#1 Caribbean Restaurant to Visit During Caribana in Toronto

Caribana weekend is the biggest Caribbean festival in North America. Millions hit Toronto for the parade, the parties, and the culture. And when the hunger hits, you need somewhere that matches the energy.

That's 9 Mile Jamaican & International Cuisine on Bloor St W.

Why 9 Mile During Caribana

The location is right in the mix — 1334 Bloor Street West, easy access from anywhere downtown. But it's the food that makes people come back year after year. We're not just serving jerk chicken (though ours is one of the best in the city). We're serving Jamaican fusion — Heavy Plate combos, oxtail quesadillas, stuffed patties in 8 varieties, salmon bowls, and loaded oxtail mac & cheese.

The portions are massive. The flavour is real. And the vibe matches Caribana energy — loud, proud, and unapologetically Caribbean.

What to Order

If it's your first time, start with the jerk chicken plate — smoky, spicy, served with rice & peas, mac & cheese, and plantain. Upgrade to the oxtail if you want to go heavy. And don't sleep on the Heavy Plate combos — loaded boxes with protein, rice & peas, mac & cheese, plantain, callaloo, and cornbread.

For Caribana weekend, get there early. Lines happen. It's worth it.

The Details

Location: 1334 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1P2
Hours: Mon–Sun, 11 AM – 10 PM
Phone: (437) 880-5312
Instagram: @9_mile_ja (50.6K followers)