I've heard it's the jerk dishes that bring people in so I made my way to the Palace to see what all the fuss was about. The food was flavorful. I ordered the salmon fried rice, oxtails and the jerk chicken egg rolls. My husband ordered the curry goat with rice and peas. We both shared some candied yams and a side of plantain. We ordered a variety to get a good feel. Turns out we were both satisfied with everything. The food is tasty and well seasoned. If you're looking for a place to kick it with some friends this is a cool weekend spot. There's a DJ that plays on certain nights, the drinks are decent, the lively atmosphere keeps you engaged and entertained. One thing to know, you can't call in your order nor place it online which is very inconvenient. You have to go in, so be prepared to wait a while for your order. read more

Came with my home girl during Houston Black Restaurant Week! We came mainly to eat and that we did. Between the two of us, we tried the jerk chicken eggrolls, beef patty, oxtail plate (rice and peas + mac & cheese), jerk lamb chops + mac & cheese. Everything was flavorful & close to authentic as possible ! We sat inside but the patio seems like a great option right now before it gets too hot. Even then, the patio is well equipped with fans to help cool you down. It seems like a hot spot especially for brunch or Sunday funday so I'll be back! read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I actually like this place and I was actually shocked they are opened on Monday's now . But if I'm going to be honest it's not worth coming on Modays everything is al la carte , which is fine but it's fiscally doesn't make sense compared to the regular menu. If they are going to have a limited menu they should either do all appetizers or smaller meals. I'm not even sure why the menu is different on Monday versus the rest of the week. Will I come back yes , but won't ever come back on a Monday read more

Those yams those yams I'm still dreaming about those yams. I visited on a Sunday with no reservation and there was no wait. This was my first time visiting, they have indoor and outdoor seating. There was also a dj playing the tunes. I had the oxtail egg rolls with the jerk chicken plate and the flavor was sensational. The jerk was really jerking the rice and peas were good too. I have to visit again just to order that plate again. I would recommend. There's a parking yard across the street and some street parking available. read more

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I visited here for the second time and the food is actually really good. The portion sizes are not because being that I'm from Chicago. You get way more rice. However the chef was so sweet he gave us more the tacos are 10/10 .. the patty 6/10.. rice 8/10.. the chicken 9/10.. ambiance is nice .. chill vibes .. music . Will be back read more

The food was 4.5 stars. We order the salmon egg rolls which was a 5/5 jerk chicken tacos 8/5 and both ordered 12oz jerk rib eye which came with rice and peas, plantains, and a side choice. (my rib eye was more fatty, I swap for jerk chicken tacos, which the kitchen was closed the grill was off, and they only had jerk chicken left. After being here for 2 hours this was a let down for me) the sides were all 10/5 candid yams are very sweet, taste like my Big mama yams the Mac and cheese, was perfect!!! Bartender was very friendly, a prepared great drinks. Deep dive deets: First time visit here during HRW, and my brother and I went by there a couple hours before closing, and was the last ones to exit. NOT by choice. Upon entry we waited a short while for someone to sit us. We sat in the back dining area, which was fine. We notice only two servers was attending to the guest in the room, and we notice a party of 5 arrived after us; who already collects glasses of water and was placing their orders, & another table was getting the food we watch place their order; which was very upsetting, because at that point we have been inside for a good 15-20 mins, and have not got a cup of water or our orders. My brother wanted to exit, we stood and was heading to the front, and in passing the isle the guy who sat us, was returning to us (I guess), I asked would it be better if we sat at the bar. He was working the bar and trying to attend to us at once, so that's when we notice how short of staff this place was. He was very kind and determine to cater to guest. we sat at the bar and finally got cups of water to sip, and placed our orders after being their for over half an hour. We completed our diners and was waiting for the check. Again a couple who sat at the bar next to us, collected their ticket before us, while we were past ready to go; and depart from here. It was a bit overwhelming. Will I return? I already have, because I told a friend about this spot and She love it, cleaned her entire plate. I will return, but I'm not in a rush. And I won't dine here if I'm pressed for time. My second visit, I only order a side which was good still. The food is Great, but you're gonna wait for that greatness. read more

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Caribbean Jerk Palace was already on my radar before we even unpacked our bags. As someone who actively writes reviews across platforms, I always research nearby spots when traveling... and this one kept pulling me back in. The menu, the photos, the feedback... everything said we needed to make this happen before leaving. We went on our last night, and I can confidently say the experience lived up to the hype. My husband handled pickup, and even that part deserves recognition. The restaurant had a steady crowd, including what he described as a mix of locals like a policeman and a real estate agent... which honestly told me a lot. When people who live and work in an area frequent a place, that usually speaks volumes. One detail I truly appreciated... they present your food for review before bagging it. That small step eliminates so many common takeout issues. No incorrect orders, no surprises once you get back, no disappointment. You see exactly what you're getting, and if anything needs adjusting, it can be handled immediately. That level of consideration is rare and very intentional. The atmosphere, based on what we observed on prior evenings and what my husband confirmed, was relaxed and welcoming. No rushed energy, no tension... just a smooth, easygoing vibe. Now, the food... It's well-seasoned, and portioned generously... not salty. I'm not known for finishing full meals, but when I'm in HTX, I make an effort This time... plate cleared. Every bite was satisfying, and there was absolutely nothing underwhelming about it. One minor food matter for me... the cabbage was overcooked. I prefer mine with a crunch but not too crunch... a light crunch. It wasn't mush so let's not go there. It was complimentary to the jerk catfish... To top things off, we were given a coupon sheet valid through late May, which was a pleasant surprise. We visit the area often since our young adult children live here, so a return is already in the plans. Next trip, we're aiming to stay in Third Ward and dine in to fully enjoy the environment and connect with the local crowd. Y'all delivered on food, service, and overall experience. No exaggeration... no disappointment. Chef's until next time. Thnx... read more

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So glad I finally made it to CJP! I fell in love with the jerk lamb chops. And I have been back multiple times since then. I like that there is indoor and outdoor options for seating. I have had attentive waitresses. Casual vibe, great for a last minute connect with friends read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Lamb chops, Mac & cheese, candied yams, greens - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The CJP experience was great. The ambiance was great. Chef Floyd was magnificent. He catered to us and was so professional in his approach. Keyshawna was so attentive to detail as our server. The food was second to none. Flavorful, fresh and appealing. I will send all of my friends to this spot and hope that others will go after reading this review. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!! read more

I just.... I just don't think I'd go back. Pros: parking lot, lots of outdoor seating, pretty good playlist, as expected. Cons: Festival was just ok, poor ventilation inside, meal (jerk salmon, rice and peas and Mac n cheese) looked better than it tasted and prices were high- a 20% fee for dining in?! I just got back from Jamaica, so maybe the expectation for food was too high. I'd love to see stronger offerings come out of those swinging doors. Two word review: to-go. read more

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This place has a great ambiance nice vibe , great music , loved the table sitting outside , however the food was not all that great. To be honest the appetizers and the sides was better than the entree itself , and if im gonna throw down 40 dollars on a plate the entree needs to shine . One the food came out cold the only thing that was hot was the Mac and cheese and that was the stat of the plate. The oxtails had flavor but not tender, not juicy , and I had to cut it to eat it , the goat was tender but lacked flavor , the frozen and non frozen rum punch wasn't on the menu it was okay it didn't have balance of alcohol and sweetness of the drink , definitely got tipsy but I couldn't drink all of it gotta drive back to my next destination. The service was nice , they came back and checked on us and food came out pretty fast just wish my food wasn't cold . read more

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We came here for a Vday dinner as their reservation system was much easier and accessible compared to some other restaurants we were looking at. Caribbean Jerk Palace had been on my list of places to try since I first saw them open last year, and of course they've been on social media. They had a lovely display and backdrop decorated for Valentines, but unfortunately I couldn't really take advantage of it due to its location. It was right near the front door and quite a few people were coming in, so that created some crowding. But definitely nice to look at. We were seated pretty quickly since we had reservations, and not far from the dj which was cool. There were some GREAT songs playing, so guests had a few sing-along moments lol. Food wise we both ordered the red snapper, one fried & the other grilled. Each plate came with rice n peas, plantains and one side; so we also got the Mac n cheese + greens. There was an option for a couple's combo dinner special for $130, but we didn't opt for that. But let me tell you, those greens and Mac n cheese were FIRE. Those two alone could've been my meal. The Mac and cheese was flavorful and cheesy- perfect combination of everything they goes into making homemade Mac and cheese. There greens were well seasoned tasting like somebody 's mama cooked them! I was pleasantly surprised that the rice n peas were good, my husband is Jamaican and does catering- so I'm a bit snobbish when it comes to Jamaican food. It looks like they added a nice oxtail/brown gravy on top, so that made it flavorful. Unfortunately the fish wasn't so great. They were whole fish filets, very meaty, but lacking flavor. :( All in all, a very nice place with great vibes and service. Our waitress periodically checked on us, and so did the chef. I would definitely come back. read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

So I tried to come here before and they weren't open. This was when it was Presidents' Day. They have drastically changed since then aesthetically. It's now a large outdoor patio and I never saw the inside prior to yesterday but it's sleek inside. They have a bar and a very nice sized dining room. The beef Pattie with the jerk sauce on the side was so good. I had the egg roll trio. Which was jerk chicken,oxtail and jerk salmon. The salmon was a little dry but the other two were pretty good. Now my jerk chicken was so good. It was tender seasoned well and seemed like they smoked it a bit and grilled it. The rice and peas were not dry which tends to happen at some places. And the string beans were so good. Overall I enjoyed everything. My service was good. I ordered online and picked it up to go. Delish read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Jerk chicken w rice and peas and string beans - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Visited Caribbean Jerk Palace tonight, and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff was very polite and friendly. The food overall was good I had the oxtail with rice & peas and candied yams. The oxtail was a little on the fattier side, and the yams were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavors were still solid you could tell it was seasoned and's marinaded right. My friends ordered the jerk lamb chop and curry goat, and both were excellent, flavorful, and full of that authentic island spice. As someone who's had a lot of experience with island foods and flavor. I'd say this is the closest thing in Houston to the real taste. It's worth checking out if you're craving authentic Caribbean cuisine. read more

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Woooooo!!!! 3rd Ward!!! A friend of mine told me this place was fantastic and was the best food she had on her trip to Houston. Say no more...told my guys we need to get over to this joint. Caught it on a early Sunday evening around 5:30pm and there wasnt a crowd thankfully. Was nice and warm out so we opted to sit outside. I was told the Jerk Chicken Fried Rice was the move here due to its deliciousness. One of my homies jumped on it so I opted for the next best thing...the Oxtail Fried Rice. The oxtail fried rice was amazing! It came with jalapenos which is fine but takes away from the flavor to me. Took the jalapenos off and it was much better without it. Tasted my friend's jerk chicken fried rice and it was just as good! Washed it all down with an awesome Sidecar. My other homie got the jerk pasta and said it was one of the best he's had! We had an amazing waitress by the name of Riel. She was fantastic and had an awesome smile! So many good dishes on the menu here...Im gonna have to come back! read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Oxtail Fried Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came for the pasta, stayed for the turkey necks. Unknowingly we came during restaurant week and they're offering a $25.00 special, 1 app and 1 entree. Not too bad, we ended up just ordering from the regular menu. Best item was the smothered turkey necks, so flavorful. The lamp chops were a close second, they also have hookah available on the patio $35. Shout out to the host, our Chicago fam, was very welcoming. read more

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Caribbean Jerk Palace was such a great find. I ordered the smothered jerk turkey necks with mac and cheese and collard greens and everything was really, really good. The food was very well seasoned, warm, and full of flavor. The service was also really good. The young lady who helped us was super nice, very informative, and made great recommendations that helped us decide what to order. One of my guests got the jerk wings and they were also really, really good, with the sides just as tasty. The drinks were absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with the food. The whole experience was enjoyable. The DJ was playing great music, the vibe was laid-back and fun, and it wasn't too busy so we were able to sit right away. Overall, the food, the service, and the atmosphere all came together for a great time. I would definitely recommend this place and I'll be going back for sure. read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lamb chops were great and so was the salmon fried rice. Emancipation...tasty but tread lightly. Great service!

This was my first experience and I went on a Saturday night! The restaurant has inside and outside seating. Bruno was my server. He was nice! I was happy when the food arrived. I was hungry and ready to throw down! The food could have been a bit warmer, yet again I was hungry! The fish was flavored to perfection I would return for the fish!! Yams are my favorite side but these were very sweet. Good but sweet sweet! Plantains were yummy! The crab cakes weren't on the original menu but glad I was able to get them for Houston restaurant week menu! They should add them to the original menu!! I will return! read more

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The 3.9 stars had me scared but I still decided to try them for lunch. They had plenty of parking in the back. I was greeted and sat immediately. Bruno was our waiter and he took care of us. They have an extensive drink menu. I had the regular side car. It was stroonnggg...but not the best side car I've had. I tried the oxtail, salmon, and jerk chicken eggrolls. Soooo good! Jerk chicken was the best to me. I got the jerk chicken plate. It was sooooo good! The rice and peas and yams stole the show. The collars would send you to the hospital for high blood pressure. Had to send those back. I would definitely come back! read more

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10's across the board, this is my new favorite Caribbean restaurant in Houston!!! Came here for a post church brunch after finding out about the restaurant through Instagram reels. I ordered the Salmon Fried Rice and my girl ordered the Curry Goat. Both entrees were amazing!!! Seasoned to perfection and flavorful. The sides didn't disappoint either. We got the Yams, Rice & Peas, Plantains and all were really good. Pro tip - order the Festival and dip the bread in the Yam juice for an elite flavor combination. To top it off, the rum punch was refreshing and strong just how I like it. We had great service. Ellis made sure our first time experience was superior and lacked nothing. It was good chopping it up with him and we appreciated the great hospitality. Ambience of the restaurant was casual but a gem for Third Ward. Third Ward is my favorite place to be for Sunday fun day and now that I've found this place I'll be here all day! read more

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This is a beautiful place. There is dedicated parking in the back of the restaurant so that's good. The service is good, and she was very attentive. (She looked like a Wakandan warrior so pretty) For starters, we had the jerk salmon eggrolls. LORT HAVE MERCY they were excellent! 10/10! Not fishy and the dips served with them were great as well. I also had the curry shrimp with macaroni and cheese and my wife had the salmon fried rice. The Mac and cheese was BOMB. The rest was ok. The salmon fried rice was missing more flavor. It was lacking depth...especially to be garlic butter fried rice so the flavor should be there but sadly it wasn't. Overall a good experience I would recommend for you to try it! read more

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My boyfriend discovered this place last night. Originally we ordered someone else but the place was closed down due to health inspection. We stumbled across this one. The food was amazing!!! We got the Rasta pasta, ox tail egg roll and chicken wings. Everything was cooked perfectly. They had a live DJ and nice set up inside. The service was quick as well. Would definitely recommend! I'm a native & it was my first time hearing about this place which is crazy lol. read more

I was looking for some real authentic Jamaican restaurant and was told about Caribbean Jerk Palace and we decided to take a trip down to its location in 3rd ward. Ample parking is at the back of the restaurant and across the street at the front. The outside was decorated for Halloween and the music was very festive and lively with a mix of reggae, Afro beats and hip hop. I found it to be a little too loud but luckily we brought headphones for our toddler because the songs aren't filtered so I guess it's more for older crowds. We chose to be seated outside because inside was too cold for us. We got our server very quickly that helped us with our drinks, we all got the pineapple ginger drink and I asked for a shot of rum in mine which made it even better (it's perfect without too). We got the combo jerk egg rolls with six to share for our table, oxtail, chicken and salmon, these were so delicious and the dipping sauces were perfect. We ordered the oxtails which to us had too much fat but it was tender and well seasoned, felt like it could have been rendered down to get the fat off. The Rasta pasta was a little salty. We also had the lamb chops which were cooked to perfection and sooo good. The curried goat was seasoned perfectly, could have been cooked ten more minutes I think but it was so flavorful. All in all food was delicious just need a little more detail. Every side was perfect and we enjoyed our time. Outside had a nice vibe, will be back and hoping to sit inside to enjoy that view and service. read more

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I was visiting friends this weekend who live in Houston and they said we needed to try this place out. We tried to call and go online to make reservations unsuccessfully but we just decided to show up anyway. This place is really nice, I loved the Halloween decor! They really went all out. Now, to the good stuff! This food was tooooo good! The egg rolls are cooked perfectly! The oxtail was my favorite but the chicken was a strong contender. I had oxtails, macaroni, rice and peas and sweet potatoes. 10/10! I can't wait to go back read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Island money - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food is great, I ordered the fried catfish plate, fish was fried perfectly and seasoned well, just missing a side of hot sauce. Salmon egg rolls were good, but was missing the jerk flavor to me as I've ordered it previously and it had the spice and jerk flavor i love. I also ordered a side of oxtails, they were on the sweeter side and extremely tender, but i've had better oxtail so I wouldnt order that again. The red snapper was decent, would have been better if it had more seasoning. There was a dj but it wasn't overly loud so it was a cool vibe. read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Update - Another 5 star visit. The food took quite awhile but it was worth the wait. Our waitress Che was bubbly and very conscientious about double checking to get our order right. Ellis , who I assume is the manager, was very kind and spent time greeting and checking on each table. Delicious and flavorful with just the right amount of spice! read more

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The food had a really good taste to it. Wanda ordered the lobster and said it was delicious! Doreen ordered the oxtails. She said it was too much fat on them but was good. My steak was tasty but very tuff. The garlic potatoes were cool and runny but taste good. The rice was tasty with beans in them. Everything had a good taste but......,, If I return, I'll try the lobster to be safe. read more

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I enjoyed my time at this place, but I would definitely say the food isn't as authentic as I would have liked. However, I thought about it and I realized that this is clearly not a very authentic Caribbean restaurant and it definitely is more of a lounge than anything. It has a nice vibe and they played really good music. They had nice artwork and our server was really nice. He gave us recommendations on the menu And was overall accommodating and personable. I did enjoy the chicken eggrolls, but I did think the oxtail eggrolls left much to be desired. We also got the jerk chicken and the curry goat, and it was interesting because the jerk chicken originally came out with no sort of jerk sauce or anything on top of it. It was literally just chicken... And then we eventually asked for some jerk sauce on the side and that was the only reason it tasted remotely like jerk chicken, though the chicken was cooked really nicely. The curry goat that I got was also again to me just not the most authentic tasting. It wasn't bad, but I feel like there was a little missing from the flavor compared to what I've had in the past. However the mac & cheese is definitely a recommended menu item and for good reason because it was really cheesy and really good. The drinks were also good as well. They have multiple specialty cocktails to choose from and if that's your thing, you'll most likely enjoy these. I wouldn't mind coming back here just because again I did like the ambience & the vibe of the restaurant itself but the food to me could've been a bit better. read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Did not enjoy the food. Greens tasted old. Chicken was bloody around the bone. Rice and peas was blan read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Jerk chicken, collard greens and rice and peas - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was amazing and the service was just as great. I had the turkey necks and they were a 10/10 highly recommend, especially with the cabbage. Make sure to get extra gravy because it's so good. I'm really impressed and will definitely be back. It's rare to find a place where the food is this good and the service matches it. Anaya was our service she was as amazing and very attentive! read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time hearing about the restaurant but I was invited by a co-worker. Now as soon as we walked in the staff greeted us with a smile and warm welcome. The vibe in the place was amazing and so was the decor. I have eating Caribbean cuisine before and always enjoyed it. I wasn't prepared for how nice this restaurant was and how great the food would taste. Our server Myrtelle helped me decide between the Lamb Chops and the Ox Tails. I went with her recommendation and ordered the Ox Tails. Let me just say that they fell off the bone and the gravy was wonderful. My co-worker ordered the Lamb Chops. He was also impressed with the taste and the way they were perfectly cooked. Our meal was wonderful and the music played by the DJ complimented our meal and the vibe of the restaurant. This is a must try and trust me you won't be disappointed. read more

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Baby!!! I don't even like egg rolls!! But these are freakin amazing! And Lordt the chicken tacos with the mild jerk "Sayuuccee!" read more

This place can get busy. They actually ran out of food. They gave me the jerk Alfredo pasta with shrimp and chicken. It was very good. Seasoned well, fresh. Drinks were so so. One guy bartender didn't seem very sanitary I sent my drink back to have a young lady make it. They were very nice and attentive and accommodating considering I didn't originally get what I ordered. It's a brunch type crowd. So expect it kinda noisy. read more

The apps are delicious . The bar is busy. The wait for the food was long but worth it. The fried fish is a must have. I saw others getting the fried rice but the egg rolls are a must try. read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Egg rolls - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

My daughter and I had a great time there! The oxtails were mid. They were edible but very little flavor. Bonus points for the size though. They were big and very meaty. The sides were delicious, especially the rice and peas. Drinks were really good too! Overall, we had a good experience. read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Oxtails, rice and peas, mac and cheese and candied yams. - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great tasting food! I've been back twice and may go again after work today! My first visit I wanted to keep it simple in case I didn't like the food, so I got the oxtail eggrolls. I couldn't believe how flavorful it was! So, my next visit I tried their oxtail plate with mac!!!!!! AMAZING!!! LOL I'm looking forward to trying something new today. read more

The Food taste and portion was Amazing!! Def will be going back, I might be hooked after that first one . read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Brown Stew Chicken-$27.00 usd . - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wasn't sure how to rate this place. We had parking and were sat quickly without a reservation. The drinks were hitting! Now...we waited like an hour or so for our food and several of the items were not available. We got our food so late. But we kept ordering drinks so we were partly ok because the drinks were good and we were tipsy! Our waitress was so nice and attentive the manager was even attentive. Our service was really good. It was just a terribly long wait for the food. read more

Caribbean Jerk Palace - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I took my friend here for his birthday after giving him three restaurant options. He chose this spot because he's a big fan of Caribbean and Jamaican food. From the moment we walked in, I was nervous--we saw a small crowd waiting, and parking was very limited. Luckily, I had made a reservation, and that definitely paid off. The hostess sat us right away--before the people who had snagged the parking spot I was eyeing--so that was a win! Pro tip: Make a reservation if you're planning to come. Otherwise, you'll likely be waiting. We started with drinks--mine was a peach lemonade, and he ordered a pineapple ginger drink. My lemonade was super fresh and sweet, almost too sweet, but delicious. I tasted his drink and didn't love it, but he felt the same way about mine--so it worked out! The decor was nice--sleek black and white with gold accents and cute chandeliers that gave it a stylish touch without being over the top. Now to the food: I ordered the jerk chicken fried rice, and he got the brown stew red snapper. I wasn't too hungry, so the rice felt like a solid choice. It was really flavorful and spicy--definitely packed a punch. The only thing I didn't care for was the fried egg on top. The yolk popped when I tried to cut into it, and I'm just not into eggs like that. But I pushed it aside and enjoyed the rest of the dish. As for the snapper--he loved it. He's been to Jamaica multiple times and always orders brown stew fish. He said this one actually tasted better than what he's had in Jamaica. He practically cleared the plate! Overall, the food was hot, the flavors were bold, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving good Caribbean food. Just remember--make that reservation! read more

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