Jamaica Kitchen

The oxtails are smaller than what I'm use to. But the food is so Delicious! Everything fresh! This…read moreis my third time eating here. Try the food, you won't regret it!

Only a half block away from the Stephen P. Clark Center in downtown Miami, this place may be small…read morebut the food packs a punch! The jerk chicken was delicious, the rice and beans were tasty and the yuca fries were crispy, salty, crunchy on the outside!! Very recommend!!

Comfortable seating

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Siblings night out. Hanging out with my Sisters and Brother-in-law

Manjay Restaurant

4.4(174 reviews)

13.7 mi•Little River

This restaurant is located in an open area where there's a ton of other restaurants. This was my…read morefirst time having Haitian food, and I would say it was so good! The flavors were really hittin--not salty but definitely not lacking in flavor and complexity. So delicious The only criticism I would have from what I ordered is that the rice was ever so slightly undercooked which made it a bit dry. Other than that, everything was great. There's not really a server--you order and they text you when it's ready. Then you come pick it up and go to your table. But the cashier lady was very nice and helped me decide what to get.

Wings of my dreams. I can not stress enough how delicious the wings here are. + the spicy mango…read moresauce? Couldn't ask for anything more! I got to try my friend's jerk chicken bowl too which was delicious! But I crave and come to The Citadel often just for the wings from here.

Inside The Citadel's street-level food hall and dining room. Manjay is located in the back corner of this photo.

From Haiti with Love (Griyo). Deep-fried Kreyol-style slow-braised pork. With banan payzay and toofay. $18. Manjay at The Citadel.

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Honey Jerk Shrimp bowl

Dukunoo

3.7(827 reviews)

10.8 mi•Wynwood

My friend ended up inviting me to this place when I was in Miami for work. It was so good. I…read moredefinitely need to visit this place again. We got a section and my friend order food for the group. They order the jerk chicken and I got the oxtails. All the food was good. I ordered an old fashioned and it wasn't good at all. All in all this was a good experience.

Great atmosphere and music, but the food and service were a major letdown…read more The atmosphere at Dukunoo is definitely the best part. The music was great, the vibe was lively, and they had the NFL season opener playing on multiple screens, which made for a fun environment. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once the food arrived. We ordered the Lik Yuh Fingas Oxtail, which came served in a small Dutch pot. The presentation was really nice, but unfortunately, that was probably the best part of the dish. The oxtail was mostly bones and fat, with very little actual meat. The rice and peas were cold and undercooked, which was especially disappointing. We also ordered the Yard Style Fried Chicken. I was expecting crispy, flavorful fried chicken, but it was the complete opposite. The chicken was soggy, not crispy at all, and basically tasteless. I ate one piece and did not even bother with the rest. The gravy was honestly the highlight of the entire meal. For appetizers, we ordered the Crispy Ackee Rolls and Pressed Plantain Bites. They were okay, but once again, both tasted like they had been reheated rather than freshly prepared. The service was another major issue. Our waitress took our order and then disappeared. She never came back to check on us, never asked if we needed anything, and did not even ask if we wanted water. At these prices, basic attentive service should be expected. And that is the biggest problem. The prices are outrageous for the quality of food being served. You are paying premium prices for what is ultimately pretty standard Jamaican food, and the execution just was not there. Dukunoo has a lot going for it. The music, atmosphere, decor, and overall vibe are great. But the food quality, freshness, service, and pricing need significant improvement. Right now, you are paying more for the atmosphere than the actual dining experience.

Outside part of the bar area

JERK LAMB CHOPS

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JERK CHICKEN wings appetizer

Wynwood Event Center

4.6(118 reviews)

11.0 mi•Wynwood

From the service to the food, our experience at Shiso was impeccable…read more We walked in for happy hour on a Sunday. The vibe of the space feels like they brought in the murals of wynwood to their interior design. The music selection was rap hit after rap hit, loved. We sat at the bar. Our server was Marcus. He was so helpful and attentive. Gave us his menu recommendations, which we followed suit. We ordered the duck dumplings and the sweet potato croquettes from the HH menu. From the regular menu, we ordered the bbq toro and the oxtail udon. The duck dumplings had a rich au jus, great. Our favorite app was the sweet potato croquette. Slightly sweet, a satisfying crunch, but soft in the center with tender brisket. The white bbq sauce and parm gave it a nice smoky nuttiness. Ordered another round, they were so good! The bbq toro had an amazing smokey flavor and a nice citrusy butter as the sauce. The cut was perfect. The oxtail udon was really hearty, and by far the best dish we had (though all the dishes were seriously incredible). It comes with a cured egg yolk, which they mix for you tableside. There was a good amount of oxtail in the dish and the udon sauce - bottle it for me please and thank youuu.

Uni rice bowl? You mean the key to my heart? :) Missing NYC…read morevibes and good food, my cousins and I decided to visit Shiso, an Asian smokehouse located in Wynwood Miami. I'd say a Successful night with my girls. We ordered with our eyes and I'm glad we did! We inhaled every dish and washed them down with espresso martinis while catching up on our daily lives. Thank you to our server. Beautiful people all around, will visit again!

Cesar salid

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Chicken n waffles

Naomi's Garden - Little Haiti

4.1(412 reviews)

12.4 mi•Liberty City

If teleportation were real, Naomi's would be the portal to Haiti. Walking into this cozy gem is…read morelike stepping straight into my mother's kitchen--if my mother's kitchen had a magical back garden with live music playing softly in the background. Every bite of the food here feels like a warm hug from home, and it has me wondering if Naomi has somehow bribed my mom to share her secret recipes. The plantains are so crispy you'd think they were fried in the Caribbean sunshine, and the griot is so tender that I briefly considered applying for citizenship in the land of Naomi's kitchen. The rice and beans? Let's just say I might have shed a tear of joy. And that garden--oh, the garden! It's like paradise decided to take up residence right behind Naomi's. Between the tropical plants and the soft, melodic tunes drifting through the air, it's impossible not to relax and let the flavors transport you back to the heart of Haiti. This place is easily 5 stars, and I'm already planning my next visit. My only complaint? I wish Naomi's served breakfast, lunch, and dinner... every day.

Food was very unappealing. The chicken was just okay the thigh was burnt and dry…read more The sweet plantains were also burnt, dry, and extremely small. The collard greens had no seasoning at all and tasted like watered-down vegetables. The key lime pie was soggy and, on top of that, very small. Honestly, the only good thing about this dinner was the canned soda. Sad part is we've bought from here before the snapper meal at was super good about 4 yrs ago after that we bought the snapper again then it all went down hill from there I thought I'd give them a try again but I'm 100% sure never to order from here again. I had to throw the entire meal to the trash .Oh and the Mac and cheese is in the trash too. Either fire all the cooks or close this place down .

Patio

: Simmered for hours in a rich, velvety tomato sauce until they reach that perfect tender tenderness.

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The garden

One Love Jamaica

4.4(19 reviews)

13.9 mi

Great food. Great Service. Truly a gem inside of the Lincoln Road food hall…read more So many of the restaurants on Lincoln Road are European-inspired and Latin and that's great, but finding authentic Caribbean cuisine was delightful. When you're in Miami Beach and you have a taste for Jamaican cuisine, go to OneLoveJamaica!!

The person who served me was really nice and guided me to a good option since I am not familiar…read morewith the culture. They made the dish very quick. I ordered a to go box and when I opened it, the hot steam came out and that was the first to go order that impressed me. They had a lot of meat for me. It tastes like beef stew for me. The vibe was chill and nice.

Braised Oxtail

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Kuba On The Bay

4.2(199 reviews)

10.7 mi•Downtown

•$$$

The atmosphere was a vibe. The place is small and tight. I'm glad we were the only people there, so…read moreit was a nice, intimate moment for our late lunch. The drinks were great, as were the sampler empanadas. We also had tamales, but I wasn't a fan at all. We had the croquetas, which were also good. The service and people were nice and friendly. The place looked nice and clean, and the music and aesthetics were nice, especially for pictures.

We dropped in Friday around 6pm. There's both outside and indoor seating. You need to spend at…read moreleast $50 minimum to sit inside. We decided to sit inside since it was very hot outside. We ordered 2 round of drinks. A bottle of corona is $5 during game days. Sparkling wines were ok. My husband liked the mojito and he ordered a modelo. For food, we ordered fried snapper and kuban fried rice with pork. The fried fish comes with 2 sides. We got the sautéed vegetables and fries. Everything was greasy and salty. Now we know that we need to ask for less salt. They have many tv screens. We watched the FIFA here. Service was ok. 20% gratuity automatically added like many places do. They don't have their own restroom. The Public restroom is located outside the restaurant and is a walk towards a shopping area.

Wall art

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Mojito

Marabu Restaurant

4.3(776 reviews)

9.9 mi•Brickell

•$$$

We are visiting Miami and wanted to try some Cuban food. We did some research and saw the reviews…read morefor Marabu restaurant and decided to give it a try! Let's start with the mojito that came with such a large piece of sugar cane. It was so good! The waiter recommended my meal and it was delicious. The meat was tender and well seasoned. It also came with beans and rice. One meal was probably enough for two people! The restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the outdoor mall near some neat shops. I loved the restaurant decor and everyone was so friendly. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave great menu recommendations. The staff was attentive, stopping by to refill our water and clear plates. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Went to Marabu with a group and we were seated right away. The restaurant is beautifully decorated…read moreand has a really nice atmosphere. It's not a huge space, but they do offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Our waitress was excellent! She was attentive, friendly, and really paid attention to the little details, so the service was definitely a highlight of the experience. As far as the food, unfortunately, it wasn't anything I would personally come back for. We shared the plantain appetizer with cheese and sweet bacon, and it was okay. I also had a Hennessy and pineapple mixed drink along with the Cuban fried rice. Again, everything was okay, but nothing really stood out or made me think, "I need to come back for this." Overall, great service and a beautiful atmosphere, but for me, the food just didn't live up to the rest of the experience.

Marabu.

TROPICAL CEVICHE: Local fish & shrimp ceviche, mango, coconut, passion fruit, cilantro, tostones

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Rośe time

CHIMBA

I came here during Miami spice and was thoroughly impressed. I think this is one of my favorite…read morerestaurants here in Miami. Every bite was incredibly flavorful and every piece of meat was perfectly cooked. I think the only thing that was perhaps not as well seasoned was the pasta. Otherwise, everything was really great. I personally really like the elote and the empanadas. The shrimp one was amazing If you don't catch it in time for Miami spice, they have a really great happy hour as well Further desserts I got the Tres leches Keylime pie, flavored one, and then the Dulce de Leche flan. Both were really great and not overly sweet. The service was great. Our server was incredibly sweet and very fast. We came in right at 6 PM so it was pretty empty, which was wonderful.

Chimba was good overall. The food was good and I definitely enjoyed my meal, but it didn't…read morecompletely wow me. The ambiance is probably one of the best things about it. It's lively, the music is great, and the space itself is really nice. My only issue was that once it got busy, the service seemed to fall off a bit and we kind of felt forgotten. I've only been once and haven't made it back yet, but I enjoyed it enough that I'd give it another shot. Maybe a second visit will win me over!

Dining Room

Pulpo al olivo

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Grilled Ribeye

Mangrove

4.6(116 reviews)

10.1 mi

This spot was suggest to me by a friend so I decided to try it out. It turned out to be a good…read morerecommendation. First I ordered the jerk wings. They were so good! The seasoning was good and they were very juicy. I also ordered a Jamaican beef patty and it was also delicious. I ordered an old fashioned to with my meal it was good too. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good Jamaican spot with a lowkey vibe.

Went during their happy hour time which is at 5:30. The establishment didn't open at the correct…read moretime and when a work did open the door you could tell they were still setting up. The ambiance was dark,giving a grown and sexy vibes. There was R&B music playing. The happy hour menu is very limited and main dining food is not served during happy hour. I would have liked to select something for the main menu. The drinks were good, I had the Rum Punch.

Adorable small restaurant

Ultra Fuel: Bbq chicken, corn, yuca fries and Rice & Peas

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The Vibe!!!!

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Sean T.

7 years ago

If you need a fix of Jamaican food then you have come to the right place! Jamaican Kitchen offers a variety of Jamaican dishes at a reasonable price and straight out their kitchen! We tried the oxtail stew and it was very tasty. A very hearty portion was served so two people can share it! They have Jamaican patties, teas, sauces, etc in their little market which is convenient if you'd want to try and make your own jerk chicken or attempt another dish! I for one am not much of a cook so I just know how to pick up the food to go! Lol! read more

Tasha R.

10 years ago

Food is good BUT they are still serving food in styrofoam. What year is this?? No bueno. The food melted the styrofoam and I could not help but think that it was way too toxic. Can we not go back to box lunches? I would be willing to pay more for food served in environmentally conscious containers. Rewind and come again selecta! read more

A.J. C.

261

916

4531

16 years ago

In my opinion, the best food in the world! I eat it everyday. Can't get enough. No matter what you order, it's all good. So many different flavors but all so good. Go to Jamaica Kitchen. You won't regret it. Plus the staff is the nicest around. read more

Sue M.

15 years ago

I love the food here. I've had the jerk chicken, the oxtail and the curry goat. Can't rave enough about the flavors in each dish. And when I buy the meal, I have plenty left for lunch the next day! I highly recommend this place. read more

Lisa L.

10 years ago

I'm Jamaican and have to admit the oxtail and curry goat was pretty darn good and better than some of the other restaurants around. I will be back to try the other items. read more

Hannah V.

8 years ago

This is like the best place to go i have been to many Jamaican places and this is the best to bad i dont live in Miami because this would be my spot !! read more

Bryan S.

10 years ago

Love this place. The jerk chicken is awesome, full of flavor and the portions are great also. You should check it out if you like Caribbean food. read more

Christine M.

5 years ago

The food here is amazing and the staff is formerly. Would recommended the jerk chicken and practically everything really.

Darnecia K.

6 years ago

Everything was good! The staff were friendly, and the food was very fresh. I enjoyed it. I will definitely be going back!

Mike S.

11 years ago

Best Jamaican food I've ever had! Hence, the five stars. Everyone here is super friendly too. Definitely recommend.

E M.

1 month ago

They take good care of Melvin the Cat so 5 stars from me! They take good care of Melvin the Cat so 5 stars from me!

Chon C.

5 years ago

Two words for me: expensive (it's Chinese people) and soy sauce. Nothing close to the real Jamaican brethren's

Xeniamaria R.

13 years ago

Their patties are amazing, the food is delicious and the service was prompt. Definitely more of a to go place

Mario D.

152

149

5 years ago

The food was amazing. The patty was delicious and flaky. First time here but I see myself coming back.

E D.

11 years ago

I had the curry goat and it was amazing. The goat was tender and delicious. Fast service

Gloria C.

1 year ago

Love the food! Staff is always super friendly and they were on Guys show which is cool.

Richard H.

13 years ago

first time try Jamaica food, it was ok, maybe I am not big fan of cajun food.

Cristina J.

9 years ago

First time there and I'm addicted to their patties!

Yelz Y.

110

5 years ago

Worst service and rude employees.

Precious O.

11 years ago

Curry Goat the bomb!

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