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

Good food and clean management made sure we ate even when they where crowded and closingread more

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.

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.

My wife and I were in Birmingham for a couple of days. We read about Jake's Soul Food Cafe in…read moreHoover on Google and decided to give it a try. We're glad we did. My wife had Port of Spain's Curry Chicken and I had the Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Both were good and flavorful. The chicken was meaty, tender, and juicy. We both had "cabbage with soul" and fried sweet plantains for our sides. Both dishes came with sweet cornbread. The chicken was good, but the cabbage with soul and cornbread were the stars of the plate. Oh, man, that cabbage was mighty fine. We talked with the GM afterward and she said we have to try the Pork Chops with gravy and collards. When we make it back there one day we will do that. If you're in Hoover, give them a try.

Easily one of the best Caribbean cuisines I've ever had in my life. The service was extremely nice,…read moreand they truly make you feel like you're at home. Everything was at a reasonable price and you REALLY get a lot out of what you're paying for. I tried lamb for the first time, and let me just say that this set the standard EXTREMELY high! I don't understand how this place doesn't get more attraction, it's very nice and deserves more attention. Good job Carib Kitchen! (PS- try the lamb! It's simply delicious )

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.

Got the oxtail with yellow rice and green beans. Jerk chicken with cabbage and red beans and rice…read more Plus a beef patty and maican pineapple soda. All of it was fantastic. Oxtail and chicken was crazy tender and well seasoned. Beef patty was fresh and filled to the brim. All the sides were very tasty as well and complimented each item. The service was great too. He was from Jamaica and had the inviting personality to go with it. Great to talk to. Setting as well was very casual, felt like I was being take care of. Highly recommend

Not much Jamaican food in Birmingham so it was cool to try this place. It gets pretty warm inside,…read morenot sure if they have working A/C so I recommend getting to go. I saw from previous reviews they had daily specials but there weren't any mention inside so I just got the jerk chicken with cabbage and rice & red beans. I really liked the sides, good flavor and hot. The jerk chicken was good but the sauce didn't have much flavor. It was still a good meal and fun to try. They have a big refrigerator cooler of can and bottle drinks.

So glad we found this absolute gem on our drive back up from Florida! The staff was so nice and the…read morefood was amazing! Highly recommend!!

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.