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    Run-A Boat

    3.7 (47 reviews)
    InexpensiveCaribbean
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RUN-A BOAT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Anissa C.

    The people are nice, the food is plentiful! However, i didn't enjoy the taste of the food! I ordered the brown chicken, my man ordered the oxtails.. I've had great Jamaican food from NYC, FL and MS! Unfortunately, this place doesn't compare.. But, it's worth trying..

    Mega Oxtail Dinner Meal

    My food was extremely hot, not warm,not lukewarm but HOT!!!! My plate was full...they gave me more then enough..I ate what I could and save some for lateer.Yhey most definitely have improved....thank you....my favorite was everthing...cabbage,mac and cheese, beef pattie,rice and peas and my good ole oxtail

    Oxtail with rice & peas, cabbage, and macaroni & cheese
    Victor P.

    I have been going here for the past 4 years and the food is never anything short of sensational. Whether it be perfectly cooked oxtails, succulent goat curry, or any of their scrumptious chicken recipes I have found my favorite restaurant in eastern North Carolina.

    Trevor H.

    I'm here for the grand opening today! The environment is clean. This is an authentic Jamaican Restaurant that offers a wide variety of choices, from Chicken, to Ox, and Goat! Come check this place out and take your tastebuds on a journey to the Caribbean! Updates to come!

    Oxtail!

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    Oh wow this place is off the chain, the food is so sexy and so neatly placed on the plate. Love it. Seasoned just right.

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    3 years ago

    Curry chicken is good. Beef patty is amazing. Customer service could be better. For me spending $90, she could be a little nicer.

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    6 years ago

    The food was not as good as it used to be ,Oxtails had no flavor and taste watered do5,The jerk chicken was as dry as cardboard

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    7 years ago

    The oxtail and brown meat (braised chicken dark meat) are authentic and exceptional!! Generous portions. What a find!

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    Ask the Community - Run-A Boat

    SaYum Jamaican Food - Oxtail Plate

    SaYum Jamaican Food

    4.0(54 reviews)
    30.4 mi
    $

    The food was delicious- nicely spicy veggie plate with plenty of fresh vegetables and rice. The…read moreJamaican beef patty was typical of the dish; not bad, but not fantastic. We had ordered light because we'd had a late lunch, and this was plenty for both of us. I should have written this review sooner so I would remember exactly what we spent, but it was quite reasonable. If you're visiting the nearby Whirligig Park as we were, this was a nice little walk- just a few minutes up the road. Next time we're in town, we will definitely be back!

    The reviews no matter how old are true!…read more This is not anywhere near how an oxtail plate should taste, look, nor smell (it's not bad but not like oxtail "basically boiled meat"). The meat was 3 pcs with loads of fat as you can see (thought it was dumplings ) and about 7 SUPER SUPER SUPER tiny pcs. Honestly it was very reminiscent of Golden Corrals roast flavor, look, and smell. OMG this plate is definitely a $15 option being that you're barely giving the customer anything. I will gladly pay $30 for an oxtail plate as money is not the issue but quality is what we're missing here. So let me start with I called to place a pickup order and 2 people answered. I was told to just come in it only takes 3min. I arrived and waited a hot 10. Also it was dark and very uninviting which was kind of weird. Customer service was not huge and iykyk fine. I ordered and added a beef patty of which I was told was mild. It was spicy which was ok because that's what I wanted that actually tasted fine. The sides were not tasty at all I do not trust to try any other options because this is the test for most Caribbean restaurants. In my book I'm putting a Gordon R sticker by this place as it's TOAST. Try at your own risk which is what I did but the people have spoken and for a huge first I agree with them!!! SN: if the restaurant doesn't show you the plate before you leave just know you're gonna regret it

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    SaYum Jamaican Food - Veggie plate

    Veggie plate

    SaYum Jamaican Food - Jamaican Patties (we split this one)

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    Jamaican Patties (we split this one)

    D Chill Spot - rice and peas, cabbage, callaloo, rplantain, and tomatoes.

    D Chill Spot

    4.3(66 reviews)
    33.2 mi

    Had a great meal here for lunch today! The jerk chicken was amazing! Well seasoned and a real…read moregood amount of spice! Keep in mind that I like it real spicy so probably not for the faint at heart. The rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains were all cooked to perfection! I'm here for work from Delaware so it was a roll of the dice and I got a seven! Best decision I made all week. I ordered enough food to get me through my entire trip, but if I happen to overindulge, I'll be back during this trip. The ambiance was perfect as I felt like I was back on the island. Been to Jamaica a few time and they did a great job creating it right here to Rocky Mount! The service was excellent as they kept the Jamaica experience going. The chef came out of the back to ensure that everyone was enjoying the food which I secretly believe he knew we were! Anytime and I mean anytime I'm back in the area, I'll be heading right back to D Chill Spot!

    August 6, 2024 - Hurricane/TS Debby caused us to stop early driving from NY/LI to Venice FL…read more Popped in here for a bite. REALLY friendly counter service and the folks having dinner there were also a blast! My wife got the Ox Tail and vegetables, and I got a vegetable medley of collards, cabbage, beans and rice, a few tomatoes, and plantains. the cabbage was VERY VERY VERY salty, I might hope and error in the kitchen. The collards were nice and the plantain crisp on the outside but not dried out or hard on the inside...... tasty! Great service, pretty clean spot and the kitchen service area looked tidy and clean. Give it a go!!!

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    D Chill Spot - Love the pictures. Gave it some good flavor

    Love the pictures. Gave it some good flavor

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    D Chill Spot - The front door was very inviting. Loved the color.

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    The front door was very inviting. Loved the color.

    Run-A Boat - caribbean - Updated May 2026

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