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    Booby's Kitchen

    4.6 (68 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Jerk chicken, yellow rice, yams, and mac and cheese
    Nicki T.

    I've been looking to support family owned businesses and came across Booby's. The food was outstanding, the service was friendly, and it just felt good being in there. I highly recommend yams and mac and cheese as your sides.

    Roger P F.

    It was awesome. I had the jerk chicken with yellow rice cabbage with potato salad. Cabbage was so good. My buddy got the shrimp dinner. Met the owner Bobby. Very nice woman. Customer service was on point. Will definitely be back.

    Hot sauce and utensils came with my delivery order
    Courtney G.

    Wow!! Just wow!! I ordered door dash 2 piece fried chicken with cabbage and potato salad.. I am kinda a fried chicken snob because I've been disappointed before.. this was on point! Arrived hot and juicy.. skin was crisp but not overdone! Sat on bed of rice it was so good I can't even explain.. you can tell they take pride in what they do because they do it well! It was made to order and they did it right!! I'm so glad I ordered from here. Been wanting to try but I seem to get them when they are closed! It's a cute storefront very vibrant colors you can see from road! I will definitely bring my hubby and go try something else on menu..

    Jerk noodles
    Dustie A.

    "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet." William Shakespeare Don't let the name deter from visiting and dining here. The food is so flavorful. The jerk chicken was the best that I've ever had. The juicy moist chicken onto yellow rice. Was filling and flavor satisfied. The chef is the owner as she is simply the sweetest lady with magic hands, creating the food dishes. I thought the blueberry lemonade was sweet and tasty. I could have the whole half gallon. Please give this place a try.

    My coworker's and I had a great lunch. We scoped out the menu online so we already knew what we were looking to get and weren't disappointed. The vibe in the restaurant was great and the food was amazing!! Well done. Definitely will be repeat customers.

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    Sonika J.

    OMG! This"GEM" right here! Listen my husband who was visiting from Memphis,TN and myself from New Bern,NC decided for our "date"night we would leave New Bern and head to Jacksonville,NC. Before we headed out ,my husband "Goggled" and "Yelped"and we both agreed this is the place.Once we arrived and entered a young man behind the register greeted us with a smile.He was very polite and professional.Right away he informed us what he was out of which was perfect.I was so happy to hear that the lamb-chops were available...yes! I was only thinking about my own belly once we ordered our food there was a beautiful Queen that came out and was so sweet and kind also. Not only will you get phenomenal service but the food was absolutely amazing! It was very flavorful and so good my husband ordered a to go pasta.This is a husband and wife power couple and they really know how to make you feel as if you were friends forever. I know for sure we will be back and I am a woman who was born with the gift of "sight"and the vibe I was receiving was intoxicating! This couple need to buckle up because I see not one but two more restaurants in their future.Please check them out because I promise you the atmosphere and food is truly delicious!

    Fried Chicken Mac and Collards.
    Miguel G.

    The service is Amazing. It is a casual come as you are place with a welcoming relaxed vibe. Booby is at the front to Take your order with a smile. The orders are made when ordered and the food will be HOT pick up, eat in, or delivered (we have done all 3) The food is beyond good. Tender juicy flavorful you name any of them buzz words and it will apply. The Prices are set so everyone can eat. Nothing is over priced at all. If you like Soul or/and Jamaican food and you haven't tried this place yet YOU ARE WRONG!!!! Fix yourself now..... closed Monday and Tuesday. Open Wednesday-Sunday until 7 pm. You will thank me later.....

    Oxtails
    Melissa G.

    Friendly staff and even better food. Very clean and HUGE portions. More importantly, the quality of the food was absolutely amazing and very well seasoned. The oxtails and chicken were so tender and flavorful! Booby's Kitchen is a must try especially in a town riddled with chain restaurants. This is a no frills restaurant where most orders are for carry-out however don't let that deter you from food that is finger licking good!

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    Alison M.

    This is my second time here. The chef came out to ask, "if fifteen minutes for the jerk salmon was ok?" I said, "Yes! Both times it was well worth the wait. They are still adjusting, but this food is well worth it. As a small business, I expect growing and adjusting pains. It's not fast food it's good food. Give then a try.

    The legend herself!
    Sid V.

    AMAZING -PEOPLE -TASTY FOOD -PRIDE It's not just the tasty and delicious food that matters, it's also the people who cares about what they are doing and the pride behind every presentation. Thank you Ms. Boobys for an amazing experience

    Curry Goat Macaroni & Cheese Rice and Peas
    Alyssa M.

    I don't understand the low stars for this place. I did see the 11 reviews that were glowing but were "weeded out" by the algorithm... I drove by this place a few days ago and googled it. After reading the menu we decided to try it out. First off, the place is so cute and welcoming! Obviously family run which just adds to its charm. Everyone was so nice and patient as we looked at the menu and decided what we wanted. We got butter lemon salmon with white rice and a double order of Mac and cheese, curried goat with rice and beans and a double order of Mac and cheese, and an order of Rasta Pasta with jerk chicken. We bought it to take home for dinner and it was about an hour before we could sit down and eat. Even an hour later the salmon was amazing. Full of flavor, and not dry at all. The rice was fluffy and cooked perfectly. The Mac and cheese again, even an hour later tasted amazing. The curried goat was so good! Not too much heat which was good because my nine year old got to try it and really enjoyed it. She kept stealing chunks of meat off my plate. My husbands pasta was so good I think I'm getting that next time! The portions were not small at all as some reviews said. I couldn't even finish my plate. Will DEFINITELY be returning!

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    From the food to the service, the whole experience was great. The yams and Mac were , food didn't last long enough for pics

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    Food was AMAZING!! Best jerk chicken and the curry sauce was to die for. The people there are also so very nice and sweet.

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    3 years ago

    Waited almost 50 minutes for my order and it definitely wasn't worth the wait. Been here a few times but today was a big disappointment.

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    need to be open more days food is great and the manager and staff was very helpful i look forward to eating there again

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