THE definition of a family run, local restaurant. Mom is in the kitchen. Dad is at the bar. Their daughter is a waitress. Warms my heart every time I go. The food is absolutely superb. They have dishes from all over the Caribbean and the menu changes often. Love that place. Whenever I have friends and family from out of town, I take them there and everyone loves it. The location is great too; away from the crowds but close enough to Atlantic. Some points about other reviews here about this place: It's not a hole in the wall. It's a small, family run spot with it's own charm. Not fancy. If you don't like the food here, it's because you dont like this type of food. That's your problem. Don't blame it on the restaurant. It's not a Jamaican or Guyanese or whatever place. Its Caribbean fusion. Don't expect the food to taste exactly like that one dish you had at the last Jamaican or Hatian restaurant you went to. Unless it's a chain, jerk dishes will not taste exactly the same everywhere you go. It's a family run spot. So don't expect assembly line type of service. It can be slow at times. But that comes with going to a small local spot like this. Plus don't forget "Island time" is a real thing. It adds to the experience. If you are in a rush or starving, go somewhere else. Again, it's a family run spot. Don't expect big chain, corporate, robot like service. People have their off days. You might not feel friendly every single day of your life; dont expect them to. That said, they are never rude. But I can see when someone might be having a not so great day and is not up to kissing your @ss or act all peppy. There is no HR, corporate department here. Small local places dont necessarily take yearly customer service classes or have a manager breathing down their necks making sure everything is perfect and PC. Sh!t happens. They might forget an item or confuse an order. Its not the end of the world. People make mistakes. Comes with the territory with small, family owned places. The people that wrote negative reviews are just negative people. You know the type....the hard to please, the picky, the annoying types that always suck the life out of a party. And how big of a fool people look saying the dishes are americanized or styled to the Delray/Palm beach crowds. This is as authentic as it gets. Stop trying to act cool like you are some authority on Caribbean food. You are getting fed by people born and raised in the Caribbean "Karen"....just because you've eaten a couple of times at a chain like the Dutch Pot. read more

Very high four and a half stars. The best meal I have had in months. The best food to be found in Delray & a world away from the monotony of the restaurant scene on Atlantic, where mediocrity is the norm. Food is unbelievable make sure and see which of the fish is local and order that. Must order is the grilled conch appetizer. Some great spice to be had but they also have dishes suitable to to the spice averse. Hopefully you get a chance to talk to the chef as she is one cool lady and you will be eager to thank her. Tiny minuscule spot with a great outdoor area located on a quiet side street in the pineapple grove section just a few blocks away from Atlantic. The service is a bit slapdash and erratic but in the best way possible and so sweet you easily forgive all shortcomings. They seem to run out of many of the dishes early including some of the ones that I was most interested in including the rotis and the oxtail. Just think of dinner here as an adventure and soak it all up. read more

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Talk about flavorsome! This little restaurant is pushing some big flavors with their menu. Love the pork dishes and the okra fried rice, it's delicious and I'm not even crazy over okra. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a fusion Caribbean meal with lots of flavor. read more

This place is excellent! A great neighborhood treat that you love to have. The staff is really nice and the food is authentic and fresh. The waitress said the place was originally run by the owner and his wife but now they have about 3 people in the kitchen. Homemade recipes and a small, quaint space with about 5 tables. The jerk meatballs are yummy! I had the snapper wrapped in a banana leaf, with coconut milk...she had me at coconut milk! My fiancé had the jerk chicken and it as so tender and fell off the bone. Great place if you want a quiet, private spot for dinner. Keep up the good work! read more

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If you are looking for authentic Caribbean food and a family style environment; this is the place for you. The food is extremely fresh (takes a little while to come out) but plate is steaming. It was four of us so we ordered three entrees and some apps. I never order chicken out to eat because it's so simple, but get the Guyanese chicken. Even if you just take it home. You will enjoy read more

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The food and service was amazing. Have gone back at least 4 times since I tried this restaurant. Give them a try - you will not regret it

Wow wow WOW! This restaurant is a MUST try ! The ambiance makes you feel like you're on a Caribbean island. They serve authentic island food. I can honestly say from the moment we walked in the door all we could feel was love. We ordered the conch fritters (delicious) to start. While waiting our waitress, Lauren, gave us a complimentary order of the jerk meatballs. They were sooo good with a kick of spice. Lauren also gave good suggestions and was soooo sweet. Our main dishes were the Snapper, stewed and an order of Jerk chicken. The entrees came with a salad, rice with okra, cabbage and plantains They even gave us extra rice. ALL OF THE FOOD WAS PERFECTLYYYY COOKED WITH ALL OF THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SPICES We also were blessed to meet the owner, Donald and the Chef. They are very friendly. The place,the staff and the food all made a great experience. Thank you for the love. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK.. LETS SUPPORT THEM. YOU HAVE TO KEEP GOOD RESTAURANTS ALIVE... read more

The food, the service and the ambiance was very good. It was a perfect restaurant to go with friends

I definitely recommend it here. The food is amazing and the service is great! I went with a tour and the owner really took care of us. She is super sweet and down to earth. I recommend the jerk chicken and the traditional macaroni and cheese. We all felt super welcomed and I enjoyed it. I will return read more

By far my favorite restaurant in Delray. The curry chicken and mac & cheese are the best I've ever had. The dhal, conch ceviche and meatballs are also all must haves. But most of all, the service here is incredible. The staff is unbelievably warm and it almost feels like you are eating at a friend's home. Love love love this place. read more

One word, GO! Absolutely Delicious! Amazing service and food. Hard decisions on what to eat because everything is good. If your originally from the Caribbean you'll feel like your back home as the food hits your stomach and if your not be prepared to have the best Caribbean food in South Florida. Absolutely must GO! read more

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Fantastic! Great variety, quality, and service at this diminutive family-owned restaurant. With guidance from the friendly owners, we had complimentary meatballs and salads; conch fritters, jerk ribs, curry chicken, oxtail stew, macaroni and cheese, roti, fried rice and okra, and maduros. Spice level was totally manageable, and you can order mild to hot. What a feast this afternoon was. We will be back! read more

Some friends and I checked out this restaurant for dinner before going to a show at Arts Garage. It is a small cafe with limited seating inside but does have additional seating outside. The owner and staff were very pleasant. Though the food was very delicious I have two issues. It was HARD to taste ANY conch in the conch fritters and we had two orders for the number of people in the group. My second issue had to do with the dessert item. We had the cheese cake. It was just a SLITHER of a slice for the price. The other dishes were delicious and filling. I would recommend this restaurant if you're interested in Caribbean cuisine. read more

This is my favorite Caribbean restaurant in the United States!!! I am not kidding. You will not be disappointed coming here ! The customer service is AMAZING and the food is to die for ! It's super clean , very chill and relaxing atmosphere. We will more than likely come back just to go to this resturant !! Wish I could give this place a 10 Star!! read more

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Wow great food everything I had tasted too with great flavors, curry goat and meatballs app was sooooo good

Okay ladies and gents: be prepared to be surprised and unsure of whether to believe me- I totally understand. So, I challenge you: try it for yourself. My husband and I have been wanting to try this place since the very first night we moved here. I had read great reviews and it sounded different, off the beaten path, a local spot, and delicious. All of these things, it indeed was! From the outside looking in, doesn't look like anything more than maybe a local Chinese spot: it's not. The jerk chicken here can make you escape to the Caribbean in one bite. I can't even think of the right words to describe. We both ordered the specials as there were two and the server spoke very highly of them. One was a chicken lo mein type dish but again do not think Chinese - it isn't and wasn't. This food will make your mouth water. The sangria: strong and wonderful. The other customers here were locals and we chatted with a few different tables! Everyone was so nice and wanted to know how we found such a hidden local gem... yelp of course! We even made such good friends with the one table they shared their coconut shrimp with us. Don't miss this spot.... it's local, it's amazing, and we can't stop talking about it. read more

Real home cooking, superb tastes and friendly service are to be had at this "off the beaten path" tiny dining spot off Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Authentic "island" plates were cooked to order and served with pride. This place is definately worth a trip for dinner. Outdoor dining is available. The only downside for this dining spot is the live entertainment, which, in my opinion, was not very good. There was a great keyboard/vocalist performing next door at Salotto Ristorante and he should be considered as a addition to Bamboo Fire Cafe. read more

A great family owned restaurant. Everyone was so warm and gracious. The small but cozy restaurant made you feel at home. Each person who worked there was super friendly. The food served was outstanding. A truly great Caribbean experience. Your entrée is served with a lovely mango salad and meatballs. If you like spicy than this is the place. Don't forget to try the rum cake. It finishes off a great dinner. Enjoy read more

I ordered the conch fritters expecting thick heavy dough HOWEVER I was surprised; those fritters were light, airy, full of flavor, and I was able taste and chew on bits of conch. The sweet lightly spicy sauce complimented the fritters well. Normally I'm a fork and knife kind of gal, but not last night. I ordered roti and ate the pepper pot ox tail stew with my hands. I wanted to consume every gelatinous bit of yummy. I sucked the bones clean. I'm going back to try more of the menu. If you want amazing flavor and a staff to fawn over you, this is a great place to go. read more

If you are looking for a chill, laid back, off the Ave, good food, and good convo--- this is the place to go. Make sure you get the conch fritters... The best I've ever had! The service is delightful, talkative, and attentive. The food is on point! We will be back next week. :) read more

Bamboo Fire Cafe - Jerk chicken with Shrimp Mac and Cheese! Yum! - Caribbean Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

As someone who can be considered a picky eater, I took a leap of faith on vacation and went outside my comfort zone. Thankfully I did as this place was five stars all around. My wife and I split the Jerk Platter and we also tried the meatballs, rice and rum cake (which was amazing). The Jerk platter was also delicious and very flavorful. As out of towners, the owner and his daughter treated us and my friend as if we were regulars and couldn't have been more pleasant. If my wife does convince me to move to Boca, this establishment will become a regular! You guys were a highlight of our trip and a 10/10! read more

This place is excellent. Their service is great... friendly people...and great food! My wife and I have been here multiple times and have had the same great experience every time. Highly recommend anything on the menu! Goat curry is my "go to". read more

Bamboo Fire Cafe - The delicious jerk meatballs!!! These little guys pack a lot of flavor! A must try! - Caribbean Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

My girlfriend and I were in Delray Beach for a few days. We had the curry chicken and curry shrimp. Grilled eggplant appetizer. Best meal we had our whole stay. Delicious spicy food and great service. We will definitely go back. read more

Bamboo Fire Cafe - Curry chicken, curry shrimp, rice and plantain, sangria, Banks lager. - Caribbean Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Out of sheer chance I decided to go here with a friend after hearing about Delray Beach restaurant week. I wanted to try something completely out of the usual and this is what we settled on. If you are a fan of Caribbean jerk and curry, you have come to the right place. I absolutely loved my lemonade (It's the last drink of my mind normally) and the garbanzo frito. My friend and I both raved about the eggplant dip. He had the blackened pork chops and I had the vegetable/tofu curry dish. Again, impressively good. For dessert he had the cheesecake and I had the rum cake. My pick is the cheesecake as I felt the rum cake had a bit too much rum in it and it was loaded with whip cream and ice cream. I had given a suggestion to place both the whip cream and ice cream on the side so that the guest can decide how much they really want. Service here was so friendly and personal, they made us feel like we were dining in someone's home. The restaurant has limited indoor seating. We decided to eat outside but it may get humid/hot during certain days. Yeah mon wraps this restaurant up in two words. read more

All the food at this place are extremely delicious and delicate! (entree, rice, plantain, free salad, free meatball, etc, everything!!!) I think this is THE BEST restaurant in FL. Indeed. read more

We've been coming to Bamboo Fire for years, as we love the food and funky, causal atmosphere. I'm writing this review because Bamboo Fire just keeps getting better. They've tweeked the menu a bit, improving what was already very good - for instance the very decadent mac and cheese. I couldn't have imagined it being any better, but it is! Standards such as the jerk meatballs are delicious and we order then every time we come. Eggplant dip starter is fabulous and loaded with flavor. Same for the vegetarian Lo Mein. Really, it's ALL delicious. read more

This is our SPOT! We absolutely love coming here. We go here often, but our time is always spaced out and the staff always remembers us! They're accommodating to our two year old and always so friendly. The food is amazing, the meatballs and garbanzo beans are a must. Never, ever disappointed! The last time we went here our daughter suddenly starting getting very upset because her ears were hurting. The staff all came out to help calm her down. When the food was ready they gave it to us in boxes because we needed to leave. They didn't act one bit annoyed or upset. They were helpful in giving advice and making sure my very irritable daughter was comfortable. I recommend this place a thousand times over! read more

Authentic and flavorful Caribbean food with a small, low key comfy family feel. Both inside & outside seating. The conch ceviche and the tostones w garlic sauce are delicious! read more

Peace!! The best flavors and delicious tastes! I've eaten things that I never would have... You absolutely must try the eggplant dip with tostones!!! I have found better in the area yet!! Keep it up because you definitely light the fire just like in your name! 100% 100% read more

Tried Caribbean food for dinner today. Very, very good all around. Small place that appears family owned. It's near downtown but off the beaten path so nice and quiet. Was taken care of by the owner I believe. He couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive. Oxtail was fall off the bone tender served in a very rich brown sauce. Their house made lemonade was addictively good. Will be back. read more

My husband discovered this little gem before we met...I've now been 4-5 times and it is FABULOUS! Our friend Brian did a meet-up event there, which was my first experience. We ate there again last week. This is a tiny place; seats only 20 inside but also has lovely seating out front, and it's off the Avenue so nice and quiet. Being lovers of Caribbean food, the menu had our mouths watering, and the food did not disappoint. It's family run, and there's definitely love in every bite. The curry chicken is a favorite of mine, you can request level of heat. My husband had oxtail stew and deemed it every bit as good as the islands. The jerk meatballs are to die for. This time I also tried the conch fritters....delicious, and loved the dipping sauce with a kick! You MUST try their special lemonade, but don't expect an answer as to the secret ingredient! My guess is vanilla, but still cannot get more than a smile as a response. Love this place!! We'll be back again soon! read more

It's just soo good. Goat curry, oxtails, chickpeas, lentils- I'm stuffed but I still want more!

This place is authentic fire! Just had dinner for the first time and holy cow it's fantastic!!!! The owner/chef bring Guayanese and Caribbean to true form. The Jerk Chicken is succulent, the meatballs are divine, and the okra fried rice creates the perfect balance to the spice. If you're lucky, try the sangria while it lasts, it's the perfect match for a spicy dish. I've been in Delray for 7 years and never knew this little hole in the wall could rock like this! Best of luck Bamboo!!! You're fire to us!!! read more

Great food. Everyone was SUPER friendly except for our server- who started out pretty cool. I guess things rubbed us the wrong way when she TOLD us to hand her our plates. Something so subtle, but such a no-no. How would she have felt if her customers snapped their fingers and said "Give me that." ?? Also, when she spoke to us, she generally gave us zero eye contact. There's something disrespectful and unkind about that. I hope she takes these points as constructive criticism and improves upon her people skills. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a LONG time, server gave us complimentary jerk meatballs which were fu**ing delicious, came here randomly and left with a new favorite place for Caribbean food, AMAZING 10/10 read more

Today I woke up regretting that I was such a pig and wishing I had some leftovers for breakfast, because, after all, what's better than homemade chicken curry for breakfast? I am not going to wax poetical about Bamboo Fire Cafe, I am just going to tell you, that if you want to eat REALLY GOOD homemade Caribbean food, Caribbean style, you go here. People who know how to take life easy, to relax and enjoy your food and your dining experience, this is for you. The food is slow in coming and full of amazing flavours, so bring some charming company to pass the time. I reckon it's the best chicken curry I've eaten out in South Florida, ever. The family run charm of the restaurant is very engaging...when I ate there, the diners were obviously all regulars and the manager and chef (husband and wife) came around regularly conversing with them and catching up. Bamboo Fire Cafe is the epitomy of a family run restaurant. You'll feel right at home. read more

Unique food with Caribbean flair, and a whole lot of flavor! I hadn't been back to Delray in quite a while, but from what I recalled, moat of the options on the Avenue tended to be overpriced and mediocre at best. I'm not saying that this is absolutely the case, just not necessarily the area I'd think of for a quality meal. So as my tummy started to rumble and dinner began to approach, I decided to do some research, and found the Bamboo Fire Cafe. While it isn't right on the main strip, it's not exactly a far trek either. The inside is cozy, filled with color, and radiates the island spirit. Exceptional staff went above and beyond to constantly make sure we were enjoying the experience and to make us feel at home. Upon seating we were brought a complimentary serving of spiced meatballs, which had just enough kick to be interesting without being intolerable for a heat-wimp like me. Don't worry though, for those spicy lovers they do have an entire hot sauce bar inside filled with a dizzying array of bright bottles all vying for your attention. Unfortunately they were out of their Calypso lemonade (I guess I'll just have to go back), but we were able to get an authentic Jamaican ginger beer instead, which did have plenty of strong ginger flavor with a nice dose of sweetness. To start with we ordered the grilled conch appetizer. Other reviews had recommend this option over the breaded conch fritters, and I have to say, they were spot on! With a nice char from the grill these conch were exceptional! A heaping portion of chewy, fresh meat in a scrumptiously savory garlic butter sauce with capers. I've had conch before, but nothing quite prepared me for how incredible it could be, by far some of the most tender and flavorful conch I've ever eaten, with a nice touch of saltiness! Next up were the entrees, and we went with the shrimp mac and cheese and a Curry Crab special. The mac was a unique take on your standard restaurant dish. Rather than using a boring boxed variety drowned in cheese sauce, tortellini were baked with lots of gooey real cheese, and then the bowl was served with succulent, perfectly cooked shrimp. As for the crab special, the sauce was tangy and interestingly spiced, with a stunning presentation in which we literally received an entire crab. They did give your standard seafood crackers, however even with mechanical aid the crab was a bit tricky to eat. This is probably not the best first date food, but if you don't mind getting your hands a bit dirty you're in for some seriously delectable meat. In addition to the star of the show, we were given very generous portions of a salad and some okra-fried rice with sweet plantains. Everything was delicious! By the end of the meal we were utterly stuffed and satiated, and there was still a bit of food leftover! I can't emphasize enough how jovial and helpful the staff were, and how much we thoroughly enjoyed the meal! Come soon and come often! read more

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I ordered take out and it was amazing!! Food was nice and hot! I got the jerk meatballs and the basa fish entree (grilled) with rice, plantains and a side salad. It really was unreal! Thank you so much for such a lovely meal. Definitely check this restaurant out! Amazing staff too : ) read more

Fabulous flavors! From a lightly dressed salad that had mango to a flavorful fish curry, they got every dish right! The rice and plaintains were delicious and served separately, so you could add as much as wanted. I would definitely recommend this quiet place off the main drag! read more

After searching for a good Caribbean-syle restaurant in Palm Beach and Broward, I rolled the dice on Bamboo Fire. Hidden away on Atlantic Avenue, it is a totally unexpected gourmet grill - tiny, intimate and run by a family dedicated to incredible tasting prepared dishes. I expected a run of the mill Jamaican lunch counter with styrofoam plates and plastic forks. I got gourmet dishes from Guyana I never knew existed. This place is now my gold standard for the Caribbean dining experience. read more