Chef BigWayne Jamaican Cuisine

My boyfriend and I came here for the first time today and let me just say, this was the best Caribbean restaurant in Buffalo! I got the jerk chicken meal, and the chicken was juicy and tender! It had the right amount of spice and everything! Make sure you guys come and check them out! Believe the hype.

If you are looking for traditional Jamaican food, this is the place! We ordered 2 Jerk Chicken Combos and ended up sharing one and taking the other home! The jerk sauce is spicy and flavorful, the chicken falls off of the bone and the festivals are the best we’ve ever had! The service is beyond friendly…she even found me an extra serving of mac and cheese and brought it out at no charge! It might be missing the sunshine and sand, but the flavor and service with a smile makes up for it! 🇯🇲

My wife had Big Chef Wayne cater my birthday party on10/4/2025 at our home. The food, service, and professionalism was unremarkable! We didn't know how much food we would need for 20-25 people, they advised us and gave us a price. They also added some extras in our package. The amount of food was right on the point, with some food left over. Everything was amazing! If you're looking for a catered dinner or whatever, you must consider Big Chef Wayne's restaurant. Thank you sir for the blessings, we will definitely be back!

My experience at Chef Bigwayne Jamaican Cuisine was outstanding! The oxtails meal served with rice festival and plantains was a true delight—flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The jerk chicken and Jamaican beef patty were equally delicious, showcasing the chef’s mastery of traditional Jamaican flavors. The welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant made me feel right at home, and the service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. It’s also great to support a small, black-owned business that values quality and authenticity. I highly recommend Chef Bigwayne Jamaican Cuisine to anyone looking for the best authentic taste of Jamaica, excellent service, and a family-friendly dining experience. Five stars all around!

While the food wasn’t quite what I hoped for, I appreciate the effort. The jerk wings were decent, but the Rasta pasta fell short of my expectations. As someone from NYC, I’ve had the chance to try some amazing flavors, and this didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The plantain could have been sweeter as well. I’d love to see some improvements, as there’s definitely potential here!

Man listen, if you’re into Caribbean or Jamaican food, this is the place for you. The atmosphere at bazar is amazing, showcasing multiple hidden gems all under the same roof. The star of the show is Chef Big Wayne’s restaurant. We had the Curry stew with rice and peas along with some vegetable patties. The stew was perfectly cooked, veggies were just right, spice level precise. The flakey patties were hot and filled with deliciously sauced/mixed vegetables. This place lived up to its reputation as well ass exceeded all of my expectations. If you’re hungry GO THERE NOW! 😁🫡 (Customer service 10 out of 10)✅

Jamaican food is one of those cuisines that is always a great idea. Understanding how to layer meat with flavor and balancing that out with spices and ensuring it’s brined all juicy is an art form! The staff at Chef Wayne’s spot are amazing, not only friendly but helpful and honestly reminding you what good service looks like! They were so kind and went above and beyond, which in the service industry can be very hit or miss. Now we arrived knowing we wanted all the beef patties lol, Jerk chicken (which comes with your choice of rice & peas or Mac n cheese with plantains and fried sweet bread) and Rasta Pasta which we added Curry Chicken which wouldn’t work flavor profile wise but wow, I was shook. The Jerk has such a level of depth of flavor and fell off the bone which just shows a skilled chef that executes every time. I even received a free Pattie which I’m so grateful for! Get behind small businesses WNY! These people are great at what they do and come with talent and all the flavors.

We had the Oxtail and the Curry Goat combos! Food is the best Jamaican I have eaten so far in Buffalo. Previously I had the beef patties too which were also good. Chef Wayne is super friendly and an expert in flavor. Highly recommend this place located inside of the West Side Bazaar!

This is in the new West Side Bazaar, to replace the one that burned in 2022. The new location used to be a bootleg warehouse during Prohibition. Suitably, there's a bar on the first floor! Chef Big Wayne and his nephew Kyiree were happy to see us: Buffalo was bracing for another storm (1/22/25) and many chefs and customers had stayed home. Very friendly service, amazing aromas from the stove as the order was being prepared, and a quick filling of our order. We chose to eat in the comfortable food court, open daily 11-8pm. The food was delicious! Slow-simmered oxtail stew, caramelized from hours of cooking; a curried goat meal with carrots and potatoes perfectly seasoned and tender, with mac and cheese, with cabbage cooked with a hint of spice. The plantains were lovely. We also loved the Ting soda in pink grapefruit, and a sorrel/ginger soda, both Jamaican favorites.

Absolutely the best! Jamaican food in the 716! Just enough spice to tingle, without overwhelming. Everything is made to order, so it takes a moment to get your food. Totally worth the wait.

Ties for best Jamaican food in Buffalo with Chef Wayne's buddy, Darian - must check it out! Big portions We'll be back soon.... To try more tasty dishes.

He was at the Diversity Festival recently, a festival that was all but rained out. I ordered oxtails...yummy! Hadn't had them in years they're not on many menus. The serving was large, with carrots and potato and served on a bed of rice. The takeout container was compostable: yay! As anyone knows who reads my reviews, I don't like disposable.

The service was excellent. The food was even better than I expected. I ordered the jerk chicken wings with a side of Mac and cheese. The price was reasonable. The chicken was cooked to perfection. I'd definitely recommend them to any looking for authentic Jamaican cuisine.

The gentleman who took my order was SO nice! I'm also VERY grateful for him because he put me on goat!! I was going to order chicken curry because I knew I already liked it, but by a twist of fate goat curry was rung up. He was going to correct the order for me but I figured, why not? The goat was so tender and full of flavor. I'd almost liken the flavor of the meat to a Chuck roast or even corned beef. Absolutely divine! If you're coming to this restaurant, COME HUNGRY! The food is delicious and the portions are HUGE! The West Side Bazaar is clean, everyone is friendly, and there are plenty of spots to sit. If I could give Chef Bigwayne 10 stars out of 5, I would! If you guys are seeing this, THANK YOU and I will definitely be back!

The Oxtail with Mac and Jerk Chicken with their special sauce on rice is chefs kiss! Food was absolutely delicious and tasteful I cannot get enough! Staff was very pleasant and nice, will definitely be back again! The festival and plantain is also like no other I've ever tasted!

Best Jamaican food in the town . No one in Buffalo messing with Big Wayne straight

food look good, smell good and taste better. the guys behind the counter took care of us. bless up big man

the best Jamaican food in Buffalo!!!!!!! the jerk chicken meal with the festival was the best i had 20/10