Fishermans Cove
“Such delicious food in huge portions (and I can eat a lot) for cheap prices!”
“You get a lot of food for cheap prices”
“The system they have going at Fisherman's Cove is also perfect because you order and they give you a number on your receipt to avoid confusion.”
Fishermans Cove
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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I was in the area and checked my yelp bookmarks for a place to eat lunch. I prepared myself for a long line based on the reviews but the wait wasn't too bad.
The restaurant was a lot bigger than it looked from the outside. Most people were ordering take out but they have several table and chairs if you want to sit and eat.
The place was clean and bustling with customers coming and going.
I ordered two jerk chicken lunch specials with oxtail gravy, for $7 each. The lunches came in the mini Styrofoam bowls and my greedy side initially said dag it's not a lot of food, lol. Boy was I mistaken, I waited to feast on my food until I got home. The jerk chicken was nicely seasoned and was abundantly piled in that mini bowl. I couldn't even eat all of it one sitting. The rice and peas were cooked well and the plantains sealed the deal. This is one of those spots I will keep bookmarked to return again.
While out near Flatbush Junction recently one rainy evening, I was fortunate enough to be famished and needing to eat before my commute from Brooklyn. My friend quickly walked me to Fisherman's Cove. Being a local resident of the neighborhood I had the upmost trust in my friend who definitely didn't disappoint.
Man! The only thing I got, …the jerk chicken, …fantastic! Okay, now let me give you a play-by-play.
Walked in, …straight ahead.
A few people were in line.
Got behind them.
Looked at the menu.
Saw the medium jerk chicken.
It was $8.50 (comes w/ two slices of bread).
Ordered it!
Got my numbered ticket.
Turned around and went back near the entrance where the man was with the big knife and all the chicken spread out across the huge grill.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
He slammed the knife down with authority into the chicken. He slid the chopped pieces into the container.
A deep Jamaican accent called out the number on my ticket.
I raised my hand.
I walked forward.
Deep Jamaican accent again, asked what type of sauce.
I said half jerk, …half bbq.
Got container.
Went to a seat on opposite side of restaurant.
Told friend goodbye.
Chucked up the deuces (made a peace sign with my fingers and threw said hand in the air to symbol to my friend good evening, peace, love, and soul).
Sat my tail in the seat.
Opened container holding the hot juicy chicken that smelled glorious.
And the rest is history!
I apologize for not being able to continue the story. I think I might have blanked out from ecstasy and have no idea what words to use in describing the rest. All I can say is, "Good Stuff!"
I do happen to recall snippets of the aftermath. A bare container sat in front of me with a bit of ravaged looking bones. They looked as if a savage had gotten ahold of them. (shrugs) I'm not sure what happened.
come here to get your jerk chicken fix. the line can be a little long at times. for example if you order a medium or large chicken it has usually taken at least 10 minutes. got a medium chicken recently and it was all leg quarters. so not sure if they have white meat (maybe if you order a large). if you order something that is already pre-made it'll be pretty quick. they also serve other specialties like stewed oxtail. but chicken here is tasty.
I had the pleasure of visiting Fisherman's Cove after shopping at Target. I do appreciate that this location is very large and spacious.
I also love the fact that after paying for your food, you receive a ticket with a number and wait your turn until your food arrive.
This restaurant isn't necessarily disorganized but they need more people to handle the food. There's one person making every customer's order while the other workers are standing around talking.
Now to the food, my curry goat was slightly burnt. It was spicy but the gravy was rather thick and I believe the food was not fresh and had been sitting there for a few hours. The cabbage was okay. The plantains were over ripe. I really wish restaurants would stop serving over ripe plantains. I know the difference! Lol anyways, the rice and peas were pretty much standard and dry. The large plate was $9.50.
I waited about ten minutes for my food. The macaroni and cheese was also very dried up.
I think I'd order another dish from this location aside from the Jerk chicken as that's freshly grilled. Other than that, try another location instead or try coming when the food is just cooked (lunch time). I came in the evening. I will try their food again to give it another shot.
The line here is usually waaaay too long so I don't even bother during the weekdays. It is especially crowded because Brooklyn College is around the corner so the lunch rush is NUTS. I see why though because the food is so damn good. It reminds me of my grandma's cooking as a kid which is a plus all the way. I don't really buy Jamaican food often because I can cook it myself but sometimes I need a break. Anyway on to the review…
I don't remember what I had the first time but the last time I went I ordered Escovitch fish with rice and peas with stew fish gravy on top, and macaroni instead of salad for just $9.50. The menu is very small which is great because you won't be overwhelmed with options. Its basic Chicken or Fish with rice and peas and a choice of side. My server was nice and the line was short (I went near closing yuusssss). When I got home my box felt heavy and I realized that my server put two whole fish in it instead of one. Jackpot! I saved the second fish for my lunch the next day so I was a happy camper. The system they have going at Fisherman's Cove is also perfect because you order and they give you a number on your receipt to avoid confusion. I would recommend this place to anyone craving a good ol' Jamaican dinner. BTW for those who are not familiar our food is pretty damn heavy so be prepared to save half of it for the next day or split the meal with your friend haha.
i stopped in while craving jerk chicken and wanted to give this location a try since the newkirk one doesnt give good portions in my opinion. ordered 2 orders of the quarter chicken and it is a lot of chicken! bbq and jerk sauce on top and it was tasty! pretty good deal and quick service
Right when you get off the subway 2 line. Get off on the last station, Flatbush, right by Brooklyn College. It opens past 12. The line dies down of course late at night but the selection is fewer.
I had a very memorable time in my early 20s in Jamaica, and had a life changing event happened during that period. So to me, anytime when I get to have Jamaican food, my heart skips a beat or two and I have flashback to when I was barely 22 and was set to become a diplomat's wife in Jamaica. Sometimes life is stranger than fiction. Decades later, and at the end of the day, the only thing we have left are memories, specifically, food memories.
This place, for that reason, hit that memory spot.
I'm interested in their salted fish and that was only available over breakfast. I opted to get curry goat. It's boney and good. Jerk chicken is super yummy. I think it's a very authentic experience in this part of neighborhood where it's filled with Western Indians. I liked my meal, and plan to come over in the morning to grab some salted fish for breakfast. $5.
I thought I had reviewed this place but I guess not. Afterall, I have been eating here for about 50 times in the past 3 months. Yeah, not good. Wait, SO GOOD. I strolled into this place one day and I ordered chicken but they gave me goat. I was not happy about that. I ate the goat anyways, that's when I accidently discovered how good it was. I dragged a friend with me to get lunch here. Let's just say, we've been here way too many times in the past couple of months.
This location offers some breakfast options, which I have not tried yet but looks reasonably priced and just throwing it out there.
Jerk Chicken – You get a whole leg and thigh. This is what I usually get when I eat at the premises. I ordered this to go once, about 1 hour away, it didn't taste as good. Don't do it. They usually offer hot sauce, jerk sauce, or BBQ sauce. I like mine with no sauce.
Curry Chicken – My second option when I want chicken with some sauce. I've had my share of curry chicken in different types of cuisine and who doesn't love some curry chicken? Super tender and juicy!
Curry Goat – very tender, and not tough at all. I thought I was going crazy but I tried it more than once, the curry goat is in fact way more spicier than the curry chicken. I'm a weakling when it comes to spice so I'm ready to cry whenever I crave for this deliciousness. It's worth tearing and sniffling over.
Oxtail – I love oxtail in almost every way, let's just leave it at that. The sauce was more on the sweet side though, but who doesn't love some oxtail gravy?
Stew Chicken – The way this chicken is prepared is quite similar to the oxtail. The sauce has sweeter notes. I love my Jerk chicken and curry chicken though so I've only had this once.
I just have to mentioned that I love the over done cabbage. I shouldn't be eating too much cabbage or in fact too much of this but I can't help myself. The rice and peas might be too dry for some. I've haven't tried the plantains, mac and cheese, and other items I have not mentioned.
All the chicken and goat is very tender and juicy and just falls right off the bone when you poke at it. They have great lunch specials starting at $5.50, so worth it. Usually a "small" (lunch special) will fill me up for lunch. The small comes is a nice portion with an option of one side (plantains or cabbage) and your choice or white rice or rice and peas. Medium comes with two sides and a nice hefty portion.
My usual order: "Jerk Chicken small, rice and peas, cabbage with oxtail gravy." $5.50. (the oxtail gravy goes over the rice and peas to make it less dry)
The service could really use some work but I can really understand when I see them dealing with some of these customers in there … but hey, I wasn't a difficult customer, a smile or some manners would be nice.