tried the fried fish w/ escovitch and festival at jazzfest. very flavorful and friendly service! read more

Afrodisiac - fried catfish, escovitch, festival - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came through for our last meal before heading home on a Sunday about midday. There was no crowd. Maybe 5 people in the entire establishment. After being seated and ordering drinks. I was really looking forward to trying this place but unfortunately the menu was so limited. No jerk boudin balls, no crawfish Etoufee, fried fish, no oxtails, no Mac and cheese, only 1 order of Brussels sprouts. Still decided to try what they had available. We were told that there would be a 45 min wait for Mac and cheese. Waited over an hour and a half on food and still no Mac and cheese. Service to and from the table was extremely slow! Brussels sprouts came out over cooked. Mushrooms were great! Cooked well still had texture and moisture. Delicious. Jerk chicken was okay. Nothing special really with the flavoring, was cooked well though. Plantains were really good and cooked well. Coco curry shrimp was bussin! Great flavoring and this shrimp was fried to perfection. Pretty spicy but that wasn't a problem for me. Best dish I tasted from the establishment. Lamb chops were good. They were small I think for the price honestly. But no complains about them. The service is what would keep me from coming back here. For it not to be packed I felt like they were way too slow. We spent 2 hours just sitting there waiting. As far as the ambiance is concerned it's NOLA don't expect white table cloth dining at a local spot. read more

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Afrodisiac is one of my favorites at French Quarter Fest. I always get the jerk catfish and grits and it always hits. I only wish there was less butter- it's almost overwhelming how much oil is in the grits but it still tasted great. The service was friendly and quick. I had to make a stop at the storefront and try more of the menu. read more

Afrodisiac - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Heavily debated posting this because I don't want the annoying tiktokers and influencers infiltrating this place as there are not many good Jamaican places nearby. This is the real deal. We stopped by around 8p not too far before closing and sadly most dishes were out but we loved the jerk shrimp and salmon. Sweet plantains were perfect. Rice and peas cooked with love. Backyard is lovely with palms and outfitted with warm lighting and good vibes, felt transported back to our favorite spots in Jamaica. read more

Afrodisiac - Jerk shrimp with rice and peas, Caribbean fries and sweet plantains - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

OMG! I'll start off with the positive! The vibe was cool with the live music and the atmosphere! Very chill! The area is decent as well! Now, let's get to the service! Terrible! Drinks took an hour and the food took 2 hours! Mind you, no communication with the server about the wait time and once approach about the wait time, the manager was rude (talking loud and very unprofessional)! Manager came out and made thing worst then it already was to customers who waited over 2 hours for food! She mention being kinda aggressive! Going to this establishment, was a birthday dinner with guests and had to leave empty handed! And this is a polite review! It's more that can be said but I hope others do try this spot and have a great time! Grade: D read more

I went back and caught happy hour. I started with the jerk chicken nachos that were only $6 and a house cocktail, Guava Rita which was half off. Next I had the Flying High ( jungle bird). My entree was the Rasta pasta with oyster mushrooms. They had a few ppl outside dining and just one couple inside. Very chill vibes. The staff is always attentive. read more

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The food is amazing (the main dishes are, not the other options. Ordered the avocado salad - it was underwhelming). Among the main dishes, turkey neck bone dish was the best. You can order 3 side dishes with the main dishes. Go with those - lots of interesting options. The service is slow. You sort of have to accept that - it's is like having your personal chef and it takes time for them to cook. Place is very warm and interesting. Bob Marley mural sets the ambiance. read more

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Man, I was not ready for this place and I mean that in the best way possible! We were greeted and seated quickly, which was a great start. Now, I'll be honest--the food took a little while to come out, but the flavor that followed? 100% worth the wait! I even joked with the owner that I might bring a snack next time just so the wait doesn't inconvenience them, because once that food hits the table, it's go time! Everything was on point from the warm, attentive service to the freshness and bold flavor of every single dish. I had the honey jerk salmon, shrimp curry, jerk chicken, plantain/sweet potato combo, Brussels sprouts, and garlic mashed potatoes. Yes, I went all in and yes, it was amazing. Talk about exceeding expectations. Sheesh! If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and get ready to be impressed. read more

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Oxtails on point! Always friendly in here. The food is always so yummy. If you are a regular the rewards program is great. Altho the oxtails were $35 I had $14 in rewards that reduced the price to $21. The rewards build quickly so be sure to sign up. read more

Afrodisiac - Oxtails, Mac n cheese, plantains - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food and service !!! Real good music inside too!!! I had the jerk chicken plate, and my girl had the fried fish jerk sandwich. The plate comes with three sides, try and go early. read more

I LOVE the curry shrimp appetizer; hooked on the generous, flavorful oxtails and lamb chops; Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese are just as good!! I'm dying while they're closed for the French Quarter and Jazz Festivals!!! read more

Okay visited recently and when I tell you! This food is so damn good. We ordered jerk turkey necks, Rasta pasta and fried fish. Sides; Caribbean fries, dirty rice, Mac and cucumber salad. One I am not a big rice person I INHALED the dirty rice it was incredible! The turkey was cooked to perfection, falling off the bone. The Mac and cheese was pretty close to my mamas. And the salad tasted like an island in a bowl. I cannot recommend this cook, food and restaurant enough. It is Caribbean so do not hold them to whatever schedule you have... they move with the spirit and they are cooking with love so you should not be in a rush. read more

Afrodisiac - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Affordable place to eat good food with friendly staff. They have a nice back patio area that is nice to sit at when the weather is nice.

Everything about this place is amazing! Food, vibe, the staff is cool, decor. It feels very homey! I had no complaint about anything on my plate. As someone who travels often and eats a little everything, everywhere...this Caribbean spot is can't wait to come back and try something new! read more

Afrodisiac - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This Girley Girl loves authentic Jamaican cuisine! When our Women's Book Club decided to host our meeting here I was excited because it would be my first time dining here. It's has vibrant decor and a casual atmosphere. The owners are a husband and wife team who are hands on. Their names are Shaka and Karon (Chef Kay). Chef Kay prepares the meals fresh while Shaka takes orders and serves. I enjoyed the Jerk Turkey Necks and Nachos. The Jerk Turkey necks is an appetizer, served with 3 large pieces that were seasoned well and tender! The Jerk Nachos were so delicious! I customized mine with chicken breast and added Jerk Shrimp. It's accompanied with a pineapple/avocado pico and Jerk Barbecue Sauce. These are not your "average" nachos and I loved them! The only reason I'm giving them a 4-Star vs. 5-Star is because we had a group of 12 and it took more than an hour once the food began to be served until everyone had their meal. The plates came out one at a time. I will definitely be coming back to dine here, just not with a large group! I enjoyed conversing with Shaka and Chef Kay prior to leaving, this certainly made me feel valued and welcome. I highly recommend you check them out! read more

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The food was amazing. I had the lamb chops and my husband had the turkey necks. Everything was great. Even the sides. We'll be back for sure read more

Afrodisiac - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Oh man, ever have a meal so fire that words simply won't do it justice so it takes you a few weeks to write a review? That's how I've been with this place. We rolled in for lunch, six stomachs growling, and devoured everything in sight. Cocktails, apps, mains, sides - not a single dud. And then there were the Brussels sprouts. I expected the usual greasy sugary bomb (which has a time and place). But no sir, not these bad boys. Every bite was like a tiny hallelujah chorus for vegetables. The seasoning emphasized the freshness of the sprouts. It wasn't just the food, though. You could tell this chef cared, like he poured his soul into every spice sprinkle and ingredient choice. We even saw him coming back from maybe a grocery run with what can only be described as a farmers' market bounty of fresh produce. The drinks were crafted with the same love, layers of thoughtfully considered flavor. We bathed in sunshine on their gorgeous patio in the backyard, served by the sweetest folks from the chef himself, to the server, to the bussers. The seating was ample there. I left dreaming of return visits, my stomach already plotting its next meal. I cannot emphasize how much you owe it to your tastebuds to go to Afrodisiac. Trust me. read more

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Don't walk, run to this hidden gem. We went around 7pm on a Friday and were seated immediately. Food See below. Service With the exception of how you order, it's the traditional table service. A member of the staff brings out your order, removes dishes, and other requests. You order and pay either via QR code or register. Everyone we interacted with was hospitable. We felt valued. 10/10 Ambiance Small, cute, bright and colorful. The outside patio is really nice, but it was a damp night, so we sat inside. The Jamaican music was on point. 8/10 Lagniappe I like that you have a couple ordering and payment options. We chose the QR code method for both, which was fast and convenient. The other option is the traditional way, which is to order at the register. Jerk turkey necks - 10/10; they've elevated the turkey neck game. Tender, jerky, the sauce. Jerk BBQ shrimp - 10/10; this is a new way of making BBQ shrimp, and I'm here for it. Corn maque choux - 10/10; unlike any corn maque choux I've had. It tasted like crab and corn bisque. Spicy ginger wings - 9/10 Crawfish etouffee fries - 9/10; fried bananas never tasted so good. Hibiscus lemonade - 9/10; yum, more please. Jerk chicken - 9/10; tender, jerky, smoky. Jamaican fried drum - 8/10; the fish was good, but I had drum twice this week, so I was over it. Why did I order it? Sweet potato plantain mash - 8/10; like it sounds, mashed sweet potatoes. Curry shrimp stew - 8/10 Brussel sprouts - 7/10; if Brussel sprouts are on the menu, we're ordering it. These needed more olive oil and salt. read more

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I enjoy the food ~~ but I am frustrated everytime I order through Uber Eats ~~ the order goes through and then 30 minutes later the restaurant cancels the order. I have also stopped by in person to eat in and the wait is ridiculously long...... read more

Food was BOMB! The chicken nachos were great and literally stuffed. The jerk Turkey necks with the cabbage and Caribbean fries with the rice... I don't even have words. The jerk turkey necks are nothing to miss out on. Also had the Jamaican fried catfish. The strawberry sidecar was very tasteful! Service was great and everyone was attentive including the owner! Definitely a great food spot in New Orleans! Also had the homemade lemonade. read more

Afrodisiac - Jerk Turkey Necks - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Service her is top notch! It is truly an experience. Rastas are in full effect. The music, the art work adorning the walls are part of the cultural experience as you dove into their food. I have had jerk chicken but once I ate jerk chicken here, my mind was like," I have never had jerk chicken." THATS HOW GREAT THE JERK CHICKEN IS!! My husband had the goat burger and it was phenomenal! You will not be disappointed going here! read more

Afrodisiac - Beautiful wall mural. - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I ordered the jerk chicken nachos w/added shrimp and they were soooo good! the food was really fresh and had a good flavor. when I went, they seemed to be really behind and overwhelmed possibly due to staffing. that's a part of business though, so I wasn't bothered. nonetheless , everything was good. they served and accommodated us really well! the seating areas were comfortable and it's decently spacious! would definitely recommend and i've been wanting to go back! read more

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This place is wonderful! I love everything! The food is flavorful, cooked well, and smells amazing. I have not had a bad experience. Every single thing I have eaten off of the menu, which is probably everything but the Rasta pasta, has not disappointed. The service, whether eating in or taking out, has been friendly and pleasant. It takes a while for the food to be prepared, because it is made from scratch (made to order). The restaurant is small, but comfortable. There is an outside patio, but I am unsure if it is used or not. I hope that Afrodisiac remains a fixture in the Gentilly area. read more

Visited about 2 times. Hidden gem restaurant in Gentilly. Loved the oxtails, anything with rum punches are good the wings are ooh and always looking for updates to menus. Great outside patio area. read more

Absolutely without a doubt some of the best food I have ever had at a restaurant. Every single thing we ordered made our mouth happy and made us moan with pleasure!! read more

Afrodisiac is a great spot. I found them a while back through beignet festival and now I've been to the their restaurant location twice for lunch. The owners are great amazing people that put lots of love into their food. The food is very tasty and spices that take you through a Caribbean ride. The place is a cute house turned restaurant in Gentility that sets the mood like a little shack back in an island with sounds of Jamaica. The service was great and food came out pretty quick. I had the Brussels, Callaloo as sides which are pretty fire. And then had jerk chicken late with rice. My coworkers had the Jamaican burger which all has a lot of good flavors and spice. I recommend here for lunch or anytime you wish to leave the regular old Cajun food. This place is great and you must try. I would recommend them to bring their stuffed beignets to their menu. Cause they are pretty fire and give a little fusion on 1 dish to the locals. Keep going my friends keep going. read more

Came in on a Saturday afternoon, ordered and sat for an hour and 45 minutes. They kept telling us we were up next, but the food never came. We walked. Some of my party stayed I hopes of having a great meal. They left after 2 hours of waiting. Not sure what's up but it was a horrible experience. read more

The lamb chops are the best I've ever had! My wife tried the jerk chicken sandwich and instantly devoured!

Wow! That's all I have. Lol. I ordered the the Jerk Burger and it did not disappoint. This burger was by far the most satisfying thing I've eaten in a minute. Nice portion, super juicy, brioche bun....*chefs kiss*! I thought I'd need to go home and doctor it up, nope. I paired it with the Guava Margarita (on happy hour), perfect choice. Service was excellent from order to pickup. Very courteous and super friendly. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. As a discriminating foodie, I'm excited! read more

The service was great!! The young gentleman at the counter was very friendly and had a lot of patience with us as we had many questions about the menu on our first visit. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. This Jamaican food was definitely some of the best I've tasted so far. The jerk chicken nachos had a nice balance of flavors & were so good that I was bummed I had to share them lol. The jerk fish sandwich was good, although a tad bit salty, but still good enough to enjoy & unfortunately didn't come with sides. My boyfriend had the lamb chops, which I sampled. We both agreed the lamb chops were perfectly seasoned! The garlic mashed potatoes was good as well. My boyfriend also enjoyed the Brussels sprouts and rice & peas. My least favorite was the rice & peas. The place doesn't look like much on the outside... the inside is neat, small & cozy. I would love to try out more of their menu! read more

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Food was delicious! Seating both indoor and outdoor was very nice also. I ordered the bbq shrimp, macaroni and cabbage. All 3 were flavorful and spicy (but not to spicy). Cleared my sinuses but didnt burn my tongue. Will definitely be back! read more

hand down the best food in town. in fact, it's probably my favorite resturaunt of all time... yet ive only ever gotten takeout. if you like flavor, look no further. read more

Hands down, one of the best meals I've had...period. Friendly, attentive staff send it over the top.

Food, service, ambiance, and everything about this place is amazing! I've tried the ox tails, jerk chicken, jerk fish, and every side I could! My family loves this place highly recommend! read more

For dinner tonight, I ordered take out and got the Fried Jerk Fish Sandwich, Caribbean Fries, and Sweet Potato/Plantain mash. No exaggeration, the fish sandwich might have been one of the single best sandwiches I have had in all of NOLA. The fries and mash were excellent as well; overall this was better Jamaican food than I had on the actual island itself during my honeymoon. The spice level was done really well and layered with tons of flavor on top of heat, everything balanced out nicely. The staff were super friendly, the food was hot and packaged really well, and the restaurant is really decorated well and clean. I'll absolutely be back. 10/10 experience. read more

Literally the best food I've had in a long time...food for the soul..food for the joy! Great service and great ambience, and did I mention the food was good? read more

Do I recommend this business? You're damn right I do! When you walk in, you're going to see colorful painted walls. It really sets the atmosphere on the experience you're about to get. The service was great. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. They showed us how we could order - which was to either go up to the register or use QR code. Started off with a frozen mango daiquiri, and I absolutely love it. It's not one of those daiquiri's that are loaded with added sugar. It was just natural and taste amazing. I'm still thinking about it. The food? Wow. I ordered the jerk oyster mushrooms as shown in the photo and was not disappointed. They were cooked and crisp to perfection right along with one of the sides I ordered - the roasted Brussels. Along with that, came the sweet plantain mash, which was creamy and a good balance to the savory items. Then of course, the rice and peas went great with the garlic cabbage. Everything was good and I will definitely be back. Do yourself a favor and try this place out. You won't regret it! read more

Afrodisiac - Jerk Oyster Mushrooms, Pan Roasted Brussel sprouts, Sweet Potato & Plantain Mash, Smothered Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This little place is a must if your visting NOLa , I was down from NC for work related training. As someone with the love of food and different cultures from around the world and let's not forget the intense love i have for reggae music, i just had to go . The food was absolutely amazing and beautiful, the establishment was just as much . read more

Hello everyone, I went to Afrodisiac because of the review on the Jerk Turkey Necks and I was not let down. It just so happened that that particular week Afrodisiac had a combo special which consisted of Turkey Necks ,rice and peas and two sides for $16.00 which was perfect. My two sides consisted of double Plantain fries which were perfect. This was my first time having Jerk Turkey Necks and Plantain fries and I enjoyed everything on the plate! The owners and the staff are perfect! It did take some time for the food to be prepared but that was because of the evening crowd but he did he warn me in advance so I got a few cooooooold Red Stripes for the wait which were perfect. I promise you that you will enjoy and probably run into friends and make new friends. Enjoi!!!!! PS Afrodisiac, please make the Jerk Turkey Neck combo permanent on the menu . Thanks read more

Found this place while searching Jamaican food near our hotel. It was an 11 min drive so you'll need a car or Uber, but it was deliciousssss! Expect to wait for your food 30 min - 1 hr but honestly it's worth the wait and the staff is super friendly. Although I want to take a star off for the long wait time, seriously y'all the food makes up for it. Plus if you've ever visited ANY Caribbean island then you know, they're just on island time lol Would def return and recommend! read more

Afrodisiac - Rasta pasta with jerk chicken & jerk chicken with rice & peas + 2 sides - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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