Met up for lunch yesterday with Lovely Max & she wanted to try the new arrival in Solihull. I've…read morebeen to the Birmingham branch & wasn't disappointed.... We had a two for one cocktail but only one because we were both driving. Followed by the Beach food platter sharer comprising of jerk chicken wings, pepper roti, sweet corn fritters & garlic n herb flatbreads. we both opted for BBQ pork belly, sweet potato fries crispy crackling sweet onion chutney with fresh green seasoning. although everything sounds & looks amazing!! The portions are not huge so we where able to manage desert, BBQ pineapple with rum caramel sauce & coconut ice cream. I had Zesty lemon & lime tart drizzled with passion fruit sauce. We plan to go back & work our way through the whole menu!!

Decided to go here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon having visited the Birmingham restaurant a few…read moretimes. I understand that they have only been open in Solihull for a few weeks, however what we we experienced was quite a few members of staff tripping over each other and not working in a very streamlined way. It took us quite a while to have our orders taken (around 15-20 minutes). However, the food and drinks were all lovely when they arrived and at the usual standard for Turtle Bay restaurants. I had a peanut butter and banana smoothie which I particularly enjoyed. My mother had a prawn and mango wrap with side salad which she said was lovely. I'll try this restaurant in a few months time to see if service has improved.

Went there for an evening - you deffo dont wanna go in ya best clothes - chairs are made in Africa…read more- good for the ppl who made em - but not for your best skirt - get caught on a nails. Car park wasnt good for your best shoes either - suggest jeans trainers and tee shirt. Reading the reviews - it seemed a great place to go - but they are dated 2012 - its now 2019. My friend googled their food cleanse things and was horrified to see zero rated. Summer 2019. ive just checked and its not changed. Go enjoy the garden centre - great plants and stuff.

I first went to Akamba in April this year. I'd found it online a few weeks earlier, whilst looking…read morefor tribute nights locally, and then a friend mentioned she had a voucher for a meal there, so we gave it a go. Let's be honest, eating dinner at a garden centre usually sounds like the sort of things your parents or grandparents (depending on your age!) would do, however, this little slice of African themed heaven is a far cry from what you'd normal expect of such a place! I've not made it to Africa, though have traveled widely in Asia, and the outside felt totally authentic, being similar to bars and restaurants I've eaten in abroad. Even outside, you are sheltered from the rain, and inside, where the buffet is served, it's warm and cosy, with live music of an evening, and the most amazing spread of food. I've been a number of times since that first dinner, having returned in the day with my dog, as it's dog friendly if you're happy to sit outside - they even bring a bowl of water for our four legged friends! I've had lunch there, and the most fabulous afternoon cream tea, and cake, whilst the choice is limited, what they offer is very tasty (and I'm a fan of cake!) I loved it that much the first night, that I've refused to go there for a meal again, as I'm going for my 40th, which happens to fall on a Thursday, and looking forward to sharing the experience with close friends. The service is always friendly. It's not always super fast, as it runs on Kenyan time, so this isn't the place to go in a rush. Indeed, why would you? It's such a delightful experience that it deserves to be cherished. Oh, and the shop is pretty fab too! So yes, dog friendly, fab food, great shop and friendly service!

The Deep Caribbean Experience is a new quality Caribbean Restaurant in Birmingham City Centre…read more This exclusive Caribbean Restaurant has friendly staff, delicious food and the service is fantastic The Restaurant resides just minutes from the busy heart of Birmingham's city centre, within walking distance from New Street Train station, Birmingham's main theatres and the famous Bull Ring shopping complex. This Caribbean Restaurant is also minutes away from the National Indoor Arena, Symphony Hall, International Convention Centre and Broad Street.

My local newspaper featured Xaymaca (the X is silent) and had a promotion where 2 could eat for the…read moreprice of 1. I had heard of Xaymaca before so jumped at the chance of going there. It's very near to Birmingham City Centre so didn't take us long to get there. Colourfully decorated, designed to remind you of Jamaica. It's best to book beforehand as it can get very busy as they can cater for large parties but the night we went wasn't too busy. The menu wasn't as extensive as I expected but I still had a choice of standard Jamaician food to choose from but my partners, who's a vegetarian wasn't spoilt for choice. This was made up for by the staff being very attentive and the owner coming round later in the evening to greet all the diners. The food was good, portions were just the right size and with the warm atmosphere I'll be there again.

This is the second Soupera I have the pleasure of reviewing. I had no idea that the one that popped…read moreup on my local high street in Kings Heath had a counterpart in Erdington. Maybe there are more? They sell real Jamaican food, made by Jamaicans for the local Jamaican community; what more can you ask in terms of authenticity in a food outlet? The smell inside is immediately captivating and even though I wasn't going to buy much, my mind had changed by the time I got to the front of the queue. The service is friendly and the food is wonderful. I ordered a portion of mutton curry and 2 dumplings which came to a fiver. The meals which include chicken, fish or mutton curry with rice and peas and vegetables are around £6 depending on what you get. You can have it warmed up there if you're eating in or you live round the corner, but I chose to heat it up at home. The mutton was flavoursome and the perfect dumplings...yet again.

I recently had a small curried mutton dish with steam veg plus rice and peas,…read moreIt was delicious and I so regretted not having the large one ..... And they do some lovely homemade patties, very nice..... Would definitely recommend to try !!

This highly unusual neighbourhood eatery offers an array of tasty, authentic Caribbean dishes at…read morerespectable prices. The seating area inside is sizeable and clean, the staff are welcoming and polite and the diversity of Rohan's menu is overwhelming, offering almost anything from Jamaican Jerk Chicken and mutton curry to lemon cake and fruit juices, including Rohan's trademark juice mix: 'sexy juice'. Several meal deals are on offer for both lunchtimes and evenings and customers have the choice of either taking their food away or eating in and enjoying the restaurants tastefully themed interior. I stopped by for lunch on a recent visit to Erdington town centre and enjoyed a Jerk Chicken meal deal, including a drink for just £4.

Wow amazing food, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal of stew chicken rice@peas with vegetables. The…read morevegetables were cooked to perfection. I have since return to this charming restaurant twice in a week even through its 5 miles from me. First rate Caribbean restaurant with fantastic customer service.

Absolutely disgusting service. A young madam with an attitude. Loud basement music…read more Salted curry lamb. 4 out of 5 people did not enjoy the meal. I ate the rice couldn't eat the chicken. Jamaican food it may look like, taste was lacking.

Light and bright within the Jewellery Quarter. Because of its location I thought it was going to be…read moreextremely expensive, but it was well priced and good sized portions. I had steamed sea bass, a little bit of a wait because they clean and cook from fresh. The taste was Devine and to top it off I had homemade Rum and raisin ice cream! Staff very friendly and couldn't do enough. Thank you Devon House Restaurant.

Connie's is a bit of an oddity on the far end of the Bristol Road and appears to be ailing…read moresomewhat, which is unfortunate. An all you can eat service on the front sign warns you to book now to "avoid disappointment", although I have rarely seen it busy and usually it lies totally empty. This is perhaps due to its poor location as it is too far away for the majority of the University's students, which is a real shame. The staff at Connie's have always been friendly when I have visited and go above and beyond to ensure that our group has a good time. My knowledge of Caribbean cuisine isn't too extensive so I never stray too far from the jerk chicken which is well seasoned and really tasty. Before tucking into this I usually indulge with some fried dumplings which I love with a dash of hot sauce. If you're feeling even less adventurous, Connie's can cook you up traditional English food - cod and chips, pies, full english breakfasts, etc. Although I think it'd be a shame to visit and not enjoy some delicious Caribbean food. I find that it's a touch on the pricey side, but for a meal out with friends it's well worth a visit.

I'm sure you would agree that restaurants which offer a choice of Caribbean, English or Indian…read morecuisine are something of a rarity but that is exactly what is on offer at Connie's. The emphasis is on producing the freshest food from all three genres, with the majority of fare being made on sight and from scratch. I have to say that I have a little bit of a soft spot for Connie's simply because it is such a novelty; however the food is not bad either. The people here are fantastic and the services on offer such as catering for events and free Caribbean delivery are always worth bearing in mind. They also offer a weekend evening buffet for eleven ninety nine and that is not very common in the Selly Oak area so it may well be the place to spice up a Friday night. Connie's has character and I hope that more people in the Selly Oak area embrace its unique charms.

Angelina recommended the Seafood Bowl. It was delicious . Caribbean. Great Service and place to…read morechill .

"Compared to different turtle spots like Solihull, not quite up to mark; food was bland, chicken…read moresandwich overdone, beef sandwich underdone, cocktails were mixed without care, just sweet; however, the staff were delightful!"

Coco is the sort of place that makes you regret years of calories wasted on hard chips and bad…read morepizza. It may even be enough to put curries - the takeaway king - on the back burner for a few weeks until you get cravings for the venue's simple yet tasty Caribbean menu out of your system. Opening in May 2012, there hasn't been lots of time to explore the range carefully, but what's been tried so far will guarantee multiple return visits. The cornerstone of the menu is gorgeous stuffed dumplings with the fillings you may expect - jerk chicken, curried mutton - along with centres perhaps less familiar, such as saltfish with either ackee or spinach-like callalloo. Each dumpling will set you back a measly £1.60. You can buy familiar accompaniments separately such as rice and peas, but the handy Coco Box puts it, or similar, in the same container as your chicken or mutton for £5.50, salad included. Curried patties and soup rounds out the menu and is joined by the standards of chips, tea, coffee and soft drinks. There's even fresh fruit for those whose head can't be turned by fried goodness. Other issues of note are the particularly friendly, helpful staff and limited seating at a small bar in the basic yet not unattractive surroundings, should you find it too hard to wait to take your food home. Cash is the only accepted form of payment. The chicken and mutton is Halal.