Stopped by on a road trip to Sacramento, and while the area felt a bit sketchy, the experience…read moreinside made up for it. The owner, Ruthie, was friendly and welcoming. Portions were huge--perfect for a hearty meal on the road. I especially loved the plantains, and the jerk chicken was flavorful. I haven't tried a ton of Caribbean food, so I can't compare extensively, but everything I had was satisfying. It's a bit out of the way, so probably more of a destination spot, but worth checking out if you're in the area and craving Caribbean flavors.

After a kids birthday party, one of our friends picked up some food where my bf and I got the…read morefollowing: Oxtail brown stew with gravy, scalloped potatoes, beans and rice for $23. Beef stewed with potatoes and carrots with sides of scalloped potatoes, beans and rice for $18.

Greatness! Their…read moreoxtails are always fall off the bone TENDER, and seasoned to perfection. (Since I didn't include my RUM CAKE in the pic, I think the calories may not count ) Very welcoming vibe. Friendly staff, like an extension of family.

I have been there on Sundays after church. The food has not…read moredisappointed me yet. The portions can vary dependingon who is fixing the plate.

As a Haitian food connoisseur I went to visit this restaurant not once but twice so I can give it a…read morefair shot and review. I initially didn't expect much since every Haitian restaurant on the west coast seems to flop pretty bad except for the one in Moreno Valley, CA. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Things to consider about Haitian food. Oxtails and anything jerked (jerk chicken) are NOT typical Haitian dishes. Leave those to the Jamaicans that's their specialty. I would NOT order that at a Haitian restaurant. If you order these we know you don't know anything about that culture. Now that we got this out of way. I've ordered the legume (stewed veg with no meat), fritay griot (fried pork shoulder) akra, fried green plantain, kremas, pikliz to go. Pros: Located in a vibrant part of Oakland this restaurant is very cleaned and spacious with arts displayed throughout showcasing the Haitian culture and spirt. There's even a huge outdoor seating. The service was fast and I am not talking by islands standards. Before i can blink was food was in front of me. To my surprise, I really enjoyed my food and ordered some to go. I thought to myself maybe I was really hungry hence the reason it tasted so good. So I went back a 2nd time the very next day, you could tell the food is made fresh because they don't have the same thing on the menu. Oh boy was I surprised again about how delicious the food was. Subsequently, I am giving this restaurant a 5 Cons: There's only street parkings which can be hard to find and it's not the restaurant's fault. I agree with some of the comments that the greeting might need some improvement. Then again this is a family owned business, where their young son is in charge of greeting & seating folks down. He may not have an inviting smile but he was not rude per se. Overall: I have travelled to over 65 countries there are certain things you can't except from people. Not every business is ran based on American expectations. This is a small family owned business with delicious & authentic Haitian dishes. What people want to know is "does the food taste good?" Yes or no. Also, while I was eating there I saw many Ubereats and/or Doordash couriers coming in and out, that might be an option for those who don't want to dine in. I would absolutely go back whenever I am in the Bay area. Lovely family and I wish them the best. I hope they open a restaurant here in Los Angeles.

Finally got a chance to slide up in here. The vibe is on…read morepoint. The service was good. And the food was amazing. I'm a big fan of oxtails, and this serving was perfect. Meat falling off the bone, seasoned just right. Spicy but not over powering. Just a hint of that caribbean heat. So good and the gravy flavor was an extra bonus .. The rice & kidney beans, perfect.. I cleaned my plate .. T'chaka was all that...

Ceviche and paella were tasty!…read more Service was pretty fast, too. Love the decor inside they have a bar with fun drinks

Absolutely spectacular!!! I would have never guessed that a Guayanan restaurant would be in…read moredowntown Pleasanton but so glad I found it! The service is friendly and knowledgeable. The space is vibrant and spacious. They have a full menu and full bar including mocktails and delicious drinks like a sparkling mango lemonade that felt like a vacation drink. I ordered the pork shoulder dish with plantain and rice with black beans. The pork was juicy, tender, and crispy on the outside. It had this amazing green sauce on top that sort of reminded me of chimichurri. My friend had the run down fish out of curiosity but she loved the sea-bass in white wine sauce. My husband ordered the jerk chicken sandwich and he left no crumbs. They can accommodate very large groups and they have a private room. A must try in the TriValley!

Server Axel is the best. Food is very delicious. Nice area is down town Palo Alto:) amazing visit.read more

This was my first time ever coming to this Caribbean style restaurant! My aunt and I wanted to try…read moresomething different and we both like things with good flavor and a little bit of spice!! I suggested Caribbean food since I just had Peruvian food the weekend before. You should look for my review of Límón in downtown Mountain View. Since there's construction going on in the area, I didn't realize there was a parking lot adjacent to the entrance of the restaurant! Lol I circled back around and parked in the underground parking. It smelled really bad as I walked up, but I guess whatever they were cooking in the City Hall is what made the parking garage smell? It didn't matter because from the street I could hear the joyous Caribbean beats and I really like that music. It just makes you feel happy and want to dance even if you don't know how!! Apparently, just before me was a giant catering order so the four employees were quickly getting things set up and chefs were moving back-and-forth and saran wrapping and packing up this big order. I asked if I could do takeout and they handed me a menu! I ended up ordering two different dishes. I ordered: *chicken jerk- dark meat * 2- Jamaican patty; chicken * vegetable stirfry * side; mac & cheese and coleslaw * rum cake * pineapple upside down cake My aunt had never had Jamaican jerk before and she loved the spice of the chicken! My three-year-old niece, however thought it was too spicy, but she really liked the plantains! We picked off the chicken skin for her and she ate the meat underneath. We ate the spiced Jamaican jerk!! Lol my niece also loved the macaroni and cheese, and the vegetables! My aunt loved the coleslaw as did I since it had a delicious crunch and the vegetable had a good spice mixture and I was really surprised with how filling the vegetables were since I got that as my dish! I wasn't hungry for any meat, but I ate a Jamaican patty, which is more like an empanada and that thing was freaking delicious!! My three-year-old niece also loved the empanada, Jamaican patty! Both of the cakes we got were delicious and had so much flavor!! I actually didn't eat my cake till later that afternoon with a cup of coffee, but goodness that rum cake was just as tasty as my grandma used to make but a different style. I can't wait to go back there again and I'd love to eat at the actual restaurant since there's definitely a vibe! I like the idea of their different cocktails and they had a cute little sports bar area so I wouldn't mind watching a game there! Can't wait to go back!!

So honestly, this was some of the best Jamaican food I've had I have had in the Western United…read moreStates. The food had tremendous flavor everything from the oxtails, to rice and peas, the plantains everything bursting with flavor. I would certainly come back and I encourage all of you to try it

I ordered via door dash, was sent an order ready email, went to pick up my order and was told it…read morewasn't ready. I had to wait almost 20 minutes more to get my food as I watched people pick up their order, and some make an order and get their food before me. Your food is good, but man y'all struck out this time. But people, y'all need to eat from this place- the food is damn good. I always get the goat curry plate. The ambiance is chill limited seating inside and outside due to the place being small, but at least there's seating if you're lucky during rush hour (lunch/dinner). Y'all gotta open a place in Newark so i can order food everyday, seriously, it's that good and the prices are reasonable.

Ts fye gang, mad gluten free options too. The GF on the menu don't just stand for gluten free, it…read morestands for GOOD FOOD. Service fye too. Overly enjoyed. Will be back.

Amazing food and service. New favorite Caribbean spot in San Jose. Every time I have ordered it is…read morethe same great taste. Shoutout to the Chef and all the employees. Had the What A Gwaan plate and patties!

Loud and noisy and colorful and I love it this way. If for any reason we're north of the bridge,…read morestopping for lunch is a must. My favorite thing is their pique, a pineappley mildly spicy concoction. Anything I order is just an excuse to eat about a quarter bottle with the food. Today I had the three pork ribs with half sweet and half savory plantains, black beans. The garlic lemon dressing on their greens? Just like my family makes it- garlic forward with lemon spike. Everything must be accompanied by a mango tea. You really can't go wrong. Today I had the ribs because I could smell them a block away, but my usual is the chicken thighs. Their sandwiches are amazing, and you can substitute the r bread out for plantains. Their food is consistently delicious. They never disappoint.

Always a great time stopping by here before/after a day in Marin…read more This place gets pretty busy, but service is quick. You'll likely share a communal table unless you're able to grab one of the window seats or smaller tables, but it's never awkward. The chicken rice plates are always a safe choice, and they have lots of drink options. The decor is really beautiful and they have another location next door that is coffee-focused with a small selection of gifts and souvenirs. Servers are always friendly.

Customer service: I had an issue with door dash saying they…read morepicked up my order but never brought it to me... I was staying around the corner so it wasn't too much trouble for me to go pickup my food but I was already comfortable at home... so to make a long story short... the worker (I think maybe the owner not sure) she ended up accommodating my meal that the door dasher took and didn't make me pay again and even gave me some extra corn bread for the inconvenience. The worker that day was super sweet and I really appreciate good customer service now a days. A little kindness can make someone's day !! The food: corn bread 10/10, Mac n cheese 3/10 (it was very watery and not much flavor) hot links 6/10 they have a weird texture I think because they are home made... but the overall taste was decent... also in there defense I got the last batch of the day... I went when they were 10 minutes to closing... banana pudding 4/10 basic banana pudding nothing special

This is one of those times where I hope the owner reads the review and understands that the writer…read moreis coming from a good place. I truly believe that there is potential here, but a lot of things would have to change. When you walk in, BBQ is not the first thing you smell. I'm the type that if you can smell the BBQ when you get out of the car, it's probably about to be pretty dang good. I got all the way into the restaurant and it was just a vague smell... not necessarily bad, but not necessarily food, either. * The Mac n' Cheese recipe needs to be re-thought and revised. It was watery, tasteless and not what you would expect from a black owned business. * The cornbread is expensive and not given as sidecar to your sides. I'd rather pay a little more for food overall when I buy a plate and get cornbread than have to ask for and purchase a side of cornbread. As far as taste, if I wasn't eating it with the greens, it wouldn't have been very good standalone. * I had the rib plate.... No rub in sight, not even the slightest hint of salt and pepper coating. It was almost like the ribs go straight from package to smoker, no process in between. They seem to take the angle of drowning them in sauce, which is overly tangy seems like a bulk purchase sauce, rather than a house made sauce. BBQ sauce is too simple to make to not hone in on your own sauce recipe. The ladies who plate the food chop the ribs in half as a means to fit them into the carton, but to be honest, I don't wanna see or taste pigs marrow when I'm eating my ribs. Ribs were also very dry and over-charred... a few pieces. * The greens were the best thing on the whole plate to be honest. * Lastly, the hot sauce packets were puffy and swollen, which is never a good sign. Never seen that before until I came here. Also, I asked for extra BBQ sauce and was told that would be an extra charge..... this was already a tip off that they don't get a lot of business and now they're at the "nickels & dimes" point of their day-to-day operations. All in all, it just seems like the labor of love has been lost on this place, as it was recommended to me by someone who says it was good years ago. While that might be true, it seems the family has gotten too comfortable with their neighborhood regulars to keep the doors open and the quality is slipping as the month and years pass. If you're reading this as the owner, I hope this is a motivator for you to restructure and re-brand so that you become a "line out the door" business, because in today's climate, it only takes one influencer to enter your doors and call your food "certified" or "trash" for YouTube, IG, Twitch etc.. Be brave and make changes.