Negril BK

"Seafood shines at Park Slope’s Negril BK, as so does the atmosphere; the restaurant has three themed rooms that each give off a different island vibe. The crispy stuffed snapper served with pumpkin rice is a standout, though classics like braised oxtail and curry goat are also on deck. For dessert, try the rich bread pudding. Cocktails mostly fall under $15, and include options inspired by flavors of the islands, such as with a soursop rum punch." - Korsha Wilson, Brianne Garrett, Ryan Sutton

"Park Slope has a limitless number of family-friendly restaurants, including this Jamaican spot on 5th Avenue with a big outdoor dining area and delicious oxtails. Start with some egg rolls stuffed with salt fish, then make sure at least one person gets collards on their plate. The collards are finely chopped and screaming with scotch bonnet spice. As a rule of thumb, we encourage our relatives to order rum cocktails when we’re all together. This approach stands at Negril." - hannah albertine, kenny yang

"This Caribbean spot on 5th Avenue is a real triple threat: the Jamaican cocktails are memorable, their jerk lamb meatballs and stuffed snapper are worth traveling for, and they even have a few booths for small groups on their sidewalk patio. The catch is, a lot of people know these three things already, which is why their first come first served patio is usually packed on weekends. Show up early for a Sunday night table or stop by for oxtails on a weeknight." - nikko duren

"In our minds, summertime, snapper, and oxtails always work well together. That’s why this Caribbean spot on 5th Avenue makes for an ideal outdoor dining location when there are no cars in sight and a cool breeze (if you’re lucky). In addition to dishes like jerk lamb meatballs and stuffed snapper you’ll want to eat on a hot summer day, they also make memorable rum cocktails. The catch is, a lot of people know how great Negril is already, which is why their first-come, first-served street patio set-up is usually packed on weekends. Our advice? Show up early for a table and oxtails should be in reach." - Hannah Albertine

"It is possible that nobody in New York City (and certainly nobody in Park Slope) is having more fun than whoever happens to be eating at Negril — and it’s only become more apparent with the advent of outdoor dining. Potent rum cocktails and a reggae soundtrack that often spills out into the street might merit a visit for the scene alone, even if the food were nothing special. But it is: D’Roundabout — a shareable feast of oxtail, curry goat, and jerk chicken plus rice and peas, pumpkin rice, fried plantains, and collards — is an obvious starting point, but don’t miss the unassuming but richly flavored stew peas. The dining room takes reservations, but the competitive curbside cabanas are first come, first serve. —Rachel T. Sugar" - Eater Staff, NYMag Staff