Caribbean Vibes Home Cooking
Authentic Caribbean Food in Howell, NJ
Real Food. Real Flavor. Real Caribbean.
From our islands to your table.
$14 Lunch Special · Mon–Fri · 11 AM–1 PM
Open Mon–Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–9 PM
Family-owned · Woman-owned · Howell, NJ
A Taste of St. Vincent and Jamaica, Made Fresh Daily
Caribbean Vibes Home Cooking is a family-owned, woman-owned restaurant located at 4228 U.S. Highway 9, Howell, NJ 07731. Rooted in family traditions from St. Vincent and Jamaica, we bring authentic multi-island Caribbean flavors to your table—oxtail, jerk chicken, curry, stew, fish, and roti—made fresh daily using recipes both our families grew up eating.
Six Dishes. One Kitchen. Both Islands.
Oxtail
Slow-braised until the meat falls from the bone, finished in a deep, spiced Caribbean gravy — our most requested dish.
Jerk Chicken
Marinated in a scratch-made Jamaican jerk blend and cooked to order — bold, smoky, and nothing like what you've had at a chain.
Curry Chicken
Island-style curry cooked from scratch daily — deeply aromatic and built from a family recipe that draws on both Vincentian and Jamaican tradition.
Stew Chicken
Seasoned, browned, and slow-braised until the sauce is thick and the chicken is tender — the kind of plate that reminds you of Sunday dinner at home.
Brown Stew Fish
A lighter Caribbean staple — fish pan-fried then slow-braised in a bold, aromatic brown gravy that carries real island depth.
Roti
Hand-crafted and made fresh — soft, flaky roti that pairs with curried fillings or stands on its own as a genuine taste of home.
$14 Lunch Special
Monday Through Friday · 11 AM to 1 PM Only
Every weekday from 11 AM to 1 PM, we serve a full plate of Caribbean home cooking for $14. That two-hour window is real—it's when we're at our busiest and when the food is at its freshest. If you're working near Route 9 in Howell, we're right on your route. Come in on your lunch break and eat something that was cooked this morning.
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September 19th
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Two Islands, One Kitchen, Every Day
Our owner grew up cooking in St. Vincent, where recipes are passed through the family and portions are generous. Her husband brings the Jamaican side of the table—the jerk, the oxtail, and the rice and peas. Together, our menu is the food both families ate growing up. Every dish on our plate reflects that, cooked the same way it was made at home, not adapted for a chain kitchen.
Family-owned · Woman-owned · Howell, NJ
Caribbean Home Cooking Delivered to Your Door
We are on DoorDash and deliver to Howell and surrounding Monmouth County communities. The full menu is available for delivery—oxtail, jerk chicken, curry, stew, fish, and roti. Nothing is cut from the delivery menu. If you cannot make it in during the lunch window or work evening hours, order tonight and we will have it ready for your driver.
DoorDash delivery available now · Full menu · Howell, NJ and surrounding areas
What First-Time Visitors Ask Us Most
What are your hours and where are you located?
We are located at 4228 U.S. Highway 9, Howell, NJ 07731—directly on Route 9, which makes us easy to reach from all directions. We are open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 9 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM. We are closed on Sundays. There is accessible parking directly in front of the building.
What does the $14 lunch special include?
The $14 lunch special is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 1 PM only. It includes a full plate of one of our core Caribbean dishes—oxtail, jerk chicken, curry chicken, stew chicken, brown stew fish, or roti. That two-hour window is not a gimmick. It is when the food is freshest and the kitchen is at full pace.
Do you deliver, and what areas does DoorDash cover?
Yes, we deliver through DoorDash. Delivery covers Howell and surrounding Monmouth County communities. You can place your order directly through the DoorDash app or website. The full menu is available for delivery.
Is parking available at the Howell location?
Yes, parking is available directly in front of the building at 4228 U.S. Highway 9, Howell, NJ. The Route 9 corridor is straightforward to navigate whether you are coming from the north or south. Parking is accessible, and there is no need to circle the block. Drive-in customers will find it simple and quick.
Do you offer catering for events?
Catering is coming soon and will serve small gatherings of 10 to 15 guests. If you have an event coming up and want to be among the first to know when it is available, reach out by phone or through our contact page. We are tracking early interest now so we can plan the rollout the right way.
Order Now or Come In Today
The food is fresh, the kitchen is open, and the lunch special runs until 1 PM on weekdays. Call us at 732-961-7323 or order on DoorDash, and we will have it ready for you.
Real Food. Real Flavor. Real Caribbean.
