Food was very good. Cafeteria style service, Caribbean flavors. Felt like homemade…read more Service was stiff, not terribly friendly and hard to hear over the Caribbean music (with a legitimate steel drum). Clean enough, a bit run down, but fine. I'm not Caribbean, so I can't speak to authenticity, but it felt authentic and was good. My wife was put off by the volume of the music and the inattentive service. It felt like a bar trying to be a restaurant, which is fine if that's what you're looking for. I can't complain about the food, though.

I like the food!…read more Ordered a veggie plate and was happy with every flavor & side I tried! Definitely the move for a vegetarian. The restaurant was super clean and very Caribbean. The service definitely could use some work, young lady seemed to have had a bit of an attitude. Will I return? yes indeed!

Pretty good Caribbean food for a good price to portion ratio (provided you purchase directly…read moreinstead of through uber eats or similar). Casual restaurant that wasn't busy on a Saturday lunch - picked up an oxtail plate and island breeze plate. Got regular rice, cabbage, fried rice, and collards as sides. Additionally added plantains and mac n cheese. Oxtails were tender and tasty. Felt like it could have had a stronger flavor though. Island breeze chicken was very flavorful, sweet and spicy, a little too much sauce for me. Enjoyed all the sides! Would definitely return to try other dishes.

Great little spot. Nothing fancy but you can tell these are family recipes. The lady working…read moretonight was so friendly. Offered several samples and was incredibly patient with our crew. Food was tasty and excellent price. I had the jerk chicken and shrimp. Very good. Portions were large too. Give this spot a try. You'll enjoy it

Wow! This is an unexpected gem that we're SO happy to have tried. We will most definitely be back…read moreto try everything on the menu! I'm not typically much of a meat eater, so the fact that I ate a bunch speaks volumes -- the beef and chicken were well marinated, flavorful, juicy, and tender. The beans and rice were also perfectly seasoned and cooked. The queso dip and ceviche were also top notch. The vibe is cozy, casual and the service was above and beyond. Mauricio in particular was a delight.

I am happppppppy! I…read morereally get excited about good vegetarian food, I found that at Armando Caribe! The vegetarian burrito was all of that and more, packed full of flavor, cheese, sour cream, and the special mojo sauce that gave it a special kick! Service was great, and the prices are right! Great Location!

OMG, Caribbean Flavors was definitely terrific. Menu, location, staff and ambiance are all the…read morereasons why I love this place. Everything was tasty. Service was outstanding and everyone working here was very nice and helpful. Overall, I very highly recommend Caribbean Flavors.

From the owner: Caribbean Flavors has been establish from 1993 bringing you Authentic Caribbean dishes right here…read morewithout traveling overseas. It's All about the Flavor. Call us today!

Spice It Up does not play! Everything I ordered was so good…read more The Oxtail Dinner and Curry Goat are my favorites. If you've tried different West Indian/Caribbean restaurants, you know that both of those dishes can go very wrong if they don't know what they're doing. The serving of oxtail wasn't stingy at all and they gave plenty of gravy. The Curry Goat plate was great. I usually eat curry with white rice, but this time I got it with rice and peas. Very glad I did, because it went together perfectly. Their Mac and cheese is good - not the best I've had but a solid side. The plantain was fried perfectly too. Spice It Up is a great option if you're looking for a Caribbean food fix and you can't get homemade.

I visited this restaurant today after my daughter recommended it. She had brought me food from here…read morebefore, and it was all right, so I decided to return and try the oxtail meal because my son had been asking for oxtails and I had not made them at home in a while. The location is not close to us, so we drove a considerable distance to get there. When we entered, a gentleman greeted us. Because the menu listed the oxtails at "market price," I asked him how much the meal cost, and he quoted one price. Shortly afterward, a woman came over and told me that was not the correct price and gave me a higher price. I honestly should have followed my first instinct and left, but my son was hungry and we had already made the drive, so we decided to place an order. The woman allowed us to sample some of the food, and based on the sauce, it seemed acceptable. However, I was surprised to learn that an oxtail meal costing more than $30 only included the meat, rice and peas, and one additional side. Any other side was an extra charge. Most Jamaican restaurants I have visited include rice, meat, and two sides, especially at that price point. The container was also quite small for the amount being charged. After adding a beef patty and a drink for my son, the total came to more than $40. Unfortunately, the taste and portion size did not justify the price. I have had much better oxtails from another nearby restaurant that provides a larger portion and two sides for a better value. What disappointed me most was the customer service. The woman's attitude and demeanor changed when I asked questions about the pricing, portions, and sides. As a paying customer, I should be able to ask reasonable questions without being made to feel rushed or as though I am causing a problem. My overall rating would be approximately 4 or 5 out of 10 for the food, 0 out of 10 for customer service, and 2 out of 10 for the atmosphere. I was truly hoping to find a good, authentic Jamaican restaurant for the days when I do not have time to prepare Jamaican food myself, but unfortunately, this experience did not meet my expectations.

Ovations Caribbean Grill has got a solid line up of menu items…read more We had the: - Jerk Chicken (with rice and peas [stew chicken cravy], cabage, and plantains) - Curry Chicken - Jerk Pork - Jerk Ribs - Oxtail Mac n cheese - Veggie Patty From top to bottom: The Jerk Chicken is tender. Make sure you get extra Jerk Sauce though! The seasoning is decent and there's a low level of spice to it. I recommend mixing it in with a bit of rice for a bite (maybe a bit of juice from the jerk ribs as well). The rice and peas are fine, but the stew chicken gravy is the star of the show. I'd get extra stew gravy on top next time I come. The cabbage is nothing to write home about, but its good fiber and doesn't clash with the other flavors of the plate. The plantain was fine as well, nice and sweet and best eaten when you first get your plate. The curry chicken is tasty! (Tender aswell) It almost falls apart in your mouth and has a decent moisture to it from the curry. Its good by itself, with the rice, or eaten with some coco bread. The jerk pork is fatty and has a good jerk seasoning flavor (not spicy at all). Its probably the most tender meat they have and its good even after being reheated a short time. The jerk ribs were my favorite! The ribs come off the bone easy and the sauce that comes on them is the best jerk sauce in the restaurant. I definitely recommend trying them if you like jerk or pork. (For a fuller, spicy note of flavor, get the hot jerk sauce to dip or pour on the ribs.) The Oxtail Mac N Cheese is okay, but its nothing too special. There's less cheese in the equation than a typical American Mac N Cheese, but the Oxtail is pretty good. Fatty, soft to chew, and almost buttery, I appreciate the influence, but I'd prefer a cheesier and saltier version of this dish. The Veggie Patty was great! I think the patties are homemade as I've never had such a good vegetable patty. I'd come back for the patties alone! The coco bread we got sat for a bit so it wasn't as soft, but I suspect thay was my fault. TLDR; I definitely recommend this restaurant! Its a 4 to 4.5/5 considering what Jamaican food in Georgia typically tastes like. We had leftovers that were good the next day! Get a jerk pork, a patty, some jerk Chicken, and make sure you get extra jerk sauce and extra gravy for your rice.

Got the brown stewed chicken, I loved it! Got it to go, I ate off of it for 2 days, they gave me so…read moremuch. I will definitely be back

I drove a long way to visit this restaurant today, only to realize it wasn't actually my first time…read morehere. I remembered that one of my cousins had brought me here before for food, so I was expecting a decent experience. Unfortunately, today's visit was absolutely disappointing. I placed an order for oxtails, but they were out of mac & cheese, collard greens, and cabbage. The employee also mentioned they only had one dumpling left. What I don't understand is how a restaurant can be out of multiple sides that are supposed to come with the meal, yet still charge full price. The meal alone was $35. My son wanted additional items, so I still ordered food for him, but because the side options were so limited, I decided not to order anything for myself. In total, I ended up spending around $45, and the whole experience was just very disappointing. I really could've just bought the ingredients and made the meal myself, but I've been busy working in the house and handling a few projects, and before I realized it, the day had already gotten late. That's the main reason I decided to stop and buy food instead. Honestly, I guarantee I wouldn't have spent nearly as much making the meal myself as I ended up spending purchasing it there. To make matters worse, the employee serving us came across very nonchalant and unconcerned, which only added to the frustration. Overall, this is not a place I see myself visiting again anytime soon, if ever.

It's a HELLLLLLLL NO for me!!!!!…read more Went in for a veggie plate, all prices are different from what the menu says! Mac & Cheese is not considered a side item, so for the veggie plate you can only get Rice & Peas, collards, Cabbage or plantains basically...... They were unsure about what kinds of fish is being served. Prices are whatever they feel the price should be that day and not according to the menu-LOL! Restaurant was super clean and empty. Service was pleasantly absolutely unsure, and I can't say what the food tastes like because I exited as fast as I walked in. Restaurants.... Do better, we work hard for our money and e have options.

Ya Mon in Alpharetta is absolutely incredible. This place has the best oxtail on the planet --…read moretender, flavorful, fall-off-the-bone good, and worth the drive from anywhere in Atlanta. The peas and rice are perfect, and the jalapeño mac and cheese is unreal. Everything tastes homemade, full of flavor, and cooked with care. I honestly have to come here at least once a week now. If you have not tried Ya Mon yet, go. Order the oxtail, get the peas and rice, add the jalapeño mac and cheese, and thank me later. This place is easily 5 stars.

I've had their jerk dishes before from before they moved to this new location. The site site is…read morebigger, more roomy, and has better ambiance. Went here for lunch and order the dinner sized ox tail with cabbage and rice. 10 out 10 on serving size and taste. This is my new favorite dish here at Ya Mon. You have to try it... you won't be disappointed!