Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant was absolutely delicious! I had the brown stew, and it was packed with incredible flavor--tender, perfectly seasoned, and one of the best I've had. Every dish we tried was full of authentic Caribbean flavor and clearly made with care. The food was fresh, the portions were generous, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. If you're looking for flavorful Caribbean comfort food, I highly recommend giving Jahiti a try. We'll definitely be back! read more

Arguably the best Haitian restaurant in all of the Tampa Bay Area! I've ordered multiple times from here and the food has never disappointed. I squally get the fried turkey meal (comes with rice and peas and pikliz) or griot, so you can't really go wrong with either option. Based off of that I'm sure their legume is delicious as well If you're ever in the area on Jan 1st make sure to pick up some soup joumou! read more

I have been eyeing this location for a while. I am jamaican so I was curious. It was empty inside, maybe it was the day and time that I visited. I was in a rush so I just wanted to pop in out of curiosity. I got a kola champagne (D&G) brand as well as a beef patty. I cant remember the price, but it was reasonable. I'd love to go back and try the meals. I haven't had black rice in a while so maybe ill pop back in this weekend . read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

Everything here was incredibly flavorful and clearly made fresh. You could taste it in every bite, especially with that right-out-of-the-fryer crispy goodness. The pikliz (pickled cabbage) was a standout. It added a bright, spicy kick that complemented the dishes perfectly. I found myself wishing I had ordered extra to put on everything. Fair warning though, it definitely brings the heat, so it may be a bit intense for those who are sensitive to spice. The young man who took our order was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. While there weren't many people dining in during our visit, there was a steady stream of takeout orders, always a good sign. This was our first visit, and it certainly won't be our last. Thank You Jahiti!! read more

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Went just before closing. Place looks very sketchy and doesn't look very clean. I ordered Jerk Chicken plate and was surprised with the quantity and quality of the food. Only issue I had with the food was the plantains were barely Luke warm and really starchy, they'd obviously been sitting a while. read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

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Another great meal from this place. Every time I come the food is so good. They have the best marinade and pikliz! read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Haitian Fried Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

Got the oxtail and rice, the oxtail was cooked perfectly, and very moist. It was a good portion and the rice was good read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

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This restaurant is a hidden gem located in an unassuming back corner of the shopping plaza. The food and customer service definitely live up to the reviews. As soon as I walked in, I was offered a bowl of marinade to try and enjoy as I waited for my food. This was my first time trying Haitian food and everything was very flavorful and huge portions. The legume was so tender and paired very well over the rice and beans. I definitely look forward to returning the next time I'm in the area to try their other items. Definitely don't hesitate to support this family run restaurant and try some authentic Caribbean food! read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Marinade - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

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I ordered via Uber Eats so I cannot speak on the establishment or customer service, however,I order the fried pork (Griot) but received fried goat. I had been wanting to try their fried pork for a long time but I guess it's not meant to be lol. Luckily I do eat goat so I was still able to eat the food but I would never pay the price for the goat. In my opinion it was not worth it. The meat was dry,a lot of it was tough and for the proce they sent mainly bones. The plantains were very soggy (which can be expected due to the steam, if there was any because the food was cold when it arrived and the Uber driver arrived earlier than quoted), and the rice was VERY bland (although the amount of rice was really good, at least 2 people could eat fr the rice if not more). All of that being said, while I REALLY wanted to try the fried pork, I think I will pass next time. read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Griot - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

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It's been a while since I last visited Jahiti, and the flavors did not disappoint! My go to order is the legume plate, but this time I went on New Year's Day looking for some traditional soup joumou. Even though it is not a recurring menu item, it was amazing! We also got a griot plate that was just as delicious. The pork was fried to perfection, and the meat inside was juicy and flavorful. read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Soup Joumou and a Griot Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

OMG! Everything I tried here was delectable. The food is made to order and the owner is very attentive. They are located in the corner of the Seffner shopping center next to the hair store. I purchased a groupon online so that helped save some money. The portions were huge! Although, I do feel as if I got more rice than meat. It would've been nice to get a little more. At least they weren't stingy with the gravy! I tried the legume and my GOD 10/10. I took a Jamaican beef patty to go. I was stuffed y'all! I had to take a lot of it to go. Definitely check them out! It is worth the experience. Plus the service is really good. read more

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I ordered the Tassot kabrit... the plantains were not fresh. To hide the fact that this dish was meatless, they added all this garnish and salad to cover it up. read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Tassot Kabrit - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

Straight fire. Amazing food, beautiful presentation, super friendly staff, and a great Cali vibe. Everything was on point. 10/10, coming back for sure. read more

My daughter first time going there. The food is excellent. I love everything. 5 stars. read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Excellent. Amazing. - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

Best fried red snapper in the City. My partner and I get ours cooked extra crispy. Oh and the veggie legume is to live for. I haven't had better read more

True gem for Haitian food in Seffner/Brandon area. Their food is very flavorful and filling. They also have special soup every Saturday, just call and ask them. Their legume is my favorite! Their pickled vegetables/sliced carrots can be very spicy but I love it. Please give them a try and support this small business. read more

This place is a joke. it was great the first 1 year of business but now they clearly don't know the traffic that they get daily. Running out of food. read more

i used to come here a lot the owner is very kind and always assured me that the food was fresh. all of a sudden i don't see the owner as much and i still continued to order but then i realized that when the owner is not there the food is not as good my griot is over cooked or from the next day the fried plantains are definitely not fresh the rice once in a while is fresh. sadly to say i had to find another place that had what i always order and i have there food is cooked to order so with that being sad i will no longer come to eat here as the food is no longer fresh. read more

So honestly I came here because previous reviews raved about the food and customer service. Let me tell you...they were not lying! It's located in such a random plaza that I've driven by a million times. I had no idea this place existed. But please don't let the exterior fool ya, they're cookin up some amazing Caribbean cuisine in this joint! Customer service is something I intentionally highlight in my reviews. Jahiti is top notch with the customer service for real,for real,The co-owner was who I placed my order with and he was so warm and inviting. From his recommendations to samples (more like full on serving sizes) for my little ones to try. Hands down, one of the best customer service encounters I've had. 10/ This was my first time trying Haitian food and let me tell ya,I was NOT disappointed at all. I ordered: -The fried snapper with rice and peas and pikliz (think kimchi but with wasabi kind of heat..if that makes sense). I thought plantains came with it as well but it didn't. This snapper was so fresh and Don fried to absolute perfection. For a fried dish it was not super salty at all. The seasoning was just right and the fresh onion and peppers and the heat from the pikliz tied this entire entree together.10/10 -A side of griot (fried pork)because everyone I've known that has had Haitian food raves about this. So tender and flavorful...I mean just...*chef's kiss*...PERFECTION. 10/10 -Passionfruit juice. Made in house. Not overly sweet whatsoever. 10/10 -A sample of rice and sos pwa nwa (puréed black beans). The fresh herbs used made this rather familiar dish,extraordinary! It was a hit with my kiddos. 10/10 -A sample of oxtail. Mannnnn listen I had 1 piece of oxtail,just 1 and I ate that thing down till the bone showed. So so so so so good. Marinated with all that brown West Indian gravy goodness. Just amazingly tantalizing. When I go back this is what I'm ordering. 10/10 Jahiti is what Seffner never knew it needed. Even if Haitian food isn't up your alley, they're serving up all the comforting Caribbean dishes that will please your taste buds. Come here,eat here and support this business. That's it,that's the review. read more

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This is another love at first bite experience. Seriously amazing! The last time I had good Haitian food was when visiting Castle Creole in Brandon. It has been years since it closed, and I haven't found flavorful food from Haiti until now. This is a family owned business. There is Jamaican and Haitian (or Jahiti) homemade goodness in this new restaurant in Seffner. I wish I could say that I am the first to review this place, but there are 7 other reviews that Yelp has somehow flagged as unrecommended. Hard to believe because this place is awesome. Hopefully they will be recommended soon. I have to say that the restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside. It's in the Parsons Village Square and next door to H&R Block off of Parsons and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Parking is plentiful since it's in a very large plaza. The inside is clean and spacious, and the tables are spread out. It's nothing fancy on the inside. A very casual setting. The music is Caribbean and lively. It kind of made me want to get up and dance. LOL! The menu is small, but has a good mixture of both Jamaican and Haitian comfort food. I knew I wanted Haitian food right away. I saw that they had légume on the menu and I had to try it. They also have many different varieties of bottled or canned drinks. I chose the Jamaican Kola champagne soda. The owner was super friendly and patient. He answered all of the questions I had. He told me that their légume was very popular and that people come in daily for it. Yay, I made the right choice. A few minutes later he brought over a freshly made marinade (fried fritter) that was topped with pikliz, a spicy and pickled relish. I'm not sure if it comes with the meal, or if it was just a sample to taste before the meal. All I can say is that it was fantastic. I love that pikliz! If I had to describe it, it's very close to kimchi but more shredded and colorful. A very tasty treat. The pikliz also comes with the meal. I added it to the fried plantain. Delish! It was all a sign of good things coming. I was so happy when my meal of légume arrived. It was perfect in every way. This stew had tender beef and all kinds of simmered veggies and spices. I can't stop thinking about it. It was also served with white rice and a black bean sauce. I honestly couldn't eat all of it. I could only eat half of the rice, but I ate all of the stew with the rice. It was so tasty and definitely felt comforting. So much so that I can't wait to go back. I haven't tried their Jamaican food yet, but I'm sure it is as tasty and flavorful as their Haitian food. I definitely want to try the oxtail next time. There will be many next times. I'm telling all my friends and family about it. Do not sleep on this place. It gets 5 stars for great service, great value, great portions, and great taste! read more

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The food and the customer service were excellent. Also, the price was reasonable and I will definitely try them again. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. They sell a mix of Haitian and Jamaican dishes and everything I ordered was delicious. The vibe is cozy and the service was good. OMG the chicken was so flavorful. The mac and cheese was different from the American version but still good. The tostones are fresh and not frozen but I ate them before I could take the picture. read more

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The food was great a nice combination between the two. And they let us sample something of the menu without even asking. The ambiance was friendly and the service was a 10/10 we will definitely be back read more

Was in Dover with my family for a bjj tourney, and had some time between matches to go grab some food. Saw the excellent reviews of this place and we love Jamaican food so decided to check this place out. SO happy we did! Incredible authentic Jamaican food and extremely friendly staff. The man who was there was so nice and brought us out different things to try, all of them delicious! I've never had goat before but now I can't wait to order it, it was fantastic! Definitely our new "go to" whenever we are in Dover! Highly recommend this place, the jerk chicken is the best I've ever had! read more

Really great place to go too. love the family vibe, and the real Caribbean taste it has.

First time trying Caribbean food and everything that I've tried has been amazing 20/10 read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Jerk Chicken Wings w/ rice - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

I stumbled upon this place, and I'm so happy I did! The food, and service was incredible! We all know that the tucked away hole in the wall places are usually ALWAYS a hit! The food was incredible, and the portions for the price are it! I got the oxtail with rice and beans, and plantains. I had it for dinner that night, and lunch the next day! Sold delicious! My friend got the jerk chicken, and good lawd did they put their foot in it! Also took home some beef parties and they did not disappoint. Honestly there wasn't a single thing I didn't like. Definitely will be back, and if you haven't been.. you must! You won't regret it! read more

I've been to Jahiti on several different occasions, and their food has never let me down.The energy and the customer service from the employees, and the food it definitely is a hidden gem. read more

Best soul food in town and friendly and amigable staff. Highly recommend this tasty and awesome cuisine!

Service 10/10, owner or cashier woman was sweet, friendly and very welcoming! Authentic Hatian and Jamaican food, Pikliz is A1, nice kick. Bandanna was crispy and made fresh once you order. Will definitely be coming back again soon! Support your local small business and enjoy good food! Ambiance was enough tables to eat inside, I come to eat and I rather good food than a super pretty place with bad food. Thank you Jahiti! read more

We're Puerto Rican and sometimes we crave other flavors from the Caribbean. So, we tried this place and OMG...like we say WEPA! Excellent Service... Outstanding Food. Whoever is cooking back there is cooking from the heart! read more

I had Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant cater my son's birthday party and I couldn't be more pleased. Nearly all guests were Haitian so you know the food had to be on point. And it was! The griot, patties and legume tasted fresh and were very well seasoned. Everyone thought my mom made the food cuz it was so good! Thank you for the exceptional service too. We'll definitely be ordering again. read more

This is a hidden gem in Seffner!! I got the fried snapper (which came with red beans and rice in a separate container) and my husband got the jerk chicken meal. We also had the Haitian Marinade appetizer. Everything was absolutely delicious!! I do not eat coleslaw, but their coleslaw that comes with the snapper is the best I've ever had! Seasoning was on point. Customer service was excellent! The restaurant was clean. I will definitely be returning! read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Red Snapper - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

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Stoked to be the first to review this spot and disappointed that I didn't take photos because I started eating but I didn't want to post half eaten food. I'll definitely take photos the next time I come. But, let's get into it: The owner served me personally and catered to my needs. I had the legume, diri, and sos pwa which was phenomenal. I also had the Tasso (fried goat) which was equally delicious. I'm really pleased with the service and food overall so I'LL BE BACK (Arnold Shwartzanayger***) voice. ***let's see you spell it. read more

10/10 the service is great and food is delicious. The ambiance is welcoming. Definitely recommend giving this place a try for some delicious food. read more

Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant - Tasso turkey, rice & bean, and fried plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Seffner, Florida

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The food is great! Always hot and delicious. Never had any issues with service and the owners are very nice and friendly.

Best caribbean food in Tampa Bay Ox tail and plantains were delicious Will be back read more

Amazing chicken Pattie's would go back if ever in that part of the town!! I love it and would recommend it to anyone.

The oxtail dish was a small portion like 3 pieces and the rice definitely was way more portion size than the oxtail to cover the togo box. Overly priced for what I got it for sub par flavor. Needs improving on equal portions for the cost. read more

I did not believe there was a NEW Caribbean fusion restaurant of Jamaican/Haitian food, so I had to investigate. Sure enough at 720 E. MLK Jr. Blvd in Seffner (in the plaza, by H&R Block) was Jahiti Caribbean. We were greeted by the Haitian half co-owner Jonas. He was pleasant and welcomed us like family. After a rundown of the menu, we ordered Griot (fried pork), Poul frit (fried chicken), and a side of jerk wings. The food did NOT disappoint, and we'll definitely be going back. Thank You for bringing "new flavor" to the table. read more

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