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Lakay Venus, the premier Haitian restaurant and Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, invites you to experience the rich flavors of the Caribbean. Located at 637 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, our restaurant is dedicated to serving authentic Haitian and Caribbean cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. At Lakay Venus, we take pride in our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to create dishes that are both traditional and innovative. From our signature rice and peas to our mouth-watering jerk chicken, every bite is a delicious celebration of Caribbean culture. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a leisurely dinner, Lakay Venus has something for everyone. Our friendly staff is always happy to help you navigate our menu, which features a range of options to suit every taste and dietary need. So why wait? Come visit us today and discover the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean at Lakay Venus, the ultimate Haitian restaurant and Caribbean restaurant experience in Brooklyn.

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Lakay Venus serves up flavorful Caribbean cuisine with a focus on Haitian and Jamaican dishes. Reviewers rave about the tender jerk chicken, flavorful curry goat, and generous portions. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service make it a great spot for a casual dinner or takeout.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

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Latrell Rhoden
Latrell Rhoden -Google user
4 months ago
10/10 Lovely people & amazing food. I placed my order through Uber Eats and followed up with a call to see if I could switch some items around & it was not a problem ! My food came freshly cooked with great flavor. My hubby...Read More
DeliveryDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Nicole Hooper
Nicole Hooper -Google user
a month ago
The food is delicious! First time having Haitian food and was thoroughly impressed. The owner was so lovely, too. Would come again and again.
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 53-4 people
Charline Paulino
Charline Paulino -Google user
4 months ago
10/10. Best Haitian food in NYC . I live in manhattan and don’t mind taking the trip to BK to get my food . Superior customer service , fresh food , good people . I ordered fried turkey with rice & beans . Comes with...Read More
Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Large Portion Rice and Beans with Fowle Chicken Stew, White Rice Black Bean Sauce Fowle Chicken Stew, Corn Meal Breakfast, Black Rice and Beans with Turkey Stew, Pumpkin Soup Soup Joumou, Tostones, Creole Deep-Fried Fish
McArdle Fergus
McArdle Fergus -Google user
6 months ago
Really good Kabrit and legumes Lalo with tender and juicy pork. Big servings and comes with pickle and sauce.
Ashley H.
Ashley H. -Google user
3 months ago
Just ordered some legume. Sooooo good! Tastes authentic and the man who helped me order was so pleasant and helpful when I was asking questions. Can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Wesley Marcarelli
Wesley Marcarelli -Google user
6 months ago
I ordered take out and will definitely be back. The large portion of pork griot was enough for two people, so delicious, and plenty of meat. Staff was friendly and order was ready very quickly. Only thing I would change is to dim the lights...Read More
Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4Griot Fried Pork with Fried Plaintain
Good Day
Good Day -Google user
4 months ago
We visited for the first time….Highly recommended!! The food was very tasty and well prepared and plentiful! 💯💯
Atmosphere: 5
Natalie Laguerre
Natalie Laguerre -Google user
3 years ago
I can’t express enough how I Love this place. Manager is Beyond Amazing, Funny and have the best customer service I’ve ever seen and had. As welll as his staff, they are on point, quick and Great cookers. When in New York please go...Read More
Bianca
Bianca -Google user
6 years ago
First I would like to congratulate them on their customer service, it is beyond exceptional! The staff there is very friendly, they go out of their way to make sure you’re getting what you need. Especially the owner, he’s super nice, jovial, and always interacting...Read More
Marc Payz
Marc Payz -Google user
5 months ago
The brown rice with the legume/chicken and the chicken patties are my favorite. The food overall is delicious.
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Griot Fried Pork with Fried Plaintain, Rice and Beans with Griot Fried Pork, Rice and Beans with Chicken Stew
ernestine louigarde
ernestine louigarde -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
I really enjoyed my meal. Only thing missing was some pikliz and banan. Will eat here again.
Take outDinner$1–10
M Nick
M Nick -Google user
8 years ago
very open to suggestions and good food, nice place!!!
Leonard Payan
Leonard Payan -Google user
4 years ago
Food is neatly packaged and delicious. Staff is friendly. Conversation covered a wide variety of topics. How is Brooklyn now compared to 40 years ago. Not to forget an optimistic Haiti, a change will eventually take place and a lot of laugh. All happened while...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20
Clara A
Clara A -Google user
6 years ago
The food here is delicious and the vibes are cool. The lady that handled my order was really warm. We had a few laughs. I'll definitely be ordering from there again. It was a great memory and experience overall.
mister wil
mister wil -Google user
6 years ago
11 of us arrive unannounced. I thought it was going to be disastrous. But they came over w/menus as soon as we got settled. They informed us of what's going on and took our orders 4 appetizers & drinks. In the meantime we settled on our main...Read More
Mina “浍・皆” Systems
Mina “浍・皆” Systems -Google user
6 years ago
Most tender goat and okra I have ever eaten. Ordered two items for two people, but we couldn't even finish one. Very friendly service, helped me order my first time. Perfect timing on my to go order so it would be hot.
Samantha Scott
Samantha Scott -Google user
3 years ago
I've been going here for years, even when they were at their old location. The food never disappoints! I never remember to take a pic before I eat because I can't wait to start eating. One of my favorite places!
Vivian Nguyen
Vivian Nguyen -Google user
4 years ago
The food was delicious, the price very reasonable, and the serving sizes were HUGE. As mentioned, the restaurant owner was very friendly and nice. The only problem -- the menu listed on Google Maps is currently WRONG -- I called in to try to order off...Read More
Farah Demarais
Farah Demarais -Google user
3 years ago
This is the best Haitian restaurant I have ever been too. The customer service is excellent, the food taste so good and delicious.. the place is clean. Me and my entire family was so please with the service we had to add to go orders…...Read More
Trinity
Trinity -Google user
4 years ago
My sister ordered the meatballs and I been obsessed ever since. Even my mother in law, she’s not Haitian but tells me to order this all this time. She called me at work to talk about how good it was. Must Try!

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