Love this place. I usually get the jerk chicken. Seasoned really well, strong but not too much…read more Rice and beans are excellent - especially with a bit of the jerk sauce on them. Fried chicken is good, plantains - love them. Every once in a while they have these dumplings that are really delicious.

AFAICT, this was the only place with Jamaican food, so if you're in the mood, you should try it…read moreout. There were two guys ahead of us who seemed Jamaican (but note that we didn't ask...) and they pointed out the type of meat to us in the steam table. We had been consuming a lot of food so we split a Jerk Chicken plate which came with three pieces, rice, and cole slaw. This is a kiosk in a small food court with picnic tables nearby. Service was exactly what you would expect. Service and Ambience: weight: 3, 4/5 Food: weight: 1, 5/5 Our plate was $16. Value: weight: 1, 4/5

Just got some takeout from this local joint. Back where I'm from, there's a Jamaican restaurant in…read moretown as well, so I loved coming in here and seeing and smelling the different dishes. Quite a variety on hand that we don't have back home. Note: The accents are thick. If you have questions about what some of the foods are, good luck. But it's worth it. I was torn between jerk pork and stewed peas. With pig tails! and beef, that was the winner. I love how the server started to ladle in the rice and beans, and then stopped herself because they are so used to serving locals / Carribean natives, they are used to a certain homestyle way of serving things. No no, I made sure they served exactly the way they would make it for their own people. And grabbed some rum cake and sweet potato pudding (with raisins!) on the way out. How good are those? Well shut my mouth (if you get the reference). Brought it home, unpacked, demolished. What a delicious meal. I just got a medium and that was enough for my large appetite. A large would be for two people or to have leftovers for another day. The pig tails had bones so I had to pick those with my hands (whee!), and there were a couple of stewed white yams lurking in there as well. I also note that a majority of the building is a grocery store with all sorts of ethnic goods, if you want to try cooking for yourself or for a taste of the islands all the way up here on the Cape. I call this "cafe" a hidden local gem that deserves more attention from y'all.

Hit or miss .. def a little pricy for why you get sometimes $$$…read more I've had some great jerk chicken here ..tonight was dry /sitting out for a long time

Such a great spot to grab some food and enjoy at the beach or park…read more My husband has been raving about this place for years and we finally made the trip together. Anytime I order Jamaican food I go for a classic "oxtail" one of my favorite dishes and vineyard Caribbean did not disappoint. The food was so soulful and I loved every bite. The owner was so nice and accommodating to her customers as I date and enjoyed my food. We also got a beef patty while we waited and that was also delicious. I love that they had authentic Jamaican drinks and desserts on the menu as well. Will def be back.

Small location with no sitting options. Food is all takeaway but that's fine as long as you can…read morefind somewhere close to enough to enjoy the food without it getting cold. The jerk chicken had a little bbq taste to it and the rice & peas had a hint of coconut in it, which i had never had before. Overall, food was good and I'd recommend but wish there was sitting options or even beers available. The lady at the register was very nice tho and gave some back story on the history of the restaurant. Will be back and recommend to others.

We found a Real Deal Jamaican in Chatham, it's the place to go when when you are craving good…read moreauthentic Jamaican cuisine. So happy we made the effort to try Branches during our day trip to Chatham. We ordered : - Escovitch Red Snapper with rice and peas, plantains, cole slaw (prepared w/o mayo thank you very much). - Jerk Chicken with Salad, croûtons. The chef was kind to start us off with a delicious delicate ginger laced broth. We perused the Rum Punch menu, but we'll try next time we venture out. Great waitstaff. We'll definitely be back. Ya, mon!

Pretty good food but I wasn't crazy about the ambience. It was very noisy and there were many TVs,…read morewhich I find distracting even with the sound turned off as they were. And when the music started it was too loud even for conversation with my dining partner across the too-small two-seat table. But aside from those issues it was a pretty room, richly colored hardwood floors and the walls festively painted and adorned with touches from Jamaica and other sunny locations. Being a Jamaican restaurant, albeit with many standard American items too, we both wanted to try Jamaican. We started with an appetizer plate of Conch Fritters, then I got the Oxtail and he got the Curried Goat. The fritters were disappointing: fried too dark and not much seafood flavor if any, and the sauce was pretty much standard Thousand Island-style aioli. Surprisingly expensive for the smallish portion of 5 fritters. My Oxtail entree consisted of the beef, stewed in a dark flavorful sauce. Tender and easy to eat but you really need to use your fingers to get the meat off these tiny bones. There wasn't really enough meat though. The beans and rice side was good as were the mixed vegetables: mostly cabbage and onions, sauteed in oil with lots of garlic. His Curried Goat was in a very dark sauce intensely flavored with cinnamon, allspice, and more. It was a more generous portion than my oxtail. He thought it was good but salty. I tried a small piece. It was good meat, tender, and the sauce was intriguing and complex but I agreed: far too salty. I'm ok with salt but I know some people that would send it back and I wouldn't blame them. Still, if I were returning I'd get that instead of the oxtail, though I might try something entirely different next time. There was a complimentary course delivered after the appetizer before the entrees: small portions of some sort of soup: A thin chicken-y broth enhanced with island flavors. Nothing really special but I very much appreciate "amuse bouches" and other unexpected additions to a meal. The drinks menu included many beers which I don't tend to drink. Several specialty cocktails and Rum Punch, which I tried. I enjoyed it but don't believe it was from fresh-squeezed juice; probably a mix. The alcohol quantity seemed adequate. The music? At a Jamaican restaurant maybe you're hoping for Reggae or something Caribbean-oriented? Sorry, just three middle-aged men performing old rock-and-roll hits popular in their youth, singing and playing guitars and banjos. Nothing special but I do appreciate live music, and their efforts. But as I said, once the music started, conversation became almost impossible in this small room. Worth another visit? Sure. Several other Caribbean dishes to try. I don't see the point of coming here for American food; plenty of other places around for that. But good to have the option if not everybody in the party wands Jamaican.

I don't want to be here. The food does not look edible. The taste is just as bad…read more.. Either they need a new cook or review before serving.

Places like this seem often ignored by most New Bedford residents. Cafeteria style, some seating…read morebut more suited for take out imo. These types of restaurants have only gone up one dollar (in 10+!years!)for a huge take out meal ($6) that you'll get two meals out of. I love this place. Lately I've been grabbing the 4 dollar plate for lunch which is still a very generous portion that makes me very happy.

Was not able to try this restaurant after purchasing a too good to go bag and got there I then…read morerealized unfortunately that they were closed on vacation for a couple of weeks. But I have had their food before. It is excellent. They do catering, which is what they did for us a birthday party for us and anniversary party and the food is amazing. The jerk chicken is just out of this world, moist and tender. The woman who owns this is a wonderful person I've known for years her quality of workmanship as well as her cooking is above board. Anyone who goes there and enjoys her food and cooking will definitely get a first-hand experience of Caribbean food

The food is full of flavor , and the price point is reasonable. The best part is you will find…read moreservice with a smile

When it comes to living the satisfying life, I find that indulging in novel cuisine always curbs my…read morepalate. I could already tell that the restaurant knew what it wanted to be when I saw the wall at the left-hand side of the dining room: a mural of a hillside town, lounging cozily between day and night against the crash of the sea. The saturated, uniform hues of the plates also helped establish a faraway yet subdued atmosphere, never once jumping on its high horse to establish excellence. I felt this time that going for a $25-$30-something main dish was too filling for lunch, so I considered myself lucky when I saw that the appetizer menu had several cultural highlights, chiefly the Jamaican peanuts and the jibarito sandwich. It's safe to say I'm not ashamed of either of these choices. The peanuts combined a familiar grainy sweetness with a gentle dollop of spice, topped with a roasted texture that let it melt in my mouth like never before. That's the bee's knees! The jibarito was nice. The messiness of the sandwich made it more appealing, in my opinion. The fact that it was arranged between two giant slices of fried plantain instead of bread gave me a heads-up that this was not just a tried-and-true Caribbean flavor, it was a meal made from the heart. *Crick* *Cruuuunch* Speaking of heart, the staff did a fair job of making our meal memorable. Kindness was a priority when it came to my experience. They didn't mind letting us wait for a guest who was ten minutes late. While the second helping took a bit longer than anticipated despite the venue not being crowded (my party was pressed for time that day), the end result was lovely. If one wishes to demonstrate style in their restaurant, then they ought to combine it with just as much substance; that's what I got during my visit.

We came here on a weeknight around 8pm and they weren't very busy, we were seated right away. They…read morehave some great patio seating but we opted for inside since it was getting a little cool outside. We came as a group of 5 and all of us got a drink, they had some fun options that came in unique glasses with cute decorations! They even have some non-alcoholic mocktails on their menu. We thought the food was just okay, we were hoping for a better experience with the seafood in particular since we were right by the water. I did get a small cup of clam chowder which was quite good. I had the cajun mahi tacos as my entree and that was only decent at best. The mahi had really good cajun flavoring, I wish that taste would've been the main focus but it was overshadowed by the mango salsa and other toppings. The tacos came with tons of fries, they were perfect crinkle fries! My husband got the fish and chips, the fish wasn't as good as he was hoping for. The biggest downfall was the waitress coming out to tell us that she completely forgot to put in my friend's food order; she told us this after the rest of us got our food. The restaurant was not busy at all...how do you just forget? Very odd. She still put the order in right then, and we waited another 20-30 mins to get that entree brought out to us in a togo box. While they did give my friend her drink for free, they still charged us for that entree that was completely forgotten about and then brought out extremely late after everyone else had finished eating. She didn't even get to eat with us, it was after 9pm by the time we got it and it was time to go. That meal should've been given to her free of charge since it was their big mistake. Despite the very poor service, an automatic gratuity of 20% was already added to our bill since we were a group of 5. The service certainly did not deserve a 20% tip. I'll still give 3 stars since we did like some of the food and they had fun drinks, but I think it's more of a 2.5 if I could give half ratings--mostly because of the service.

Reopened after their winter break....one of the best happy hour food menus around... and their…read moreregular menu is outstanding, too. Fortunate to have this option in February!

Delicious meal at Casa del Cabo! This Latin American restaurant in Eastham has been in business for…read morefive years. They serve an assortment of tacos, larger plates and seafood. We mainly ordered off their happy hour menu which included $1.50 oysters and $2 jumbo shrimp. We also had their happy hour fish tacos, which were $8 and mini pork tacos, $3. We supplemented the happy hour items with salads from the regular menu. I had the elote salad, which was super tasty but IMO very overpriced at $16 for a smallish portion without any protein. We also had the cheese flan and churros. Cheese flan was great. Churros came with Dulce de leche but were a little thin and flaky not the thicker ones I associate with traditional Spanish churros. Serve was good and our items came out quickly. Laidback ambience with options to dine indoors, on a covered porch, our outside with heat lamps. Would definitely return, especially for happy hour! We were especially delighted to meet the chef, originally from Bayamón, Puerto Rico! And they are growing a beautiful, real pineapple.

EVERYTHING was flavorful, hearty, healthy and fresh!!! This is going to be one of my go-to spots…read moreand I hope you guys don't go anywhere for a long time! I honestly felt so good after eating the food here and that's how you know the ingredients in your dishes are of good QUALITY. Our bodies can tell after we eat unhealthy American fast food, we feel sluggish and like sh*t but HERE at Kiwaz Caribbean Spice, I closed my eyes with every bite and I felt so good after I ate my food!!! They have a cool little set-up with a service window so you can order when you get there. I also saw they have seafood boil so I'm definitely going to try that my next time. God bless and thank you to the owners and chefs of this amazing cuisine! I am a Cambodian local of Lowell, born and raised, and your food reminds me of the love and herbs we pour into our own dishes.

Bought the fried fish which was bland and oily. The rice and beans had no taste. Waste of $50read more

They had little on the menu their "seasoned rice was bland…read moreas hell no oil or butter just rice water and adobo it was dry and nasty the oxtail was fatty as hell and not cleaned properly nor cooked and the potatoes sales was warm and runny and had no seasoning, about 20 min after eating a little bit because I was starving from driving almost two hours from Boston I vomited frim food poisoning!!! NEVER EVER again!! Yall do not know how to cook carribean food

OMG! I again went to Karibbean Lounge at 15 Charles Street in Hyannis. Thd curry goat was OFF THE…read moreCHAIN GOOD! I already told you about their DELICIOUS OXTAIL, STEW PEAS, FRY CHICKEN, STEAM SNAPPER, AND TRIPE, AND BEAN, not to mention ALL THE SOUPS. They offer soup of the day, which can be viewed at http://thekaribbeanlounge.com. As I said before, run don't walk for some of the BEST JAMAICAN FOOD, serviced by some of the NICEST people I've ever met,