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.

Food fire if you like Haitian food. They're nice people. Make fire legume, griot and rice is nice…read more If you like Turkey, they got good fried turkey too. Would 100 percent recommend and it's affordable.

I went here for the first time with my hubby to pick up some takeout and I was afraid because it…read morewas 30 minutes prior to closing that our food would be stale, but it was fresh and delicious as of we'd ordered during normal hours. I'll definitely go back a second time.

Food service ambiance All of them was good it was a good…read moreexperience though! I recommend you guys to go find out by Ourselves

When I entered the restaurant I was greeted by the owners and classic Haitian music. Service was…read morereally good. I was pleased when speaking to the owners. Learning that they opened during a pandemic and have a pretty good following. I ordered chicken in sauce with rice and beans. It looked like the rice and beans were the left overs from the pot and many variations in color. The white rice I ordered on the side was really good. Believe it or not you can mess up white rice lol. My daughter didn't want to even try the rice and peas because it looked old. I was really hoping to get a Haitian restaurant with 5 stars and this place has 5 star service however the food just wasn't what I am accustomed to. I think it's important for restaurants to be consistent. No matter what time you come you should get the same quality. Im sure they probably didn't want to have to make new rice but if it's offered it should be good. Im not sure if I will return because I just wasn't in the mood to cook and wanted to see if their cuisine would be worth the drive. Not bad at all if I'm in the area already. However, I think they should do quality checks before serving food. I was disappointed...

Food is great. Soup joumou was delicious and we have it just about every other Sunday. Facility is…read moreclean and renovated. Hopefully Servers can smile and focus on better service.

The food here was overwhelmingly salty. They definitely overdo it with the salt, Maggie, and…read morevarious spices. My grandma's blood pressure spiked because of it. We've been chugging down water non-stop. I can't even finish my meal; it's making me feel lightheaded. I ordered a side of avocado, and they just threw it on top of the box in an open bag, with nothing to protect it. It was touching everything else and was also hard, so I couldn't eat it at all. I really wanted to enjoy the food, but my chest is burning, and my head is pounding from all the salt in the gravy. That's $30 wasted. On the bright side, the service was excellent. The waiter was friendly and accommodating. Service rating: 8/10! Food rating: 2/10! Ambiance 7/10

I am new to the area and was craving Haitian food. I decided to give this place a try and…read moresurprisingly it exceeded my expectations. It's a little hole in the wall with no menu to view, you just have to know what you want. The food was authentic and delicious. The amount of food I got for $17 was not expected especially in today's economy. I will definitely be back.

I wouldn't know what makes black rice the "best" but I will say, I am a huge fan of Haitian black…read morerice specifically from this place. The flavors coming together as you put a warm spoonful in your mouth sends you into a food frenzy. I get the rice with a side of gravy that adds some extra flavor to it. They serve the black rice every Sunday but they tend to run out quick so it best you come early to grab your share!

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

First off, the turkey frit was one of the best Haitian dishes I've ever had at a restaurant! I had…read moreto start off with that statement! It was perfectly fried, you can tell it marinated for awhile before cooking and was a very reasonable portion for the cost. The diri djon was plentiful and tasted great as well! The sign of a great fried turkey is it not needing pikliz or sauce- it stands alone as a really great dish. The loss of a star was because I ordered akra fritters and received the boulet instead. Since I ordered through a delivery service it was reimbursed but wanted to acknowledge as a missed order note. I highly recommend this as your first choice in Haitian cuisine if you are in the area and looking. I also ordered the legume with white rice and it was also pretty good. While I haven't dined in yet, I can also anticipate an ambiance that is well-equipped to give an authentic Haitian cuisine experience.

Griot Complete $17. Haitian food is my favorite and this plate was so good! The food was seasoned…read moreto perfection! The food that is present in the photo is brown rice, fried griot, and fried plantains. The service was wonderful. It was easy to order and ready within a good amount of time.

Service took forever , under staffed and it's overpriced including the service fees which probably…read moredidn't even go to our ONE bartender/bottle girl 0 STARS IF I COULD!!!

I was so excited to come here unfortunately it was a disappointment. The spot is cute, clean and…read morethe people were very attentive. However the food is mid, so let's start with lambi (conch stew) it was very hard. not tender at all. This dish is a Hatian delicacy that not everyone knows how to make. They really should remove from the menu. In addition the menu stated it came with rice, Mac, and plantains. When I got the bill they charged me extra for the Mac. I thought the Mac was macaroni au grantin, it was good but it wasn't the traditional Hatian Mac and cheese. I also got the fried turkey that's a simple dish that I figured they couldn't mess up. Well I was wrong it was bland and simply of poor quality. I also asked for rice and beans and they gave me the wrong rice. If your looking for good Haitian food go to Greg Cookout in Hallandale or Kase Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale. Thank me later.

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