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    Cross Road

    4.5 (125 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Espresso martini
    Shurida L.

    I've been here several times and will always come back. The drinks were great, it was tini Thursday so I had espresso martinis. The start of the show were the coconut curry mussels. You don't need anything else but that. They give so much, plus the garlic bread, and the sauce! Chefs kiss. Ernesto the bender was so sweet and our waiter was also great. Good vibes and great music. I will be back

    Amit P.

    Amazing food, music, vibes. Owner is super friendly. Parking is trick but you will eventually find a location. The food is very interesting, not only is it Caribbean, it's a fusion so does also offer Spanish dishes such as empanadas which are delicious! I'm highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for a Caribbean fusion twist.

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    Marie T.

    Gentrified Caribbean Food! I've passed this restaurant so many times that I was basically in a situationship with it, so I finally stopped by on a late Sunday. The place is super clean and cute--definitely date-night approved. The drinks were delicious, so I was already feeling optimistic. The menu had so many good-sounding options that I was ready for a whole Caribbean moment. I ordered the jerk pork, and he got the Soca pasta with shrimp. Now... the "jerk pork." It wasn't giving jerk. It was giving "sliced pork loin with a smoky BBQ sauce that once saw a picture of jerk seasoning." Tender? Yes. Authentic? Not even a little. The rice also said, "I'm inspired by the Caribbean, but I don't actually go there." I tried the Soca pasta and it was basically pasta in a cream sauce--good, but not out here trying to win awards. Don't get me wrong: the food is delicious. Just know that if you show up looking for real, authentic Caribbean flavors, you're gonna be confused. Come with an open mind... and maybe low expectations for authenticity.

    Shrimp and grits
    Leesh D.

    As always, Cross Road delivered. Yesterday I enjoyed the pre fixe brunch with my friends. We were a group of 3. There was no wait. The food was delicious!!! It was actually my first time trying birria empanadas and I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful they were. The grits had cheese in them and the shrimp were succulent. The pre fixe brunch comes with one drink- I had a peach Bellini. Top tier!! And all for $30! You can't beat that deal!!

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    Cheri G.

    Great place for a date not overly loud music but great vibes and energy. The staff was friendly. We ordered the mango habenero wings for an appetizer and we shared the jerk pork. The wings were fried crispy great texture the flavor didn't really come thru.. The jerk pork wasn't authentic tasting however the rice it came with was good. The cocktails were creative i ordered a spiked sorrel that was nice and the rum punch that did tun up! The portions for the prices ehh... inflation lol but overall the spot is decent nice additon for the area. Beware parking is tight, you may drive around the block a few times lol

    Eggs were supposed to be scrambled in the jerk chicken sandwich but we're overly cooked fried eggs.

    Really really not good unfortunately. Very little about this place is Caribbean. Food was clearly reheated and atmosphere was pretty bad. DJ playing sad kinda corny RnB on Sunday brunch (and I love RnB!!) The server was disinterested and quite rude to be honest. I'm not someone that leaves bad reviews or complains in restaurants unless something is really not right but her attitude sucked and we decided to pay and leave without finishing our food. Our food was sub par and honestly disappointing. Had high hopes coming in hoping for a more authentic Caribbean vibe and flavors. The 20% mandatory service fee is also just an insult and a sign to me that they're not doing something right. I for sure won't be coming back.

    Island Shrimp
    Ayesha A.

    Met a few friends here for dinner. Restaurant is cute with good music playing but not loud. While we waited for everyone to arrive we hung out at the bar and had a margarita and a couple appetizers. Once everyone was there we went to a table. To our surprise they were participating in restaurant week, $45 for app, entree and dessert. So we all did that. Everything I got was good. That island shrimp is a delicious. For my entree I got the salmon, really good. Then the coconut creme brulee for dessert so yummy. The staff was very nice and friendly and seemed unbothered as we cackled the night away. Definitely recommend and would return again.

    Fried chicken and biscuits
    Cassie V.

    The food here is amazing! I ate everything (which I don't do often. lol) Went for brunch and ordered off the prefix menu, which included a drink, appetizer, entree and desert. I got the birria empanada and it was delicious! The fried chicken and biscuits was a little tricky to eat because it didn't come as a sandwich, so I ate them with a knife and fork. Both were really good, though. I'd read the reviews before coming and the lychee martini seemed to be their go to drink. I tried it and it didn't disappoint. So good. The service was prompt. The staff were very friendly and attentive. And the actual restaurant had a good vibe. I'd definitely return.

    Churrasco Steak and ginger burst
    Melissa A.

    Stopped in for a quick bite. Had one of my faves, the island shrimp with a ginger burst, YUM! The island shrimp are nice and crispy, with a spicy/sweet sauce. It was a little spicer then last time, but still very enjoyable and some people would really appreciate that. The ginger burst is so flavorful and enjoyable. My partner had the soca pasta, very flavorful and perfectly cooked chicken and noodles. Staff was friendly, music was great and as always very clean.

    Chicken and Waffle.
    Bellinda I.

    The food was great! I ordered the shrimp grits and I loved it! Service was amazing. Our waitress was very attentive. The ambiance was very calm. Music was low enough for us to talk but loud enough to hear.

    Petrina R.

    Love love love this place! Food will not betray you! The service is great! Location is perfect Bar service is A+

    B.B.Q Jerk Chicken
    Ben S.

    We went on a Friday around 7pm. It wasn't crowded at the time but it started to fill up around 8. The ambiance was great. It gave a vibe between casual and upscale. The food was good but wasn't quite what we expected. We had the Mac and Cheese and crab cakes as appetizers. We really liked the crab cakes but we expected the Mac and Cheese to be baked instead of being saucy. Wasn't bad though. I had the BBQ Jerk Chicken as my main and my partner had the lamb. The Jerk chicken was well done and the flavors were balanced but it felt like it was missing something compared to the Caribbean food I'm used to. My partner wasn't a big fan of the lamb. It was a bit gamey but she thought the rice was ok. The drinks were on point and strong! It was a bit pricey and had a mandatory service fee of 20% but overall it was a good experience.

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    The Islands - Oxtail

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    4.2(834 reviews)
    2.6 miProspect Heights, Crown Heights
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    Something about Caribbean food when the winter weather's frigid sounds dandy to me. Guess if you…read morecan't be somewhere tropical, eating tropical cuisine sure helps. Enter The Islands. It was sort of an odd time so the spacious restaurant wasn't very busy. We studied the menu for too long and after much deliberation, here's what we ordered, in order of spice level: - Oxtail ($35): Not spicy, super flavorful, "Trimmed and sliced chunks of oxtail seasoned freely with fresh spices and simmered to tender perfection." - Curry goat ($29): Mildly spicy, "Goat meat marinated and cooked in curry spices and herbs makes this an exotic dish." - Jerk chicken ($20): Apparently incredibly spicy so I steered clear of it, "A Jamaican delight. Spicy, delicious chicken baked with this unique combination of spices from the island." The dishes I could handle were excellent, with no drop of sauce left unmopped. On the sides front, the rice and beans, roti, steamed vegetables, and plantains were all tasty. The entree sizes were hearty. Our server seemed like a cool dude: easygoing with a sense of humor. It was kind of chilly in the restaurant, not sure if we were in a warmth dead zone or what. The bathroom was frog-themed which was a cute touch!

    "Deep in Brooklyn, hides the Caribbean"…read more Came here on sleepy Tuesday. Not many people in the restaurant but lots of take out going on. The friendly one woman staff helped seat us, recommend the dishes, made the drinks, prepped and served the food. It was all tasty. What's to cheer - Nice not to too sweet homemade rum punch - Solid, flavorful oxtail. Very island spiced and cooked well - Goat was also really strong - Reasonable prices - service with personality What's to jeer - they were out of the jerk chicken unfortunately which I really wanted to try - place is pretty low key and not swimming with ambience

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    Upstairs dining area at The Islands

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    Peppas Jerk Chicken - Park Slope

    Peppas Jerk Chicken - Park Slope

    3.5(26 reviews)
    2.3 miPark Slope

    Nice spot serving traditional Jamaican dishes. I know the other restaurants in Brooklyn, but this…read morewas my first time visiting this particular one. Upon arrival the restaurant is very clean, and the service was fast. There is a dine in area as well. The woman who took my order was very patient , and personable. I ordered a brown stew fish, cabbage and 3 small soups. Everything came out to about $49. The chicken soup was very good . The cabbage was also very good. The fish on the other hand was very salty and not worth the $20 charge (fish with no sides). I get it the area etc etc but for the price the food should be top notch. The other establishments are much better. Would I return.....I don't think so .

    Lunch pick up around 1 a.m. ish. Was welcomely greeted when…read moreI walked in to this small yet cozy eatery. I ordered a large Just (Jerk) Chicken with extra sauce. Escovitch fish meal which came with plantains, rice and peas, and spinach. Everything was still warm and tasty when I arrived home. The order was packaged nicely. Definitely, nice portions for the prices. Place is clean. Staff is friendly, informative, and service was amazing. It takes about 10 minutes for the fish since they make it to order. I will soon be back and may have them do some catering orders for me( usually order from the location on flatbush). Pop in if you ever get in the area and want some hot warming food.

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    Stew Oxtail with steam cabbage, spinach and fried plantain

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