Jamaican Homestyle Grill

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Taheerah B.

Came here on a Tuesday and they were out of the veggie patties, so I got a veggie plate with cabbage, Mac and cheese, and rice and peas. I noticed that the place was super clean and the young lady taking orders was a sweetheart. First taste of the cabbage sent my tastebuds into a dance party. The Mac and cheese had nice flavoring, but the rice and peas were simply ok. The music was everything! I was singing, vibing, and eating. Definitely will return!

Lynn W.

Best Jamaican food in the area. I had the jerk with oxtails and stewed chicken with rice & peas. Everything is from scratch and amazing really loved the Mac.

DD D.

The food was fantastic here. I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas. I had the cabbage medley and mac and cheese. The jerk chicken was so tender and juicy. The mac and cheese and cabbage medley were also delicious. The lady that came out the back was so nice and gracious. The young lady who took my order didn't provide outstanding customer service. She gave basic straight to the point service. I love the vibrant look of the restaurant.

Mac & cheese, cabbage, oxtail, and jerk wings

Jamaella W.

I have had this place a few times since I found out that it was open but today I decided to actually write a review. This is some of the best Jamaican food I have ever tasted in my life. I have physically never been in the building so I do not know how the ambience is, but I can most definitely speak on the food. I have tried the jerk pork, the jerk ribs, the jerk wings, and the oxtails I believe that everything that they offer is good just from having would I have had every time I order takeout, the service is just amazing in reference to my food being cooked well and the plates are always packed. Everything is so good if I only had one critique I would say please put more jerk sauce on the side lol because it is truly so good but outside of that I definitely recommend this place. You will most definitely get your moneys worth..

I tried Jamaican Homestyle Grill and the food really hit the spot. The oxtails were tender and flavorful, and the cabbage with peas and rice tasted just like a real home-cooked meal. I also had the jerk chicken pasta, a beef patty, plus their Tropical Rhythms drink Reggae Medley hit the spot.everything was seasoned well and full of flavor. The service was great, very welcoming, and the place was neat, clean, and satisfying. Portions were satisfying, and the menu has a good variety if you like authentic Jamaican dishes. If you're craving real island flavor, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. 100/100

Edwin B.

Hands down one of the best, if not the "BEST" restaurants serving authentic and delicious Jamaican dishes. All of our food was hot, juicy, and very flavorful! I swear on everything that I will not be eating at any other establishment. The staff is friendly and provided awesome customer service to all patrons. No matter what you order your plate will be loaded! We had the Jerk Chicken with sides of cabbage and Mac&cheese (elbow noodles and not that spaghetti noodles mess with cheese sauce so many others be doing). Added a meat pie and cocoa bread! I also had the Oxtails plate with cabbage and plantains, as seen in my picture but I also got a Curry Goat plate to go. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. I will go back and take anybody visiting me to Jamaican Homestyle Grill only! Salute to the Owners and their amazing food.

Christine L.

Kenner has needed a Jamaican place and this is it! Service: was excellent. True Caribbean hospitality. Food: It's taken all my effort to write this because I need a nap. It's that good an filling. It's like you went to an auntie house and she was gonna make sure you didn't go hungry. Brown stew fish, curry goat, jerk ribs. Barbie wings, goat Rasta pasta....all of the food was just fantastic. Each plate was enough for two people. We have leftovers for tomorrow. This place is right past the airport over the bridge on the right coming from Williams blvd. Kenner has another hidden gem. On Airline. Note: all food is cooked to order. That fish was so tender the bones just pulled out like butter.

Danielle T.

Ten weeks ago, I left this company a good review because I really enjoyed their food so much that I decided to order again. However, after my second order, I left another review because the food was not good. It wasn't the same as the first time. The chicken was dry, suggesting it was baked, and it seemed like they ran out of gravy, so they gave me jerk chicken instead of the stew chicken I had ordered, with a side of jerk sauce. When I left the review, instead of the owner accepting the constructive criticism for what it was, she insisted that my review was fabricated and accused me of trying to tear her business down. I have no intention of ruining anyone's business; I am simply being completely honest about my experience. I recently ordered from them again, and the food was not good. It seemed like it had been sitting out for a long time, and there was no flavor at all in the meal. I also mentioned that there are other Jamaican restaurants in the city that make their food look and taste bad in comparison because it lacks flavor, and that's my honest opinion. Jamaican Jerk House makes your food look and taste like trash. You call yourself a Jamaican restaurant, but just like other Jamaican restaurants in NOLA, your food had no flavor. It's truly sad what I received the last few times I ordered from you all. Instead of taking these reviews as an attempt to belittle your restaurant, consider them as constructive criticism and do better, because I promise I am not the only one who feels this way.

My favorite from here chicken,mac, cabbage medley 10/10!!!!

My favorite Jamaican restaurant! I always get the same thing jerk,mac, and a side. Consistent flavor, highly recommend!

Sandra J.

Omg! This place is a hidden treasure! The food is so flavorful and plentiful. I ordered the large curry chicken, curry goat and oxtail plate. They did not disappoint. TRY IT!

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One of the most consistent restaurants in the New Orleans area. Jerk chicken is flawless

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Maegan B.

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The $10.99 lunches special are hard to beat, I got the chicken with rice and Mac and cheese, everything was really good. It was fresh and everything was full of flavor. read more

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Time for a consistency review. Still very much a 10 out of 10. Service is always efficient and speedy. The ambiance is A+ local Jamaica yawd vibes (iykyk). One Love authentic. The food is outstanding in every possible way. Great quality and phenomenal flavor. The jerk chicken, curry chicken, stew chicken, curry goat, oxtail (no "s" if yuh Jamaican) are all A+. And you must start with a delicious spicy beef patty. This is just one of those restaurants where you can feel the love in the way the food is prepared. True Jamaican quality and standards with very reasonable portions for the prices. I can't say enough good things about this wonderful gem of a restaurant. Best J'can food in the area for sure. Love this place and REALLY love the food. read more

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Taheerah B.

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Came here on a Tuesday and they were out of the veggie patties, so I got a veggie plate with cabbage, Mac and cheese, and rice and peas. I noticed that the place was super clean and the young lady taking orders was a sweetheart. First taste of the cabbage sent my tastebuds into a dance party. The Mac and cheese had nice flavoring, but the rice and peas were simply ok. The music was everything! I was singing, vibing, and eating. Definitely will return! read more

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Lynn W.

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Best Jamaican food in the area. I had the jerk with oxtails and stewed chicken with rice & peas. Everything is from scratch and amazing really loved the Mac. read more

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DD D.

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The food was fantastic here. I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas. I had the cabbage medley and mac and cheese. The jerk chicken was so tender and juicy. The mac and cheese and cabbage medley were also delicious. The lady that came out the back was so nice and gracious. The young lady who took my order didn't provide outstanding customer service. She gave basic straight to the point service. I love the vibrant look of the restaurant. read more

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Jamaella W.

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I have had this place a few times since I found out that it was open but today I decided to actually write a review. This is some of the best Jamaican food I have ever tasted in my life. I have physically never been in the building so I do not know how the ambience is, but I can most definitely speak on the food. I have tried the jerk pork, the jerk ribs, the jerk wings, and the oxtails I believe that everything that they offer is good just from having would I have had every time I order takeout, the service is just amazing in reference to my food being cooked well and the plates are always packed. Everything is so good if I only had one critique I would say please put more jerk sauce on the side lol because it is truly so good but outside of that I definitely recommend this place. You will most definitely get your moneys worth.. read more

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Brie W.

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I decided to try this place because of all the great reviews, however I was so sad the food wasn't what I thought it would be. I ordered through a delivery service and I will say the food was fresh and hot when it arrived. I ordered curry chicken with white rice and plantains. The plantains were delicious! Cabbage was ok too. But the curry chicken kind of disappointed me. Again it was definitely fresh but lacked seasoning. It was also really dry. It had more spice than anything but that was it. I ordered the large portion and they do give you a lot of food! But because I didn't care for what I ordered it unfortunately went to waste. I'm not going to give up on them yet. I'll just try something else next time. read more

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Kirstie L.

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I tried Jamaican Homestyle Grill and the food really hit the spot. The oxtails were tender and flavorful, and the cabbage with peas and rice tasted just like a real home-cooked meal. I also had the jerk chicken pasta, a beef patty, plus their Tropical Rhythms drink Reggae Medley hit the spot.everything was seasoned well and full of flavor. The service was great, very welcoming, and the place was neat, clean, and satisfying. Portions were satisfying, and the menu has a good variety if you like authentic Jamaican dishes. If you're craving real island flavor, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. 100/100 read more

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Hands down one of the best, if not the "BEST" restaurants serving authentic and delicious Jamaican dishes. All of our food was hot, juicy, and very flavorful! I swear on everything that I will not be eating at any other establishment. The staff is friendly and provided awesome customer service to all patrons. No matter what you order your plate will be loaded! We had the Jerk Chicken with sides of cabbage and Mac&cheese (elbow noodles and not that spaghetti noodles mess with cheese sauce so many others be doing). Added a meat pie and cocoa bread! I also had the Oxtails plate with cabbage and plantains, as seen in my picture but I also got a Curry Goat plate to go. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. I will go back and take anybody visiting me to Jamaican Homestyle Grill only! Salute to the Owners and their amazing food. read more

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Phoebe T.

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I thought I was in Jamaica again!! This food was the best I have had since my trip to Jamaica years ago. I was immediately transported back to Montego Bay! The jerk chicken was excellent. The stewed chicken and rice was "slap your momma" good! The cabbage and coleslaw were "off the chain" good!!! We have tried Jamaican restaurants ALL over...Dallas, Houston, Atlanta...and NONE came close to this. We live in North Louisiana and plan on making a trip back just to eat at this restaurant. And people, it's spotless! Clean and comfortable!! And the staff is sooo friendly and helpful. A MUST TRY!! read more

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Great food and pretty good prices. I had went and ordered a plate and the service was good. The ambience of the restaurant was great. Everything was Jamaican theme. read more

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Kellie M.

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New favorite spot. Everything is delicious and fresh. Great customer service also. First I went with mom. Then mom and husband. When daughter came in town we had to take her and my son lol. Going today read more

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Christine L.

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Kenner has needed a Jamaican place and this is it! Service: was excellent. True Caribbean hospitality. Food: It's taken all my effort to write this because I need a nap. It's that good an filling. It's like you went to an auntie house and she was gonna make sure you didn't go hungry. Brown stew fish, curry goat, jerk ribs. Barbie wings, goat Rasta pasta....all of the food was just fantastic. Each plate was enough for two people. We have leftovers for tomorrow. This place is right past the airport over the bridge on the right coming from Williams blvd. Kenner has another hidden gem. On Airline. Note: all food is cooked to order. That fish was so tender the bones just pulled out like butter. read more

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Danielle T.

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Ten weeks ago, I left this company a good review because I really enjoyed their food so much that I decided to order again. However, after my second order, I left another review because the food was not good. It wasn't the same as the first time. The chicken was dry, suggesting it was baked, and it seemed like they ran out of gravy, so they gave me jerk chicken instead of the stew chicken I had ordered, with a side of jerk sauce. When I left the review, instead of the owner accepting the constructive criticism for what it was, she insisted that my review was fabricated and accused me of trying to tear her business down. I have no intention of ruining anyone's business; I am simply being completely honest about my experience. I recently ordered from them again, and the food was not good. It seemed like it had been sitting out for a long time, and there was no flavor at all in the meal. I also mentioned that there are other Jamaican restaurants in the city that make their food look and taste bad in comparison because it lacks flavor, and that's my honest opinion. Jamaican Jerk House makes your food look and taste like trash. You call yourself a Jamaican restaurant, but just like other Jamaican restaurants in NOLA, your food had no flavor. It's truly sad what I received the last few times I ordered from you all. Instead of taking these reviews as an attempt to belittle your restaurant, consider them as constructive criticism and do better, because I promise I am not the only one who feels this way. read more

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Megan C.

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Absolutely fantastic!! If you like flavor and spice, look no further baby! I ordered their large jerk chicken with mac and cheese and plantains. Let me tell ya folks, chef's kiss! Chicken was made perfect, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. Mac and cheese was creamy, extra cheesy and had a kick and those plantains were soft, sweet and cooked so amazingly. I'll be back again for sure! 100% recommend read more

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Tyrone B.

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The food, service, and atmosphere were all Excellent!!! The food was definitely delicious. They also sell sea moss and detoxification bitters too! I highly recommend them, check them out, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

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My favorite Jamaican restaurant! I always get the same thing jerk,mac, and a side. Consistent flavor, highly recommend! read more

Jamaican Homestyle Grill - My favorite from here chicken,mac, cabbage medley 10/10!!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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Anthony B.

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Tried Jamaican food for first time. Had the curry goat/ox tail combo plate with cabbage,peas and rice and plantains. Needless to say I am hooked on this food. Anytime in the area again would definitely pick up again. Place is small, but very clean and friendly. It's a must try. read more

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Sandra J.

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Omg! This place is a hidden treasure! The food is so flavorful and plentiful. I ordered the large curry chicken, curry goat and oxtail plate. They did not disappoint. TRY IT! read more

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Paige C.

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Service was good and food was delicious. I had the jerk chicken and potato salad. The potato salad was like mashed potatoes which I've never had but I absolutely loved it. Would definitely return. read more

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The food was very tasty and flavorful. I called ahead and asked them to prepare my order. They actually held my order pass lunchtime. The only grape I have is not enough food on the plate. read more

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Best Jamican food. EVERYTHING was amazing on the plate, I will most definitely be back. read more

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Came to deliver in St Rose, LA I'm a truck driver & decided to find a Caribbean food spot around, I am from the island of Trinidad and love good food. Anyways, I googled and found Jamaican Homestyle & went over ordered a jerk pork entree that came with rice & mash potatoes let me tell you, This is D BEST most flavorful soft perfectly cooked well seasoned jamaican food I've ever had in the past 8 years being a trucker on the road ,you can't go wrong.Its very rear I do reviews so this was definitely worth it. hopefully im in the area again & can grab a bite from this place. I hope all Caribbean people in the area support this business it's absolutely delicious ... read more

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Food was really flavorful. I had the jerk pork. Rice and peas was cooked to perfection and moist. Mac and cheese were surprisingly really good. Most restaurants don't get that right. Service was friendly and helpful and I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. Prices are fair and food portion is very good. Ambiance is simple with good AC and music playing at a comfortable volume. read more

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Loved my veggie plate and veggie patty. My friend loved his oxtails, rice and peas as well.

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Had the lunch jerk chicken with rice/peas and cabbage. The chicken was very tender and had a nice heat/spice to it. The bbq style sauce that came with it was great. Service was very fast at lunch. I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu. read more

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I had the smothered oxtails and the peas and rice with the cabbage medley. Everything was delicious

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The food was good, fresh and filling. I ordered jerk chicken and my friend ordered oxtails. The oxtails wasn't the greatest but it was ok. Definitely needed more flavor. Chicken was pretty good. read more

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More info about Jamaican Homestyle Grill

16 W Airline Hwy
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Kenner, LA 70062
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(504) 472-1162
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Hours

What time does Jamaican Homestyle Grill open?

Jamaican Homestyle Grill opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Jamaican Homestyle Grill opens at 11:30 AM on Saturday.

What time does Jamaican Homestyle Grill close?

Jamaican Homestyle Grill closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Jamaican Homestyle Grill closes at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Jamaican Homestyle Grill is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMFri 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSat 11:30 AM - 8:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill take Bitcoin?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill takes Bitcoin.

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have catering options?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill does have catering options.

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have a drive thru?

No, Jamaican Homestyle Grill does not have a drive thru.

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have a happy hour?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill has a happy hour.

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill serve alcohol?

No, Jamaican Homestyle Grill does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill allow dogs?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill allows dogs.

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have TVs?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill has bike parking.

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have outdoor seating?

No, Jamaican Homestyle Grill does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have parking?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Jamaican Homestyle Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Jamaican Homestyle Grill has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Welcome to Jamaican Homestyle Grill, where every meal is a journey to the heart of Jamaica! Our specialty is crafting authentic, homestyle Jamaican dishes made with the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques. Savor the bold flavors of our famous jerk chicken, tender oxtail, and spicy curry goat, all slow-cooked to perfection.

History

Established in 2024.

Jamaican Homestyle Grill was born from our family’s dream to share the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with New Orleans . After years of perfecting our recipes and dreaming of a place to call our own, we opened our doors on June 14, 2024. Rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Jamaica, we bring you authentic dishes made from cherished family recipes passed down through generations. Our jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry goat are crafted with the same love and care we’d serve at our own family table.

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Was in New Orleans and this place was highly recommended by a famous TikTok star as well as the…read morelocals. Coming from south Florida this place serves a very large portion. That being said, you are definitely getting your moneys worth here. My party of 4 ordered 3 oxtails plates with rices and peas, Mac n cheese and the veggies. The oxtail were huge and jerk and delicious. (They ate too fast so no pics!) I was a bit more reserve when it came to my plate but I got the oxtail taco and nachos that are made with fries. I only ate the taco because I was so overwhelmed by the size of my plate (which is pictured)! Everybody enjoyed their food and I have plenty of leftovers. Again, the amount of oxtail in the taco and on the fries/nachos was ungodly. I have never seen that before. Service was nice and everything is made to order so there is a wait. No frills kind of place so no need to dress up. Nice music and selfie booth inside where you can send pics to yourself. Overall, I would go back and try something else when I return.

This was on my list of places to try. The staff was friendly and the service was great. They give…read moreyou a LOT of food. We tried the Rasta Pasta with chicken and the Oxtails (not pictured). Both dishes were very good and enough food for at least two meals. If you don't like seasoned food, be warned. Everything is super flavorful, almost to the point of being too salty. The restaurant is nice and has carribean vibes. Ill try them again but next time, I'll ask them to go a tad bit lighter on the oxtail gravy and the seasoning in the pasta.

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Got a plate from the food truck after a night out. The jerk chicken is super and smoked well. The…read morerice and peas were extremely good with that nice heat to it. I did not care for the cabbage. I'm not really a fan of cabbage. But when it's made really good, I will eat and enjoy it. This plate was definitely good after a night out.

Decided to try some chicken from this place at the Cluck Fest. My cousin said he's had food from…read morethem before and that he really enjoys it. The menu had Jerk chicken, curry chicken, and brown stew chicken. I wish they would have listed the sides on the menu as well, so it wouldn't leave potential customers wondering what comes with the chicken. I planned to get the jerk chicken and my mom was going to get the brown stew chicken. My mother and I aren't eating rice right now, so we asked if we could get a plate without rice and peas and just double the veggies/ greens. He said he did not have enough veggies to do it for two plates. I said okay well if we get one plate can you do it on that one and he said ok. So instead of purchasing two plates we just purchased one jerk chicken plate. The chicken was good and the greens were flavorful. I wish there could've been another veggie offered like cabbage so I could've had cabbage and then greens, but overall I enjoyed the food. Only other tip besides adding the sides to the menu, is that I think they would've benefited from having another staff member. It was only one guy plating the food and taking the money/ orders. There was someone else who would come to refill the food but they didn't help serve.

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Good and fresh. This was my second time here and I brought coworkers from out of town. They left…read morebones behind! I couldn't eat any more and saving the rest for later. We had plate 1: oxtails, Mac n cheese and white rice. Plate 2: jerk, Mac n cheese and rice n peas. Plate 3: Oxtails with rice n peas with Mac n cheese. SUPREME!

Placed my order thru Yelp app so I waited a few minutes before going inside to pick up my order. I…read morewas pleased to see the employee that came from the back was Jamaican, after hearing her speak ,so I know my food was coming from the home. My estimated time was accurate so I was in and out. The food tasted great, as I expected. The chicken was so tender and I never go wrong with a side of veggies. I also tried the meat patty but I feel like it could have had a tad bit more filling because I didn't get the real taste of the inside. I will definitely be back to order more & something different from the menu.

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(148 reviews)

10.1 mi

most of their menu is GLUTEN FREE!! as someone who's celiac, eating here is such a joy! so…read moreflavorful! their menu has a unique taste in every dish that makes me personally do my food happy dance-- every bite! it's family owned, & you can taste the LOVE that's put into this food! bonus: expect to have leftovers because they pack their togo plates full!

The owners of this place are genuinely great people. They care so much about their customers and…read morethe community. A cute corner restaurant that serves a lot of flavor and some mouth watering dishes. You'll want the mac n cheese... trust me. You also want all of the plantains! Come support this small family business and eat some delicious food!

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Beautiful tin ceiling and Caribbean art

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Island Paradise Restaurant & Grill

Loved these tacos! They were definitely spicy but not in an over bearing way & they came out hot…read moreand fresh. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.

This is the absolute best Caribbean (Trinidadian) food, desserts and drinks, hands down! They…read moredeserve all of the awards they won. The service is quick and the environment makes you feel like you're in their homeland. You need to make this your next go to spot. Enjoy and happy eating!

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Bonfire

4.8

(40 reviews)

80.9 mi

Bonfire was not the first choice for dinner last night. We were headed to another restaurant but…read morethat place had an hour and a half wait. We were hungry so we decided on Bonfire. When we arrived at Bonfire me and my date were the only ones there. I have no idea how long it had been open but it looked brand new. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I loved the lighting fixtures and the design of the seating area. There was also a dj that added to the atmosphere. Bonfire being a Jamaican restaurant I thought it apt to order the Jerk Chicken. You get 2 sides with the entree. I ordered the mac and cheese and french fries. My date got the catfish along with the potato salad and french fries. I was eager to dig in when the food came back. First off the fries were very crisp and fried to perfection. The mac and cheese was delicious. It was some of the best I've had at a restaurant in a long time. The jerk chicken was absolutely amazing. It came with the jerk sauce on the side. Honestly, I really didn't need it. The chicken had a delicious smoked flavor. It tasted like chicken you'd eat at a summer bbq. I can not say enough about the jerk chicken. I tasted the catfish my date ordered and it was really good too. I really would love to come back here and try more things.

Stumbled on this place while visiting Gulfport, and my goodness the food was a 20/20! Everything…read morewas fresh chicken was coming off the bone, rice n peas was perfect! I think they even have a drive thru. Service was great the vibes were nice n calm, granted a came on a Friday. Left me in a food coma for a while. Servings was Devine. Will def be back when my Jamaican craving comes back, which will be soon! Don't sleep on this place!

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The Rum House

Just, YES. We are vegetarian and the options here are SO…read moreGOOD! We ended our walking, self-directed tour of the Garden District at this restaurant and were thrilled. 1. We were desperate to cool off. Their AC was so cool and necessary during the heat wave that we had just spent a couple hours walking through. 2. This place served best rum punch I've ever had. Oh my goodness. Turning down a second one was hard!! 3. I've never had a server who appeared as invested in our order as our guy. I developed an old lady crush on this sweet man! We told him that we are both vegetarians and one is a post bariatric surgery puzzle. He was so sweet and supportive that I would return here weekly if we were local! He made sure we had what we needed. 4. We ordered the roti, two tacos (Rasta & cauliflower) with coconut rice and plantain as the sides. The tacos were both so extra, so yummy, the roti was tasty- but the sweetness on top confused me- we loved the plantain but not the rice. We'd be back in a heartbeat. I want to try every vegetarian option here!

Food was good but please take Trinidad out of the "Trinidad street roti". There is nothing Trinidad…read moreabout it. Not a good mix with tamarind, bell peppers, cauliflower and so called roti. Beef patties were kinda weird as they tasted like they had curry or something, not too bad. This is coming from an actual Trini.

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Coastline Caribbean Restaurant

Tried the jerk chicken lunch meal and it was so good, I ended up ordering a second one! The spice…read morelevel was perfect and lots of flavor! The kids had the curry chicken since they can't handle much spice, and they really enjoyed it too. The lunch meal comes with a drink and is only $10! Seating inside is limited, with just three small tables, so it's more of a to-go spot, but still worth it. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area!

The food was very good. We had the curry and jerk chicken, When i am in town I will returnread more

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Jerk chicken, cabbage and Mac n cheese! Sooo delicious

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We get take out - this is just 1/2 of a meal - jerk chicken, peas and rice, and collard greens. Enough for us for a 2nd meal tomorrow.

Cafetomas Kenner

Wonderful place, music was on point, I love plants and this place has a lot of them . Service was…read morefast and orders where served on time. Delicious fries as an appetizer and as my meal I had a Jibarito which was espectacular.

I can't say enough good things about this place! The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and…read moreabsolutely delicious from the first bite to the last. My sister moved to Louisiana two years ago and has always said it's been hard to find truly great food, so we were excited to give this place a try--and it exceeded every expectation. The woman who took our order was one of the sweetest people we've met. She was so welcoming, patient, and made us feel right at home, which made the whole experience even better. The tostones were perfection--served hot and crispy on the outside while staying soft and fluffy on the inside. The breakfast arepa was outstanding and paired perfectly with the fresh cilantro dipping sauce. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you could tell everything was made with care. The restaurant itself was spotless, bright, and inviting, creating such a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a meal. Great food, amazing service, and a clean environment are the perfect combination. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable breakfast. It was hands down one of the best breakfasts I've ever had, and I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

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The inside

Chicken Quesatacos

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Zea Rotisserie & Bar

This will be a lengthy review. Its been a long time since we've been here. Nothing really major ,…read moremade us not come back. Its just one of those things. We met a good friend of ours here for lunch. His wife and US, would regularly go n out to eat with each other. It was a normal routine. His wife passed away suddenly about 8 months ago and he hasnt gone anywhere that whole time. She was my best friend. It was a pleasant surprise, when he agreed to have lunch with us. We decided to go to Zea's on W. ESPLANADE. It was obvious they were busy as most of the lot was full. The first thing we noticed was the new interior renovations. It was definitely brighter and open since the last time we were here. We finally got sat at a table, wasnt a long wait. Our server, (young lady named Taylor) was our server. She was very friendly, inviting personality and made you feel welcomed. We started off with drinks and the Hummus appetizer. Never seen a big appetizer like this, it was perfect for 3 even 4 ppl and very good. It was served with warm pita slices. I remember they served cucumber slices upon request, not sure if they still do that. The lunch entrees were Almond chicken salad for my wife. Our friend ordered the Thai rib plate and I had the Crispy duck. As far as I know, my food was excellent, the duck was well cooked and moist. The Thai ribs are usually always good, no doubt that has changed, I stole one of my friends ribs. It went to good use. My wife said the main salad was good, but she feels the chicken itself lacked flavor, but since this is my review, only my opinion matters, lol. The Thai ribs were very good. I love the corn grits and the zea potatoes. For me, I feel this was my best meal I've had all year so far. Would I come back? Heck yeah. You buying? I overall, love the change. The new menu and decor is a hit for me.

Had a Gift Certificate so tried this for the first time. We really weren't impressed. However, our…read moreserver was amazing and we couldn't have had a better one. However, the food was sub par for the price. The hummus and pita Appetizer was delicious and we all thoroughly enjoyed. We had the Honey Island Chicken which was good but not $17 good. It came with basic, undercooked and unsalted fries. The daughter had the Philly Steak Panini which didn't look appealing and she said it was overly full of mayo which is mixed in with the meat. Our granddaughter had the Balsamic Salmon which looked so pretty and was delicious but it was almost $30 and came with 2 basic sides. The hamburgers were cooked well but still only came with a basic side and the fries were awful. The atmosphere was okay but a bit dark. Thankful we had the gift certificate because we all decided this was a one and done!

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Rotisserie Beef Sirloin

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Zea Potatoes, white rice

Shawarma on the Run

4.7

(126 reviews)

3.6 mi

The best Mediterranean spot I have ever tried! The service is top notch. Everyone there is very…read morenice and helpful. You can tell that they put a lot of effort into their dishes and customer service. I always get the chicken shawarma wrap with hummus and it is delicious. All of the food is so fresh! If you are a Diet Coke lover, their DC is crispy (IYKYK). I even love their baklava. The restaurant is very clean and they have a great seating area. I think the pricing is fair because the portions are a great size! I always have leftovers for lunch the next day. I will continue to support this business!!

I'd give this restaurant a solid 3 stars. The food was beautifully presented and full of flavor. As…read moremy 8 year old would say, it was bussin'! However, I do have to mention the bathroom situation. My son went to use the restroom, and the doorknob was broken which is a little unsettling, especially for a kid. When I went to the ladies room, it was unfortunately pretty dirty, which definitely took away from the overall experience. I don't want to take away from the food and kitchen staff, but if we're factoring in the whole experience including cleanliness, that restroom situation needs attention. Also, between both of our meals, I spent $50.46. That feels a little pricey for a quick lunch.

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Gyro Platter

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Le Petit Cafe Coffee House

My family and I eat here often. Everything is cooked fresh to order, and we love laughing with the…read morestaff. We like to order our coffees, hot chocolate, and cappuccinos first which gives us time to relax and visit. The ambience is warm and inviting. The roast beef poboys and breakfast special sandwiches are crowd pleasers! Of course, so are the grits and mini brownies. So many delicious foods to choose from, I order something new every-time! A family favorite!

Firstly, shout out to our server -- Mangela, for excellent service! If she is still working here…read morethen I wanted to highlight that. I had her write her name out specifically so we could remember. We were passing thru town and decided to stop here for a bite to eat. We ordered -- 1 Breakfast Burrito 1 French Toast 1 Bagel 1 Hash Browns 1 Iced Mocha 1 Bailey's Irish Cream Coffee Everything tasted very well made and the atmosphere was delightful and cute. We were visiting from California, so, my wife gave that away when she asked if avocado was available, lol..... it wasn't, but she still very much enjoyed her bfast burrito. I would absolutely visit again if we were in the area!! Thank you to Phyllis and the team!

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The counter

Croissant sandwich and cheese grits bowl

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Copeland's of New Orleans

Family-owned & operated

Chase was great he went above and beyond to check on my allergies and coordinate my food! He…read moremanaged to still attend to us while working alone on the floor.

Daishia provided excellent service during our lunch visit today and was very attentive to our…read moreneeds. I would highly recommend this server to others. Thank you for your great service!

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Smitty's Seafood

I hadn't had enough crawfish yet, so I decided to try this place, again on a recommendation. I,…read moreagain, decided on a cup of seafood gumbo, and a crawfish boil, this time with a head of garlic. Both were excellent. The gumbo was rich and smooth, with nice chunks of crawfish. The crawfish in the boil were large, well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The occasional squeeze of garlic added a nice touch. The place was very casual (served in a red plastic basket, lined with waxed paper -- classic) with quick, friendly service and very reasonable prices.

This place is a must visit for crawfish and other seafood. Firstly, they were so gracious to…read morequickly accommodate our group of 6 and we immediately ordered many pounds of crawfish, sides and a catfish platter. Everything was so delicious. The crawfish were juicy, flavorful and a nice size. The corn and sausage was also so good. Our server was a sweet lady whose name we never got but she was so kind and helpful. She was especially excited to learn that my great grandmother is 106 old and was hanging out with the family so effortlessly.

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