A great local Jamaican restaurant in the area! There is 30-min parking in the back, or you can park…read moredirectly in front of the restaurant. Got to try jerk chicken, fried chicken, curry chicken, and also snapper fish. All very good! The only thing (that personally not used to) is that there is so much bone in everything! Definitely be careful when chewing your food! A fast casual place with some tables, but mostly as a takeout/delivery place. Easy to find! Give it a try!

We had been meaning to try this place out since it was announced and finally had a chance to try…read moreit. We have had Jamaican before, and this was quite well done. We had the: - Oxtail Plate - Curry Chicken Plate - Stew Chicken Plate - Beef Patty - Chicken Patty - Fried Chicken (Legs) Overall we really liked the food, the Oxtail was really well done as was the Stew Chicken Plate. I enjoyed the Curry chicken. The Patties weren't my favorite, but the Fried Chicken had a great flavor with a little spice. When you order here, make sure to ask for extra sauce on your rice and peas (Beans are replaced with traditional Pigeon Peas).

Very SLOWWWWWWWWWW need better manager to actually guide the staff instead of sitting there talking…read moreto each other. Food is very good but that not all that make a restaurant!!!1 The ambiance is great but you cannot enjoy it if you are annoyed by the time and poor service!

Tried this place recently and had a mixed experience. The service was pretty slow, and our waitress…read moredidn't really check on us during the meal -- she only asked how everything was at the very end. I ordered the fried goat on the side and was a little disappointed because it had a lot of fat and didn't have much flavor and it didn't come with the red sauce I had to ask for it. The legume with beef was good, although there wasn't a lot of beef in it. The black rice was really good, and the fried banana was absolutely delicious -- probably my favorite part of the meal. Just a warning: the pikliz was VERY spicy. Overall, some items were enjoyable, but the service and a few food issues made the experience hit or miss for me.

Good morning. I took my mother-in-law here today after church, and we were really looking forward…read moreto it based on the reviews we saw online and on TikTok. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing from start to finish. When we first arrived, we noticed the chefs in the kitchen wearing bonnets, which came across as unprofessional and not what we expected given the reputation of the place. After being seated, we waited nearly 10 minutes without any service and had to flag someone down just to take our order. We ordered oxtails with eggs on cocoa bread with cheese, along with jerk chicken with French toast. When the food came out, the order was incorrect--they brought jerk chicken with waffles instead. My mother-in-law politely explained the mistake to the waitress (a middle-aged woman), but instead of fixing it right away, the waitress began going back and forth with her, insisting that waffles were what we ordered. I stepped in to clarify that we had definitely ordered French toast, but even after that, the situation wasn't handled properly. When the dish came back, it was still wrong, and the waitress had an attitude the entire time. While we were there, we also noticed that other customers didn't seem satisfied. Several plates around us looked barely touched. The man sitting next to us ordered the same oxtails with eggs on cocoa bread and cheese and didn't eat his meal at all before leaving, which raised even more concerns about the food quality. To make matters worse, as we were getting ready to leave, I tried to place a to-go order. At that point, the waitress was still going back and forth with my mother-in-law. She then took our plate and said she wasn't going to deal with this and refused to take our order altogether, which was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. Overall, the service was rude, the order was mishandled, and the experience did not live up to the expectations set by the reviews. Between the long wait, poor communication, and lack of professionalism, I would not recommend coming here.

We did not notice that we came in after their posted hours until after we left and we noticed the…read moresign on the way out.. They didn't say a thing about it and served us! They still had a full house when we arrived and we didn't keep them up for long. Still really great of them to be so kind and welcoming. My husband got the Jambalaya omelet and he loved it. It came with sweet plantains and coco bread and he enjoyed the whole plate. I got the chicken and waffles. The Waffle was brilliant. We'll come back some time when I feel like day drinking. I want Cremas! We had errands to run afterward on the day we went in, regrettably.

Great food, but they impose a 4% surcharge for credit card use. That is prohibited by MA state law.read more

As Caribbean people, especially those who own restaurants and serve others, we've got to do better…read more-- raise the standards, man. On Saturday, we went to Flames in Randolph and ordered a large curry goat and a medium oxtail. When I got home, I sat down to enjoy my curry goat and white rice. First bite in -- I felt something strange. I spit it out, and lo and behold, it's a big ol' rock! (See picture below.) I was stunned, like, what in the world is this big macco rock doing in my food? My appetite vanished immediately. I called Flames right away and spoke with a polite employee who apologized sincerely. She asked if I wanted my money back or a new meal. I told her to process a refund. She said she'd let her manager know and that I'd need to come in and swipe my card, but she reassured me not to worry and apologized again. I appreciated that. Fast forward to today (10/28), I went in and spoke with a manager named Nord. After explaining everything, instead of showing empathy or professionalism, she said the employee who handled it "did not do the right thing" and started lecturing me about their policy, saying the rock came from the rice, so it's not their fault. Like WHAT! I had to stop her right there. I said, "Call Jonathan, the owner, and let's just sort this out." I wasn't there to argue and I just wanted a refund or a replacement meal. After a few back and forth, she finally gave me another large goat meal. But honestly, if this was a reputable business, there would've been no need for all that. A good manager would've apologized, empathized, and made it right. Imagine if that rock had broken my tooth -- this could've been a serious situation! What's worse? The employee who handled things correctly got called and reprimanded for simply doing her job -- for caring about the customers and showing decency. That's unacceptable. And let's talk about accountability. Imagine finding a rock in your meal and being told, "It's not our fault, it's the rice." Really? So y'all don't wash the rice? The rice white, the rock black -- how no one see that? That's pure negligence. And to top it off, the food isn't even the same anymore. The curry goat I got today? No flavor, no love, like they forfot ro add the spices-- uugh. Should've just got the refund. The bottom line is this: Flames, and all Caribbean restaurants, we have to do better. Hire people who genuinely care about the customers, who understand what hospitality means. This "bad attitude, twist-up face, no compassion" culture has to stop. Mistakes happen -- that's life -- but taking ownership and valuing your customers makes all the difference. I've been featured in magazines and recommended Flames many times -- globally. But after this experience, I can't continue to support or recommend them. My few dollars might not make a dent, but one thing I know for sure: when people realize they deserve better, they will choose better.

chicken fallin off the bone perfect jerk. small plates packed full for only $15 and tastes bombread more

Coming in was nice. It wasn't busy on a Monday afternoon. I ordered a beef patty with cheese and…read morecoco bread, two plates with rice and peas, plantains, and one with jerk chicken the other with oxtails, and two sides of Mac cause we couldn't get them inside of the plate for some reason. No drinks. Paid 47$. Pretty pricey but okay. The patty was my favorite part of the meal. My boyfriend has had plenty of authentic Jamaican food since he has Jamaican family members and he was not pleased at all with his plate. He said it could have been a lot better. This was my first time having Jamaican food and thought it was okay. I wasn't the biggest fan of their jerk chicken and the plantains were just ok as well as the Mac. I wasn't licking my fingers. I will not be returning as I'm sure I could definitely find a better spot elsewhere.

Full disclaimer: I'm Filipino, so there's definitely some bias here -- but Bright Light is such a…read morespecial spot. It's a small, family-owned restaurant that's half Filipino and half Jamaican, run by a Filipino Tita and her Jamaican husband. She learned how to cook Jamaican food to remind him of home, which honestly makes the whole place feel even more meaningful. The Filipino dishes I tried were authentic and tasted homemade -- the kind of food that feels like it came straight out of your auntie's kitchen. The Jamaican food was also delicious (I can't personally vouch for authenticity there), but everything we had was flavorful and satisfying. It's a great, casual, order at the counter spot -- and it's right next to a Filipino market, which makes the experience even better. I love supporting small businesses, especially ones that represent my culture. Bright Light is the kind of place that deserves the love.

I had heard about this spot for a while, and last week I finally had the chance to visit with a…read morefriend who's Filipino--and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is located right on the corner, with limited street parking and a small lot in the back. It's a cozy, casual place offering Filipino cuisine with a touch of Jamaican flavor. There's a comfortable dine-in area with several tables, and takeout is also available. The food was clearly fresh and homemade, and everything we tried was excellent. I had the jerk chicken, which was flavorful and well-prepared, but I was especially excited to try the Filipino dishes. I sampled a few different options, and each one was delicious and authentic. If you're in the area and looking for a unique mix of Filipino and Jamaican food, this spot is definitely worth checking out. Highly recommended. .

great place the food is very tasteful! Empanadas are awesome! Service is wonderful very friendly!read more

As the son of a Cuban mom and fantastic cook, Mima's food hits the bullseye…read more Well seasoned and large portioned, the Mofongo with Cicharones was super delicious. Coupled with white rice, black beans and a Miami Cuban sandwich I was in heaven. Nice staff, comfortable tables and Latin music (a tad loud for my senior ears) made for a wonderful Sunday Lunch.

So saaaaad! I was excited to support but this is just not it. :( The chicken was very very dry. The…read morerice was so dry and poorly flavored it was inedible. The plantains were good, but I wish there were more than 2 pieces. The service was not swift, and they forgot my whole order of Mac & cheese even tho it was on the receipt stapled to the bag. Thankfully we were dining in so I could ask for it because it was the best thing I ate even tho it was not traditionally Haitian. My friends got the salmon fries and said those were good. I hope this place gets a new chef and double checks the orders before giving it to customers. I would love to see them do well.

Came here twice. The first time I felt the food was better…read more Food I tried: Djon djon rice Jerk wings (custom) Spaghetti Plantains Jerk Chicken Oxtail The first time I tried, the djon djon rice was made well. The second time I visited, not sure what happened but the djon djon wasnt the same. Jerk Chicken and oxtail were good. No tap water, just bottled. I would come back though! Parking: free lot Service: good Attire: casual Ambiance: small shop mostly for takeout. I didn't see many people dining in.