A Hidden Gem Worth the Drive! I had the most amazing chicken dinner at Caribbean Palms! The chicken was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, with just the right amount of spice. The rice was absolutely delicious, and the plantains were cooked to perfection. What truly made the experience exceptional was the outstanding customer service. We interacted with three different staff members during our visit, and every single one was warm, welcoming, polite, and genuinely kind. You can tell they take pride in both their food and hospitality. I drove over 30 minutes from the other side of town to dine here, and it was worth every minute of the drive. There was a steady stream of customers picking up to-go orders, which speaks volumes about the quality of the food. While takeout is clearly popular, I highly recommend dining in and enjoying the full experience. This family-owned restaurant is a true hidden gem, and honestly, it serves the best Caribbean food I've ever had. I will absolutely be back and will be recommending Caribbean Palms to everyone I know! read more

I recently visited Caribbean Palms and walked away with mixed feelings. First off, the service was great. The woman kept checking on me, and I actually liked that the cook brings out the food that's a nice personal touch you don't see everywhere. That said, the portions were underwhelming. I understand it leans more toward a dine-in experience, but the oxtail serving felt small. The presentation almost plays tricks on you it comes on a large plate with separate bowls for the sides, which makes it look like more than it actually is. On top of that, having to choose between cabbage or plantains felt a bit limiting for sides. The rice was a little dry and slightly hard for my taste, but I will say the plantains were really good sweet and done right. I couldn't help but compare it to another Caribbean spot I recently tried in Glendale, where the portions were generous and the oxtail was big, tender, and full of flavor. Here, the flavor was good, but it didn't stand out. I've definitely had better, so my expectations were a bit higher. Overall, it's not a bad spot it just feels pricey for what you get. I spent around $60 total: two cocktails at $15 each, plus the oxtail at market price (which can run $30-$40). The biggest plus is convenience it's close to home, so it's an easy option when I'm craving Jamaican food. But if I'm being honest... next time, I might still find myself making that drive back out to Glendale. read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

See all

Deliciousness! Meant to leave a review the first time I visited in person but great to know that food quality doesn't change with delivery. Ordered the Jerk Chicken Plate that came with rice and peas and cabbage. Absolutely delicious but be warned that is some real jerk, it's got a kick to it for sure!! Plantains were yummy as was the festival. Side of sautéed mushrooms for a little razzle dazzle. Definitely visit this place in person too, they have great cocktails!! read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Jerk chicken with cabbage and rice and peas Plantains Festival Side of mushrooms - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I returned a couple of days later - the curry goat! Delicious!! And friendly service again! I wish I lived in the Phoenix area! No picture of the food ( took it out and I was not careful how I carried it- half the food spilled into the bag, lol ", but even all mixed up it was still delicious). read more

See all

I ended up getting takeout from here and it was great! I initially was going to go with the ox tail but went with the curry chicken dinner. It was excellent! They have a really expansive menu so it's lots to try. I for sure want to revisit and try other times but it's nice seeing a Caribbean restaurant in the area. read more

Had a wonderful experience with my lunchgroup of 7 last week. We ordered a variety of items, and they were all absolutely delicious. I have never tasted a curry chicken quite like theirs, and now I have a craving for more! We had quite a few questions, so the chef came out and personally helped us out. The service is a tad slow because they make everything to order, so plan on a nice relaxed meal - the food is worth it! I would definitely recommend you try this place. And - if you want a nice SPICY jerk chicken or pork this is your place!! read more

This place is fantastic. The curried goat is as good as I've ever had paired with a red stripe is absolute perfection. I'm sad that I'm here at 6:30 on a Wednesday night and I'm the only customer in the restaurant. Y'all get out here and support this place. The food is fantastic, it's a nice restaurant, and the people are nice. read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Curried Goat. - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I went in mid afternoon. No one greeted us and there were barely any lights on. The place was set up with white table cloths and place settings but was completely empty other than me and a couple of door dashers. I noticed it was only two people working there, I'm guessing the couple that owned it. It was slow so I understand keeping overhead low. The lady was nice enough but nothing stood out about the service. I ordered jerk chicken w/ cabbage, rice & peas and a Ting to drink. The food was HORRIBLE. I sat down to eat it there but after two bites I carried it out. I drove straight to another place. I threw out the piece I bit from and found a homeless man at the bus stop a ways down and gave it to him just not to waste. The chicken was not grilled, the jerk sauce tasted like BBQ sauce and had a vinegary flavor and rubbery consistency. SKIP THIS PLACE!!! read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Inside - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

See all

This place has been around for years and is the closest to authentic Jamaican food my husband (who's Jamaican) has found. The food is always on point, flavorful, and feels like home. The service is a little slow due to being made to order, and while the inside is nice and calm, the staff can be a little rude -- but that's just the Caribbean way! We always get our food to go, but it's definitely worth the visit for the great food! read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Oxtails with extra rice no cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

See all

Great little spot, smelled good when I walked through the door...plenty of parking, great location...close to Old Town Scottsdale, lots of tables, good R & B music, very clean, first class customer service with a smile & kindness, thank you Sheena for taking great care of us & recommending good dishes from your menu. Food was good, authentic, just enough spice & flavor. It's a must try experience.I will definitely go back to try a few more dishes. Enjoy!!! read more

See all

Came here just to try the oxtail pasta. The pasta and the pasta sauce was delicious! (The oxtails in it were a bit tough, I would have liked them to be more tender). I had a rum punch that was delicious and also a caribe colada that was even better! We also had the curry goat with rice and peas and plantains. The plantains were good, but the goat was tough and not that tender. The rice and pease were a bit dry as well. Best part was the drinks and the pasta read more

See all

Great location, portion sizes were abundant. Spices and seasonings were authentic pastas were delicious!

I got the jerk wings, they are spicy but very good. Also, the wings are large. Service is good, music is great, place is clean. What more could a person ask for. I will be back read more

Might be the best meal I've ever had, absolutely amazing oxtail 100/10 service was great staff was so friendly and kind 10 stars best place ever read more

Food was very good. Atmosphere was great. Service was fine. I would recommend going there.

After I got my nails done, I walked along the shops next door to it. I walked inside to my very first Caribbean food experience here in Arizona. It's a small hole in the wall restaurant, which is my favorite! Authentic and great food. First time having Jerk wings, let me tell you... Spicy but VERY TASTY AND DELICIOUS. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a home cooked Caribbean meal!! read more

So we can in at 6pm on a Friday night, there was not sole in there, we thought oh know, but the food was very good, my wife had the fricase chicken, I had jerk chicken, my grandson had the curry chicken all came out in about 17 minutes, very good seasoning, a lil too spicy for the boss, but we njoyed it, they had door dash orders ,alot, this place is huge, can't understand why no one dines in, read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Curry chicken, rice and peas, cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Service was ok. The young lady at the register had a very nasty disposition and that designated throughout. The food wasn't hot at all. I won't return. My opinion. read more

Amazing food which I got from Uber Eats! (Shoutout to Carlita for the fast delivery) Jerk Chicken plate with two sides - perfectly spiced just the way I like it and the sauce went perfectly with the rice and peas. Plaintains we're excellent as well. Chicken was moist and full of that delicious jerk seasoning. Fried tilapia plate - Tasty breaded filet of tilapia with a sweet and spicy sauce! Comes with rice and peas and a salad and wifey loves it. Beef Pattie - like an empanada but better! Full of tasty ground beef and a light pastry outside. I'd eat one of these everyday for lunch! It's clear the food is made with a lotta love here! I really wanna visit in person and have more asap. Really appreciate that they don't tone down the spice and flavor here as well. I wish the owners would adopt me! read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Jerk chicken plate! Amazing level of spice and plaintains were incredible! Beef Pattie was amazing as well. - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

See all

10/10. Came here for my cousin's graduation and the entire staff was amazing. I had the curry goat, rice and peas with plantain.

It had a very cozy feeling when you first walk in. The food was amazing and the hospitality was exceptional.

Quiet place. I visited with family for dinner on a Wednesday night. No one was seated during the entire time we were there. There were a handful of takeout orders but we were the only seated party. The food is incredible! Authentic Caribbean food. I ordered the jerk shrimp plate and it was fantastic. Everyone in my party was more than satisfied with their plates and the service. I would definitely recommend! read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Jerk shrimp plate (shrimp, rice & beans, plantains) - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I had one there a while ago had the most amazing dish which was called The Cajun fettuccine it was so amazing and haven't been able to go back due to me living so far if I lived closer I'd probably be there everyday just for that dish. read more

We were looking for a Jamaica in Scottsdale Arizona, we came across The Caribbean Palm. The service was ok, as there was only one person working when we got there at 11am. I ordered the specials jerk chicken and jerk fish taco, which was just ok. My friend ordered the oxtail and rice and peas and was very flavorful and very tender. The restaurant is rather big and and it was clean. read more

See all

I love curry goat. I will be going back here. Excellent service too. Too bad it's so far from the west valley, but worth the drive.

I've only eaten in the restaurant a handful of times. 5-6. I've picked up meals to serve guests ranging from 3-10. They are spot on with the cuisine prep, flavor and size of the dish. I enjoy having a good jamacian soft drink or rum while I wait at the bar joking in conversation with the staff. Great place. Always quiet. read more

My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate my birthday. I was craving Caribbean food and this place had great reviews plus my girlfriend had been and recommended the place. There was NO ONE in the restaurant due to the fact that everyone was watching the Bucks/Suns NBA finals so we had the spot all to ourselves. I teased my boyfriend in getting me a private restaurant experience for my birthday My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Marsala which he thoroughly enjoyed. I opted for the Jerk Chicken which had just the right amount of kick. The seasoning was so flavorful I was dipping my chicken into its sauce. The rice and peas and cabbage were both delicious too. The portion size was decent with the rice being plentiful. I enjoyed my meal with Rum Punch. The hostess/server (Sheena) not sure I spelled her name right was extremely nice. She surprised me with a slice of coconut rum cake once she heard it was my birthday. We truly enjoyed our dining experience here and will be back. read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

See all

Saturday night dinner on Island Time. The kitchen is turning out some fabulous food, but the dine in pace is definitely laid back so pre-order takeout if you are in any hurry at all. This is a cute restaurant with cloth table linens and a menu of fun activities like brunch and taco Tuesday. I would like to check out brunch! But back to dinner last Saturday. Shame on me, I ordered the rum punch, and a second, without asking the price first. It was a sweet tasty single shot rum drink in a tall skinny glass, but set me back $11 each on the bill. Ouch. Appetizer Shrimp Rundown was amazing!!! Coconut sauce was drinkable and delicious, with little strips of red pepper and carrot like you would find in a Thai curry. However, the warm spinach salad was swimming in a sea of at least a half a cup of honey mustard dressing. Really? The carefully sauteed mushrooms were completely undistinguishable in the salad dressing soup and the tiny bits of pear, walnut and blue cheese were drowned. How to ruin a beautiful dish. I wish I had taken a picture!! Spouse ordered the jerk plate with rice and peas and sauteed cabbage. All excellent and mildly spicy. We ordered wings to go for our teenager at home, and although we thought we had ordered him a market price appetizer of just wings, what we got was a plate with a few wings and more piles of rice and cabbage. Server did not clarify which style we wanted, and we didn't know enough to specify. So the food took FOREVER to come out, and then appeared all at once. How about serving us the salad and appetizer course first? Check took forever, drinks took forever, water refills took forever, so again: if you aren't on island time plant to order takeout. The food is the best part!! read more

I HAVE FOUND MY FAVORITE CARRIBEAN SPOT!!!! I have been in search for some real authentic great tasting Jamaican food and I am so happy to have been told about Carribean Palm. I been here on a couple of occasions and the food has not disappointed so far. I dined in once and took carry out the second time. Staff is super friendly and personable. It's a blessing and curse that I do not live closer to this location to satisfy my cravings however whenever I am near the Scottsdale area this is a DEFINITE stop. The oxtails are to die for and the curry chicken and jerk chicken are seasoned perfectly! The veggies are a little on the more raw side but still great tasting. Rice and peas is cooked just right. Thank you Carribean Palm for the continuous quality and service your provide. read more

See all

The staff is not friendly, the food takes forever to come out.. BUT THE JERK PASTA IS THE BEST THING YOU HAVE EVER EATEN. Order it 30 mins ahead, pick it up, go home and eat, be happy. read more

Very authentic and delicious! A nice change of pace. And try the ginger beer. Just yum!

The food was fresh and delicious! The curried goat was the next I've ever had. Would recommend and will def be back! Don't get me started on the plantains...perfectly sweet and tender with crispy edges. read more

In town for work; blessed to find this spot. Authentic food, nice ambiance, quality service. di sorrel coulda use a likkle rum still but, yu kno 'ow it go read more

See all

First time trying food co worker goes all the time. However I purchased an oxtail plate for $31.32 and it lacked flavor and the rice was dry and hard, tried to contact but person who answered either didn't understand my issue or could barely hear me. To costly for the lack of quality unfortunately wasn't pleased. read more

Food was amazing!!!! All parties enjoyed everything!!!!!! The place was clean and welcoming!!! read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Jerk Pasta!!!!!! Probably my all time fav pasta dishes!!!!! Full of flavor!!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Food, service, and ambiance were great. There was not a lot of people sitting in the restaurant although the Togo orders were very busy! We got the Chicken Patty and jerk chicken, both were fabulous!! read more

Thanks for what seemed like 2 week old food. It was terrible. $80 later, I'm very unhappy and will not be back!!!! read more

I love their rice and bean with braised oxtail. Rice is tasty, not oily, and oxtail is tender that it fall out of the bone. Great taste stew- style sauce goes really well with tender oxtail. The fried plantains are perfectly cooked and sweet. They gave a huge portion that we enjoy leftovers the next day. read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Calaloo & saltfish, Braised Oxtail, and Fried Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The reviews don't lie So good omg ! It's hard to find good oxtail Visiting the area and I will be back Don't wait to get the best oxtail in town read more

Caribbean Palm Scottsdale - Oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The young woman at this establishment did not welcome us upon arriving to a dead restaurant. We were standing at the door for about 5 min while she would not approach us. She stood behind the bar mugging us and looking at us annoyed. We said hello can you please help us and she continued to stand behind the bar annoyed but we managed to get a "hello". We had to walk all the way to the bar just to get seated and asked her what was good and what she would recommend. She then proceeded to starring at us in disgust. We were really confused. We the asked her again "so you don't recommend anything"? she starred at us again and shrugged like she had no idea. I have no clue as to why this was not a friendly environment to begin with I don't understand why we didn't get seated at a table, and I don't understand why we had to reach for our own menu. Wow the only person that was in the establishment working seemed to be mute and bothered. We told her that this was our first time trying this place out and that we would not be coming back again because it was just very very uncomfortable. read more