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Miss Lily's
Welcome to Miss Lily's, a Caribbean oasis in the middle of downtown Manhattan. Our modern approach to classic island cooking draws from the diverse roots of Jamaican cuisine. Enjoy our delicacies, such as jerk chicken, escovitch fish, oxtail and curry goat seasoned with scotch bonnet peppers and jerk spices.
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79 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 79 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- hot spot(50)
- neighborhood gem(35)
- fit for foodies(31)
- good for groups(23)
- vibrant bar scene(21)
- late-night find(19)
Miss Lily's Reviews List
Review 1 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is great! The service is good and the waitresses are beautiful. It is a chill spot."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, but not amazing. With that said, I found it really expensive for just 'good' food."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 3 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I am a serious New York foodie and a harsh critic. Miss Lilly's was amazing! A must try!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"AH-MAZ-ING
Love this joint. Super cool, great food, and good Caribe beer!
Feel like you're on an island when you step into the place"
Love this joint. Super cool, great food, and good Caribe beer!
Feel like you're on an island when you step into the place"
Dined on 11/26/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
In Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love it! The waitresses are not only GORGEOUS but extremely courteous and professional. Love this place!!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A bit over priced...but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A bit over priced...but the food was pretty good."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 7 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is excellent if a bit
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Food is excellent if a bit spicy so beware. Waitresses are gorgeous and look like super models. Only problem is noise level from the music/speakers....makes it hard to have a conversation."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 8 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love this place and do does
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place and do does everyone I bring. Kind of tight but if really doesn't matter. Make reservations (online)."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sat around 45 minutes after
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sat around 45 minutes after the reservation and under a speaker. It was too loud (first time I've ever said that about a restaurant) but other than that, the food was great and we had a great time."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Tables in the back (not the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tables in the back (not the booths) were too close together. The Sweet potato fries are amazing!!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
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Review 12 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cute spot, just a little too small
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Kind of small but good food..They're also a little disorganized with the coat check wait time & seating."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the corn appetizer. Food was good but the portions were small. No drink menu (ie: margarita, cosmos) not available at this location. And the resturant itself is extremely small but I guess that's just NYC. Food was great though and I'll definitely revisit."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
After months of hurricanes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After months of hurricanes and blizzards (not the drinks, unfortunately) in New York this year, Miss Lily's was a beautiful evening of cool runnings. Big ups to the wait staff and to the kitchen. Soon come we go have irie times again together. Soon come, I and I can't wait much longer."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Miss Lily's was a great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Miss Lily's was a great place for our Birthday celebration. We had two added guests and we were able to move to a larger table. The food was fresh, fun and tasty. The drinks are different and creative and strong! The waitstaff were friendly and very attentive.
Thank you Miss Lily's!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 16 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great! Loved the soft reggae music that was playing. Prices were great! Really recommend for people to check it out."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was authentic, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was authentic, the atmosphere jolly and the service quite adequate. It was definitely a place I would go back to..they were super accomodating of our party. We unfortunately ran late with NYC traffic. The host made every effort to find a place for us and get us taken care of immediately, in spite of it.
Based on that alone, I will tell everyone I know about them. It's not often you get understanding instead of judgment from a NYC maitre'd.
Kudos to them for keeping the customer first!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2004
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we spend good time and eat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we spend good time and eat well at this place"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 19 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Beautiful and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Beautiful and attentive wait staff. Loved the reggae sound track."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 20 for Miss Lily's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love To Miss Lily's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really loved the light take on Caribbean fare; you could really appreciate every note of flavor in each dish from the ceviche with scotch bonnet pepper to the layered and tender oxtail. But the piece de resistance was the service. Warm, professional and incredibly efficient. A shout out to Elise our "hostess". I consider her a hostess rather than a waitress because she made us feel as if this was her home and wanted us to feel welcomed and cared for. Though Miss Lily's has a reputation for being "trendy", the staff askews the New York definition and make you think that "trendy" actually means embracing people who believe good food, great service with a sexy, earthy casual vibe is something to be lauded. Love this place!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Miss Lily's
Based on the average of (59) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic