Came in with a vendor who was buying lunch for myself and another coworker. We ordered several meals, jerk chicken, curry chicken, and ox tails. The meals come with vegetable medleys, rice, and plantains. I had the ox-tail, they were great, and she even put the sauce/gravy from the ox tails onto the rice so it was flavorful. We sat outside because it was 100+ degrees in the restaurant (poor employees), but it tasted stellar. read more

Great food! It was my first time trying Caribbean food and the owner was so nice and accommodating. We especially loved the curry goat and oxtail. The brown chicken stew was also really good. We also got to try their fruit punch as well which was amazing. Overall, I'd highly recommend stopping by this place! He even gave us some candy, beef patties, and jerk chicken. The ambiance is very casual and low key. The owner also lets you try the food before you purchase anything. So worth a stop! read more

Caribbean Deck café - Curry goat - Caribbean Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

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My boyfriend and I are in the Poconos, PA for the weekend. We both love Latin American and Caribbean food. So we were looking for some spots to eat with some flavor. My boyfriend stumbled upon this joint which did not disappoint. The owner was super nice and patient. We ordered the oxtail rice and peas (delicious), a veggie plate, which consisted of Mac and cheese, greens, cabbage, plantains, and rice and peas. We also each got a veggie patty which was also really good and some coco bread. The food here is great, authentic Caribbean! All the drinks and foods you'd get at a spot in New York like the famous Golden Crust in Brooklyn. Great service and food and decently priced. I would definitely come back here! read more

Caribbean Deck café - Caribbean Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

This is the best caribbean restaurant my husband and myself have been two in years. We live in Mount Pocono and traveled to this spot because of how amazing the food. It is the best tasting curry goat oxtails overall the best we have to come back. The negative reviews you see from those haters, don't pay them no mind, try it yourself. You'll see they just lying and some of ghem never even went to the place.​ read more

Caribbean Deck café - The best - Caribbean Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

The food was pretty good. I could taste the seasoning and the spice was on point. We ordered take away so I couldn't much about the actual dining in experience but the owner is a kind gentleman who was friendly. Service was good. We ordered the oxtail with rice and peas and the stew chicken with rice and peas. Would def go back! read more

Stopped here on our way to I-80... was a great meal. Got oxtail and rice and peas! Was delicious! Great fruit punch too!My Jamaican bf approved! Owner was super sweet and made sure we were well taken care of! Would definitely stop there again if ever back in the area! They have all the Jamaican snacks too!! read more

Caribbean Deck café - Oxtail with rice and peas!! - Caribbean Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

We drive over an hour for the Food. My gf loves the Curry Goat she said one of the best. The only oxtails I will eat is from here! The owner makes this place even that much more great. If you want good food, good service this is your spot. read more

Caribbean Deck café - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

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I stopped as this spot when I was in the area at an vrbo for the weekend. I got soup and curry chicken. The food was good and the owner was nice. I meant to return the next morning for breakfast but was unable. I would definitely visit again. Also, the people I was with also enjoyed their food (jerk chicken with rice and peas). read more

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A Caribbean restaurant is in Effort, PA! So when you look around Effort at first glance, you wouldn't think that you would be so fortunate to find a Caribbean restaurant here... in this rural area, oh but there is! And it's good! I stopped by and got jerk chicken with rice, a beef patty and a chicken patty. All delicious. The owner is a really nice man and very welcoming. I hope they stay open. read more

We got take out and got the jerk chicken and curry chicken for dinner...OOOOOOmg! It was so good! You can tell that it is homemade and very authentic. Plus the portions are great! The owner is so sweet too! We will definitely be back to try more! read more

Caribbean Deck café - Curry chicken dinner (comes with plantains but I got excited) - Caribbean Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

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Delicious Jamaican jerk pork!!! I preferred 2 dinner meals and we loved it. It brought us back to our trip to Whitehouse Jamaica. We will absolutely be back read more

Prices are decent , don't care too much for them but his drinks are good. He has this fruit punch and it's very good . I also love his patties layered with coco bread! read more

Jerk chicken was juicy and spicy but, when it gets so hot but tastes so good you keep eating. One of the best jerk chicken I've ever had. Beef patties was good not the greatest. Rice and beans best I've tasted ever. Cabbage need upgrade my opinion. I love Caribbean or Jamaican cabbage. Cow foot soup best ever tasted.. curry chicken best ever tasted. Coming back for breakfast and Esko Fish read more

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find a Caribbean restaurant while we were visiting the Poconos. The food was authentic and extremely delicious. The owner was also extremely nice and offered for me to try his homemade lemonade and punch - both of which were just as good as the food. If you're in the area, definitely stop by the Caribbean Deck Cafe! read more

Just like being in Jamaica, jerk chicken, fried plantains, dirty rice and beans . All fresh and authentic! Will definitely be back for more!! read more

This food was horrible. I gave it a one because the place was open. And the plane Rice had more flavor than the season rice. $50 For food, that was so bad and cold will not eat here ever again. Don't waste your money. read more

Bought a house in Effort PA this year and one of the worst aspects is the local food (or lack thereof). The only thing that delivers is dominos -_- Then I discovered Caribbean deck...Literally the best food in the Poconos and beyond. The owner Shaine is an incredibly nice guy and an amazing chef. The Poconos is blessed to have this place. If I could give it 6 stars, I would! Perfect for sit down or takeout, options for vegetarians and something for everyone. The jerk chicken plate, coconut cake, rainbow cake and Jamaican pineapple and ginger sodas are my personal faves but everything I've tried so far has been great. If you've never tried Caribbean food, you're missing out. If you can't handle spice, get the bbq chicken plate. Thanks Shaine for making Effort PA home of the best Caribbean food on earth!! read more

Food was very good . Pleasant owner . It is a small Place with steam table food . It is delicious read more

Shane is amazing and so nice! He helped me with a big order and it was so good! I'm going to be dreaming about his oxtail for a while! His food is so good that sometimes, he sells out of certain items or even all and has to close early. A guy from a few days ago got upset there weren't many options left and complained about what he ended up getting because it wasn't what he wanted. The early bird gets the worm! Love the food, will be back! read more

This review was long due , I visited Poconos in October and that's when my friends and family were craving for good food. Looked out a few places and decided to go to this place . We wanted to try their goat curry and the owner was so good he gave us lil for tasting . My first spoon of goat curry and organic reaction was ummmmmmmmm this is so good .. the quality of the goat was so good by far the best what I have tried. i live in NYC and was vacationing there and trust me when I say by far the best it means best I am a die hard fan of good goat curry, being from India it is difficult to match to the kind of goat we eat in India and this place has the closest I would say and the chef is the owner he has magic in his hands . This is my go to place for my next visit . read more

If you want real Jamaican food deliciousness then you need to try this restaurant! We ordered oxtails, brown-stewed chicken, jerk wings, beef patties, rice and peas, callaloo, steamed cabbage with mixed veggies, and plantain for our Christmas dinner that we picked up from the restaurant on Christmas Eve. We forgot the plantains and Shaine delivered them himself to us on Christmas day. Now THAT'S customer service! Need I say EVERYTHING was delicious!! read more

New to the area and this place is beyond anything that words can describe! The owner is amazing! The food is authentic and delicious and the best part is that it's not overpowering with heat so my kids can eat it. We had the oxtails, goat, curry chicken, stew chicken, rice and peas, cabbage salad and homemade drinks!! Not sure which one was the best since all we could do was keep eating it! All my family and friends loved it. It's definitely a place we will be going to over and over! You won't be disappointed!! read more

My boyfriend, Michael, and I live in NJ and usually come to this area every year for a mini vacation. Michael is the adventurous eater in the relationship so once he had spotted the Caribbean Deck Cafe, he was set on giving this place a try. I was hesitant at first and didn't want to order anything, but once the owner, Shane, found out I had never had Caribbean food before he generously gave me a hearty sample of his food. He gave me a sample of the jerk chicken, ox tail, stew chicken, salt fish, coco bread, and rice and peas. All I can say is WOW! I didn't think I was going to like it, but I fell in love with everything he put on my plate. The rice was flavorful, the meat was tender and juicy. You could tell that food was made with love. He even gave us a sample of their homemade fruit punch and lemonade. Even their drinks were incredible and I fell in love with their fruit punch. Shane, you will see us again tomorrow!! You are the best!! read more

shoutout to a true Jamaican owner! from one Jamaican to another, I enjoyed my meal. it was a little different in consistency than the traditional brown stew texture I'm used to. this one was thicker and more heavy, where as I'm used to a lighter / oil based brown stew. still very enjoyable though! he was super inviting and very kind. it was the end of the day so our options weren't as vast, but the food was good. the only criticism was the rice tasted a little undercooked to me. a nice bonus is that there was some grocery selections like shirley biscuits and banana chips, also a few dessert options. I would go again. I grabbed the brown stew chicken, and some other folks got the jerk and the barbecue and everyone enjoyed. I'd say to find an authentic Caribbean restaurant in the Poconos is a win! read more

Literally THE BEST WEST INDIAN FOOD I've had since being in the States. My family and I moved to PA from NY recently and was so very glad to find Carribbean D eck Cafe! I'm Guyanese and my husband is Uruguayan so we have very different palettes but we both LOVE this place! Such a hidden gem. Who would think the best West Indian restaurant I've ever been to would be in The Poconos?!?! Everything you try is insanely good from the BBQ chicken that melts off the bone, the stew chicken that's perfectly seasoned, the peas and rice that's packed with flavor, or delicious roti with chicken curry!! EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS! (Even their homemade fruit drinks!) The highest quality food with great service. Shane the owner is very personable, friendly and is obviously a highly talented chef! Don't pass this place up, so worth a visit! Carribbean Deck Cafe is a must for anyone visiting or moving to The Poconos this is the perfect spot to experience delicious and authentic food. read more

the best Caribbean/Jamaican food i've ever had in PA, it's in a little hidey hole in the poconos but it's a must stop for us when we visit. the oxtail and jerk chicken with Jamaican rice and beans is a must have here as well the soups. i don't think closed minded eaters who don't like to try new and exotic meats and flavors should try it for their own sake, but i've never had anything i didn't absolutely love here and the service is impeccable! read more

Read great reviews about this place on google and decided to give it a try. What a gem! Super flavorful food--and lots of it--at a great price. My husband got the brown stew chicken and I got the curry chicken (small). Both came with a delicious wilted cabbage side dish. We've been taking many "close to home" vacations this year (we are from DC area) and this place just hit it out of the park. read more