I've had multiple issues with this place, but today was the last straw. They gave me the wrong order again--which is not the first time. When I called, they told me to come in and they'd fix it. Fair enough.I gave away the incorrect food, expecting a full replacement when I got there. Instead, they only gave me the meat, not the full meal I originally paid for. That's not a proper fix. I've supported this restaurant for a while, brought people here, and recommended it to others--only to be treated like this over a mistake that wasn't mine. It's frustrating and disappointing.If you're okay with getting the wrong order and average food, this might be the place for you. Otherwise, you're honestly better off going somewhere else. read more

Wow! Do I have to say anything, just look at the picture! This is my favorite place for a jerk chicken meal. Everything is so yummy, the sauce, rice, and even vegetables. I like that they give you 2 little cups of extra sauce on the side just incase you want it. I always order to go and they never disappoint read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - Jerk Chicken 3 piece - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

I was looking for some Jamaican food since I moved here in January...I just tried it for the first time yesterday and it was delicious..I judge all my Jamaican restaurants by their Oxtails...and theirs was delicious...the seasoning was on point and the cabbage was super delicious...I had 2 of my bones to be a little tough but I'll charge that to it being after 6 when I got them...I'm definitely going back...got to try the brown stewed chicken. If it closer to my job I would go for lunch but for now I've only been after work. I'm going to try them for lunch on the weekend and I'll see what's up...but if you're in the mood for Jamaican cuisine...check this place out ! read more

Updated review, it's sad when you absolutely love Jamaican cooking but the people cooking are unpleasant. I really love how they cook there curry goat but I won't be returning do to unpleasant staff read more

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management changed and just not the same. same look but not the same with miss hazel gone.

They served burnt rice!!!!! Horrible!!! Food didn't have much flavor!!! I bought 6 dishes and spent over 100 dollars!!

Jerk chicken is hard and the rice and peas were hard and overcooked. Would return if they'd go back to serving good quality food.

Jerk chicken was good 7.5/10, rice and peas did not seem too be fresh maybe from the day before which I didn't like. I'll leave 3 stars for the rice and peas and I also feel like the customer service could've been better. read more

Food has been amazing for years!!! Jerk chicken is the best around!! I usually get takeout but they do have tables as well read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - a meal in a styrofoam container - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Best jerk chicken in brevard hands down, you put that sweet sauce on there sheesh that stuff gone have your tongue punching your brain.

I've been traveling to Melbourne Florida regularly since April 2020, & whenever I'm in the area of Palm Bay I always drop by Hazel's for her incredible oxtails.All I can say is "wow"!!!They are that good, &let me first start out by saying that my travels usually are by car so we're eating on the road all the way from Virginia to Florida. If you thought takeout was bad pre-corvid 19 pandemic, it's indescribably awful now. So by the time we reach our destination in Florida,my first stop & first meal in Florida is always at Hazel's & it's always oxtails!Thank you Hazel. read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - Oxtails,cabbage with rice & peas - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Anytime you have to give your chicken an I.V. drip, you know it's too dry! I have never experienced sweet, non-grilled, dry jerk chicken in my life. Did they BAKE IT? When did brown sugar become the makings for jerk chicken? I'm still confused! Never again!!! read more

Just moved to town from Orlando, haven't seen any good Jamaican spots around until i ate at Hazels. Oxtails was buss and food came out quick too i read more

Rude chick at the front won't be back. Rolled her eyes at every question. And I had 2! If you hate your job find something else to do!

The service and decor definitely leave something to be desired, especially on a busy Friday night. This is a hike-in-the-wall type place but the food is very very good and authentic. Yummo homemade well spiced soups. Delicious jerk chicken and bread or rice n beans. Whole snapper or escovetch. Oxtail. Fried and boiled dumpling. Fried plantains were a bit greasy but tasty. Friendly family run operation. Casual. Ting soda, irish moss, and other artifically sweetened "juices" and such from da island. Pattys. read more

Camesha, respond outside of this review. Shame on you Camesha! You are showing your age! You must be the Great grand of Hazel. Your comment destroys the legacy of Hazels. We know Hazel would not approve of this comment. Be careful... Most people in Melbourne retire down here with New Money. "Broke"you say? , no but would like to support small businesses but not when outrageously priced. First closing the register an hour before closing, taking cash only and pocketing it? HANDLING FOOD And money while sweeping. Iam back in Melbourne and selected to eat at a new restaurant "Awesome" instead because of your response. This restaurant was Awesome pun intended. They are still in love with the community. We expect professionalism, the menu to reflect what it advertise and to confirm what the cashier quoted is true. If your menus reflects 7 years ago online, Then the responsibility is yours' as a restaurant. Let an adult respond, this is constructive criticism! Do better!!!! read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - the menu - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Ran in for a quick lunch. This is my family's local go to spot for home cooked Jamaican food. They season the food with the right amount of spice unlike other caribbean restaurants in the area that water down the food. Take out usually takes 5-15 min depending on what you order. You can always call ahead if you're short on time. Today I got the brown stewed chicken which is pretty good. The lunch portion is a generous size for $6.38. Today's service was friendly and good and he gave me a true estimate of waiting time. read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - Brown stewed chicken with extra gravy. For $6.38 you can't beat it. - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Went today and had the wonderful Curry goat, cabbage and rice and it was really good. But I also wanted jerk wings (called ahead) and they didn't have any, wanted a chicken pattie, he said he only had beef and when I got there they didn't have beef either. But I tell you the curry goat meal was so good.. I will still be back. read more

Tamiko M , seems miserable! I am a paying customer since Hazel's was at jerkys on Palm Bay Rd. I am no grand of Mrs.Hazels! I was getting ready to write a review, when I saw how feisty you we're being. Would you like it if I was to come to your place of business and ruin your legacy as you say of Mrs.Hazel. If I was to walk into a establishment and don't like what I'm seeing, Do you think i'm going to place an order for food? Just to leave and complain! For you to say you know Mrs. Hazel is belligerent. read more

Wait was long and I made the mistake of not checking the container before we left. Wow! Even though the order was inaccurate still I attempted to eat it. Revolting, the fish smelt funny and the cabbage was overcooked brown mush. Topping it all off the rice was nauseating ! It was more like slushy pudding topped with the random red pea. Called them promptly and was subjected to incoherent gibberish from the server. "Bottom line is you get what it comes with", she yelled. Paragon of virtue she was... read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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So yummy and filled with spicy goodness! Authentic! Great local establishment, never a disappointment!

The Jamaican food here is unbelievably good. The beef patties, the curry chicken, the curried goat, the brown stew chicken, the jerk chicken, the oxtail stew, the spicy fried escoveitched snapper - these are all exceptional dishes. They did a lot of catering for me and my team was happiest and most productive when I brought in Hazel's. (One senior guy was allergic to one of the spices used, so I made sure to have some El Bohio's in the fridge for him when we brought in Hazel's for the team). This is get-on-a-plane-and-fly-down-here food. So come on down. read more

also deciduous eating there, LOVE the food and the sauces. my favorite is the jerk chicken with the rice and veggies, the cabbage is my favorite and it's overal so good read more

Good food, great prices! Staff was very friendly. My husband and I got the large jerk chicken (8 pieces) and shared it, we have left overs for later with that. We also got Jamaican soda there, which is so delicious, I recommend Ting but lots of other people like the ginger beer. I will go back. read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - Jerk chicken!! - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Waiting for my food and I ask for a receipt and the man is irritated with me for asking. Have not ate the food yet but if I'm bothering you for a receipt because my large ox tail an small curry came out to $25 my business must not mean that much to them. Won't be back. I can spend my cash elsewhere. read more

I've been going here for quite some time and the customer service is horrible!!!!! Every cashier I've come in contact with is rude as hell. I love the food it's very tasty and portion size is great that's why I continue to patronize it. If you can deal with rude, not nice, unpleasant, unprofessional customer service try it but if not don't go because their very unfriendly. read more

Not friendly. Their food was obviously old. Beef patties were great. I will stick with strawberry. They might not have as many menu items but they are nice and the food is always fresh. read more

My second time here. First time I got the curry chicken, this time I got the brown chicken stew. Both I really liked. Great, robust flavor. The rice and black beans were just the right amount of counterweight to absorb the flavors of the stew. I had to add some hot sauce on the side because that's just how I am, but the meal stood fine by itself. My only minor complaint is that the stew and cabbage were both too oily, but as far as comfort food goes, they were great. I'm always a huge fan of bone-in, slow cooked chicken because all the flavor is in the bones. The service was really nice; the guy up front is fantastic and you cant help but overhear all the folks in kitchen laughing it up; great family ambiance. I'll definitely go back. read more

Hazel's Caribbean Restaurants - Brown chicken stew - Caribbean Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

I have visited Hazel's on two separate occasions. Each time, I was unsuccessful. My first visit was with my daughter who was in town visiting from Atlanta. The young lady at the front register was rude - and frankly, very arrogant. So much so, we decided to leave without trying out the food. Willing to give them a second chance, I return to Hazel's for lunch today. Again, I met the same type of arrogant, non-caring, non-customer focused type attitude from a different employee. This indicates a systemic problem. I will not give patronage in an unfriendly environment, so I left and do not intend to return. If you are seeking polite, friendly service --- STAY AWAY FROM HAZEL'S. read more

Ordered the spicy beef patty and it was pretty good. Good Caribbean food compared to other places in the area.

First time walking in to a Caribbean /Jamaican restaurant and most definitely will not be the last... The food is cooked as ordered, it's fresh, delicious and the wait time is minimum.. They have a nice young lady in the front that was very helpful, nice and friendly.. I had the jerk chicken lunch deal, for the first time ever, and it was amazing... Definitely coming back and recommend it to anyone in the area.. NOTE: it's a mom/pop restaurant, won't be as luxurious as a chain restaurant, but you'll feel as if you're home away from home. read more

I've been a loyal patron of Hazel's ever since she opened. Great, tasty Jamaican food, served with a smile! I used to be a jerk chicken only guy, but looking at that extensive menu of "weird" (LOL!) stuff week after week, month after month, I finally broke down and have broadened my culinary horizons - I'm as likley to order curry goat these days as i am chicken or pork! This is a place I always take people to who are tired of the "same old, same old"! read more

Now I'm no expert on Caribbean or Jamaican food so I can't really say for certain whether this is the "best" around town, but what I can tell you is that I really enjoyed Hazel's! The young lady who took our order was helpful and attentive. The place was quaint and charming. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by friendly patrons who were gushing about what a great place Hazel's is. I ordered the jerk chicken and pork combo for take out. My boyfriend ordered the same, except he also ordered oxtail and a side of cabbage for his combo, where I opted for an extra side of rice with peas. After a short wait, we were on our way with our take out food in hand. A level of excitement grew as the enticing aroma of the freshly cooked food took over the car. We got home and were happy when we both opened our meals and found a generous portion of food. The jerk pork was tender and very tangy with a nice kick. But my favorite was the jerk chicken- it was perfectly cooked and seasoned with a nice jerk/ peppery taste, also with a nice kick. Overall we were both very happy with the taste of the food and satisfied with the portions. I'll definitely go back! read more

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They make the best jerk chicken and Jamaican BBQ I have ever had. The owners are upfront and tell you how long you good will take, they also have award winning beef patties read more

This place is authentic. Hazel's has the best jerk chicken I've ever had. I moved away, but make it a point to stop by hazel's when I'm in town. Delicious and very affordable. Huge portions. You won't be disappointed! read more

This will be my 3 visit to hazel & my meals have been great eco fish excellent & her cabbage amazing I just love this style of food & Iam from Land of lakes just outside of Tampa .. I recommend read more

Jerk chicken lunch special is sooooo good. Really good portions and good price. Comes with cabbage and red beans and rice. Spicy beef patties are also really good too and they're only $2. read more

Went there for lunch one afternoon. Grabbed some brown stew chicken. It was pretty good. Much better than the other local Jamaican restaurants near by. Prices were decent and the portion was pretty large. I'd go back. read more

This food is very authentic and delicious. I go everyday for lunch with my co-workers. We love the jerk chicken because of the large portions and quick service. The staff is very friendly and service is excellent. The restaurant allows us to call our order in advance, which saves us a lot of time. read more

The food is so good !!! The chicken was amazing. The flavors lingered oh so wonderful!!! Cabbage crunchy and yummy. I can't wait to try more. read more