My husband and I originally went to an Indian restaurant, but the menu wasn't dairy‑free friendly…read moreenough for me, so I decided not to eat there. While we were sitting in the car, I searched for a Haitian restaurant and found La Bella Cafe. I called and placed an order, and the woman who answered the phone was very friendly and kind. I ordered the chicken and rice (no photos, unfortunately). The portion of rice alone could easily feed 3-4 people, and the chicken was plentiful as well. The only thing missing from the meal was pikliz. The next day, I wanted my husband to have something he would really enjoy, so I called again and ordered the red snapper. The day before, when I picked up my chicken and rice, the owner's husband happened to be carrying a large plate of the snapper dinner, and both my husband and I were impressed by the presentation and the amount of food. Since my chicken meal didn't contain pikliz, this time, I made sure to request pikliz--Haitian pickled cabbage, carrots, hot pepper, and other ingredients. The snapper dinner costs $40 (they offer both a $40 and a $50 fish dinner). The meal came with fried plantains, diri ak djon djon (black mushroom rice), sauce, pikliz, and of course, the star of the dish: the red snapper. The presentation was excellent. Everything was packaged neatly in an aluminum pan with all the fixings, and the rice came in a separate container. Now, the big question--how was the food? It did not disappoint. Eating that meal was the happiest my husband had been since we landed in Florida. By the time we visited La Bella Cafe, we had been traveling for about two weeks, and the food felt familiar and comforting to me as a Haitian who often cooks these dishes at home. The fish was well‑seasoned, and the rice was cooked perfectly. If I had to suggest anything, it would be to include one more container of pikliz. And for my husband, the plantains weren't crispy enough--he's used to mine! Overall, La Bella Cafe was the best place we ate during our month‑long trip.

Let's keep it real. If you order.. they stay on Island time. They will tell you 20 min. I love…read moreacross the street from them and will add 46 min. But still.... not guaranteed.. so add another 30 min... just in case.

The service was absolutely amazing, we took their advice on their reccomendation for the 'spring…read moretings platter," and we absolutely loved the fresh passion fruit juice. The inside of the resturant was absolutely amazing and so colorful. Everything on the platter was absolutely well seasoned, the collard greens had abit of spice and the vegan macaroni & cheese was rich. We will be back one of my favorite restaurants.

The food is great, no complaints. We had the delicious Mac and cheese, a hero with French fries and…read morea very fresh delicious salad. The service is good, very friendly but a little slow. My issue was it's very dirty. I haven't seen this level of filth since Coney Island in NY. It's unusual to see such a dirty place in a pristine strip mall in Pompano. Very unpleasant, grease covered windows where the sun shines through the filthy glass highlighting every smudge. The tables are sticky, the floors are sticky and even the sidewalk entrance in front has a path of grease and dirt that is looking very bad especially since all the other stores are clean in front. You guys nailed the food, it's really tasty but we won't be coming back. We spent almost $90 for lunch, we want to sit in a clean area. Do better.

This eatery practically shares a parking lot with Long John Silvers on Oakland Park Boulevard just…read moreWest of I-95 and east of 441. It's easy to find and has lots of parking. The restaurant seats more than 50. It's sleek with lots of black and red (to match its name). Except for one other table, it was practically empty on a Wednesday evening. Our first waitress was friendly. She brought our beverages and took our orders. After that, we got a different young lady. She also was cordial. (But got a bit testy when I went to find her so we could pay the check and leave.) We got the smothered chicken, smothered pork, fried chicken, three beverages, and two desserts. Let's start with the desserts. The peach cobbler crust was a bit thick and the peaches tasted like they were from a can. The red velvet cake was mediocre. Definitely not specially made. Now the sides. The corn bread was perfect. The red velvet corn bread was a treat. The greens were good. The rice was soaked in gravy. The yams were way too sweet. The entrees were the standout. The chicken only comes in wings. Nevertheless, they were seasoned and fried well, had a light breading, and were meaty. The pork chops were moist and savory. The smothered dishes weren't really smothered and could have used some more gravy, which lacked onions. But that didn't stop us from thoroughly enjoying them. Dinner for 3 with 3 beverages, 3 entrees, 2 desserts, tax, and tip was about $110. We hope to return and try the catfish, the turkey, and the liver and onions. P.S. A small group came in while we were eating and one of the diners was vaping. Isn't that illegal in restaurants? I was hoping the management would stop him. But he was there for about the last 15-20 minutes of our meal and continued to vape a few feet away from us.

This is THE BEST soul food ive had across Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties. TASTY, AMAZING,…read moreDELICIOUS, REAL SOUL FOOD! We enjoyed perfectly seasoned collard greens, black eyed peas, yellow rice, fried chicken, pork chops, red velvet cornbread, turkey wings and the best Arnold Palmer Ive ever had. ((((((PERFECT)))))) Awesome staff and a great atmosphere!

Fantastic pan-Caribbean restaurant with great food, great service and good interior ambience…read more Jerk chicken breast was terrific. Pidgeon peas and rice plus Cole slaw were also perfect Our server Joy was also terrific. She was exactly the right mixture of funny and efficient. Ambience inside is a cool Caribbean vibe. Outside it's an older strip mall with a crowded parking lot

Friday lunch with a couple of friends. First time here…read more Very clean, colorful and comfy.. Our server Julio was efficient and knowledgeable. Now onto the grub... Calypso reminds me of a Caribbean Fish Shack (Lighthouse Point), with menus and blackboard special. Started off with an Arnold Palmer. Having never tried triple tail before, I was sold. I asked about jerk seasoning and Juan explained that since the triple tail is quite mild I may want it blackened instead so it's not overpowered. That and a side of pineapple salsa plus their "world famous" potato salad. My cohorts: she ordered fresh fried (tempura) shrimp with fries and he decided upon an interesting dish of scallops with pesto gnocchi. My fish was delicious with the pineapple salsa to cool it and my fellow diners raved about theirs. We were very satisfied and shall return.

First of all, very kind and inviting service. The food is equally as pleasant. The chicken was…read moreplentiful, moist and flavorful. The rice and peas were PERFECTION! I will be back!

The place did not exist there was no food truck it was a random dark street we drove around…read morelooking for the place and found a dead end dark I found the gas station no food truck

Drive past all the time and finally tried it out. Ordered for pickup and it was quick and easy…read more Nice staff too. It's also a convenience store if you need lotto or drinks. Parking lot right out front. I ordered the chicken and ribs combo dinner with two sides. Mac and cheese and collard greens as my sides. EVERYTHING was sooo good. The greens seemed fresh, still had structure not like out of a can mush. You could see big chunks of ham in it too. Mac and cheese was normal but good. I asked for extra sauce on the ribs and chicken and they delivered! Will definitely be back!

DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THIS JOINT. PERIOD. After waiting an hour for my chicken and ribs dinner…read morecombo and tracking 3 doordash delivery drivers as they arrived and departed the place empty handed, I decided to call the driver currently at Wally's to find out what was what. He said my order had been cancelled. I then called the store where a worker said they were out of meat (it was nearly 9pm, they're supposed to be open until 10)to which I replied, "why didn't anyone call me?". He just sighed into the phone so I asked to speak to a manager. I actually got Wally on the phone and he said my order had been cancelled so I asked by whom, he said he didn't know, it was just cancelled. I said "I didn't cancel it so who did?"and again he said he didn't know. I said the person I just spoke to said the store ran out of product so did you guys run out of food or did someone cancel my order? Again he said, "I don't know...." Yeah, Wally might know BBQ but apparently not much else, like food management or customer service. Where I'm from, if it looks like the restaurant is going to be short on something, they call the customer right away and ask if they would prefer a substitution or figure a way to make it right. If I was notified when the first delivery driver showed up that my meal wasn't going to be possible, at least I could have found an alternative for food, but because they waited until I called and subsequently, most other restaurants that offered delivery were closed by this time, they get a 1 star rating and this review. I will never consider eating at Wally's, ever. Probably too bad for me because it looks delicious, but I'd rather give my money to someone who actually cares. Oh yeah, collards aren't offered as a regular side on their online menu so good luck getting them through yelp if my expeience is any indication of their operational standards. Thanks for nothin' Wally.

I don't usually leave reviews, but this place absolutely deserves it. From the moment you walk in,…read morethe atmosphere is on point--welcoming, energetic, and just the right vibe to settle in and enjoy your time. The hospitality stands out immediately. The staff is attentive without being overbearing, and you can tell they genuinely care about the experience. What really sets this place apart is chef E.J. ; The dishes just keep coming, and every single one hits. The cornbread alone is worth the visit--hands down the best I've ever had. Sweet and savory, perfectly soft, and just melts in your mouth. It's the kind of dish you end up talking about long after you leave. I also tried one of the night specials, the jerk chicken pasta, and it was flawless. Perfectly seasoned, cooked just right, and packed with flavor without being overwhelming. Honestly, I have zero negative remarks. Everything--from service to food to atmosphere--was dialed in. 10/10. I'll definitely be back.

Don't let the outside fool you! The interior is a very romantic atmosphere, with beautiful decor…read moreand handsome staff. I wanted to support a black owned business and hear some jazz while in Florida, so I found this place. The host was a gorgeous man with dreads who let me know that since I didn't have a reservation I would be at the bar. I didn't mind and made friends with the girl next to me. There were mostly couples there but the saxophonist, Ross was great. The drinks were strong and the food I ordered was good. The only downside was how long the food took, but I would come back if in Florida again. I enjoyed myself and would recommend for people looking for a date night location or a more upscale experience who appreciate jazz. I also met one of the owners Kedan, who was very cute.

Whewwwwwww I went back yall! After fienin for year and it was NOT THE SAME! Don't know the name of…read morethe pit master who made my brisket JUNE 2025...but bring him TF BACK!!!! Brisket was flavorless and dry- smh such a stark change.

I really wanted to like this place, and I've given it multiple chances over several visits…read more Unfortunately, the food has consistently been disappointing. The pulled pork sandwich was, without a doubt, the worst I've ever had. It lacked flavor, the texture was off, and I couldn't even finish it. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but after trying this restaurant several times, I feel it's only fair to share my honest experience. I hope the owners take the feedback seriously and work on improving the quality and consistency of the food.

First time at World Famous. The crispy egg rolls were delicious. I had the buffalo chicken and…read morethe curry chicken. Big menu and lots of choices. I will definitely be back. And oh the banana cheesecake is to die for!!!!

Nothing to write home about. Not too bad but nothing to make me want to go back anytime soon.read more

We have ordered southern bbq from here numerous times. It's pick up only and it's a little shack…read morebest food ever! We have had their ribs and chicken numerous times and we recently tried some wings as well. Everything has been great and Papa is awesome! I recommend actually going there and ordering at the window. Don't call.

I have to agree that the sauce was good. It was a mustard like BBQ sauce not too sweet, just…read moreperfect and I liked it. One of the places I wanted to try because of the big crowds I always see when I drove by. The restaurant was a takeout or self-service type of restaurant. The service was good.You place the order, pay, and wait for it. They had a seating area in front with tables you could use. They had another seating area. The VIP area lol under the mango tree. I saw most people do takeout. It looked like a spot for locals. I tried the smoked ribs,chicken, bake beans toast, the mac and cheese. My favorite thing was the beans. They melted in your mouth. The flavors were on point. Between the ribs and chicken. I liked the chicken only because it was very tender. The other items tasted good. But those were my favorite things and sauce.