amazing food great service was very pleased with my time there the place felt very homey

This place is a dump. Not very clean. Very dusty with cobwebs. Lady with the short blond hair was so rude and acted so put out to take our order. Beef patties were bland and nasty. Jerk Chicken was very flavorless. I've had authentic Jerk Chicken in Jamaica and this was far from authentic. Sadly this was our first and last time. Don't waste your time for bad food and service. read more

I can't say enough good things about this tiny place. It has served as a good alternative to my usual lunch selections for the last month. So far I've tried their jerk chicken wrap, spicy Jamaican meat patty, brown chicken stew, curry chicken, ox tail stew, dumplings, and plaintains. They've all been excellent (and slightly spicy). Cole slaw or dirty rice will usually accompany each item. For the full island experience, grab a can of Grace coconut water. It's great stuff, even with the pulp. The inside, while neat and clean, consists of a counter and a few tables. I'll usually grab my lunch to go. Prices are reasonable with lunch usually coming in under $8. Jamaican wraps and "small" entrees cost about $6 each. Verdict: good affordable spicy food with a dash of international flair. I give it a thumbs up or as they say in Jamaica, "Yeah Mon!" read more

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I have passed this location on Campbell Ave a few times. I finally decided it was time to try it. I said if I'm going to have some Jamaican food, I'm going for a traditional dish.. Curry Goat! A medium is a enough for two. The goat was so tender and flavored down to the bone. It was nicely spiced. The rice & peas were fluffy & delicious also. It's a nice location with sit down capability. Nice & clean. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I want to try the jerk chicken wrap first but overall this place is great! I have my selection when it comes to Jamaican restaurants in New Haven. They are everywhere. But I will travel to West Haven from now on. It's that good. read more

Tropical Breeze Jamaican Kitchen - Curry Goat - Caribbean Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Yes tropical breeze, yes. Let's talk about West Haven, CT. This is not the kind of place that screams tropical paradise. Don't get me wrong, I have no problems West Haven; it's really your average blue collar I-95 corridor kind of place. You know, a dive bar, a Bank of America, a "package store" as they like to call them up New England way, and a town green. Enter tropical breeze (interpret the syntax of that however you please). This is a world away. I mean, Bob Marley on the radio, bright yellow walls, and smells that are I can only describe as Irie. Also a lot of large photos of beaches. If this sounds at all sardonic, let me be very clear, I am a huge fan of Tropical Breeze, and I would just as soon drive a flaming motorcycle off the Fort Weatherill Cliffs and into the Naragansett Bay than say anything mocking about Tropical Breeze. Walk in there on a cold winter day, and you'll see that I'm not kidding. I can say with total sincerity that Tropical Breeze is a small slice of paradise on the streets of Gotham. The food here is good, and it's the real deal. They sell Ting, so you know it's authentic. The service is solid. It's really cheap. Go there. read more

SECOND LOCATION NOW OPEN - in Bridgeport, CT on Main St. I happened upon this restaurant on Main St. in Bridgeport purely by chance while driving by. They aren't even showing up in Google, Yelp or Apple iPhone maps yet, but just type in the address and you'll find it: Tropical Breeze Jamaican Kitchen 3896 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 Phone: 203-372-0441 They also offer carry-out, catering and DELIVERY in the nearby area. Order this for your next office lunch and your happy stomach will make for a blissful afternoon. Overall Impression: New, clean, small, bright and friendly with GREAT FOOD. Carryout, delivery, and dine-in options (only two tables for dine-in, though, so more of a carryout place). Super friendly counter girl (Erica) and nice selection of soda and juices as well, including Coconut Water. Food: Excellent! They have a great menu with all of the classic Jamaican dishes you would hope to see: Patties, Jerk Chicken & Jerk Pork, Brown Stew Chicken, Curried Goat, Oxtail, Salt Fish, Escoveitch Fish, Plantains, Yams, Rice and Peas, and Cabbage. I'll try to post a photo of their menu here if I can. I tried a sampling of Jerk Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken and Oxtail. (Thanks, Erica for doing this "custom" lunch dish for me!) All were flavorful, fall-off-the-bone tender, cooked and seasoned well. Definitely a must-return. I've eaten at many Jamaican restaurants that had fabulous food but weren't clean or well managed, and as a result ended up going out of business. This place is absolutely an exception. Nice and clean, with great food and great service. Atmosphere: This isn't a fancy coat and tie affair, but could be great for a first date or a quick stop in for lunch or dinner. Bright, airy colors and Caribbean music playing help get you in the mood for some tasty island flavor. Parking: Street parking only. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant, but per the signs it is apparently not for the restaurant patrons. You might get towed from that lot, so just park on the street as close as you can... it's worth the walk. My recommendation: Eat here often! Keep this fabulous restaurant busy to keep a delicious Jamaican restaurant open and accessible in Bridgeport! read more

A while back I was enjoying a day with my mom and we ended up getting a quick lunch here. Only tried the Jamaican Beef Patties. I can't speak for how authentic the food actually is, but those patties were really good! Flavorful, a little spice but not too much. The restaurant was nice and clean. Food took about 10 minutes, but that's pretty fast for something hot and freshly made. Last I was there they also had a nice variety of glass bottle sodas and some tropical juices to pick from. I'd go again if I'm down by Campbell street for some reason. Reasonably priced too! read more

I had their jerk chicken wrap and CAN'T WAIT to go back again and try something else. They had a newspaper critique on their wall and was very impressed with their review. I had their fried plantains and I thought I had died and gone to the Caribbean. I cannot wait until I go back again. Though the place is slightly small and plain, It's ideal for takeout. read more

Every time I come their out of something or something is not ready and I'm ask to wait 30 minutes till it come out the oven. It annoys the hell out of me! GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE! I'm going to need them to be more consistent with their menu offerings. Otherwise, the food is banging! And cheap. Try the Jerk chicken with rice and peas. read more

The other reviewer was right. They are frequently out of selections almost EVERY time I visit. When I go, I only go for convenience. I don't know how you run out of beef patties. They should be staples in Jamaican restaurants. I was quite satisfied when I ordered a beef patty and coco bread. The oxtail a lacked flavor, and the meat portion was very small. It felt like a rip off. Also, if you ask to buy a cup of ice, they won't sell it to you...a bit odd to me. As for drinks, I love Ting with my Jamaican food. They don't have it and we're not very receptive to the suggestion. They also are not welcoming. As I said, I go there out of utter convenience or desperation. Ha! Save yourself a trip. read more

I tried this place twice. The first experience was great, I ordered the jerk chicken. The steamed cabbage and rice was amazing and so was the taste of the chicken, it was flavorful. Two days ago I came back, to try other stuff on the menu. I ordered large order of oxtails. First of, the portion of the oxtail was less than I expected. Probably four to fives very small pieces. Really? That's what you consider a large? And it was 16 dollars. Ridiculous. The small oxtails wasn't very flavorful..It taste like sh**!!! The steam cabbage tasted awful!! It was sour and dual. I had to give it to the dog be it was basically dog food. (I didn't give the oxtail bones bc it was too small.) It was worst than old Chinese food. never coming back again. read more

Did not fill the entire dish. Plus dish wasn't secured and the tin pan collapsed Which make me lose gravy with my ox tails. The ox tails were bland as well as the rice and peas. They charge you two dollars for plantains on the side and any West Indian restaurant you get them for free on the side. I can get six whole plantains and fry them for two dollars!!! read more

I love the Thai coconut juice with pulp in cans. I will definitely stock up on it here. I had the jerk chicken wrap, which had some pieces of cartilage. It wasn't as spicy as I would have liked. Their vegetable empanada was just right.. some spice, fresh, and filling. I will try the spicy patty, plantains and rice and peas next. This restaurant is located across from the Bank of America, with ample street parking. read more

Had lunch there. Small place. Essentially counter service. I had the goat stew which was good. Wife had a Jamaican beef patty which was great. Definitely will go back. read more

Large jerk chicken and rice is 10 bucks out the door. The chicken is deliciously spicy and tender. The rice has an insane amount of flavor as well. I really can't say anything else. The people are friendly and the food is great. read more

I went back today, and got the jerk chicken platter. DELICIOUS!!! I recommend getting the brown stew gravy on the rice and peas. You won't be disappointed. I look forward to going back and trying the oxtail. Only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is because they were out of fried plantains read more

So far ive been to this establishment twice and have had great quality food and will be frequenting more often. The brown stew chicken and rice and peas are great and the chicken is juicy and falls right off the bone. The beef patties are great as are the dumplings. I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu. Only problem is very overpriced. Two beef patties and a few dumplings for over 8 dollars and small container of food about 9 or 10$. read more

Poor service! One day I placed my order which was Oxtail and rice-n-pies, they were out of rice-n-pies so ask if i could buy an order of oxtail instead, the owner rolled her eyes and said it would cost you $12 for three pieces (thats the same price for the meal, which include rice and vegetable). I've been served cold food on two separate occasion, the prices on there food items went up within months of the restaurant opening. It seems like as business got better they raised the prices, in my opinion the food items are over priced. read more

I've been here a couple times and the food was ehh okay not nothing to brag about. I had the jerk chicken rice n peas and cabbage it could of tasted a little more authentic. But recently my last visit there I went for a beef patty and to my surprise they had a new dish I never knew they sold "pepper shrimp"!!!! That's one of my favorite foods so I tried it out and it was to die for and I would recommend that to anyone ; just note that is definitely spicy so if your scared of eat stay away lol just thinking about is making my mouth water but I'm gonna order two more bowls of it anyways :-) enjoy read more

This was my first time trying"Tropical Breeze ", I just had the oxtails w/ rice and beans and their stewed cabbage. Even though I loved the authenticity of the flavors and food I wish there was more to the meal considering for a small aluminum platter its $8.00!!! read more

This place is Ok , The food tastes good but Highly overpriced for Jamaican food , Fried fish is $8- $12 for a small steak of fish . The Box of rice is $5 , Small Dishes are $8/$11 and large are $9/$12 , Thats not a good deal there . These guys here charge more for their food , the quantity is less too. Overall not good value for money. read more

If you want authentic Jamaican food.. then this is the place to be!!! My two favorite plates are the oxtail and curry chicken... love love the food here! read more

My husband and i were excited to try this food but when we called they only had enough chicken for one wrap. no pork and no plantains!!! How do you run a business (with a very small menu) and not even have any food!!! unexceptable. Will never TRY and order from there again. There's better places in new haven. read more

went here 2 days in a row.... ox-tails, rice n beans, cabbage....... great spot......

We just returned from a Caribbean vacation, and had a hankering for some island taste. We were not disappointed. We just enjoyed a takeout dinner of jerk chicken, cole slaw and peas and rice. The chicken was tender, very spicy but with the pleasing depth characteristic of good jerk cooking that combines thyme, peppers with a hint of allspice. The peas and rice were excellent (I think I detected a touch of coconut milk) and not greasy at all, making it even better than the versions we were served while we were on vacation. The cole slaw was crisp (without sugar, happily) if a touch oversalted. I ordered a medium portion which had a generous three pieces of chicken, while the small was more than enough for my wife. Don't let the modest storefront fool you; the food is authentic and very tasty, and the service very friendly. I look forward to returning soon. There are Jamaican soft drinks in the cooler and the service is cafeteria style. read more

this place is very good food is cook well people are loveing and happy place is clean i love the jerk chicken curry goat oxtail rice and peas so good they gave us a tour of the kitchen cleanes kitchen in west haven good food hope they stay around for ever we love you read more