Food is great. Soup joumou was delicious and we have it just about every other Sunday. Facility is…read moreclean and renovated. Hopefully Servers can smile and focus on better service.

The food here was overwhelmingly salty. They definitely overdo it with the salt, Maggie, and…read morevarious spices. My grandma's blood pressure spiked because of it. We've been chugging down water non-stop. I can't even finish my meal; it's making me feel lightheaded. I ordered a side of avocado, and they just threw it on top of the box in an open bag, with nothing to protect it. It was touching everything else and was also hard, so I couldn't eat it at all. I really wanted to enjoy the food, but my chest is burning, and my head is pounding from all the salt in the gravy. That's $30 wasted. On the bright side, the service was excellent. The waiter was friendly and accommodating. Service rating: 8/10! Food rating: 2/10! Ambiance 7/10

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.

This is my 2nd time having Haitian food. Best experience ever. The young man behind the counter was…read morekind, patient and knowledgeable. I was able to order my food, got home everything was there hot fresh and tasted amazing. Thank you so very much! I'll def be back!!!

While on vacation we visited this Haitian restaurant and I'm so happy I did! The food was fresh,…read moretasty and hot! I got the chicken stew, beans and rice, fried plantains, and salad. My husband got chicken wings, beans and rice and salad and he loved it also! I would definitely recommend this restaurant if anyone is in North Fort Lauderdale area and want some authentic Haitian food

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.

This place did not disappoint! We ordered the Jon Jon rice, wings, and griyo--and everything was…read moredelicious. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent. There's a small seating area with a few tables, and the food came out pretty quickly. You could tell it was fresh and made to order. Let me say this--and I mean it in the best way possible--for a Caribbean restaurant, the service was top notch. That's not always the case, so it was a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend!

This place is a gem . Go find out why and let me know! It's in a small size plaza. Inside is super…read morechilled. Good kompa and amazing service. The: FoodServiceAmbiance

I was really happy to find this spot. I've been familiar with Haitian cuisine for many years, so…read moreI'm always excited when I come across a place serving good, authentic Haitian food. The grill tasted very fresh and flavorful. They also serve a gravy on the side which was surprisingly good -- and that's saying a lot because I'm usually not much of a gravy person. The pikliz was tasty; my only complaint is that I would have liked a little more of it, although that may have just been something I should have checked before leaving. The rice was excellent. It had a really nice flavor with a slightly peppery finish and honestly stood out as some of the better rice I've had at a Haitian restaurant. They also offer a house tea that goes along with the name Choublak (which the owner Marcus mentioned means hibiscus). The tea contains sorrel and is definitely worth trying if you visit. Another thing I appreciated was seeing a hands-on owner. Marcus is both the owner and the chef, and it shows in the attention to the food and the way he interacts with customers. Overall, if you're looking to try Haitian food, this is a great spot to check out. They have a small sit-down area and offer lunch specials Wednesday through Friday, which is a good opportunity to stop by and try the menu.

I've been a longtime customer here and have even left rave reviews in the past. This used to be one…read moreof those places you could count on. The whole fried snapper was outstanding. Fresh, clean, bold. You could taste the love in every bite. It felt like a true family-run spot that took real pride in what they served. I'm sad to say it's fallen off. The fish now tastes old. Not fresh, not crisp, just off. The griot isn't fresh anymore either. It tastes like it's been sitting out, made in batches without any care. Even the pikliz tastes commercialized, like something out of a container instead of made in-house. The diri djon djon is bland and flavorless, and even the color is pale. The consistency is gone, and the attention to detail that made this place special just isn't there anymore. The people working the register come off rude and uninviting. There's no care for customers, no welcoming smile like there used to be. Something clearly changed. Whether it's ownership, the kitchen, or just standards slipping, it shows. I'm not writing this to tear the place down. I've seen what it can be when it's right, and it was genuinely great. I hope this isn't permanent and that things turn around. I'd give it another shot if I saw that level of care come back

I called this resturaunt at 9:25PM yesterday and asked what time they close. They said they close…read moreat 10 PM and I said i was on my way but I was going to call back at 9:35 once I got my family's order together which was going to be over $200. I called back 3 times at 9:35 and they didn't answer. I proceed to drive to Le Chic and I arrived at 9:47. They refused to take my order because the person in the back no longer wanted to cook. They wouldn't serve me or another patron. I asked to speak to the owner because your employees were turning down orders and they stated he wasn't in. It was my first time at the establishment and I will never return.

Was in town from Philadelphia for a few days happen to come across this gem. Second time having…read moreHaitian food and I must say it was excellent prepared. Well not rushed. Vegetable was very colorful and the sauce that comes on the side nice and spicy. I will go with the rice and beans over the black rice. I give this place a 10 out of 10.

Food service ambiance All of them was good it was a good…read moreexperience though! I recommend you guys to go find out by Ourselves

When I entered the restaurant I was greeted by the owners and classic Haitian music. Service was…read morereally good. I was pleased when speaking to the owners. Learning that they opened during a pandemic and have a pretty good following. I ordered chicken in sauce with rice and beans. It looked like the rice and beans were the left overs from the pot and many variations in color. The white rice I ordered on the side was really good. Believe it or not you can mess up white rice lol. My daughter didn't want to even try the rice and peas because it looked old. I was really hoping to get a Haitian restaurant with 5 stars and this place has 5 star service however the food just wasn't what I am accustomed to. I think it's important for restaurants to be consistent. No matter what time you come you should get the same quality. Im sure they probably didn't want to have to make new rice but if it's offered it should be good. Im not sure if I will return because I just wasn't in the mood to cook and wanted to see if their cuisine would be worth the drive. Not bad at all if I'm in the area already. However, I think they should do quality checks before serving food. I was disappointed...

This plate was $15......somebody make it make sense. I know the economy is bad but charging $15 for…read morea lunch special plate that is pretending to be a dinner plate is embarrassing!

My long time college roomate came down for our friends wedding this weekend. Being hatian and all,…read moreI wanted to take him to an authentic spot so he can get the real SFL experience. Going in, the interior was very clean and clearly gave off carribean vibes. The tables inside were jumping with other patrons, but we were seated rather quickly. For dinner, we ordered 1x griot dinner complete (meaning the platter; rice & peas, pikliz, plaintains), 1x lassot complete (fried turkey), and 2x pate codes (think of a loaded hatian empanada; we ordered 1x fish and 1x chicken). Moving on with our review; everything was excellent! The griot had a nice crispy exterior but was tenderly seasoned inside. The lassot was surprisingly moist and crispy too. To include, the contrast of the onions marinated with the green seasoning on top. The rice & peas were cooked perfectly as they were light as air and plantains were crispy & salted nicely too. The pate codes were huge in size and flavor as well! My preference would be the original over the fish, but they both packed a tangy, savory, and spicy punch! Moreover, we had the pleasure of meeting and being served by the owner, who was very friendly and attentive. Overall, we were highly satisfied with our experience and would definitely recommend this spot for anybody who's looking for quality hatian cusuine. Final verdict 5/5!

A friend stumbled across this place and told me about it. I went to see for myself. I'm not sure if…read moreI went on a slow day but I was the only person there. I dined in for dinner at 4 pm. The decor was niceeeee!! The restaurant is a nice size and looks like a nice place to have dinner parties. The server was awesome, service was great. My order: Griot- 10/10 fresh, soft but crispy Plantain - 10/10 fresh and good Piklis- 10/10 very good and they were not stingy Marinade - 10/10 fresh and delicious Accra - 10/10 fresh and crispy Mac and cheese - 5/10 need cheese!! 2 drinks - 5/10 she tried - $14 each drink was to much!!! Lalo - 9/10 Good This restaurant needs a good bartender asap! The food was GOOD so I'll definitely go back!!

Great food and really good service. They are not rude here at all which is nice lol very good…read moreHaitian food I'll come back again for sure