Nice vibes, good portion, and welcoming! Had the griot with rice and pikliz, very soulful and would…read morecome back again.

I've hired the Island to cater two events for me. Each order was great! Large quantities for 50+…read morepeople. The food options are great, you receive great value for your money and of course the authentic Haitian food is amazing. Will continue to order from them.

I am a Haitian Food expert and J & R is a very good choice. They have large portions and the food…read moreis always fresh. They do have their pro and cons. Pro's...they have the best marinated/ seasoned Haitian style fried chicken and turkey in the area. Many places do not marinate the meat but at J & R you can tell their is good preparation. Still, the Rice can be dry but tasty. They also have great tasting sauce another pro. Their griot is ok but I recommend the turkey or fried chicken. They are top 3 in the north shore. Top 5 in Boston.

Tasty food and huge portions! I was in the neighborhood and stopped in today not really knowing…read morewhat to expect; inside was a small, takeout oriented restaurant packed with a Sunday afternoon crowd. Everyone was getting big containers of food to bring home for their families. There were huge pots of delicious things bubbling behind the counter. I got the turkey that they had cooking--it came with rice/beans, salad, and a few fried plantains. I was regretting not getting the oxtail as I saw it being served up to others. But my turkey was really good, stewed in a tomato-y, spicy sauce with some onions and peppers. I had enough to share with my boyfriend and still eat it for lunch the next day! Malden is a hike from my apartment, but I'll be sure to come back just for J&R.

This was one of the worst food experiences I've ever had. The food was clearly not fresh. The beans…read moresmelled absolutely awful and had bubbles, which is a huge red flag. The meat smelled rotten, not just "off," but genuinely spoiled. I called the next day to give feedback, and instead of listening or apologizing, the woman I spoke with was extremely defensive and tried to blame me. She said the food went bad because I "took too long to pick it up." That explanation makes absolutely no sense. I was born in Haiti, I grew up around freshly cooked Caribbean food, and I have never seen properly made food spoil in an hour and a half just from sitting. To make matters worse, I ordered a pâté, and the gentleman literally microwaved it and handed it back to me. It was not fresh at all. What's really disappointing is that I used to order from here and had better experiences in the past, but clearly the quality has gone downhill. Between spoiled food, reheated items, and defensive customer service, I would not recommend this place to anyone. Food safety should never be this questionable.

The food is delicious, and the customer service is great. My husband and I enjoyed our food. If you…read moreneed to send money, services are available. Also, if you need something last minute like a special ingredient, some groceries and seasonings are available.

Great food, friendly service, and a comfortable space to enjoy a meal with friends! As an island…read moreperson, having Haitian and other Caribbean flavors to enjoy was like a taste of home!

One of the tastiest fried fish sandwiches that I've had in a long time. Adding pikliz to a…read moreperfectly seasoned and breaded piece of fish is just a magical combo. I had my food delivered to the office so it wasn't hot and fresh so I can only imagine how good it would be to eat it as soon as it was ready. I'd even forgotten about the cold, soggy fries at that point because the sandwich was so good. Definitely go check this spot out.

The food here is bombbbb…read more My friend and I ordered a plate of rice and legumes to go even though they had plenty of seating if we wanted to dine in. The meals come with salad, plantains, and sauce. When you order white rice, you also get a side of sauce pwa (bean sauce) to go along with it. We crusheddd that plate of food lol I had food from there two more times after that and every time, the food was flavorful and plentiful. Foreign establishments usually have shitty service but it was okay here. I guess it helps that we knew the cashier personally haha. I'm biased, sue me lol but honestly, out of all the Haitian restaurants I went to in MA, this one was definitely the best.

I have tried really hard to give this place the benefit of the doubt multiple times but…read moreunfortunately I have reached my limit. One time my rice was uncooked, another time they added griyo in my legumes, I recently brought two fish fritay each was $42 for a total of $86 in some change. When I got home I could not even eat the fish first it was hard like something that's been in the fridge for days, and the fritay was smoochy, and the fish was also salty. Very disappointed because people don't shake trees in here to get money. I don't mine being charge for a food that's good but this restaurant is robbing people. I am so angry because I knew you people would do some shit like that. Never again unbelievable!

Great catering! Would recommend and definitely return. Maybe my favorite catered meal, and plenty…read moreof food for everybody.

Showed up during posted business hours. Not open. Showed up during posted business hours. Not open.read more

The fried goat dish is so good! Portion is very generous! I will definitely come back!…read moreYou can order from the counter and seat yourself. It is truly a gem in Medford neighborhood.

Customer service is complete a*s. The food was good overall as I've been eating her for yearsssssss…read morewith my family but the customer service received this last time definitely is going to me second guess next time I want to purchase Haitian food. My online order said a total is $69 but my CC statement was charged for $83??? When I went to ask for the difference back, the lady told me all she does is put the food in the register and that's it. Before I could ask for the owner, she kept cutting me off saying "the owner isn't here. The owner isn't here". She didn't try to call for someone for help rectify the situation or anything. She then went on to pack another order while I was standing there waiting for answers then proceeded to ignore me. Again, the food is amazing as it always is but the customer service alone will ruin this restaurant.

Stay away. Slowwww service and the food showed up cold. I do think the waitress even spoke…read moreEnglish. A couple of the items we ordered did not even arrive. Horrible service Also the place has no heat. Had to eat wearing our jackets.

I really enjoyed my food from La Perle. My favorite Haitian restaurant on this side of town closed…read moreso we decide to try a new spot. It didn't disappoint. The first thing that made me happy was grilled goat since many of the meats are typically fried. The grilled goat was fantastic. The flavor and the sauce were so good. The rice was also pretty good. The griot was soft and seasoned well. The rice was soft and flavorful. My other favorite part of the meal with the legume. It was so good that I went back to get more a few days later! The prices are a little high and the wait can be long, which is why it's a 4 and not a 5. Overall, we really enjoyed this place and we'll be back. I highly recommend if you're looking for good Haitian on this side of town.

La Posada is a flavorful gem with incredible service! They go out of their way to make you feel…read morewelcome, and their food is even better! The Tajin Elote is a total flavor bomb; it was so delicious that we had to order an extra one to take home! The true highlight of the evening was the Enchiladas with Salsa Verde and Mole. I opted for the Soy Tinga option, and the combination of flavors and textures was amazing! I really appreciate that the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options are not an afterthought for them. They taste just as authentic and high quality as the traditional dishes. The bar is extensive, and they offer many high end tequilas/mezcal, and craft cocktails. My Mezcal Paradise cocktail was perfectly balanced. The 4 Leches Cake was rich and creamy; it melts in your mouth! The restaurant has a vibrant and cozy atmosphere, with bright colors to match the lively Latin American theme. They are open late, making it a popular late-night spot. I highly recommend Meatless Mondays, and I can't wait to come back and try more of their vegetarian soy options!

Went to this place 3x in 2 weeks... yeah I think I recommend it!…read more The server recommended something (have already forgotten its name) but I fully trusted him and it was DELISH!!! Great margaritas, cool ambience. Sat out on the porch when it was a nice evening.

Nice staff. Delicious passion fruit smoothie and the only thing worth returning for. The food…read moreflavors didn't taste as good as authentic Dominican food that I've had in the past. The plantains were dry and inedible. I did like the yellow rice though and they gave a lot of it, but it wasn't great. Ordered two dinners and it was enough food for three meals for 1 person. I ordered take out: a roasted chicken dinner with rice and a stewed chicken dinner with rice and plantains, & a side of potato salad. It all came to $49 with tip. Limited street parking. Large dining area inside.

Some family of mine ordered a bunch of food from here for an event recently and I will say it was…read morevery good. Chicken stew, pernil, rice/beans, chicken Alfredo w/ broccoli and meatballs. Everything was delicious except the meatballs. They tasted odd and even my children didn't like them either but as a Puerto Rican as long as the rice and beans + Pernil was delicious I'm happy and they were. If I'm in the area I'll definitely stop in there for a bite to eat. Keep up the good work.