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Manjay Restaurant

Name: Manjay Restaurant
Address: 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33138, US
Telephone: (305) 908-3849
Price range: value

Caribbean•Miami•value

Manjay Restaurant is one of the best caribbean restaurants in Miami for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Miami.

Manjay is the rare Miami restaurant where a specific cultural inheritance — Haitian-Caribbean cooking — is treated not as a marketing angle but as an actual culinary framework.

Editorial review•Feb 24, 2026

Manjay is the rare Miami restaurant where a specific cultural inheritance — Haitian-Caribbean cooking — is treated not as a marketing angle but as an actual culinary framework. Founded in 2017 by Haitian-American chef Christian, the restaurant now runs two locations (Doral and the Citadel food hall on NE 2nd Ave) and has collected New Times Best of Miami recognition for Caribbean in 2022. That's not incidental: the Miami New Times audience leans hard toward value and authenticity, and Manjay's price point — among the most accessible in its category — makes the recognition mean something. This is island comfort food taken seriously, built for people who know the difference between griot done right and griot done fast. The menu centers on three dishes that do most of the heavy lifting. The jerk chicken is what Manjay hangs its reputation on — the kitchen markets it explicitly as a destination for the best jerk chicken in Miami, citing a blend of Caribbean spices as the foundation. The griot is where the Haitian identity becomes undeniable: traditional pork, braised and then fried for a crispy exterior over savory depth, the kind of dish that diners who grew up eating it use as a benchmark for any Caribbean spot. Alongside these, the conch fritters — crispy, filled with fresh conch, and served with pikliz, the Haitian fermented pepper relish — offer a lighter entry point that still signals the kitchen's Caribbean literacy. The pikliz pairing is the detail that separates a kitchen that knows its tradition from one that's performing it. The Citadel location puts you in one of Miami's more interesting food-hall environments, which means the room is lively by design and seating can move fast during peak hours. The practical move: go for the griot and ask for pikliz on the side even if it's already included — regulars know it's the condiment that ties everything together. If you're ordering for a group, the jerk chicken and griot side by side is the clearest way to read what this kitchen is actually doing.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.4

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dinner and caribbean

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Miami · 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.4 from 762 reviews

Phone

(305) 908-3849

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What to order

Signature dishes at Manjay Restaurant

Griot

Jerk Chicken

Conch Fritters

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What makes Manjay Restaurant worth the move

Manjay Restaurant is a strong caribbean option in Miami when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Griot and Jerk Chicken also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.4 from 762 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and caribbean

Style

Caribbean in Miami

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Good value

Best for

dinner caribbean haitian

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Google rating: 9.4 from 762 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Griot, Jerk Chicken, Conch Fritters

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9.4 from 762 reviews

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Address: 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138, USA
Phone: (305) 908-3849
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.4 (762 reviews)
Cuisine: Caribbean
Neighborhood: Miami

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What cuisine does Manjay Restaurant serve?

Manjay Restaurant is a Caribbean restaurant located in Miami, Miami. Manjay is the rare Miami restaurant where a specific cultural inheritance — Haitian-Caribbean cooking — is treated not as a marketing angle but as an actual culinary framework.

What is Manjay Restaurant best for?

Manjay Restaurant is best for dinner, caribbean, haitian. Manjay Restaurant is a strong caribbean option in Miami when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Griot and Jerk Chicken also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Manjay Restaurant?

Manjay Restaurant is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 762 reviews

What should I order at Manjay Restaurant?

Start with Griot, Jerk Chicken and Conch Fritters. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Manjay Restaurant worth visiting?

Manjay Restaurant holds a 9.4 Google rating from 762 reviews. Manjay Restaurant is a strong caribbean option in Miami when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Griot and Jerk Chicken also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.

Where is Manjay Restaurant located?

Manjay Restaurant is located at 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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