BK9

I went to this amazing spot. I was greeted warmly. I had a reservation and was early; I was seated right away because it wasn't that busy, yet. My server was very nice. She gave me time to review the menu. I knew what I wanted to eat, but could not decide on a cocktail. I asked for a recommendation and was told the rude boy was good. Unfortunately, it was not for me. I asked for the Bajan rum punch and honey, it was everything I needed in a cocktail and more. A lovely mix of hibiscus and rum - so tasty! I started my meal off the Mussels and Toast. The curry broth these delicate morsels swam in was out of this world!! Short of tipping the bowl to my lips and devouring the rest of that broth after I sopped up as much of that broth with my toast would have been down right embarrassing (next time, I will ask for a to- go cup!). The blend of curry and butter gave the broth such a richness, it added so much flavor to the mussels. My entree was the Griot, which came with Djon Djon rice, Picklz and Green plantain with a delicious side sauce. Everything was seasoned beautifully and the Griot was so tender with a spicy kick. I stuffed myself. At this point, I asked for the check and to wrap up my leftovers. I had ordered dessert, but unfortunately, could not enjoy it at the restaurant. I did enjoy it at home. I ordered the Rum raisin almond cake which was so delicious. They added some blueberries to my to-go plate that were so plump and juicy and paired nicely with the cake. The cake was so moist and flavorful. Not too sweet. It was the perfect treat after my leftovers! I was sad when I got down to the last bite. The server was so nice. She even held my food to the side while I went to use the restroom. The atmosphere was laid back, with chill vibes from the moment I walked in and until the time I left. Everyone at the restaurant was so nice and helpful. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I will definitely be back again.

I visited for jazz brunch on Sunday. The atmosphere was lovely and relaxing. There was live jazz music outside and jazz music playing indoors. Drinks were fantastic. Our server was friendly.

So I've been here several times this was the first time I had Craig as my sever. He was great. I was there to celebrate my sister's birthday and he handled everything as he was our personal concierge. This is the best service I ever received at a carribbean restaurant. Some of the food was not up to standards but Craig addressed to situation professionally. He is the reason why some of us will return to BK9

My salmon dish was delicious. Great customer service. Friendly and attentive staff. Wonderful location. It was a yummy experience. I definitely will return.

Food is goodish. The fish had so many bones in it, the rice was hard, I thought the chicken is good mac n cheese good. It's more of a carribean inspired than anything.

Fell upon this place with my husband one late night and have been in love ever since. Quick service never had had to wait in a long line, oxtails and Mac and cheese hit every time! I love it. It’s our go too and we live 2-3 hours away! We try to go at least every two months.

Thank you to the chef for the deliciously fresh food. You did your thing in that kitchen. We had a reservation for a group of 5 and the wonderful staff was so attentive and funny. We had a great time celebrating my daughter's birthday. We all were so impressed by the service that we were trying to give everyone a tip. The drinks were nice and not watered down, the food was beautifully placed on each plate, the staff was extremely friendly and professional and we even enjoyed the surprise birthday cake they brought out. Our reservation was for 3pm, so we were able to get all the staff's attention. We shall return again. Thank you.

Food was outstanding, everything we had was delicious. My favorite was the catfish and grits, so tender & the creole sauce was amazing. Nothing was overly salty and well seasoned. The staff was really attentive, we came in for brunch and will return for sure. Loved the live music

Vibes, Flavor, and Outstanding Service! We came to BK9 for an after-work celebration, and it was everything we hoped for. The vibe was relaxed, the service was top-tier (huge shoutout to our attentive and friendly server), and the food? So good. I had the whole red snapper--crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. My friend had the salmon with okra, and others at the table raved about their chicken, scallops, and strong, well-made drinks. BK9 is Black-owned, and it shows in the pride they take in service and hospitality. We'll definitely be back!

Joined a large group for brunch so they gave us the back room which is bright and well decorated with original artwork that is also for sale. The service was great for a 13 person table. The 1 misstep was so minor it made no dent in our experience. I tasted a bit of everything and will say the oxtails empanadas and the mussels were my FAVORITES. The seasoning was just right and tasted authentic to the regional foods. I thought the pork grip could've been fried a bit more but the vinegary flavor was just right. Oh- how could I forget that pepper shrimp!?? I wish they would serve the veggies from the dish as a side. Talk about flavor and the right amount of heat!!! We also met one of the owners. He was so gracious and welcoming I'm looking forward to going again.

Stumbled across this place after an event at the Barclays. It was around 1 am and the place was still serving up food so in we went. The customer service was great from the time we were seated to the time we left. For appetizers we ordered mussels, jerk chicken and oxtail empanadas and pepper shrimp. All the apps were tasty, picture perfect and satisfying. Main course we had fried snapper which was flavorful, crispy and cooked just right. Oxtail which were good and tasty as well. The rice was perfectly cooked. Finally, the pork griot. The reason for only 3 stars is this dish. It single handely ruined my night. It was nothing but overbearing citrus flavor from the pork to the sauce to the veggies. I thought I'd take it home and try and doctor it up, but there was no saving it unfortunately.

It's just OK. The food was again just Ok. We had the salmon which was burnt - the cabbage lacked flavor - the rice and peas just ok. My aunt had the oxtails which she enjoyed so I would recommend you get that. We also had the oxtails empanada which is not featured here. The ambiance is nothing to speak of. The drinks were the best part of the evening. However, you should know that we were charged $20 for a pineapple margarita - that's insanity This is not my first time here but there are great spots to eat all around and this is blah. Ps this is a Haitian and Jamaican restaurant. The server Denise was really terrific . Should I return here I'll sit at the bar and get drinks maybe Ps The table next to us returned their order of snapper.

Been back many a time last night have family in town after catching nets almost pull one out vs celts. Place was backed but they always try to accommodate and give it to you straight on the wait. Meal was great as usual. Wings: on point, fan favorites. Peppa shrimp: right amount of spice and veggies cooked to perfection. Red snappa: crisp outside tender inside and sauce just the right compliment. Diri djon djon: they need to sell in the grocery stores . Everyone loved it. Order it as your side . Great to see ownership still together and making it happen at high level. Reserve ahead and prepare for a great meal/time

This restaurant won me over despite my resistance. Top-notch staff, spotless space, and lovely ambiance. Their menu maintains consistency. The staff never fails to be welcoming. This restaurant gets my strongest support.

Solid Caribbean food spot. I usually find myself here after a concert at the Barclay Center or before it mainly has Jamaican Haitian and Trinidad and cuisine, but you can see elements from all parts of the Caribbean. I would write most of their dishes at 7.5 out of 10 . drinks are usually on the weaker end. This place is usually pack so I find service to be somewhat slow but the food taste good so I find myself coming back here.

I came in with a table of 3 and Denice was our waiter , she left the table unattended, never came up and ask us what we wanted , asked someone that was busy for help , they sent a waiter right away , Denice was very unpleasant and nasty , and rude I will not be coming here again, I come here to enjoy myself and eat she left a very bad taste in my mouth .

Came here on a Saturday evening before a concert. Unfortunately, due to our commute, we missed our reservation. We had to wait about 10 to 15 minutes for an available table. This place is quaint and very conveniently located with street parking. Due to our limited time, we ordered drinks and appetizers only. I ordered the rum punch. It was just okay. I also ordered empanadas, which was okay as well. Friend ordered callaloo and didn't care for it. I would try this place again and order an entree for a full assessment. Service was good.

Nice Caribbean lounge right by the Barclays Center. On the way to dinner my friends and I walked by this place and there was a line forming outside the door. We decided to pop in after the concert we were there to attend. I thought it was just a small bar, but it's actually a full service restaurant with a good number of tables and extra space in the back near an open-air kitchen. We were lucky enough to grab three seats at the bar. This was a Friday night and there was a DJ playing a lot of Caribbean and Afro beats music. He eventually played a little hip-hop when I asked. The bartender Freddie was awesome (forgive me if that's the wrong name). He was efficient and friendly, taking several drink orders at a time and making them pretty quickly. Three mixed drinks totalled over $100 which is insane lol, but I guess it's NYC. We stayed for a while as this place was a great vibe. Definitely more of a 30 and up crowd, which I appreciated. Eventually we ordered some jerk wings and brussel sprouts. The sprouts were pretty basic and unexciting. However, the jerk wings were fire! The seasoning was pretty spicy but the flavor was so good. They came with some sort of cilantro lime sauce which was perfect for cooling. I also loved that the kitchen was open late. Great spot for a chill night out in NYC. It was the perfect place to go post concert to continue the fun, while not doing too much.

The service from start to finish was top tier! We felt welcomed and were guided through menu options before settling. We met the owners and were given a guided tour and history and how this establishment originated. You felt the culture and connectedness of them and the restaurant. They want to uplift the community and offer game nights and opportunities to rent the space. Now let's dive into the most important part the FOOD!!!! The curry mussels were tasty. Each mussel was filled for a nice portion size. They had a unique flavor. My first time having curry mussels. Now let's dive into this showstopper the jerk salmon! It was off the chain. If I could have this once a week I would. There was enough to take home but it was so good I could not help myself! There were a lot of alcohol free options for those sub staining but I had rum punch. It hit the spot and was strong just how I like it. I kept it to a 2 drink minimum. Looking forward to adding this location to my monthly rotation!

The staff is super friendly here. Jerika and Jasmine are sweethearts. They serve free watermelon I guess when it's hot out and in season. A treat! The mimosas are nice and strong. Some days BK9 has live jazz. Bf really wanted shrimp and grits this day and it was the only place we found that had availability last minute. We appreciated that. I didn't know what to expect of the oxtail hash, it wasn't quite what I imagined in my head, but it was still not bad nevertheless. I think I was expecting actually oxtail in bone. My eggs were also overcooked, but I didn't make a big deal out of it. I was hungry. Would I order the oxtail hash again? Probably not. Maybe I'll just stick to my usual eggs benedict. Bf's shrimp and grits had good flavor. Shrimps were cooked to his liking. I found the grits to be a little.. maybe it was cooling down too long because it was congealed a bit. But the plate was cleaned. Would still come back, maybe for other dishes.

Every time I go to BK9, I get the black rice and BBQ jerk chicken wings. I tried other options on the menu, but I always end up choosing what I feel tastes best in their menu.

Stop number 2 #KwanzaaCrawl 2023 and BK9 delivered.... as per usual! They could barely get the 1st crew out and the same thing went for us!! The bites, the dranks, the DJ were all a VIBEEEEE!! I've done the crawl every year and BK9 NEVER misses!!!! They tried it with the out of season watermelon but we appreciated the effort!!

I reserved a table for three. We arrived on time to find a line out the door and were told that we would have to wait 45 to 90 minutes to be seated. Everyone on the line also had reservations. This was inexcusable. I was disappointed and embarrassed in front of my friends. Neither I nor they plan to return.

The pork griot was incredibly flavorful--tender, perfectly seasoned, and with a nice crispy exterior. The service was excellent and the place was a vibe, making the whole experience even better. I ordered through Grubhub and there was an issue with my order, but they quickly resolved it and once again provided excellent service. Highly recommend!

So me and my friends decided to pull up and do our annual Bros' Brunch at BK9. Due to the Holiday weekend (After Christmas) the place was pleasantly not packed. We had full attention from the Bartender and our server, Rosie (Big Ups to her!) I had 2 Hot Toddies, that warmed my soul and help fight off the evil hangover spirits from the day before . The food was delicious. They had their own Caribbean spin on every regular/schmegular typical brunch food one usually gets. I enjoyed my haitian breakfast (see attached photo). I highly recommend this place for brunch.

This is solely based on customer service if I could give them less then 1 star I would. I've come here today and was blown away at how terrible the service was. Firstly we seated ourselves- fine. Then we waiting 25 minutes before the server approached us to take our orders. To which we are told there was only a brunch menu available which would have been fine if we had been told that earlier and not handed the dinner menu. Then we ordered our drinks the beer was straight out the box no chilled glass. Room temp. My drink came 10 minutes later. There is a table cloth then paper over the table that disguises how uneven the tables are. My drink immediately spills. The server is no where to be found and I have to wait another 15 minutes before someone cleans up... the entire time the server is only tending to the bar. At this point more parties come and are seated and are offered water and beverages upon being seated. The food was good but the service was so bad that I'd never visit or recommend this place.

I wish I could give zero stars. While celebrating a 40th bday at BK9 we received HORRIBLE SERVICE. The staff were not friendly and had a smart comment when asked questions. Our food was brought out in 5 sections 10-15 mins apart (it was a party of 7). When the last person received their food 3 people were done eating. We had to pour our own water because the waitress left the pitcher on the table behind us. Then we asked for a refill and she gave us pink water. I asked why was it pink she said "oh someone used the cranberry juice before me" as if it was ok. I asked for a manager she said she was the manager (if she is good luck with business), she later came back and said someone name Gary "G" was coming to talk to us and he never came. Our bill was over $300 for a waste of time, horrible service, basic food and bad attitudes. They didn't even offer to comp the bill for a horrible job. We were very pleasant paid our bill and left. So here I am warning you all not to waste your time and money.

BK9 is a Brooklyn staple!! The food, service and ambiance are a model to all establishments. The staff and owners are always accommodating. As a weekly regular for the past 10 years, I have NEVER had a bad experience there. Whenever I have visitors from out of town, this is my first stop with them. BK9 will forever be home as they treat me and every one of my guests as family. The food is delicious and fresh. I suggest the Ribeye with Mac n cheese and roasted Brussels sprouts -or- the Red Snapper -or- the Pan Seared Scallops!! #LongLiveBK9

Amazing food!!! Ricky took really good care of us. Party of 10. Service was impeccable! Oxtail empanadas, jerk chicken wings, rice and peas, peppered shrimp. It was all really good!!!

I've been hearing about this restaurant for ages now and finally made my way there on a Saturday night. It was JUMPING! There also happened to be a block party taking place at the same time which was a nice touch. People were trickling into BK9 from outside and before you knew it, there was a full house! The staff at BK9 was very attentive and hospitable! That was the highlight for me. My drinks were flowing all night long and I wasn't mad at it! After a while, I figured I better get something in my system before I got too wavy, so I ordered a side order of French fries. They were perfect and came with a cilantro mayo which was so damn good! I'd go back for the condiment alone! The drink I had all night was the BK9 Rum Punch, which consisted of silver rum, mango juice and a hint of fresh lime juice. Couldn't ask for a simpler, yet tastier drink! Can't wait to be back! I'll be sure to bring lots more friends!

Everything I needed after a long day at work. Drink was well made! Food was seasoned and hot. Pikiliz had enough kick and vinegar. Wings always slap with the cilantro aioli. Bartender was friendly and attentive.

Came here for brunch today. I will say it was a group of 7 of us so not sure if that impacted anything however the restaurant was empty so shouldn't have. The service was super slow and not attentive at all. The appetizers took forever to come out. Then our mains were cold upon arrival idk if they had they all just sitting in the kitchen but I got the chicken and waffles which comes with a side of home fries every thing on the plate was cold I asked around and everyone said the same thing their food was cold and we got various things such as oxtails hash as well. Not a good experience overall

I love Bk9 for a few reasons. I love supporting local businesses. Y'all know I'm here to uplift and highlight BIPOC establishments. This is Black-owned! Also, I like the bartenders and the food is Caribbean so there's a nice variety and good flavor. I usually come here for a monthly comedy show in the basement. Stash comedy, check it out if you haven't heard of it before. Super funny comedians and I usually tell friends I don't like stand-up. If you're in Park Slope check it out. Literally, walking distance from Barclay/Atlantic Ave!

Are you ready for the 411? Here we go...my girlfriends and I had ourselves a good old time at BK9! Between the ambiance, music, food and drinks, it was a good evening! We were a group of six and was able to have a high table with street view. The music was really good and it got the whole restaurant to participate in its own little impromptu karaoke. The drinks were on point and the food was well seasoned and prepared perfectly. Our server, Christian, was patient and really nice. I am always amazed how they are able to retain all these orders in their heads, I know I would not be able to! I recommend this restaurant.

It was okay. The drinks were delicious. The oxtail was great. The jerk chicken and rice were forgettable.

Recently celebrated a special occasion at BK9 and had such a great time. The staff here are phenomenal! They accommodated our large group of 17 people with ease and made sure everybody was taken care of. The food was also very delicious. My favorite was the crispy snapper with black rice. Definitely a must! The mac and cheese was already very tasty as well! Looking forward to going back again soon!

3.5. I had solid experience here for an Easter brunch here. I walked in, without a reservation, but was seated almost immediately. The live jazz playing in the background was a ice touch, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Onto the food-- we collectively ordered the below: Steak and Eggs-- 3/5- my steak was okay but very fatty, so I was unable to eat much. The eggs were good. The potatoes were okay. Shrimp and Grits Breakfast Potatoes Eggs Bacon Chocolate Cake Cheesecake- 4.5/5. Very good The items above without a ranking is because they weren't mine. Although eggs and potatoes did come with my meal. Also, I got a little carried away with my bottomless mimosas and got a little sleepy. One issue I did have was when the bill came I noticed I was charged $25 bucks, but the menu said $20. When I went to inquire, I was told the price changed post covid and now it's $25 for 60 minutes instead of $20 for 75 minutes-- I don't believe this is a good practice, whatsoever. Also, the tip was automatically included, another practice I'm not a fan of. Often times the service is bad when businesses do, but fortunately, that wasn't the case here. I would return here, potentially, in the future. My server was extremely attentive and the food was decent.

Food was good. Service was polite and quick. Ambiance was ok, nothing special. I would go back.

I've been wanting to try this little spot for awhile because my Brooklyn circle of friends have mentioned how good it is numerous times. I finally had the opportunity to go for an early dinner with a good friend. I liked the interior decor and the the atmosphere was warm and cozy. At first I was thinking about ordering the Pork Griot, but my friend decided to get that, so I changed to the oxtail. I also decided to go with oxtail because I don't normally have that and I thought the $22 price tag was quite reasonable. The dish came with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. This was plated nicely with a purple Hawaiian flower on top. There was quite a bit of bone-in oxtail, covered in dark, savory sauce full of flavor. The oxtail was melt in your mouth tender - so much so that the meat didn't even need a knife! The meat was also incredibly juicy, as well as succulent. I also enjoyed the rice and peas, which was wonderfully well seasoned and hearty. The cabbage was cooked with carrots and red peppers. The veggies tasted fresh and were slightly crunchy, while still being soft. The plantains were crisp and really yummy! I got to try a little of the Pork Griot, which was marinated in sour orange sauce. This which was delightfully flavorful with a nice balance of spices. The pork had a perfect consistency, as well as a slightly crispy exterior. The service was solid. Our waiter was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. I would definitely like to return to try the Whole Crispy Snapper and Berkshire Pork Chop. Oh, and the molten chocolate cake, which is one of my favorite desserts.

Came here for brunch and a lot of renovations have been done since the last time I was here pre-covid. I like how the space looks. I opted for the Banana Rum Coconut Waffels which can use more Bananas and rum sauce; I also added fried chicken on the side-banging chicken really good, well seasoned. My friend had the bk9 burger and she said, it was very good. The frozen rum punch is A1; just the right amount of alcohol to keep you from a KO; the kid who made it did a good job. Joel the bartender is great and very personable, he did a good job. It is Jazz brunch on the weekends and after music is played. They have space downstairs for events and I think they should also use it for socializing if customers don't want to stay upstairs. The food is good, the drinks are good, the staff are great, the ambiance is nice, and it's in a good neighborhood. What else can you ask for

This will be my first time coming to BK9. I've heard great things about their music and DJ's on a Friday's. Unfortunately, we could only reserve 15 seats in the cellar basement for a Saturday. Upon entry we all had to show our vaccination proof as well as wait an additional 30 mins because the set up was on the main floor next to the bar and right behind the DJ's back. My cousin wanted to celebrate her "34th" birthday in the basement. The manager apologized and had the set up ready for her as requested. It took sometime, but she was still happy. The cellar is very cold and they only had two space heaters available, which didn't help much, but we truly made the best of it. We only had one waitress to take drink and food orders and she was the boss. She didn't miss a beat. She started by taking our names and then putting our orders under each name - SMART! Per my girlfriends the wings were good, but salty and the mussels were spicy, but delicious, the birthday girl loved her order of mussels and salmon dinner, and it was unanimous the bbq wings were too salty for some peoples liking. As for me the jerk chicken empanadas were great and the oxtails were just okay, but not better than other places we've visited. The empanadas were not too spicy and the crust was crunchy and perfect. The seafood orders were good. The only issue I had was with my drink. I wish the bartender took his time with it. Three of us ordered the same drink and all three tasted different to each other. Some said the liquor was only on the top and watered down. I agree - the champagne was also not that great. They put strawberries in it which threw off the taste a lot. As for the female DJ - she made an announcement that if you have a song request you have to tip her. We all said in unison "Get Out of Here". She wasn't that great to begin with. She played music to her liking it seemed, but she played a little of everything. Will I be back? Yes, but only for group events.

Working on Atlantic avenue, I've been here so many times - lunch, dinner, after work drinks you name it lol. I am shocked I haven't written a review by now. Nonetheless, what keeps me coming back is the consistency in the food. I know that whatever I order I am going to enjoy. On this particular visit, I came on Cinco de Mayo and they had specials for the day. I love fish tacos and so I had to go with that option. The tacos were good as expected, but the STAR of the show for me is always gonna be the rum raisin cake. I don't know what it is but its so good to me. The flavors are so balanced and it always comes out the perfectly warm. Do yourself a favor and stop by if you are in the area or make it a date night/date day or something...just make your way here. I promise you the drinks, food and vibes are all top tier.

Y'all I wanted to love this place so bad! Vibe is good, music is better. But the food was just okay. For checking into Yelp, I got a free ginger ale --cool. I ordered an old fashioned to start and it was just way too sweet, plus had a million ice cubes. Reviews weren't the greatest so I ordered rice & peas and Mac & cheese to be safe. We also got the jerk wings. Rice and peas were pretty good and the jerk wings weren't as bad as the previous reviews. Mac n cheese was not good at all. The service was very slow for a Thursday, even during times they weren't busy. I want to come back on a Friday evening to see how the DJ is. Overall food is ok and drinks weren't too good.

Drinks are nice and strong!!! Food is always tasty and flavorful. Music is a great add on, more of a rustic look. Make reservations tables fill up quick.

My first time here and the ambiance service and food were delicious. I was with a party of 9 celebrating my friends nuptials. The drinks were delicious the Bajan rum punch was on point....the appetizer of jerk wings and muscles with toast was soooo good. For entrees we ordered the griot, oxtails and red snapper. I had the snapper which was so flavorful and the sauce so yummy the veggies were crisp not over cooked and the rice was just right. My friends said the oxtail and griot were also delicious and flavorful. Portion sizes were good and the price point for appetizers drinks and entrees were very very good. This place was a vibe will return very soon.

Let's start with the service. There was one server so I cut her some slack but it was terrible as far as wait time goes. Someone in my party ordered a tea as one of her beverages to start so she'd have a bit of time to warm up before getting her drinks. The waitress took extremely long to come back and tell her they didn't have the tea she requested then took even longer to bring out the tea she settled for. The food came out before the drinks but they both still took very long. I'm sure if they were fully staffed it would have went better. I ordered the oxtail hash and a coconut waffle on the side as well as a peach mango mimosa carafe. The carafe is definitely worth it if you don't just want one glass but also don't want to do bottomless. It's a happy medium. I really enjoyed the food. There was just a bit too much oil on the oxtail hash. Otherwise it was pretty good. It was a pretty calm spot as far as ambiance and decor goes. Not fancy, very casual to grab some food and catch up with friends and/or family.

I was really excited to come here because I heard a lot of good things about that place, especially from reviews here on Google but I was disappointed unfortunately. I don't think they are well-equipped for good crowds which is definitely not good for business right now. I had made a reservation and because they had taken a lot of walkins earlier, the reservation meant nothing. Then when I was finally seated, it took forever to put in my order and way too long to receive the food. And one of my plates was drastically cold. Had the oxtail and hanger steak. Both underwhelming but the oxtail was better than the steak. Also had the jerk wings, those were bomb! Overall: Was expecting better. Best to stick to local family joints for carribean food. But if you do come, make sure to check in and get a free juice/soda coupon!

I decided to give this place a try after my friend hyped this place up a few times. We've known him to have a questionable food palette, and needless to say this will be the final time I take any of his recommendations. I ordered Jerk Chicken, and instead received Jerk Pork. I do not eat pork. The food is way overpriced and you don't even get the right meat, the worst money I've ever spent. Avoid at all costs. I have learned my lesson and will no longer take my friend's recommendations.

Good Day good people! I was in New York City and I had to take a break from pizza and adventure into some Caribbean food! You know how I do, Ambience, Service and of course the FOOD!! Ambience (5 Stars) for a NYC setting I thought it was nice. They had music, vibes were great and overall the mood was great. Service (4.5 Stars) our waiter wasn't bad. I felt there was a few moments he could have had our waters filled or given us an update on the order but he was attentive and good. Food (3 Stars) I ordered the oxtails, peas and rice and curry cauliflower. My wife had the jerk chicken, now my oxtails were a little tough, it was edible still but the Mac and Cheese was the actual highlight of my meal. My wife ate two bites of the jerk chicken and didn't like it, we are not the type to send it back and request something else, the I'll assume manager saw my wife didn't want a to go dish so she knew my wife didn't like the meal. NYC normally come through with the food but this place here belong in New Jersey lol I wouldn't be back.

I've finally had a chance to stop by here. The last time I tried it was pretty crowded at the bar which is where I wanted to sit. We had a few cocktails, jerk wings and fries. I was pleased with the wings as they were wet and not spicy but super flavorful with a great dipping sauce. The fries seemed like fresh hand cut which is always a win im my book. They also knew how to make a classic sidecar. That alone earned them a visit back.

The food was very disappointing.I ordered the griot and black rice and boy do i regret my decision. I shouldve stuck to the delicious jerk chicken that i usually order because my word that griot was overpoweringly the flavor of sour orange and my supposed "passionfruit juice" tasted like passion piss...next time ill order out of this noisy restaraunt and get the jerk.

BK9 is a really great restaurant. I visited on a Friday evening at 6pm or so. We decided to go here right be4 the Ladies Night Barclay Center concert. It was packed. The upstairs section was full from wall to wall. It was out of control up there. When i walked in, i was worried i wouldnt feel comfortable or have space. However, they have a downstairs. Seems weird at first but its so spacious. The air was flowing and the music was on and playing all the classic 90's. If upstairs is too full i highly recommend going down stairs. Our waiter was a really young man. I could tell he was a teen or really early 20's. He was charming, tried his best, was very attentive and we loved him. The drink menu was labeled Ladies Night which i though was impressive and such a good business move. I do believe that the drinks could of used more variety of alcohol. Only one drink was made with tequila. The rest were mostly rum, literally 9 out of 14. My mom ordered a Margarita. I got a jack and cocacola. We ordered the mussels, jerk wings and fried snapper entree. The mussels were delicious and completely different then any i have tasted. They steamed the mussels in a curry sauce. It was spicy but not overly spicy. I really enjoyed it and it was served with toasted bread. The jerk wings were also really good. The color on them was perfect. They were juicy, spicy, flavorful and not too big. The snapper was okay. Out of everything we ordered, it was my least favorite meal. My husband is haitian and I'm use to eating djon djon rice and fish prepared this way. However, the rice needed more flavor and it was really dry. The fish itself was okay. It wasn't huge, perfect sizing. It was really filling as well. Overall i highly recommend it here. I can't wait to visit again. The food, service and vibes here are everything. Don't forget they have a downstairs section. If its too packed upstairs ask to be seated down stairs, you wont regret it.

My Family and I was seated right away upon entering. It was pretty good.for a Saturday night. The hostess was very friendly. The ambiance was nice. Our waitress was nice and made suggestions. We ordered jerk wings (tasty) Cod and Cassava cake (funny taste) Curried Salmon w/ callalo (good ) Jerk chicken (flavor, not hot but under cooked) Oxtail (didn't taste it but sis said it was not good) Mac and cheese (favorite: delicious ) Chicken fingers, fries and tostones (good Portions were small.

I came here for drinks with a friend. Caribbean restaurant on 5th Ave in Park slope brooklyn. Looks like a great afterwork spot. My friend had the oxtail dish which was huge. Nice island music played and the staff was friendly.

I had a great time here celebrating my aunt's graduation dinner. The ambiance was amazing, The music was a bit loud so it felt more like a club, but it was still good service nonetheless. The service was great as well - our waiter was attentive. Lastly, the food was amazing. I had salad, wings, and the jerk chicken dinner. I will definitely come back here again.

So the store is very friendly and in a lovely neighborhood, Park Slope. The first question I asked was how the restaurant was named BK9; I thought it was after the bus route, but it was a dumb question since the route would be B9. So it was named after nine people who invested in this one restaurant, which there is a small picture in the corner of the bar. Tonight was date night with my wife, and we traveled from the Bronx to Brooklyn parking is horrible, but we managed. So when you enter, it's not very friendly off the bat, but the decor is charming. So we were seated by a lovely young lady, and Denise was our server. The appetizer we started with was the Oxtail Empanadas. Oh my goodness, it was well seasoned, and it was great. Every bite was delicious. The only drawback was they forgot to take the bay leaf out and the bone, but it was delicious. It is greasy, so eat it over the plate. To drink, I had ginger ale and cremas (surprised to see this drink after Christmas). Cremas was served in a wine glass, and it was delicious, not too thick and not too watery, and the right about of rum in it. Now to the main course, I had the oxtail bone, with rice and peas, plantains and cabbage. (Side note they have a lot of sides on the menu, but you cant substitute; you just have to buy the sides). I also got callaloo and mac and cheese. I am not a fan of cabbage, so I can't judge it, but my wife loved it; she loves the kick and spicy. The rice was well portioned, with a lot of gravy for the oxtails, and they weren't stingy on the number of oxtails. It wasn't seasoned like the empanadas, but it was still delicious. The Callaloo wasn't all that it was decent; the macaroni and cheese were on point and very good. The service from Denise was phenomenal, and I would come back if she were our waitress again. But overall, this is the first restaurant that I would give five stars for 2022.

I highly recommend this restaurant! If I could give it ten stars, I would!! The food, service and ambiance is by far the best! Definitely check it out!!