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Livies Jamaican Restaurant & Import Market in Rochester
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Location on the map
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 585-529-4450
Opening hours
- Monday:9AM–6PM
- Tuesday:9AM–6PM
- Wednesday:9AM–6PM
- Thursday:9AM–6PM
- Friday:9AM–6PM
- Saturday:9AM–6PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (188)
Horrible food they forgot my mac and cheese i ordered on top of that 1 person was waiting on me and here comes someone else InterruptingWith my order with the person that was waiting on me I hate that shitt especially when Im in any store when people do that one person waiting on me and here comes another one button inThe food is terrible I got sick to my stomach first time there
The food is Soooooo good. I love the ox tail dinner. I have try other dishes but my favorite is the oxtail beans and rice with extra gravy. The employees are always cheerful, make you feel you getting the best. I have tried the jerk chicken, curry goat and curry chicken. They even have side food for Vegans or a Vegetarian. Example: cabbage, beans and rice, plantains, etc. Love these folks!
The Best Jerk Chicken in town as far as I am concerned, but, the oxtail meal and portion size is outrageous. The meal was small for $17. Will not be going back for that. At least give people more rice and vegetables. Very disappointed.If people spend their money at least make them happy.
I ordered oxtail for lunch today and they were fantastic. Sorry I was hungry so I didnt take no pics. Next time
They dont cheat you on food, if anything they give you more then you paid for.
Awesome food. Super flavorful, great portions, and the jerk sauce is perfect. Lunch special is really great and theres a student discount. Extremely friendly staff. Will be returning for sure, no questions asked.
DEE licious........very tasty chicken dish with spicy sauce. My first experience with Livies was excellent. I shall have to return and try another dish. Thanks so much.JOe
Best authentic jamaican food in the city, hands down!!! lovely staff, and the best beef patties i’ve ever tasted! been going for 10+ years.
Just had a delicious Saturday brunch with a girlfriend here. The ackee and salt fish with plantain, fried dumping and sweet potatoes are absolutely delicious. The food was very flavorful and hearty. The owner is so sweet and friendly. The setting is like a bodega with seating right in the middle of the market area with the television playing either cricket, a football match or Jamaican news
The food is amazing here and the service staff are super nice too. I highly recommend you try these guys out. Youll love their food here.
Tl;dr GO GET SOME FOOD HERE THIS IS AN AMAZING RESTAURANT YOU WILL NOT REGRET A THING; A+Dont let the one star reviews fool you. I have read them all, and to be honest, I think theyre a little overblown because the person didnt get exactly what they want in extenuating circumstances. It is my firm belief after eating here, only a couple of times, that this is some of the best west indies food in Rochester, and I have tried several other places; it is also worth mentioning I went here on a complete whim, no recommendation.A couple people are complaining about menu items not being available when they come in to eat. This is because they make all their food fresh that day, and if they run out of something, it is because it was already eaten, and they cannot make more considering the copious time and careful attention that you can undoubtedly tell goes into every dish (just taste anything they make and you will know). Get there early!Furthermore, I have seen people complaining about a lack of Jamaican food, rather it being African? This is also nonsense. Every dish on that menu is a West Indie food. Brownstew, curried, and jerk meats; oxtail, snapper (only on Saturdays, fresh from NYC market), rice and peas, plantains; HANDMADE patties, coco bread? Are you kidding me? Ive been around White Plains rd neighborhood in the North Bronx several times (Jamaican central) and been served the exact same food, with the same quality.This is as Caribbean as it gets.I have also seen complaints about flies in the restaurant. I have been a couple times now, and can say with confidence that it is the CLEANEST Rochester local food joint I have EVER been in. I have been to Stevie Ts and other garbage plate places innumerable times, as well as other diners, as well as Caribbean food places in the area. I am 100% serious when I say this is the cleanest place I have had the pleasure of eating in. I dont know if those reviews were old, but I promise you, it was spotless. I was even extremely surprised to see that behind the counter at the hot plates, there was not a single scrap, drop of sauce, or any blemish on the stainless steel lids and countertop. It was absolutely impeccable how clean this place was.The woman who was running the counter when I was there was friendly enough to put as much attention to me (and each respective customer she served, I was 2/3 in the line) as she did with the counter and food, which is a LOT.So to all the one star reviews, I dont know what happened, but you need to give this place another try. They have undoubtedly garnered a returning customer in me, as well as an advocate for the restaurant for my friends. They have in no way influenced me to write this review, other than the exceptional service, atmosphere, and most importantly, the DELICIOUS food I was served. I cannot recommend this place more; what are you waiting for, why are you still reading when you should be stuffing your mouth with jerk chicken? GO!
I would highly recommend checking out Livie’s $5 lunch special. All choices are great, but their brownstew chicken is fall-off-the-bone good. The staff was also super friendly, will definitely be back!
Excellent Jamaican food! Go early to beat the lunch rush.
Very clean! Friendly staff and food is awesome. If youre new to trying Jamaican food, get the $5 lunch special. There are also authentic spices available too.
Livies is great. Possibly the most flavorful Jamaican or Caribbean Ive had in Rochester. Also, they have GOOD vegetarian options which can be hard to find with this type of food.Had to get here on the 2nd try for lunch, because the first time I tried to go, it was towards they end of the day and they were out of food!
Love the ackee and salt fish with sweet potato in the morning on Saturdays.
Small place , fresh food great taste
Food was great, atmosphere was loving, found amazing Jamaican instant coffee here that is the BEST instant choice ever!! Def swing by and treat yourself!
Awesome as always! Great food! Great people!
The food was ok I got Jerk pork with alot of rice wich was $17... iam not from rochester but will I go again yeah its good food
Im very confused by the review left by some people about this establishment. During my visit the lady taking my order was very rude. The food was not good at all. They prep food, cook and serve you with no gloves on, all while answering the phone and exchanging money. I cant even take a pic because i already threw it in the trash where it belongs. Pop Style on Genesee is a much better choice when it comes to Jamacian dishes. I only tried this place because PS was closed. Never again.
What do I even say? Greatest Jamaican spot in Rochester....... probably even further then that. I will visit Livies every time I come back to Rochester. Ill spend 40 just for me for 2 days. I miss the food. Ive been to flordia,North carolina/New York,Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, all all over the east coast and I havent found a single shop who does it better. Or anyone as clean as they are. Im glad during the covid times Livies is still standing.You guys do a great Job and any time I come back to Rochester you have my business multiple times!!!!!
Service was quick and it was nice to see everyone practicing appropriate social distancing. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food is delicious and very flavorful! Will be back soon
Jerk chicken lunch special is an amazing deal especially when combined with the student discount. Excellent flavor, friendly staff.
The food is really amazing here and the service is one of a kind. I do recommend trying them out when you have a chance.
Went here hoping to get some authentic jamaican food. What I got was a trip to Africa! Not one jamaican in the whole place. Over priced and a total waist. Food was horrible. However I have to add they were really nice, but I was expecting something else.
Awesome food with good portions
Normally it is perfectly seasoned for 2020 My first time having a bad experience was today with the ackee and saltfish which taste as if the habanero/scotch bonnet has burst . I called to see if i could get a different dinner or my money back and was told that all sales are final. It really saddens me, really feel as if this policy should be changed if the food is unbearable to eat
I often visit this place, at least twice a week, the food is so on point, im a cook and love when I cook my own Jamaican food, but when I dont feel like cooking this is where I go. You get alot of food for the prices and they have a daily lunch special just $5.
Excellent food and service!
Its always a hit and miss sometimes really good sometimes bad but i stayed loyal. The first time I actually called and complained after all these years was when I couldnt bite into my oxtales. The guy told me that was the way that they cook them. I didnt argue...Ill just take my business elsewhere... no refund no offer for a new plate he just wanted to argue about it being cooked right....that is bad business
Best Jamaican restaurant in Rochester. Livie and his staff are amazing and friendly. Overall great service with lots of smiles. It made my trip worthwhile. See you again real soon Livie.
Oh my goodness!!!! Sweet nice lady and the chicken stew with peas and rice, cabbage.........DELICIOUS!!! Definitely will recommend to others and be coming back there for my Jamaican food.
Omg! Food is so delish, clean restaurant, you get your choice of different Caribbean dishes. Beef Patties and Coco Bread amazing...Friendly atmosphere..
The best Caribbean food in Rochester NY serving breakfast lunch and dinner with friendly professional service. I highly recommend.
Livies is a great little place with good food and great people. Every time I have been there I am greeted with a smile and treated well. The food is fantastic also
Greeted with friendly smile. Environment very clean and organized, not to mention the food, out of this world DELICIOUS! Excellent service.
I went with a group called the Diversity Café because one of the members, who knows the owner, wanted us to discover Jamaican culture. We heard Christmas carols with a reggae/soca beat and enjoyed specialties such as jerk chicken. One thing I learned was that the refreshing ginger beer isnt really beer and doesnt contain any alcohol. I would definitely go back!
Great food you wont be disappointed at all 💯💯💯
Beautiful staff! Ive been coming here for many years and the food is delicious, consistent, and clean!
Great food. $5 lunch special with brownstew chicken and rice n peas hit the spot. Clean inside and friendly staff. Onsite parking in the back and it’s not in dangerous spot.
Spicy beef patties and ackee patties are great! Happy service and a good place to go for Jamaican favorites.
Staff is so friendly when you walk in and the food is always fantastic and exactly on point, love this place
The staff was nice, but the food was ok. It was not as seasoned as I would like, but the price was good. Their $5 lunches are cost effective.
Jamaican restaurant on point with all their food. My favorite, stewed chicken...customer service is always delightful, friendly, and quite personable! This is the only restaurant we prefer to eat Jamaican food from...
Love the authentic spices and foods a d drinks. Would have preferred a bit more spiciness and kick though. Overall a nice experience.
Awesome as always authentic jamaican quizienes. Straight forward backward never. A jam down we say
Everything is amazing. They regretfully dont take a service tip. Well deserved. Absolutely amazing food.
They sell breakfast which is yummy. The owners are very cordial and inviting. You can eat in and watch tv too. The place is extremely clean.
Food is good. They often sell out before close. If you want good tasting Jamaican food get there early.
Came in for lunch ask for chicken patty and was very rude when i asked her stating she only have beef patties..... Dont have the food on the menu... Terrible experience... Wasnt welcomed into the store.... Also many flies.
Food was good and they are always really nice to my kids lol
The food and everyone are always awesome!
Loved it here, if you are ever in Rochester NY and need great Jamaican food and supplys, it doesnt get better that Livis
The people that own the restaurant, the cooks, the servers everyone makes you feel like family when you enter the door and the food is Divine I love going there .Great place in the city to dine in or take out great food.
Great people and great food! Service is quick and food is very fresh, packed with flavor.
Wonderful, fresh food is Always Great!
Never been in a restaurant where the people are so rude. They don’t acknowledge you when you come in. on top of that the oxtails were the worst I’ve ever had and they never have patty’s
Food is very delicious and fresh. The chicken patties are my favorite.
Very fresh food
I love there yummy food and the ladies are so nice i live 2 houses down and its very easy to go down there also the prices are very feirkeep up the good work and stay alsome thx
Friendly staff. Great authenticjamaican delites. Their dumplings are to die for.
Best Jamaican restaurant in Rochester. Hands down.... no competition. Great service from tru yard people!
Really good food and the people there are really nice. They close as soon as the run out of food so they dont really have a set close time.
Always a great vibe and fresh island tasting food whenever I visit
This establishment not only serves delicious Jamaican food, they also do alot for the community. Thankful to have this establishment in my home town!
Jerk chicken with the plantains and the rice with the beans and the spicy jerk sauce on it is excellent. Very friendly staff and great portions.
Amazing food and wonderfully pleasant staff!
Great food, nice, friendly people and they give you a lot of food. My new go-to for Jamaican food.
Livies Restaurant has the authentic Jamaican ambience. And the food, the authentic Jamaican taste. Its delicious.
Best food ever...its has a diverse atmosphere when you walk in.the ladies are very friendly and the food is delicious. ..
Delicious food! I love that they sell things from the Caribbean that I can’t find here in Rochester. 🇹🇹
Great breakfast👍🏾👍🏾
I love going there for their lunch specials and ackee and saltfish is the best on a Saturday morning
Curry Goat, Cabbage/w smoke turkey and macaroni and cheese
They welcome everybody and there vibes and the food are excellent
Big Up Livie & Em family! Big Up World BOSS!
Great good, quick service. My friend is a regular and they snuck in a treat for him!
Best Jamaican food in Rochester! You better go try it your missing out if you dont!
Great Jamaican food. Definitely recommend to all. Truely great representation of Jamaican food.
Worst Jamaican food in the Roc I’m not sure who they paid to make these good reviews.
I love the Ackee 😍 the tofu patties are amazing, too!!!
Best place to get Jamaican Food, friendly staff make u feel welcome...
Great stop for a great meal, Livies gotta Love it. Thank you for great service
Good people. Good food. Good vibes... For the people by the people...
Great food, and very conscious of safety protocols!
If ur ever in the Rochester new york area check out this place.#GreatPlace#DeliciousFood....
The staff is courteous and the food is always fresh and made to order !!!
Wonderful place, with great food. People are easy to talk to.
Livies Is Clean And Very Respectful Staff And Best Jamaican Resturant In Rochedter NY
Not sure if this restaurant is still open. Qe went there mid day on a Saturday and it was closed.
Great place to get Caribbean food products
Best breakfast in town 😊
Jerk chicken wasnt spicy tastes like barbecue chicken with hot sauce rice is dry no flavor
Best Jamaican food around here
It was ok. Beef patties are good. Staff is friendly.
Customer Service was prompt and professional. Food is Good.
Fod is absolutely DELICIOUS. And the staff members are VERY friendly
I LOVE LIVIES ❤ ...THE FOOD IS ALWAYS DELICIOUS..AND THE PLACE IS ALWAYS NICE AMD CLEAN
Family atmosphere always greeted with smiles and warm hearts
Great food and wonderful staff!
Delicious Jamaican food! Great service
Customer service is great. Im always greeted with love
LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! Very friendly family environment 🇯🇲
I moved out of state for a few years and this was always my first stop when I came back to Rochester
Incredible food served by beautiful folks!
Great place for Jamaican food 😋🇯🇲👍🏿
Great food great hospitality
Best in town and great people.
Clean and good food inexpensive..
Best authentic West Indian food in Rochester.
Great Ackee, patties!!
Love they food and their staff
Top quality real jamaican food, OMG
Great prices and good food
Love the oxtails they are great
Very nice environment and great food
Great food value 😀
Friendly staff. Great food
Real Jamaican vibes and great food.
Good food. Nice people
A wide variety of delicious Jamaican cuisines.
Ackee and salt fish was amazing.
Amazing food and amazing people!
This place has delicious food!
Great pepper steak
The best Jamaican food around
Great food and environment!
Clean, boiled bananas and jerk chicken on point
Best Jamaican food in Rochester
Great jamaican food and Ire vibe
Good food
Ok
Good food
Always good food!
Great service products fresh
The absolute best
Love the food and atmosphere
I thought I was in Jamaica 😋
The boss was friendly and helpful.
Great Jamaican food.
Good yard food, mon.
Good food good service
Great food great people
Good mlm
Top food
Amazing food!
Good food
Favorite place for jamaican food
So good...love it
Love the welcoming feeling
Jerk Chicken outstanding!
The best
Good hominy porridge.
Best food ever
The food is great
Food was fantastic
Nice Jamaican food
They are very friendly
Food is good!
Great atmosphere!!!
Incredible Jamaican food
Ox tails is the truth
Reminds me of home
Great food
The Jamaican spot in Rochester
AMAZING
Love the food
Love the atmosphere
Very nice place
Great
Great Food
Customer friendly
Best in the town
I love yall
Always on point
Friendly staff
Love the
Total reviews rating 4.5
188 Reviews for Livies Jamaican Restaurant & Import Market 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-11We ordered beef patties for the seniors at our nursing home. Everyone got to have a sample as part of a Taste of the Caribbean activity. They LOVED it! Many asked for seconds and one even asked if it could be added to the menu. Thank you so much for the delicious treats and allowing our Elders to experience something new!
Review №2
2022-06-07Not a place I would expect to find that delicious food. But it is here. The food is the reason I am coming here. Good and full of flavors. The service can get better. Prices can’t get any better.
Review №3
2022-06-06Tried this place out for the first time and the food is one of a kind. They have a great menu selection and the prices are freaking amazing here.
Review №4
2022-05-19Came here after watching a movie that reminded me it has been a while since i cam here. Things just got better here. Food is better and service like always.
Review №5
2022-01-18I wasnt there recently. I have been here though. Peoples Choice on Brooks is a better tasting food and service. My three experiences doesnt make me shop with them. Each its own.
Review №6
2022-03-19Food well preparedl hot and fresh!!! I will be back for more Ackee and salt fish with cabbage. Rice and peas were excellent ♥️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Review №7
2022-05-28A staple for food in Rochester. I love the heart and soul in every bite. People are so friendly.
Review №8
2018-09-16Food is really good 👌🏾👌🏾😋, the owner is very welcoming and polite. He is also funny 😀.
Review №9
2021-07-03Amazing food with very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I ordered a large and it was more than enough for myself and my boyfriend. I’ll also note the restaurant was IMPECCABLY clean. Will definitely be coming back!
Review №10
2021-05-15Their food are tasty without a doubt; I give 4.5 star for the taste.However, overall, I have to give 3 star due to the price and the portion.The price is too expensive for the portion they gave. For example, an oxtail meal costs over 17 dollars and they are in a small plate (the only size / portion available for this meal). And you only have 1 side. Compare to other Jamaican restaurants, other places would cost about the same or slightly cheaper; but, you will get a big portion in a big container; you will get tons of meat; also, you will get more sides like vegetables, plantain and a fried dough.For a small container with 1 side for that high price is just too expensive. I would say for that small container with 1 side, it should cost between12 to 13 dollars. That would be more reasonable.I guess this place is a nice option if you want to eat something expensive once in a while. Not a place to eat frequently unless of you were a millionaire.