Fantastic food; the option to pick your sides and protein is fantastic. Great prices for quality food and flavor.

This restaurant located at prime area of Central Avenue. Street free parking is convenient for the visit. I was going to get the oxtails but the price was not reasonable. So I got some reasonable price bowl with the Cuban style pork. The side I have is coconut rice, sweet plantain and the mango quinoa salad. I recommend the mango quinoa. My wife got the smoke paprika chicken. Both bowl is tasty. read more

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This place was recommended to me by a friend. We needed a late night bite, and this spot hit all the marks. I got the coconut rice, the greens, the gandules, topped off with the pork and jerk aioli. So delicious and filling, our cashier knew we would need a to-go box and bag because the portions are heaping! He was so friendly and helped walk us through different dishes, and gave us great suggestions. Definitely check this spot out! read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Stopped in for a bite after reviewing the menu. The food was truly authentic coconut rice with beans and Sofrito along with beef was absolutely the way to go! They have seating inside and some seating outside if you prefer. The food was absolutely delicious. Definitely a small treasure worth searching for. A sweet older man was the one providing service serving our food and providing descriptions. The space is not a super fancy, but it's definitely a must if you truly would like a delicious meal. read more

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Loved this spot in downtown st Pete. The owner was super welcoming and gave us great recommendations. The beef was amazing and super tender, the plantains were delicious, and the serving sizes were actually quite large. read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

They let us sample the meat selection and they were all so good! Went with the paprika chicken and the coconut rice, sweet potatoes, and guacamole for the sides. The miso curry sauce is amazing! The staff were also so kind! We got it to go, as it was hot inside. Entire place is gluten free, except for the Cuban sandwich! read more

The Floribbean - Paprika Chicken, sweet potatoes, coconut rice, guacamole, and miso curry sauce - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

We stopped by towards the end of the night and were able to order and get our food immediately. The cashier was nice and friendly and inside was clean. I got the Island Umami Bowl which was really good and had a lot of flavor! The highlights were the chipotle sweet potatoes and the sweet plantains. They were really tender and had amazing flavors. The chicken was okay mainly due to the texture being a bit dry. I figured it was in the pot all day but it could have been more tender/moist. I also opted to switch sauces and got the Jerk Sauce which was absolutely delicious! read more

The Floribbean - Island Umami Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Our friends took us to St. Pete's and recommended The Floribbean for dinner. After a quick glance at their online menu, I was excited to check out their jackfruit. Walking into the place for the first time, I became an instant fan of the island vibe atmosphere. A man, who may have been the owner, greeted us right away. He was friendly, great humor, and fun to talk to. Sadly, he shared with me that he removed jackfruit off the menu because it wasn't very popular so he suggested I get the Curry Tofu which is made with coconut milk. I like that the menu clearly marks all vegan options. Ordering is easy. I picked Gandules (pigeon peas with tamari and brown sugar), Curtido Slaw, and Chipotle Sweet Potatoes for my 3 sides. I had the Jerk Aioli for the sauce. This bowl also comes with a small garnish of crispy plantains. Every single element of my bowl was so wonderfully flavorful in their own way and I legit made "mmm yum" noises with each bite, raving about how good the food is. I don't have a lot of experience with Caribbean food so this was my first time having gandules and jerk aioli. BTW, while I loved the jerk aioli, I really didn't need it because the food is tasty on its own. https://bit.ly/4hW6iw6 This is one of those restaurants that I will absolutely make time for the next time I'm in the area. 5-stars!!! read more

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This is super good food. Cannot wait to come back try some different proteas and sides. Great portions. Friendly staff. Hit this place! Will not be disappointed! read more

We enjoyed the food at The Floribbean and service was friendly. It was a bit pricy for the portion size but the sides were very varied and meat was cooked well. The beef was delicious but quite oily. The lime aioli was to die for! read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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No frills build your own bowl type of place or choose from the menu. They serve it right in front of you. Everything was flavorful and so good! I would say the cleanliness/orderliness is a bit unusual. The ingredients look slopped everywhere in uncovered containers. However, everyone was friendly and the food was good. I'll be returning. read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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So good! Amazing, helpful people with the most delicious food. You won't find anywhere else like this place. read more

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After a few drinks at 3 Daughters, we were getting a little hungry so we decided to take a short walk to the Floribbean. Here's my take on the experience: Quality of food: Good. You get to pick 3 sides to make a bowl or you can go with their signature bowls. We tried two of their signature bowls: Island Umami and the Yardbird. The Island Umami comes with smoked paprika chicken, coconut rice, chipotle sweet potatoes, sweet plantains, and miso sauce. The Yardbird has basically the same ingredients except for black beans instead of sweet potatoes and Jerk aioli instead of miso sauce. Both bowls were absolutely bursting with flavors and the portion size was huge! I would suggest splitting a bowl with someone next time especially because that coconut rice is super filling. Décor: kinda cool but could use more. They had a couple of little hula girl decorations made out of coconut. There wasn't much besides that other than the tables were also colorful. Cleanliness: okay. The tables were being kept mostly clean. Service: okay. The person taking the order was also the one that would create your bowl. They only had two people working on a Saturday night and both looked super tired and stressed. Price: reasonable. The bowls cost around $12 but the portion size is huge. If you're up for some healthy-ish food that's a little different than the usual then checkout The Floribbean. read more

The Floribbean - Yardbird - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Really great house made food! It's a great place to stop when you are downtown. Very friendly service and reasonable prices.

Great restaurant near downtown! I was craving something healthy and that was open around 11am on a Monday and this place popped up on my google search. The restaurant is fairly large on the inside. I was greeted by the staff member there who went over the menu with me. Menu is pretty simple to understand and full of different food items you can mix and match within a bowl. I decided to go with the yardbird but instead of getting coconut rice I substituted it with brown rice. It had smoked paprika chicken, plantains, brown rice, ginger black beans and jerk aioli. The staff are generous and gave you a liberal amount of protein compared to similar style chains like chipotle for example but you are paying about $4 more. The flavors were magnificent! It was extremely delicious but I'm not sure if it fits the healthy food category but definitely don't mistake it for junk food. Overall great join with plenty of space and great staff. Food is also delicious! Will definitely come back again. read more

The Floribbean - Yardbird Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

We really enjoyed our food here, as well as the gentleman working on sunday (may have been the owner) was so kind and helpful! Cuban sandwich was amazing and huge (eating second half for lunch rn). Super fresh ingredients for the bowl, highly recommend the coconut rice and the house made hot sauce. Fav drink was the coconut ginger lime! Nice to sit outside as well read more

Oh my gosh this food was delicious! I love a good bowl, and this one did not disappoint. The coconut rice was so flavorful and soft, the beans had a good ginger taste to them, the plantains were cooked perfectly, and the salsa had a great flavor. There were so many other options as well, so I'll have to come back to try them! The cashiers were very kind and quick, and the ambiance is pretty nice with plenty of seating. I will definitely be coming back! read more

The Floribbean - Veggie bowl with coconut rice, ginger lime black beans, plantains, salsa, and lime crema - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

I was craving Caribbean food one night and I gobbled this up omg... I got a jerk chicken bowl with ginger black beans, coconut rice, plantains, callaloo, and curry miso sauce. So many popping flavors and the textures were perfect, like the chicken was so soft and everything just worked together so well. Did takeout and it was ready in like 10 mins. And as I was picking up they reminded me I can add a free sauce! Yay! read more

This place is so good. The guys working are so nice and helpful, the braised beef is so good, it's very affordable for a lot of food. 10/10 recommend!! read more

A delicious experience! Very casual, friendly location.. Very flavorful and hostess helped us make our selection. If you are missing Cuban or Caribbean food, come here! read more

Jerk chicken was dry. Oxtail was lacking flavor with crazy amounts of fat. $28 for 2 oxtails is also crazy work. "Mix greens" was a salad that had a bunch of decaying pieces of arugula in it. I was under the impression that I was about to get some steamed veggies not a salad. I guess I was mislead by such a high rating on what to expect. My 3 year old like her kids pork bowl so that's where the 2 star instead of 1 star came from. The clientele in the place led me to believe they haven't had the real versions of the food they seemed to love. I wont be back. Next time I'll just get my regular goto togo food and eat it outside somewhere instead of looking for a sit down. read more

Food was so good! I had the Cari beans and rice.. The beans were flavorful, and I'm not sure what was in the salsa was but it was so good.. service was amazing .. Im sorry that i didn't catch the young lady name but she was the kindest person! Im def coming back.. read more

Got adventurous & hungry after visiting the great breweries of the area and decided to brave the Floribbean which is basically a diner with a Caribbean food. Went right in for the Oxtails which was savory and fall of the bone delicious! Boy did it hit the spot on the tongue and in the stomach. Came with ginger black beans and sweet plantains which perfectly complemented the meal! read more

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Amazing service, Loved the coconut lime ginger juice! You gotta get their chips and queso!

This place is great. The food is very tasty with many many options to create a unique bowl each time. Everything from sweet to savory to spicy. Service is always great and the place feels a bit like you're in the caribbean. Definitely need to make this a more regular spot! read more

Wanted to try something new and enjoyed the food the coconut rice in the yard was a nice surprise in taste. The man at the counter was helpful. Interior was nice but small. My only complaint would be that the plantains were a bit stiff to my liking but overall flavor was on point. read more

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Delicious food and great portions! We tried the Island Umami and Fresh Mex and loved both. Very fresh! Thank you!

What chipotle/qudoba bowls should be like. Fresh, authentic, delicious ingredients. Quick, helpful service. Good juices that you can add liquor to. read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Awful food, mush and burnt plantains, dried up jerk chicken! Shame on this owner. The place smells like sewer, the food price is a false advertisement. It states on the menu and on the choice board $12.99. The old man said forget that price since that was 2 years ago. The pics online are NOTHING like what it looks like inside, or the food bowls. I will never go there again. Someone is going to get sick from this food sitting there, drying out. Sell the place to someone who cares. The concept is good, but this owners greed is bigger. ​ read more

I have not had much Caribbean food in the past, so when I was walking by The Floribbean around lunch time, I poked my head in to look at the menu and decided to try something new! I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm a sucker for a customizable bowl. I love how it's decorated and I didn't expect it to be as big as it was! Surprisingly, I was the only person in at the time, but there's quite a bit of space for when it gets busier. I concocted a bowl of protein, rice, and and veggies and got sauce on the side. It was a massive portion of food and extremely flavorful. I would definitely go back! read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Great food good serving of meat for price. don't get that very often. Nice and have modelos read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

What an awesome find at midnight on a Saturday! The service was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us some samples to try. I had the pork. It was delicious and perfect for late night. This will be my go to place when out in St Pete. read more

The Floribbean - Pork - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Came in on a Sunday and enjoyed a Cuban pork with plaintains, and coconut rice and beans. The food was good and definitely put a different spin to Caribbean food many of us know. The service was great and the restaurant was pretty big. I come back again! read more

So. Much. Flavor. Everything had flavor AND they offer sauces, but really, you don't need it. Mango freaking quinoa. Oh heck yes!! My 6 year old said from 10-9 billion he gives it 9 billion. Plantains as a side is 4 pieces and they're good--no crispy edges--but sweet and tasty. The chicken is chunks (cooked perfectly--not too dry but cooked through). Beef and pork are pulled. Did I mention that everything has flavor? Pay attention to the little peppers. They pack a mild to medium heat so if you don't do heat, don't do spicy things. Obviously. I ordered the sweet heat Havana, but ate it too quickly to take a picture. I got an extra sauce ($1) of the lime crema because as I suspected the jerk aioli would be a little spicy (it was). Honestly, you don't need the sauce. It's nice to have, and I know it comes in the tiny container. Don't even sweat it. You don't need much if at all. read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Excellent food! Every dish I tasted (in my own Create Your Own Bowl & my hub's Sweet Havana Heat) was so delicious. Just what I was hoping for. We went boating this morning & we were hungry & tired, needed some hearty and tasty food to restore us. My hub came here a few weeks ago after he picked up his bike after they made some adjustments to it at The Bikery nearby. He loved the food and suggested I try it today. The Floribbean is a great little cafe. Quick (you choose your mains & sides from the counter, pick a tropical juice drink, then pay. You can take it out or sit inside to eat your yummy meal. We both highly recommend it. read more

As good as Cubano as I have had. Also, the Plantains and Acai drink were excellent. Highly recommended. read more

The Floribbean - Floribbean indoors - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

This is a new favorite of mine! I absolutely love the sweet Havana bowl they do here and the bowls are well portioned and super affordable! The best part though was definitely the service! I left my wallet at the restaurant and when I called back two days later a very sweet and cool lady had been keeping an eye on it and had it waiting for me! Good people good food, can't recommend this place more :) read more

The Floribbean - Sweet Havana Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Yum yum yum yum yum. My friend suggested we try this place out and I am so happy we did. The owner makes everything from scratch and was so friendly. Vegan options too! Meat was tender flavors were very complex and so delicious. I will be coming here very frequently. If you don't try this place you're missing out! read more

The Floribbean - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

OK, this is a bit of a hole in the wall in the art district. There's ample seating and it's not super fancy. However, the food is off the chain! Very flavorful and delicious., from the coconut rice, which is creamy and delicious, to the ginger, black beans, two moist and tender chicken. The jerk chicken has some heat so I opted for the paprika bowl and added extra plantains. I shared a jerk chicken empanada which was delicious also. My husband and my son had Cubans and they said the sandwich was good but the paprika bowl "slapped" and would be there ongoing Goto. The owner is super nice. They build the balls as they go and operate on island time so be patient. It's be worth the wait. One word of caution is that the adjacent paid parking charges $17 for two hours. Look for parking on a side street in this crowded area and save your money to buy another bowl!! NOMMMMM. I am now craving it from California. read more

Lovely staff and great food! If you're in search of a quick note for lunch, this is the place to go! You have the option of getting one of the signature bowls or customizing your own. Highly recommend getting the garlic lime braised beef and corn salad read more

The Floribbean - Custom Build a Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida