This is the kind of place I love to find when I'm on vacation…read more We were on a side trip to Macon and found Tropical Flava on Yelp. We walked in right at noon. Every table had a lilly centerpiece with full place settings, it gave off a nice vibe. My wife had the fried fish and I had the jerk chicken. The fish was tender and fresh. My jerk chicken had a great flavor, just enough spice and the rice/beans were the perfect compliment. If we were locals, we'd be frequent visitors.

There are several Jamaican restaurants in the area, but this was the one that had the best…read morevegetarian (or I-tal, if you prefer) selection. Ordering a jerk tofu got me one of the more impressive renditions of such a dish I've ever seen, with ample sauteed vegetables and a sauce that delivered a robust, sweet and spicy flavor. The tea I got to drink was also sweet; I wish I had known that in advance as I would have just had water. I tried a coco bread (presumably with coconut milk in it), which was handy for sopping up my sauce but not anything that really jumped out at me. There were a few other vegetable dishes and an extensive selection of juices and Caribbean sodas, so plenty of ways to get the island flavor. This particular culinary tradition isn't all that easy to find in the U.S., so I was happy to have found it here.

We really liked the brown stew chicken, rice and peas, and plantains! The customer service was…read morereally friendly too! They also gave me a complimentary bottle of water.

VERY authentic Bahamian delights. The conk fritters are to die for. We can't wait to go back!!!read more

Disappointed in thr food but the place and customer service is really nice. Restaurant is nice and…read moreclean. I got the oxtail plate and it comes with 2 sides - rice & peas counted as a side. So I got that and plantains. Unfortunately, I was Disappointed by the taste of the oxtails. They had no authentic jamaican flavor. I guess I'll have to continue to get my fix from atlanta.

I ordered the oxtail pasta and to start off the service was amazing, everything was made to order…read moreand he told me that i can add spice to anything because he makes everything fresh. I came out just as good as i imagined maybe better, over all pretty freaking amazing i recomend

Great local diner with a menu that changes by the day. I had the baked chicken with sides and it…read morewas delicious. Hit the spot, fair price and kind staff. This is where the locals go. Very casual, low key but hopping at lunch.

The first time I ventured here was actually years after I had been introduced to their food. They…read morewould cater to our company all the time. Their fried tenders, honey mustard and macaroni are off the chain! The green beans are okay. They just need salt. The cornbread is crumbly so if you don't like it crumbly, get a roll instead. I could eat a tub of their banana pudding. I also used to work in Macon and on occasion, I would stop here to bring dinner home because my husband loves it so much. This was actually the place I came to after having surgery. It was just homy and comforting food. Now, at peak hours, the business does get busy and the line for to-go goes out the door on the side, but it moves quickly. Dine-in also has tight seating around lunch, which can be overwhelming, but I just made my husband pick our seats and he got whatever I needed. They will run out of food towards the end of service, so if you want to be guaranteed a main and/or side, you'll need to get here fairly early.

Had tried this place before but thought enough time had passed, thought I'd try it again…read more Catfish was so greasy it had no taste. Okra was the same. If I were a server I would have been embarrassed to serve that! So many other places in this little town with great food. Won't be back.

It was amazing first time there had the pork chop blackened with Mac and cheese also Mexican style…read morecorn for dessert had turtles chee

I really enjoyed my lunch here. This was actually the first restaurant I went to after gaining my…read moretaste back after having COVID. I ordered the oxtails, Mac and cheese, and collards. My husband got the jerk chicken. His taste hadn't returned fully so he couldn't tell me if what he had was good or not lol. I however thoroughly enjoyed my oxtails. They were flavorful, tender, and the portion size was hefty. I ate off this plate for three days. I think the price point was average for Jamaican food. The rice and peas were good, but just a little greasy from the oxtail gravy. I also was hoping the rice would have a more coconutty flavor than it did. The Mac and cheese had a really good flavor, it was nice and cheesy and they had some kind of pepper in there. The greens were alright, about as good as you can expect for a restaurant, nothing like homemade though. I would definitely like to come back to try their jerk chicken and rum cake.

I ordered a large $18 oxtail plate, and was very disappointed with the size and portion. They were…read morethe smallest 4 oxtails I've ever had. They had the audacity to get offended when I questioned them about the portion of this $18 plate. I had no problem paying $18 for oxtails, but these were the smallest oxtails...EVER!!! And, they were extremely slow and unorganized! As for the taste, I've had way better! Unfortunately, I won't be going back.

Very fresh fruits and vegetables! Awesome price! Friendly…read moreEnvironment! My girls said it was the best kale they have ever eaten.

The soul bowl will cure all that's plaguing you. Everything was well cooked. The fall sampler was…read moreamazing. The boiled peanuts were on the salty side. Great service. Small dining.

Stopped here on the road from Savannah to Atlanta for some authentic shrimp and grits…read more Appetizer fried green tomatoes were DELICIOUS! We've been fried green tomato'ing it across Georgia and loving them. This simple looking plate was exceptionally seasoned, perhaps the tomatoes were even marinated. There was just so much flavor! So - the shrimp and grits! These were Cajun/creole style so not traditional but very tasty! Hard to describe the sauce - maybe a bit smokey, a bit sweet. I don't know the flavors I was tasting. It wasn't punch your face flavor but a well-crafted smooth full flavored bite! The sausage in it particularly stood out! Delicious! Hubby had the shrimp Po Boy, and wow! Honestly, it was even better! Large shrimp, really well seasoned and crusted with cornmeal batter. The bread roll was the best! Soft, tasty, just made the Po Boy easy to eat, unlike most who just throw the shrimp on a chewy cut of French bread. This was truly superior! And the side of beans and rice?? Best best best evahhhh! The service was really good. Pleasant and knowledgeable staff. EXCEPT: Why were the grits served to me with grits dripping off the side of the bowl? The server even turned the dripping side towards me and placed it in front of me like that. I took a napkin and started cleaning the bowl so the grits wouldn't accidentally touch my dress, and the server just watched. Didn't offer to clean it or replace it. I was a server in another life. I know that isn't acceptable. I don't serve friends and family a plate or bowl that's dripping off the side. I don't expect that at restaurant. But, I consider it a one off. Mistakes happen. I cleaned. I ate it. And the grits were good. Atmosphere: The place was dark and sexy. Cool atmosphere. But I had to knock it several stars for the women's bathroom. In addition to it generally being basic. Not "dirt" but not clean feeling. A giant tile was missing from the ceiling directly over the toilet! Talk about feeling naked and like someone is spying on you! I couldn't wait to get out of there! It's clear that there is maintenance needed in the ceiling and that's why the tile is missing. But no good reason why they can't put a cloth cover or some kind of screen to cover the hole. It is entirely uncomfortable and unacceptable. Hopefully that issue will be fixed soon. And they will also take the time to upgrade the bathroom feeling - nice soap, luxurious paper hand towels, deep clean the floor and walls. Then the entire restaurant will be cohesive, elegant, sexy, cool.

My experience started off a little rocky, but they made up for it abundantly. It took a moment to…read morebe served after I received my water, but after that my experience improved. Jarvis was amazing! He madebme a delicious blackberry mocktail. I started with the crab claws, which were delicious but I feel like they should be served with bread. The pasta was very flavokfuk. My only feedback is the bread was a tad too salty, which I told the chef when he greeted us. The chef was very nice and that was an awesome touch. The decor is super cute and New Orleans themed. They even have a Saints sign inside. I enjoyed my meal and will be back to try more of the menu.