Food was great.... Falling off the bone and flavorful. Service wasn't anything special but it was quick. In ordered the oxtail with rice and plantains. read more

Run-A Boat - Caribbean Near Me - Winterville, North Carolina

I conveniently walked into this place, hoping to find some thing that looked like I'd want to eat it. I walked out with a bottle of Tropical Rhythm juice. The young lady was welcoming. I didn't smell anything that remotely reminded me of Jamaican food. It was a Ja fakin' farce. Not on my dime. read more

The Covid-19 pandemic has made me appreciate take-out and delivery more than usual times ... and in trying to mix up the cooking at home with some more regular places on the rotation, I decided to give Run-A Boat a shot on a recent weekend evening. I went with the an order of Oxtail mega meal which comes with 3 sides. Rice, plantains and cabbage. I also wanted some Caribbean drinks and I went with Guava Fusion & Mango Island. The other reviewers were not lying when they say that portions are large, especially the mega. The food was so flavorful and I was so hungry, that I managed to eat pretty much all of the above with few leftovers! If you're feeling like some Caribbean flavor, you can't go wrong with Run-A Boat - I would totally order again! The moment you walk in, you are welcomed and they are having conversations with you. If you are new to the Caribbean cuisine, they will explain everything to you. read more

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Just ordered a "mega" jerk chicken order for delivery. What a joke. I got one small leg and thigh. I love jerk chicken and order it often when I travel. This portion was a joke and I paid extra for "mega". I don't recommend! read more

The people are nice, the food is plentiful! However, i didn't enjoy the taste of the food! I ordered the brown chicken, my man ordered the oxtails.. I've had great Jamaican food from NYC, FL and MS! Unfortunately, this place doesn't compare.. But, it's worth trying.. read more

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this place is amazing! the service is amazing and so is the food. the people running the place are so kind and helpful. my mom didn't know what to get so they let her try different things. the first time we went, they gave us extra plantains because we had never been before. the jerk chicken and the rice and peas are so delicious. the beef patties are so yummy. i love this place read more

My food was extremely hot, not warm,not lukewarm but HOT!!!! My plate was full...they gave me more then enough..I ate what I could and save some for lateer.Yhey most definitely have improved....thank you....my favorite was everthing...cabbage,mac and cheese, beef pattie,rice and peas and my good ole oxtail read more

Run-A Boat - Mega Oxtail Dinner Meal - Caribbean Near Me - Winterville, North Carolina

My bestie and I came here for lunch after arriving in the shopping center and realizing that Anachalee was closed because DUH it was Monday. We'd been wanting to try Run-A-Boat so we made today the day. We walked in and we were warmly greeted by the lady behind the counter. My bestie ordered first, the lunch portion of the oxtail with peas and rice plantains. I wanted a veggie patty, but they were out (BUMMER). So instead opted for the veggie plate, with rice and peas, plantains and cabbage. Everything we ordered came off of the steam table, all as a huge cauldron of oxtail was cooking on the stove behind the counter. A sight to behold! We ordered a Tropical Rhythms pineapple and ginger juice. The portions were healthy and we were both excited to dig in (Luckily, my bestie managed to capture a video the Yelpers, I was too hungry...‍) The food was excellent, everything was perfectly cooked. The rice and peas were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of coconut milk, the cabbage was fresh and crisp (though it could've used a bit more salt) and the plantains were perfectly sweet and caramelized. The star of the show (though not on my plate...couldn't resist a taste...) were the OXTAILS!!! Absolutely fabulous. Cooked perfectly, fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy. Our lunch set us back $22. Not bad considering that the oxtail portion was sizable. We left full and happy and excited to try them again and to bring some friends. Looking forward to trying that veggie patty when I return. This place has a great little shop with some Jamaican products in it (mackerel, ackee, boula, and other delicacies). Now if I could get Ackee and Saltfish with fried dumpling OR banana porridge on the menu (at least on Saturday mornings) then all would be right in the world. (**hint-hint, wink**) read more

Oh wow this place is off the chain, the food is so sexy and so neatly placed on the plate. Love it. Seasoned just right.

The food was not good at all. 04/26. Cabbage had no taste, mac was old and the only thing that was OK was the small oxtails. Don't recommend. read more

I have been going here for the past 4 years and the food is never anything short of sensational. Whether it be perfectly cooked oxtails, succulent goat curry, or any of their scrumptious chicken recipes I have found my favorite restaurant in eastern North Carolina. read more

Run-A Boat - Oxtail with rice & peas, cabbage, and macaroni & cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Winterville, North Carolina

Curry chicken is good. Beef patty is amazing. Customer service could be better. For me spending $90, she could be a little nicer.

The jerk chicken was fall of the bone amazing. Got beans and rice with some curry gravy and Mac and cheese! I was in heaven! Will definitely go back to try more of their menu. read more

Oh No I don't know whats going on with The restaurant but it was not good cabbage was plain and the rice and peace was dry what happen to the people who use to be there things look different and that great smell of good food was not present. im sorry I can't support this resuraunt any more until things get better. read more

Is it under new management? The food is not the same. The yams are straight from the can, no butter no brown sugar not even a hint of flavor. The rice and peas were dry as the Sahara. The mac and cheese had not a pinch of salt. The food was not what I expected. The picture on the wall says it all. Buyer beware. read more

Their food is so freaking good. I recommend y'all to Go there. The best service I ever received. They play really good music and they have great character. read more

It's not run a boat it's Run a Titanic they was bought out damn man doesn't taste like last years run a boat very disappointed I knew something was off when I called In my order and I didn't hear a accent read more

This place is a joke the skinny dark skin lady seemed like she was on hard drugs she was rude and disrespectful no one greeted me when I came in we were both just looking at eachother and I had to ask how to place a order because no one offered to take my order don't go to this place the food isn't good and the prices are high just like the skinny lady and to top it off the next day I had food poisoning read more

I've eaten here a bunch of times and never had any issues until today, i arrived at 1:58 pm and ordered the lunch special , i told her i wanted the lunch special and she asked what 2 sides. When i paid she charged me dinner price i pointed out that i was in and ordered before 2 and she said it was 2:02 when i got served and i had to pay dinner price. I hope that 3 dollars was worth it to her because I won't be back. Very rude and silly to treat a steady customer that way. read more

They have a really good portion of their chicken lunch special for $5. The food is good but it seems like they are always out of SOMETHING. Last time I went they were out of cabbage and beef patties-- at 1 in the afternoon. And those are the two main reasons I went. They're a bit unorganized but I can forgive the system because it's family owned and operated. The food was really flavorful just call before if you want something specific to make sure they have it. read more

I'm here for the grand opening today! The environment is clean. This is an authentic Jamaican Restaurant that offers a wide variety of choices, from Chicken, to Ox, and Goat! Come check this place out and take your tastebuds on a journey to the Caribbean! Updates to come! read more

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Best Jamaican food in town. Great price for the portion you get. The price of the food is really reasonable too. Wonderful customer service too. read more

Rodney & I's first time here and I must say they have the best oxtail I have ever tasted! The oxtail meal comes with a good amount of rice with beans and a side of steamed cabbage. Mmm mmm goood. The meat was very tender and off the bone. The sauce was perfect, not too salty and not too creamy, just the right texture . I cannot wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

Run-A Boat - Oxtail! - Caribbean Near Me - Winterville, North Carolina

Walk in the door and your mouth begins watering immediately. Authentic Jamaican food and professional staff makes this one of my favorite places to visit when I'm in the area! The also have a glass case where you can purchase spices, hard dough bread and my childhood favorite bulla cake! This restaurant is a GEM! read more

These people are pretending to be authentic Jamaicans! There is no way that any of them are from Jamaica and cook the food the way they do. This food has zero flavor at all it was not spicy that one bit. The only plus is that they are generous with their portions but I can cook better jerk chicken at home myself! I'd stay away cook it yourself people read more

I stopped in here last week and grabbed the curry chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. It was wonderful. The chicken is fall off the bone tender and seasoned perfectly. I will be back to try the pork and oxtail. read more

Was surprised how good the food was based on where it's located. Totally ignore the less than appealing shopping center and enjoy the food here. Oxtails. Rice & peas. Parties. All are delicious. read more

I was excited to get some Jamaican food for a change. The prices were decent and the location isn't far from my job. I was disappointed though. I ordered curry chicken and I was given mostly bones and not too much actual chicken. Almost every bite I took had a bone or something else in it. The curry sauce itself was okay so was the cabbage and plantains I had as my sides, but the bones ruined it. Be weary! If you order curry chicken make sure you sift through the bones first. read more

The food was not as good as it used to be ,Oxtails had no flavor and taste watered do5,The jerk chicken was as dry as cardboard

The oxtail and brown meat (braised chicken dark meat) are authentic and exceptional!! Generous portions. What a find!

What great food and great value. The menu is not extensive, but what they offer is large portions of well made jerk pork and jerk chicken, as well as fried chicken and ox tail. This is true Caribbean cuisine. The Real Deal. The rice, cabbage, and plantains are delightful sides. I fed my family of four for less than $25 and had enough left over to eat the leftovers for dinner. read more

So I had the curry chicken, cabbage, & rice. portion was perfect, price was on point. but let me get to the main point. THE TASTE. It was like heaven on the end of my plastic fork, each bite, tender, seasoned, and juicy. Again, let me say, SEASONED. It was like all the Jamaican grandmothers came together for this curry chicken. Oh, let me not forget the rice. I'm Asian, I love rice, rice loves me. This rice was so moist and fresh. Ugh. I'm so sad i didn't get more. Like just go visit this place. This was my first time, but not my last. read more

This place is a hidden gem tucked away off the beaten path. Any and all self proclaimed foodies or lovers of good food and new unique food experiences must eat here. The food is simple with limited choices with complicated and delicious flavors mean you don't need endless options. Absolutely delicious. Don't forget your plantains. read more

Good food. Huuuge portions. Great staff. Reminds me of the food I used to eat in Sint Maarten when i lived there. Wish they had one other veggie option and toned the salt back a bit. They are always out of patties too. Will continue to go on occasion - glad they're here! read more

The staff was very welcoming. Makes you want to come back. I know everyone has their own style, but this did not taste like authentic Jamaican food. Although it did not taste authentic, the food is good! The food tasted more like an american version of Jamaican food. I am a native New Yorker with carribean parents. That being said, I got Jamerican stew chicken, rice and peas and mac n cheese. The chicken was tender and fall off the bone but had wayyy more browning sauce than I personally prefer. It made the carrots very dark. So dark that I couldn't tell what it was until I bit into it. The rice and peas had good flavor. Different but good. The mac n cheese wasn't baked but it was very, very tasty!! The chicken was missing that "cooked in" flavor. Like it wasn't left to marinate. The sauce was the flavor. It sauce paired well with the rice but again wayyy too much browning. Overall the food was decent. The price wasn't bad. A little over $20 for 2 plates is not bad at all. The portion size was satisfactory. I would def try again with a different meat choice. read more

Wow, the food is amazing at this unassuming gem of a find in Greenville. I cannot wait to go back. I'm not aware of any other Jamaican/Dominican restaurant in Greenville at the current time. Well worth it, and you should not be disappointed. read more

The Curry chicken was a blast . I also had the Jamaican mango juice which had my stomach feeling irie. Run a Boat is authentic Jamaican food ! Be sure to check em out ! read more

I love this place. Everything I've tried is well-seasoned and delicious, my favorites are the jerk chicken and the plantains. The curry chicken is great as well. You get big portions for a good price and the service is always friendly. One of my favorite food spots in Greenville by far. read more

Drove all the way here for a vegetable patty, which is clearly listed on the menu posted on their website AND in the store. Apparently they don't sell them. Uhhhhhm.....that would've been nice to know instead of advertising something that's not available. Oh well, guess it's off to Tropical Smoothie Cafe for other options. read more

Went to this location & ordered Curry Shrimp and veggies patties. Both were amazing! So glad this location is in Greenville. I called ahead so that it order was ready when I arrived and I was in and out in no time. The staff is friendly and the food was great! read more