Sylvia's

I love this place!!! I swear I tried every Jamaican restaurant in Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas, and this one is by far the best! They season their food really well, and it always taste so fresh! I literally will not order curry, chicken, plantain, or cornbread from anywhere else. The people are super nice and welcoming, and the service is amazing!

Terribly disappointed. My expectations were really high, being a native of Jamaica and knowing a lot of Jamaicans live in New York. I tried the jerk chicken, jerk pork and curry goat. The chicken and pork was super dry; either overdone or maybe they were leftovers from lunch hour. The goat was average; missing the thick, rich flavor and texture you get from a good curry goat plate. I was told by family who live in New York that they have eaten here before and that it just wasn’t as good this time around. So maybe it was just an off day for the restaurant.

I just discovered Sylvia's a little over a month ago, stopped in and got some jerk chicken to take home. We enjoyed it so much that we get it once a week now. The other night as I was eating it I felt (this is definitely corny) a wave of love wash over me. I thought "this must be what it would feel like if my mother cooked me my favorite dish". Sylvia definitely loves cooking and it comes through in the food - it's like getting a hug. On top of that, every person who I've met working there is warm and welcoming. The ladies behind the counter encourage me to try other dishes but I can't get enough of the chicken. I look forward to it every week. The portions are healthy, the rice and peas are delicious and the plantains are always magically perfect. Thank you Miss Sylvia!

Food is horrible. I dont get the reviews. Fried Chicken has no flavor was undercooked. Rice was bland. This is not Jamaican food or even just good food. Waste of $15 dollar. Had to throw the whole plate of food in the garbage. Have tried them twice now. Other time was the oxtail that taste like it look. BLAND. Big mistake both time. Waste of time and money. They taste worse then hospital food. These positive reviews must be fake because how?

Fall off the bone tender Oxtails made with Love‼️🌻 Feels and tastes like home 🇯🇲 . Thank you so much.

Oxtails, rice and peas, cabbage and meat pie. All authentic and I enjoyed it all. The only thing I shared off this meal is the picture. You know it's good when they care enough to deliver the same quality they serve in the restaurant.

This is my go-to for lunch. My first option. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. They have all of your traditional Jamaican dishes, and all of them are very tasty. I'm biased because I love their fried ckicken! It has just the right amount of spice and a little kick of pepper. Mama Sylvia and her daughter and staff are very friendly. You can eat in or grab a to go order. Either way, you'll be satisfied 😌 💯 👌 😉

They really spend time and effort preparing their dishes. Very tastee.My only stipulation is just fall back on the hot pepper 🌶 a bit overboard with the spice. It's a B for effort 👌