Go here! I promise it will not disappoint this little establishment packs some big flavors...read more

I can't believe I waited this long to try the Caribbean Lunchbox because it is some of the tastiest…read morefood available on the Island. Order the jerk chicken thigh meal with your favorite side and tell me it's not 10/10 delicious.

Wow this place is legit! We were here on a July 4th weekend, got in line around 11:20 (it wasn't…read moretoo bad) and watched the line just get progressively longer. There's umbrellas along the queue so you're mostly shaded while waiting to order. The wait to order goes by somewhat slowly - in a way that feels well timed to not overwhelm the kitchen. For eating, there's counter space along the water and there's a FEW small stools to sit on underneath umbrellas. Honestly everything does look VERY good and I would definitely come back multiple times; I'd be interested in trying nearly everything on the menu! For this first visit, we got one piece of fried halibut and the poutine. The chips (fries) are VERY good. Next time I wouldn't order the poutine as a party of two because it is pretty salty and filing (maybe it makes sense to share with a larger party). I've got my eye on the salmon sandwich and the tacones for next time.

Going against the general crowd opinion about fish and chips…read more Chips actually were very good. 5/5. But fish for me was not as afresh as I expected it to be and the coating felt little thick for my taste. On the other hand the tacones were lip smacking good. We tried ones with cod but the the flavor was highlighted coz of added coriander seeds in their sauce. Loved the coleslaw. Can't eat those deep fried fish without refreshing side due dish. Salmon was also good. 4/5. We stayed in line for good 40 minutes but found a table along the boardwalk. This was on a Monday evening. At 6 PM. Thankfully, all the time busy marina kept our toddler busy. It's a small shack and right between a seaplane harbor and kayak rental. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TACONES!

In the Quadra Village area, this simple cafe serves up Caribbean classics: roti, patties, samosas…read moreand curries. This is authentic, the owner is from the Islands. It is a very casual, take away place - almost more of a stand. Don't come here looking for ambiance. There seemed to be a small, steady stream of people coming in to get their usual, their fix. Sadly, the meat in our samosas was dry. The pastry was pretty tasty, though. I didn't try any of the hot tray items. An unusual little place on the island, worth knowing for a change of pace or snack.

We went back here on Saturday for their goat curry and bass up shut; and their doubles…read more Unfortunately, doubles were out but we did order goat curry. The wait was long and they were packed. I counted 16 people when we got there, and then about 10-12 more came in and out to pick up their order. So, they are BUSY!!! Goat curry was pretty good but I thought it would be more spicy. It's been years since I had bass up shut, it was really good! And their potato curry was also delicious. We waited for about 5 mins before we got a table, so we were glad to have been able to dine in. It would be nice for them to expand their indoor seating or even open some up on the patio. I can imagine how busy they must be over the Summer! We were lucky to eat here twice in 3 days!

The food was excellent. Felt like I had a warm hug from…read morehome. The roti & doubles were perfectly seasoned. We visited two consecutive days, the food was so good! The owner is so friendly! Took great care of us!

We came on a weekday evening and we were the only table at that time. Service was friendly though…read morewe were left alone the majority of the meal except when they server came by to take our order and get our bill. Other than that, no one really checked up on us though some people (owners? employees?) did walk by. Food was tasty though we both found the jerk chicken and shrimp salty (it was a bit spicy for me but that's just my tolerance). For around $25 for my dish after tax and tips, I can't say I left completely satisfied. I like supporting local businesses and would recommend trying though!

I really wanted to love this place more then I did. I originally just wanted a Coco bread and patty…read moresandwich. However, it appeared you could not put the two together when ordering and the server (I think) was extremely nice but she had to go back and ask with every order. It was weird since it showed on the website you could get a beef patty and coco bread. In the end I ended up getting a patty in a coco bread but it was so complicated to order. My husband got the same thing and an order of Johnny cakes with the Mango butter. The best thing about the whole experience was the Johnny Cakes and the mango butter. It was truly the mango butter that had me bring a smile to my face. If I could, I would of slathered the whole butter in the Johnny cakes.When it comes to the beef patty, my husbands was warm yet mine was ice cold in the middle. Clearly microwaved I would assume. In the end it was just an okay experience if that. I would like to see more consistency with the menu and the knowledge of it and the promise of fresh made food being true. It sure didn't taste like that with the patty.

This spot is so cool! I'm not I'd ever had Central American food before coming to El Mana, but I'm…read moreglad this was my first experience. They've got menu items from Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador...it's quite the collection, but everything is delicious and done really well! The owners/folks working are always so friendly and helpful in explaining the menu items, which is super helpful. Give it a try, if you've never popped in before!

We arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday afternoon, and no one else was there. The full menu was not…read moreavailable, so we chose a couple items that were available--the empanadas and the carne asada. The cheese empanadas were good, but the cheese and the chicken empanada was not great, thanks to boiled, flavorless chicken. The house-made tortillas that accompanied the carne asada were very good. The steak was on the tough side. Service was quick but not particularly attentive. The young woman at the counter brought out our food but never asked how it was. The place is a dive, but with the exception of the women's restroom, is clean. The toilet in the women's restroom was gross, the toilet paper was sitting on the sink, and the paper towel dispenser was broken.

I hadn't been to Red Rum since wayyyy before covid, so I was excited to meet up with a friend for…read morehappy hour there last week. Red Rum is still the quintessential tiki bar, with mid-century vibes and lots of tiki accents (including my favorite: the immortal drink umbrella). We arrived just as they opened (happy hour starts at 4!) and enjoyed a couple of cocktails and a hearty order of fries on a pretty quiet weekday afternoon. While not the bar's fault, their downtown Bham block (even during broad daylight!) has become pretty sketchy since my last visit. Unfortunately, some of that crowd periodically stopped in to pay cash for a strong, quick shot (or two or three) of alcohol while we were there. To us, as solo females, it made the vibe feel a little off. The drinks were strong, though, and warmed us up on a chilly winter evening.

The service here was amazing not to mention the drinks took me to an island getaway! So tasty and…read moredelicious - very memorable!! The space has the cutest decor and best ambiance! Love the style and the music wasn't too loud so I was able to enjoy the company I was with!