"Welcome to the day"…read more Had a great experience at Bettie's Restaurant in Jersey City. A special shoutout to Chef Benel -- the food was on point! ‍ Because of my fitness journey, I tried to keep my selections somewhat disciplined... but Chef Benel made that difficult. I had the jerk chicken, steak, pasta, and roasted potatoes, and everything was flavorful, well prepared, and worth every bite. And there was still plenty more to choose from! Unfortunately, my eyes are definitely bigger than my stomach. So I already know I'll be back to finish what I started. Great food, great atmosphere, and great hospitality. Chef Benel and the team at Bettie's made it an experience worth returning for.

- good fried plantain - good griot…read more- they do fried foods really well - wasn't fan of liver - nice environment - dark

Don't let the ambiance fool you…read more Macaroni Au Gratin is bland with consistency of imitation cheese whiz? I can't put my finger on it but it didn't have a flavor of ANY blend of natural cheeses. I'd know, I'm a cheese connoisseur! Perhaps they use imitation cheese. Simply put, their macaroni au gratin is inauthentic as in no veggies (onions, bell peppers) nor ham or ground beef used either. At least the Diri Djon Djon and Lalo was decent. I've had better Salad Russe. It was either missing onions or salt. The condiment cup of Pikliz is shorter and smaller than the usual 1.5 oz. Most restaurants provide sizes 2 oz and larger and that's how I was able to tell the difference. I never even knew those solo dipping cups came any smaller! Probably so you can ask for more so they can charge extra. Not only do they make sure to cut corners on the Pikliz. Which wasn't even enough to mask their thick, brown, over-fried, DRY and STALE bannann peze that has been sitting out. After they cut the plantains they don't soak in salted water. Bannann peze SHOULD NOT be so thick, should be made-to-order and served hot, fresh, golden and crispy. Just look at their photos and see for yourselves compared to other bannann peze / tostones you've eaten / seen. Then to ask if I need utensils for a to-go order? No ma'am, I'll be using my fingers and eating out of my hands today, thanks for asking. Don't ask, just automatically include utensils in the bag for the astronomic amount you charge for your food. Chain restaurants or even mom & pops all simply include utensils and napkins when preparing to-go orders. Only time to get away with that is when delivering. At which most times customer may decline since they're home / work and may already have those items. Price point - garbage for side of macaroni au gratin I'll let you all be surprised for yourselves on the rest on menu. * If anyone gave this restaurant 5 stars... they're obviously not Haitian and/or their tastebuds are shot.

Came here just to pick up black rice as I've been craving black rice. Upon entry the stagf was not…read morefriendly at all. The rice also did not taste like true black rice. Wanted to like this place but unfortunately didnt.

I can't lie it's a bit hard to find this restaurant using navigation when walking is your mode of…read moretransportation, and you're not a native of the city. However, this is a hidden gem you should try. It appears to be a family owned restaurant. Decor is light and seating is sparse, so if you plan to bring a party of 4 or more I'd definitely suggest calling ahead to potentially make a reservation. We also came on an extremely hot day and sadly their A/C system wasn't working so it was on the warmer side. Not unbearable but a bit uncomfortable, so just keep that in mind if that's the case when you show up. What I will say when it comes to the experience and food is that it doesn't get more authentic than this. I asked for a recommendation and was told to order the griot, which was well seasoned and quite large portion size wise. The plate came with a rice of choice, two fried plantain, beans, pikliz and dipping sauce for the meat. Not bad for $20. I ordered to go because I had an event to go to, but can attest that they do a great job of plating their dishes when you dine in. If I'm ever in NYC again I wouldn't mind returning, dining in and hopefully trying something different like their Kalalou or legume which looks incredible.

It was the best Haitian food I ate here during my time in New York…read more I will come next time for sure! Thank you guys!

Class participants brought everyone Haitian pastries from Bakery Lakay. They were AWESOME! Beef or…read moreCod fillings. Crisp and flakey crust, and savory tender meatiness / fishiness inside! YUM! Can't wait to go and try more!

The patties are the best I've had in Philly. Flaky, crispy and well seasoned. The food is usually…read moregood, too, and the staff is very accommodating. The menu never includes seafood dishes when I go, which is typically after work on weekdays. They do offer seafood (conch; red snapper) on weekends. It's pretty much a take away spot, just a couple of tables in the small front area. Sometimes people come in and appear to cut to the front of the line, which is annoying when there is usually a wait for your order, even when you call ahead. Perhaps they call ahead and figure they get to skip to the front, but it makes it messy for customers who have been standing in line, despite calling ahead, to wait for their food. Their price point is good.

Came here because I bought a Pulsd deal for dinner and wanted to try something new :)…read more Everything was was great - the experience, food, service! It was my first time trying Haitian food and I was surprised at how similar it was to Spanish food. Every plate we ordered was very flavorful and unique in taste. The sauces that came with our dishes were spicy (just how I like it) but so unique in spice too. I could have drank the sauces. There was nothing that we didn't like! The drinks were also simple, very light and yummy - not too sweet. The vibes of the restaurant were also very cute and dimly lit (but not too dim). They gave us the best seat in the house too - the corner window booth with views of the entire floor. It was a perfect date night! Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend if you're looking to eat some delicious Haitian food!

Rebel is the first Haitian restaurant that I've tried while living in the city. Granted I have only…read moretried it once in Atlanta, but have forever been changed by Haitian black rice. So... because of this, I knew rebel needed to step it up. I made a reservation the morning off, but honestly didn't need to, they had space to accommodate us on a Wednesday night. It's has a rustic charm and is quite intimate. I saw a few couples really enjoying the vibe if you know what I mean lol. The server was nice, but blunt lol. He really was just there to vibe, which I respect! We got two orders of the pork entree with a side of rice, as well as a chicken entree. The food came out fairly quickly and was delicious especially when you paired it with their side sauce. I will say this restaurant is on the pricier end compared to other Haitian restaurants, but worth it. I will most definitely be back.

I saw this place was new so I wanted to try it.. There aren't any Haitian spots in Newark that were…read morein the downtown area. I ordered rice and beans with stewed chicken. The food was very good. I will be back..

great healthy food this place is the best in the town …read more the food reall taste good . go to try some .

The food here shows what happens when quality matters. The workers excel; greeting everyone…read morecheerfully and accommodating requests with smiles. The crowded room showed its success. Le Sang De Jesus Haitian Cuisine takes pride in their dishes. This restaurant provides consistent satisfaction.

Hot , Fresh and on point ! I was tired of eating the same old thing . Wanted Caribbean food but I…read morewanted something different. I was not disappointed! Banging! I got the creole box . Food is the Bomb.com !!

This may be called a Kitchen to Go but there are chairs here. You may want to eat here. The server…read moregot right up from his midday meal and patiently walked me through the available dishes behind the counter. I tried a range of foods and was shocked at the reasonable $7.99 per pound. Plus a tiny bit for the little puff pastry patty. Verdicts: * Patty is indeed a lot of flaky bread, shedding all over as I ate it. But delicious and fresh. Get one, maybe not several. * For the main course I tried the rice and beans, freshly prepared pork, and a couple of plantains (one savory one sweet). Covered in sauce from the chicken legs. What a nice spicy sauce. Pork had a couple of fatty bits, but they were also the flavorful parts and the meat was delicious otherwise. * Got a scoop of the... Haitian légume? to go with the rest of the meal. It has eggplant, collards, wonderful stuff. Make that your veggie. I hear this place is very much whatever they have cooked and not sold out of at the moment. Never you mind. Come on over and eat whatever they've got and enjoy!

It's all about the straight-up Good Food experience. The standards are to satisfy your graving for…read moreauthenticity.

This spot wasn't on my radar but should have been. Staff go beyond what's expected to assist you…read more Their service approach works well. This restaurant has an attractive appearance. You should experience this spot personally.

Vava Cuisine Creole is worth visiting right away. Their team's service approach was the clear…read morehighlight. This restaurant has a great spot. Their dishes and customer care earn perfect scores. I'm anticipating my return to this place.