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Caribbean Lunchbox - Curry chicken with side of coconut rice and black beans - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Harbor, Washington

I can't believe I waited this long to try the Caribbean Lunchbox because it is some of the tastiest food available on the Island. Order the jerk chicken thigh meal with your favorite side and tell me it's not 10/10 delicious. read more

Half and half curry with the cabbage. Overly fye!! I started telling everybody in my shop they need to go there for lunch. First time today, definitely going back again soon. read more

Small building but delivers lots of flavor. A little spicy but yummy. Suggest call ahead some things run out.

Sooo good! We stopped here for lunch after a fun morning at the beach, and the food was fantastic! My favorite was the half and half (the curry chicken is phenomenal), and my kiddos loved the mac n cheese. We also had the jerk salmon, but I loved the curry chicken most of all. Thanks for the delicious lunch! We will be back. read more

The coconut rice is very light but still delicious which shows not too many ingredients go into it which is great because it's not artificial. Service is a bit of a wait but i don't mind it at all because it's a made to order rather than it being a yucky fast food place, care goes into it :o) the environment is cute and simple, small places like this means more care and love goes into the food and you can tell by the taste. read more

Delicious!!! Updating my previous 5 star review:: still love Caribbean Lunchbox! This meal never fails to shake up a midweek cooking slump or a weekend get together. We favor the jerked chicken and rice with a side of Mac n cheese!! So so good! read more

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Only downside is it's so far from me! Every time I visit home I hit up the spot! Their jerk chicken is fire and if you go on a day they have the goat you have to try it! read more

The owner is very respectful and the food is extremely flavorful. The service was quick and I am very satisfied every time

Yummmm!! It took a little bit to find this spot. Passed by thinking it was a coffee stand! But it's not! Love the tiny little blue stand!! Jamaican food is my favorite. I've had it! I love it! It's always pretty delicious. To find it on this island was a surprise. So much so that drove from Langley for it! Was a drive! The girl that was working here is super friendly. It takes a little bit of time to get your food but it's not fast food. So it's ok. She was nice! Got a sample of their coconut rice: a little too sweet for me! But it was nice! The food: curry goat! This was what I got hooked on in Jamaica. I love curry goat! Tried it every chance I get. This one feels a ok. The curry was sweet and the goat feel chewy and doesn't feel was it was cooked in the sauce. Quite tough!Bummer! Jerk chicken: nice flavor! Got the with the coconut rice. Doesn't pair well. Tasty chicken though! Best part/ the hot sauce!!!! Totally Jamaican spicy!! I loved the hot sauce!! Scotch bonnet? Not sure. But it was tasty spicy fun!!! Overall, such a fun stop! I'll come back if I'm in the area to try other stuff!! read more

Caribbean Lunchbox - So cute! - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Harbor, Washington

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There is no finer treat for lunch than Caribbean Lunchbox's oxtail! Generous portions, so perfectly cooked. Thank you for being here, and serving INCREDIBLE food! read more

Caribbean Lunchbox - My favorite feel-good meal on the island: Oxtail, fried plantains and coconut rice - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Harbor, Washington

Eat here! The jerk chicken was so good. M&C had the most amazing crust. We showed up for a late lunch and #1 son was holding down the fort. He was great! My wife always has a thousand questions and he just rolled and had fun and so did we. His love for what he was doing deserves an, "Eat here." Family business... . Great food and great personality. EAT HERE! read more

Okay, these have got to be the most addicting chicken wings I've ever eaten in my life! The flavor is out of this world! Despite my burning lips and tongue I couldn't stop. This place is a treasure! read more

Allright...I don't usually rave THIS much, but this place is almost worth driving to Whidbey Island just to try it. My daughter and I were on our way to Bellingham via the Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry and were looking for a new place to try for lunch. CL came up and after reading the reviews, we decided to try it. It's TINY...basically an espresso stand turned restaurant. BUT, don't let that discourage you. It's incredible. The owner gave us some samples to try and it was amazing. Unfortunately she was out of the jerk thighs, which I would have liked to have, so I went with the curried chicken instead. My daughter had the shrimp and they were terrific, NOT overcooked, with a fabulous sauce. We both had coconut rice. We shared the plantains and the cabbage as sides. So many incredible flavors, it really is like a party for your palate! The portions were more than generous, too. I have GOT to go back because my jerk craving has not been satisfied...I'll be heading back up to Bellingham next week...Caribbean Lunchbox, I plan to stop on my way up! read more

I've traveled to many countries and sampled many cuisines, included many regions of the Caribbean, and I don't know where this "lunchbox" gets its inspiration. I love flavor and spices but I'd prefer to not have my meal consist of mostly black peppercorns. Maybe I just tried it on a bad day? I'll give an extra star for that possibility. read more

Amazing! This little hut is the best thing ever. I'm so glad I stopped by and tried it. My favorite thing is the wings, it has a hint of spice and is extremely delicious. Can't wait to be back. read more

Caribbean Lunchbox - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Harbor, Washington

The most flavorful food on the island. Spicy and rich with umami, you can't go wrong with pretty much anything on the menu. The goat curry is a personal favorite. read more

Love this place. The spicy sauce alone is a reason to come back for me. The last two times though I came for the ribs and they might even be better as left overs. The juices from the ribs fill the container and saturate the coconut infused rice (if you choose that as your side, and I do recommend). When you reheat it, the ribs are just as good as when you originally get them and the rice is even better, because it's been sitting in the juices...and depending on how long you reheat the rice caramelizes. read more

Absolutely delicious. Highly highly recommend trying out. Jerk chicken sandwich is unbelievably good!

jerk ribs are insanely delicious. falls off the bone. great spice. friendly service. 100% recommend.

Best unique food of the island. If you're looking for something different and filling this is the place, just mind their hours, it says lunch for a reason but 6 stars. read more

Small stand on the side of the road, kind of like a coffee stand but with delicious Caribbean food instead! I had the goat curry and a side of jerk shrimp with coconut rice. The goat curry was tender, flavorful and not too spicy. The jerk shrimp was a little too spicy for me personally. But I am not a huge spice fan and enjoy milder dishes. I enjoyed the rice that was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderfully of coconut, it paired very well with the goat curry. This was my first time going here and I would definitely go again! read more

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Food is wonderful and the portions are great!!! I just hate how I can only get the beef patties on 2 days out of the week because I swear I would get some everyday if I could! read more

Food was great! I had the 2 piece jerk thighs with stewed cabbage..yummy! my man gave me an extra piece of thigh! Not only great food but great service for a good price! Definitely worht it and will come back soon! read more

Caribbean Lunchbox - Caribbean Near Me - Oak Harbor, Washington

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Never had a bad meal from here. The curry and jerk chicken are so flavorful and spicy!! Total go-to when I'm feeling some comfort food.

A MUST TRY! I live in Denver and have always wanted to try ox tail. When I heard that the Caribbean Lunchbox served it I knew I had to try it and I'm so glad I did!! If you haven't yet then you need to try this place! They have great customer service and the best food!! read more

I was skeptical at first to try this restaurant because it's just a little shack, but seriously, this food is too damn good! I got the jerk chicken, cabbage and plantains and I'm sold. My mouth is on fire right now because this chicken has some kick but you bet I'll be back for more. I would love to see Caribbean lunchbox open up a full restaurant with chairs so that I can bring friends and family to eat together (yes we could drive home or sit in the car, I know) but how great would it be for this to move into a big place with tables and chairs?! I decided to pull over and park in the parking lot next door and noticed cars parking along side of me, all of them eating their meals! And when I was in line (first in line thankfully) there were tons of people lined up behind me to get food! Clearly people love this place! read more

Great and delicious food. Will definitely be coming back. Service was professional and friendly. Ambiance was great.

The food was very spicy , which I like but most don't, but still alright. The service is slow and rude. It's a small, scraggly shack in a parking lot. The only seating is a picnic table outside. read more

If your looking for authentic Caribbean food this is not the place. The food was such a disappointment in flavor, texture, presentation, just about everything. We ordered the curry chicken and jerk chicken plates and to our surprise the food was served in more of a soup base. The curry was watered down with very little curry or curry spices. The jerk was pretty much the same- there was nothing jerk about that chicken other than a possibly similarity in color. The rice was overcooked and mushy and the steamed cabbage lacked any flavor at all. I would say perhaps this place is inspired by Caribbean cuisine but even inspired is used loosely based on the food we tasted. Definitely not your mother's cooking. read more

Really tasty, great service! A little spicy for my taste but if you like spicy food it's a must! read more

Food is a little pricey and its a bummer that some menu items are only available on certain days. But man can they cook!! The food is always outstanding read more

The food here is excellent!!! We had the jerk chicken and shrimp. The side of cabbage was unique and delicious.

I really like their goat curry over coconut-infused rice! For me, that is flavortown! I have had their jerk chicken thighs meal with rice and stewed cabbage, and that is a home-run for me as well! The only turn-off was reading their health department review. It appears they addressed all the issues but I have not been back since, but that doesn't mean I won't! My partner and I will return! read more

So delicious and the owner is so kind and always makes something work :) the curry chicken is the best

My friend and I stopped by Caribbean Lunchbox on our drive back from Deception Pass. This "coffee box" is so cute. We tried the half & half and the rice bowl with the jerk chicken. The food is quite spicy, but it's delicious! The server and cook were incredibly kind as well. I would highly recommend this spot, and go out of my way to visit again! read more

Food is great. Little expensive though. The oxtails are my favorite. Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Best food on the island. I am obsessed the the curry chicken and cabbage. I just pile them together and it is a symphony of flavor. I wish I could pack them up and move them with us when we leave the island. read more

Still raving to my friends about this place. Went to pick up dinner for a coworker and decided to try it myself. I was amazed at the flavor and care put into cooking these dishes from scratch. I enjoyed a warm conversation with the proprietor Emanuel and savored the delicious vegetarian plate. Caribbean food in Oak Harbor brings me back to my tropical memories in south Florida! The vegetarian plate included coconut rice (great to cool off from the spices of the other sides), spicy spinach, cabbage, and black beans in a flavorful marinade. My favorite of all was of course the fried plantains. I could eat those for every meal. I will be back. Excellent! read more

Fast and delicious! Perfect lunch spot. Great vegetarian options. Very spicy and delicious black beans. And flavorful plantain. I got my food and drove down to park over looking the water. Great escape in the middle of the work day. This business also travels to local breweries. Sounds like a nice combo. read more