This cozy little eatery is located in Hartford city. This Jamaican restaurant's specialities are…read moremeat items such as Jerk Chicken, Caribbean Roti and various meat curries. There are some veggie options. I ordered the "veggie pasta" just make sure you let them know you only want the veggies and not the chicken with your order. They also have a side of mac & cheese and sometimes a veggie patty (I didn't see this on the in person menu, but it showed this online). There is enough seating to hang out for a bit. I would recommend this place if you love Jamaican food. Easy self-pay kiosk in the front and you grab your order to go or sit inside. No waitstaff but everyone is still nice!

As far as flavors go Dunns nails it. The bammy, beef patty and snapper were my favorites. The…read moreoxtail was mostly fatty which would be my only complaint. Thank you Dunns!

Sun Splash Bar & Grill is a standout for anyone seeking authentic Jamaican cuisine in Hartford…read more Sophie, the owner, makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in, creating an atmosphere that is as welcoming as the food is high-caliber. The menu features classic Jamaican staples with a level of seasoning and soul that hits the mark every time. It is an excellent resource for those with dietary restrictions; they offer a variety of pork-free and Halal-friendly options that don't compromise on traditional spice profiles. The consistency here is exactly what you expect from a top-tier establishment that respects the craft of Caribbean cooking. Whether you are looking for a specific protein or just want a meal that stays true to its roots, this is a mandatory stop in the city.

Food was bland, too long to prepare this garbage, food rushed after taking an hour to be prepared.read more

I always hear about a lot of Jamaicans being in Connecticut and a lot of Jamaican Box Lunch places…read morebeing around too. My husband and I were driving back from New York to Boston and our route took us through Hartford. After debating between trying here and Benjie's, by the fact that I'm writing this review you can guess where we stopped. My go-to at a box lunch place is always fried chicken, leg and thigh, with rice & peas, curry gravy and raw veg. We both ordered a medium. They didn't have any raw veg ready yet, just steam veg and macaroni salad so I got the latter. Fried chicken - good. Tastes just like how it's done in Jamaica. You get like 2.5 pieces of chicken with the medium. 5/5 Rice & peas- good. They use gungo peas instead of the usual kidney beans. 4/5 Macaroni salad/ Pasta salad- I haven't gotten macaroni salad in yearssss probably since I was living in Jamaica. I was nervous when I saw the macaroni colour didn't look like what i'm used to back home BUT once I took a bite, it nice it nice it nice I had to stop myself from nyam it off so I could have some with my leftovers. So other than the macaroni pasta itself being orange instead of white, it's good. 5/5 Curry goat gravy- so this was interesting experience. It doesn't taste like curry goat gravy that I know. But the more I mixed it around in the rice and ate it i got used to it. 3/5 Steam veg- my husband got this as his side he said it was good for steam veg in america but not what he's used to in Jamaica. 4.3/5 What I was excited to see them have CranWata and the lychee flavour Tropical Rhythms juice which I haven't been able to find in Boston. The staff was nice. There 2 or 3 tables to sit and eat. But more of a to-go place.

Recently ate at Pampi's for the first time and will absolutely be back for more soon. Jerk chicken…read morewas very tasty, and the good people running the place make it a warm neighborhood spot. Lots more on the menu I look forward to trying!

Small, cozy place reminiscent of what you would find on the island. Friendly service, good size…read moreportions priced affordably and good tasting food. Parking can be tight or on the street which is hard during bad weather. but other than that, I'd recommend this place over many of the other more commonly known Jamaican establishments. The peppersteak here is so good and the sauce is thick and rich. The fried fish is fresh, crispy and not greasy. I take out from here at least 2x monthly.

i ordered food this morning from sea shore and the food was from overnight .. the food had…read moreabsolutely nothing to it . selling overnight food at 8 o'clock in the morning and think another Jamaican ain't gonna figure it out . restaurant is messy most times and the service is less than adequate. I'm gonna call the health department for the rude dialect from the less than civil individual working at the front counter and sharing food at the same time what you guys don't have enough staff ?

To find a Caribbean restaurant that provides breakfast before 10 is superb. Food was good and…read moretasty. Service was excellent. One is able to sit and eat which is a plus. The ambiance is very pleasant.

I'm back for another lunch. The restaurant is located on 206 W Center St. in Manchester, CT. For my…read moredrink, I'm having g a Manama Soursop juice made with water, sour sop, cane sugar and lime juice. It taste like a slight sour, thick lemonade. It's quite good! For my appetizer, I'm having a spicy beef patty. These things are good! There's not very spicy so don't worry about that. For my entree, I'm having the Chicken Curry (bone in, the only option) with rice and beans and cabbage. They poured a little extra sauce on top! The serving size is big! I'm adding their hot sauce too. It tastes like Frank's Red. It's very good!

Food is always delicious! I've ordered trays of food for a party and it did not disappoint!…read more Everyone is always pleasant and friendly. The dining area is cozy and culturally inviting to sit and enjoy a meal!

I didn't get a chance to take pics , but the food was good but needed a smidge of salt. I ordered…read morethe small rice and chicken and the chicken was falling off the bone, literally. I also ordered a pastellios de carne but they gave me one with cheese and sauce instead that reminded me of pizza. Lastly , my favorite was rellenos de papa and theirs was pretty good. I also ordered a coco drink that was basically coconut and it was good. The lady who took our order was really nice and the food was done so fast . We literally did not have to wait any time at all. There was also a bar that a few people were hanging out at enjoying themselves. I don't live here, but I would definitely come back if I did.

My first time ordering through UberEats and I was very pleased. I ordered a Fish Taco special,…read morePlantains, Almond Cake, and Coconut Water. I ordered Fish (i.e. Fish Dinner) for someone else. Placing the order was fine. I had to call because the Fish Dinner had to be customized. The person who took the order over the phone was very polite and instructed me how to notate the custom needs on the Uber app. The Fish Tacos were as I like them, crisp and spicy. The tacos are soft and didn't have that "perfect" taco shape - I've had Fish Tacos all over the country so I know what I'm talking about. BUT then again the tacos are quite large in comparison to other places I've had them. You get 3 substantial Fish tacos, filled to the brim, so you're not just chewing on an empty tortilla wrapping. The ingredients (lettuce, tomato, fish) are well organized so the thing doesn't fall apart as you're eating it. The plantains were firm and easy to eat; not greasy at all or crispy. The Almond Cake had a nice almond crust and was very good, but the slice was bit thin for a West Indian restaurant. For people who have fallen in love with island food, this is a good place to get that "island cuisine". Again, I liked the fact that when I called, the lady patiently explained what was in everything. Ultimately, the order took quite a while to be prepared, BUT it was worth it since everything was well-cooked and the service was good (the UberEats driver was polite also). The only improvement I suggest is to add the kinds of fish on the Uber menu, so customers know ahead of time. However, I will order again the next time I want to eat West Indian food.

First let me say there were many pros to my visit but a few cons as well. Overall, I'd give the…read morerestaurant 4 STARS. The restaurant was clean. The owner made the hospitality experience phemomenal, she was very kind & very patient with us. We were new customers to this resturant & had west indian food in the past but wanted to try something new so she offered recommendations for the dishes we selected. She was so sweet! The cashier was not nearly as hospitable as she was. The restaurant had very creative offerings. The restaurant is very small, had very few seating options (a few stools & a couple small counters) and the decor was nice. PROS: The food was very flavorful. We both ordered Roti. One of us ordered curry chick pea & potato Roti (My sister was glad to have a TRUE vegetarian option) and I ordered a curry shrimp Roti. My guest also ordered a stewed whiting ($5 lunch). We also had a "Cheese Patty" Which I intended to try & share with my Vegetarian guest. We also had a Psalms 91 smoothie from the juice bar which was very tasty as well. CONS: The biggest turn off was the wait time. We were advised that the particular dishes we ordered were made to order & would take about 20 mins or so. We were there NEARLY ONE HOUR causing us to be late for the next place we were going to. This may have been because they were also working on an uber eats order as well as 2/3 of the staff being new. The owner apologized for the long wait & took $1 off. Either way, the wait time was ridiculous! So I'd definitely say CALL AHEAD especially if they say its a made to order dish!! I originally ordered the Shrimp Wrap (which was to feature shrimp & calaloo rice in a wrap) apparently as priced at $8, this was to come in a flour tortilla. The owner asked me if I wanted it in a tortilla or w/ Roti. I advised I wanted Roti but the owner failed to mention there was an upcharge & this became a completely new dish which was now $11, Shrimp Roti. I didn't find this out until time to pay. I didnt find out until I opened my dish in the car, because by now I was famished, the Shrimp they used appeared to be salad shrimp or very small shrimp which was very disappointing . Another thing, the Psalms 91 "smoothie" I ordered was supposed to have pumpkin , cashew & almonds as well as other fruit. They had no pumpkin which I said was fine they could leaave that out & make it with everything else BUT I was never advised that they had no almonds so the lady was subsituting PEANUTS instead...She explained only after I asked. If I had a peanut allergy that would have been a huge problem! Finally, the "Cheese patty" which I intended to share with my vegetarian guest was a creative twist ona traditional BEEF patty. It was a beef patty w/ a slice of cheese in it. Unfortunately, my guest was unable to share this with me but it was very good, so it worked out. LOL Overall, the food was very good. I would order from there again but definitely call ahead.

Always a great authentic Mexican experience here. I personally like the bar seats for dine in, but…read morethe booths are fine. Bartenders are friendly and attentive. Ignore that this used to be a Friendly's, because inside it feels like a true Mexican restaurant. Great food, and an awesome house hot sauce. Queso is equally banging. Come hungry because you will leave with a ton of leftovers if not. Portions are great. Whether you're a traveler stopping for some food, or local, this is my go to Mexican by far in hartford county.

Came here for dinner before I dropped my friend off at the airport. Location was perfect for a…read morepreflight meal! Parking is easy and the service is fast. Inside has lots of seating options. The menu has a variety of options.I got the fajita quesadilla and enjoyed it. Chips and salsa complimentary to start. The portions are huge! I had leftovers to take home for another meal. The quesadilla was good but a little oily. Price definitely worth the amount. Great option before a flight!