I haven't had a lot of Haitian food before, so I wanted to give Pearl of the Island a shot as I…read moreheard it was good. The ambiance is that of a fast casual restaurant with and order counter and tables lining the outer perimeter of the restaurant. There are TVs playing as well. The service wasn't particularly friendly, the two ladies up front seemed more interested in chatting than helping me with the menu. The lunch special came with a soda but they do not offer diet soda and they will not substitute bottled water. I walked in for pickup, and the two lunches probably took 15-20 minutes to be prepared. My husband got the griot, which was flavorful but dry. I got the stewed chicken which was slightly overcooked and underseasoned. I did enjoy the fried smashed plantains, but the rice and beans tasted weirdly ashy? We barely touched those. The pikliz was only ok. Overall, I would not return as I was disappointed.

Pearl of the Island in Margate is a hidden gem for authentic Haitian food. The portions are…read moregenerous and the flavors are rich, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted well seasoned and made with care. My o ly issue was the macaroni was sooo cold, as if they didn't even bother to warm it up and the griot was really dry. Overall, If you are looking for great Haitian cuisine that leaves you full and somewhat satisfied, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

Once Again I Write About Donna's Caribbean Restaurant ! A…read moreMagical Authentic Food Delight. Filled With The Caribbean Flavoring In Every Bite. From The Ambiance, To The Authentic Smells And Flavors, Donna's Is The Place To Go ! You Will Be Welcomed Into A Whole New World Of Savory Delights. From The Curried Goat And Rice And Peas, Fish, Stew, To Oxe Tail, To You Name It . Donna's Will Give You A Delight To Make Your Tongue Do A Dance In Your Mouth ! Located At 3213 N. State Road 7 MARGATE (Next To Broward Meat And Fish)...... They Have Outside Seating With Umbrellas, Clean And Neat, Or Eat Inside ! Fabulous ! I Recommended Donna's Caribbean Restaurant EVERYTIME ! Charlie Babcock Boca Raton FL.

I hate to write this because I have been a loyal customer of this Donna's location for years, but…read moremy most recent visit will likely be my last. Over the past year, the quality of both the food and the service has declined significantly. The curry chicken with rice and peas, which used to be one of my favorite dishes, was extremely under-seasoned and lacked the flavor that Donna's is known for. On several visits they have also been out of plantains, with no effort to offer an alternative side or solution. What was most disappointing, however, was the overall condition of the restaurant. Multiple tables were dirty, making it difficult for customers to even sit down and enjoy their meal inside. It gave the impression that there is very little attention being paid to the customer experience. This location used to be a dependable spot with great food and service, which is why it's so frustrating to see such a noticeable decline. I truly hope management takes the time to address these issues and bring the quality back to what it once was.

It was my first time coming here, and far from disappointed…read more From the outside the place looked really well kept, and clean. As I entered, Justin, "the boss man" greeted me, and I mentioned to him that I had just called in an order, for just 3 roti. Justin was super friendly, and cracked some Guyanese / Trini jokes with me, asked me what curry I'm having the roti with, "chicken curry, or curry chicken", well being Guyanese, it's chicken curry of course. The roti was made to order, so they were steamy hot, and smelled just as they should. I also picked up 2 different pepper sauces and a couple bags of Guyanese chow mine, everything was about $40, not a bad deal. This place is a little out of way, but honestly with fair prices, clean environment and a friendly owner, it's worth driving the distance for quality items that are fresh also. I'll definitely mark this down as a go too for quick Guyanese/ Trini dishes.

Thank you Yelp for helping me find a nice spot that offers authentic Trinidadian foods. Every now…read moreand then I would have a craving for some roti or curry potato, but at the same time I am not willing to drive so far for it. Located in the Coral Springs Plaza, Priya's Roti Shop has the look and feel of a true West Indian shop serving homemade Trinidadian foods such as various curry or stew meats, cook to order roti (paratha or dhalpourie), phoulourie, bake & shark, doubles, and so much more. There's also homemade sweets & beverages, as well as various bottles of hot pepper sauce, spices, split channa, kuchela, and other Caribbean beverages. I was greeted by a gentleman with a nice Trinidadian accent. I kindly asked for a menu while he tended to the other customers. The prices range from low to moderate. Lord I wish I could get a bit of everything off the menu, but I will just stick to what I mainly wanted - roti. When the gentleman was ready to take my order, I told him I wanted boneless curry chicken which was served with my choice of dhalpourie roti and curry potato. I also ordered six doubles and a bottle of mauby. There was a bit of a wait cause the roti had to be made, which I didn't mind at all. Then he made the doubles. I watched him as he laid down two bara (flatbread) then scooped some curried channa (chick peas) on each, topping them with tamarind and cucumber chutney. Once the food was ready, I took everything to an available table and your girl was in foodie heaven. I started with one of the doubles which was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the curried channa and both chutneys complemented each other nicely, and the barra had a yummy texture...moving on...the curry chicken and potato was also delicious and flavorful with a mild pepper kick. At times I broke pieces of the roti to pick up some chicken and/or potato like a true islander. The atmosphere was truly relaxing with Indian music softly playing in the background. I was casually drinking the mauby which was lightly sweet and refreshing. I am definitely looking forward on coming back to try other foods, especially the bake & shark.

This family owned and operated restaurant used to have a place in Boca, and I was so happy to find…read morethem again. I started with the beef empanada. I didn't love it, but the garlic mayo dipping sauce was good. The Ropa Vieja was very good, and the portion was quite generous. The shredded beef was slow simmered in a rich tomato sauce. I would order this again. The Carne Con Papas was also good. It's sorta like Ropa Vieja (same sauce), but the beef is served in chunks instead of shredded, and the potatoes were a nice addition. Just be aware it contains green olives, so keep that in mind if you're salt sensitive. My favorite part of my meal were the well done plantains, which were perfectly caramelized and sweet. The flan was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to end the meal. The prices may be a bit higher than some other places, but the authentic Cuban flavors and generous portions make it money well spent. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Located at the corner of the Westcreek Commons plaza next to the Publix. Watched customers enter…read moreand leave with togo orders and noticed the Coffee sign making me smile instantly. Maybe stiff competition with the Dunkin' coffee next door but I will take mom & pop cuban coffee over commercial places anyday. The inside was large with music playing. Sat at the bar and met with Yairi the barista who was friendly. Some of the specials were posted on the windows that included 2 for 1 shreaded pork platter on mondays, pork sandwiches 2 for 1 tuesdays and corona $3 everyday all day. The chrome espresso machine was calling my name. The Bustello coffee was strong as usual with a roasty aroma. Maybe a business logo on the styrofoam cup would add some cheap advertisement. The ADA compliant clean bathroom was modern rustic and peach colored walls popped against the porcelain wood-like floors. The room offered a sense of warmth and relaxation. There was a poster hanging on the wall with a QR scan to entice customers to join Cuban Reward to get 3 Points for every $1 spent in the restaurant.

Food is good. Haitian/Creole cuisine however…read more Can't comment on the service as of yet. It's near a Checkers.

Food was okay price was high it said it was $18 dollars for goat and rice we go to pick it up and…read morewe was charged $29 which was way over priced not worth the money spent wish I could of got a refund but of course they do no refund or exchange even if you never left the restaurant

Food fire if you like Haitian food. They're nice people. Make fire legume, griot and rice is nice…read more If you like Turkey, they got good fried turkey too. Would 100 percent recommend and it's affordable.

I went here for the first time with my hubby to pick up some takeout and I was afraid because it…read morewas 30 minutes prior to closing that our food would be stale, but it was fresh and delicious as of we'd ordered during normal hours. I'll definitely go back a second time.

Visited on a Sunday early evening. Old school reggae and Motown hits were playing, which set a…read moregreat vibe right away. I sat at the bar and ordered a piña colada,the bartender was friendly and even asked what type of rum I preferred. The drink was good and definitely heavy on the rum. I ordered the baby bang shrimp. They were supposed to be jumbo but seemed more medium-sized. The shrimp were a bit tough, though well-seasoned. I wouldn't order them again. Loved the overall vibe, cute outdoor seating. Nice spot to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Valencias is located in the Ace Hardware Plaza across from the Margate City Hall complex. There…read moreseems to be some confusion on Yelp as Valencias has now transitioned from a daytime restaurant into a night time event venue. At one point Yelp even had them listed as closed but now I see that they are listed as being open again. I ended up visiting Valecias for a friends Saturday night birthday party. I walked in at 9 PM and it was pretty much dead. There were a few patrons at the bar and it was very quiet. Our party had a small raised area with couches above the dance floor which provided comfortable seating. Later on in the evening there was a DJ and things were a little more lively but not by much. I checked out the menu and it seemed very expensive so I stuck to the party wings and fries. Some of the guests got drinks at the bar. The party was still going strong when I left at 1 AM. I honestly didn't know there was any place in Margate that was open past 11. I am not sure how long they can stay in business with so few people but for now they are definitely open at night and there are a few people who come in to sit at the bar in addition to whatever parties they are hosting.

Great Jamaican food served up by this small chain, with very little ambience but terrific food and…read moreservice. 5 star food: their oxtail stew is amazing. The helping are also enormous. 5 star service: the staffers are sweet and helpful. They do a bustling and rapid fire business, the line is usually out the door. 3-4 star ambience: it's mostly geared toward take-away orders, and everything comes in styrofoam containers. Seating is minimal and basic if you eat there

I've always passed on going to this restaurant because the line is ridiculously long.. But now…read moreI understand why! The food is really good, and the prices/portions are even better. I would recommend ordering ahead (if possible) or going during a less busy time. Ask for the $5.99 meal!