This place is a joke! I walk in at 15 minutes before close to here, "we don't serve fried food 30…read moreminutes before closing". Seriously you are a joke! You know nothing about serving customers in the restaurant industry. Every real restauranteur knows the at 1 minute to close you are full service. Lost a customer for life! I also tip very well especially close to closing so counter dude that offered baked chicken or oxtails instead of my fried catfish list atleast $20 because I respect good service late. But whatever you'll be closed in a year no doubt

Located in a strip mall, the restaurant is pretty unassuming, though many great restaurants are…read more When you walk in, there's almost a nightclub vibe inside. Very dark and not many traditional tables and chairs. I came around lunch time and there were quite a few ladies in beautiful traditional dress (it was Christmas Eve). I had called ahead and ordered takeout and when I walked in I was promptly acknowledged. Food arrived in the quoted time (25 minutes). Nigerian cuisine is not one I'm incredibly familiar with, but I have tried many of the standard dishes. Today I went with White Rice and Red Stew, which comes with plantains. It was delicious. Piping hot and incredibly fresh. The spice level was perfect. Just spicy enough but in no way overpowering. The plantains added a sweet element which played beautifully against the spice of the stew. The only place they lost points was the price on the website is not the price I was charged. $19 on the website and I was charged $25 but maybe they just haven't updated to reflect current prices. Regardless, I really enjoyed my food and can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. Edit: Take note, it doesn't say "The Island Grill" on the sign. It says "The African Grill."

I drove a long way to visit this restaurant today, only to realize it wasn't actually my first time…read morehere. I remembered that one of my cousins had brought me here before for food, so I was expecting a decent experience. Unfortunately, today's visit was absolutely disappointing. I placed an order for oxtails, but they were out of mac & cheese, collard greens, and cabbage. The employee also mentioned they only had one dumpling left. What I don't understand is how a restaurant can be out of multiple sides that are supposed to come with the meal, yet still charge full price. The meal alone was $35. My son wanted additional items, so I still ordered food for him, but because the side options were so limited, I decided not to order anything for myself. In total, I ended up spending around $45, and the whole experience was just very disappointing. I really could've just bought the ingredients and made the meal myself, but I've been busy working in the house and handling a few projects, and before I realized it, the day had already gotten late. That's the main reason I decided to stop and buy food instead. Honestly, I guarantee I wouldn't have spent nearly as much making the meal myself as I ended up spending purchasing it there. To make matters worse, the employee serving us came across very nonchalant and unconcerned, which only added to the frustration. Overall, this is not a place I see myself visiting again anytime soon, if ever.

It's a HELLLLLLLL NO for me!!!!!…read more Went in for a veggie plate, all prices are different from what the menu says! Mac & Cheese is not considered a side item, so for the veggie plate you can only get Rice & Peas, collards, Cabbage or plantains basically...... They were unsure about what kinds of fish is being served. Prices are whatever they feel the price should be that day and not according to the menu-LOL! Restaurant was super clean and empty. Service was pleasantly absolutely unsure, and I can't say what the food tastes like because I exited as fast as I walked in. Restaurants.... Do better, we work hard for our money and e have options.

It was a pretty big restaurant and pretty empty on a weekend around 630pm. Maybe that was a sign…read more The lady at the front clearly didn't want to be there. There I had a friend that had questions about the menu and basically she answered with one word responses. "It's chicken. It's beef. There's rice." My friend was annoyed. I thought it was kind of funny. My other friend ordered a Coke Zero and she brought out a diet Coke. It's not the same. I don't really care but he does. She said they were out so he pointed to another friend and asked can he get that water flavor drink instead. The lady said no because that drink cost a little more. Ridiculous. The food was good. I liked the jollof rice and the plantains. I thought that goat and beef was too tough though. Would I come back here again? No. The cashier/server clearly didn't want us to be there so I'll look for another West African place.

The food here has been pretty disappointing as of late. I've sat in the actual restaurant and…read morerecently ordered here and both times I just wasn't really wowed by what we received. The fried rice was very basic. I felt like there wasn't enough flavor or seasoning. It was cooked well, but it just wasn't very tasty. I will say the Suya was pretty good. I will give them that for sure but I also ordered coconut rice and I just thought it tasted good when I added stew on top, but by itself it was not great either. It also took a really long time for the food to be ready and arrive to us so overall again I enjoyed the suya but it's not the best African food I've ever had for sure.

I spent a month in Jamaica and fell in love with the people, food and culture. Living in Atlanta,…read moreone of the most prominent chocolate cities in the US, we have access to Soul food, Soul Vegan, Nigerian, Haitian, Caribbean, and Ethiopian restaurants. Naunie's is a marriage of Jamaican and Hispanic Caribbean foods. The owners are actually of Jamaican and Black/Hispanic descent, they grew up surrounded by these foods. I stopped by Naunie's looking to appease a craving for Good Caribbean food. *Swoon* I ordered the Fadda's Oxtails with peas and rice and cabbage. I also noted that besides beef they had spinach Pattie's and picked one of these up too. The first bite was of the spinach patty and it is by no means Just spinach, the spices were a pleasant surprise and I knew I was in for a treat. I next broke into the tender flavorful oxtails, yummy. If you've ever tried and failed to cook oxtails, put away your insta pot and pull up here. They are well spiced and with the rice and peas, you don't miss on any of the sauce cause they soak it up. The cabbage was cooked, but not over cooked with some carrots added for flavor, in addition to just the right amount of seasoning. By the time I got around to the plantain it was cold, my bad as I wasn't focused on anything beyond the main meal. The interior of the restaurant is clean, colorful, quaint, and post Covid smart with four tables and a long window bar that seats three. I choose to sit and eat without worry or concern as the place was spotless. I will be back! Thank you Naunie's! Tip: they also have Wi-Fi.

Jerk chicken mild is spicy, but delicious! The meat was falling off the bone. Rice and Peas were…read moregood and so was the Mac & Cheese. I have had a patty here before that was good. Service was good, didn't take take long to fulfill my order.

Lovely ambiance, wonderful helpful service, and excellent food! Highly recommended. Try it!read more

First off, CONGRATULATIONS on the expansion! With the current state of the economy, this alone is a…read moretelltale sign that patrons are truly enjoying the food here. I initially called because I was reluctant to order the cassava leaf dish without sampling it first. During that call, I was encouraged to come in and try it. That level of hospitality is definitely a rarity with restaurants. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a warm welcome from Monica and a gentleman (I unfortunately didn't catch his name). I reiterated the conversation I had on the phone, and within minutes my sample was brought to me on a warm plate with utensils. I was impressed! I ultimately opted for the debee with white rice and a side of beans. Although Monica was familiar with the beans being offered as a side, she did not hesitate to get clarification before proceeding with my order, which I appreciated. I was given a 20-minute wait time, so I stepped out and returned shortly after. Before I could even make it into the establishment, Monica was already greeting me at the door with my order. Mind blown! Now onto the food: delicious! The debee was cooked to perfection. I honestly thought I had been given the wrong order because the portion was so generous. The beans were immaculately cooked, and the rice was perfect as well, not mushy and not undercooked. Hands down, a 20/10 experience! The restaurant was clean, had ample seating, and even a bar. There is also plenty of parking available. Tell a friend to tell a friend, Sophi said to come!

I love the food real authentic 10/10 highly recommend. I eat there at least once a weekread more

I can confidently add La Difference to my list of go to Haitian restaurants. The fact that it is…read morealso a bakery led to the five star rating. The food quality and quantity also are contributing factors. The artwork throughout including history pieces on the origin of the Haitian flag, and a prominent display of leadership which included my great, great, great, grandfather brought joy to my heart! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal which consisted of kabrit (goat), Djon Djon rice, green plantain and salad. I did request extra pikliz and gravy, as the gravy doubles as my salad dressing due to the rich flavor. The ample portions allowed for two additional meals, which were equally delicious as the seasoning marinated additionally. Everything was fresh. The rolls I purchased were soft to the touch and I was assured that they were baked that day after inquiring. They reminded me of my father, also of Haitian descent, and the bakery in South Florida near parent's retirement community. My dad would take me there and we would get fresh Haitian bread and rolls. Truly, one of the best nostalgic moments with the reminder of him and the delicious food. The location provided ample parking, and was not crowded when I first arrived. I placed my order after looking at all the offerings, including jams and other Haitian baked goods. Although I was assured that my food would be ready in about 15 minutes, it was closer to 30. Several people came in after me picking up large orders. My order taker acknowledged that my food would be ready soon, and I appreciated that. Thankfully, I was not in a rush. Do keep that in mind when visiting, and ordering in advance may be an option. I will definitely return to try my other favorites, including griot (despite limiting pork intake...smh) and legume. Truly pleased to find a great Haitian restaurant in Gwinnett. Shout out to the Tik Tok person who brought it to my attention in her post!

Wow... the health score is abysmal, y'all. I'm praying that it wasn't this bad before I first…read morevisited. I'm surely hesitant moving forward. Shout out to Yelp for linking that information. IYKYK... it's actually really hard to completely bomb health inspections so something must be really off here.

We ordered the chicken 65 and chicken tikka masala. The chicken 65 was very good and tasty…read moreThe chicken tikka masala was also good

Solid food and excellent service! We'll start with what I ordered:…read more Jollof Efo Riro w Snapper Spring rolls Black Eye Pea Stew Pounded Yams Standout of the meal were the spring rolls with Shito dipping sauce. Just yum! It was my first time having shito. The Jollof wasn't my favorite, unfortunately, but it finally settled the debate for me once and for all - I'm team Nigerian when it comes to Jollof. Although the Efo Riro was nicely flavored, the mix of collard greens did not compliment this dish as I thought it would. I prefer it with spinach and from my Nigerian food connect (Mina's Jollof in LA). Hers can't be beaten! Black Eye Peas were unique, and the plantains were cooked nicely. Now for the ambiance: We were one of two tables during the day, so having the place for ourselves felt nice. It also looked tidy. Our waitress was a sweetheart. I forgot her name, but she was attentive. Would I return? Perhaps when revisiting ATL. Overall: The experience was enjoyable!

There was no one in the restaurant when I walked in. It kind of had a strange smell inside. In…read moreorder to order you have to ring a bell because there is only one man working the entire restaurant. I told him I wanted to order to go. He quickly tried to say "it's going to take awhile" and when I asked how long he said "depends on what you get. So I say I want the Beef Suya and the Jollof and I pay, THEN he tells me it's going to take 30 minutes. I'm like ok Now on to the food. Probably the driest Jollof I ever had. Flavorless and if it wasn't for the Suya powder it would have been inedible. The Suya was decent. Service 1/5 Ambience 1/5 Food 2/5