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    Golden Blue Bar & Restaurant

    4.2 (40 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Djon Djon and griot  filled fried plantain cups
    Cheri G.

    Not much of a vibe atleast the Friday night i attended. However the food was on point! Id come back definitely for take out. Its a big spacious restaurant a full bar as well. The owner had the dj set up and played some music (kompa) in the background. We ordered the griot (fried pork) fried plantain cups with a side of djon djon (black rice) great portions and flavor. The food came out nice and hot. The owner personally made us some cocktails.

    Mini Golden Delights with griot
    Geraldine E.

    I love this Haitian family owned hidden gem nestled in the heart of Brooklyn. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and has a huge bar. They also have co a private room for parties. I came here twice within a week. Mini Golden Delights Coconut Shrimp Shrimp Tacos Ra Ra Pasta Stew Snapper w/ rice and beans And plantains special cocktail made by the bartender The golden delights are plantain cups that were stuffed with succulent fried pork. The plantains were fried to perfection. I haven't had plantains like that in forever. The shrimp tacos were mouthwatering they are pricey, but it is worth it and it comes with a lot of shrimp. Big pieces of shrimp. You can tell that is made with good quality shrimp. The sauce that comes with the shrimp is spicy, but really good. The stellar item besides the tacos was the Ra Ra pasta. It is similar to Rasta pasta, but with a spicy kick; it was so delicious and the shrimp was grilled to perfection. I enjoyed the snapper and it was huge. It is easily shareable and they do give big portions here the cocktails are good here and the staff are so friendly. They also have another room for private events.Friday night is Kompa Night. They give out shots and you can also learn how to dance.

    Black rice and plantain
    Kia W.

    I had a taste for Haitian food and the reviews were pretty good.. Since it is a holiday and didn't know if they were open, I called ahead. No one answered so I drove over anyway. Thankfully the restaurant was open. I ordered fried snapper and ita made to order. It took about 35 minutes which is typical.. The fish was huge and could easily feed 2-3 people. The snapper was well seasoned and really good.. The black rice was good but I felt like it was missing something. It was not dry like I black rice. I couldnt tell if it was reheated or freshly cooked. If it was fresh, they should've cooked more water out of it.. I was looking forward to the picklies. It was very vinegary and not enough heat. I received sweet plantain and I prefer green with Haitian food. Little things like this and the fact they put cooked the onions on the fish instead of raw white onions are little things that bug me about this food. It was good, a solid 4 stars.

    Birthday Celebration
    Simone E.

    Came here recently for my friend's birthday event and the experience was interesting. The decor was great, the Christmas theme was still up, and the tables were clean. I got here early with two of my friends and the bartenders were friendly and greeted us. When more people started coming that's when things started to go a bit haywire. We were advised that the menu was pre-fixed. When we looked at the menu we noticed the items were a bit pricey, so it was assumed that an appetizer & an entree was included. Upon checking with the server, it wasn't. There also so happened to be a regular menu in the establishment and one on Yelp. We did notice there was a $10-$20 upcharge per plate. I attached an image of the menus for comparison. A gentleman who I can assume is the owner, noticed me checking out the two menus and he came over quickly and asked for the menu. Then explained the menu for the birthday dinner doesn't have the same thing as the regular menu. Which wasn't accurate. . . . After placing an order of Fried Chicken and Black Rice (I was starving) my friend and I went to the bar area. The previously stated gentleman was behind the bar as well. She got her drink, however, the same gentleman didn't acknowledge me, he kept walking past me and taking other orders. During the night I was also informed that some people felt ignored by the staff behind the bar. I finally got a rum punch after about 20 mins of waiting. I can say I the Rum Punch I recommend. . . Onto the food, my friends and I were disappointed. Two of us got Fried chicken and black rice the other person got black rice and griot. Everything was a bit overcooked and dry. There was a sauce that was included and that helped revive the meal. Now they also offered hookah which was pricey as well $60 and the individual didn't seem too versed in the hookah. The hookah was harsh and he first said "I'm not sure how to fix it ", we were also a table 4 and he gave us one piece. My friends and I had to brainstorm and play with the coal and the hookah itself to finally get it to pull. . . Overall, my experience here was quite negative and I personally won't return. As a person who loves Haitian food, I was disappointed. My friend who is of Haitian descent at the table was as well. I hope everything gets fixed in the future because this establishment has a bunch of potential.

    Pretty blue
    Estralda T.

    A pretty new establishment that is making an impression on the neighborhood. From the stark rich cobalt blue decor visible from the street to the friendly staff, venturing in to see what will make this Haitian influenced restaurant a biable option for dinner. I was admittedly extremely skeptical as I am not a fan of Haitian food. But wanted to support the local mom and pop during the pandemic that has been particularly rough on restaurants. I am pleased to say this little new corner of Flatbush has staying power. The food was absolutely surprisingly good. The ambiance is beyoootifulll!!! Oxtail is a west indian favorite. So I was praying they did not screw it up. And they didn't. Flavorful and tender. I got yhe wings just because, and those were great too. Most notably, although the menu was a little pricey, the portion size matched. There was enough to host a modest dinner for a family of 4. All i all, I would like to ask the local community to support Golden Blue. They are worth it.

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    Wildy erratic overpricing. $10 for a shot of well liquor? They also add an 18% tip without telling you. Beware.

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    9 months ago

    I had the tassot and my partners had the griot. They were both well cooked and flavorful. The drinks were decent.

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    2 years ago

    Just got a beer before show the Kings theater. Not too loud in this bar which is nice you can talk to your friends.

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    Service is extremely slow. There was people that arrived after us and they received their food before us.

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    Incredibly slow service, painfully loud music. Overpriced food that had a poor ratio of protein to carbs.

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    I dined yesterday and the food was amazing. I recommend this spot to everyone. The food and service was fantastic!

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    3 years ago

    I had the Pork and it's well seasoned, tender & juicy. Nice Ambience, good music and quality service.

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    Great service! Food was plentiful. Had a mix of mango and passion fruit juice and it was amazing. Nice outdoor space for seating.

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    The food is excellent and well prepared, the staff is very nice and welcoming ... would come here over and over again !!!

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    Friendly atmosphere and excellent cuisine. Highly recommended.

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    The Islands

    The Islands

    4.2
    (834 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Something about Caribbean food when the winter weather's frigid sounds dandy to me. Guess if you…read morecan't be somewhere tropical, eating tropical cuisine sure helps. Enter The Islands. It was sort of an odd time so the spacious restaurant wasn't very busy. We studied the menu for too long and after much deliberation, here's what we ordered, in order of spice level: - Oxtail ($35): Not spicy, super flavorful, "Trimmed and sliced chunks of oxtail seasoned freely with fresh spices and simmered to tender perfection." - Curry goat ($29): Mildly spicy, "Goat meat marinated and cooked in curry spices and herbs makes this an exotic dish." - Jerk chicken ($20): Apparently incredibly spicy so I steered clear of it, "A Jamaican delight. Spicy, delicious chicken baked with this unique combination of spices from the island." The dishes I could handle were excellent, with no drop of sauce left unmopped. On the sides front, the rice and beans, roti, steamed vegetables, and plantains were all tasty. The entree sizes were hearty. Our server seemed like a cool dude: easygoing with a sense of humor. It was kind of chilly in the restaurant, not sure if we were in a warmth dead zone or what. The bathroom was frog-themed which was a cute touch!

    "Deep in Brooklyn, hides the Caribbean"…read more Came here on sleepy Tuesday. Not many people in the restaurant but lots of take out going on. The friendly one woman staff helped seat us, recommend the dishes, made the drinks, prepped and served the food. It was all tasty. What's to cheer - Nice not to too sweet homemade rum punch - Solid, flavorful oxtail. Very island spiced and cooked well - Goat was also really strong - Reasonable prices - service with personality What's to jeer - they were out of the jerk chicken unfortunately which I really wanted to try - place is pretty low key and not swimming with ambience

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    Upstairs dining area at The Islands
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    Kokomo

    Kokomo

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Visited Kokomo to celebrate my college graduation, and overall I had a nice experience. The…read moreatmosphere was definitely a highlight, the music was great, the vibe was lively, and it feels like a nice lounge spot for hanging out with friends. They also offer hookah, which adds to the social atmosphere. The food was okay. I ordered the oxtails, but they were a bit spicier than I prefer, so I didn't enjoy them as much as I hoped. One thing I really appreciated was the thoughtful service. Since I was still wearing my cap and gown, the staff surprised me with a complimentary ice cream dessert to celebrate my graduation, which was a very kind gesture and made the experience feel special. Overall, I'd return more for the ambiance, music, and lounge experience than for the food. Congratulations to the staff for creating such a fun and welcoming environment!

    Pretty disappointing experience overall. I ordered the ackee and saltfish avocado toast, priced at…read more$28, and nowhere on the menu did it mention that the portion was large enough for 2+ people. It came out as two huge slices of sourdough stacked so high that I couldn't even finish one. For something that expensive, there should absolutely be some indication of portion size, or at minimum the waiter should mention it when ordering. Avocado toast also isn't exactly something you can box up and save for later, so a lot of it just went to waste. Honestly, the menu feels arrogantly overpriced, what avocado toast dish is pushing $30? The only thing that seemed reasonably priced was the $35 bottomless brunch. Overall, the pricing felt excessive and the lack of transparency made the experience frustrating.

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    Stella's

    Stella's

    4.6
    (185 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I can't express how much I enjoyed my dining experience at Stella's. The staff were wonderful and…read moreinviting from the moment we walked in. The drinks were perfectly made nice, strong, and flavorful. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. The codfish fritters had to be my favorite, perfectly fried without being oily, just pure deliciousness. I ordered the Stella's Tasting, and it was more than enough food for two. My friends enjoyed their meals as well. Since it was my birthday, the staff came out and surprised me with a very delicious carrot cake. Moist, not overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. To top it all off, we were vibing to a really great playlist the entire time we ate. I will definitely be back!

    We were craving Caribbean food and I've been curious about trying this spot out for a while so when…read moremy husband suggested it was an easy Yes! I had their passion fruit lemonade which was refreshing and not overly sweet. For my entree I ordered their oxtails and rice and peas on the side. Their oxtails were cooked perfectly, the meat was falling off the bones. I would like it to be a bit more spicy and some more Lima bean but maybe thats just my own preference. When I asked for some spice the server brought us some pepper sauce which was exactly what I needed! My sister tried their jerk wings and mac and cheese. Their Mac and cheese is WOW. Definitely recommend! I didn't try their wings but I tried the sauce that comes with the wings and it had a lovely kick to it. For dessert we shared the Plantain Paradise and the ice cream paired so great with the plantains. It was vanilla ice cream but didn't taste like regular vanilla ice cream.. it had a nice rich texture . Service was great, the music was nice and although it was a bit cold in there they had a blanket per table which I thought was a cool concept.

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    The Simpson Restaurant & Bar - BK

    The Simpson Restaurant & Bar - BK

    3.8
    (562 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    9.5/10 for the vibe, ambiance, and service -- and a full 10/10 for the food…read more I'm not a picky eater, but I've had some really disappointing oxtail lately, so I was hoping for the best here. I'm Dominican so I know oxtail pretty well and have made it myself. Thankfully, this place absolutely delivered. The oxtail was perfectly slow-braised, tender, and falling right off the bone -- exactly how it should be. Absolutely amazing. Of course I had the rice and peas, plus some veggies. A few of the veggies were slightly overcooked, but still flavorful and enjoyable. The drinks looked incredible, but I went with the rum punch and loved it. It was a little sweet, but super flavorful, strong, and definitely worth ordering again. For dessert, I had the Hennessy cheesecake, which was rich, decadent, and unbelievably delicious. There were three of us dining, and we all left completely satisfied -- with take-home containers because the portions are VERY generous. The only thing that bothered me a bit was that our server seemed to focus most of her attention on my friend. She is Jamaican, and because I look like a white American woman, I felt a little overlooked at times, even when I had several requests myself. We also had to look for her a couple of times while she was sitting with a group nearby. That said, everyone overall was very nice and welcoming. The bussers especially stood out -- they checked on us often, kept everything clean, and even greeted me in Spanish, which I appreciated. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back with more people next time.

    The moment we walked in, I knew we were in for an amazing culinary experience. It was my birthday…read moreweekend, and we were in New York for an extended stay. For my hubby, Brooklyn is home - and we always love exploring the new places the city has to offer when we visit. We had reservations, and were seated within 10 minutes, which was reasonable. The place was packed - everyone was in high spirits, and I was ready to taste some of the best Caribbean cuisine in the region. My hubby's best friend - a Brooklyn resident, joined us. He had been to the restaurant a few times - and had good things to say. We were not disappointed. I had the Brown Stew Red Snapper - *chef's kiss*. Hubby had the iconic Jerk Oxtail over Macaroni & Cheese Pie! The English language cannot convey the beauty of that combination! Tender, tender oxtail, falling off the bone with the creamy, cheesy mac & cheese! He wanted to savor that dish another day, so he got a to-go bag and took it back to the hotel! (I couldn't help but clean my plate - I was obsessed with the fish!) Our friend enjoyed the Hennessy Fried Shrimp (not pictured) - one of his favorite dishes at the restaurant. It looked delicious as well. For drinks, I had the Bob Marley cocktail. A colorful drink - flavorful - and effective! There were people celebrating their birthdays throughout the night - and the wait staff goes IN! I was enjoying watching at least 10 people receive the Stevie Wonder "Happy Birthday" song while we were there. Imagine my surprise when it was my turn! My birthday was the day before, and we had already celebrated in Manhattan. Having two special recognition events made the evening that much more special! Shout out to the Simpson crew who came with the song, the rhythm, the sparkling cake, and the good vibes! My 70th birthday was exceptional - without a doubt. The Simpson added the touch I needed. We'll definitely go back next time we're in Brooklyn!

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    Flamingobaby Kitchen

    Flamingobaby Kitchen

    4.3
    (279 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I am still thinking about this food. It was so good, flavorful and fresh. We cleared those plates…read more We were full, but not sluggish at all..just completely satisfied. This is an intimate and cozy space, great to sit and talk without the noise of a loud space. Music was played, but not obnoxious and there is a tv. Service was great, food was tasty, no complaints at all! Quick heads up, this is a cash only spot, but so worth it. Will definitely be back!

    I scoured the internet and my old photos trying to find this restaurant again. It had been about a…read moreyear since our first visit, so it took some digging but we eventually found Flamingobaby Kitchen and off we went! For the table, we ordered the oxtail stew, fried chicken, yams, collard greens, and mac & cheese. I also had a Peach Bellini for a little bubbly. Everything was exactly as I remembered -perfectly cooked and well seasoned, large portions with more than enough to take home. The chef stopped by our table which was a nice touch. Service overall was great. They also make great use of such a small space. It is indeed well worth the visit. Side note, we ordered the same exact items off the menu as we did a year ago...only one thing was missing which was the biscuits with the flavored butter jam. We were told the biscuits were replaced with cornbread. I didn't order the cornbread this time around but would like to see the biscuits return at some point.

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