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    Bratts Hill by Chef Darian

    4.7 (97 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Brown Stew Chicken
    Kevin P.

    I ordered the 1 Half Brown Stew Chicken on a to go order. The chicken was tender and the dish was very flavorful. Very impressed. It was my first time eating there and will try dining in next time.

    Jen M.

    I'll keep it short and simple: Second time around - not so great. The noodles in my oxtail ragu were so overcooked and mushy that it was hard to enjoy. The sea bass and lobster special (priced at a whopping $65) was a tiny portion that was almost laughable. Those 2 things alone made me take off a star each. I understand chef Darian made it big since we last visited now that he's on some cooking competition show. But I'm not sure that Bratt's Hill is worth returning to.

    Oxtail Ragu
    Lory A.

    You don't understand...I flew from California and this was the best meal I ever had in Buffalo. The oxtail ragu is by far the best oxtail I've ever had. This pasta is 80% oxtail and 20% pasta. They are so generous!! Their entrees could feed two people by itself. The quality is unmatched. The kitchen is clean and open. I can't even order oxtail anywhere else because this place just set the bar so high. Also the service was amazing. Perfect date night or girls night out spot.

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    Brandon G.

    Chef Darian knows what he's doing! This spot has been on my list for a long time since they opened and I finally got over here for lunch. It's a perfect fit in the Larkinville area and offers a good change up from the usual lunch menus around town. The lunch vibes here are emmaculate on a nice summer day. The interior gives it an upscale vibe with friendly service for your whole meal. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Caesar salad and it might be my new favorite salad. (Which sounds a little funny to write) Yes, it may be just a salad but you can definitely do salad right and wrong. Chef Darian does it right! The chicken is spiced perfectly, the lettuce tastes fresh and crispy, the croutons are easy to put a fork in and don't crumble, and it has plenty of cheese. You can't go wrong with this lunch. It also has tomatoes on it but I just may have ignored those. I have to come back for their dinner service and try some of the other dishes but I might have found a new go-to spot for lunch.

    FRIED SNAPPER
 With Rice & Peas And Sweet Plantain.
    Nikkeya N.

    I cannot say enough about this restaurant. I went for my birthday and I am so happy I went. The atmosphere is very nice. It's relaxed and classy. I don't know what I was expecting but it was a great experience. When we arrived we were seated right away. I'm one of those people that has to check out the menu before I go so I had my options narrowed down to a few choices. Our waiter Phil was dope. He gave real answers to our questions and it's obvious that he enjoys what he does and he appreciates the food being served. We ultimately decided to start our dinner with the saltfish fritters and the coconut curry mussels. They were absolutely delicious. I am learning to be more open minded when it comes to seafood and I normally would not order mussels but I know my husband loves them so we decided to give them a try. The broth was out of this world. It was so flavorful. My husband was losing his mind. I really enjoyed them myself. The saltfish fritter were a no-brainer. I knew I was going to love them and I did. They come with this aioli sauce on the side to dip them in and I was ready to lick to the plate. When it was time to pick our meal for dinner, Phil was so detailed in the description of spice and serving size. It's obvious he enjoys the food. I went with he fried red snapper and my husband had the oxtail ragu. Now my husband is a chef and he always picks the better meal. It's like he just knows what going to be good. Well this time I picked a bomb meal. Don't get me wrong, his oxtail ragu was amazing. The oxtail was tender and the flavor of the sauce was literally something I have never had but would easily eat again. But baby that fried snapper was everything. The flavor was so damn good that I didn't even care that I got the entire fish (head and all). The rice and peas that came with it was so good. I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. I enjoyed every single bite. It was way too much food and we both ended up taking our meal home. I was really too full for dessert but I couldn't pass up the unique treats. I had the mango scotch bonnet sorbet and my husband had the coconut lime creme brulee. Again, we were both super satisfied. I can't explain the why or the how but something about the cold sorbet being sweet and having the heat of a scotch bonnet just did it for me. I loved it so much. You get three scopes and I was too full to finish it. I would love to have it again on a summer day. My husband loved his creme brulee. He loved that the key lime was still present and the coconut was still strong but not too much that it overpowered the lime. Although he was pouting because he said he should have got the carrot cake to go. Ha! What I really enjoyed is Chef Chris came out and visited every table. He is so kind and welcoming. He took his time talking to us and gave us some great options from the menu to consider when we come back. He expressed that the kindness and friendliness in Buffalo is like that of Jamaica and it's one of the reasons he has stayed and continued to work with Chef Darian. It was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to return with my parents. They're going to love it.

    Fried red snapper entree
    Che L.

    Let's start with the positives- loved the ambiance. Interior was bright and airy. Loved the tropical touches throughout the place and the playlist was awesome. Jammed throughout our entire meal. The sorrel smash cocktail was amazing! We liked our curry chicken and chickpea dumplings (spring special). And the sticky toffee pudding dessert was our best dish of the night! Now let's get to the negatives- we were 1 of the 1st people at the restaurant. We arrived right at opening. So we didn't like the fact that our food took so long to come out. We literally waited like 40/45 mins for our entrees to be served. Once the entrees arrived, we were highly disappointed. I had the Chilean seabass special. The broth that the seabass was on was cold. Seabass was piping hot and overly crispy. And on top of that it was a very thin piece of seabass so all I tasted was an overly crispy and oily crust, hardly any fish. My husband had the red snapper entree which was just alright. The snapper was cooked well, the rice and peas however were bland. Definitely could have had more seasoning. I'm hesitant to go back here but I want to go back to try the Jerk experience and hopefully that will be the redemption meal for this place. Let's see...

    OxtailS and jerKchicken over rice with cabbage and plantains. I also had the coco bread.
    Christina G.

    I went here for lunch and the staff was friendly, provided our food really quickly, and the decor of the place was very beautiful. I loved the natural light and plants. The food was very good, I ate every drop. The oxtail could've had more meat but the perk chicken was bomb. I had a side of coco bread and ao soft and good. I would definitely return.

    Jenna N.

    Food was incredible. Wonderful spice and flavor. Everything was obviously very well thought out and mastered. Service was 100% on point and very friendly. The wine we had was also perfect. I will be back, many times I'm sure.

    Pumpkin soup. Not sweet at all perfection
    Amy L.

    Amazing service and food. Be prepared for a relaxing dinner as nothing is rushed. This worked for us. We had a group of five and a couple of us did the restaurant week menu. Every bite was perfect around the table. We will be back.

    Lunch menu
    Megan G.

    Great spot for Caribbean food, but my experience was a bit of a letdown due to the lunch setup. I had the oxtail and substituted cabbage instead of rice and peas. The meat was super tender, falling off the bone along with the collagen - exactly how oxtail should be done. The stew was seasoned perfectly with a hint of spice that was absolutely delicious. I also tried the jerk chicken, which was juicy, well-seasoned, and had just the right amount of heat. No complaints about the flavors; the food was definitely the highlight. That said, I came here for lunch and was disappointed to find that the food menu was completely different from what was posted on Yelp. The service was a cafeteria setup with food served on plastic plates, and no alcoholic beverages available. While I understand a more casual approach for lunch, the experience was underwhelming, and I wouldn't come back during this time. The ambiance was casual with a lot of people from the surrounding office buildings grabbing a quick bite. It's clearly a convenient spot for a fast meal, but not what I expected based on the restaurant's reputation. Overall, the food was great and is the only reason I'm willing to give this place another shot. I'll return for dinner to get a better sense of what this place is really about, but for now, lunch was a miss for me.

    lunch
    Kay B.

    Finally made it here during Black Restaurant Week. Although i've forgotten the name of the dish, it was jerk chicken with rasta pasta. ordered it for takeout. Absolutely delicious, even tho it was a bit spicer than I would usually like. Staff was helpful and pleasant, both on the phone ordering and when I went in to pick it up. Portion was huge for the price paid. looking forward to returning, especially since I knw now where to park.

    Two Meat Combo ~ Jerk Chicken & Curry Goat
    Craig D.

    (4.25) ~ Very good Lunch & service. MENU: ** Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce = (4.5) Very Tasty & Hot! ** Sweet Plantains (side) = (4.5) Very Good! ** Cabbage (side) = (4.25) Very good ** Curry Goat = (4.25) Very tasty ** Jerk Chicken = (4.25) Very good ** Rice (side) = (4.25) Very tasty, especially w. the Hot sauce;) ** Coco Bread = (4) very good *** Banana Bread = Not Available...

    Jay V.

    I have gone here a few times now and I have never been disappointed. I have only had the jerk chicken but it was amazing and I could've ate ten more pieces. The owner came out the one time while I was there and he was saying hello to everyone and checking in on them which I thought was a nice touch. Also finally tried plaintans which were super good. The atmosphere is really nice and inside the reaturaunt is beautiful. It has been busy both times I went. I have only eaten lunch there but I will definitely try them out for dinner one night.! Highly recommend.

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