Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

A casual Caribbean outpost specializing in a modern approach to classic island cooking. Drawing from the diverse roots of Jamaican cuisine the kitchen offers delicacies like jerk chicken, escovitch fish, oxtail and curried goat seasoned with scotch bonnet peppers and fiery jerk spices.

9 / 10
1322
ratings
  • Phone

    (646) 588-5375

  • Website

    misslilysnyc.com

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  • Type

    Caribbean Restaurant

Address

132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St) New York , NY 10012 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 345


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Ms Helene

Ackee hummus with grilled flatbread & hot pepper shrimp apps, then steamed porgy on bammy and jerk salmon with side of rice and peas and Jamaican vegetables . Good sangria and sorrel drinks.

Eater

They might have cracked the code for the perfect fry width. They’re so thin that they veer towards matchstick, but they still have enough heft to evoke the idea that they were once a humble potato . Read more

Risa

Call ahead to make sure they have the coconut cake & have them set aside a piece for you when you get there. Everything jerk is amazing, but don't miss out on the smokey-sweet grilled pork ribs !

Jess Naldo

LOVE AT FIRST BITE: Jerk chicken , jerk pork , oxtail , sangria , rice and beans... Everything! Laid-back yet festive vibe with attentive and fun service . Can't wait to be back for brunch !

Paige C

Loved everything about this restaurant . The goat stew was fantastic, as was the punch. Recommend coming with a group and ordering one of everything. Service was excellent.

Elevine Berge

My new favourite place - Fresh green juices , reggae , lovely staff , grilled fish salads , sweet plantains ...what's not to love!? ???????????????? ???? ???? ????

Nate Beatty

Original home of the best jerk chicken in the city . The organic salad with the fish has a great flavor and a tangy sweetness from the mango that is refreshing and satisfying. Not too sweet - spot on!

Angela Wen

Perfect place for a birthday party! Such a fun vibe, everyone's super friendly and the food is so good. Don't leave without the jerk wings , corn on the cob, oxtail stew , and coconut cake .

Gabriel Ruas Santos-Rocha

Phenomenal Jamaican food in a great environment with super nice servers. The juice bar adjacent to it is also superb and Melvin is the nicest guy!

RcLA

Try the ackee and salt fish , get extra festival . The Dutty Wine (red wine sangria ) was good and so was the Bellini . Great atmosphere and nice staff .

Mike W

Great vibe in this place. Unique menu offerings. Attentive owner who made us feel like home. Well prepared food. A little on the pricy side with my sandwich , side, and a smoothie coming out at $29.

Elon Rubin

This is one of the coolest and best places in NYC/the village . The food outstanding: I got a jerk chicken roti , jerk corn and rice and beans. The prices are very cheap . Highly recommended!

Stephan

This place def have a Jamaican vibe,from the food to the aroma. Bruch meal to fill you up and then some. Bottomless on Lily's punch is amazing.

Monica Cullen

On my first day of restaurant week Miss Lily's gave to me: jerk corn , watermelon & feta salad , jerk chicken and dark n' stormy rum cake ! The servings are generous and the staff is very friendly !

Bitches Who Brunch

The Bitches Say: A-. The ambiance, service, and most importantly, food at Miss Lily’s were authentically Jamaican and equally fun. Don’t worry, be happy & brunch on, Bitches! Read more

Raquelle Jessie

Awesomeee atmosphere! Get the fried fish sandwich on coco bread & ask for extra scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce on the side. Get the street grilled jerk corn on the side too!

Michael Morgan

Great vibe and amazing Food. There is a DJ at all times playing a selection of reggae music . It is a bit expensive , but well worth it. Try the Jerk Chicken and Plantains .

Bunmi

Everything is spectacular but the highlights are the corn & coconut cake ... and the jerk chicken is spot on too - honestly you can't go wrong. Order the whole menu!

StayNYC Rentals

The essential qualities of a perfect birthday restaurant are as follows: legitimately fun, good for groups , scene-y but not annoying, great food, and reasonable prices. Miss Lily’s covers all.

Rebecca Mazza

The staff at the juice bar are always super friendly and take care of all your needs. Love the pb&j shake with blueberry and the jerk chicken roti . Also don't forget about their delicious coffee !!

CollegeFashionista

Miss Lily's is the perfect place to grab a snack in between classes . The colors and energy of the restaurant alone are enough to pump you up. We can get enough of their delicious and fresh juices .

Jenai Domingo

The Jamaican breakfast was amazing. My hard to please Jamaican mom even said it was very good.

Elizabeth Beasley

Miss Lily’s creamy, and decadent banana pudding comes layered with freshly cut bananas and delicious vanilla wafers for some added texture.

Caroline Schulweis

The food here is delicious. Get the jerk chicken with chutney marmalade and the Ackee dip & plantain chips !

Sam Molter

MS. Lily's provides a fun atmosphere with laid back , Caribbean vibes. Tuesday evenings in the summertime they have a crab boil special that will not disappoint!

Kris Brooks

The food was absolutely delicious. Please do yourself a favor and order the Jamaican Breakfast : Ackee and Saltfish, Callaloo , fresh fruit , festivals , and ripe plantains ! Yum! Ate the whole thing!

Martha

excellent food, ambience and staff . a must visit place for everyone. get the corn , jerk wings , chicken , short ribs , oxtail . yummy!

Bin Yang

Jerk chicken 's really tender and not that spicy . The cod fish fritters are delicious but the portions are a tad small. Overall great food and pretty cool crowd. Don't forget your plantains !

SKW

Fun spot! Everything on the menu is delicious and the staff is awesome. Jerk chicken is fantastic.

Evan

Melvin will probably call you beautiful and make your day. Jerk chicken is delicious; juices will make you feel amazing; cold brew coffee ; a ginger shot called "Legalize It." What's not to love?

Judith O.

Currently smashing a jerk chicken (spicy as hell, but not in a needless way) roti . Food is still fusion-y Caribbean but was better & more authentic than I've ever had here before. Also: great coffee .

Rafi Syed

The back room is great for groups . But if you're stuck up front, hit the bar and get the cocktail with sake in it. Also, don't forget to check out the little shop of rasta oddities next door.

Juan Manuel Berros

Crispy calamari and jerk chicken were fantastic. Drinks weren't remarkable.Great experience overall, would come again.

Alejandro Rico

Loud but the ultra delicious food and the coolest crew I've seen make it perfect for a fun night with friends, plus they have Ginger Beer . Totally worth it.

L Erskine

Such great, friendly and attentive service at the Juice Box! Get the delicious fish sandwich ! But don't get the roti if you've actually had roti , cause it ain't a roti .

Wesley Bliss

Even better than I expected. The juices are fresh & low in pulp. The smoothies are also very flavorful. Friendly staff topped it off nicely!

Michelle Cheung

This place can get pricey though I still love it. I'm addicted to the corn . The roti wraps are more filling than the rice platter IMO. Jerk chicken , goat curry all good

Alexis Bendjouia

Really good vibes for dinner . Loud music , dim lighting , tasty cocktails , cool food selection. Watermelon salad really refreshing, good fish tacos

Francis Udler

Such a cool vibe. Great music great food. Had the curry chicken roti - good, huge portion , heart.

Kimmie Ohh

The Jamaican sampler is a feast of curry goat , oxtail stew , jerk chicken & callaloo . Get the grilled jerk corn too!

Emily Wilson

Shitty, faux-hip vibe and terrible service, although the food is pretty tasty. I liked the jerk corn and the shrimp curry . ALSO: there's no real alcohol in the $13 cocktails , only soju , sake , & bonal.

Foursquare Insiders

"Jamaican like no other. Be sure to get at least one order of the Jerk Grilled Corn . They also make a mean Dark & Stormy ." - Alexa Mehraban, @EatingNYC Read more

Jessica Li

Get the Jamaican breakfast ! The festival was also amazing - almost as good (if not better) than the festival I had in Jamaica.

Robert Stevenson

Easy in and out spot, great Jamaican roti 's (burritos ) if you like spicey do the chicken jerky otherwise the curry , and the banana pudding is perfect small desert finish

Crain's New York Business

Jerk is not the only way to go. There’s a vegan Bushman plate, steamed grouper , and oxtails layered with deep flavor from three days marinating in garlic , onion , scallion , ginger and carrot.-G. Greene Read more

J B

Really good food and vibes. Massive portions . Cocktails are a little average but the atmosphere makes up for it. It’s get crowded !

Jeff Petriello

Miss Lily's wins. The service, the atmosphere, and the food are all wonderful. Also, love the rumors that Beyoncé had her bday upstairs.

Branzino Bandini

This Jamaican eatery hijacks huevos rancheros . Coconut milk added to a base of kidney beans . Crispy fried plantain strips, a pair of over-easy eggs and sliced avocado make it a meal. $12.

Andrea Ferreyros

The brunch special here is a great deal. Unlimited 2 hour brunch cocktails + 1 entree for $30. Good for groups !

Resa Ng

Had their chicken and waffle for brunch , reminiscent of duck and waffle from London. Worth a try!

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