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    Cafe MoBay

    4.3 (195 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Escovitch Snapper Rolls
    Oi W.

    8/11/24; 8/13/24 & 8/16/24 We found Cafe Mo Bay through Grubhub. We don't like going out on Sundays hehehe Our order was Ackee and Fish and Jerk Chicken and a side of Cornbread with Mango Butter. Everything was delicious!! Of course we had to go out and try in person. We got Mango Punch, Snapper Roll, Oxtail with Rice and Peas and Jerk Pork with Rice and Peas and a side of Collard Greens. Mango Punch has a hint of ginger which gives it a super refreshing taste. Snapper Roll, is genius, we've never seen fish inside a roll that wasn't sushi and it was sooooooo good lol. We wish it was more than just 2 rolls. Oxtail was tender and flavorful and Jerk Pork was delicious. The Collard Greens were good but something was missing... I didn't see any meat pieces so probably not made with ham hock or turkey so it was plain. We went back again by chance, we saw another restaurant on our way the 1st time so we wanted to try it but they were close so since we were already in the area we stopped in again :) Cod Fritter, Curry Goat with Coconut Rice and Snapper with Callao Rice and Spinach. Cod Fritter needed more fish but it was delicious and the sauce was perfect. Curry Goat was tender and so good, and I don't like goat because it can be gamey but this was not gamey. Snapper in brown stew sauce, this was different but worked! I just picked up the fish with my fingers lol Patrick the owner/chef was pleasant and a pleasure to chat with. Food does take a bit to come out but you know it is super fresh and totally worth the wait. Luckily we were there during weekdays where there are less people. I think we just found our favorite Jamaican restaurant.

    Yuck
    Meatfree F.

    Exceptional food, great service, fun ambiance! We loved the music and feel of the place, and enjoyed fresh food served by personable waitstaff. We WE WILL BE BACK!

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    Nicole G.

    Went for live music on a rainy Saturday night. White meat jerk chicken dinners. I like spicy but the sauce was very mild. Jerk shrimp great amount of spice. My plantains were dry tonight. Order cornbread with your dish. The complimentary piece will have you craving more. The staff is attentive. The food is coming out at island speed and worth it.

    Sara S.

    Stopped here around mid-afternoon on a Sunday. The restaurant sits on a busy street in Bloomfield where other eateries are. Parking in the street only but not too hard to find. I was the only customer but the young lady was very friendly and sweet., honoring when I needed time and even suggesting some dishes. The atmosphere is a chill vibe. Nice jazz music playing, place is clean and nicely decorated. I ordered the jerk chicken wrap (to dine in) and the jerk chicken spring rolls to go. Now onto the food. The jerk chicken wrap and salad was nicely presented, however lacked flavor. There was a small hint of jerk flavor that I detected but other than that, nothing. I am quite used to Caribbean food and flavor as I grew up on it, so I know what to look for. There were only 3 spring rolls and they were small. Most especially for $12. Needless to say, I was a bit disappointed especially since they got great reviews. I guess the food is better in the evening when they have more customers? I was the only customer the entire time I sat there.

    Oxtail, rice and peas, and cabbage AMAZING TENDER FALL OFF THE BONE oxtail. Curry shring, candy yams, and coconut rice
    Karla E.

    Food , service, Ambiance... EXCELLENT. This place never ever misses. We even got catering from here for our baby shower and the food disappeared in minutes! Small mom/pops restaurants. Always great Caribbean jams. The food and the flavors are always consistent. Literally the best Caribbean restaurant iv ever had, and around the area. A must! . All different visits.

    Pineapple BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Mashed Potato. Collard Greens.
    Ricardo T.

    Gimme'Mo Cafe MoBay!! Great choice for my brothers birthday brunch! The aroma drifting from the kitchen stirred my appetite. We were greeted and seated right away by the waitstaff of 1. He brought us glasses right away when he saw we brought a bottle of bubbly. He explained the menu and the specials and left us to decide. The appetizers came out piping hot and flavorful! The cod fish fritters were my favorite. The apps were brought out in a timely manner with more than enough time to enjoy before the main dishes arrived. I ordered the goat stew which I enjoyed very much. This highly flavored dish made my mouth water. The meat was tender, the rice was fluffy and the cabbage was very tasty. I had a bite of the chicken stew, the pork and the ox tails which were all delicious. Will definitely order the ox tails my next visit. The food was plated very nicely. I was very impressed with what seamed to be a 2 person team. Although the dining room was not packed for lunch, we were a group of 7 adults and all went well. Will definitely return for the ox tail dinner when in the area or craving Caribbean food.

    Braised Oxtail
    Shontina K.

    So glad they were open in the middle of the winter storm! Very clean restaurant, amazing staff and exceptional customer service. The OX Tails?! OMG!!!! So good! I will definitely try them again when I am in town from Los Angeles.

    Mari E.

    First time ordering take out from this restaurant. I ordered the jerk turkey burger. I received a burnt bun. I called to inquire about why they would even serve this to a customer. The manager I spoke with a male who would not give me his name stated he saw the bun and it was not burnt. So I decided to take a picture. He was very rude and disrespectful and told me then return the bun period. Mac and cheese was dry and reheated probably for the 10th time today. Shame on you guys. I don't know how you are still in business.

    Hot Bread Pudding
    Wannatorn P.

    My friend & I came for dinner and I have to say, we enjoyed every single bite. The place was small and cozy, and can accommodate small to large groups. The owner/chef was friendly and the service was good. The food was delicious and came out piping hot. Everything was tasty with just the right amount of spice and heat. The price is reasonable, but be aware that the prices on the menu did not reflect the prices we were charged. We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes.

    Vegetable Roti
    Mike W.

    This place is great! We got the yucca puffs and the vegetarian roti. Both were amazing. The yucca puffs come with this delicious sauce. The roti is pretty large, and has a large variety of vegis, and a really good flavor. It's not the only Jamaican restaurant in Bloomfield, but the vibe/inside is much more eat-in worthy than its competitor. The inside is nicely decorated and the music is great. I would totally go back here. Oh and btw - good for vegetarians too!

    Hot Bread Pudding
    Galoni S.

    By the amount of pictures taken you should' be able to tell that I completely love this restaurant. First off, the pricing was perfect and matched the quality and quantity of each plate received. There was nothing we got that was not delicious. From the hot sauce which was so hot it made me hallucinate to the oxtail, every thing we ordered was 5/5. I can' sit here snd comfortably say that my experience here was nothing short of 10/10. The cod fish fritters - fried perfectly, nice amount a dough with a crazy good flavor. The sauce it comes on top of is also marvelous I think it was honey ginger. Awesome Three cheese baked macaroni and cheese- See, Im picky about my Mac & cheese but this one delivers. The top was nice and crusty while the inside was melted, hot & steamy greatness. Will definitely be getting again. Sorrel- refreshing every time but this is the best batch I've ever had. I wish I had rum because it would've been a match made in heaven. Hot Banana bread- I was going for the peach cobbler but god told me this will be just as good and let me tell you...it was! One of the best desserts ever. The hot sauce - this hot sauce teeters on in great and absolutely amazing. The island curry island shrimp. This is hands down some of the best shrimp I've ever had. If you know New Jersey you know we do seafood very well but not every place that sells seafood has quality shrimp. Cafe mobays shrimp was like it was caught and prepared within the same hour. It was fresh, peeled well, cooked to perfection. I hate when i order shrimp and it comes back so small and less than bite sized. This was perfect and I had leftovers that were just as good. Overall I have come back here 3 times since this post and I will continue to return where great food is served and so should you.

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    Hannah C.

    My boyfriend and I chose to eat at Cafe Mobay last minute for our anniversary and we made a great choice! There is nice outdoor seating available and if you want to eat indoors their playlist is awesome! Service was great, out waiter was very nice and friendly. There were no issues with waiting for the food or anything we needed, big plus! BRAISED OXTAIL - I usually get oxtail whenever I come to a Jamaican spot, and this oxtail was something serious dude. That GRAVY is so deep with flavor and the tenderness of the braised meat is so comforting. I'm going to have to come back for this dish alone! COD FISH FRITTERS - They were a little too doughy for me, but I enjoyed them! The honey ginger dressing is what makes this dish stand out to me. It has notes of coconut milk that I really love. SORREL - if you haven't had this before you need to!!! This drink is for my spiced drink lovers out there! It's refreshing and infused with different spices and aromatics to make this the perfect drink to wash it all down with. All in all, I'm happy that I was able to eat good food with good company at Cafe Mobay and it won't be the last time! Come support this great restaurant for your next meal!

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    The food was great our chef/owner/ waiter gave impeccable service. Everything was delicious. I'm definitely going back.

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    Delicious Food and Wonderful Host! Thank you, Kay! My sisters and I will definitely be back!

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