AMAZING, doubles are fantastic, so much flavor! Got a small…read moreoxtail platter, oxtail was very soft; melted in the mouth. Also had the Mango chow and mango curry, both were great; mango curry is great to dip roti in.

My family lucked upon the place and walked out with more food than we anticipated buying. The…read moredoubles are out of this world.!!!!!. The flavors were bursting in your mouth after every bite. Simply amazing.

My daughter took me to lunch today at Ray's Caribbean and American food. Their lunch special is…read morefourteen dollars and that includes a house made non alcoholic drink, your protein, rice and peas, a cabbage side and plantaines. My protein was the jerk pork my daughter's was the curry chicken. Both were excellent and plentiful. We actually took some home. Highly recommend this place.

I've been here several times over the years, but unfortunately the quality of the food has…read morenoticeably declined. This review is long overdue. On my most recent visit, everything was bland and lacked seasoning. The rice was dry, and overall the meal was disappointing compared to what I remember from previous visits. It feels like there may have been a change in ownership or management at some point because the food and overall quality are not what they used to be. I hope they can make improvements and get back to the standards that made me a repeat customer in the past.

Delicious food. As of 4/26 they are moving from the Ocean City location they were in to a new…read morelocation that hasn't opened yet.

Ambiance: Very quaint & comfortable. No frills but all the feels of Jamaican hospitality…read more.. Service: I can not remember the name of the young lady who helped us (blame my memory) but she was AMAZING! Very attentive, very easy to communicate with. Food: Babbbby delicious. Truly authentic Jamaican. I have been to Jamaica so many times and it reminds my of every local spot I have ever been to. I had the oxtails, rice & peas and cabbage. EXCELLENT! Washed it all down with a Ting! I highly recommend this spot!

Omggg this spot is soooooooo gooooood!!! I get it on Tuesdays at the Farmers Market in Pentagon…read moreCity. They STACK your plate, the price is a little expensive, but you get a lot of food so it's worth it. If you don't eat a lot you could probably make two meals out of it. I've enjoyed everything from the beef patties, the jerk chicken, the brown stew, the pea rice, and the veggies / plantains. Those are my go to options here. They grill all the meats so it has that nice touch to it. It's casual and the staff are super kind. I will continue going here.

THIS IS THE BEST CARRIBEAN SPOT IN NOVA!!!! Follow their Instagram to find where they are each…read moreweek. I order ahead online and picked up my food at the Frontier Kitchen in Chantilly. It was easy and quick. Just make sure you call the number when you arrive for pick up. The Oxtail and Brown Stew Chicken were perfectly cooked. So tender and rich in flavor. Both came with delicious Rice and Peas, Steamed Cabbage, and Plantains. Each order was generous portion.. could almost feed 2 people. We also really loved their Spicy Beef Patty and Jerk Chicken Patty!!

I had the oxtail dinner. It was spot on. It reminded me of NYC Flatbush Brooklyn style done…read moreright!!!! I went back again the next day. The customer service was wonderful too. The best in Delaware so far.

Brown stewed is more like a red gravy. Will try Jerk Chicken next time. Rice and peas is good and…read moreso is the cabbage!! Service was quick.

Pasta with Jerk chicken is amazing! A very nice relaxing Friday dinner with the most thoughtful and…read morekind server Jeffrey everything from the food to the drinks and dessert were presented and perfectly timed for the best dinner experience! Thank you Jeffrey you are a calm and fun guy to have at any Friday dinner! I'll be back most definitely!

I have been wanting to try this spot out for a long time. I was in the area and said let me stop…read more The inside was nice with dining in two separate areas not including dining outside. I ordered on a large tablet kiosk. The price was pretty high for the food. I chose jerk chicken, coco bread and a beef patty. My order came out before the alotted time of 15 minutes (out in about 5 minutes). I couldnt wait to jump into to tasting my food. I immediately ate the beef patty which by far was the best of my meal. It was flaky and tasty. I then ate the coco bread which was soft and satisfying. When I got home I indulged in the main meal and sadly was disappointed. The rice was dry, the cabbage was plain/tasteless and the jerk was not good. I have had a hard time getting authentic cooked carribean/jamaican food. Its so commercialized and missing steps and seasoning. It may satisfy someone else but this is not what I will rush across town to get and the price was high for a meal that I am not going to eat. Good part was the beef patty was the highlight making it 3 stars.

I walked down the street today to find that Island Flavor Cuisine has moved in through the…read morerestaurant-revolving-door of 353 N Calvert. Serving a wide range of traditional Jamaican cuisine and catering mainly to the courthouse lunch pack, the shop is run by a really friendly Jamaican lady that will walk you through the menu and show you the wares. I asked for some spicy noise to pound back the cold Bmore winds. She recommended the goat curry platter ($8.50) which came on a bed of red beans and rice with a side of steamed cabbage and a few slices of fried plantain. The goat curry was delicious. Tender hunks of goat meat served on the bone were well flavored but not spicy at all. The sauce was great and well-textured but sadly, the red beans and rice were disappointingly flavorless. It left me trying to ration my bites with sauce and meat to flavor all the rice. The fried plantains on the other hand were the best I've ever had. Slightly gummy from caramelization on the outside, tender and smooth inside, they beat any weak bananas I ate on Spanish III field trips or even in Costa Rica. I definately will give this place another go, the jerk chicken looked ridiculous. Give this place a shot, just make sure your beans and rice get sauced up good and try 'em plaintains.

This review is for the new location in Middle River. It was very tasty and the staff is super…read morefriendly. I've gotten the curry chicken and stew with rice and peas and it was divine! Definitely try them out because it's a hidden gem.

I first learned about B&L Caribbean Restaurant through social media and immediately added it to my…read more"must try soon" list. So when I found myself in Carlisle for Ice Fest 2026, it felt like the perfect opportunity to stop in for an early dinner and finally see what all the buzz was about. Quick logistics note before we dive into the food: parking can be a bit tricky. Metered street parking is available but the area stays busy, so be prepared. The Pomfret Street Parking Garage and nearby lot are great backup options -- especially when you're walking in sub-zero temperatures and just want to get inside somewhere warm as quickly as possible. We walked in around 3pm and were the only guests at the time -- not surprising given the weather outside, but stepping into the warm, cozy interior felt like instant relief. The man behind the counter greeted us right away and was friendly and ready to help. After surveying the menu (and trying not to order one of everything), we decided to sample both the traditional Caribbean offerings and a nod to their hot dog roots. We ordered the Jerk Rib Platter ($16) with macaroni and cheese and cabbage as sides, plus a lemonade ($5). We also added a Hot Dog Combo with fries ($8) topped with chili, mustard, and onions, along with a Diet Pepsi. Total came to about $35 with tip, which felt reasonable. While our food was being prepared, the screen behind the counter kept lighting up with new online orders, so clearly we weren't the only ones with this place on our radar. Our food came out quickly and looked fantastic -- generous portions without being overwhelming, which was honestly refreshing. Jerk Ribs: Absolutely incredible. Moist, tender, fall-apart-in-your-mouth goodness. The jerk sauce added afterward brought a delicious balance of sweet heat that built gradually without crossing into "regret" territory. Perfectly done. Macaroni & Cheese: I do not say this lightly -- this might be the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. Big, tender noodles. Creamy, rich cheese sauce. Perfect seasoning with whatever magical spice blend they're using. I would return solely for this mac and cheese and feel zero shame about it. Cabbage: Another unexpected standout. Perfectly cooked -- not mushy, not bland -- just tender, lightly sweet, and finished with a subtle tang that kept it interesting. I wasn't sure about ordering cabbage at first, but now I'm wondering why I don't order cabbage more often. Hot Dog: A solid addition. Grilled (not boiled -- thank you!), topped with chili, mustard, and sautéed onions that elevated the whole thing. Fries: Standard seasoned frozen fries. Perfectly fine, but clearly not the star of the show with everything else shining so brightly. Overall, B&L Caribbean Restaurant absolutely delivered. Warm hospitality, incredible flavors, and a menu that already has me planning my next visit -- because I need more mac and cheese and cabbage in my life, and that fried catfish is already calling my name. No plane ticket to St. Lucia required -- just bring your appetite.

We stopped in later in the evening and were excited to find it open later than posted. I am really…read morepicky about Jamaican cuisine because so many people try to make it and fail because they cheat on the spices or don't cook it long enough. B&L nailed everything we tried that night. As I'm sitting here writing this review, I'm actually wishing I had a plate of their food in front of me. I'm craving it now that I'm thinking about it . . . Any way. I opted for the jerk chicken. Amazing when made well, annoying when made poorly. This was made well. Perfectly cooked. I asked for the spicy sauce. Not a ton of heat, but enough to make it a very enjoyable entree. I would 100% order it again. My sides were the sweet plantains and the cabbage. The sweet plantains were perfect. Dark, sweet, caramelized, with those little crisp bits that are so so so so tasty. Seriously, I'd stop there just to be the sweet plantains as a snack. And the cabbage . . . I couldn't stop eating it. It was so good. The seasoning was spot on, the cabbage had been cooked enough to be soft but not fall apart into mush. The cabbage was what I actually finished first. Because we thought they were closing minutes after we arrived, we ordered our food to go. The servings were good despite being in to-go containers. I hate places that skimp on orders when you put them in a container with a lid. Hubby wasn't hungry so he ordered one of the patties. Despite being late, it was still good. I'm not sure when they had been made, but it was the last one, tasted fantastic, and the crispy outside was flavorful. The woman helping us from behind the counter was incredibly nice and answered all of our questions. She gave great recommendations. We loved our food. My hubby tried my items and regretted not being hungry because he also loved the food I can't wait to return. Definitely two thumbs way up.

Wonderful! Great to…read morefind Caribbean/Haitian food in the area. Heat is a little muted, probably best for most. Still spicy and flavorful. Rice and peas (technically they are beans) you get is plentiful. Many dishes also come with cabbage and black beans (almost soupy) on the side, if you like, at no extra charge. Beef patties are delish, or so I am told :( Before I could try them, fellow diner had already consumed both! Maybe next time. Unfortunately too, no coco bread :( For vegetarians, there are options. Their vegetable stew was quite good. Also got a free sample with order. I picked the brown stew chicken, another tasty. Service very friendly. And takeout nicely packaged.

What a cute restaurant with authentic Caribbean food, friendly staff, pleasant music and a great…read morevibe. We had the jerk chicken and red snapper. Both were delicious, along with the sweet plantains, cabbage, and Mac and cheese. Would highly recomme

I tried this today at the Waynesboro Market days! Very very good! I am impressed. I got the…read morefried pork, rice with beans, and legume. I'll definitely be back for more! Excellent service and excellent food! Thank you!

The Rasta pasta with the shrimp was off the hook! Perfect amount of spice and flavors the whole way…read morethrough. Will be going back. Just tried them at the Hagerstown Caribbean Carnival.