Dunns River Lounge

Name: Dunns River Lounge
Address: 93 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre, NY, United States, 11570
Telephone: (516) 764-6540
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

255 Reviews

$30 and under

Jamaican

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

THE FOOD: Dunns River Lounge offers authentic Jamaican cuisine for over 17 years in a casually elegant & intimate setting on Long Island. Our menu, prepared by Chef Bobby and his crew, features traditional dishes like Jerk Chicken, Braised Oxtails, Curried Goat and Jerk Salmon as well as creative daily specials like Jerk BBQ Ribs, Jerk Lobster Pasta & Codfish Fritters with Guacamole.

THE COCKTAILS: We are foodies, but we're equally known for our tropical hand-crafted cocktails made with premium liquor and fresh ingredients.

THE VIBE: Whether you dine with us indoors or on our outdoor patio during the summer months, you'll feel like you are in Jamaica. Enjoy weekly live entertainment with the sounds of reggae, soca & r&b. We're great for everything from small dinners for two to large family-style celebrations for 20 guests or more!

AND YOU: When you come to Dunns River you will feel like family. As we always say, "the only thing we love more than good food and drinks is You! "

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Jamaican, Caribbean, International
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(516) 764-6540
Website
http://www.dunnsriverny.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Shillingford Johns "Bobby"
Catering
We do a host of catering events with everything from individually boxed office lunches to catering trays of food for pick-up or delivery. We can also set-up and serve your guests buffet style at your venue of choice.
Private party facilities
We are available for private events such as baby showers, networking parties, engagement dinners, birthday celebrations, holiday parties & more.

Location
93 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Area
Rockville Centre
Cross Street
Maple Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
LIRR - Rockville Centre Train Station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Reggae Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas
USD 45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Its been a long week. Relax and enjoy a delicious Caribbean Brunch with Live Reggae, R&B and Pop Performance by singer - Jermaine aka JBuzz. Our prefix brunch menu is $45 per person + tax and gratuity and Includes your choice of ONE STARTER, ONE ENTREE and BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS for 90 minutes. MENU STARTERS..... cornmeal porridge or garden salad ENTREES.... Hungry Belly Combo .. choose two meats and two sides: curry chicken, stew chicken, ackee, callaloo, sautéed beef liver, fried dumplings, rice and peas and ground provision. Braised Oxtail with Mac & Cheese or Rice Escoveitched Snapper with Fried Bammy BBQ Lobster Toast with Sweet Potato Fries BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS sorrel, passionfruit, guava, mango or traditional OJ Mimosa

Wings Your Way*USD 8.00
Escoveitched, Honey BBQ or Jerk
Callaloo & SaltfishUSD 7.00
Codfish, greens & green plantains
Peppered Shrimp**USD 11.00
Head-on shrimp, very spicy
Coconut ShrimpUSD 7.00
Battered with coconot flakes
Veggie Spring RollsUSD 7.00
Fried vegan rolls. Sweet chili sauce
Shrimp Mac & CheeseUSD 12.00
Shrimp bites in your favorite mac

Entrées

Served with rice & peas or white rice, steamed veggies & sweet plantains

Jerk ChickenUSD 15.00
Bone-in dark meat jerked
Brown Stewed ChickenUSD 15.00
Dark meat fried and stewed
Braised OxtailUSD 23.00
So good you'll want to lick the bone
Hungry Belly ComboUSD 26.00
Choose any two meats: oxtail, curry goat, jerk pork, jerk chicken, curry chicken
Curried Seafood BoatUSD 29.00
Lobster, shrimp, scallops cooked in curry
Brown Stewed Whole Red SnapperUSD 22.00
Fried and simmered in slightly sweet brown sauce
Brown Stewed TofuUSD 13.00
Fried and sauteed in slightly sweet brown sauce
Curried ChickenUSD 12.00
Bone-in chicken cooked in curry
Jerk Pork*USD 15.00
Jerked pork shoulder slices
Curried Goat**USD 19.00
Tastes like lamb & cooked in curry
Curried ShrimpUSD 18.00
Tiger shrimp, seasonal veggies
Escoveitched Whole Red SnapperUSD 21.00
Fried and topped with tangy onions, carrots and peppers
Steamed Whole Red SnapperUSD 25.00
With corn, pumpkin & okra
Veggie Stew (Vegan)USD 14.00
Pumpkin, corn, potato, butter beans, cooked in coconut milk

Soups

Chicken Soup
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
- SmallUSD 6.00
- LargeUSD 9.00
Red Peas Soup with Beef
Saturdays
- SmallUSD 7.00
- LargeUSD 10.00
Seafood Soup
Wednesdays
- SmallUSD 8.00
- LargeUSD 12.00

Sides

Mac & CheeseUSD 6.00
White RiceUSD 4.00
Sweet PlantainsUSD 5.00
Rice & PeasUSD 4.00
Steamed VeggiesUSD 4.00
Fried Green PlantainsUSD 5.00

Dessert

Bacardi Rum CakeUSD 5.00
Carrot CakeUSD 4.00
Red Velvet CakeUSD 4.00
Jamaican Black CakeUSD 8.00

Craft Cocktails

Dunns Rum PunchUSD 13.00
Wray & Nephew Rum, pomegranate & lime
PainkillerUSD 12.00
Heavy-Weight pina colada
Guava StrongUSD 12.00
Fresh guava with Titos Vodka
Tropical Storm MargaritaUSD 14.00
Mango, coconut, passion fruit & tequila
Henny SorrelUSD 15.00
Jamaican hibiscus & Hennessy
Titos Hard LemonadeUSD 13.00
Fresh squeezed lemonade with Titos Vodka

Alcohol Free Drinks

Guava Fruit PunchUSD 6.00
Soursop LimeUSD 6.00
Poland Spring WaterUSD 2.00
Sorrel Ginger PunchUSD 6.00

Soda

Coke
Sprite
Gingerale
Diet Coke
Seltzer

Daily Specials

Tuesdays - Jerk Pasta

Jerk Chicken PastaUSD 15.00
Jerk Shrimp PastaUSD 17.00
Jerk Lobster PastaUSD 27.00
Jerk Chicken & ShrimpUSD 18.00
Jerk Chicken & LobsterUSD 25.00
Jerk Shrimp & LobsterUSD 26.00

Thursdays - Stew Peas

Stew Peas with Pigtail & Oxtail over RiceUSD 15.00

Saturdays - Jerk BBQ Ribs

Sides Includes: Rice and Peas, White rice, Mac and Cheese, Steamed Veggies, Sweat Plantaines

Jerk Ribs 4 Ribs + 2 SidesUSD 18.00
Jerk Rips 6 Ribs + 2 SidesUSD 20.00
Jerk Ribs 9 Ribs + 2 SidesUSD 26.00
Jerk Ribs Full Rack + 2 SidesUSD 30.00

Wednesday - Seafood Soup

Seafood Soup
- SmallUSD 8.00
- LargeUSD 12.00

Fridays - Fish Your Way

Jerk Salmon with Mango SalsaUSD 20.00
Escoveitched Snapper & FestivalUSD 18.00

What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nassau
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dunns River Lounge offers a delightful Caribbean dining experience with "authentic and delicious" cuisine, lively music, and a welcoming ambiance. The staff are praised for being friendly and attentive, and standout dishes include curry goat, jerk chicken, and oxtail. Occasional service delays are noted, but overall, guests highly recommend this vibrant spot.

255 Reviews

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khallid
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always love the food and vibes. I'm here religiously every weekend.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance !! I would definitely recommend it.
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VANESSAB
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love it all, vibes on vibes! Great food and delicious drinks!
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Tomika
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Everything amazing except their greeting process. Terrible!!! They have no one to seat you and the waiters act like you are invisible.
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K
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was great and service with Calisa was exceptional with that true Caribbean vibe!
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Shanice
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really nice spot good food and friendly service. My only disappointment was there was a stove issue which caused a delay in getting our food, however the waitress did inform us of this when taking our order so that we expected it. Otherwise, will definitely return.
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Wendy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was just were looking for. Excellent jamaican music. Great vibes. Snd the staff was friendly!
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Sonia
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only thing that i found uncomfortable is the chairs it would be nice to have soft seating 💺
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Amoy
New York State
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Music was too loud as they tried to outdo the patrons that were speaking too loudly.
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khallid
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pleasure to dine at your establishment. The ambiance was lovely and created a warm atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and prepared with care. Your staff was attentive and provided excellent service throughout the evening. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.
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FAQs

Dunns River Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 764-6540.

Dunns River Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

93 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Maple Avenue
Area
Rockville Centre
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Jamaican, Caribbean, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
LIRR - Rockville Centre Train Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Shillingford Johns "Bobby"
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dunnsriverny.com/
Phone number
(516) 764-6540
Catering
We do a host of catering events with everything from individually boxed office lunches to catering trays of food for pick-up or delivery. We can also set-up and serve your guests buffet style at your venue of choice.
Private party facilities
We are available for private events such as baby showers, networking parties, engagement dinners, birthday celebrations, holiday parties & more.

Dunns River Lounge

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Reggae Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas

Appetizers

Wings Your Way*USD 8.00

Callaloo & SaltfishUSD 7.00

Peppered Shrimp**USD 11.00

Coconut ShrimpUSD 7.00

Veggie Spring RollsUSD 7.00

Shrimp Mac & CheeseUSD 12.00

Entrées

Jerk ChickenUSD 15.00

Brown Stewed ChickenUSD 15.00

Braised OxtailUSD 23.00

Hungry Belly ComboUSD 26.00

Curried Seafood BoatUSD 29.00

Brown Stewed Whole Red SnapperUSD 22.00

Brown Stewed TofuUSD 13.00

Curried ChickenUSD 12.00

Jerk Pork*USD 15.00

Curried Goat**USD 19.00

Curried ShrimpUSD 18.00

Escoveitched Whole Red SnapperUSD 21.00

Steamed Whole Red SnapperUSD 25.00

Veggie Stew (Vegan)USD 14.00

Soups

Chicken Soup

Red Peas Soup with Beef

Seafood Soup

Sides

Mac & CheeseUSD 6.00

White RiceUSD 4.00

Sweet PlantainsUSD 5.00

Rice & PeasUSD 4.00

Steamed VeggiesUSD 4.00

Fried Green PlantainsUSD 5.00

Dessert

Bacardi Rum CakeUSD 5.00

Carrot CakeUSD 4.00

Red Velvet CakeUSD 4.00

Jamaican Black CakeUSD 8.00

Craft Cocktails

Dunns Rum PunchUSD 13.00

PainkillerUSD 12.00

Guava StrongUSD 12.00

Tropical Storm MargaritaUSD 14.00

Henny SorrelUSD 15.00

Titos Hard LemonadeUSD 13.00

Alcohol Free Drinks

Guava Fruit PunchUSD 6.00

Soursop LimeUSD 6.00

Poland Spring WaterUSD 2.00

Sorrel Ginger PunchUSD 6.00

Soda

Coke

Sprite

Gingerale

Diet Coke

Seltzer

Daily Specials

Tuesdays - Jerk Pasta

Jerk Chicken PastaUSD 15.00

Jerk Shrimp PastaUSD 17.00

Jerk Lobster PastaUSD 27.00

Jerk Chicken & ShrimpUSD 18.00

Jerk Chicken & LobsterUSD 25.00

Jerk Shrimp & LobsterUSD 26.00

Thursdays - Stew Peas

Stew Peas with Pigtail & Oxtail over RiceUSD 15.00

Saturdays - Jerk BBQ Ribs

Jerk Ribs 4 Ribs + 2 SidesUSD 18.00

Jerk Rips 6 Ribs + 2 SidesUSD 20.00

Jerk Ribs 9 Ribs + 2 SidesUSD 26.00

Jerk Ribs Full Rack + 2 SidesUSD 30.00

Wednesday - Seafood Soup

Seafood Soup

Fridays - Fish Your Way