black owned caribbean fine dining done beautifully. this aesthetic haven is located right on the water in williamsburg & is incredibly designed. i popped in to inquire about hosting an event here, so i tried a few items on the menu and all i can say is: YES PLEASE. the playlist, rocking. the food, schmacking. the atmosphere, euphoric. i had the island goddess, the red dragon (sweet & spicy, reminiscent of general tsos) happy hour wings, the mango rum punch, and the koko island pasta with shredded oxtail; all hits, no misses. i can't wait to return to experience the attentive service once more. put kokomo on your must-try places in brooklyn ASAP.

Kokomo has been on my list for awhile now but I've never had people or an opportunity to attend. Finally (and I do mean, FINALLY), I had a chance to stop in for their 'KoKo After Dark' weekly event to celebrate a close friend's birthday. We stopped in on a rather cold Saturday night around 11pm and were warmly greeted by the staff. The restaurant seems to have a dining side and a lounge area. The decor had a sort of tropical, upscale vibe. We were offered a table but only on the premise that we'd have to get up if a bottle reservation came in. We made ourselves comfortable and enjoyed the vibe. Unfortunately, it was a slow night, probably due to the sudden shift to colder temperatures. The crowd was very small but the music was on point! The DJ played a great mix of Dancehall, Afro-beats, and R&B. I'm an old-school lover of 80s R&B and let me tell you, he rocked the house! The crowd appeared mostly to be late-20s to mid-30s and mature. Everyone was enjoying the music and mingling amongst themselves. It was a vibe! As we enjoyed the night, we partook in some food and drinks. After a certain time, I think the kitchen offers an abbreviated menu for the lounge. I love this because if you've never had the full menu like me, it gives you an opportunity to get a sampling. I opted for the oxtail quesdillas, while one of my friends had the glazed wings in a mango habenero sauce. We also had hookah for the table. As we waited, the servers came around with free shots of lemon drop drinks. Very delicious and a great compliment to the celebration. Our food was up within a few minutes. Visually, everything looked great. The oxtail quesdillas were very innovative but I wasn't in love. The oxtail meat was tender and the seasoning was ok, I just didn't feel like it was a great combination of ingredients. Caribbean oxtail tends to have a braised taste or savory flavor. When it is paired with cheese and guacamole, it did'nt balance well for me and It felt like it was missing something. On the other hand, the wings were delicious. The sauce was sort of carmelized on the chicken and the meat was soft. They also were'nt too spicy. As the night went on, we enjoyed the music and refilled our drinks as needed. Staff were friendly and attentive. No issues at all. Pricing also seemed fair and appropriate for the offerings. The event typically ends at 3am but due to the slow night, they shut down at 2am. Bummer but I still had a great time and enough of a peek to know that I want to return. I'll be returning and I would recommend to others. It's a great spot to celebrate or have a fun night out with friends.

The ambiance of this restaurant definitely fits the Caribbean vibe! We had their seafood pasta, wings, and Bob Marley martini. The food was amazing and service was top tier!!

Celebrated my birthday in NYC and had dinner here with 8 of my friends. I couldn't have asked for a better Birthday Celebration. We arrived just as they opened on a Tuesday afternoon. The staff was very accommodating to our party size and shared all of the daily and happy hour specials with us. We started with a round of Rum Punch on happy hour and then moved on to our appetizers. I ordered the tacos and decided to share but the one I tried was like nothing I've ever had. The oxtail taco told me all I needed to know about the flavor and tenderness of the oxtails so of course I ordered the oxtails, rice and peas, and plantains for dinner. I tried some mac and cheese and brown stew chicken from someone else's plate and literally everything I tried I would order again. Just as we got started with dinner they brought out round two of our drinks and ended the evening with a celebratory desert. They also had a photographer on site to capture the moments which I really appreciated since I was enjoying this time with friends near and far. Please check out Kokomo if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!

This is my 3rd visit to Kokomo. However, it was my first time dining inside the restaurant. Kokomo is a very beautiful restaurant. The manager was extremely helpful and polite. My friend and I both enjoyed our sweet chili wings as our appetizer choice and menu choices from the Sunday Drunch menu. My friend ordered sweet plantain pancakes which were amazing. I will definitely have to order that next time I visit on a Sunday. What I love about Kokomo is the consistency and knowledge that I know the food is always going to be delicious.

I had been wanting to try and support this establishment for some time and when one of my besties came into town recently to celebrate my birthday with me, I booked a reservation here. It's located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn which often means the chances of it being a vibe are high. Williamsburg has a dope restaurant scene with all kinds of delicious cuisine options. So we get there, check in outside, and we can hear the music from outside. I feel like I'm about to enter a bashment party and I'm like, "let's go!" We had a 5 pm reservation on a Sunday so the lighting was lower but the decor felt warm and cozy. Where we were seated, there was a pretty sky window above us. Hookah is available if that's your thing too. That DJ was ROCKIN, okay? He played soca, dancehall, r&b, everythang. I kept wanting to get out of my seat and dance! On that note, the music was loud. I don't recommend going here for a first date or if you want to talk and catch up with people, my throat was def a little sore from having to talk louder to be heard. lol Go there for the food, music and vibes. Don't go there to talk. Haha. The food and drinks were good. I'd come back to try some other things on the menu. My vegans, there arent a ton of main dishes for you but there are some and of course vegans are experts at ordering a bunch of sides if need be. Lol. For a drink, I ordered the sorrel mule and it was tasty and refreshing. For food I was torn between the pikliz fish sandwich and the jerkmi burger. I'm a pescatarian who eats a hamburger about three times a year and the jerkmi burger won out this time. It was very good. So were the fries that came with it. All in all, we had a great time. The staff were warm and welcoming, the live DJ was on point with the chunes, and the food and drinks are tasty. I'd come back to try some other things on the menu and maybe get up and dance next time.

Had an amazing dinner while catching up with a friend at beautiful Kokomo! Our service was friendly and helpful with multiple check-ins to be sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and plated beautifully. Same goes for drinks -- special mention goes to the plantini that featured a garnish that the server lit on fire! We made a reservation in advance and were notified that our time would be limited to 80 minutes; however, the restaurant wasn't busy and we stayed well beyond this without a problem. I left full of delicious food and excited to return to Kokomo!

Yes, I absolutely recommend this restaurant for a number of reasons. They have excellent service and with our reservation on a Friday night, our party of 8 was seated promptly. Our waiter was very patient and explained menu items thoroughly. The food was tasty and delicious including the meals and appetizers. We especially liked the Ackee & Saltfish Stuffed Plantain Cups and oxtail flatbread. Overall the vibe was nice and the crowd was a mix of couples, groups, friends and family alike. This is a great place for celebrations of all kinds.