Sun Splash Bar & Grill is a standout for anyone seeking authentic Jamaican cuisine in Hartford…read more Sophie, the owner, makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in, creating an atmosphere that is as welcoming as the food is high-caliber. The menu features classic Jamaican staples with a level of seasoning and soul that hits the mark every time. It is an excellent resource for those with dietary restrictions; they offer a variety of pork-free and Halal-friendly options that don't compromise on traditional spice profiles. The consistency here is exactly what you expect from a top-tier establishment that respects the craft of Caribbean cooking. Whether you are looking for a specific protein or just want a meal that stays true to its roots, this is a mandatory stop in the city.

Food was bland, too long to prepare this garbage, food rushed after taking an hour to be prepared.read more

If you're in Hartford looking for the real deal soul food, don't let the neighborhood fool you--Hot…read morePots has the best soul food sides in the city, period. This isn't Lilly's or any of the other "soul food" spots people usually talk about; this is the closest you're going to get to the quality and taste of Sandra's in New Haven. While I can't speak to their proteins, their sides are a masterclass in flavor and soul. My pro move is simple: grab a 20-piece suicide wings from Paul's Ranch House just down the block and pair them with the sides of your choice from here. Dinner is served. It's a fast-food environment, not fine dining, but the taste is elite and fits the budget perfectly. If you want authentic sides that actually hit the mark, this is a mandatory stop.

One of my favorite soul food spots. My favorites are the fried shrimp and fried salmon with mango…read morehabanero. The protein is made to order so it always comes out hot and crunchy. For sides I like the yellow rice, Mac and cheese, and corn on the cob. Sides can be hit or miss. Service is good but depending on the day and time, there's usually a long wait. Again, the protein is made to order so it can take a while if it's busy. I've waited 2 hours before. And even if you do call ahead, they probably won't answer. They're at a new location which has more space but there's no seating available (not a problem). Cashiers have always been friendly.

I always hear about a lot of Jamaicans being in Connecticut and a lot of Jamaican Box Lunch places…read morebeing around too. My husband and I were driving back from New York to Boston and our route took us through Hartford. After debating between trying here and Benjie's, by the fact that I'm writing this review you can guess where we stopped. My go-to at a box lunch place is always fried chicken, leg and thigh, with rice & peas, curry gravy and raw veg. We both ordered a medium. They didn't have any raw veg ready yet, just steam veg and macaroni salad so I got the latter. Fried chicken - good. Tastes just like how it's done in Jamaica. You get like 2.5 pieces of chicken with the medium. 5/5 Rice & peas- good. They use gungo peas instead of the usual kidney beans. 4/5 Macaroni salad/ Pasta salad- I haven't gotten macaroni salad in yearssss probably since I was living in Jamaica. I was nervous when I saw the macaroni colour didn't look like what i'm used to back home BUT once I took a bite, it nice it nice it nice I had to stop myself from nyam it off so I could have some with my leftovers. So other than the macaroni pasta itself being orange instead of white, it's good. 5/5 Curry goat gravy- so this was interesting experience. It doesn't taste like curry goat gravy that I know. But the more I mixed it around in the rice and ate it i got used to it. 3/5 Steam veg- my husband got this as his side he said it was good for steam veg in america but not what he's used to in Jamaica. 4.3/5 What I was excited to see them have CranWata and the lychee flavour Tropical Rhythms juice which I haven't been able to find in Boston. The staff was nice. There 2 or 3 tables to sit and eat. But more of a to-go place.

Recently ate at Pampi's for the first time and will absolutely be back for more soon. Jerk chicken…read morewas very tasty, and the good people running the place make it a warm neighborhood spot. Lots more on the menu I look forward to trying!

I'm back for another lunch. The restaurant is located on 206 W Center St. in Manchester, CT. For my…read moredrink, I'm having g a Manama Soursop juice made with water, sour sop, cane sugar and lime juice. It taste like a slight sour, thick lemonade. It's quite good! For my appetizer, I'm having a spicy beef patty. These things are good! There's not very spicy so don't worry about that. For my entree, I'm having the Chicken Curry (bone in, the only option) with rice and beans and cabbage. They poured a little extra sauce on top! The serving size is big! I'm adding their hot sauce too. It tastes like Frank's Red. It's very good!

First thing first, the place was super clean. Now comes the review on the food. I ordered a coco…read morebread (which was the best bread I've eaten) and a jerk chicken Pattie. The Pattie was definitely the best in town. I felt like I was ordering food like in the island. They also had some bit size beef patties and I had to try them. They were perfection. Will definitely be back to try other things. The service was amazing and super friendly. It's an eat in spot as well. Finally a real Jamaican spot in Manchester.

We ordered Rockin Chicken by DoorDash. Rockin Chicken is a modern Peruvian restaurant that features…read morecool art in the branding. Everything I ordered (including the rotisserie chicken, fried rice side, Macaroni with green sauce), was pretty good. Nothing popped relative to other area Peruvian options. The Papas (cut potatoes that are usually somewhat crispy) side dish didn't travel well, but that's a reality of a delivery. 3.25 Stars

I stopped in after an appointment five minutes away. I wanted a quick, tasty healthy lunch that was…read morealso not too expensive. There is only one lunch special - the chicken with one side. That was my lunch today. I tried the sweet potato fries - reader, skip these. I am warning you. The restroom unfortunately had no supplies. I told a crewmember this fact, and she was aware of this. The restaurant was in the middle of changing restroom suppliers. I think I will go back to take out from here not dine in. Chicken is always yummy.

Small, cozy place reminiscent of what you would find on the island. Friendly service, good size…read moreportions priced affordably and good tasting food. Parking can be tight or on the street which is hard during bad weather. but other than that, I'd recommend this place over many of the other more commonly known Jamaican establishments. The peppersteak here is so good and the sauce is thick and rich. The fried fish is fresh, crispy and not greasy. I take out from here at least 2x monthly.

i ordered food this morning from sea shore and the food was from overnight .. the food had…read moreabsolutely nothing to it . selling overnight food at 8 o'clock in the morning and think another Jamaican ain't gonna figure it out . restaurant is messy most times and the service is less than adequate. I'm gonna call the health department for the rude dialect from the less than civil individual working at the front counter and sharing food at the same time what you guys don't have enough staff ?

Walked in there, super clean and nice inside! Plenty of seating. Very welcoming service as well,…read morethe lady at the counter was very nice. It was my first time trying Jamaican food and I loved it. My husband got ox tail which was the best.. I want to go back to eat that for myself. I chose jerk chicken with rice & cabbage, and we also got sweet plantains on the side, those were delicious as well. The lady saw the plantains that were left didn't look as fresh so she made us some fresh ones which was very appreciated, and thoughtful. Will definitely come here again! There's a lot of choices, some Jamaican treats and appetizers as well, and drinks! Also the portions were good!

Take is great but for the price Its a no for me They only give you 1 quarter leg chopped upread more

I have been here several times, and it's hit or miss with this place. Sometimes the food is hot and…read morefresh and sometimes it's not. There is a wide variety of food items, but I'm still trying to figure out why French fries, pizza, chicken nuggets, mac & cheese and other non-asian food in put (probably for the kids) out, but I did try a few. I did not try the Chicken Nuggets or the mac & cheese (maybe next time), but the pizza was not good, tasted like a piece of cardboard with melted cheese on it, the fries had no flavor and were cold, so those are a no-go. Overall, everything I tried was either cold or warm, nothing was really hot and/or fresh. I was disappointed that there was no General Tso's Chicken on the day I went, but they did have many other option. Al-in-all it was an ok dining experience, like I said, this place is hit or miss, and, on this day, it was a swing and a miss.

Just a quick review if you're in the area. For the price point it has a decent selection of items…read moreto choose from. It was clean and the staff were friendly. It's a step up from fast food, maybe not date night. But you don't break the bank and leave full. What more could you ask for?