I'll start with the positive. Our Waiter was nice. Very pleasant. But otherwise very disappointed…read morein this place. We are not native to Maryland but was Hungary after the R&B event on the Water. The Restaurant was not crowded when we arrived but had to wait over an hour for our food. Our order was simple. We had 3 order of Wingettes (Lemon Pepper, Honey Lemon Pepper, Thai Chili & Old Bay), Rice & Beans, Chicken Pattie and Coco Bread. Only Wingettes worth the time was the normal Lemon Pepper. They were Fried & seasoned perfectly. They also were a decent size. The other Wingettes were overcooked and lacking flavor. Maybe they looked so small because of how overcooked they were. We waited too long to send them back and risk waiting another hour!!! I've had some delicious Honey Lemon Pepper and this had no semblance of it. I tasted some Honey & it was from the plate and not the wingette. The Rice & Beans was dry. The Chicken patty was overcooked. Never saw a burnt one in a Restaurant or at least not served to someone. We wasn't drunk enough to enjoy the food. (I don't drink so... was not working for me ). The Coco Bread was good (probably because they didn't have to cook it). The worse part is we waited over an hour!!! Yes the Waiter was apologetic but it was NOT worth the wait. What a terrible representation of a business. I can't understand a bad night when this is what you do for a living. Just was not good. It's the worst restaurant I've been to. I do not recommend.

I wanted takeout jerk chicken with callaloo and rice/peas and to watch March Madness with a beer or…read moretwo while I waited.... Bad idea! The food was so bad...mushy rice and peas, the callaloo was baby food, and the baked chicken was well coated in the store bought sauce. I also sat and waited an extra 30 minutes for beef patties which never came. Adding insult to flavor injury, this place is a hip hop nightclub! Sat there for over an hour and nothing came on but old school hip hop. I asked for my money back and the lady said "I don't know about island food but that's what trini greens look like." I hate bashing minority businesses but this place is disrespectful. Hopefully they improve drastically in order to survive but, for right now, never come here for food. Sorry...and not sorry.

Yard gets 2 stars from me. Unfortunately, the food and the price just didn't line up…read more Right off the bat, the water had a weird taste to it, almost like a slight soap-like aftertaste. Both me and my guest noticed it, so it wasn't just me. We both ordered the oxtail sandwichs, with my guest got Brussels sprouts and I got the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was probably the best thing I had. I'd order it again, although I could've done without what I'm pretty sure were chunks of garlic mixed in. The oxtail sandwich, though, was pretty disappointing. The oxtail itself wasn't particularly flavorful, the cocoa bread wasn't as sweet as I expected, and mine was slightly burnt. Overall, it was just okay. The biggest issue for me was the price. They automatically add a 20% gratuity, and after everything was said and done, we paid around $90 for two entrees and two sides. I have no problem spending money on food when the experience is worth it, but when I compare what I paid to how the food actually tasted, the value just wasn't there. If the prices were lower, I could probably justify giving this 3 stars. But at around $90 for what we got, I just cant give it more than 2 stars.

I've been meaning to visit this establishment for some time, and so stopped by a few weeks ago. I'd…read moreseen the menu in advance and was intrigued by the Jerk Mushrooms. On arrival, I was confused where the host stand was, so I meandered until someone spoke to me. There was a brief wait before I was seated, then after checking the menu one last time, I did go with the Jerk Mushrooms. As I waited, I looked at the space I was in, which I'd been in before many times when it was Corks. Didn't seem like much had changed. There was a long wait for the food - so long, some rando checked on me. Another 20 mins after that I received the entree. Overall, it was pretty good but not what I thought it would be. The mushrooms were sliced up into slivers, but the dish was flavorful and well prepared. I especially loved the plantains. OK visit, but I will likely do carryout in the future.

Go to the happy hour. Go to the happy hour. GO to the happy hour! The quality of food for the…read moreprice...chefs kiss! Literally everything we had was good! The restaurant is so cute with the decor and the music transported me back to Jamaica. As my coworkers I were seated, we were immediately greeted. Service was great and our waitress was super patient. We ordered most of our food and drinks from the HH menu and the. ordered entrees. For drinks, i had the 'Oh My Lychee' Martini and my coworkers had the Hibiscus Margaritas. From the HH menu, We ordered the salmon bites, grilled jerk wings, and jam jam shrimp. We left no stone unturned. The drinks were strong and refreshing, food was hot and amazing and the music was excellent-vibes were there. For entrees, we ordered jerk chicken and oxtails with coco bread. By the time the entrees came, we were stuffed. It was a great experience. Every time I'm in white marsh for work, I stop by. It's so worth it!

Tried this place for a takeout dinner and it was pretty solid. I ordered their famous braised…read moreoxtails which came with rice & beans + a salad. Taste of the oxtails and sauce was very flavorful and had a small kick. The sauce went will with the rice too. Coming from an Asian background and someone who has eaten oxtail in different styles I approve this dish. I just wish oxtail portions were a bit more for the price being charged. Fair warning this dish was a bit pricey ($41 after tax), and many things in the restaurant are on the higher end. If you've never tried oxtail or are looking for a unique dish I highly recommend trying this place. Also as a non-Maryland resident this place was definitely a bit of a culture shock for me, so just a heads up for those who are not used to being at these kind of areas to be aware, maybe come with a friend. Overall 8.5/10

Food immaculate. Don't be fooled by the Mac and cheese appearance…read more Little parking outside so you will be searching. Service was great. We were one of two other parties in the establishment. Bathroom is upstairs, unfortunately. But the place is pretty big despite the outside appearance.

I really enjoyed Judy's Island Grill. Fridays happy hour included food and drink specials with a…read moreside a Karaoke. The food was delish and flavorful, the space is lively with friendly staff. Derricka kept the vibes going, Big Up!! I will definitely be back!!

Oxtail Dinner was phenomenal and the service was great the ambiance is neutral and family…read morefriendly!! The Curry Shrimp was OK.

As I was in the area, the air reaped the smell of the grill from Tashes Ankh. Which lead me to…read morethem. The last time I ate at their last location I was not satisfied. Today I chose the small jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantain, steamed cabbage and a beef patty. The jerk chicken is well seasoned and moist. My whole meal today was on point and gave me the greatest satisfaction of having an authentic jamaican meal. Although I waited to have my order taken, it was well worth the wait today.

excellent food, authentic Caribbean spices. staff is friendly and helpful.It is a long drive for me…read morebut worth it in the end. Will come again soon.

I ordered my food through carryout and it was amazing! My chicken Rasta Pasta was creamy and had…read morethe right amount of seasoning and spices! The Mac was the star of the show and the cabbage was out of this world! Definitely a great place to visit rather dining in or carrying out. The food is authentic and the presentation is top notch!

Don't come here hungry. This was my half filled chicken patty that I had to order while waiting 1…read morehr and 20 mins for my food. Will update for actual taste once I get home. They take orders without the food being done so while it's hot and fresh once you get it you could have gone home prepped and cooked by the time you get the thing you ordered. Also they ran out of doubles after 2 hours. And the announcement was that they were out for the day. There are seats if you want to eat but definitely feels like a waiting room than a dining room. TLDR; order online and don't come hungry

Very tasty food. I was impressed, which is hard to do when it comes to my own cultures food…read more Whoever cooking know what they doing. Service was a very pleasant experience, real nice people. Very clean establishment. Will definitely be going back.

I was craving Jamaican food and this spot came up. It wasn't too far so I decided to give it a try…read more I got the jerk entree and my partner got oxtail. We both really enjoyed our meals. We got large sizes, which we both ended up splitting into 2 meals. Service was good and we didn't have to wait more than 15 minutes for our food. We took our food to go, but they had tables with games you could sit and play.

As I parked to visit another business in Towson , I smelled THE most amazing , Smoky Jerk so I…read morepopped in . I opted for a Beef Pattie and Plantain . I didn't get a pic of the beef Patty because I literally inhaled it lol . They're flavorful , just perfect . The Plantain were cooked to perfection just the way I like . They have several inexpensive Lunch deals under $10 so I'll most def return to try out more dishes . **Update** I went back the next day , tried Brown Stewed Chicken OMG! It's sooo good ! The chicken was tender and the rice is cooked just right .

It's not a rack of Haitian spots in the DC area, & Baltimore. So when I seen this spot, I had to…read morepull up!! For all my good Haitian folks, those who like Haitian food, & if you want to try Haitian food...this is your spot!! . Where I am: @francoiscaribbeancusine . Location Reviewed: 218 N. Liberty St, Baltimore M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Oxtail Meal ($27.95 stewed oxtails with peppers, onions, Diri Djon Djon black rice, & cabbage). Tender well seasoned oxtails, a hearty rice, & flavorful cabbage!! STAMP!! Their Griot ($20 fried pork shoulder with onions, peppers, plantains, & a Pikliz slaw). Well fried, & crispy pork, & a spicy HOT slaw!! The plantains were DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Haitian Cheesesteak ($14.99 with beef, peppers, boom boom sauce, in between coco bread). This is a must try!! Meaty, & spicy!! STAMP!! Their Watermelon, Strawberry, & Mango drinks ($4 each). Sweet, but flavorful!! STAMP!! Their Stewed Chicken ($18 with peppers, onions, plantains, & rice n peas). Again well seasoned, tender fall off the bone chicken with LIKE THAT rice & peas!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Midday & it was plenty of parking! . Recommendations: Try that cheesesteak!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Francois has the best Haitian food in Baltimore! Period! This place is my go to when I'm feeling…read morehomesick. It's a carry out but the decor still leans into the Haitian culture with beautiful murals. Plus where else can you have service where the people switch from a Baltimore accent to kreyol and back again seamlessly.

I was so hyped to finally try Papi Cuisine after hearing all the rave reviews, but whew... my…read moreexperience was not it We had reservations around 4PM on a Sunday, and parking was already a nightmare. The line was out the door--even with a reservation, we had to stand outside in the cold. And I'm anemic, so standing out there shivering felt like punishment (at this point, I'm basically an ice sculpture by the door). When we finally got seated, they put us at the table right by the entrance--every time that door opened, a breeze hit me like a slap from Elsa herself . The bar was packed too, which sucked because I would've loved to sit there with my partner and vibe. It was clear they were super short-staffed. No waitress ever came to our table--we had to scan a QR code, order through our phones, and even pay before the food came. Felt more like a fast-casual spot than a nice dinner date. Our drinks took forever and when they finally arrived, they were watered down and weak. By that point we were ready to go, but since we already paid through the mobile menu, we were stuck. It took about 45 more minutes to get our food. By now I couldn't even feel my fingers or toes. But when that food hit the table? Whewww... it slapped ‍ Everything we ordered was chef's kiss. My partner and I both agreed the food was the one saving grace of the entire experience. It was flavorful, fresh, and worth the hype. Just wish we could've actually enjoyed it. We spent a good amount of money and left feeling like we would've been better off just DoorDashing it and eating at home with some Netflix. My partner, who never complains, was genuinely upset about the lack of a server. And I get it--dining out is supposed to be an experience, not just a transaction. So overall... this is a mixed review. Food? 5 stars, no doubt. Experience? 1 star, and I'm being generous. I'll probably try them again on a super slow day (whenever that is), but as far as this visit goes, I'm leaving a 3-star rating--and that's only because the food was so good.

This is my second review for Papi Cuisine! I came here on a Saturday evening to celebrate a…read morebirthday, and I had a great experience dining in. I highly recommend to make a reservation since it was busy when we arrived and throughout the rest of night. Our server, Shaniyah, was amazing! The drinks were great and all food ordered was absolutely hot, fresh, and delicious! Please get the crab egg rolls for an appetizer. The honey jerk lamb chops, salmon, macaroni and cheese, kale, and mashed potatoes are all good options to order off the menu. You will not be disappointed! Can't wait to visit again when in town! Also, please allot additional time before your reservation to find parking in that area. It was quite congested over there and street parking is a little limited since the restaurant is in a residential area.