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    Spices Caribbean Restaurant & Bar

    2.6 (31 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, Bars, Burgers
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Oxtail with rice and beans with cabbage.
    Linell B.

    First time here, and I heard they were pretty good. Tried an oxtail plate and was not pleased. Cabbage was not island style, no peas in the rice, and peas, and for $70, there was nothing but bone. Being that they open at 5 pm on Saturdays and close at 2am, I went around 8 pm thinking the place would be packed. There was a very lovely host who did show hospitality and kindness. However, the food was not that great.

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    Saju J.

    Different ambiance, great service, did not try much but happy with my fried plantain and the conversation

    FISH!
    Shane H.

    Spices From the Caribbean (also sometimes listed as Spiced Caribbean Bar and Restaurant) is budget food for a healthy price. Spices is located across from Columbus State University and the lack of college kids stopping by this bar and restaurant says a lot about the food, drinks, atmosphere. Upon entering one will immediately notice the sand floor which is a nice touch and adds to the Caribbean feel. The decor, art and even the tables all add to the tropical vibe and feel of the place. Unfortunately most of it ends right there. FOOD: Prices are steep considering the quality, portions and other nearby options. All of the food, except fried offerings, is made early in the day or even days before. It goes from the steam table to the microwave so their is no consistent quality and some days the food may be okay and others it may be downright awful. Everything starts in a frozen state (except salads and cabbage) and finds its way to your plate via fryer, boil or microwave. The beef and chicken patties are some of the best offerings on the menu, even though they are just heated up pre-frozen boxed patties. The jerk chicken can be an absolute delight if you get it "fresh" (made less than 24 hours ago). The rice and beans (you will notice the servers strangely call it "rice and peas", however there are no peas in it but red beans) can also be fairly enjoyable but it all depends on when it was made and who made it. Overall the only consistency in quality is with the frozen and heated and/or fried items. Things like chicken curry, oxtail, rice dishes or curried goat are too inconsistent to risk. Most of the dinner entrees and sides have been made 12 to 72 hours before and you will never know what you are gonna get. DRINKS: Spices has some authentic Caribbean drinks on the menu that are actually worth trying. However that would mean you would have to go here and do nothing but try peanut punch, which would really not be worth it. The bar is limited and severely lacking anything that would draw the local college clientele or anyone who has a taste for anything other than cheap rums, Nuvo and Hypnotiq. This is not the place to hang out with friends for a drink, the offerings are too few and the atmosphere does not lend itself to socializing. SERVICE: Service here can depend on who is working, who is managing and simple random chance. Spices seemingly prides itself on it's all female staff of less the "outgoing" servers. There is a real sense of "I don't know you and want nothing to do with you" from the moment you walk in the door. Asking for anything seems like a big deal and you might actually get better service at a Waffle House at 3AM, which says a lot since some of the surliest people in the industry work at Waffle House, the home of bad service. ATMOSPHERE: The regular clientele is largely locals since this place has no real draw. Their seems to be a "clique-ish" vibe with each group keeping to themselves and seemingly sitting back judging the other group. You can immediately sense the strange vibe in the place and no amount of Caribbean decor can make it any less comfortable. Combine the customer vibe with the server/employee vibe and you get a strange amalgamation of discomfort and creepiness. From the shady crowds in the back alley to the visible "dealings" going on inside and out, this place is uncomfortable and it wouldn't take you by surprise to see a task force come smashing through the front door. Overall this place offers overpriced lackluster microwaved or fried foods in an uncomfortable setting. The staff is less than friendly and the business itself is the epitome of the term "shady". Taking "taxes" from employee checks, while the IRS has no record of them. Disappearing timecards, no check stubs and worst of all (and also criminal) no Workmen's Compensation Insurance and now an upcoming lawsuit. We can't be sure how long this place will exist but we can be sure to avoid it until it meets it's demise by gross mismanagement or legal action. Visit at your own risk.

    Jerk Chicken, Cabbage, brown rice and beans. Delicious!
    Aerial A.

    I had a craving for Jamaican and Spices from the Caribbean really hit the spot. I was in Columbus visiting so I yelped and the reviews were half good half bad but we tried it out and was pleasantly surprised. Both my fiancé and I order jerk chicken and cabbage. I had beans and brown rice and he had white rice. Mine was much better ; ) The cabbage was a little.cold but delicious and sweet. The jerk chicken was not saucy like I expected but it was spicy and delicious. The beans and rice was cooked perfectly. The meals were affordable and filling, I believe he only spent $20. The only thing I didn't like is that it's not "family friendly." It's a bar and hookah lounge. The lights were dim and the space seemed small, the windows had red tent on them. I ordered and then sat in the car so that's why it's a 4 not a 5 but key point is: Food was great. We will be back (minus the kids).

    Bradley H.

    Had the ox tail, stew chicken and curry chicken, it was all great. Love the reggae music playing also.

    This is the standard shot from spices. They are ridiculously stingy here...look at this. Maybe 1.2oz of liquor...

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    Never here! They never answer the phone and to top it tasted like shit and oh yea they are never open!

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    Food was really good one day and nasty the next. Took forever to get service the next.

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    Service is moderate, but the food is excellent. Try the jerk chicken!

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    Great atmosphere! The food is good and the employees(ladies) greet you with warm smiles.

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