Why choose Our Restaurant
Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
We want our customers to enjoy a taste of home, even if it's for their first time.
Friendly Customer Service
Everyone is welcome at Vybez On The Main, and we do our best to make each visit feel special.
Majority Women-Owned
Not just a family-owned business, we're proud to say we are also a majority women-owned business.
Carry-out Lunch Specials 11am-2pm
Your choice of our daily poultry entrees is served with rice and peas or white rice, steamed cabbage, and plantain in a convenient to-go box.
Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm
$8 + tax (add'l fee for dine-in customers.) Price includes a complimentary can soda or bottle of water.
Jerk Chicken
Jamaican jerk chicken served over rice and peas or white rice with a side of seasoned steamed cabbage and plantain included. Comes with your choice of jerk sauce and/or sweet sauce.
A savory and succulent traditionally grilled or baked chicken seasoned with a blend of Jamaican jerk spices. For a slight kick of heat, add our tangy in-house jerk sauce. For extra spice, pepper sauce is available upon request
Curry Chicken
Jamaican curry chicken served over rice and peas or white rice. Comes with seasoned steamed cabbage and plantain.
Tender chicken marinated in a blend of Jamaican curry spices, slow-cooked in a rich, creamy gravy with a hint of heat
Suggestion: traditionally served over white rice.
Brown Stew Chicken
Jamaican brown stew chicken is served over rice and peas or white rice. Comes with seasoned steamed cabbage and plantain.
Tender chicken marinated in a blend of traditional Jamaican herbs and spices, then slow-cooked in a savory sauce with onions, scallions, garlic, thyme, allspice, brown sugar, and browning sauce, resulting in a rich and flavorful entree.
Brown Stew Turkey Wing
Stew turkey wings served over rice and peas or white rice. Comes with seasoned steamed cabbage and plantain.
Succulent turkey wings marinated and slow-cooked in a rich and savory Jamaican-style gravy seasoned with thyme, allspice, garlic, browning and other aromatic ingredients.
Barbecue Chicken
Jamaican-style barbecue chicken served over rice and peas or white rice. Comes with seasoned steamed cabbage and plantain.
Tender cuts of leg and thigh chicken marinated in a traditional Jamaican blend of thyme, garlic, scallions, and aromatic spices, then slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and tender dish with a hint of smoky sweetness.
Sweet Chili Chicken
Jamaican-style sweet chili chicken served over rice and peas or white rice. Comes with seasoned steamed cabbage and plantain.
Tender chicken marinated in a traditional Jamaican blend of aromatic spices, then glazed with a tangy sweet and spicy chili sauce for a flavorful and tantalizing dish.
Fried Chicken
Jamaican-style fried chicken served over rice and peas or white rice. Comes with seasoned steamed cabbage and plantain.
Golden brown, crispy, and highly spiced chicken, infused with a unique blend of Jamaican seasonings including garlic, ginger, thyme, and paprika, offering a decadently tender and flavorful dining experience. Top with a drizzle of sweet sauce for an extra punch of flavor.
Attend or Plan Events at Vybez on the Main
Community Parties & Events
Come Vybe With Us
Celebrate with us at our next community event:
- Karaoke Thursdays (Weekly)
Date: Thursday, November 21
Time: 8pm - 2am
Show off your vocal ability or passion for classic Reggae songs at our weekly Karaoke event. Local Hempstead talent are encouraged to shine and bring the good vybez!
Hosted by Queen Koleurz
Performances by Super DJ Livio G
Happy Hour 7-9pm
- VOTM & BTM Present: Thanksgiving Music Night
Date: Friday, November 22
Time: 8pm - 1am
Join us for a FREE showcase of live music, great food, and Good Vybez in this pre-Thanksgiving celebration.
Hosted by Queen Koleurz
Performances by Koleurz Band & Friends
- VOTM Presents Damage Band Live
Date: Sat, November 23
Time: 8 pm - 1 am
Celebrate with us in our pre-Thanksgiving weekend live music night starring Damage Band.
Hosted by DJ Fresh
Performances by Damage Band
- PaintNite feat YOU with host Gogh with Lo
Date: Wednesday, December 4
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Let it all out on the canvas on Wed, Dec 4th with this beginner-friendly PaintNite event! First 5 tix are $25 for a limited time only, so come and enjoy your favorite hangout with a creative twist. Come join us for an evening of painting, music, and fun! A veteran master instructor will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating your own masterpiece.
Enjoy delicious food and drinks while you learn new techniques and unleash your creative side. It's a great way to relax, socialize, and explore your inner artist. So get ready to Gogh With Lo and have a night to remember! No experience necessary. Food and beverage NOT included in ticket price.
Hosted by Instructor Lorraine Perez
Date: Friday, December 6
Time: pm - am
Get ready for a night of laughter, spirits and Good Vybez at this standup comedy showcase by Blaze the Mic
Hosted by Queen Koleurz and Comedian MJB
All Happy Hour and evening events are 18+. Must be 21+ with ID to receive bar service. No cover charge, unless specified. Free Parking. Food and drinks for sale.
Community Parties & Events
Did you Miss Our Last Event?
Some of Our Recent Community Events
- Date: Sat, 11/16 VOTM Presents: Genna Roots Band Live
- Date: Fri, 11/15 Vybez On The Main (Weekly) Seafood Friday & Happy Hour and Winedown
- Date: Thurs, 11/14 Karaoke Thursdays
- Date: Sat, 11/09 Ladies Night feat Elijah Rocq and Genna Roots
- Date: Fri, 11/08 Vybez On The Main (Weekly) Seafood Friday & Happy Hour and Winedown
- Date: Fri, 11/01 VOTM & BTM NY Present: Independent Artist Showcase
- Date: Fri, 11/01 Vybez On The Main (Weekly) Seafood Friday & Happy Hour and Winedown
- Date: Thurs, 10/31 Karaoke Thursdays
- Date: Fri, 10/25 Vybez On The Main (Weekly) Seafood Friday & Happy Hour and Winedown
- Date: Thurs, 10/21 Karaoke Thursdays Date: Sat, 10/19 VOTM Presents Damage Band
Event Space Rentals
$1800
Host your next private event in our lounge.
- Get private access to restaurant during reserved hours.
- Access our stage to entertain and emcee your event.
Private Parties with Bartender
$2200
Host a private party with bartender service for your company, birthday or other social event.
- Add 3 top-shelf liquor options with chaser for $500.
- Can be combined with catered events packages for additional charge.
- 50 person max
Attendees must be 21+ with ID to receive bar access.
Group Table Reservations
$55+
Receive buffet style or pre-ordered meals for your party. All reservations include: 1 complementary Vybez Rum Punch, rice and peas or white rice, steamed vegetables, and sweet plantains. Price excludes tax and gratuity. Parties over 7 must call ahead to secure reservation availability
- Kingston $55
Entree A (choose 2), Entree B (choose 1)
- Mobay $65
Appetizers (choose 2), Entree A (choose 1), Entree B (choose 1), Entree C (choose 1)
- Ocho Rios $75
Appetizers (choose 3), Entree A (choose 1), Entree B (choose 1), Entree C (choose 1)
Entree A: Jerk chicken, curry chicken, brown stew chicken, jerk pork
Entree B: Oxtail or curry goat
Entree C: Jerk salmon, curry shrimp, escovitch snapper
Appetizers: Escovitch wings, pepper shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, jerk wings, sweet chili wings, escovitch shrimp
Pricing reflects party reservations during open business hours. For closed events, see event space rental packages.
Catered Events
No minimum order
Custom menu options in full or half pan sizes with delivery included.
- Delivery to Western Long Island and the 5 Boroughs of New York City.
- Vegan options and custom orders available.
- Sternos and canisters available for additional purchase.
Event staff and alcohol sales not currently offered. Click to view our full catering menu prices.
50% deposit due at booking. 100% due 7 days before event.
Book your next Vybez Event
Complete this form for group reservations, event space rentals, private DJ parties and catering orders. Please allow 24-48 hours for a follow-up call to confirm receipt.
Some photos from Our Menu and Special Events
Check out what we're serving at Vybez On The Main.
Meet Our Team
Vybez On The Main is proudly a majority women-owned business.
Miss Natalie
Co-owner
Meloney
Co-owner
Magarica Mcgowan
Hempstead local
My family and I have been coming here for roughly 2 years. We usually get soup but I've tried their other food such as oxtail and jerk chicken. The food is always good and fresh and the taste is very consistent. The employees are always very sweet and accommodating. The restaurant is also very clean and service is fast. A great local gem in my opinion. Parking is easy.
Samantha Martin
First Time Customer
I was in the mood for fish and drove past this restaurant so I stopped. Best decision! Escovitch snapper cooked to perfection, and veggies crisp with scotch bonnet spice that is a must as anyone knows. Steamed rice and peas were soft and fresh, sweet plantain soft and cut nice and small. Large size meal packaged in a reusable container with a great price, lower than competitors and tasting much better than competitors. Paired it with a refreshing ginger cucumber juice they sell as well. Restaurant inside for seating spacious and clean.
Bryan T.
Happy Customer
This restaurant is Magnificent, its clean, the ambiance is Great u can take out or sit in and dine in their spacious dining area. The staff is friendly and warm ,and the food was too die for. I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas and stew chicken with rice and peas. I can't wait to go back and try their other dishes. I strongly recommend it if ur in da area you must eat at Vybez. Thank you Vybez. 5 stars.
Tamika Shiver
Loyal Customer
The food was great and the customer service was excellent. We ordered oxtails with rice and peas, curry goat with white rice and chicken patties 🤤. Everything was amazing! I'll admit to coming here a bit often, but good Caribbean food is hard to find. So, I'll probably see you there.
Contact Us
Live entertainment and business partnership requests, employment applications (please paste resume in body of message), and general inquiries may be submitted here.
Location:
24 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Open Hours:
Monday-Saturday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Email:
vybez@vybezonthemain.work
Call:
+1 516 483 9452