Goody's BBQ Chicken and Ribs — Restaurant in New York

JAMAICA 🇯🇲 Eat the World NYC review: Not much can go wrong at Goody's, around since 1989 in Arverne. You can certainly find its fair share of one star reviews posted by disgruntled customers, but it is more than likely no one ever read those and even less likely anything changed. Because why would it need to? The line is out the door but there is a smile on each and every face, even the children in strollers are not fussing. Everyone knows that something delicious is coming their way.

The exhaust here works just fine, but the air is still under the spell of everything on the grill. Seemingly dozens of chickens are back there being prepared for jerk and barbecue orders. Fat hamburger patties line one side. The grill master constantly squirts a plastic bottle of oil into the coals and makes the flame jump up over a foot past the meat. Just watching all this is enough to whet the appetite but the smells were already hitting you from the sidewalk.

Get straight to the Jamaican roots of the joint. The small jerk chicken dinner ($7.50) was unavoidable after seeing the birds on the grill. The "small" is of course never small in New York City's Caribbean restaurants, a healthy portion of rice and peas is laid down before five or six pieces of chicken. Oxtail gravy seems to be made in big batches here, as not one customer declines it atop their rice. Follow suit, and do not turn down their fried sweet...

From the moment Rick and I stepped into Goody's Restaurant, we knew we were in for something truly special. At the entrance, we were warmly greeted by none other than the owner, Mr. Goody himself. His gracious welcome and genuine enthusiasm instantly made us feel like honored guests. His friendly demeanor and passion for his craft set the perfect tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable culinary journey.

The food? Simply phenomenal! Each dish was a testament to masterful cooking and vibrant flavors. The perfectly seasoned jerk chicken was tender and bursting with bold, spicy goodness, while the melt-in-your-mouth salmon was cooked to absolute perfection. The accompanying medley of fresh vegetables, including crisp, flavorful cabbage, added a delightful balance to our meal.

And then there was the Rasta pasta—the undisputed star of the show. Creamy, indulgent, and infused with bold Caribbean spices, every bite of this dish was a harmonious blend of comfort and sophistication. It was the kind of dish that stays with you long after the last bite.

Goody's is more than just a restaurant—it’s a celebration of exquisite West Indian cuisine, heartfelt hospitality, and an unwavering attention to detail that elevates every visit into something extraordinary. Thank you, Mr. Goody, for crafting such a memorable experience. I’m already looking forward to...

"Way too long of a wait, for not so special food, that isn't worth what you pay, served without a smile. Plus no delivery and no place inside to eat."

The food is good but nothing extraordinary. Not for the price that you pay = definitely overrated. If I'm gonna order a small oxtail lunch for $11 plus tax, it better make me come back. They need some serious improvements in the customer service department. Maybe its because they deal with too many rude people all of the time, maybe it's a family business and serving food isn't everyone's passion, but the servers really need to do better. But the real reason my rating is so low is because this is not a place for fast food. What I had hoped would be a quick in and out basic order, ended up taking them 25 minutes to complete and the food was already cooked and good to go. And it wasn't like I was there in the heat of the lunch rush. I only had two people in front of me. My thing is, if I can't dine in and you won't deliver and I have to pick it up, it shouldn't take forever. If you really want good Jamacian food, go to Brooklyn or...