This was a DoorDash order, but the food arrive hot and fresh…read more The jerk chicken had great flavor. The rice and beans were the best thing on the place. Will order with every meal. The broccoli was a throw away. Delivered to me so I can speak to the fiscal restaurant itself.

I love this restaurant. The food and the service is top notch. The brown stew chicken and curry…read moregoat are my favorite dishes.

Yaaaaay: I'm new in the area and I think I found my new go-to spot for weekends. It's off season…read morenow, but I went to their Mardi Gras party; fun, fun, fun! Good drinks, great service, I did not have food but really fell in love with the atmosphere: they have a pool and outdoor stage so I'll be back. The building and docks were very clean, this is a little gem on the River!

Would give it a zero if I could. Bartender was rude. Had to go to the bar to order. Bartender…read moreyelled curse words across the place the entire time. Drinks had hardly any alcohol in them. Come here if you want attitude. Sleepy service, poor food quality, and when we asked why it was like this they stated that their kitchen was backed up, yet the restaurant was damn near empty. Save your money and time. This place needs new management.

His oxtails be so old,I tried 3 times and each time they be really old. Its a no for meread more

I'll start by saying the flavor of the jerk chicken was good…read more It's not a Caribbean owned and operated so don't expect that. Service is Slllllloooooooowwwwww. Pack your patience. Owner took our order, then left shortly after. leaving one person to run the show. Hence the slow service. Sides are small but it's justified by the price. My jerk chicken although the taste was good. Was not cooked all the way. The bone and meat near the bone was red. We don't live in the area so we won't be back and probably will not try them again should we ever travel to that area

O' Taste & See Update: Heavy Plates Still Delivering…read more I previously called this the "Home of the Heavy Plates," and after another visit, that title still fits. This time we came back because O' Taste & See now has a dining area and we wanted to eat inside. One surprise was that they were open today because they are usually closed on Saturdays. This happened to be the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend. Walking in, it was immediately obvious they were busy. There was a steady flow of carryout and DoorDash orders moving through, and several people were waiting. One suggestion that would help future customers is clearer communication on where the ordering line begins. Customers waiting for food and customers ordering blended together a little. A simple standing sign would probably help. Despite the crowd, from placing our order until checkout took about 17 minutes, which was efficient considering the traffic they were handling. I ordered the ribs with potato salad and baked beans. The ribs were smoked well with good tenderness and a sauce that had the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the meat. The potato salad needed a little salt and pepper for my taste, but after that it landed much better. The homemade baked beans had good flavor. My wife ordered the oxtails with collard greens and mac and cheese. The oxtails were tender and had a unique seasoning profile that she described as having an almost Indian-like flavor profile. The mac and cheese was creamy and good, and the greens paired well with the cornbread. My wife even mixed the greens and cornbread together. The Country Punch was good and refreshing with the meal. My wife originally wanted the red velvet cake without nuts, but they were sold out. I stepped in and handled dessert responsibilities myself . One observation my wife made was interesting. The dining area gives off more of a fine dining vibe than expected for a soul food spot. The space feels more elevated and polished. However, we were still served in to-go containers and our punch came out in a half-gallon style container. The atmosphere and presentation felt a little disconnected. Not necessarily bad, just somewhat inconsistent. The food says one thing and the dining presentation says another. One thing worth mentioning is value. Two meat-and-three plates, two drinks, and one dessert came to $73.79. That definitely puts O' Taste & See toward the higher end of soul food pricing. However, the portions are heavy, the meats are quality, and the homemade sides help justify much of that price. Not necessarily an everyday stop for many families, but the food quality delivered. Food was on point.

If your looking for a home cooked meal this is defiantly the place! My daughter had the beef tips…read moreand rice, mac n cheese, and fried okra. They ask you how you want your okra fried (hard) so that is a plus! My daughter couldn't wait until she got home so she started eating in the car. I tasted the beef tips and rice and fried okra and they were so good! I don't eat mac n cheese but she enjoyed it. The plate is enough for 2 people to eat off of. You defiantly get your moneys worth.

excellent staffing up front. most helpful…read more most importantly our meal arrived fast and hot. not to mention good. don't miss the beef tart with jerk sauce or the gravy smothered pork chop.

As Duke, I declare and decree this Soul Food Cafe as the best restaurant in Hoover, AL…read more This hidden gem isn't so hidden, in fact, it is well known beyond the City. We frequently visit this location and the ambience is always 10 out of 10. The staff is well versus with the climate of the customers. They often check to make sure you have everything you need, plus a little bit more. The smiles and the vibrant welcome in this restaurant is superb. To describe the food is beyond comprehension in words, I believe after trying the catfish plate the crispiness of the outside golden shell, the melting texture and the moisture of the inside of every catfish is superb with every bite and is a 10 out of 10. My goal is to try the whole menu! 10 out of 10

So I didn't think I would find Authentic Trinidadian food in Alabama but I did. Walking in I was…read moregreeted by the friendly cook Dianne who told us the special for the day but we already ordered Doubles on the drive in. Let's start with the doubles; Bara was nice and soft, flavorful channa and with the cucumber and tambourine source to top it off brought back memories of home 10/10. I also order the stew chicken, red beans and rice and felt as if I was eating a traditional Trinidadian Sunday lunch on a Saturday 10/10. This restaurant is a small family owned establishment in which I would tell anyone in the AL area to give it a try.

Delicious food served up buffet style with an amazing heart and atmosphere of hospitality. A great…read morefind as we were traveling through. If we lived locally, we would stop in often! Highly recommend!

Staff was super kind, the beef patty was fresh and a perfect blend of spicy! Also got a jerk…read morechicken plate with Mac and cheese and red beans and rice, everything was flavorful and would highly recommend! Cute little shop within walking distance of the Civil Rights Institute!

Went to there for lunch with my team. It wasn't busy so half of the dining area was closed. The…read morebooths that were available were on the smaller side, not recommended for larger humans like myself. The service was ok, the cashier was unable to split my check as requested and we had to settle for splitting in half. The food made up for everything! I had the Jerk chicken lunch special with Mac and cheese and rice and beans. The chicken was a flavor bomb, exquisitely tender and juicy. The sides were very good too. I tried the spinach patty and ordered plantains on the side (in my opinion it should be part of the entree). Overall, I'm glad I ate there, we all enjoyed it!

We stopped here passing through town. What a delightful and surprising find! Authentic Latin…read moreflavors and genuinely friendly service. I would have no hesitation driving an hour from home to visit again!

This is our local Colombian restaurant.Great for breakfast,lunch,or dinner.I had lunch with a…read morecoworker.He had a Cuban .I had the picadillo ground beef bowl.It had seasoned ground beef with rice ,black beans,and plantains.So delicious.Service is always great.They also have mojitos, margaritas,and other tropical drinks.The building itself has great atmosphere.It has a window for takeout.A great lunch for The Working Man Review.

Guess it's good if you want to drink beer. Empanadas were gross! Chicken wings decent…read more Atmosphere is totally bar. Can understand bartender being waitperson since shortages of staff everywhere. He did a decent job until things got busy. Wish I had known that it was more bar than restaurant

Hidden gem alert!…read more Came to Lake Martin for a friends birthday trip and was brought to this place by our friend whose house we stayed in. Ambiance: this place is is a vibe. It's got a dance floor, an outside beach with games, and a cool set up. I will say the bathrooms are definitely worth checking out. Food: the food was really great. The skewers were on point. The wings were amazing. Everything was just so well done that I really have no complaints. Service: fantastic. This place is owned by a husband/wife team plus a few other workers and they were very accommodating to our large group. Location: It's off the beaten path, you definitely would not expect it to be there when driving. Will be returning! Amazing.