Zach1st time here. I'm tired so I keep short for NOW. I ordered at OX TAIL, super Great, tender,…read moremeat falling off bone right along with Chitlins. I want and deserve a Refund. They did an obvious horrible job of cleaning them. Stank not what they should be if cleaned properl. disappointed they got this so lazily stank equal to minus zero and the oxtail was a 5. That makes two but the woman taking orders was great and the sides were awesome.

Food was good, service was quick. But I have to admit I was a little worried when the white guy…read moretook my order at a caribbean restaurant...lol. But overall it was a great experience.

This restaurant is take-out only, located heading to North Lakeland, about one block off of the…read moremain highway. Looks a bit sketchy outside, but I've never had an issue with service or the area. Their food tastes great. I've ordered the oxtails, curry chicken and Mac and cheese (served only on Fridays). It's the only Jamaican restaurant that I know of in the area. Meals range from $10-18. Sides are cheaper. Lots of locals come here, and they just walk straight to the front of the line and yell out their order. They need some organization in this manner, but it is a bit of a 'hole in the wall.' I recommend this restaurant if you're craving this particular cuisine, you want to just grab and go, and you're looking for reasonable prices.

Thes best Jamaican spot in Lakeland... I don't think to many locations have soup ya hear mi. Red…read morepea soup was top tier and the goat head soup was great. Perfect for mi winter cravings

Love the ambiance in here it felt like I was back in Miami with all the Cuban art work and de or in…read morethe walls. The food was great my vaca frita had some moist meat with crispy edges a and the rice was perfectly cooked, the yuca lacked flavor and salt. The service was friendly but slow. We were a large table of 10 but given that we were the literal only table in the whole restaurant, things took awhile. I would come back if I lived in the area for sure!

This is a clean, calming and inviting little restaurant. My server was on the spot, polite and…read morehelpful. The croquettes were perfectly crisp on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. The "hot sauce" that they brought with them was just the right mix of flavor and heat. My Masas de Cerdo Fritas, with white rice and black beans, although a little on the dry side was tender and flavorful and beautifully presented. The sides were expertly prepared and the black beans were extremely flavorful. If it weren't for the pork being on the dry side, this would have been a 5 star review from me, which I rarely give. I am looking forward to returning to see if I can revisit my review and add that star.

Just what I needed! The curry chicken was very tender. The…read morecurry was mild and had a really good flavorful taste. I was very happy about the cabbage and peas n rice. As for the oxtails, they were small and perfect. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. I also heard they have great lunch specials.

I lived in Belize for a year, and really missed beans and rice and stewed chicken and Marlene's is…read morevery reminiscent of the flavor I miss;) Thanks for the awesome tasting meal! Keep up the flavor.

The food here is great. Visited on my way to Lakeland to see family. The fried fish is 100 must…read morehave!!!!

From the owner: Best Caribbean foodread more

I decided to give B&G Prestige another chance for lunch recently and had a better experience this…read moretime around. On this occasion I ordered the Jerk Chicken. The meat was tender and covered in a flavorful spicy jerk sauce and sat on a bed of soft rice. The side of cabbage and carrots was nicely tender. I do plan to visit again sometime in the near future.

Although this location is mostly a takeout spot, we were traveling through Central Florida, and I'm…read morealways looking at places with good yelp reviews so we stopped and ate lunch. We had traveled to Jamaican in the last two years and enjoy the food so we're always looking to see if there's a spot we can try BNG had good reviews so we stopped in this little unassuming spot in a strip mall to Joy, some curry and beef patties. The curry was excellent, we both enjoyed it and would definitely stop here again maybe for takeout or just sit down for a quick lunch again. Gentleman Running shop was extremely friendly and was very glad that we made the time to eat at his restaurant.. I would highly recommend it to anybody who is in this town or in the surrounding area

The Food always on point. I don't mind we he's sold out. That means he's putting out great food and…read moreservice. Oxtails!!! Goat Jerk Pork!!'n Pineapple- Ginger To Wash it Down!!!

So this good is so fresh and amazing !!! The flavors and seasoning is everything. The people here…read moreare friendly and we were greeted with a smile. The vibe speaks island. The decor and setup sets the tone. They have sitting areas outside for you to enjoy there or to take home. I absolutely recommend this place !

My boyfriend and I decided to stop at this establishment for brunch on our drive back home and are…read moreso happy we did! The workers were extremely welcoming and they even greeted us with a complimentary dry champagne because it was our first visit. Nate our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The maitre'd Neal checked on us as well and that made us feel even more at home. I ate the eggs benedict and it's a nice twist using jamón ibérico and melt in your mouth biscuit. My boyfriend ate the prime rib that had a dry rub and made specifically only for brunch which he said was divine. We can't wait to come back and checkout what more they have to offer. If you're ever in the Lakeland area definitely be sure to give them a shot!

We finally made it back to Nineteen Sixty-One this weekend after a lot of traveling and some health…read moreissues. We had friends visiting, so we came in for dinner and to celebrate a birthday. We truly could not have had a better experience. Every server was gracious, engaging, and attentive. The food was, as always, delicious and beautifully presented. We enjoyed every minute of our visit and can't wait to come back again. It feels like our Nineteen Sixty-One experience has been fully restored!