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    Dunns River Restaurant

    3.6 (99 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Pepper Steak - Medium $15
    Paul P.

    I hate to write a negative review, but this place deserves it. I visited 1/14/23 and ordered a med pepper steak and rice and peas with a fried dumpling. I went in to grab my online order and when it was my turn approached the counter. The woman at the register had to be the most rude person I've ever dealt with in customer service. She says "what's the name on the order"? I repeated myself 3 times before I ultimately just showed her my phone displaying the order. She then proceeded to throw the bag on the counter, no thank you nothing. I got home and opened my meal. The $15.00 container was laughably half empty. I had to take a picture because it's hard to believe lol. I will never return .

    Oxtail/Beef - Medium
    Yutin Z.

    Ordered from this restaurant from ubereats for lunch! Great options, flavor, and portion size! I ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken pasta. The oxtail was super tender and fall off the bone, definitely one of my favorites!

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    Candie G.

    Add this to your cheap eats list. It's mainly takeout but there is seating for eating in. I like the curry goat lunch. The small size is plenty of food w rice curry and salad.

    Sweet and Sour Chicken
    Andrew B.

    Wooooo!! Okay guys. I first ate a "Kingston fire" sauced chicken wing which I added to my order for .80 cents. Nice wing (drum and flat) crispy meaty. Should have got 3! Next, the beef patty. Home made. Flaky crust. Amazing flavor. (I did not order coco bread so I don't know how it is) Last, the sweet and sour chicken was less than 10$! Amazing portion of a large dumpling, a whole boiled plantain and a large piece of boiled potato. Steamed vegetables. And a nice portion of fried chicken tossed in a sauce that reminds me of a sesame or orange chicken; but 50 times better. I will absolutely be back. I ordered from Uber eats 20 minutes away and it arrived hot.

    Spicy mango Wings - Mango/Spicy
    Lisa M.

    By far the best Jamaican food I Have had. This is the spicy mango wings. I order 4. It comes with 4 full wings not pieces and it was cooked to perfection. Crispy and plenty of flavor. My husband ordered the curry chicken which came with rice and vegetables. They give you choices. You go in and scan the bar code for the menu or go to the kiosk to place your order online. Get your order number and with in 10 minutes our order was ready. There is parking and seating to eat and relax . My husband said the place has been around for years so they know what they are doing.

    Jerk chicken Rasta Pasta
    Sho R.

    I ordered lunch from this place through Uber Eats. I enjoyed everything I ordered. Goat Roti was my favorite. I was goat curry and a nice big roti (unleavened bread). Kingston hot wings was hotter than jerk wings, and I liked it more because it was hotter. Jerk chicken pasta rasta was a colorful pasta. Coco bread was really soft. Beef pati was not spicy, but was good.

    Food- Red Snapper Fish (forget the exact name)

    I haven't tried Caribbean cuisine on too many occasions, so Dunns River was a welcome find/experiment. I visited Dunns River after work with a few coworkers who highly recommended their food for its authenticity and taste. I was not disappointed. Prices were fair, portions were large, and the food was full of flavor. The ambience was barebones, but the interior had plenty of seating. They also have a private parking lot with a few spots up front and on the side. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered a number of different items, but the highlights were the red snapper (drenched in a sweet and spicy sauce) and the jerk chicken. They have different plate sizes, but the smalls are quite large! We also had Ginger Sorrel which I've never tried before. It was more sugary than I expected, but definitely a treat to taste. Overall, if you're looking for an authentic, affordable, and unique experience into Caribbean food, Dunns River is a solid choice to explore!

    Daryl P.

    Checking this place out for the first time with a coworker I had the pleasure of enjoying two beef patties with a cream soda to wash it down. It has all it needed, beef and some heat to wake me up. Finishing off with a cream soda will be just the start of my experience here. My coworker was enjoying the curry goat with rice a decent portion of rice, meat veggies and sauce. While we at we were enjoying conversations of what makes this place stand apart from other places. She shared that some places make some dishes sweet which is always the correct way. Again it's too everyone's own taste buds but I for one look to someone of the culture to inform me of what's good or bad. I'll be back to enjoy other dishes and make my own judgment. Located in the north end of Hartford is only a few minute drive from I-91. Parking is a little difficult with a small lot and sometimes can be difficult to get in and out of there depending on time. The inside is decorated well with awards and the culture of the people that take pride in their food and aim to create a community to go along with it. You had business people looking to grab a lunch to others that have been here chatting all day. I'll be back.

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    I went there on July 11, 2024. The oxtails and jerked chicken plates. They were bland and dry.

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    Had excellent oxtail and jerk chicken dishes from here the other day. The large was enough that even my teenage son had leftovers.

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    They alway so damn rude here, but the food is good so I'll eat it again. But I get better treatment at benjis

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    The evening Service is bad. Mark the owner need create a more swift and productive time system. Very very poor service

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    WALK INS ONLYYYY no phone orders food isn't bad try the oxtail parking space is small hope this helped

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    The food was excellent. It was a late evening choice. Glad they were open. I would go back when the menu is full to choose from.

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    4.5(21 reviews)
    2.6 miSouth Green

    Unexpected Lunch Stop - Worth It!…read more I wasn't planning on eating here yesterday, but with the holiday, a few of my favorite spots were closed. Since I was in the neighborhood and short on time, I decided to stop in for a quick lunch--and I'm glad I did! The service was fast and efficient. The food is served hot, and you simply pick what you want, making the whole process super convenient. They give you a generous portion for a great price, and if you're dining in, the staff even brings your food right to the table, which was a nice touch. Whether you're looking for a quick takeout option or a sit-down meal, this spot is a solid choice for delicious Dominican food. Fast, filling, and flavorful--definitely worth a stop! Everything was clean and staff was friendly.

    Their empanadas are so perfect, I don't even want to write anything else! They're perfectly crisp…read morewithout drying out the inside filling. The beef and cheese and chicken and cheese are the best flavors. Their pernil is always cooked well, too. I like mine as crispy as possible with a crunch. Pairing a meat with rice for their lunch special is probably your best bet, cost wise. Service is quick! While I'll typically do takeout, there are a few tables inside and friendly service. Great neighborhood spot.

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    1.8(5 reviews)
    2.2 miDowntown

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    Frenchie's Oasis Bar & Grille located on Main Street occupying the long time empty space that used…read moreto be Dunkin'. I was most excited to try this place out because it's been vacant for so long and I've seen the sign for a while and awaiting their opening. After hearing about a friend's experience, I convinced a couple others to make it over the next day they'd be open which was today, Monday. I looked it up and made reservations on Open Table. Today's the "Monday" and after getting off work.. waited an hour with friends who worked nearby, walked over to the establishment... I didn't even make it past the foyer despite having a reservation for 6p. We opened the door to the foyer and waited because that's where the host stand was. Assuming the inner door was locked which it actually was because a staff eventually unlocked the inner door. She didn't quite greet us, instead, she said that they won't be taking any orders until 7:30p because the kitchen hasn't opened yet. She also stood between the door and it felt like we were not even allowed in. She shut the door and conversed with her boss, offering us either to wait or get some kind of discount another time. I'm thankful for them trying to rectify the issue since I've already waited for them to open. I preferred to dine so we left. Also, I'm at a loss if I'll get penalized for the reservation I made on Open Table. She assured me I wouldn't be. She didn't take my name though I don't know about that. The entire thing was so disappointing. Their hours stated a 6p opening. There isn't a website for more information either. There is an instagram page and I wouldn't have known it was the same place if not for the address on the bio. The hours are mostly evenings only between Fridays-Mondays. It isn't posted on the door and again, information isn't clear. I'm not all too keen on coming back..

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    Secrets Bistro & Bar - $40 meal???

    Secrets Bistro & Bar

    3.0(4 reviews)
    2.4 miSouth Green

    The correct address is 234 Spencer St. in Manchester, CT…read more This place just opened on September 6! It is rare Jamaican bistro. It is a cross between a restaurant and a night club. The music (piped in with commercials) is a big louder than you would expect, but this is really a lounge type of atmosphere. The decor is truly amazing. The colors are a big highlight. Get a load of the shot names. Did you see the lounge chair? The bottle display is amazing. I'm sitting down at the bar. These chairs are soft and comfy. The place is designed for you to stay a while. For my first drink, I'm having a Bedroom Bully. It is made with tequila, rum, Simply Lemonade, Blueberry-infused Syrup, lime juice and Triple Sec. Nice presentation! Nice glassware. I like the blueberries mixed in there. The lime wheel is just perfect. The taste is amazing! The straw is biodegradable. For my first food item, I'm having a beef pattie and coco bread. A Jamaican patty is a savory hand pie that originated in Jamaica. It's a semicircular pastry that contains various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell. The fillings can include seasoned ground beef, pork, lamb, lobster, shrimp, cheese, chicken, and ackee. The spices come from a melding of flavors in Jamaica. The East Indian indentured servants of the colonials added cumin and curries and enslaved Africans gave depth with the addition of cayenne pepper. This is delicious! It is warm, soft and spicy like it should be. Coco bread is a Jamaican bread made from flour, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and coconut milk. The coconut milk gives the bread a tropical flavor and a uniquely Caribbean sensibility. Coco bread is buttery, slightly sweet, and firm on the outside and soft on the inside. It's often split in half and stuffed with a Jamaican patty or other filling to make a sandwich. This is a bread that is very easy to eat. I'm impressed! For my next drink, I'm having a Henny Island. This is made with tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, pineapple, passion fruit and a Hennessy floater. Wow! This one is much stronger than the last drink! I'm guessing it's the Hennessy on top. This has a fantastic taste! For my entree, I'm having the Snappa n'Tings. This is streamed snapper cooked down in a coconut sauce with shrimp, okra, corn and pumpkin. Pumpkin? It is served with water crackers. A water cracker (Commonwealth English) or water biscuit (American English) is a type of savoury cracker. They are thin, hard and brittle, and usually served with cheese or wine. Originally produced in the 19th century as a version of the ship's biscuit, water biscuits continue to be popular in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, with the leading brands (Carr's and Jacob's) selling over seventy million packets a year. Water biscuits are also popular in Chile. Wow! Look at this dish! It is steaming hot! Lots of lemon slices! This is a rare occasion to enjoy some shrimp. There a lot of bones so beware. For my final drink, I'm having a Toxic. This is made with Diplomatico Reserva Patron, Aperol, lime juice and Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur. Definitely a strange combination. I am christening the bottle of patron! This is served in a globular, plastic glass. That is incredibly original! It's strong and has a very unique taste! I have never experienced a taste quite like this! When you drink it, it bubbles in the middle! You need to be patient here. Drinks take a bit longer to make as well as their unique Dine In Jamaican Menu but you will NOT be disappointed! For dessert, I'm having the Cake of the Day (which changes weekly). I should not be having this (cheese cake) but oh well...OMG! It is great!

    Rocking! I randomly went for takeout, I ordered the jerk…read morechicken with rice/cabbage/plantains... no complaints. Everything had flavor. They are not stingy with the plantains lol. Nice portions for everything else as well. I also had the rum punch while I waited. I'll be back.

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    4.3(9 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown

    It's a cloudy, rainy day on the first day of spring, and I decided to visit the Rolling Roti food…read moretruck in Downtown Hartford. I've enjoyed their tasty cuisine in the past, but officially leaving a review for them makes me excited to share my experience with the Yelp community--so y'all can give them a try! I ordered their popular curry chicken roti wrap, which is made with love. Seriously, the roti is so fresh that they even have a sign that says, "Roti is made fresh. Please be patient." And they're not lying--you can taste the freshness! The flavors burst in your mouth with every bite. The wrap is very filling, so make sure you save room if you're planning to order one. For the grand finale, I went with their jerk chicken entrée, which comes with lo mein and a salad. The jerk chicken is packed with bold, spicy seasonings, but that's what makes the experience so enjoyable. You can instantly tell they cook with love. The wait time was about 10-15 minutes, and when I got home, the food was still hot--not warm, HOT! That's what I'm talking about. Please give them a try! Rolling Roti has been my favorite food truck since I first tried them in 2019. Plus, the owner is down-to-earth and always welcoming.

    How to properly rate Rolling Roti? On one hand, I couldn't believe I spent a little over 50…read moredollars and received a single medium container's worth of goat curry, spinach, potato curry, okra, and pumpkin. On the other, there is no question everything in that container was absolutely delicious. The goat curry had a tantalizing mix of spices without anything completely overpowering the meat. Potatoes in the potato curry were soft and held spices well. On the other hand, the spinach and okra felt refreshing against the slight burn from the curries. On a future visit, I'd probably just order everything separately to ensure I get more food. But I definitely was impressed with the quality of the food.

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    4.4(77 reviews)
    2.4 miFrog Hollow
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    In New York, we would call this a hole in the wall. Very tiny space off the street. Counterspace…read moreand four large, basic wooden tables. You can do takeout or dine-in, but even when dining in, you look at a menu, pay at the counter, and then it eventually comes to your table. I was lucky enough to come in when there was only one table and some takeout customers. As I left, several more people came in, so this place can become crowded. Aurora's is Guatemalan. They have a lot of brekkie stuff--huevos rancheros, omelettes with veggies, sausage, peppers, ham, sausage, etc. Breakfast sandwiches (BEC, beans, queso, ham, turkey, avocado, cheeses). Burritos (chorizo, loaded, veggies). Appetizers, like tacos, nachos, tostadas, and more. Sandwiches (burgers, steak sandwiches). Bowls and salads (house green, classic caesar, burrito bowl). Quesadillas and wraps (turkey avocado, buffalo chicken, churrascov, burrito, chicken bacon ranch). I had the Churrasco. It had a lot of fat, but it was more steak than fat, and the fat came off easily. The meat was tender and fall apart. I ordered the fries, but got rice, and that was okay. The black beans were great. The salad was a little palate cleanser. The thing I LOVED, ADORED, would help me ignore the fact the restaurant was so cold that I had to keep my coat on and shivered throughout my stay--the drinks. They have these great fruit drinks--grilled pineapple lemonade (my choice), homemade horchata, fresh melon juice, watermelon juice, etc. My choice, the grilled pineapple lemonade--I literally sucked that stuff down. It was fresh, refreshing, not too sweet, but just sweet enough. Let's go back to my elder millennial roots--"It's all that and a bag of chips." Would come here again, food, drinks, and service are great, but turn up the heat please!

    I ordered from Aurora's via DoorDash and had a great experience overall. The carne asada Guatemalan…read moresandwich (Shuco) was hearty and flavorful -- the grilled steak was juicy, tender, and well-seasoned. The sandwich had that street food-style flavor I was craving, and the bread was soft but held everything together nicely. The sweet plantains were tasty and ripe, but a little on the greasy side for my liking. The watermelon juice was fresh, light, and refreshing -- not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Even though I didn't dine in, I've passed by the spot and it always smells amazing and has a warm, welcoming vibe. My order was neatly packed, and everything arrived intact, which shows care and attention to detail on their end. That kind of service goes a long way, even through delivery! Can't wait to stop by in person soon -- if the food tastes this good through DoorDash, I can only imagine how much better it is fresh off the grill.

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