Williamsburg (8)
Clubs and Lounges
Bembe
A long-running, cash-only dance bar near the Williamsburg Bridge. Tropical rum cocktails and live DJs spinning reggae, Afrobeat…
81 S 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Clubs and Lounges
Cafe Erzulie
Named for the Haitian spirit of love, this Broadway bar runs live jazz on weeknights and turns nightclub…
894 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Dominican
Caridad Restaurant
Full-service Dominican restaurant and event caterer in Hamilton Heights. Mofongo, tostones, grilled meats, and seafood paella. Buffet-style service…
3533 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
Dominican
Elsa La Reina del Chicharron — Inwood
Dominican chicharron destination at Broadway and Academy Street since the early 2000s. Crispy fried pork, mofongo, rice and…
4840 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Food Spots
Healthy as a Motha
Healthy as a Motha is plant-based Caribbean food inspired by Trinidadian and Dominican heritages. Standouts include the Buss…
234 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Food Spots
Kokomo
Kokomo is Williamsburg's art-deco-meets-island-maximalism Caribbean restaurant, built by husband-and-wife Kevol and Ria Graham — Jamaican for him, Trinidadian-Grenadian…
65 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Dominican
El Nuevo Caridad
Dominican-Chinese restaurant serving the iconic NYC combo of arroz con pollo and lo mein. This Upper West Side…
2389 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
Dominican
Malecon Restaurant
A Washington Heights institution serving Dominican home cooking 24 hours a day. Malecon is famous for their rotisserie…
4141 Broadway, New York, NY 10033
