First time to Big O's. Small, but cute inside. The table needed a lil cleaning as did the restroom. Music was loud and not particularly island style. The service was good in between the ongoing phone conversation. Ordered the Curry Goat. It was good, but could have had more flavor. The Jerk Beef Burger wasn't too exciting, however, the Yuca Fries were. Will give Big O's another try as it does have promise. read more

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Big O's Jamaican did not disappoint! The service was amazing! everyone was so friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We had the jerk chicken lunch special, and wow... the meat literally fell off the bone and was packed with flavour. An absolute 10/10. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Jamaican comfort food! read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Excellent lunch options and pricing. Good portions, big flavors, and fast, friendly service. A fantastic deal and the best pricing I've found for oxtails anywhere. read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Oxtail lunch - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Excellent food, excellent staff. Awesome music. Food was delicious. Love love love the curry chicken. They are kinda hidden on 22 avenue.

OMG ... this food was soooooo delicious... Authentic Jamaican food seasoned to perfection... my favorite was the curried goat... however the oxtails were number 2 on my list... I wanted to order the curried goat to take home for later but time did not permit... the service was fast friendly and efficient. The ambiance was cozy and felt like Mom's kitchen... Relaxing island music was also playing which felt very inviting... I felt very welcomed in their establishment. I was there on vacation with my partner and he enjoyed the food also... we visited many restaurants while on vacation in Pompano Beach and this one was one of the best. read more

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I just wanted to give thanks to the previous reviewers if you didn't review I wouldn't have went to try. I drove 28 minutes to order, I walked in after a gentleman and it was 2 people ordering in front of me. They both sat to eat in and I ordered to go. I got the jerk chicken pasta lunch order which came up to 12-13 dollars ! Y'all when I tell you she was bring the food out beautiful looking fresh and well prepared I wanted to eat in. I used the bathroom it was clean and had everything you needed. When I went back I waited about 10-15 minutes and she brought me a hot box I didn't even need to check it. I drove home it was still hot when I opened it. It had a fresh salad a piece of texas toast and the best jerk chicken pasta well cooked it just fell apart along with fresh peppers & soft noodles I will be back & to eat in ! Thank you Big O's y'all definitely do it fresh every time read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Jerk Chicken Pasta with texas toast & a fresh salad - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

OMG !!!!! What a great find !!!! This is a really good Jamaican restaurant in Pompano, not far from the intersection of Atlantic and Federal. They have a few outdoor tables as well as a nice indoor air conditioned dining area. The guy behind the counter was as friendly and happy as he could be. A delight dealing with him. We got a few dishes for lunch and all of them were FABULOUS !!! The jerk chicken had some spice without being too spicy and the brown stew chicken was a really tender, very moist....it was a "fall off the bone" dish. The rice and peas were done perfectly and the cabbage was also delicious. The maduros were a bit firmer than other places but still really well done. Their lunch specials run until 3pm the days they are open. It's just a great little place for a nice ethnic meal. There's free street parking right in front of the restaurant or in a private lot facing Atlantic. Check it out...you will love it..... read more

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Fantastic authentic food cooked to perfection !!! We brought our friend who lived i. Jamaica 35 years and said it was like being there Don't miss it The owners are lovely as well And u can order to go. Grest lunch specials read more

Oh man! (Ya mon?) This was one of the best Jamaican meals we've ever experienced in Florida. And we've eaten a lot!The lady sitting next to us was really enjoying her oxtail. She was oohing and ahhing. She said that it was so good, she wanted to see (the size of) the chef's shoes!! It took me a short while to understand what she was saying -- when it dawned on me. You're in love? Yes, I'm in love! (Ladies think about it, you'll get it eventually..) They have a fuller regular menu, but we zeroed in on their lunch specials -- each only $7.99. You can add soup for an addition fee, but frankly you probably won't need to. Portions are of ample size.you get your choice of rice (white or with "peas") and a choice of salad or cabbage. He chose their curry chicken with cabbage. I chose their brown stew chicken with salad. We both had peas & rice (fyi, these are not green peas but beans/pigeon peas). The chicken in each dish was so tender. Fall off the bone.There was sauce on the chicken, but luckily it came with additional oh so flavorful sauce for dipping or to pour over the rice. Just delicious. His cabbage was tender. The salad was fine, but I should have added dressing (it's on a table by the counter). And I'd probably get the cabbage (veggies) next time. Also on the plate was a small perfectly cooked piece of sweet plantain. The television screen shows pictures of some of the dishes -- if you're not familiar with island food. The restaurant is small inside. And it is colorfully decorated. If you like reggae music, you will definitely enjoy the tunes. They do a lot of takeout -- but there are enough tables to dine in and a full bar. There is street parking nearby. Can't wait to come back to try one of their patties and their oxtail. Hopefully soon! Try it... you'll love it. read more

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Great Little Spot ! Clean Environment ! Friendly & Helpful Staff ! Tasty Fresh Authentic Jamaican Cuisine ! Reasonable Prices ! As a "Foodie" I Definitely recommend this Restaurant ! Well done Folks ! Keep up the good work ! read more

Lunch special was great. Loved the flavor of the meat, cabbage, and rice. Not so kuch a fan of the meat va the bones in the neat you got. I'd pay a little more for deboned meat. Spicy beef patty was a mild spice but still great and the pocket it came in was light and airy which was good. And not to greasy like some other places. I'll have to come back for dinner and try something else so I can give them 5 stars or possibly keep it the same. read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Beef stew lunch special, jerk chicken lunch special and 2 beef pattys - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

What a gem! great food , ambiance and service! Do yourself a favor and try this small local jamaican spot and won't be dissatisfied. read more

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The location is a free standing building. Well kept and clean. Private parking lot. The service to second to none. Family owned business. The FOOD ... crazy flavors and good size portion. Small will fill you up but get a large life's short! Affordable. 10/10 Highly Recommend you to visit them. read more

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The customer service is always good, that's why this rating got a 2 instead of a 1. I ordered the oxtail lunch special. Rice and peas were delicious but the oxtail itself was definitely overcooked and tough. It tasted like it was just "beef". Definitely not falling off the bone. Last time I was here was definitely better. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Authentic Jamaican food! Close to the beach! Comes out quick and easy! This place is a hit!

It feels and tastes like a home cook meal. The way they cook the oxtail here the meat is falling off like pulled pork and the bones are soft. I came in during lunch time on their menu it's 12.99 but when I check out the foods nearly $30? So do be careful tourist... read more

Great traditional Jamaican food served by friendly owners. Like being back in Jamaica

I absolutely love this restaurant so much i always get the rasta pasta with shrimp and oxtail, out of all of the rasta pastas i've ever tried around here , they definitely are my 1st pick for sure, the service is always wonderful and welcoming, staff are really nice and attentive. Overall i have to say this restaurant is definitely one of my favorites at the moment they deserve 5 STARS read more

I am finishing up my plate of a small Jerk Chicken with rice and peas, house salad, and mild and hot jerk sauce and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! I recently have been craving jerk chicken and the last two places I've had were not good at all, just all spice and no flavor. I instantly tasted the flavor of this on my first bite and realized, " I should've ordered the Large" I ate all the chicken and rice within 4 minutes. It was Delicious. The service was kind with a smile, I believe this place is family-owned, and I met the wife and daughter. I WILL BE BACK FOR MY LARGE JERK CHICKEN! read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Small Jerk Chicken with rice and peas and salad! EXCELLENT!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Great service. Good amazing. Best Jamaican patties!! We also got some chicken wings with fries. Delish read more

I'm a repeat customer and the food and service never disappoint. The food is fresh, delicious and seasoned to perfection. The staff is friendly, courteous and professional. I highly recommend for dine in or carryout, Big O's is definitely giving Island Vybz! read more

If you haven't been, GO!! I experienced them through the app TooGoodToGo where you can purchase food at a very discounted price. It's called a surprise bag and I got a meal plus soup and everything was amazing!!! The place is nice, vybrant and very welcoming. Friendly service and amazing portions. I will definitely go back as a regular customer!! read more

This place is amazing. I am not a robot. I'm a real human when I tell you you guys don't need to walk run to this restaurant. The food quality is amazing. You may wait a little bit but good things come to those who wait I am very impatient, but I'm so grateful that I had the patience to wait for my food which was not a long time. It was just because it was so fresh and the chief put so much love in the food I mean like I can't say nothing but great things about this food Thank you thank you thank you read more

The helpings of food was a lot! The chicken was well seasoned and the pasta was great. The ambiance was welcoming. The service was honest, heartfelt, and welcoming!! read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Jerk Chicken pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

The staff amazing The Vibe Amazing The Food amazing The location- amazing with free parking! Did I mention the food! I love supporting small black businesses and when I tell you this place is everything, I mean it! What went wrong.... They didn't offer me a bed to nap in!! lol seriously all was perfect! read more

I recommend this place 10/10 to any one who LOVES island Jamaican food as much as I do!! Quality over quantity! The service was sweet & comforting & the food is spectacular!. It's worth the drive & the money spent! read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Brown Stew Chicken Rice and Peas Steamed cabbage with plantain & potatoes. By far the best tasting Jamaican spot in ALL OF FLORIDA! - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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This was my boyfriend's and my first time visiting Big O's Island Vybz. We accidentally arrived during closing time due to incorrect hours listed on Apple Maps. Despite this, Jowana made us feel incredibly welcomed. Her sweet demeanor and exceptional hospitality truly stood out, even as the restaurant was closing. The food and drinks were amazing, and we will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! read more

First off, I've only had the patties but they are to die for! We had the chicken and spicy beef, omg, so fricking good! We were greeted as soon as we entered and it's a quaint little spot with island vibes. I can't wait to try their other dishes! I'll update later! read more

Wow this is good Jamaican food! I am looking to try new cuisines and find unique spots and after my husband brought me some food home for dinner I am now going to keep going back and can see why him and the guys always get it for lunch. This is a must eat at restaurant in pompano read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

One of my favorite meals I've had in a while. Great value for all the food I ordered. Staff was very friendly. Looking forward to coming back read more

We ordered the chicken curry and the jerk chicken. The good..chicken was cooked well for both dishes. The bad... not the best jerk I have had. I asked for jerk hot and it barely had any flavor. Certainly not hot by ANY means. Not even close to slightly spicy. We did like the curry tho. Nice flavor. We ordered thru door dash so I cannot comment on ambience or anything inside of restaurant. read more

Just tried this place for the first time via doordash. It was simply fantastic. Had the jerk chicken and rice and it was top shelf. Simply prepared and delicious. Absolutely will order from here again. read more

We were in search of some Caribbean food while visiting Pompano Beach. When we randomly noticed this Jamaican restaurant, we had to visit. We were in search of patties; however, they didn't have any so we stayed for lunch and had the jerk chicken, peas and rice, cabbage, etc. instead. Everything was delicious and well-seasoned. No complaints. Family-owned establishment. The owner was friendly and made us feel welcomed. read more

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Great food just moved to the area from NY where is there is so many different types of food and carribean food has always been my all time favorite! This spot is an amazing choice! read more

Had the jerked chicken. Was not only tasty and delicious but plentiful for the price. We ate in but the place could be more inviting. But all in all....a 10. read more

This was excellent! My friend and I came down from Jacksonville for an appointment and decided we wanted some Caribbean food. Although, I've lived in the area before, I wasn't familiar with any places to satisfy, so I Yelped. I agree with the other reviews! The food was excellent! The place is a little rustic, but yet very comfortable. Next we're in the area, we will return! read more

1st time trying this restaurant and certainly not the last. I got the small portion of the brown stew chicken and it was phenomenal. I had plenty of food to be stuffed with this portion. The meat fell right off the bone and was perfectly flavored. I loved the cabbage and rice and peas. So delicious I already can't wait to come back! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

Big O’s Island Vybz - Brown Stew Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Food was excellent when they first opened the restaurant but it is not the same any more.

Everything here was so fire. I will definitely be back. Service was A1 food A1 this is a spot you won't forget.

I love this place. Eating here really makes you feel like you're on vacation. The food quality never disappoints and the owner is often working the counter greeting you with a smile. read more