The food was sooo good! All cocktails delicious! I had the…read moreKreyol punch! Highly recommend. First time trying Haitian food? Try their black rice with your meal. I tried the Tour of Haiti platter, the fried Griot in sauce and Lambi - 10/10 recommen! Will be going back!

Made the venture to Jersey for a concert and knew I'd stop off for food. What better than Haitian…read moreFood on a Sunday! It was easy to find parking nearby on the street, we walked in and were immediately sat down. Service was great throughout the meal. The server did speak primarily to us in Creole. I can see how that may not work for someone who is not Haitian. Maybe having someone who did speak a mix. However, he was very nice and the food came out fast and was delish. Shared a griot fritay to start and it was definitely tasty and portion was good. For entree I had the legume with Beef with black rice. Tasty, spicy, and very authentic tasting. I can say they stay true to the flavors and don't water them down. The drink was ehh. I did not taste much liquor in the creole punch. Not worth it in my opinion. In terms of ambiance, I wish better music was playing. The set up was cool. Nothing amazing. If I was in the area again, I would come back.

Back again this time we did Ackee & Saltfish - Jerk chicken and jerk pork. I'm always impressed…read morewith the quality and quantity of the food, transported back to Mo Bay. The staff was helpful courtesy and very pleasant. I drive about 40 minutes to come here because the food always delivers Thanks for putting this great food out there

Delicious food and great service! We tried the oxtails and jerk chicken, and both were amazing. The…read moretwo people working there were so welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Amazing black chicken Cesar salad! Made fresh! Must try! Music was on point as well! Staff was well…read moretrained they knew how to explain everything!

Let me start by saying I was pleasantly surprised at how great this place was. Whoever decorated…read moreplace loved it even the bathroom was soo clean and had great soap and lotion available especially since it's unisex. As for the service it was great in beginning because we came during happy hour where it wasn't packed but after 730 pm it gets crazy I recommend making reservations or you'll be waiting for a while. The parking is not the greatest in Linden but they do have valet if you don't want to be waiting around. Loved my waiter none the less he gave us free shots for waiting for our dessert so they are aware it gets busy. Now for the food them oxtail grilled cheese is everything!!!! I'm actually craving it now lol didn't get chance try oysters but ill will be back for that. I also had smash burger and fries sooo good cooked to perfection. Honestly I should have stopped there but it's my birthday I need an entree lol. Ordered the blacken chicken pasta it was good my friend had steak and fries the steak needed some salt but the fries were perfect. Also the peppercorn sauce they use soo good must have with the fries. This is definitely great place music was a vibe very 90s they have a DJ after 7pm they do have TVs but they weren't on so idk if they do have sport events or anything. But it's def an older crowd id say 30s-50s. So don't come they looking regular just saying.

Ou La Restaurant & Bar is the kind of place you want to see succeed. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe service was warm, professional and genuinely attentive. Our entire party wasn't there yet, but we were seated anyway, which I really appreciated. The staff checked in on us consistently without being overbearing, and while we waited for the rest of our party, we were asked if we wanted a drink. That small gesture stood out to me because a lot of restaurants will make you wait until everyone arrives before they even offer you anything. Here, they made us feel welcomed right away. Now, the food. We ordered the steak and eggs, island oxtail burrito, island burger with egg, and I decided to make my own combination. I ordered the Ou La wings and asked if I could get a side of diri jon jon (Haitian black mushroom rice). They were happy to accommodate the request, and everyone enjoyed their meals. One thing that really impressed me was how quickly an issue with the steak was handled. The steak had been ordered medium well, but came out well done. It was mentioned, and once it was brought to the chef's attention, the chef came back just a couple of minutes later with the steak prepared the way it was originally requested. A big deal wasn't made about it, so the fact that he took the initiative to correct it so quickly said a lot to me about how seriously they take their customers and food. And then there was the kremas! I noticed that they had a cocktail called Café Kremas, which is essentially an espresso version of a traditional kremas. It sounded interesting, but I really wanted to try the kremas by itself. I asked, and they were more than happy to accommodate me. Again, that willingness to listen and make the customer happy really stood out. The ambiance is beautiful. Everything feels thoughtfully designed, from the aesthetics to the layout. There's a separate bar area, and you can actually see the chefs working and preparing the food, which adds to the experience. Ou La is doing something special. The food was good, the atmosphere is beautiful, but what really stood out to me was the service. The staff was pleasant, attentive, professional, and clearly focused on making sure the customers were taken care of. If you're thinking about eating at this restaurant, I'm telling you to do it. Support this business and tip well. We need more restaurants that understand great food is only part of the experience. Customer service is important, and Ou La gets that. There is metered parking directly in front of the restaurant. If those spots are full, there's additional parking in the lot behind the restaurant near the church. I would also suggest making a reservation, especially if you're planning to go during a busy brunch or dinner service.

I really wanted to like this place, and I did, for some aspects…read more The food was delicious. The flavors were all incredible, from appetizer to dessert. We had the short rib empanadas, which were crispy and fully of meat. They were definitely the highlight of the night! The rasta pasta was good, but it came out warm and with few shrimp. The flavors were still excellent, however. The carrot cake for dessert was moist and not too sweet, which I prefer! The space was also super clean and well maintained. What really disappointed me was the service. We had a reservation, but had to wait to be seated even with plenty of open tables. That's normally not a big deal for us, but we had an event to get to tonight, so we were in more of a rush. Someone came to us to ask what water we wanted after 10 minutes of being sat, after which the hostess came back over to us to apologize that our server hasn't come over yet and asked if we would like water. Much more time passes and someone (still not our server) comes to ask us if everything is alright. We explain that no one has taken our order, which she apologized for and took our order for us. She then had to come back over because she forgot to include what protein we picked for our pasta. Finally, our server came over to us. We explained that we had already ordered. More hiccups continued throughout the night, including a long wait for the check, never being brought a dessert menu after asking, etc. I'm not one to complain about service, I just think they could be more efficient. At the time we arrived, there were only a few other tables seated in our area. It wasn't super busy, and there were a lot of people working. We overheard staff whispering about who was supposed to be taking care of us, and it still took time for someone to come over and help us. I think the staff knew we overheard or were disappointed in the service, because our dessert was free, and we received a bread basket as well. I'd love to give them another chance, just maybe not if I have plans after.

Food is seasoned extremely well. They give very nice sized portions. Authentic carribean food!!…read more I'm there at least once every other week

This place came up in our IG feed and we immediately went. Small brightly colored venue on a…read moreresidential street. Free street parking when available. One table and two chairs inside for dining in, but this is truly a to-go venue. Staff were busy making online orders so we waited awhile before getting served. Once they did it was fast and polite service. They actually allow you to make combo meals, so we had an Oxtail dinner and a Goat/Oxtail dinner, as well Jerk chicken by itself. The food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! We sat outside and ate in the car, cause it was hot inside. The cook came outside & we took the time to compliment him. This is TRUE AUTHENTIC Caribbean food. If you want an "Americanized" experience, go to 'Golden Krust.' Speaking of which, it's better than GK, it's cheaper, & you get more because they don't fill space with cabbage and plantain. Worth the trip! Grades: Oxtail: A+ Curry Goat: A+ Jerk Chicken: A++ Rice: A

The jerk chicken dinner was better than any I have had in the Caribbean itself. Everything on the…read moreplate was cooked to perfection! The Rasta Pasta has a special "zip " that sets it above anything I have ever had in the States. Excellent food and spectacular atmosphere!

Clean restaurant. Not big but can sit a few people. Parking is around the back. Staff met and…read moregreeted me right away. Had carribean music playing in the middle of the day. Will be trying the food to update this post.

Dinner was excellent. The atmosphere was great and friendly. Service on point. The waitress Kamani…read morewas on point & very professional.

First of all' Wow where do I start! Right from the Door it was impressive, You can view the Dining…read morearea where it looked like everyone was enjoying their meal. The Hostess seated us, right away and She has well was impressive with Her Casual Dressy Appearance, which is a nice requirement for this restaurant, which was another quality I liked when making this choice for a Birthday Celebration. Now let's get to the food, A definite'10! I had the Red Snapper and my Friend had the Oxtails, cooked to perfection, and the Sides, were, Jollof Rice and it was Delicious as well! Drinks were good, you could taste the alcohol! There also was a DJ, of course, Saturday night! Waitress was awesome, She had Patience and checked on us frequently and the place was buzzing, and know I know why!‍ I recommend you guys get a Chance To go, Run! Definitely worth the trip!

Some of the best oxtail and fried red snapper I've had in a while!!!!…read more The sweet thai chili wings were really good too. I had the strawberry mojito cocktail and it was delicious. The portions were really generous!! I love afrobeats and the dj was playing all my favs. It's a small space that turns into a club at night but the food is sooo good so pull up early if you want to eat comfortably.

For me it's an Eh. Not a great experience nor a poor one. It was interesting…read more Walked in on a Tuesday evening a bit after 7pm and there was no one in the place. The music and strobe lights were a going. Had to ask the individual behind the bar if they were open. He nodded his head and I took it upon myself to find a place to sit. He then followed me to my chosen sit with the menus (dinner and drink). While they physically have a bar, music and strobe lights it appears they do not have any type of liquor license. Also, they did not have most of the non alcoholic drinks on their menu. Mostly just can sodas. So i ordered ginger ale and the oxtail with a side of Jollof rice. When the food was served (see pick below) it came in a nice bowl and plate and plastic take away silverware. Quite the different dynamic. The Oxtail had great flavor, but the use of plastic silverware was a downer. The Jollof rice was bland, but ok. Overall, not sure I will be back. The music and strobe lights for dinner were not for me. I would come back for the oxtail, but think I will do a takeaway and use my silverware at home.