Food is the, hands-down, best I've had in the dmv! Service is always amazing, and the prices are…read morespot-on as well. Doubles are my Friday treat, thanks to this place.

The food is excellent, which is why I've been a frequent customer over the past several months…read more Unfortunately, the customer service is among the worst I have ever experienced. For a long time, I gave the restaurant the benefit of the doubt and assumed the issues were limited to the front-of-house staff. However, during my most recent visit, the owner took my order and provided an even worse customer experience than the staff. I regularly drive from Virginia to support this business, but after today's experience, I won't be returning. The problem isn't an isolated incident or a bad day. The poor service is consistent and happens every single time I visit. Great food can bring customers in the door, but respectful and professional service is what keeps them coming back. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience.

I celebrated a significant birthday at TOC this past Friday on May 1st. TOC went above and beyond…read moreto make my birthday celebration extra special! I ordered 1/2 trays of plantain, cabbage, rice and peas, mac-n-cheese, brown stew chicken, curry chicken, and meatballs. Everything was delicious, hot and on point. My guest all felt welcomed, and had a blast singing karaoke! The bartender was amazing handling the crowd, and the drinks were made, perfectly. Thank you so much to Quacy for getting my order started and to Ma, who guided me the rest of the way, and answered all my questions. You're the best Ma! You were so patient and kind in helping me set up and making sure everything looked beautiful!! And, thank you to everyone else who helped prepared the food and provided assistance in the background I did not mention! God bless. All the best and continued success to this establishment! CF

Baybeeeee my beef pattie was sooooo good! I'll be back for that! But that jerk chicken and shrimp I…read morepaid $30 for? NO MA'AM! My chicken is dry. Chicken doesn't take that long to cook. The jerk shrimp is just boiled with some jerk sauce thrown on top. The cabbage isn't seasoned. I couldn't remem why I haven't came here in years, I now know! I made this comment so when I look for places, I'll know why.

The food here is really good. I've visited a few times, and the jerk wings and coconut rice are…read morealways a staple for me, and I love the dipping sauce that comes with the wings. This time decided to try some new items, including the shrimp wontons, the snapper, and the ribs. Loved the ribs. Felt the snapper was a good portion size and fried well, but could have packed more flavor. And also felt the shrimp wontons were just okay, could have also packed more flavor. I might go back to my old faithful, the oxtails, next time, or get the ribs again! Service could be improved. The waiter forgot to check in on us a few times, and was delayed refilling drinks. I didn't have my meal selection ready by the time as my other guests, so they agreed to come back and give me a bit more time. By the time I got to order, my party had all received their meals and were halfway done eating them. I think the server had too many tables to manage, even though the place is small.

Had some impressive meals in this Michelin restaurant during my visit to DC…read more The first time was for lunch. Ordered the Oxtail bowl. By default it came with two pieces of oxtails but that was too much meat for me so I asked for just one piece and more veggies. My server was kind enough to do such modification for me. The oxtail was fork-tender, had lots of collagen, beefy, and had a distinct sourness. The pickled veggies (cucumber slaw & bell peppers) provided a different type of sourness and a hint of heat. Overall very good, though the flavors from the meat and veggies were so strong that I could not have a clear idea of the flavor of the coconut rice. Also, I wish there could be more jus because it went soooooo well with the rice! The second time was for dinner. Tried the Pepperpot, Crispy Kale and Hops. The Pepperpot was a stew of oxtails, cowheels and beef chucks. Very beefy and spicy, a little bit sour/tangy, and very earthy. The sauce was heavenly. It was served with a small bowl of coconut rice and 2 pieces of hops. The rice was a little bit sweet and salty. The hops were similar to dinner rolls, except that they were more dense and firmer. I thought the Crispy Kale was like fried cabbage in soul food but it was literally fried -- so it was very crispy. Too oily for me. I like the mango chutney, though. Service was good and quick. While the restaurant is very small, reservation does not seem to be difficult, especially for lunch. There were, however, lots of online orders.

The food reminded me of home and the portions and relative price were great. The customer service…read moreis always friendly. There are a few reviews commenting about skin-on or bones; my impression is that they're likely less familiar with Caribbean food since that is commonplace to enhance the flavor. I hope they feel on home here and looking forward to giving them more of our business!

I was told this is fully cooked and asked if I ever had bbq before. I know what a smoke ring looks…read morelike vs. dripping blood from a vein. I'm 44 and have been bbq'ing for over 20 years. I put the food in the fridge for 4 and half hours to return to you. Of course the blood is going to coagulate. I was told returns or refunds aren't ever given because that's your policy. But since I talked to her husband she would honor the exchange. While giving it back I was being reprimanded the whole time. Yet I nodded and said ok thank you the entire time. It's cool but never again. Thanks for the lessons on what never to do when handling a customer. Sir get your wife out the store front. This exchange could've been so much better. I hope y'all learn and grow from this. Update: WHAT PART OF IT WAS FREE!!! You still have my money and the chicken is in your trashcan!!! I was just called a con man for returning and trashing partly cooked food. As I stated I've never had bbq from here. Not the fact it was Trini or bbq period. Accept it and keep moving lady. You guys are sad and shouldn't be in business. You take no accountability and have lack of respect for people who patronize your business. What does Uber have to do with anything? You still have my money!?!? You're a tyrant stealing from the community. if I'm a con man, you're a thief, liar and you're gonna make someone sick. get it together. Please post whatever evidence you have. Make me into what I know you to be. I came all the way across town to exchange food and you disrespect me. You're not worth the corner stone you sit on!

So glad St. James is now open for lunch -- this is seriously the best thing that could've happened…read moreby my job! My brother/friend and I went yesterday for lunch and got the oxtail bowl and the pepper shrimp bowl. We were full for the rest of the day, and mind you, this was around 2:30 The service was amazing. The bar manager gave us great conversation while also letting us know about their happy hour and dinner hours. We even talked about possibly hosting a teacher happy hour there, and he pointed us in the right direction on who to contact. Now let's get into the food... 1000/10! The flavors from the coconut rice down to the pepper shrimp sauce -- OMG! As I'm typing this, I can taste the flavors all over again Lunch is Wednesday-Friday from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. Definitely check them out!

It was booming with music, it is a cozy spot so tables are pretty close…read more Chicken & plantain Waffles Chicken was delish well seasoned Poinsettia delish drink, light refreshing, effervescent not sweet. Trini Breakfast Plate Mashed Pumpkin with fried bake and salt fish. I was forewarned by my server that if you're not familiar with the dish it can appear very salty, they added alot of lime to balance it. fried bake was a Generous portion. PI made a sandwich. It was tasty.

ORDER NOW! This food truck came by my apartment complex and…read morenavy yard, and I'm so glad I gave it a try! Had their vegan double and babyyyyyyy! It was filling and I didn't even notice there was no meat - and the PEPPER SAUCE! I'm an African girl so the spice level is high but goodness the herbs and spices were AMAZING! The chickpeas are soft, luscious, delicious, and flavorful! I am just blown away by the flavors and speediness of the app with ordering and picking up the order in a hassle free way. Definitely check this food truck out!

This roaming food truck was a surprise delight for my apartment complex. Ordering had a few…read morehiccups (due to technical glitches in the service they were using), but after it was resolved things went along quickly enough. I ordered their combo platter with the whole lot of their curry entree offerings (oxtail, chicken, shrimp). The platter was definitely enough for a double meal, but I was hungry so it went down quite readily. You'd probably get better value ordering regular platters (based on sides and rice), but the combo was a good way to sample all of them for my solitary self. Food quality is definitely there in spades. The whole thing smelled delicious on the way up my elevator and it was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. The pilaf was just perfect to go along with the curries that I could not describe (but trust me, it was good). The plantains and cabbage were solid sides to go with the main course and were cooked to perfection. Now if only they came to my locale more often...

If you're looking for a tasty Caribbean meal on the go, then Caribbean Grill is sure to provide…read moreyour taste buds with a cool treat. The service is fast, the meals are hot and ready to eat. My favorite dish is the curry goat, delicious and cooked close to perfection. If you're in the area don't hesitate to stop through and try one of their many dishes.

Disclaimer: this review is solely based on a takeout order…read more So, the first few words that immediately comes to mind are massive portions and affordable. For my introductory meal to Caribbean Grill, I decided on the Goat Roti. In my opinion, the Goat Roti was basically two servings, which was approximately $15 (a win). As it relates to taste, for me, I was expecting a little bit my flavoring and succulent-ness (lol I know it's not a word) of the goat with more potatoes on the inside of the roti. But overall, it was okay. I will definitely be open to trying another dish (when I am in the area) to make another assessment of the Caribbean Grill.

Very tasty food. I was impressed, which is hard to do when it comes to my own cultures food…read more Whoever cooking know what they doing. Service was a very pleasant experience, real nice people. Very clean establishment. Will definitely be going back.

this place is not open but is actively taking orders. so do not order from here. pls!read more

Still one of my favorite Trini spots in DC!…read more The goat roti is just as delicious as the chicken roti and their corn soup, doubles, and bake and saltfish is still supreme! Very friendly family owned business and great staff! Their baked goods are also phenomenal!

Family owned spots are my thing!! Especially when those spots have been around for a good minute!!…read moreLet me show you a Trinidadian bakery that YOU need to know about!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @crownbakerydc . Location Reviewed: 5409 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: LIKE THAT! Their Pies ($4.75 for their Trinidadian Beef Pie, $4.75 for their Trinidadian Curry Chicken Pie, $4.99 for their Salt Fish Roll). The fresh breading on these pies, & the flavorful STAMP!! Their Buss Up ($17.99 with curried chicken, chickpeas, with a curry mango sauce, a pepper sauce, & a kuchela sauce-with mangoes, hot peppers, & garlic-,& a soft flatbread to scoop up your food). Perfectly seasoned, plentiful, a super soft bread, & saucy!! STAMP!! Their Jerk Chicken Platter ($17.99 with jerk chicken, Callao, cabbage, rice & peas, & plantains). It didn't look like it, but that jerk chicken & rice had a delayed spicy hit! The callalo , plantains, & cabbage were LIKE THAT! STAMP!! Their Curry Goat Roll ($16.99 with curry goat, & chickpeas, with curry dusted flatbread). Tender goat meat, with a savory curry sauce, this will fill you up!! STAMP!! Their Doubles & Saltfish ($4.99 each for their chickpea, & curry filled doubles, $10.99 for their Salt Fish sandwich). Super flavorful doubles, get a napkin!! That had to be the BEST Salt Fish I've tried!! STAMP!! Their Desserts ($4.99 each for their signature Currant Roll with raisins, & a Coconut Roll with fresh coconut, & a Cassava Pone). The rolls weren't overly sweet, flaky, & tasty!! That one tasted like a bean pie!! . Customer Service: On Point! . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: Just GO!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews