Yankee's BarbeQue & Grill: Paramaribo's American-Style Smokehouse Fires Back Up
The Mouth Pleaser returns to Kernkampweg with burgers, burritos and hot wings
Why Go
Tucked along Professor W.J. Kernkampweg in the heart of Paramaribo, Yankee's BarbeQue & Grill built its reputation as the city's go-to spot for stateside comfort food with a Surinamese twist. After a temporary pause, the grill is firing back up ΓÇö and locals are already counting the days until the smoke rises again.
The Experience
Yankee's has always leaned into a casual, come-as-you-are energy: think laid-back seating, the low hum of a grill working overtime, and staff who greet regulars by name. It sits on one of Paramaribo's busier thoroughfares, making it an easy stop after a day exploring the city or an evening out with friends. The kitchen keeps things unfussy ΓÇö American diner staples cooked with real heat and generous portions ΓÇö and the crowd skews to a friendly mix of Surinamese families, expats craving a burger fix, and travelers looking for something familiar between plates of pom and roti.
What to Try
Yankee's earned its 'Mouth Pleaser' nickname on three things: the hand-pressed burgers stacked high with classic fixings, hefty burritos that lean more Tex-Mex than fine-dining, and the hot wings that are the real cult favorite ΓÇö order them by the bucket if you're sharing. Ask what's coming off the grill that night; the BBQ specials shift with what's fresh, and locals swear the ribs are worth waiting for when they're on.
Insider Tip
Because Yankee's is reopening, hours and the full menu are still settling into a rhythm ΓÇö always double-check their Facebook page (@yankeesbbq) the day you plan to visit, especially on weekends when tables fill fast with the after-work crowd. Call ahead for large wing orders; regulars know they can sell out.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Professor W.J. Kernkampweg 78, Paramaribo, Suriname. The address sits on a well-traveled road easily reachable by taxi or rental car from central Paramaribo. Parking is generally available roadside. Cash (SRD) is safest, though card acceptance varies ΓÇö confirm when you arrive. Check their Facebook page for current reopening hours and daily specials before heading over.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A nearby Paramaribo hotel that makes a convenient base ΓÇö you can walk off the ribs and wings with a short stroll back to your room.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — Grab wheels here for the day, explore Paramaribo's sights, then swing by Yankee's on Kernkampweg for a stateside dinner before returning the car.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Burn off a Yankee's burger with an off-road adventure the next morning ΓÇö a classic 'eat big, ride hard' Suriname combo.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Pair a splashy river day with an evening comfort-food refuel at Yankee's ΓÇö the wings hit different after hours on the water.