I haven't had a lot of Haitian food before, so I wanted to give Pearl of the Island a shot as I…read moreheard it was good. The ambiance is that of a fast casual restaurant with and order counter and tables lining the outer perimeter of the restaurant. There are TVs playing as well. The service wasn't particularly friendly, the two ladies up front seemed more interested in chatting than helping me with the menu. The lunch special came with a soda but they do not offer diet soda and they will not substitute bottled water. I walked in for pickup, and the two lunches probably took 15-20 minutes to be prepared. My husband got the griot, which was flavorful but dry. I got the stewed chicken which was slightly overcooked and underseasoned. I did enjoy the fried smashed plantains, but the rice and beans tasted weirdly ashy? We barely touched those. The pikliz was only ok. Overall, I would not return as I was disappointed.

Pearl of the Island in Margate is a hidden gem for authentic Haitian food. The portions are…read moregenerous and the flavors are rich, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted well seasoned and made with care. My o ly issue was the macaroni was sooo cold, as if they didn't even bother to warm it up and the griot was really dry. Overall, If you are looking for great Haitian cuisine that leaves you full and somewhat satisfied, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

Once Again I Write About Donna's Caribbean Restaurant ! A…read moreMagical Authentic Food Delight. Filled With The Caribbean Flavoring In Every Bite. From The Ambiance, To The Authentic Smells And Flavors, Donna's Is The Place To Go ! You Will Be Welcomed Into A Whole New World Of Savory Delights. From The Curried Goat And Rice And Peas, Fish, Stew, To Oxe Tail, To You Name It . Donna's Will Give You A Delight To Make Your Tongue Do A Dance In Your Mouth ! Located At 3213 N. State Road 7 MARGATE (Next To Broward Meat And Fish)...... They Have Outside Seating With Umbrellas, Clean And Neat, Or Eat Inside ! Fabulous ! I Recommended Donna's Caribbean Restaurant EVERYTIME ! Charlie Babcock Boca Raton FL.

Visited Donna's Margate location for their jerk chicken lunch special and was sadly disappointed. I…read moreshould have turned and walked out after seeing the interaction between the cashier (Kaya) and an elderly woman in front of me who requested steamed vegetables instead of salad. Talk about nickel & diming... basically forcing the lady to pay $2 plus and then when the server dished out her veggies, told the server 'that's too much vegetables, put some back!' Never in my life would I accept such attitude. I go up to order and boric the lunch specials went up to $8.99 with a drink... Kaya bagged up everything and handed me. No drink cup... when I asked for the cup she very rudely told me the machine is broken and they're not giving out drinks! Any business that wants to stay in business would realize when something is out, FIND A REPLACEMENT TO KEEP YOUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY!!!! There was a fully stocked refrigerator with canned drinks, why not offer those I asked Kaya... the response was that the offer is only for fountain drinks. Absolutely repulsive attitude & by the looks of the establishment, I am not the only one who won't be returning back! Your owner should be ashamed to have such representation of their business and if it continues I would be glad to see this location closed.

It was my first time coming here, and far from disappointed…read more From the outside the place looked really well kept, and clean. As I entered, Justin, "the boss man" greeted me, and I mentioned to him that I had just called in an order, for just 3 roti. Justin was super friendly, and cracked some Guyanese / Trini jokes with me, asked me what curry I'm having the roti with, "chicken curry, or curry chicken", well being Guyanese, it's chicken curry of course. The roti was made to order, so they were steamy hot, and smelled just as they should. I also picked up 2 different pepper sauces and a couple bags of Guyanese chow mine, everything was about $40, not a bad deal. This place is a little out of way, but honestly with fair prices, clean environment and a friendly owner, it's worth driving the distance for quality items that are fresh also. I'll definitely mark this down as a go too for quick Guyanese/ Trini dishes.

Thank you Yelp for helping me find a nice spot that offers authentic Trinidadian foods. Every now…read moreand then I would have a craving for some roti or curry potato, but at the same time I am not willing to drive so far for it. Located in the Coral Springs Plaza, Priya's Roti Shop has the look and feel of a true West Indian shop serving homemade Trinidadian foods such as various curry or stew meats, cook to order roti (paratha or dhalpourie), phoulourie, bake & shark, doubles, and so much more. There's also homemade sweets & beverages, as well as various bottles of hot pepper sauce, spices, split channa, kuchela, and other Caribbean beverages. I was greeted by a gentleman with a nice Trinidadian accent. I kindly asked for a menu while he tended to the other customers. The prices range from low to moderate. Lord I wish I could get a bit of everything off the menu, but I will just stick to what I mainly wanted - roti. When the gentleman was ready to take my order, I told him I wanted boneless curry chicken which was served with my choice of dhalpourie roti and curry potato. I also ordered six doubles and a bottle of mauby. There was a bit of a wait cause the roti had to be made, which I didn't mind at all. Then he made the doubles. I watched him as he laid down two bara (flatbread) then scooped some curried channa (chick peas) on each, topping them with tamarind and cucumber chutney. Once the food was ready, I took everything to an available table and your girl was in foodie heaven. I started with one of the doubles which was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the curried channa and both chutneys complemented each other nicely, and the barra had a yummy texture...moving on...the curry chicken and potato was also delicious and flavorful with a mild pepper kick. At times I broke pieces of the roti to pick up some chicken and/or potato like a true islander. The atmosphere was truly relaxing with Indian music softly playing in the background. I was casually drinking the mauby which was lightly sweet and refreshing. I am definitely looking forward on coming back to try other foods, especially the bake & shark.

Food is very good and prices competitive…read more Service could be a little better depending on staff at visit But I'd definitely recommend them Picadillio is excellent. So is breakfast Excellent cafe con leche

I hadn't eaten anything all day and was ravenous so I decided to treat myself for a late lunch…read more Found parking right in front. It was pretty empty when I walked in. The waitress was absolutely helpful telling me all the drink choices. I decided on papaya juice. It was pretty watered down. Everything on the menu looked amazing so I started with a beef empanada while I continued to contemplate on my entree. The empanada was huge and delicious especially with the yummy garlic dipping sauce. The hot sauce was definitely hot! Finally I made a decision on the rabo encendido (oxtails) with a side of boniato (fried steamed sweet potato) and congris (Cuban black beans cooked with white rice). The servings were massive. The oxtails were seasoned to perfection and the hot sauce elevated the flavors. I enjoyed my lunch and had enough left over for dinner to share. I would absolutely come back here in ever in the area again.

Food is good. Haitian/Creole cuisine however…read more Can't comment on the service as of yet. It's near a Checkers.

My experience at Delish was disappointing…read more I ordered the griot goat, and unfortunately the meat was so tough that I could barely chew it. I had to send the meal back and have it replaced. I also want to confirm what happened with my husband's fish order because I was sitting there and heard the conversation myself. Before ordering, my husband specifically asked the server about the price of the fish. I clearly heard her say **$15, $16, and $17**. My husband even questioned the price because my meal was quoted at about **$31** and our friend's meal was about **$28**, so he wondered how the fish could be less expensive. At no point did I hear the server explain that those prices were **per pound** or that the fish he selected would end up costing **$77.52**. Had that been clearly explained before he ordered, my husband would not have ordered the fish. The two meals I was paying for were quoted at approximately **$31 and $28**, or about **$59 before tax and tip**. My final card charge was **$90.15**. My husband's fish was billed separately at **$77.52**. When the issue came up over the price of his fish, I ultimately paid for his meal as well because I did not want the situation to escalate. We went there to enjoy an evening out, not to argue over a restaurant bill. For me, the biggest issue was communication. If a customer specifically asks the price before ordering, especially for an item priced by weight, that should be clearly explained before the order is placed so the customer understands approximately what the final cost will be. Clear communication about the pricing would have prevented this entire situation.

Food fire if you like Haitian food. They're nice people. Make fire legume, griot and rice is nice…read more If you like Turkey, they got good fried turkey too. Would 100 percent recommend and it's affordable.

I went here for the first time with my hubby to pick up some takeout and I was afraid because it…read morewas 30 minutes prior to closing that our food would be stale, but it was fresh and delicious as of we'd ordered during normal hours. I'll definitely go back a second time.

Visited on a Sunday early evening. Old school reggae and Motown hits were playing, which set a…read moregreat vibe right away. I sat at the bar and ordered a piña colada,the bartender was friendly and even asked what type of rum I preferred. The drink was good and definitely heavy on the rum. I ordered the baby bang shrimp. They were supposed to be jumbo but seemed more medium-sized. The shrimp were a bit tough, though well-seasoned. I wouldn't order them again. Loved the overall vibe, cute outdoor seating. Nice spot to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Valencias is located in the Ace Hardware Plaza across from the Margate City Hall complex. There…read moreseems to be some confusion on Yelp as Valencias has now transitioned from a daytime restaurant into a night time event venue. At one point Yelp even had them listed as closed but now I see that they are listed as being open again. I ended up visiting Valecias for a friends Saturday night birthday party. I walked in at 9 PM and it was pretty much dead. There were a few patrons at the bar and it was very quiet. Our party had a small raised area with couches above the dance floor which provided comfortable seating. Later on in the evening there was a DJ and things were a little more lively but not by much. I checked out the menu and it seemed very expensive so I stuck to the party wings and fries. Some of the guests got drinks at the bar. The party was still going strong when I left at 1 AM. I honestly didn't know there was any place in Margate that was open past 11. I am not sure how long they can stay in business with so few people but for now they are definitely open at night and there are a few people who come in to sit at the bar in addition to whatever parties they are hosting.

Great Jamaican food served up by this small chain, with very little ambience but terrific food and…read moreservice. 5 star food: their oxtail stew is amazing. The helping are also enormous. 5 star service: the staffers are sweet and helpful. They do a bustling and rapid fire business, the line is usually out the door. 3-4 star ambience: it's mostly geared toward take-away orders, and everything comes in styrofoam containers. Seating is minimal and basic if you eat there

No longer the Dutch Pot, no longer Jamaican. I love my curried goat rice and peas. Asked for it and…read moreI may as well been taking to the wall. Very dirty and no tables, just booths. Good luck