Marcia And Joe’s Kitchen

Could be one of the greatest hidden gem in the area. As a guy from Florida who’s been to the Caribbean a number of times, the food was top-shelf.Authentic in style and flavors but with higher quality ingredients than you’d find in “traditional” Caribbean restaurants .Unexpectedly surprised to find some of the best skiing along with the best island food in the same town! But I guess that’s part of what makes this town so great.

Marcia and Joe’s is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked into the back of The Press bar on Lincoln Ave are two true islanders making Jamaican food so bold and flavorful that it transported me, even while fitting right into the eclectic bar food culture that has been a part of Steamboat since I went to high school here, in the 90s. I am so glad I found this amazing food!As I write this, COVID is surging and businesses may have to lock down again. Marcia (Mar-see-ah, not Marsh-ah) greeted me with worried eyes as I walked in to the empty bar at opening time, but she followed with an easy laugh and she and Joe have a warm nature. You must support this business! This is perfect take out food! The delicious, spicy chicken, tangy chop salad, and fruity rice will make a perfect take out meal. The festivals, a fry bread that’s not unlike a donut, go with everything, as Marcia rightly advised. What a terrific place. Don’t let it slip away! Call ahead! Cater a Thanksgiving! Buy yourself Jerk for your socially distanced Christmas! This place is too good!

I had the jerk chicken and oxtail dishes, accompanied by rice, pasta salad, plantain, and slaw, and they were absolutely delicious. The jerk chicken was both spicy and tender, while the oxtail, though not spicy, was still packed with flavor. Our only regret is that we ordered the small size; we probably should have tried more dishes! We placed our order at 4:30 PM for pick-up at 6:15 PM, and it was ready right on time with no wait at all. I will definitely be returning!

The food here was absolutely fantastic. I usually have no trouble finding the right words to describe a meal, but this place left me speechless. It's located inside a bar, which was a little confusing at first, but it ultimately didn't affect my experience. Make sure to visit this spot for authentic Jamaican cuisine—you won't regret it!

I paid $25 for a plate of rice, macaroni, and goat bones, but there were no beans as they had claimed.