Miss Likklemore's is the most exciting Caribbean restaurant in Toronto — chef-owner innovative modern Trinidadian cooking in a King West space that feels like a dinner party at a friend's house. The doubles, the curry crab, and the rum cocktails are all executed with the confidence of a kitchen that knows exactly what it is doing.
Neighbourhood: King West · Address: 433 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 · Hours: Wed–Sun 5:30–10pm | Mon–Tue Closed · Phone: (416) 538-1401
Why Visit
Miss Likklemore's is Toronto's most exciting Caribbean restaurant — modern Trinidadian cooking in an intimate King West space that feels like a dinner party, with doubles that sell out, curry crab that traces the Atlantic, and a rum program curated with serious expertise.
What Makes It Unique
No other Toronto Caribbean restaurant combines this level of chef-driven creativity with genuine Trinidadian culinary tradition. The doubles alone — fried to order, properly spiced, served warm — justify a visit, and the intimate atmosphere makes every meal feel like a personal experience.
Miss Likklemore's opened in 2019 on Roncesvalles Avenue in Parkdale, and from its first service it established a reputation as the most exciting Caribbean restaurant in Toronto. The space is small — approximately 30 seats — and designed to feel like a dinner party at a friend's house rather than a conventional restaurant. The kitchen is open, the chef is visible, and the atmosphere is warm and conversational rather than formal.
The cooking is modern Trinidadian — not fusion, not deconstructed, but traditional Trinidadian dishes prepared with the technique and ingredients that the chef's training and creativity allow. The doubles are the kitchen's signature: two pieces of fried flatbread (bara) filled with curried chickpeas (channa), topped with tamarind sauce, cucumber chutney, and pepper sauce. They are served as an appetizer but are substantial enough to be a meal on their own. The bara is fried to order — crispy outside, soft inside — and the channa is properly spiced with the correct blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and amchar masala.
The curry crab is the kitchen's most technically accomplished dish — blue crab from sustainable Atlantic fisheries, broken down in-house, and cooked in a curry sauce that balances the sweetness of the crab meat with the heat and complexity of Trinidadian curry powder. The callaloo (a stew of dasheen leaves, okra, coconut milk, and spices) is the traditional accompaniment, providing the earthy, creamy counterpoint to the bright curry.
The coconut bake is the bread service — a flatbread made with coconut milk and grated coconut, baked until the edges are crisp and the centre is soft and slightly sweet. It is served warm with butter and is genuinely one of the best bread services in Toronto, regardless of cuisine. The kitchen bakes fresh daily, and the aroma of coconut bake fills the dining room during the first hour of service.
The rum program is curated with the same seriousness as the food. The bar stocks Trinidadian rums (Angostura, Caroni, Fernandes), Jamaican rums (Appleton, Hampden, Worthy Park), and Barbadian rums (Mount Gay, Foursquare) alongside aged expressions and limited releases. The rum old fashioned is the bar's signature: aged rum, bitters, sugar, and a flamed orange peel that releases essential oils over the drink's surface. The bartenders are knowledgeable about rum and can guide guests through the selection based on their preferences.
Service is warm and personal — the staff are genuinely hospitable, and the small room means they know the regulars and remember preferences. The pacing is leisurely: a full dinner takes two to two-and-a-half hours, which is appropriate for a restaurant where conversation and community are as much the point as the food.
Miss Likklemore's is moderately expensive for its neighbourhood and format: starters $14–22, mains $28–42, desserts $12–16, cocktails $14–20. A full dinner with cocktails is $70–100 per person before tax and gratuity. The doubles are $8–12 and are the best value on the menu.
Reservations are essential — the small dining room fills weeks ahead, particularly for weekend seats. Book via the restaurant's website or Resy. Walk-ins are sometimes accepted at the bar for a la carte dining and cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miss Likklemore's authentic Trinidadian or fusion?
Miss Likklemore's is modern Trinidadian — traditional dishes (doubles, curry crab, callaloo, coconut bake) prepared with contemporary technique and high-quality ingredients. The cooking honors Trinidadian culinary traditions rather than fusing them with other cuisines.
How much does dinner cost at Miss Likklemore's?
Starters $14–22, mains $28–42, desserts $12–16, cocktails $14–20. A full dinner with cocktails is $70–100 per person before tax and gratuity. The doubles are $8–12 and are the best value on the menu.
Do the doubles sell out?
Yes — the doubles are made to order and the kitchen can only produce a limited number per service. Arrive early or call ahead to reserve an order. They are the kitchen's signature dish and the first thing to sell out on busy nights.
Do you need a reservation?
Yes — the small dining room (approximately 30 seats) fills weeks ahead, particularly for weekend seats. Book via the restaurant's website or Resy. Walk-ins are sometimes accepted at the bar.