My fiancée and I always have trouble finding a good place to eat especially when it comes to Jamaican food. In our area of South Jersey we are left with options of going over to Philadelphia or sticking in Jersey with subpar food with high prices. Until we came across The Hummingbird Restaurant! We originally found this spot when we lived in Bordentown over a year ago. Since then we haven't stopped raving about it but had yet to return (mostly because we had lived further away now) Yesterday during our usual friendly banter on where to eat we remembered The Hummingbird. Even though the restaurant was 40 minutes away we decided to check it out since it was the ONLY Jamaican restaurant in Jersey worth going to. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. Not only did it smell amazing the whole ride home, our food was still piping hot ( 40 minute drive on Friday going south bound in 295 traffic.) We ordered 2 large platters both came with rice & peas and cabbage. One of the two platters had jerk chicken along with Mac n cheese( Mac is a extra $2.25 to add to a platter but trust me you'll be doing yourself a favor by getting it) the other with bbq jerk chicken. All this to say a year was too long of a wait and the drive is worth it if you aren't in the area. They give great portions no matter the size platter. And it was worth every penny! The staff is friendly and attentive. The food does take a while to come out since it is fresh so if you're someone who needs to be in and out I would suggest calling and ordering ahead. Total for everything was about $35. Great price for Jersey especially with all the food they give you!

I felt like some Jerk Chicken with peas and rice. This restaurant is near my place of business, and I have heard all the positive reviews. So last night I decided to UE (Uber Eats) and my order was delivered. May I tell you this food was awesome. The Jerk Chicken was so flavorful, seasoned, and juicy. The portion of the food was out of this world! Now I know what people were saying. Will definitely order again. P.S. I also ordered the Oxtails, but unfortunately, that dinner was "woofed up" so quickly could not get a minute to snap a pic .

First time getting their food today the jerk chicken was outstanding, as was the rice and mac & cheese. All of the staff there were very friendly and I'll definitely be going back again. It's a nice place to go and even eat there. The ambience is really cool.

The food was fresh and tasty. The service was excellent. Calling ahead can lead to faster turnaround.

They have the best Caribbean food in the city of Trenton hands down.. oxtail curry chicken and jerk chicken are amazing

Real Jamaican Jerk Chicken has cloves of garlic in it. Using onion instead of garlic makes it too sweet, I recommend it

WOW! This place is amazing. The owner and her son were so awesome and friendly made me feel very welcomed and at home I had the oxtail. It was perfectly seasoned and so very tender. I definitely am looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu. Anyone close or far should come and check The Hummingbird Resturant out it will be well worth it

I can't believe it's been so long and we are trying Hummingbird for the first time. F and I stopped in recently because we were competing in the Passport To Trenton restaurant contest. Our first stop was Jamaica since we were already downtown. This corner cafe has been serving the community for a number of years now and still going strong. I have always heard great things about the food and was happy to finally eat it. I ordered the medium curry chicken with cabbage, rice and beans. F ordered the fish and chips (which was made fresh to order). We took our treasures home to devour, but the restaurant is bright, colorful and clean. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. This spot is a must if you are in the area, or make a special trip. F and I can now add another Jamaican restaurant to our growing list of fantastic places to eat locally.

Pro: Some of the best Jamaican food in NJ! As a Caribbean native, I'm always on the hunt for that proverbial "taste of home". Hummingbird is a place that makes you want to sit on the couch and relax after your plate is wiped clean! My party of 4 shared the oxtail, curry chicken and curry goat, along with a hefty bounty of rice & peas, cabbage, and plantains. EVERYTHING HIT THE SPOT! Particular to the oxtail and the goat, a good sign of a well-executed dish is the tenderness of the meat. The offerings at Hummingbird could be sliced with the side of a fork! And the serving sizes are inspirations for take-home bags. BIG SERVINGS! Con: The service was a bit on the slow side. I suppose that excellence can't be rushed... Bottom Line: I'm a fan of this place, and will support them more! If only they had a couch for me, I'd bring a change of clothes! ;)