La Caye

4 (196)

$30 and under

Creole

35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

La Caye brings authentic Haitian cuisine to the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Its signature flavors hailing from lime, tomato, thyme and habañero, Haitian cuisine is flavorful, aromatic and healthy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole, French, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Monday - Wednesday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm Thursday - Friday: 4:30pm - 12:00am Saturday: 11:30pm - 1:00am Sunday: 11:30pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.lacayebk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering available
Private party facilities
All functions

Location
35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Cross street
Ashland pl and St Felix street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Atlantic terminal Barclay center Trains N Q R D B 2 3 4 5 Fulton street stationTrain GLafayette stationTrain C
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Akra$9.00
Fried organic yautia (root vegetable) with Creole flavoring and side of pikliz (Haitian spicy slaw).
Creole wings$9.00
Served with a spicy guava and mango sauce.
Chiktay$12.00
Choice of herring or cod fish mixed with onions and peppers. Served with French bread.
Award Winning Lanbi Boukannen/ Lambi Boucané$16.00
Grilled conch served with a spicy mango sauce. Voted Best Conch in New York by the Village Voice in 2013.
Fusion de Maïs$14.00
Herbed mayi moulen (polenta) & shrimp over a cream champagne sauce.
La Caye Boulette Sliders$14.00
Choice of codfish or beef. Served with fries or mixed greens.

Salads

Rara Salad$10.00
Fresh beets, potatoes, carrots, sliced boiled eggs and Cajun mayo.
Salade Jardinière$10.00
Mixed greens, fresh sliced fruits (pear/apple), shaved carrots and baby tomatoes in a balsamic mango vinaigrette dressing.
Salade de la Maison (La Caye Salad)$12.00
Arugula, tomatoes, shaved carrots, dried cranberries, sliced oranges in creole herb vinaigrette.
Salade Jeune$12.00
Grilled vegetable salad: eggplant, chayote, cabbage, carrots, red & green peppers drizzled with olive oil dressing.

Entrees

Choice of one side with any main course.

Legim Berejenn/Légumes$17.00
Eggplant, chayote, carrots, lima beans, and spinach in a tomato sauce. Served with black mushroom rice or white rice. Vegetarian or with meat for an extra charge.
Poulet en Sauce$17.00
Creole Chicken. Served in a tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
Pan Seared Pork Chop$22.00
Served with potato hash garnished in a pork au jus sauce.
Steak Paysanne$24.00
NY strip in a creamy pepper corn sauce.
Poisson Rose
Broiled red snapper in Creole sauce.
- Market price
Tilapia Gwosèl/ Tilapia Gros Sel$19.00
Broiled in white wine, thyme, fresh lime, sea salt sauce.
Seafood Creole$29.00
Snow Crab Legs, Lobster Tail and Tiger Shrimps.
Lanbi Lakay/ Lambi La Caye$35.00
Broiled Conch in authentic Haitian sauce.
Fritay$19.00
A platter of deep fried perfection! Choice of taso bèf (beef), marinated tilapia or griyo (pork). Served with akra and green plantains with a side of pikliz (Haitian spicy slaw).

Sides

Macaroni au Gratin/Fried Plantains/Fries$6.00
Black Mushrom Rice or White Rice$6.00
Homemade Mashed Potatoes/Sautéed Spinach$6.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Caye.

4.0

(196)

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.0Ambience
2.5Value

Noise • Moderate

196 Reviews

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Sophie
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on February 24, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
LOVEEEEE this restaurant. I was raised in Haiti and I can definitely say that the food is DELICIOUS. I wish that the place were more spacious and that service was faster, but it's a good place to have a delicious dinner/date.
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RalphVandBingdi
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think the area they picked for this Haitian restaurant is great great value place is very romantic it was my girlfriends first time eating Haitian food. kabrit fri ak vyann kochon se pou mouri.mennaj bingdi renmen pwason an. thank you guys really for the great experience I maybe come back just to eat locally.Last note everyone needs to try the black rice.
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jerseygirl Gold
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous live music. Food as good as ever. You won't regret a meal at La Caye!
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goodfood2
New York City63 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 9, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I can't share my dining experience at this time. When I went they were closed for the brunch menu time frame. I was advised that they open at 5pm and that brunch hasn't been served for some time now. I would like another opportunity to dine with them at dinner so I can rate them fairly
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on November 26, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been to this restaurant twice and i can say i will not be returning. As a Haitian myself i was very unimpressed with the food that was cooked. Firstly, our meal took too long to prepare. I understand they use fresh ingredients and i appreciate that however, i waited about 45 minutes to an hour just to get my starter and then another hour or so for my actual meal. Secondly they did not have the materials needed for what i actually wanted to get, even if they use all fresh ingredients they should still have a supply of what is needed for items on their menu. Lastly when my party received their food the meat was bland and chewy, the fried plantains were hard and clearly not made from fresh plantains, the akra (fried malanga) was tasteless and not made from fresh malanga. These are all things i have cooked in my own household and know what they should taste like. I love supporting authentic Haitian owned businesses, especially restaurants but this was very disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on November 18, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious! Service so-so from 1st waitress, wasn't helpful and she claimed there was no more kabrit eve though the other people at the table next to us received a Platter of it! However 2nd waitress was a breath of fresh air, she was attentive, made great recommendations on the drinks, and assured my friend that there was a new batch of kabrit coming out! Overall great experience and didn't wait too long for our table.
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Elie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on November 15, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The place is very clean and organized. Personally, I didn't like the fact that they ran out of what I wanted to eat and plus they refused to substitute for it. Other than that, I very enjoyed the food especially the steak and I will definitely come back.
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PerryL
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 4, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I always enjoy Haitian food. The service is prompt... They seem to run out of food listed on their menu now and then. I can easily recommend Lacaye to friends
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EttieG
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 4, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We all clean our plates. It was good. Pleasant. we'll come back.
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GailA
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 3, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went there to celebrate an anniversary and noted it on my reservation. The restaurant didn't acknowledge the special day which was disappointing. They were understaffed so when we walked in we weren't greeted and had to find someone to help. Saving grace of the night: wonderful live music, a really lovely waitress and a bartender who went above and beyond. I have enjoyed this restaurant in the past and I was disappointed by the lack of management and acknowledgement of a special night.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole, French, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Monday - Wednesday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm Thursday - Friday: 4:30pm - 12:00am Saturday: 11:30pm - 1:00am Sunday: 11:30pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.lacayebk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering available
Private party facilities
All functions

Location
35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Cross street
Ashland pl and St Felix street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Atlantic terminal Barclay center Trains N Q R D B 2 3 4 5 Fulton street stationTrain GLafayette stationTrain C
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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La Caye

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Menu

Chef's Specialties

Ricky's Conch Rolls

Bouillon$15.00

Soup Joumou$12.00

Starters

Akra$9.00

Creole wings$9.00

Chiktay$12.00

Award Winning Lanbi Boukannen/ Lambi Boucané$16.00

Fusion de Maïs$14.00

La Caye Boulette Sliders$14.00

Salads

Rara Salad$10.00

Salade Jardinière$10.00

Salade de la Maison (La Caye Salad)$12.00

Salade Jeune$12.00

Entrees

Legim Berejenn/Légumes$17.00

Poulet en Sauce$17.00

Pan Seared Pork Chop$22.00

Steak Paysanne$24.00

Poisson Rose

Tilapia Gwosèl/ Tilapia Gros Sel$19.00

Seafood Creole$29.00

Lanbi Lakay/ Lambi La Caye$35.00

Fritay$19.00

Sides

Macaroni au Gratin/Fried Plantains/Fries$6.00

Black Mushrom Rice or White Rice$6.00

Homemade Mashed Potatoes/Sautéed Spinach$6.00

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