Absolutely delicious! One of the most flavorful vegan restaurants we ever tried . We ordered a…read morevariety of things off the menu and everything was our favorite. The gentleman who helped us was just a ray of sunshine and very informative. The fresh produce for sale is organic and the juices are all juice! The music was quiet and pleasant and there is I door seating as well as a few cute outdoor tables. What we ordered : -Ultimate nachos ( nice large serving ) -Guava bbq chicken-style sandwich(homemade potato bun was so good and comes with a yummy side salad) -Caribbean veggie soup (so much flavor !) Soup was so good we got another one to-go to enjoy later - mango passionfruit juice (pure juice and so delicious) - had a pineapple ginger beer (non alcoholic) not sure they have it all the time but very delicious We will be back We also purchased some organic lemons and organic sweet potato's

Great food, great folks, great service, great spirit from a wonderful family! Go check them out.read more

From the outside, this restaurant tends to attract people to enter and try it out. And that is…read moreprecisely what I did today. I guess I was impressed with all the food picture posters taped to its front windows. I really had high expectations that I would enjoy it and its food. But there are times that no matter how much you try, you are disappointed. And this was one of those times. Inside, I was impressed with the restaurant's colorful and lively decor, especially its very creative bar design. The place was almost empty with only one family dining at one of the booths. The very hospitable and friendly owner welcomed me, took me to one of the booths and handed me a menu. To drink I ordered a Pineapple Soda. For appetizer I ordered a Beef Patty and Cornbread. And for my main entrée, I ordered from their Specialty section of the menu, The Caribbica Plantain Burger. Between the owner and his wife they served me the different items of my order. The Jamaican Pineapple Soft Drink came in a bottle. As was about to drink it from the bottle when the owner's wife brought me a glass with ice. As I was pouring the soda into the glass, I noticed that it didn't look too clean. Then they brought me a plate with the Beef Patty and a square piece of corn bread. The patty didn't look too fresh. Its dough had wrinkles, like if it was not served fresh but reheated in a microwave. The cornbread was somewhat tasteless. I didn't complain because I didn't want to hurt their feelings, since they were so nice people. The wife of the owner comes by and asked what I wanted on my burger, without telling me that there was an extra fee for some of the items she mentioned. I then notice that a young Asian couple that were dining there got up and went to the counter and spent some time there discussing before they walked out. When the Caribbica Plantain Burger arrived, the first thing I noticed was that it was served with chips, and not with seasonal fries like listed on the menu, and that the sweet fried plantains were not acting as buns like in the menu description. But it looked good so I went on to eat it. As I was eating it, I noticed it did have buns under the plantains, but they weren't that fresh and you could tell that the burger patty came from being frozen and had become dry in the process on unfreezing it. The plantains were the only good thing about this burger. But I didn't complain. I ate what I could, waited, and asked what they had for dessert. It was either Chocolate cake ot Coconut cake. They told me they had ran out of their Rum cake. So I ordered the Coconut cake. When the slice arrived, I noticed it looked a bit dry. Even the frosting was not soft. Like if it was sliced and sitting there for a long time. Then I tasted a piece and what a disappointment. It tasted like insecticide. I could not stand it anymore. I called over the lady server and explained why I would not eat this cake and returned it. The husband came by and asked if I wanted the Chocolate cake instead. I told him, No Thanks. When I walked over to the restroom to wash my hands, I passed by the kitchen and it didn't look very clean at all. Afterwards, I paid my bill, and when I got home, I noticed the following statement written on the bottom of the receipt: "ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds. Same day exchanges with receipt may apply at management's discretion. By dining with us, guests agree to house policies." I definitely not recommend this restaurant at all, and consider it one of my worst dining experiences ever and a waste of my money.

Omg this place is amazing. The best red snapper outside of the Caribbean. Everything on the menu is…read moreso good.

I'm not a Caribbean connoisseur, but I do know what good food tastes like, and this place has…read moreexcellent food that just flat out makes you feel good on the inside. Eating in might not be for everyone, but regardless of whether you plan to eat there or elsewhere your food is served up in a to go container. The reason I say this is the music is loud and high energy, and the TV (at least when I was there) isn't tuned into anything that one could casually watch. I personally enjoyed the music and the general vibe of the spot, but I could see why others wouldn't. One thing that IS for everybody here, is the food. I had shrimp curry, and told them to do it their version of spicy. I will admit, it was almost too much for me, but it was more spicy flavorful than just spicy hot. I ordered a plain roti to eat it with, and while that turned out to be an expensive addition to my meal, it was some of the best bread I have had in a long time. I was making small wraps of that with some of my curry over and over. One day I will come for lunch and enjoy one of their rolled rotis, which are basically just a Caribbean burrito.

I really enjoy coming here. The service is warm and friendly. The food is fresh. It is spicy too!…read moreI'm enjoying the fact that they now do specials on Wednesdays. Doubles will always be my favorite though!

It was one of the highlights during my Thursday afternoon in Roanoke, after walking 2 miles from…read more3rd Street Bus station to Grandin neighborhood. I discovered Gianni's restaurant almost by accident and decided to try it, since it was in the area of my Airbnb. Other restaurants including the nearby 7-Eleven didn't seem appropriate especially when I was on vacation. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon after 3pm. I was already famished from having just a smoothie 8 hours before and nothing else. I walked into the restaurant that was small and had about 6 tables. The vibe was quiet and interesting since I was a tourist carrying my luggage. I thought that this place was the type to close in between lunch and dinner shifts, but luckily for me, they weren't. I went to the front counter to see the staff and was seated promptly. I spent about an hour here and it was quite nice. The menu was very limited but they had Louisiana soul food on the menu and I was happy that they were here. I ended up getting a large bowl of red beans and rice. A side of french fries and a bowl of jambalaya rounded out the meal. I also gotten a Diet Coke for the drink. I didn't really care about price since I was just hungry, but at the same time, too much food can be a bad thing too. I started off with the French fries, which were crispy and hot. Definitely hit the spot after a long travel day. The fried okra was amazing and finished the meal with the red beans and rice. It was a great meal for a starving tourist on his first time in Roanoke, Virginia. I enjoyed the spice level that was the red beans and rice as well as with the fried okra. It was especially amazing and delicious. I definitely recommend and enjoyed my time here. The overall experience here at Gianni's restaurant in Roanoke, Virginia was great and typical at the same time. The lady who was the Waitress was friendly and polite. I would say that this restaurant is one of Roanoke's hidden gems. The restaurant itself was small but can hold a small party for an afternoon or evening. Everything was nice and the ambiance was very nice and quiet. A table that was occupied with 6 people left when I started eating. I occupied myself with my phone while eating and it was bliss having the meal after a long day of travel. The ambiance was good and quiet and didn't notice that there wasn't much air conditioning that I felt. I don't know if there was any WiFi connection for customer use either. It doesn't matter though since I didn't need it at the time I was in the restaurant. For the most part though, the entire experience here at Gianni's restaurant was nothing short of amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed New Orleans Cajun cuisine so much and the meal I had was really nice. Definitely delicious and the spice level was very welcoming for sure. The prices here was a little bit expensive but it was very very good. I think that I enjoyed myself here a little too much. I wished that I went back that evening and purchased dinner, but ended up elsewhere instead. Oh well. I definitely recommend Gianni's restaurant because it's one of the best that Roanoke has to offer. You won't regret it. Gianni's restaurant is located in the Grandin neighborhood district in Roanoke, Virginia. It's physically at 1908 Memorial Avenue SW in the heart of the neighborhood. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, it is very limited. Your best bet is to find street parking where you can find it nearby in the residential areas and walk on over. It's a walkable neighborhood and doesn't seem like they get a lot of vehicular traffic on any given day. If you enjoy public transportation in the city of Roanoke, you can ride routes 65 or 71 and walk on over after getting off the bus. I got here by walking from the 3rd street bus station, which was 2 miles away. Way to build up that appetite, I guess. There's always uber and Lyft if you desire comfort and convenience at your fingertips. For the most part though, it was actually one of my favorite time of the day while I was in the Grandin neighborhood. If you are here in Roanoke and want to enjoy some New Orleans inspired cuisine, consider coming over here and enjoy. You will not regret it I promise. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. It's very good! Support local! A+

I came in during lunch, and this lunch special was all bang for your buck. The Catfish was…read moreperfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection. This food was also fresh and piping hot. The Owner/ Operator was so kind and informative, I loved the service and the food. I was on my lunch break so I didn't get to try everything I wanted, but I immediately texted my friends and they came by the next day with the same raving reviews

I very much like certain Caribbean dishes - Jerk Chicken, Curried Goat or Chicken, Brown Stew…read moreChicken, Ackee & Salt Fish, Stewed Turkey Necks, and most of all, Oxtail! I have eaten at Da Ragge, La Palma, and Calypso Mama in Greensboro, Dixon's Jamaican in Burlington, and a few others. In this area, I've tried Outta D Kitchen, Ah Fiwi, & Taste Jamaica in WS. I finally got around to trying this spot a few times, which has been around for a while, the oldest Yelp review was over 16 years ago. They have received just over 2.5 reviews a year, but somehow are still here. I ordered the Oxtail, a favorite - called in the order, based on Yelp reviews this seemed the way to go. On another occasion I tried the Curry Goat. The Oxtail and Curry Goat were very good, tender and flavorful, and the serving size was reasonable. On one visit the cabbage was well seasoned, but rather bland on the other. The rice and peas were just ok, and the plantains lacked softness and sweetness. I almost certainly come again - I want to try the Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, the Pepper Steak, and for sure the Turkey Necks.

I've been craving Jamaican Oxtail for a while and finally got my fix today! I called in my order…read moreand was kindly greeted by a staff member on the other end of the phone. They took my order, asked my name, and told me when to expect my order to be ready. Yeh Mon's is located on lockland Ave. just off of Silas Creek Blvd. Its bright green and yellow store front confirms you're in the right place before you even read a word from the sign. I waited the exact amount of time they told me before going inside. I walked into a tight, but bright carry out area, which can only hold maybe 2 people at a time. If you do a walk-in to-go order, you should probably wait in your car after ordering. I was greeted and asked if I had a picked up order and was asked my name. The food was ready when I arrived, and I paid $25 for 1 oxtail plate. Considering how much oxtail are in the grocery store, this is a deal for not having to prepare them myself. The food was still piping hot when I arrived home 20 minutes away. They gave generous serving of oxtail (about 5-6 pieces). -The oxtail and its gravy were flavorful, and the meat was super tender and filling. The best I've had since Rhythms closed. -The cabbage was flavored well but was a little too salty. The rice and peas were bland. It didn't taste like they cooked it with coconut milk like I've had from other jamaican restaurants. Overall, the great customer service and excellent oxtail earned them 4 stars. I'll certainly put them in rotation for regular spots to visit.

Closed. Need to update this in their hours. Totally disappointed as there is not much to choose…read morefrom here.

Greatest flavor pulled pork tostones taste very authentic…read more Owner came out to say hi...sweet woman Small yet very quaint on Main Street

Stopped by for my beautician- she loves their homemade cucumber ginger beverage…read more I didn't see it in their ordering kiosk so I had to ask for it. While getting my hair done, I looked it up online and noticed they also have PINEAPPLE GINGER LEMONADE! I'm definitely going back to try that!! It would go very well with some jerk chicken and cabbage!!

Before I even walked into this place I smelled what seemed like jerk chicken. When opening the door…read moreto this place I smelled the essence of Jamaican oxtails. A negative reviewer said something different. So that was a lie. This restaurant is putting beautiful aroma in the air. As a proud Puerto Rican. I must say, in the Caribbean no one is touching Jamaican oxtails. The lady at the counter was very friendly. In order to test the spot I got 3 beef patties and a coco bread. WOW the home made patties and bread are incredible. I will definitely be returning with my wife. We have to eat here. That was a fantastic experience. I'm very excited. I gave 4 stars only for patties coco bred and service. Update coming.........

Our family dined at Coyote Kitchen for a late lunch after visiting Hawksnest. I had researched Yelp…read moreprior, and based on the positive reviews and extensive menu I was excited for our family to give it a try. We were greeted promptly and were able to snag a table. I was surprised to see such a large crowd dining that time of day (2:30). But despite the busy flow of customers, service was wonderful, eager to answer questions, and very attentive. We started with the yuca fries. The absolute BEST I have ever had! Fresh, warm, well seasoned, and large portion. Our family of 5 ordered the Sedona bowl, Black & Blue burger, burrito, one of the boats, and the quesadilla, plus sweet fries and regular fries. We all thoroughly enjoyed our entrees! And loved all the fresh salsa options! Prices were also very reasonable! When we are in the area again, we will definitely return to Coyote Kitchen!

This place was a disappointment! We saw plenty of good reviews and were tempted by the extensive…read moremenu so we decided to give it a try. Our waitress was nice and friendly but definitely struggling and the food itself was very mediocre. We arrived around 5pm on a Saturday and sat outside as a group of 7. We started with waters and then a couple trays of chips and salsa. We opted for the house fire roasted and pico options. The chips were a good portion but each one came with maybe one ounce of each sauce...for the 7 of us. We asked for extras and so she brought out one of each... I ordered a chicken vegetable soup which the menu stated was served with a cornbread muffin. When the soup came there was no cornbread so I asked for that and upon her return she said it would be an extra $2.50 even though I literally pointed to the menu to show her that was not written anywhere lol The soup was okay, probably Would've been better with the muffin but I wasn't going to argue over it anymore. For my entree I got two southwest chicken tacos. And those were disappointing as well. Packed with a lot but just did not deliver on flavor, and the poblano cremosa salsa I got was pretty bland too. Overall sentiment from other friends was similar- they ordered bowls, burritos etc but found a lot was left to be desired with their dishes. Come payment time, I opted to use cash since the menu stated 3% surcharge for credit. When I gave her a $20, she returned my tab (after processing the others who put a card in) and I explained I had left cash, to which she asked "oh do you want me to give you a 10 and two 5s?" And I explained, No I just want to pay with cash, I only need the change. And then she gave me the wrong amount of change. So all around this spot was definitely a let down. @azfitfoodfun

Up until recently, I was convinced there is only one option for decent Jerk Chicken in Roanoke, VA,…read moreReggae Grub, but after trying Island Jerk, located on Melrose Avenue, I'm happy to say there is another great Jerk spot. The brilliant green-painted food stand gives an incredible aesthetic and draws you in while making you crave delicious food. Additionally, the master barbequer/chef is a wizard with his Jamaican Jerk pan/smoker. What he produces is pure culinary magic. One of the greatest strengths of his Jerk Chicken is the savory, spiced and smoked flavors coming through in every bite. Another great element of this food stall is the variety of ways you can order your Jerk. While a lot of time and preparation go into cooking the food, the service is quick enough for the quality of the cuisine. The prices are reasonable too considering the state of the economy right now. I personally think local places like this gem are worth visiting and I look forward to trying other items on Island Jerk's menu in the near future.

There food need to be checked cuz it's getting ppl sick I will never understand why people eat…read morethere food

Have tried this food truck twice recently. Food is tasty. Both times, service was kind of rude and…read moreran out of food very early in the evening (6:15 PM on a Friday at a brewery is a bit early to be crossing out menu items). The second time, my order was misplaced or forgotten...waited 30 mins before I realized that people who ordered after me were receiving their orders before me. Even so, service was VERY slow. A little expensive but not outrageous. All in all--I'd seek out a different option if available.

This is the best food from home my Caribbean native husband has found in the US! We absolutely love…read moreCountryman Jamaican Grill--when we know he's at our local brewery, we make sure we go. The oxtail is out of this world, the jerk chicken is excellent, and I love the curry. The rice and peas and the fried plantain taste just like home. We absolutely love this guy and he always has great vibes.