Caribbean food arrives in Milwaukee like a burst of sunshine, bringing with it the bold spices, tropical fruits and slow-cooked depth that define island cooking at its very best. Jerk chicken charred at the edges, rice and peas fragrant with coconut, plantains golden and sweet straight from the pan. These 25 restaurants serve food that is joyful, generous and impossible to eat without smiling. Let Milwaukee’s Caribbean kitchens take you somewhere warm.