Lakay Bistro

Name: Lakay Bistro
Address: 55 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11221
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Caribbean

55 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11221Directions

4.586 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's flavorful Haitian cuisine, especially the oxtail mac and cheese, griot, and cocktails. They also highlight the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. Some reviews mention there can be long wait times.

Oxtail, mac and cheese, and weekend check-in heat at Lakay Bistro.

Lakay Bistro is a $$ Caribbean restaurant in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. It has logged 568 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Lakay Bistro is a Caribbean restaurant with a 4.7-star Google rating across 337 reviews, plus 568 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain traffic peaks on Saturday and Sunday.

The review signal highlights warm, patient service; atmosphere and overall aesthetic described as on point; and oxtail that earns praise. One diner called the oxtail tender, flavorful, and cooked just right, especially alongside rich, creamy mac and cheese. Another singled out the server Jaiquan and backed the oxtail recommendation, with happy-hour drinks described as “small but mighty.”

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

Lakay Bistro holds a 4.7 Google rating from 337 reviews.
Blackbird shows 568 all-time on-chain check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Reviewers specifically praise the oxtail.
One review calls it a favorite Haitian spot in Brooklyn.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Blackbird check-ins show Lakay Bistro’s busiest days are Saturday and Sunday.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinner

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryGood for kidsGood for groups

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Flynet check ins

568

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Lakay Bistro

Review signal

4.5

86 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Lakay Bistro?

Lakay Bistro has logged 568 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Lakay Bistro busiest?

Lakay Bistro is busiest on Friday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Lakay Bistro serve?

Lakay Bistro serves Caribbean cuisine.

How expensive is Lakay Bistro?

Lakay Bistro is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Lakay Bistro?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Lakay Bistro in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.