I can't believe I didn't write a review for Jamaican Paradise on Wilmington Rd in New Castle. It's…read morein a little plaza, across from a Dollar General. At night it might be hard to find, not a huge sign. You have to know the turn to get into the lot, or drive by and turn around like I usually do. The beef patties are excellent. Just spicy enough, and a really good pastry shell. I get the jerk chicken, it's always good. The sides are all good. I like the fried cabbage and of course rice and peas. It's an excellent meal, friendly service, and inside its clean and bright. I reccomend this spot completely.

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I've been eating at Biba for years and have been coming here pretty much every week for as long as…read moreI can remember. The food is always INCREDIBLE, the menu stays fresh and interesting, and you can tell how much care goes into every dish. They update it almost every week!!! But keep the classics. The service is just as good, and the atmosphere is perfect for a date night or a nice dinner. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Beaver County. Always looking forward to my next meal here. FYI: I recommend the Cuban sandwich and skillet fries with a juicy steak

Biba restaurant's website says that it serves Latin-inspired foods in an upscale setting for dining…read morein and takeout. Their menu changes seasonally, and it currently lists food such as fries, Cuban sandwich, chicken-tortilla soup, tagliatelle, flat-iron steak, and Hokkaido scallops. I met a friend here for one dinner. The setting was more on the casual side rather than fine dining. (I wore jeans and a blouse.) I have eaten authentic foods in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and I thought that the menu was slightly influenced by these regions. The waitress and waiter spoke nicely with us. Our dinner that included a BYO wine (with a $5 charge per person), appetizer, entree, and dessert lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes. The foods had strong flavors, and we both enjoyed everything that we ate. For appetizers, my friend and I shared the Crispy Brussels Sprouts, which also contained carrots, pecans, and a dressing, and the Hot Low Country Crab Dip, which contained a good amount of crab meat and was served with crunchy toast. For entrees, I ate the Cutler-cove Salmon, which was accompanied with asparagus, potatoes, and a spicy jerk sauce and habanero purée, and my friend ate the Arugula Salad, which contained fresh arugula, baby carrots, goat cheese, olives, and hot honey. For dessert, I ate the Kentucky Bourbon Cheesecake, which was topped with pecans, caramel, and whipped cream, and my friend ate the Maple Panna Cotta with raspberries.

I don't say this lightly...this is the real deal…read more I'm originally from South Florida, and I've spent time in Jamaica, so I'm very picky when it comes to Caribbean food. I've had a lot of "close enough" over the years...but this? This is authentic. This is the kind of food that makes you pause midbite and just nod. Dalia's isn't your typical restaurant, and that's part of what makes it so special. It's set inside what feels like a home, and when you walk in, that's exactly the experience...you're not just a customer, you feel like a guest. It's warm, personal, and genuinely welcoming in a way you just don't find in most places anymore. And I have to say...everything is spotless. You can tell she takes pride not just in her food, but in the space she's inviting you into. And she carries that same care into the food. I've been here multiple times, and what impresses me most is the consistency. You know how some places wow you the first time, then slowly fall off? Not here. Every single visit, the food has been just as good as the last. That alone is rare. Now let's talk about the oxtail... Fall-off-the-bone tender, rich, deeply seasoned...but perfectly balanced. Not overly spicy, not bland...just enough heat to remind you you're eating proper Jamaican food. And unlike a lot of places, you actually get meat here. Generous, satisfying portions that feel like someone cooked this for you on purpose. The rice (and yes, it's seasoned beautifully...more like a classic Caribbean rice than traditional peas and rice) is the perfect base, especially when you ask for a little extra of that brown sauce over the top. Trust me on that. The cabbage has a nice little kick to it, cooked just right...not soggy, not raw. The plantains? Sweet, caramelized, exactly what you want them to be. And I have to mention the mac & cheese because it surprised me in the best way. Creamy, with a perfect cheese pull, but not heavy or overwhelming. It's balanced...comforting without being too much. One of the things that really stood out to me is the quality of the meat. I actually asked her about it, and she sources locally from a farm...which explains a lot. You can taste the difference. Also, pro tip: call ahead. Her food is fresh and made with care, and she does sell out. I usually let her know what day I'm coming and what I want, and she's always incredibly accommodating and kind about it. The first time I came, she even gave me a sample plate with a little bit of everything...and there wasn't a single thing on that plate I wouldn't order again. This place isn't just a restaurant...it's an experience. It feels like sitting in someone's home, being fed with pride, skill, and love. Honestly? It's a hidden gem, and places like this are getting harder to find. I'll be back again...and again.

The food is absolutely Caribbean flavored. The service and ambiance makes you feel like you're in…read morethe Bahamas. Highly recommended. ENJOY

Best ox tail in the Ohio valley! Jerk is good too. Hit it every time I'm home…read more And I have my sister bring me some too!!

The food was OK. It wasn't the best. I mean I have better collard greens and better chicken. The…read morechicken taste like it was dipped in fish flour and I'm highly allergic to fish. Took one bite of it threw it away. The cornbread was dry. The collard greens were not seasoned enough. The potato salad was good but other than that, I wouldn't recommend it for nobody.

Honestly, some of the best food around. I eat here every time I'm in the area. Ask for extra sauce…read moreif you like some heat.

Really delicious spicy jerk chicken, friendly and informative staff, good jams playing in a takeout…read morecafe atmosphere. Reminds me of my time in Negril. Takeout is the standard but we got ours and sat down inside to eat. We will definitely be back.

Excellent food, very clean and friendly staff. The food was also hot that needed to be hot and the…read moreice cream and other desserts are outstanding. The cheese cake ice cream is worth walking for on a hot day. Prices are very fair and portions are a very nice size. Atmosphere is very warm and pleasant and the owners are not only great cooks but have such nice personalities.

Never left on a sour note at Haitian Sensation!…read more I've known Joseph since 2016 back when the Shenango Valley HALL was still standing. I remember the 6ft foldable table and the multiple crockpots filled with deliciousness. How beautiful it is to see what it has bloomed into! God has blessed his mission in supporting Haiti for sure. The employees are a blessing themselves, very down to earth and unusually nice, definitely fantastic! In my lifelong experience, you don't find many cheerful folks up north but it pays to know the One who provides joy! The food is never a miss. Poul Diri ak Pwa is beyond delicious and flavorful. It is a MUST to get the jerk chicken version. The Haluski, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Soup Joumou (when available) and Coffee Stir are favorites.

Definriely a very nice Caribbean restaurant. I thought the prices were very reasonable, the…read moreportions were great, and the flavors were pretty much on point. I tried several items, including the brown stew chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, and the beef patties. The brown stew chicken was delicious. I got it in the large size and it was indeed quite large. The chicken is seasoned well but not too spicy. It's tender, and although I tend not to like dark meat, I really enjoyed it from this place. They served it with potatoes, which were nicely cooked, and carrots, which went really well with the sauce. You get 2 sides with your meal so I choose the rice with peas and the cabbage. The cabbage was very flavorful and just tasted homey. Several other vegetables mixed in too. They gave me a ton of rice and peas, which is great because I thought it was delicious. Soft rice, especially with the chicken, just mixed perfectly. Delicious, delicious, delicious. The beef patties were also very tasty. The inside is in a way almost creamy. It's filled with juicy meat, and the outside stayed nice and crisp. Very nice. All in all, definitely a great place. One of the better Caribbean spots in Pittsburgh for sure. I'd order delivery from them again (I think they are delivery only).

Best place hands down in homestead for god Caribbean food first time won't be the last timeread more

Jam Jerk is a caterer that serves Jamaican foods such as jerk chicken, curry chicken, jerk shrimp,…read morejerk pork, vegan bowl, macaroni and cheese, fried plantains, cocoa bread, dry rubs, and others. I have been a customer of Jam Jerk multiple times for about one year. Through the Market Wagon website, I ordered a Sorrel BBQ Jerk Pork dinner and a Jamaican beef patty. I really enjoyed the flavors of the jerk pork, beef patty (ground beef and spices inside a flaky crust), plantains, and salad. I thought that the rice with beans and the cocoa bread tasted OK. Most recently, I ordered a Curry Chicken Bowl, which contained Caribbean curry chicken, rice, plantains, potatoes, and salad with dressing; and a Jerk Shrimp Bowl, which contained shrimp, rice, plantains, kale salad, and jerk sauce. All of the ingredients were very fresh, and I very much enjoyed their flavors.

Jam Jerk catered our work event and I am not exaggerating when I say that Every. Single. Thing. Was…read moreperfect! It was so easy to schedule this service and there were meal options for everybody (including even our gluten free/vegan attendees). It can be really scary to order catering, especially when you're a few states away. However, processing payment was simple and direct and communication was outstanding. Everybody who attended raved about the food and drinks (which came in awesome reusable bottles). The food was delivered hot and on time. I cannot recommend Jam Jerk enough and if we find ourselves doing more work in Pittsburgh, we will absolutely be ordering catering from them again!

Discovered Island Spice after reading a list of black owned restaurants in Pittsburgh. Discovered…read morethis place, not too far from me that I never knew existed. It's in a small strip mall at the edge of Carnegie (almost in Heidelburg) where Family Video used to be and next to a Subway. The menu was appealing because I love Caribbean food, and I'm sick of our usually takeout places. Called ahead and ordered. While they have some seating, they were not currently doing dine-in (this review was written during Coronavirus time). When I entered the first thing I noticed was that the place was spotless, which I find to always be a great quality in a restaurant. The gentleman working (Donald) was polite and pleasant. He was just finishing up our order when I arrived. I was excited to see a variety of Carribean bottled beverages in the cooler. My 8 year old daughter was even happier when I brought her home two bottles of pineapple guava juice that is hard to find. The portions are huge! For the meals, you pick your meat, cooking style, a veggie and a starch. My husband ordered jerk pork, with Mac and cheese and coleslaw. I ordered jerk chicken with Mac and cheese and a tossed salad. I also ordered an extra side of plantains (not many places serve it around here), and then fish fingers for my kids (which are $6 and come with a healing portion of fries- not mentioned on the menu). As you can see from the photos, their servings of Mac and cheese fill both side dish areas of the take out container and even spill out a bit. It was creamy, and not a super duper cheesy taste. I thought it was a refreshing break from spice of the jerk chicken. The side of coleslaw was quite generous- no itty bitty cups here. The tossed salad was very fresh- no bagged mix here- with thin slices of a few other veggies mixed in. I liked my husband's pork a lot and will probably order it next time. It was significantly less spiced than my chicken (granted I'm not a big best-seeker, though I love jerk). The pork was very tender. My chicken was unfortunately a little overcooked and dry, but damn the flavor was good. The plantains were a delicious addition. My kids were very happy with their fish fingers and fries (and shared in our sides). My kids are 8 and 10 and eat a decent amount- we still have significant leftovers. All of this food for about $51. So glad that I found this place- will definitely return.

I was very disappointed with our experience. The gentleman who waited on us had absolutely no…read morecustomer service skills. He seemed like he didn't want to be there and never once asked if we had any questions or needed help understanding the menu. We eventually decided to order a large oxtail meal and a large goat meal. Unfortunately, the menu was misleading because it didn't clearly list prices or explain exactly what sides were included. It stated that meals came with one side, but the vegetable section wasn't specific, so we assumed we could choose from the sides listed on the menu. When we asked for macaroni and cheese with one of our meals, we were told that it would cost extra and that the meals only came with rice or rice and peas, along with one vegetable. That information should have been clearly stated on the menu. What made the experience even more disappointing was the portioning. The employee loaded the containers with what seemed like a family-sized portion of rice and cabbage, then added barely half a spoonful of meat to the side. For the price we paid, the amount of meat was unacceptable. We eventually decided to purchase the macaroni and cheese from the refrigerator, only to watch it being reheated in a microwave. I honestly couldn't believe it. My dad is from the Caribbean, so I grew up appreciating the flavor, seasoning, and love that go into authentic Caribbean cooking. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience. The rice was dry, the food didn't taste fresh, and the overall quality did not justify the prices. Good customer service, clear menu pricing, reasonable portions, and flavorful food are the bare minimum expectations for a restaurant. I truly hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements. Caribbean food should be prepared and served with care, flavor, and love. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of those expectations, and we left feeling that we paid far too much for rice and cabbage with very little meat. I was very disappointed with our experience. The gentleman who waited on us had absolutely no customer service skills. He seemed like he didn't want to be there and never once asked if we had any questions or needed help understanding the menu. We eventually decided to order a large oxtail meal and a large goat meal. Unfortunately, the menu was misleading because it didn't clearly list prices or explain exactly what sides were included. It stated that meals came with one side, but the vegetable section wasn't specific, so we assumed we could choose from the sides listed on the menu. When we asked for macaroni and cheese with one of our meals, we were told that it would cost extra and that the meals only came with rice or rice and peas, along with one vegetable. That information should have been clearly stated on the menu. What made the experience even more disappointing was the portioning. The employee loaded the containers with what seemed like a family-sized portion of rice and cabbage, then added barely half a spoonful of meat to the side. For the price we paid, the amount of meat was unacceptable. We eventually decided to purchase the macaroni and cheese from the refrigerator, only to watch it being reheated in a microwave. I honestly couldn't believe it. My dad is from the Caribbean, so I grew up appreciating the flavor, seasoning, and love that go into authentic Caribbean cooking. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience. The rice was dry, the food didn't taste fresh, and the overall quality did not justify the prices. Good customer service, clear menu pricing, reasonable portions, and flavorful food are the bare minimum expectations for a restaurant. I truly hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements. Caribbean food should be prepared and served with care, flavor, and love. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of those expectations, and we left feeling that we paid far too much for rice and cabbage with very little meat.