My son had the curry goat stew and I the jerk chicken for lunch. The regular size was a really good…read moreportion size esp for the amount. The lunch size felt more like a snack size imo, I had to snag some from my sons but he was not having it - it was that good. Enjoy my food very fresh and hot and this checked out.. The goat stew had potatoes, other veggies like carrots and peppers that gave it that hearty home style cooking served to order. I would definitely come again if in the area just to try the oxtail. The ambiance was clean and had lots of seating. Ah real Authentic Jamaican food is a pleasure to chow down.

Great jerk chicken. So amazing. When I go out to eat here, I say I'm "jerking it!" I think this'll…read morereally catch on. Everybody will love "jerking it." Your grandmother, mother, father, sisters, and brothers will all love "jerking it!" Your children or a stranger's children may even love "jerking it!" Oh the service was decent too. I bet they were loving me "jerking it" at their restaurant.

Basic and they use the Maggi djon djon. Rice have a green hue to it. There's like nothing special…read moreabout this restaurant

From the outside, the place looks like a divey old Vietnamese restaurant & bar, no signs outside…read moreindicating the change in ownership, except a flag hanging near the door. However, the place is now called Chef B. Restaurant which serves up Caribbean and Soul food, eat here, takeout, or third party delivery. After visiting the Space Coast, I decided to give this place a try for takeout dinner. As I'm walking inside, a group of people thought I was a delivery driver since I did have a mask on, but I was here to get food for myself. The place was blasting Caribbean music in the old school restaurant and bar. I head up to the counter where there is a posted menu board. They offer a variety of entrees with sides including chicken, shrimp, fish, goat, pork, turkey, oxtail, legume, pate kode, smoked jerk bbq (chicken, pork, ribs, wings). I decided to go with the fried fish dinner ($17) which was a whole fish breaded and deep fried, served with dark rice & beans, fried plantains, and lettuce & onions, spicy cabbage/carrot slaw and a sweet dipping sauce. My food was all set, boxed and bagged in less than 15 minutes. Since I was in a hurry, I decided to enjoy my dinner in my vehicle at a shopping center parking lot. The whole fish had small bones of course, so I had to filet it before eating, hot and moist texture which had good flavors. The rice & beans and plantains were great side choices too. The portion of food was generous, so it took me a while to finish my boxed dinner. I feel I got lucky choosing a random place for dinner and I really enjoy Caribbean and Latin American food when I can.

I've had multiple issues with this place, but today was the last straw. They gave me the wrong…read moreorder again--which is not the first time. When I called, they told me to come in and they'd fix it. Fair enough.I gave away the incorrect food, expecting a full replacement when I got there. Instead, they only gave me the meat, not the full meal I originally paid for. That's not a proper fix. I've supported this restaurant for a while, brought people here, and recommended it to others--only to be treated like this over a mistake that wasn't mine. It's frustrating and disappointing.If you're okay with getting the wrong order and average food, this might be the place for you. Otherwise, you're honestly better off going somewhere else.

Wow! Do I have to say anything, just look at the picture! This is my favorite place for a jerk…read morechicken meal. Everything is so yummy, the sauce, rice, and even vegetables. I like that they give you 2 little cups of extra sauce on the side just incase you want it. I always order to go and they never disappoint

Excellent food jerk, chicken perfect jerk sauce to die for I will recommend this location to…read moreeveryone.

This little hole in the wall located across from Palm Bay hospital on Malabar Road is a force to be…read morereckoned with! They are open 10 to 5 and Ms Rose is the master chef! Once I discovered them I was there back to back and I will definitely be going back when I am on that side of town. The food was well seasoned and tasted just like my parents back in the day! Everything was very clean and service was with a smile! I will definitely be back and I highly recommend that you support your mom and pop businesses! They get five stars all the way across from me!

Not sure why it's taken me this long but how could I forget this place. When all else fails I…read morehaven't had a time I didn't enjoy something here. If I had any questions or concerns they were met. I've met one lady who loves to give suggestions if you ever come and aren't sure on what you would like to eat. She will gladly help guide you. I always know what I want to eat when I come. As for snacks on the side I suggest trying something new. The rum cakes, brittle, the bun and cheese, cakes, porridge, the magum wines, and the fresh coconut water is by far my favorite. I love their coconut water. The oxtails, curry, jerk, brown stew snapper, and one of my favorites the spicy beef patties. Sometimes the lines can be long but it's worth the wait. Patience with the people making your food from experience the kitchen gets out. If you don't want to wait in line just call ahead. Or be like me and just wait, check out the menu, drinks, and vibe to the music.

I love this little Jamaican spot nestled in the shopping center with Goodwill and the post office…read morejust west of 95 on the north side of the road. Love it even more during lunch time! Can't beat the $5 lunch box! Your choice is curry chicken, brown stew chicken or jerk chicken. It includes rice and beans cabbage plantains and the meat! I like that at lunch time it is super busy so you know the food is not just sitting there. Everything is hot and plentiful! Where are you going for $5 special? Can't even do that at fast food and this is wayyy healthier!

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering 2280 Harris Ave NE Palm Bay, FL 32905…read more 4 Stars After what appeared to be a mistake in my last Jamaican joint review (whoa, that has a few connotations), I thought I was being punished by immediately being sent to another one by my random name generator. After smacking it on the side a few times and shaking it, I found it to be working correctly, so I proceeded to Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay, FL. What a world of difference! Carmen is the proprietor and a one-woman show and boyo, let me tell ya, she sure shines. I found Carmen's menu to be a joy to behold, as eclectic as my vinyl collection. As such, I decided to go in a different direction today and steered away from the traditional Jamaican fare such as Jerk Chicken and Curried Goat and went with an order of Carmen's Fried Chicken with sides of rice, beans and potato salad along with an order of her Bang Bang Fried Shrimp Tacos (the same name as the drek at the horrid Bonefish Grill) with fries. As Carmen got to work on my eats, I took in the interior. I found it to be open, welcoming, bright, and cheery, not unlike the owner! Carmen was out in no time with my foodstuffs. Taking a few before pictures, I got to work. I turned my attention and palate to the Fried Chicken. The first thing I noticed was the crunch of the coating. If you look at the picture I've attached, you can see what I mean. That coating was slathered on without care for conservation. It wasn't too much, it was just enough. The chicken, blanketed in a tender, juicy, succulent coating, tasted superb. The rice and beans were well-cooked and seasoned with love. The potato salad, like everything else, I assume was made by Carmen and if your Grandmother makes a better potato salad, I will eat these words! I can't speak for you, but when I hear or read the words, Bang Bang, I immediately think of three things. First, playing cops and robbers as a child and "shooting" the bad guy with my finger gun while shouting, "Bang! Bang!" The second is the Bollywood bad remake of a worse film, "Bang Bang!" The third thing I think of is Chinese Street Chicken. None of this has anything to do with Carmen's Bang Bang Fried Shrimp Tacos, other than the Bang Bang sauce is loosely based on the Chinese Street Chicken tossing sauce. Carmen's Bang Bang sauce was a mixture of mayo, spicy stuff and it was mahvalous, dahling! The shrimp were coated with the same love and care as the chicken and were just as tender and juicy. Got Dayum! Carmen knows her way around a kitchen. I can only assume these are her recipes as well. She should open a restaurant and share this with...oh, wait. Never mind. With this meal and the success of the Fried Chicken at Cajun Soul, my hopes have been raised considerably. The Big Boy says, "If you want good eats served with love and a friendly smile, visit Carmen. Tell her the Big Boy sent ya (it's safe this time)!"

This place just opened in May 2024. Their Jerk Chicken was fantastic. My mouth was on fire with the…read moreheat and flavors of the jerk seasoning. If you have ever been to Jamaica, then you would love the food here. I even got their beef patties with sauce. I could make a meal with those alone. They are so good. Well packed with meat and flavor, the sauce just adds to it and takes it over the top.When we finished, I had a very happy tummy. There is more I want to try, so I will definitely be going back. They have signs that they do a Sunday brunch and will have to give that a try. If you use credit or debit cards they do add a 4% fee. Have noticed a lot of places are doing that now. Just another reason to carry some cash. But even if you don't 4% really isn't that back as their food is worth it. Stop in give they a try.

Amazing place with variety of delicious dishes to choose from different Latin American countries…read more Great service and loved all the delicious pasties. This place is good for when traveling and want to have a quick stop without waiting long for food or when very hungry and want good homemade food.

My family got take out here for the first time and I can honestly say I am not impressed. They have…read moremany food options with a relaxed vibe and a menu that changes daily. Today was primarily chicken so I decided to try the rotisserie chicken. I only eat white meat and instead of being able to purchase just a breast or individual pieces, I had to buy the entire half a chicken. The spices were good but the chicken was as dry as the desert. I also ordered mashed potatoes which were terrible with zero flavor and steamed vegetables which they were out of. My boys all got steak sandwiches and enjoyed them. I will have to try one eventually although I am not anxious to return. We also got dessert to go. I love cheesecake and got the strawberry cheesecake. It was some of the worst cheesecake I have ever eaten. Not one strawberry, just some strawberry flavored gelatin on top and the cheesecake itself was as dense as a brick. Yuk. I did not bother taking pictures because the food was not photo worthy. I gave the place more than one star only because the service is good and friendly. The prices are far too high for such low quality. 64 dollars total. Too much for food that is only memorable because of the lack of quality and taste, sadly.

I don't even know where to begin. I tried to call several times with questions about menu but…read morenobody would pick up. When I placed my order I got a text saying it was ready within seconds, which clearly told me the food was not freshly cooked. When we arrived we were told we'd already received a refund, because one of our three entrees was sold out. I said okay well there are three of us needing food, so I don't need a refund, I need a third entree. He also told me they were out of pasta salad, so they just swapped in steam veggies which we didn't want. But instead of picking up the phone and calling us, they just gave refund for entree and decided our side for us. So then, when I went to order third entree, they were now sold out of the order everyone else got, and they had the nerve to charge us extra for the one entree they had available. And even worse, I used the bathroom which had a sign that said "employees must wash hands", and they didn't even have a soap dispenser of any kind to wash my own hands!!! This place is disgusting and worst customer service experience I've ever had, and never going back. Steer clear of this place!!!!

This is the only place I visit for authentic Jamaican food. The oxtail is my favorite, and I can…read morenever get enough of it. I usually skip the rice and order double vegetables instead. The food is always flavorful and freshly prepared. You can dine in, pick up, or order delivery. There is one outdoor table if you prefer to enjoy your meal in front of the restaurant. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere feels relaxed and welcoming.

Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine 4500 Dixie Hwy. NE Palm Bay, FL 32905…read more 4 Stars Life, in general, is fleeting moments of time with people you may only interact with once, but when you do, a big grin immediately breaks across your face. This I how I felt when I met Neville, the owner of today's foray into the dense jungle of Greasy Spoons dotting the landscape of the Space Coast. My random name generator had directed me deep into the mainland as I found myself in front of Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay. I took a few deep breaths to control my OTB syndrome and went inside. This is when I encountered the jovial Neville. Not only was I enjoying his company, but I truly enjoy well-made Jamaican food. Epicurean delights from the tiny island nation have a delightful mix of sweet, tangy and spicy all wrapped up in one bite. Looking over the handwritten menu board didn't take a whole lot of time. Most of it was spent chatting with Neville. However, I did manage to get in an order for some Curry Chicken, Curry Goat, Oxtail Rice & Peas and to round things out I decided to give Neville's Spicy Beef Patty a whirl. Picking up on Neville's dimissory vibe, my dining, I headed to a table to await our victuals. Within an acceptable amount of time, Neville brought our food up. After snapping the obligatory pictures, we grabbed our grub, received our dimissory from the owner and headed back beach side. Not wanting to take my time getting home as the olfactory property emanating from the take-out containers was causing me to drool just a little bit, I might have gone a tad over the posted speed limit. I'm not saying I did, but I'm not saying I didn't. What happened next shocked me. It still does. My persnickety 15-year-old, who eats like a bird as the old adage goes, scarfed down the Curry Chicken like she hadn't eaten in a week. She doesn't eat a lot, but trust me, I do feed her! As I had due diligence to try a bite for the critique, I asked her for one but by then it was gone. Well, that put a dent in my buzz. Objectively speaking, it must have been otherworldly in flavor. I had no idea she loved Curry Chicken like this. I found the Curry Goat to be exceptional. The Goat was tasty, tender and cooked to perfect doneness, while the curry was flavorful and spicy. This was truly well-done Jamaican food. The Oxtail Rice and peas were next up on the Big Boy's discerning palate. Again, the meat was a carnivore's dream. However, and this is the reason for the 4 and not a 5-star review, the rice and peas were just this side of overcooked. Maybe it was kept at serving temperature too long, or someone got distracted in the kitchen for a second. Regardless, the damage was done. Moving on to the final item in today's meal, the Spicy Beef Patty. This was cooked to perfection and all I can say about the seasoning is, "WOW"! This was excellent, with just enough punch to make sure you're paying attention and well hydrated, yet the underlying complexity of the Jamaican spices was not overshadowed. The Big Boy says, "If you like new foods and are willing to give them a try, this is the place to start."

This restaurant is unsanitary while waiting for my order I observed a huge roach run out of the…read moreserving platter with the food being served upon bring it to the owners attention she got argumentative, nasty ,and unprofessional she clearly lacks in people skills as I was just trying to be helpful so she could tend to the infestation, needless to say I will not be returning to this filthy restaurant eww. No wonder this place is always empty.