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    Erma's Bistro

    4.3 (12 reviews)
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    Jerk Chicken entree 7/10 (not jerk enough) Jerk Wings 9/10   Plantains 10/10  Rice & peas 0/10 (Rice was over cooked)  Cabbage Slaw 5/10

    Jerk Chicken entree 7/10 (not jerk enough) Jerk Wings 9/10 great flavor Plantains 10/10 cooked perfectly Rice & peas 0/10 (Rice was over cooked and mushy) Cabbage Slaw 5/10 would've preferred real cabbage leaves This was a pick up order the service was GREAT!

    Shrimp & grits
    I P.

    Food is delicious & not too spicy but they have great homemade hot sauce. We came on a Sunday after church and enjoyed the DJ that was playing gospel/hip hop/r&b. Lots of old church ladies in the room but the vibe was upbeat & lively enough to make a 70+ year old sway & stomp. We had the jerk chicken and the shrimp and grits we were expecting Jamaican cuisine. However, the food taste African American w a Caribbean twist. Service was excellent, even though the restaurant was so loud that we cannot hear ourselves talk unless we sit next to each other. The staff went out of their way to lean in to make sure they could hear our orders. They cleaned our table in between dishes, and I noticed that they mopped when I large table left.... Normally, I think restaurants wait until the end of the night to mop but this one is very clean. The atmosphere is nice. The bathrooms were spacious. The music was a bit lould but alright with us! We highly recommend trying the hot sauce !

    Ox Tail Birra Tacos
    Devin C.

    Tacos were great and staff was friendly. Next time I'll come back for the brunch, the banana bread French toast sounds great. Cool vibe with reggae music playing, clean comfortable tables and a awesome mural on the wall.

    The Birthday lady with a lovely focal point of the JA flag.

    We are back at Erma's Bistro... this time we went for Brunch. I was excited to find out that the regular menu was also available. We started with the oxtail sliders and the Mango wings. Excellent choices I must say!! After the appetizers we went with the Shrimp and Grits and the Chicken and Waffles. We were very pleased with our choices. This will definitely be a regular for us. The service was excellent. Fantasia was very helpful with the menu. The music wasn't too loud and it was enjoyable. I can't forget the Red Stripe..

    Passapassa rum punch is a Must!!!

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