This place did not disappoint! We ordered the Jon Jon rice, wings, and griyo--and everything was…read moredelicious. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent. There's a small seating area with a few tables, and the food came out pretty quickly. You could tell it was fresh and made to order. Let me say this--and I mean it in the best way possible--for a Caribbean restaurant, the service was top notch. That's not always the case, so it was a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend!

This place is a gem . Go find out why and let me know! It's in a small size plaza. Inside is super…read morechilled. Good kompa and amazing service. The: FoodServiceAmbiance

The best Haitian legume in South Florida! Trust me. I have tried other local establishments, and…read morenothing beats theirs.

Still my go to for authentic Haitian food. And a lot of other people in the community are noticing…read morethis as well.

First time trying Haitian food and it was so good I can't stop thinking about it. The stew was so…read morewell flavored and so hearty and filling, I even had leftovers. The rice was to die for as it was flavored, texture amazing and such a good amount again of everything. The drink was oh my god, so strong lol! You really only need one to two and you'd be set for a good time. Great food for a first time experience and our waitress was kind and informative too! Cute establishment with nice digital menus.

The people in this Resturant can't cook. I was there yesterday 10/17/2025 and this place was…read moredisappointing. The food here wasn't good. I could almost pinpoint exactly what seasoning was used preparing this food. Customer service was lacking. There is a gratuity fee applied to the bill.

Piman cafe is somewhat rundown but the food isn't. The sign saying "Piman", above the front is…read morefaded. And since it isn't electric you can't really see it. The area to order had fliers for CDP lisences and other ads. The four sit down tables weren't super clean but had a nice fake plant. I wasn't the typical demographic. We waited in line about 5-10 minutes, although there's not a lot of space for a line. The electronic menus inside don't work and we just guess based on a Yelp picture of a menu. The person said it would be about 15 minutes. After about 20 minutes we got our food and paid. There was a line to order and the phone kept ringing the whole time we were there. Also people talk on their phones loudly here. We got the stewed turkey, large. $10 And the fried pork. $12 Both with rice and beans. Both were pretty good and large for the price. The plantains were almost like hash browns. The turkey was almost in a curry but different. The sauce was also great for the rice and beans Based on the food quality and portion size, the rest of the business doesn't need to be a priority since they have quality food and lots of customers. Ideal place to get food delivered from or call ahead.

What a great find for Haitian food, in a completely unlikely location. The food is fantastic and…read moreobviously prepared by a great cook. I had the turkey stew with beans, and a side of plantains. It was cooked and seasoned to perfection, with a huge portion. Plantains were crispy and perfect too. The family-run nature of the place is authentic and adds to the "what a great find" feeling. Oh, and cheap Joe's favorite part? A full restaurant meal is roughly $7! The divey ambience of the place is part of it's charm and uniqueness. First off, I was the only non-Haitian-Creole speaker in the place. The owner said "can I help you?" (I think meaning "you must be lost or something?") when I walked in...when I laughed and said I liked Haitian food, she laughed too. It's in an unlikely location (a slightly run-down tiny strip of Haitian specialty stores across from a 7-11 and near a very large gay leather bar). Truth be told, I came in because her place is always mobbed by Haitian-Americans, inside and out. Definitely they come here for the fantastic food. The parking lot is always filled, for a reason. What really made it a fun experience was Verna, who seemed to be the owner. She taught me a little Haitian Creole, which sounds a lot like Quebec Street French. Just a warm-hearted owner, with a fun place and great food.

A friend stumbled across this place and told me about it. I went to see for myself. I'm not sure if…read moreI went on a slow day but I was the only person there. I dined in for dinner at 4 pm. The decor was niceeeee!! The restaurant is a nice size and looks like a nice place to have dinner parties. The server was awesome, service was great. My order: Griot- 10/10 fresh, soft but crispy Plantain - 10/10 fresh and good Piklis- 10/10 very good and they were not stingy Marinade - 10/10 fresh and delicious Accra - 10/10 fresh and crispy Mac and cheese - 5/10 need cheese!! 2 drinks - 5/10 she tried - $14 each drink was to much!!! Lalo - 9/10 Good This restaurant needs a good bartender asap! The food was GOOD so I'll definitely go back!!

Great food and really good service. They are not rude here at all which is nice lol very good…read moreHaitian food I'll come back again for sure

There was no food truck in sight. Real bummer considering it was late and I was hoping for some…read moreisland cuisine. The address took me to some sketchy back alley.

From the owner: Haitian and Jamaican restaurant best in town home of the best jerk salmon and fried porkread more

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.

This is my 2nd time having Haitian food. Best experience ever. The young man behind the counter was…read morekind, patient and knowledgeable. I was able to order my food, got home everything was there hot fresh and tasted amazing. Thank you so very much! I'll def be back!!!

While on vacation we visited this Haitian restaurant and I'm so happy I did! The food was fresh,…read moretasty and hot! I got the chicken stew, beans and rice, fried plantains, and salad. My husband got chicken wings, beans and rice and salad and he loved it also! I would definitely recommend this restaurant if anyone is in North Fort Lauderdale area and want some authentic Haitian food