Fisherman’s Cove
“Something that was made in-house, however, was the wonderfully refreshing Jamaica limeade.”
“It's one of my go-to places once I leave train station both going to work or coming back from work.”
“Once i arrived at the plaza, I did a quick bike by for all my food options, and for some strange reason Fiserman's cove stood out to me over don burrito.”
Fisherman’s Cove
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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a bit torn on what the star rating should be but i decided on 3 stars because the service was indifferent, the food was a-ok and nothing quite special, it was a decent price for the portions. the only gripe is when they scoop up the food youre getting a mixed randomness of chicken parts – some have meat and some won't. so your meal will vary because theres a possiblity that you have a meal full of bony chicken pieces. they do sell the jerk chicken by the piece as well which is quite affordable. this location is convenient as it is right on top of the newkirk train station. we also tried the authentic limeade and that was ok as well.
Yardies will be yardies. I've experienced both types– the ultra sweet, ultra hospitable, super friendly and nice, and the rude, inconsiderate, brash, "Mean Jamaican Lady" like Eric says below. Stereotype? Yes, but where would the world be without them?
I love the Oxtail at the Cove. The Jerk chicken is decent, but I just go for the Oxtail or the Escoveitch Snapper. Pricing is just about the same as anywhere in the neighborhood, and the service is exactly like everyone else says, and the stereotype of the latter Yardie.
Maybe it's culture clash, or maybe it's bc I've just grown up with the Mmmhmmm and the attitudes, so i don't pay it any mind. Either way, when I go to the Cove, I go for food, not customer care. Again, it's prob bc I'm not a newly planted Urban Pioneer exploring the "cultural capital" of my cool Brooklyn neighborhood.
You want good food? Go to the Cove. You want service, go to Negril in the Village, pay triple the price, and prob encounter a nuanced version of the same attitude.
Damned solid Jamaican grub, y'all!
For being a Jamaican place, there wasn't as much attitude when ordering as I expected there to be. Prices were decent, portions were huge. Chicken itself had really good flavor on its own. I prefer jerk that's grilled in, not just sauce on top. But the flavor was decent. No spice (to my palate), though.
The curry goat had some good spice, and was perfectly tender. Mad props there.
Rice & beans were fine. Had to use the curry sauce to get some consistent moisture.
Cabbage was on point for the batch we got, though my friends said sometimes you get cabbage that hasn't been cooked down enough. They listed a few other consistency issues.
The plantains were dried out (again, consistency; my friends said they're usually amazing).
Limeade was the best I've had.
A-okay spot. I'd try again in a heartbeat. Best Jamaican in the city? Nope. But, honestly, the second best I've found, in an area of the city where I'm likely to travel repeatedly.
GOOD JERK CHICKEN W/ RICE & PEAS. I agree with mostly everyone about the service. It is super slow and the people definitely don't want to be there, however, there is one young lady who is always at the register, who is professional and nice. The others ARE NOT MEAN, they just seem disgruntled. FOOD IS GOOD. BIG PORTIONS. I buy smalls.
When you get takeout Jamaican food, does the attitude of the staff, service or any of that other stuff matter? Isn't it all about the tasty plate you're about to destroy at home? I've lived in Flatbush for over 10 years and I don't expect to go to any Jamaican take out place and be greeted with smiles and warmth — that's just not the nature of these places. Maybe it's a Jamaican thing, because all the Trinidadian and Roti places are full of VERY friendly folks. The people that work there do their job and that's fine. If you are a regular they are much much nicer to you. That's true everywhere isn't it?
On to the food which is the important part. There is no shortage of bad Caribbean food in this area. I mean, stale, underseasoned, over/undercooked BAD food. So it is such a relief that this place, which I walk by on my way home from the train station is good, consistent and reliable. Jerk chicken always spot on, rice and peas is perfect, not heavy, not overly seasoned, texture of the rice is good. Other standouts are the stewed oxtail (YUMMMM – probably the best item on the menu but it's not something I can eat all the time), browned stewed chicken and cabbage. Macaroni is also good though it gets sold out very early. It's always in high demand so I don't understand why they are ALWAYS sold out. Duh, make MORE!!
Also, because of where it is located I am absolutely sure that the after-work rush and crowd is very predictable. They KNOW this is going to happen every single day. So why is there always a 15-20 minute wait like half the week for chicken if you go there between 5:30-7? It's dinner time!! Fire up that grill and be prepared. Also, I would LOVE if they were open later. The area is much safer now than it used to be so I don't know why the businesses that have been here for a long time still close so early. STAY OPEN LATER….your neighbors would LOVE YOU for it. Those are my only complaints, the flow of food and availability doesn't make sense to me but overall, you will never have a bad meal here. I hear they deliver too. I don't get Jamaican food anywhere else near my house and if you are a local, you shouldn't either.