Wow. Amazing, elevated, Haitian cuisine. We had Griot, Legume, and Akra, with beans and rice; Pickliz and fried plantains as accompaniment. Everything was fresh, juicy, flavorful. You won't find better. As for the restaurant, counter and table service in an intimate and extremely colorful space, with cheerful and friendly service. Very happy to have discovered La belle Jacmelienne Cafe! read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Colorful and happy inside! - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

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Food was amazing fresh and on point. Service was friendly. Love the Haitian meatballs a bit spicy but I love spice read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe was pretty good. The experience felt very authentic. The workers were very nice and answered all of our questions. We ordered the griot, which was very good--perfect meat-to-fat ratio. The plantains were also great. We tried their passion fruit juice and thought it was good as well. I would definitely come back to this place when in the area. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

I am always up for trying new cuisine and new places, especially being a foodie and Yelp elite. I had read that this place offered decent Haitian food, so I thought I would check it out. Food was available and despite the language barrier I got a decent dish. It tasted homely and pleasant and the portion was generous. read more

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So I didn't feel like driving but wanted a good meal. I decided to give this place another try so I ordered Uber eats . The food arrived in a decent amount of time and was still warm. The rice was good, flavorful and it was a large amount. There was a good amount of griot and it was ok ..a few pieces were fried to hard though. The price was reasonable as well. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Griot - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

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First time having Haitian food and visiting from out of town. The food was very good Staff was very welcoming and very helpful when I was deciding on what to try. Would come back again. read more

One of the worst chicken dinners I've had. Would not order again.I ordered chicken, not construction materials. If you're looking for protein and a workout for your jaw, this is the meal for you. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

This place is 2 minutes from my house and I can never seem to make it in time before they close. I finally made it tonight and they did not disappoint! Service was good and our food came out in about 10 minutes. Tassot Kabrit, diri kole ak pwa rouj with plantain and soursop juice on the side This is the best fried goat I've had since I moved to Miramar. Thank you!! I'll definitely be back! read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

After taking our first creole class at the Miramar cultural center my boyfriend and I decided to try a new Haitian restaurant. We came to La Belle Jacemlienne and enjoyed everything about it. It was beautifully decorated both inside and outside with vibrant Haitian art and lovely artifacts. The ambiance was very romantic and gave us a nice taste of Haiti. We practiced our creole a bit when ordering our food. The food was delicious as we already expected. We plan on coming back here many more times! read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Miramar. It's the best decorated restaurant I've ever seen, & the mother daughter, granddaughter trio working on Jan 1 was adorable (seeing three generations) :-) This was the best Haitian food & soup JouMou that I've ever had, & im a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to Carib food ;-) The culture all through this place is really amazing to see. I was taken aback by the artwork, as it's very impressive, beautiful, & something you'd only see if you went to Haiti. The name Jacmel is a Taino word, & I love that Haitians honor their native people by keeping their original language alive. Much respect & admiration. read more

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Great location and delicious food. I came on a Saturday evening to grab some takeout and there's was a few people waiting but it wasn't packed. I do highly recommend to order ahead since they cook the griot to order so it could take longer the wait if there some orders ahead of yours. The griot itself was really good, well seasoned and with good amount of fatty parts. The black rice was delicious and had a hint of spice. Fried green bananas were fried to perfection. The oxtail was tender and flavor, but I wish there was more on the plate for the price. Overall everything was excellent and I would be back. read more

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Best Griot! Cooked to order. I love this place, always fresh ...it's definitely my guilty pleasure read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

Wait time long, food was cold. Music was good and a bit expensive. Place was very clean

went to this wonderful Haitian restaurant called La Belle Jacmelienne in Miramar FL with my cousin who was visiting from DC. The food, the Service and the ambience was amazing. Had the Lambi and classic mushroom rice wi plantains on the side while my cousin had the Turkey with the mushroom rice and the plantains on the side. We both went with the champagne soda for our drinks. The food was delicious and the prices were not bad for the amount of food they gave us. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for some good Haitian food. Lastly the music was on point as well. Terry and Erol read more

Looking for a good Haitian restaurant? La Belle Jacmelienne Cade is by far one of the finest Haitian cuisines' in South Florida. I would recommend trying all of their selections, from the fried fish, to rice, soup, conch, turkey and much more. The customer service and hospitality that is received is exceptional! Every time I walk into this restaurant I feel very welcomed. I promise you will not be disappointed! Must give it a try. read more

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I really wanted some Haitian food one but did not feel like driving to my go to Haitian restaurant. So imagine my surprise when this place popped up during my search! I was definitely pleasantly surprised with the food. When I walked in, I immediately loved the feel of the restaurant. The decor is so nice and makes you feel like you're in a little paradise of your own. Not to mention, it was super clean. I ordered the griot and it was tasty. I accompanied it with rice and peas. Everything was delicious. I am so happy that I came across this little hidden gem and will definitely be coming back. read more

Ummmm... it was okay. :/ Meaning the food was just okay. It just wasn't the best I've ever had. Would I come back? I would if I'm around the area. I chose the Groit with Rice and beans. Rice was good and the groit was ok, it really didn't have much flavor. Customer service was pleasant. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Groit with plantains and rice snd beans - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

Tried this place for the first time today. Service was great. The food was delicious and perfectly seasoned. I also bought a jar of pikliz. It is perfect for me - not too hot/spicy. I will be back read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Pikliz - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

I am officially unofficially a local resident. This place was a hit. Every item that we wanted was available and the only wait we had was the line to order. Sitting outside in front of the restaurant was great. I can't wait to come back and try the pork. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Stew chicken. - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

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I just want to say the Legume had a burnt taste which really disappointed me because that's the reason I went there but I still ate it because it was that good! Please if you know you burnt it don't serve it! But I'll still be back because the food is good read more

Great low key restaurant for authentic Haitian cuisine and culture! I've ordered food here a couple times (catering/individual plates) and have always been satisfied afterwards! Whether that's been the griot, stewed chicken, or diri djon djon (black mushroom rice). This time I ordered the legume dinner and it was amazing! Just the right amount of flavor and spice. It comes with your choice of sides. I chose white rice with with beans and plantains. The service was quick and the presentation could compete with the best of them. 10/10 would recommend! read more

I just recently started coming here. Because I get my haircut next door at the barber/Beauty Salon next door. When I started getting my haircut there my barber use to always tell me how a lot of people go here. But I just never was hungry when I came to my barber. Until one day I was. Now me being Haitian myself, I know a few things about good Haitian food. Thanks Grandma and Mom. But I tried the Tasso(turkey). I know Haitian food most popular food is Griot but to know a true Haitian restaurant is to try the many different, food selection they offer. And I must admit, the Tasso here is pretty good. The Restaurant itself is clean and well kept. The workers are friendly and nice. I really do enjoy the food here and will defiantly come back whenever I'm in the mood for Haitian food which is more times then not. read more

Asked for macaroni....only on every other sunday....can i have mushroom rice? only on sunday...ok cool. Do you have oxtail...no only chicken and only a little bit. Only one type of bean sauce available. Get to the counter, can i have pikliz, we dont have any. that's it...that's the review. And the food had the nerve to be flavorful although it was old and stale like leftovers. I came in on a friday at 6pm. read more

There aren't many Haitian restaurants around the local area, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found this hidden gem. It's certainly located in an assuming plaza, but when you first walk inside, you're greeted with festive, colorful decorations that reminds you a bit of the Caribbean, certainly a refreshing change of scenery. This place has a daily lunch special from 12:00-2:00 pm that comes with a choice of chicken or pork, as well as white rice with black bean sauce -- yes, just the sauce -- or Haitian rice and red bean for only $4.99 plus tax. Simple meal and a great value. Parking: There's free parking in the lot in front of the restaurant, and it wasn't very populated at all around lunch time midweek, so should be quick and easy to find a spot. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Lunch special: Chicken with Haitian rice and red beans - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

The music and food was amazing, if you like spice this place is a must! Food was seasoned perfectly and appearance was overall astonishing . Should bring your family here. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Fried Turkey with black rice,fried plantains and.You have the option to sub the plantains for mac n cheese and pikliz is included. - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

The best Griot I've had in a long time juicy , tender , flavorful and crispy I'll be back very soon

Food is always good and the wait is never too long. This is where go when I am in town. I have no complaints

The food , service , and aesthetic is all together 5 stars . I come to this restaurant every week and I love the food and how welcoming the staff is . Trust me if you want some amazing haitian food . This is the place to go!!!! read more

Food was amazing! Every bite was full of flavor, I ordered the rice and beans and griot! 10/10 recommend. Cashier was courteous and patient. I will certainly be back, a hidden gem for sure. read more

Never again... It was our first time here and the food was cold, she gave me nothing but bone, and when we asked about the li ch special charged us for dinner. Then I wanted pikliz cause the food was not good. She said 75 cents. I have no problem paying that but I only had card and it has to be over $5. Turkey was over cooked, cold, and chewy. read more

Hands down one the best Haitian resturant. As a haitian woman that can cook this is the only Haitian restaurant I will eat at. The service is great!!! The food is ALWAYS FRESH, beautiful ambience, and the food is always consistently good!!! I've been eating here for years and has NEVER been disappointed read more

Since moving away to Atlanta I haven't found a good Haitian restaurant. I am home for a week and wanted some Haitian food. After checking Yelp and reading the reviews I chose this restaurant. I had the great pleasure of meeting the owner and would love to let her know that she has a GEM on her hands. The food was absolutely delicious. I am Jamaican, but spent my younger years in the "Little Haiti" section of Miami. So this qualifies me to be an expert on Haitian food. This is really good Haitian food. The rice was so good. I could have eaten it by itself....I will definitely be back on my next visit home. read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

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Very disappointed in this place. The new staff is horrible. Katia made me wait over 10 mins to place my order which was ok. What I did have a problem with is being told they have $35 $45 & $50 fish but couldn't tell me what size dish I'm getting. So basically I give you $35 $45 or $50 and my fish could be under 2lbs . U can't even ask the cooks what size or how many pounds the fish was. That's doesn't make any sense to me therefore I was very disappointed when I traveled from Pompano beach to come here. read more

This restaurant is actually a gem! I love Haitian food (as I'm Haitian ^.^ ). It's hard to find a good Haitian restaurant in South Florida sometimes. One that had nice sit down area and is consistent. I can't attest to the consistency of this restaurant, as I've only been here once. But in that area I know there's not many. The decor of the restaurant is nice. I like the effort that is put into giving it the island feel. In the plaza, I wouldn't have expected to find something like this. I also can't attest too much to the service as I got my food to go. What did suck is that they were out of a lot by the time I got there, which sucked because I really wanted to try different things. I ordered the griot platter and fried chicken platter. The griot was good! Believe it or not some places actually do mess it up. It was seasoned just enough and was juicy. The rice was also really good! What I really did enjoy was their piklíz. Not many places make it that spicy, so I thought it was a treat and a tribute to the authenticity of it all. All in all, I thought it was good. The lady at the counter was really nice. I definitely recommend this place! read more

La Belle Jacmelienne Cafe - Haitian Near Me - Miramar, Florida

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I have been looking for a good Haitian restaurant for a while now and just when I was about to give up, we found this establishment! This restaurant is a gem! Tucked away in a shopping mall with a teal sign that stands out amongst a dry cleaners and a hair salon (which was beautiful too by the way), Le Belle Jacmelienne Cafe is exactly what myself and my boyfriend were looking for -- authentic Haitian food with an authentic Haitian atmosphere! When we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly staff and beautiful and welcoming decor! The food case was full and looked fresh, so we were excited to dig in! The menu consists of your most popular dishes. I decided to try something other than my usual Griot and go with the Legume with white rice and bean sauce. My boyfriend got the Griot with the black beans and rice. The food came out piping hot and the presentation was beautiful! The food was seasoned perfectly! It was tender and the rice was fluffy -- my taste buds were happy! The service here was fantastic and I really felt welcomed. My boyfriend was FINALLY happy we found a really good Haitian restaurant. We live in Orlando, but will be sure to stop by this restaurant the next time we come to South Florida! read more

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One of The BEST Haitian food in south Florida! The restaurant is so chic inside and CLEAN! Their fried turkey and rice and peas is so good!!!! read more

Found a piece of plastic in my soup. I showed them and at least they gave me my money back. Also soup (bouillon on Saturday) Was cold. Won't be back , there's Many other good Haitian restaurants around read more

So I just came from a 5 days oversea trip with my nephew #BirthdayBehavior My cousin pick us up from the airport. We got off the plane and of course we were starving. He's driving and as he passed the regular street where our usual spot for Haitian food is located, I asked him if we were eating something else (we did just spent 5 days without Haitian food hello). He said there was a new spot closer to the house. Now I'll always check a new spot once but I'm very loyal to my old ones. So we're starving and he pulled into this familiar shopping plaza. We walked in and I instantly gave +++++ for décor and cleanliness. The decor immediately took me back to the Haiti (not the media version) I grew up in. The paintings and the artifacts were tastefully situated around the restaurant. The restaurant itself is not huge but it feels big and comfortable enough for about 25 people. The foods smell delicious but the aroma didn't overpower the place. One main complaint about Haitian restaurants is sometimes that you go in and walk out with more than the food in your bag. Your clothes and hair will smell like food for hours. For some unearthly reason I decided (yep Haitian born and breed chick) to become a vegetarian. I'm at the pescatarian stop so seafood is still good on this journey. Quick note about us Haitians if there's no meat or rice it's not a meal So here I am been very limited with my choices as to what I can eat out at a Haitian restaurant. Rice, beans and plantain are not so appetizing without the griot (fried pork), tassot (fried goat or fried turkey), legumes (vegetable stew but WE put meat in it) I know you're waiting for me to review the food... Well I just woke up from my nap (well rested) and still full from lunch so I feel a little chatty so keep reading My nephew got the white rice with black beans and poulet en sauce (stew chicken). He swallowed the food before I could take a pic but judging from the empty plate it was delicioso. I was about to order my plain white rice with black beans and fried plantain when somehow legumes got mentioned. I kinda rolled my eyes since I really would love some legumes but I already knew my peeps put meat in the VEGETABLE STEW #WhatsInAName To my delightful surprise the owner (Bernadette I think) said today's legumes was made with morue (cod fish) because it's Holy Week (well go Jesus go Jesus it's your week thank you) The food was delicious. The rice and beans was seasoned (Haitian style but not spicy hot) The legumes had a little extra oil (Haitians tend to over do it with oil at times) but overall it was great. The bannan peze (fried plantains) were crispy and tasteful (I only got two bannan though I'm used to getting three lol) I did mentioned to the owner (Bernadette I think) that although I'm loyal to my old spot she can easily steal me away if she includes more vegetarian dishes on her menu. She seems willing to explore the idea.. I snapped a few pics so check them out and visit the restaurant so we can compare notes. I'm sitting here writing this review thinking I should've gotten extra legumes for later this week since Holy Week ends tomorrow Hmmm I don't think my mother ate her legumes yet #MissionGoStealMyMamaLegumes SN: as I was leaving I noticed a 3 tables and chairs outside for possible outside sitting. The plaza (not inside the restaurant) can use a little TLC so outside sitting doesn't seem optimal at this time. There's also pedestrian traffic since there's a laundry in close proximity. The outside set may need to be rearranged to make it more sanitary. read more

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Beautiful spot with amazing food! Best food you'll ever have, our entire party loved the griot with rice and beans. Definitely coming back! read more

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I gave this place a try & was pleasantly surprised! The decor is an authentic display of Haitian culture & the music is great. The food smells wonderful as you walk in & the staff here is very friendly. For non-meat eaters, the pickings are kind of slim (which is why I dropped the rating to a 4). Today they didn't have salad, which I thought was very strange & pretty much every dish had meat. My husband wanted the fried fish & luckily we got the last one. While it worked out for us, I think it is strange to run out of a popular item in the middle of the day. At first I thought they were still new & working out some kinks, but then I was advised that they've been open for quite some time so yikes lol. Now, I have to mention that the actual food was BEYOND DELICIOUS once we got it & everything was seasoned well & cooked to perfection! Overall, I would definitely give this place another shot & I would recommend them to anyone who loves Haitian cuisine or who would like to give it a try. The food is delicious! read more