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Lucian's Caribbean Grill

4.7 (188 reviews)
ModerateCaribbean
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Fantastic Jerk Chicken Meal !!!
Michael C.

I went here for the first time earlier after just finding out about it yesterday. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Meal with collard greens, plantains and rice n peas. Everything was so delicious, moist, flavorful and soft. The rice was just a little bland, but it was great in texture and made a nice filling carb for the meat n starch. The chicken was so tender, juicy, savory, bitter, spicy and a little sweet all in one. The flesh was juicy and the skin had some chew to it. It was coated in spices and some glaze. Very consistent and thankfully all dark meat pieces. The collard greens were refreshing, earthy and had a unique, buttery aroma to them. They weren't bitter like some recipes in other places. I love collard greens both exactly like this one and more on the bitter side too. The plantains were thick, creamy in feel and nicely sweet like a little dessert. Love plantains in all forms like I do greens. The service was very welcoming, friendly, helpful and efficient. I plan to also try the curry chicken and oxtails on future visits. I also really liked how the food at this Caribbean / Jamaican restaurant when dining in comes on presented plates as opposed to only cluttered in a takeout container like other places.

Chicken patty
Jennifer A.

Lucian's has been on my list for a while and I finally tried it out today. I love all the premier league football flags on the wall and also the Houston hbcu banners including my alma mater, TSU. The dining area is pretty spacious and on New Year's eve there were just a few other guests also dining there. A few others came in grabbed to go orders and left. The women's bathroom was spotless. I forgot to get our servers name but she was great and it didn't take too long for us to get our food besides the patties being made fresh to order. The beef, chicken and spinach patties were all fresh, flaky, crispy, and well seasoned with the perfect amount of spice. I had brown stew chicken with rice/peas, cabbage/carrots and plantains and my niece had jerk chicken with white rice, plantains and greens. All the food was good except I felt they skimped on my chicken portion a little and my chicken could've used a little more spice. It was cooked perfectly though, very tender and even though the portion was smaller than I'm used to it was just the right amount for me to eat during lunch, just not enough to take home for later like I'm used to doing at other Caribbean spots. We ended up getting patties, plantains and jerk chicken to go. Also, the patties were fresh and piping hot but the rest of our food was warm, almost room temperature.

Jerk Chicken plate
Erica S.

Craving jerk chicken!!! The owners are our neighbors and we've been meaning to come check it out. Service is awesome! Miguel was an amazing host! He explained the menu and options. I advised him of my food allergies (which suck) and he advised the kitchen. That always makes me feel better. The vibe is so chill and very Caribbean! I personally love it! On first and third Saturday's they host a Caribbean night with a band. So FUN!!!! I mean, who wouldn't want to feel like they were in the Caribbean for a few hours?! The food is to die for! We absolutely LOVE jerk chicken! We ordered two lunch jerk chicken plates, one with fried plantains and the other with sautéed cabbage, both with rice, one with white rice and one with peas and rice. The peas and rice one held a taste of sweetness. Amazing all around and will definitely be back! Highly recommended!!!

Curry Chicken
Jessica N.

This is the place to go if you want some Caribbean food! Their Jerk Chicken, Pork, and Oxtails were tender and flavorful consisting of a nice balance of sweet and aromatic spices. I suggest getting the entrees and getting Rice and Peas with Plantains. You also have to try their Beef Patties, they are flaky and loaded with beef. Overall, 10/10.

Oxtails - á la carte
Matt C.

Amazing food, everything was absolutely delicious. We tried the curry beef, oxtails, and brown stew chicken. Macaroni pie, collard greens, cabbage and curried potatoes for a side. Ice cold red stripe to wash it all down.

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I ordered the JP Jerk Burger with fries and paid $14.07 after tax with no tip. The experience was very disappointing. The burger had almost no flavor at all. For something advertised as a jerk-seasoned burger, I expected strong seasoning and taste, but the patty was bland and dry. It honestly tasted like plain ground beef with barely any seasoning. The fries portion was extremely small, just a small handful in the container. For a meal that costs over fourteen dollars, the portion size felt unacceptable. The burger also did not look like the photos online. The bun was squished, the toppings were minimal, and the overall burger looked rushed and poorly assembled. At this point, I would like my money back, but I don't feel like driving all the way back just to deal with it. Overall, the burger had no flavor, the portions were small, and the meal was not worth the price. Very disappointing.

Creole Pasta
Nick S.

If you're in the mood for some good Caribbean food you should definitely considering checking out Lucian's Caribbean Grill The menu has a variety of options with heaps of Caribbean flavor. And it's hard to not be in an island state of mind when you're eating jerk chicken and listing to reggae music The food was great, the staff were lovely, and I had a wonderful dining experience Some tips: I would definitely fry the jerk chicken in at least one of the dishes. If you're in a group, maybe consider ordering different items so you can try more Cheers!!

Oxtails, rice & peas, and greens.
K G.

First time in. We had the oxtails, greens, and rice and peas. The meat was fall off the bone tender and extremely flavorful. Not spicy hot but well seasoned. The greens are fantastic and full of flavor. Also tried the Island fish sandwich with a huge piece of fish, mango salsa, and on more of a Hawaiian type bun. Special shout to Miguel for the attentive service and excellent food recommendation! I had chatted with Miguel on another occasion when I stopped by for some sea moss gel, which I purchased and liked (mango), so he is consistently nice and helpful. Miguel also shared the 1st and 3rd Saturdays they have live music. I think you have to check out their Facebook page for deets. If you haven't gone, scoot on over there and support that locally owned business

The food and service was great!! My dad is a picky eater and he's over here scraping the plate we had the family plate with curry chicken, oxtails and bbq chicken!!! Sides were plantains, cabbage, rice and peas! Delicious!! Very good pricing as well!!

Curry Chicken, Curried Potatoes, Fried Plantains, Rice and Peas
Brett N.

Why 4 stars? Because I've waited a long time to try this place and really enjoyed it. --- --- --- I discovered Lucian's a while ago through a local top's on Yelp list and was excited to try it during a future visit to see family in the area. Unfortunately, I had to place a to-go order instead of dining in, but I ordered a bunch of different things in an effort to try as much of the menu as possible. The Oxtails were very solid. There was a place in Florida where the Oxtail was so amazing that it ruined all other Oxtail for me, but this was not a bad rendition. 4-stars. I also ordered the Curry Chicken, but didn't love it, to be honest. It was fine, but not something I'd need to order again. 3-stars. As for the sides: -Macaroni Pie: 5-stars. Some of the best mac-n-cheese I've ever had! -Fried Plaintains: 5-stars. While just about every fried plantain I've ever had tastes the same, I am never mad on a day where I eat fried plantains :) -Coco Bread: 5-stars. I don't know what's in this bread, but I loved it. LOVED it. Rice and Peas: 3.5-stars. This was fine. Standard side dish fare. While it wasn't my dish, my dad had the burger and raved about it. He's a simple man that doesn't try a lot of new things, and he rarely praises food in the way that he did this burger. Next time I visit, I will have to give it a shot. 5-stars from my Dad, TBD from me. I see why this place is beloved and look forward to visit #2!

Oxtail, rice and peas and cabbage
Cris B.

The restaurant was clean and very neat. The service was welcoming and fast! The food was amazing, seasoned well, and had great presentation. We came here on a hunch that it might be good and it did not disappoint. We will be back

Grilled Red Snapper w/ rice and peas
Michele G.

The food was the most delicious Jamaican food I've ever tasted in Texas! I've been here a few times and the waiters and the owner are always welcoming. There was even a live band on the day I happened to pop in which was a super fun time. The place was very clean and nicely decorated for the event.

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Sam J.

Went here on a Sunday after church with the familia. A friend had told us about this place and we decided to give it a try. I can't remember the last time I've had Caribbean food (if I ever have), so it was out of my normal culinary range. The experience turned out to be really good and I'm glad we all gave it a try! Our server was very helpful as she explained several food options to us and gave us a couple of recommendations. The atmosphere is casual and clean- there are some TVs, sports banners and a small stage at the back where it looks like they have some live music performances. The interior of the restaurant is actually more spacious than it looks from the outside, although the ceiling is kind of short so it doesn't feel like it's as 'spacious' as it could be. Parking lot is a little limited as it shares this space with some other establishments. The food was delicious! I'm not sure what my expectations were except for maybe jerk chicken, but the plates definitely exceeded them. I had the beef roti and we also ordered a chicken roti and some plantains. The rotis are HUGE - they are similar to a burrito wrap (made of Dahl poori) but have curried potatoes and your choice of filling - and they are tasty! The meats, potatoes and Dahl poori make a wonderful combination that isn't greasy, is savory and after a while is quite filling. There is a case to be made that a sauce might benefit chowing down on one of these, as it all can start to get dry with as much size as it packs; but that could be personal preference. The fried plantains were also very good - sweet, soft and a little savory, too. We loved their mint lemonades that they had on the menu - very refreshing. Overall, a great discovery, and we were rewarded for going out of our comfort zone. We will make time to come back here and try out some more of their lunch items.

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The flavor, the amount of food, and the authentic taste. The service was on point, family atmosphere, down to earth owner.

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Just left Lucian's with a veggie patty!! One million!!! So delicious!! Don't need any meat!! They never disappoint!!!!

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Hi Mary. Yes, Lucian's Caribbean Grill has a full liquor license now. We serve wine, beer, and yummy selection of tropical cocktails.

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