WOW! WOW! WOW! Let's start off by saying when this place first opened a few years ago I went in for…read morea lunch special and I don't remember it being rememberable so I never went back. BUT something told me to try it again! Something told me it would be different. So I went on a Saturday afternoon and let me tell you ALL THE FOOD was sooooo delicious. It was so delicious I didn't even have time to take a picture of all my food. And that says a lot because my camera always eats first. When I walked in I was greeted by a sweet lady who was prompt to take my order. I ordered patties, Rasta pasta, jerk chicken, and festival. The rice & peas fluffy and great! The jerk chicken was probably one of the BEST I have ever had seasoned to perfection the chicken was falling off the bone. I loved how they put a jerk sauce on the side to drizzle on the chicken. The cabbage and plantains were good as well. This Rasta pasta chicken was from another universe. This pasta was AMAZING!!! They had 2 heat levels and I got the spiciest one. If you LOVE spicy get the spiciest it will have you in heaven. The festival was also great as well it was fluffy and a bit of a sweetness! I truly loved everything we had!! I did do take out but the inside of the restaurant was clean and bright. I can't wait to go back!!!! I'm definitely going to become a regular. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IF YOU LOVE FLAVOR!

Service 10/10. Food 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. Prices are affordable. Juices are priced a bit high. I…read morelove the beef patties also. Def my new fave Jamaican food spot. There always a few people in the line when I get there but there are 3 registers with 3 employees getting the customers orders AND getting the food in a timely manner. They also have a nice selection of music playing in the background every time I go. No complaints. Keep up the good work

I haven't had a lot of Haitian food before, so I wanted to give Pearl of the Island a shot as I…read moreheard it was good. The ambiance is that of a fast casual restaurant with and order counter and tables lining the outer perimeter of the restaurant. There are TVs playing as well. The service wasn't particularly friendly, the two ladies up front seemed more interested in chatting than helping me with the menu. The lunch special came with a soda but they do not offer diet soda and they will not substitute bottled water. I walked in for pickup, and the two lunches probably took 15-20 minutes to be prepared. My husband got the griot, which was flavorful but dry. I got the stewed chicken which was slightly overcooked and underseasoned. I did enjoy the fried smashed plantains, but the rice and beans tasted weirdly ashy? We barely touched those. The pikliz was only ok. Overall, I would not return as I was disappointed.

Pearl of the Island in Margate is a hidden gem for authentic Haitian food. The portions are…read moregenerous and the flavors are rich, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted well seasoned and made with care. My o ly issue was the macaroni was sooo cold, as if they didn't even bother to warm it up and the griot was really dry. Overall, If you are looking for great Haitian cuisine that leaves you full and somewhat satisfied, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

Once Again I Write About Donna's Caribbean Restaurant ! A…read moreMagical Authentic Food Delight. Filled With The Caribbean Flavoring In Every Bite. From The Ambiance, To The Authentic Smells And Flavors, Donna's Is The Place To Go ! You Will Be Welcomed Into A Whole New World Of Savory Delights. From The Curried Goat And Rice And Peas, Fish, Stew, To Oxe Tail, To You Name It . Donna's Will Give You A Delight To Make Your Tongue Do A Dance In Your Mouth ! Located At 3213 N. State Road 7 MARGATE (Next To Broward Meat And Fish)...... They Have Outside Seating With Umbrellas, Clean And Neat, Or Eat Inside ! Fabulous ! I Recommended Donna's Caribbean Restaurant EVERYTIME ! Charlie Babcock Boca Raton FL.

I hate to write this because I have been a loyal customer of this Donna's location for years, but…read moremy most recent visit will likely be my last. Over the past year, the quality of both the food and the service has declined significantly. The curry chicken with rice and peas, which used to be one of my favorite dishes, was extremely under-seasoned and lacked the flavor that Donna's is known for. On several visits they have also been out of plantains, with no effort to offer an alternative side or solution. What was most disappointing, however, was the overall condition of the restaurant. Multiple tables were dirty, making it difficult for customers to even sit down and enjoy their meal inside. It gave the impression that there is very little attention being paid to the customer experience. This location used to be a dependable spot with great food and service, which is why it's so frustrating to see such a noticeable decline. I truly hope management takes the time to address these issues and bring the quality back to what it once was.

Always good & consistent... a pleasure dealing with Justin the owner…read more All rotis are very good

Thank you Yelp for helping me find a nice spot that offers authentic Trinidadian foods. Every now…read moreand then I would have a craving for some roti or curry potato, but at the same time I am not willing to drive so far for it. Located in the Coral Springs Plaza, Priya's Roti Shop has the look and feel of a true West Indian shop serving homemade Trinidadian foods such as various curry or stew meats, cook to order roti (paratha or dhalpourie), phoulourie, bake & shark, doubles, and so much more. There's also homemade sweets & beverages, as well as various bottles of hot pepper sauce, spices, split channa, kuchela, and other Caribbean beverages. I was greeted by a gentleman with a nice Trinidadian accent. I kindly asked for a menu while he tended to the other customers. The prices range from low to moderate. Lord I wish I could get a bit of everything off the menu, but I will just stick to what I mainly wanted - roti. When the gentleman was ready to take my order, I told him I wanted boneless curry chicken which was served with my choice of dhalpourie roti and curry potato. I also ordered six doubles and a bottle of mauby. There was a bit of a wait cause the roti had to be made, which I didn't mind at all. Then he made the doubles. I watched him as he laid down two bara (flatbread) then scooped some curried channa (chick peas) on each, topping them with tamarind and cucumber chutney. Once the food was ready, I took everything to an available table and your girl was in foodie heaven. I started with one of the doubles which was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the curried channa and both chutneys complemented each other nicely, and the barra had a yummy texture...moving on...the curry chicken and potato was also delicious and flavorful with a mild pepper kick. At times I broke pieces of the roti to pick up some chicken and/or potato like a true islander. The atmosphere was truly relaxing with Indian music softly playing in the background. I was casually drinking the mauby which was lightly sweet and refreshing. I am definitely looking forward on coming back to try other foods, especially the bake & shark.

Today the wifey was interested in a Cuban sandwich so we decided to drop into the CGCR!…read moreThis restaurant has been here for many years and even though I had been here several times with the Orphans surprisingly the wifey had never been here! We were warmly greeted on our arrival and seated immediately. Our server Gabby was warm and very attentive and helpful. They have an extensive menu. As we wanted a lightish lunch we shared a 1/2 Empanada each one cheese and spinach and the other with ham and cheese. We also split a Pan Con Lechon (a Cuban Pulled Pork sandwich and every dish was on point, authentic and delicious! All washed down with a Cafe con Leche! The restaurant itself has a warm inviting atmosphere somewhat reminiscent of the old country. We noticed the prices were very reasonable for what we had yes we will definitely be back! Fellow YELPERS do give this place a try and I can assure you won't leave hungry or disappointed!

I just left and I am so full and satisfied. I have some family coming in a couple of months and I…read morecan't wait to take them here. The vaca Frita was so delicious and I can't tell you how flavorful it was. I really love the onions and I left her feeling so filled with flavor and filled with joy. The food is quality and you don't feel too overstuffed. I highly recommend the Cuban sandwich as well. My family of four ate really well for the price.

Food fire if you like Haitian food. They're nice people. Make fire legume, griot and rice is nice…read more If you like Turkey, they got good fried turkey too. Would 100 percent recommend and it's affordable.

I went here for the first time with my hubby to pick up some takeout and I was afraid because it…read morewas 30 minutes prior to closing that our food would be stale, but it was fresh and delicious as of we'd ordered during normal hours. I'll definitely go back a second time.

Visited on a Sunday early evening. Old school reggae and Motown hits were playing, which set a…read moregreat vibe right away. I sat at the bar and ordered a piña colada,the bartender was friendly and even asked what type of rum I preferred. The drink was good and definitely heavy on the rum. I ordered the baby bang shrimp. They were supposed to be jumbo but seemed more medium-sized. The shrimp were a bit tough, though well-seasoned. I wouldn't order them again. Loved the overall vibe, cute outdoor seating. Nice spot to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Valencias is located in the Ace Hardware Plaza across from the Margate City Hall complex. There…read moreseems to be some confusion on Yelp as Valencias has now transitioned from a daytime restaurant into a night time event venue. At one point Yelp even had them listed as closed but now I see that they are listed as being open again. I ended up visiting Valecias for a friends Saturday night birthday party. I walked in at 9 PM and it was pretty much dead. There were a few patrons at the bar and it was very quiet. Our party had a small raised area with couches above the dance floor which provided comfortable seating. Later on in the evening there was a DJ and things were a little more lively but not by much. I checked out the menu and it seemed very expensive so I stuck to the party wings and fries. Some of the guests got drinks at the bar. The party was still going strong when I left at 1 AM. I honestly didn't know there was any place in Margate that was open past 11. I am not sure how long they can stay in business with so few people but for now they are definitely open at night and there are a few people who come in to sit at the bar in addition to whatever parties they are hosting.

Wow! What can I Say about this place! First Off I don't eat Haitian Food From everywhere because my…read moremom has the best Haitian food in the planet but I decided to try this restaurant out and I'm so glad I did. The food was immaculate that fried fish hit the spot that turkey was really good. The mac & cheese wasn't the best, but it was OK but the rice had flavor. I will definitely be back now the customer service was amazing. She was in there by herself and I'm not gonna lie. It was like nine. I wanna say like 8/9 of us and she held her own she was straight. She gave us a drink while we wait. shout out to the lady. She's amazing. I definitely will be back.

Superb Haitian dishes expertly cooked to perfection. Courteous and fast service, very friendly…read more Haitian dishes like griot, rice and beans mixed, are a dying art. It's rare to see it done right. Will be back!

Great Jamaican food served up by this small chain, with very little ambience but terrific food and…read moreservice. 5 star food: their oxtail stew is amazing. The helping are also enormous. 5 star service: the staffers are sweet and helpful. They do a bustling and rapid fire business, the line is usually out the door. 3-4 star ambience: it's mostly geared toward take-away orders, and everything comes in styrofoam containers. Seating is minimal and basic if you eat there

I say maybe I would recommend Dutch Pot EVEN THOUGH IS SO DARN DELICIOUS! is because the customer…read moreservice is just severely going down hill. Every time I go to Dutch Pot something is not available or the staff is miserable and it takes forever to get their attention. I watched a woman working behind the counter pace back and forth as she had a conundrum the manager wasn't able to help her with as all 7 of us in line watched the temper tantrum. Also, I love their food but at 9:30pm I find it ludicrous that you only have white rice when you close at 11:00pm?!?!! One of the most popular meals. I went to another location in the same night and they ran out of stew chicken at 9:30 and close at 10:00pm now THAT makes sense. Anyways I keep trying my luck but I am getting pretty convinced that you guys are starting to not care anymore because I have a handful of these poor customer service type of situations. Food is usually great when it's available Customer service is absolutely horrible.

I was in the mood for Trinidadian food, and I wanted to try a place I haven't been to. I scrolled…read moredown my bookmark list and decided to check out Shalama's Roti Shop along State Rd. 7. The Village Plaza, where the roti shop was located, looked like it had seen better days with a few empty business spaces. Shalama's Roti Shop offers traditional Trinidadian food items such as roti (chicken, vegetable, beef), doubles, phoulorie, aloo pie, and much more at reasonable prices. I greeted a male employee who took my order of stew chicken, one double with tamarind sauce and cucumber chutney, and one dhalpourie roti. My food was given to me within a few minutes. I started with the double which was delicious. The barra had a nice texture as it was filled with curried channa, complemented by the tamarind sauce and cucumber chutney. The stew chicken was served with a small salad, rice and peas, and boiled vegetables. Everything was well-prepared, especially the dhalpourie roti. In my opinion, I feel the food is not filling, as I was looking to eat again after an hour. Other than that, Shalama's Roti Shop is a decent place. I am interested in coming back to try their bakes, which is made on Sundays.

The food is very good and affordable. I always get takeout since there isn't really an inside…read moreseating area. Be careful on Saturday because they get busy and an take awhile to get your food