Amazing food... and even better service!! Definitely will be back .. the owners were very nice and…read moreaccommodating. Food was flavorful and well seasoned

I hate I don't have better things to say about this spot that we were really excited to try. I will…read moresay that upon arrival, everything seemed to be going fine. The owner greeted us at the door, it was fairly empty so there was no wait and we were seated right away. The ambiance is nice. It does look like you've stepped into the VIP area of a restaurant, so it was cute -- not fancy, but cute. The owner then told us about the restaurant being inspired by his mother, they've been around for 10 years, explained the menu etc., it was nice. He also told us that he hadn't been to Jamaica since a kid and that raised an eyebrow -- but we let it go because he wasn't the cook. MIND YOU, I brought my cousin here (who is Jamaican) after seeing decent reviews about it. He brought over our first round of drinks and they were really good. We really enjoyed them. They weren't strong at all, tasted like juice. So I would recommend just getting juice instead of the +$5 to add rum. As we began to order and look at the menu, the prices were really HIGH, but I guess he was going for upscale cuisine -- so we said OK, let's see what this entails. We all ordered the Taste of the Island plater that gave an oxtail, curry goat and jerk chicken, rice and peas, plaintains and a tiny side salad. I wasn't mad at the portions given, but the flavor didn't hit the mark at all. NOW LETS GET INTO THE FOOD The Jerk Chicken was OVERLY spicy; we couldn't even enjoy the flavor. The oxtails were fatty, sweet and BLACK. Not enjoyable at all. The goat was OK, but not very flavorful in my opinion. The beef patties were good, but probably out of a box. The Roti was good and the oxtail dipping sauce was good. The Honey BBQ Wings were pretty good and cooked well. The Mac'n'Cheese -- DO NOT GET THIS. It literally has NO taste and reminded me of the cup mac'n'cheese that you put the powder cheese in. It took so long to bring it out, I guess he kept forgetting about it (they said everything is made to order) -- which, IDK how you make mac'n'cheese to order. Real cooks know, Mac n cheese is NOT a 5-minute made to order meal. He also didn't ask how we enjoyed the meal -- which I felt like he knew what we knew when he saw that not only did the other table leave a plate full of food (the meats) but our plates resembled the same -- he still collected his coin. There is a 20% gratuity that is added on at the end that is ridiculous considering the prices are already so expensive -- MIND YOU, it is not "Elevate Cuisine", its basic Jamaican dishes on Ikea plates. No special plating, no unique sauces or display, no chef's plating or anything. Just a plate of food. Everyone's bill came in over $100. The table nearby us order the same thing and inquired whether or not we liked our food, but we'd just gotten our food and hadn't tried it yet -- we did warn them about the chicken being spicy, but not everything else. They came after us and left before us and left everything on the plate except the rice and peas. I love black owned businesses and I wish this much more success, but I would NOT recommend it to anyone that is looking for authentic Jamaican food.

Goat was awful. You was nice at the checkout though. The meat was small and bony, to much pepper…read moreand cabbage soggy

The best doubles I ever taste since Trinidad it's better than any restaurant I've been in nyc or…read moreTampa bay fl And the people are very nice people they are awesome

Stopped here on Saturday for some Jamaican food to go. Immediately was welcomed and had amazing…read moreservice. Thankfully, I went a few hours after they opened so they were fully stocked with patties. I ordered one of each - curry chicken, spinach, veggie, and beef. I placed an order for a large oxtail dinner, large jerk chicken, and medium brown stew chicken meal. Each meal comes with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. I also asked for extra gravy on the rice. I waited for about 10 minutes and received my hefty order. My dad had the oxtails, and said he wish he had more oxtails in the dinner as there was only 4 or 5. However they were on the larger size in comparison to other Jamaican spots. My mom loved the spice on the Jerk chicken as did I. It had that kick you expect and needed. My brown stew chicken was very good. The chicken was tender and the browning sauce was really good especially with the rice and peas. We did all say we wish there was more peas within the rice. The patties were fresh and I had both the spinach and curry chicken. The curry had a kick and was very savory. It made me want to order their curry chicken meal the next time I stop in. Also, did I mention they give you ALOT of food, so you will have plenty of leftovers.

Good service, they were able to tell me what they were out of when we walked in. I was excited that…read morethere were so many veggie options. I got brown stew tofu with steamed cabbage, rice and peas, and plantains. My brother got brown stew chicken with Mac and cheese and rice and peas. I also got passion fruit and ginger juice. We both enjoyed our meals, and I had enough to take home as a snack for later. I liked that the tofu had a sear on it, but did not have a thick coating or anything. This made it a good texture for reheating to eat later. This is a casual spot, I would meet friends here or take food to go.

THE NICEST PEOPLE AND THE BEST FOOD. I ordered from Caribbean Twist to serve a luncheon for the…read moreholidays & kept the menu relatively simple to feed about 120 people. We served chicken, black beans, yellow rice, plantains. Everyone raved about the food, asked for 2nds (and 3rds!) -- everything was so flavorful. The chicken was tender, fall Off the bone perfect. Great value, super helpful, a win all around. We will be ordering from Caribbean Twist again!

Today the food was very disappointing. I ordered breaded steak along with morros and yucca. The…read moresteak was very thin, which is OK by me, but it was so hard like shoe leather and very hard to cut or even break apart with my fingers which is not pleasing to me to have to do the Yucca had no flavor or any mojo and the rice was so dry you could almost choke on it. I understand a restaurant can have an off day, but this is the same food. They cook day Inn and day out. I just threw away money and my food..

The restaurant is a bit small but one day they will flourish and open up a bigger restaurant…read morebecause the food is amazing totally worth the wait and price. The customer service was amazing despite being overwhelmed with customers and DoorDash/phone ringing off the hook. Plus this was my first time trying this restaurant.

Went on a holiday, so they were selling out of food pretty fast. I wanted the oxtail or turkey…read morewings, but both were sold out by the time we got there. I ended up getting the honey fried chicken and my husband got the jerk chicken. He loved the jerk chicken. The fried chicken was just okay to me, but it also didn't seem fresh, so I'd be willing to try it again on a regular day and see if it's better fresh. Now the sides? They were SO good. I'd go back for the mac and cheese alone. The yams and greens were top tier too. The service was great. The lady serving everyone was so nice and had the best energy. We'll definitely be back because there were a few things we wanted to try. Looking forward to trying the oxtail and turkey wings next time.

Arguably the best Haitian restaurant in all of the Tampa Bay Area! I've ordered multiple times from…read morehere and the food has never disappointed. I squally get the fried turkey meal (comes with rice and peas and pikliz) or griot, so you can't really go wrong with either option. Based off of that I'm sure their legume is delicious as well If you're ever in the area on Jan 1st make sure to pick up some soup joumou!

I have been eyeing this location for a while. I am jamaican so I was curious. It was empty inside,…read moremaybe it was the day and time that I visited. I was in a rush so I just wanted to pop in out of curiosity. I got a kola champagne (D&G) brand as well as a beef patty. I cant remember the price, but it was reasonable. I'd love to go back and try the meals. I haven't had black rice in a while so maybe ill pop back in this weekend .

The Food always on point. I don't mind we he's sold out. That means he's putting out great food and…read moreservice. Oxtails!!! Goat Jerk Pork!!'n Pineapple- Ginger To Wash it Down!!!

So this good is so fresh and amazing !!! The flavors and seasoning is everything. The people here…read moreare friendly and we were greeted with a smile. The vibe speaks island. The decor and setup sets the tone. They have sitting areas outside for you to enjoy there or to take home. I absolutely recommend this place !

Been meaning to come here for a while now and finally got the chance to come here with the family…read more We ordered Doubles, Aloo Pie, Dal, Roti, Pumpkin, and got Cream Sodas for drinks. All the food was amazing and the people who seemed to be the owners were super nice. Place isnt too big but there was nobody there as we went right when they opened up. I will certainly be back here sooner than later

We placed an order over the phone and when we got there the food was fresh to order. The service…read morewas excellent and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Will be a continuous customer.

I came back 6 years later and the food is still excellent. I came here twice on back to back days…read more Some of the best Jerk and brown stew chicken you have had. The staff is friendly and gave us ice cream while we waited. Hosted about 5 friends and they loved it. The owner Poppi is a very nice guy. I love this place.

I ordered jerk chicken Rasta pasta and was surprised it was linguine and not penne pasta. There…read morewere also no bell peppers like the typical Rasta pasta. It was very spicy which was fine but had no other flavor. It was also very greasy, after I warmed it up there was an excessive amount of oil in the bottom of my bowl. Not to mention, I ordered jerk chicken Rasta pasta and received shrimp. I didn't notice until I got home.

Some of the best food and customer service I have ever experienced!! 10/10 would recommendread more

It's so good that I'm speechless! My partner and I had 4 types of doubles: traditional, curry…read morechicken, stew chicken, and goat. I also tried Chef Rodney's homemade pepper sauce. While my partner had the coconut drops made by the chef's mother. When I say you should be running here I mean it run! The hospitality, the atmosphere, THE FOOD, and the culture you find here is everything you want in a local community restaurant. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Dany!!! Such a welcoming spirit! If you want to get to know the local spots that's who you need to talk to.