Josie's Jamerican Kitchen - Waterbury

Absolutely amazing!! My friend and I had made reservations before our visit. We were expecting the typical Caribbean restaurant experience (you know what I mean, right?), but we were pleasantly surprised by the outstanding service we received here. This place truly feels like a FAMILY-owned restaurant. We came in using a Groupon while we were in the area, and once we were seated, we were treated to a fantastic meal. The portions are generous, the drinks are strong, and the overall atmosphere is just filled with good vibes. The next time I’m in the area, I’ll definitely be stopping by again—no question about it! Thank you, Josie's!!

What a fantastic spot! The prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious. I'm not entirely sure how authentic it is, but it’s a wonderful departure from typical dining options. Since we’re not familiar with Jamaican cuisine, we were a bit unsure about what to order, but the staff guided us in making our selections. We started with the jerk chicken wings, then tried the curry goat and oxtail, all of which were amazing. We also happened to visit on a night with live music, which made the experience even better. Don't miss the tamarind juice drink! The location is easy to access from the highway, with ample parking available. The vibrant bar area greets you right when you walk in, and there’s a cozy seating area with more than a dozen tables around the corner.

Wow! This restaurant serves an amazing lunch. The staff's friendliness is unmatched, and the plantain chips they place on each table are absolutely delicious. The jerk chicken and curry goat are both incredible, brimming with freshness, flavor, and authentic spices. The portion sizes are generous, and you can truly taste the passion in the food, as Mama Josie is in the kitchen crafting her culinary magic. Yes, there's a Josie, and she makes a point to come out and interact with guests. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to visit again.

Went to Josie’s jamerican kitchen today with my friend— We were absolutely delighted with our food. It’s a small restaurant in a small plaza off Scott road in Waterbury, Ct. behind Ninos restaurant We wanted to try this place but hadn’t had the chance to till today. It is tastefully decorated in bright colors and West Indies flair. The cook and waitress/hostess were both very pleasant. And the food was served quickly but not rushed. We had the curry shrimp dinner and the curry goat dinner. Both were served with cabbage carrots and rice and beans. All was delicious!!! The goat meat melted in your mouth — and the shrimp was excellent. We are already making plans to go again soon!! It’s a hidden gem if you like Caribbean food you have to try this place! They have specials on certain days and happy hour deals as well! Go and check Josie’s out you will be glad you did!! I know we were !!

Miss Josie's food is AMAZING! My friends and I had such an excellent experience eating here we knew we wanted to leave a review before we even finished our apps. To start we had the stuffed chicken curry Johnny cakes, island fries, and the jerk wings. The wings were huge and so delicious! The plantains that came with everything were melt in your mouth good. Miss Josie dipping sauces were all homemade and SO tasty. We also tried the jerk chicken and pork. Some of the most tender meat i have ever eaten. We were shoveling food in faster than you could imagine. Luckily, we still had room for pound cake because it was so fluffy and like heaven with Miss Josies chef special sauce. Couldn't say better things about this family owned restaurant. Our waitress was so friendly and made us really feel at home. Miss Josie came out of the kitchen to meet us and couldn't be sweeter! Sold out of the soup of the day and she whipped up a batch of veggie soup on the fly. If I could give them ten stars, I would. Seriously, you will not regret stopping by for dinner. (In fact, tomorrow I'll be by to pick up some banana bread)