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Listen... I was praying to God that the reviews wouldn't apply to me, but it happened. We traveled from MI. Walked here from Hyde Park just for some calorie burning exercise to get here and be met with a dark restaurant. This is the second time in Tampa that wr have tried to have Jamaican cuisine only to be disappointed. Another couple was at the door right before us and was also baffled because they drove 30 minutes to get here. This business really needs to do better. Update your hours of operation. I get it, when your food is that good you can believe that you dont have to give good customer service, but you are definitely losing more than you're gaining. Two thumbs down unfortunately. No more Jamaican cuisine in Tampa for me, extreme waste of time!
This was a birthday dinner for my sis! We had such a great time. T was a great host who was very attentive. He gave great recommendations for the newbies but this was my second time visiting. The food was great, their drinks are bomb. I mean alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks I and vibes are right. It's a small family owned business that is so unrated. But quality will always prevail. We will return.
This was a bittersweet experience. I am a Caribbean native so I try to support island cuisine even though I can cook it myself. Decided to try Yah Mon one evening with my family which consisted of my 2 year old. When we seated, I took out my child's sippy cup and was immediately told "no outside food or drinks". This was a sudden turn off. You never hear such ridiculous rules in other restaurants with the exception of Caribbean restaurants. Such antiquated thinking. The restaurant is supposed to be upscale Caribbean food but the appetizer plates were plastic and the napkins were paper. If the meals are over $30, cloth napkins and reusable plates should be standard. When it comes the food, again it is on the pricier side but it was extremely delicious. I had the Taste of the Islands entree which is perfect if you want to sample. The curry goat phenomenal, the oxtail, although only 2 pieces was flavorful. The dhalpouri with curry appetizer was also a great starter. I would suggest you at least try this establishment if but once. The food is good.
Tasty and unique! It's been a while since I had Jamaican food and I have no regrets in picking this place to satisfy that craving. Our waiter was very attentive from the moment we walked in and service like that must be acknowledged. He did a great job of describing the dishes and providing us with options. He checked in as necessary to ensure we were having a good time. The location is an odd place but it feels very adventurous. The lights are dim and romantic - PERFECT PLACE FOR A DATE. It's worth mentioning that the COCONUT was divine and fresh! Was it shipped from the island? I'll never drink another coconut in tampa bay that is not from here! I opted to go with the Oxtail Pasta and omgggg, the flavors were divine! I never knew oxtails and pasta could go together, but the chef has managed to create a combination that is both satisfying and tasty. The pasta was creamy, but not overwhelming. The oxtails held the flavors and juices that when combined with the creaminess of pasta, it became an explosion of flavor. My friend ordered the chicken platter and I've never seen her do the happy dance like I did that day. Be ready to spend when visiting, it is easy to go over 100 for a single person, the quality of food and atmosphere does match the cost. Look forward to bringing more friends and family to this restaurant.
I would really like to know the REAL hours of this place. We drove an hour just to pull up and realize they're closed. We've never had their food but we would like to. We came on a Monday at 5pm.
The food was good--definitely not a five-star, but still edible. I recommend the mango and BBQ wings. The jerk options lacked seasoning and tasted more like plain grilled chicken. Service was professional and attentive, though handled by just one person all night. For the price, the overall experience felt underwhelming. No menus or QR codes are provided upon entry, and a 20% service charge is automatically added without clear communication--yet they still prompt for an additional tip. They were out of a good amount of food claiming "they were busy earlier" but no one was there and they were closed the day before without making note of it to the public. Not worth the cost, in my opinion. WAYYYY too overpriced. Could get much better food from a food truck...
First time trying it and it was very nice setting, good service, but way to over priced. I had the Jerk chicken wings which was pretty good. The drink I ordered was $9 and way to small for the price. I tried the Mac and cheese and it taste like simply cheese and noodles. Wasn't a fan of it honestly. I also ordered the chocolate cake, that was pretty good. Overall I'd say it was all ok. I'll be back to try some of the other foods but overall it was okay- Just really expensive for what you get.
Came here 2 hours before closing on Sunday evening. There was one waiter greeting walk ins and serving tables. Low noise level and the lighting was almost romantic. The Caribbean music was not too loud. Despite the wait to be seated or to receive the food it was worth the wait. The menu can be easily looked up online, however, they do run out of some items. Pretty drinks and neat plates of food were presented to us. I commend our waiter for being able to service everyone with such a calm and pleasant disposition. Customer service is not easy and he handled it with grace.
Yah Mon was a Caribbean inspired establishment; but this was not some beachside shack, not this was a tastefully appointed dining area, with dark seats, white paper table cloths & formal looking white upholstered booths. Soulful island music wafted in the air whilst a large HDTV screen showed a looping Caribbean beach scene, complete with endless soothing waves. All the art on the walls were beach or gently rolling surf scenes. A hostess stand greets you as you enter. A young man greeted me with a smile and welcomed me in finding a table by the bar. It was dinner time in a Friday, however there were only two other sets of diners - perhaps its early yet... Each table was adorned with a different sign boasting a pearl of wisdom... 'Don't count the days... make the days count'... 'Good things come to those who HUSTLE'.... I was in for an education whilst I 'chilled'... The man instructed me that the menu was online at their website. I thought that was all done with after COVID passed, but apparently I was wrong. I suspect that their demographic does not include the AARP crowd. As I called up the menu I noticed the first thing shown is a LONG disclaimer: "Kindly note that a 20% service charge will be included with each order to support the seamless execution of our services & maintain exceptional standards for your satisfaction. Most of our dishes are gluten-free, made with organic products & seasonings, & contain no MSG, artificial preservatives, fillers, hormones, antibiotics, or injections. Meals may take approximately twenty-five to thirty-five minutes to prepare and cook. Depending on demand, meals can be finished before or after the approximate time. Everything is made fresh. All sales are final; no refunds. One payment for a party of 6 or more. Our no-cash-refund policy states that no monetary refunds will be given, though alternative refunds may be offered, such as store credit, depending on the situation" Talk about a mouthful filled with red flags... 20% service charge mandatory... all sales final... ! I gulped and the hesitatingly looked at the menu pricing... A Coke... $7. A Red Stripe (known as the cheapest beer in the islands)... $8. Entrees consisted of jerk chicken, oxtail, wild caught fish... the lowest priced Entree was $31 plus that mandatory 20%... so much for the $$ price rating on Yelp.... The fish averaged about $49 plus that 20%. I seriously considered leaving as these dollars were just not making sense to me... but the server returned and started rattling off all the tasty appetizers to get me going... Jamaican patties, jerk wings... it sounded good & quite frankly I was tired & couldn't be bothered to try and find another place. I relented and ordered a $7 Coke. I didn't even look at the appetizer prices, but rather decided on just an entree. Goat appeared, but after seeing what goats were eating on the island of Socotra, I passed. A Signature Ribeye was offered, however it stated it would be prepared Well Done only... Sacrilege!!! Who in their right mind would do that to a Ribeye?! To keep my blood pressure from climbing I opted for Janise's Jerk Chicken Pasta which was bowtie noodles and spicy jerk chicken with notes of asparagus. $35 plus mandatory 20% My server warned me it would take about 25 minutes to prepare... no worries to me as I had no place to go. My Coke arrived in a short, thin glass. Likely holding about 8 ounces. Maybe $1 per ounce... When it was delivered he tried once again to entice me into an appetizer to 'snack on' whilst I waited... I declined About 10 minutes after ordering, the entree arrived at my table; a cool 15 minutes faster than promised, making me wonder if the extended time forecast is just a ploy to get an appetizer ordered, or they have a very efficient microwave. The square white plate was nicely presented with a few small sprigs of greenery to offset the creamy pasty & blackened chicken. The taste was pretty good. Just the right amount of spice & heat for a good flavour. The chicken was just about to enter dry territory but the sauce from the pasta helped keep it in check. My Coke disappeared as I ate, but my server offered no refill... at $7 a glass (plus 20% surcharge) I guess they are barely scraping by. I finally caught his eye and asked for a glass of water, to which he tried on his upselling cap once more, trying to encourage me into a bottle of sparkling mineral water... uh, no thanks. Tap will do. The other remaining couple finished up then the server approached me with his 'checkout machine' in hand. There would be no paper receipt to preview the charges... instead he rapped a few buttons then ceremoniously presented me with the gadget, strategically navigated to the 'Tip Shaming' screen. I guess 20% mandatory isn't enough, they wanted more. He waxed that the 20% was for the kitchen staff... I could feel I better get out of here quick before the owner wanted me to contribute to their IRA
Food is amazing and great. Service is also great but slow but this is due owners finding quality employees. I love that the portions are big, if it wasn't for the fact we were going somewhere else after dinner, we would have had to go for lunch the next day. I had my all time favorite the oxtail dinner, so juicy any yummy. The only real negative to me was I felt cramped and needed more space. It was pretty elbow room.
Loved this experience. I dined here by myself but the staff was friendly so I didn't feel alone. Food and drinks were not only picture perfect, they were scrumptious. So glad I navigated beyond the convention center area to find this place. The interior was nice with white linen on the tables but I don't think you have to dress too fancy to be served.
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Amazing atmosphere and food, but the best thing about Yah Mon is the customer service. We were referred to the restaurant by our hotel registration desk. The owner has the best customer service I've ever experienced. Please make sure to dine at Yah Mon! This restaurant deserves to be at the top of everyone's "Must Eat There" list! Try the coco bread and the Sunrise cocktail (can be served with or without the alcohol). All of the food we tried was absolutely delish! read more
4 years ago
Wow. I mean breathtakingly wow. I cannot explain or praise this place enough. This is not only one of the best places I've been to in Tampa but the jerk chicken rivals Jamaica. Mark my words and I would be willing to bet my life that you will love this place. Oh. My. God. Yah Mon deserves 5 stars on service alone second to none but the food is unbelievable. I've never been so happy to write a review. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. read more
2 years ago
Yah Mon! Amazing customer service & food! The owner/staff gets 5 stars plus. This was the best Caribbean food I've ever tasted! The food was full of flavor & tender. The wings/chicken/oxtails couldn't stay on the bones! I definitely recommend Yah Mon to anyone visiting Tampa! Please do yourself a favor & check out this place! Again top notch food and then great customer service! read more
8 years ago
After searching all town for a nice Caribbean restaurant I finally settled on this place. This was definitely the right decision! I took my parents as an appreciation dinner. But the scene is very romantic I should've let them have a date there. The atmosphere is very romantic and intimate. I Recommend this as a date night place. We waited 30 minutes to an hour for our food to come out it was well worth the wait! the food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The pricing was a little bit much but I'll forgive it for how tasty the food is. And bread pudding is a very good dessert choice! read more
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Amazing food, ambiance, drinks and service!!! The music, vibe and everthing is AWESOME!! A.T. is an amazing host!! I definitely recommend Yah Mon and look forward to dining in again!! read more
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Let me start off by saying this restaurant had CLASSIC SERVICE. This place really allowed you have a nice dinner date night. Coming from a Caribbean background The Food was great. The food had an authentic taste but still with a classy vibe to the restaurant. We had the jerk wings, coco bread, and the taste of island. Everything was hot and flavorful!! When I go to restaurants that are franchise everything is always rushed, but not here. My Husband brought me here for a birthday dinner and it was a great intimate time. The waiter was very friendly with a great attitude. I recommend coming here with reservations & great patience. Truly enjoy the carribean flavor & music, I promise if you slow down your mindset it'll make your night worth every bite!!!! read more
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AMAZING! Some of the best Caribbean food I've had. Everything was perfectly seasoned and delicious. The oxtail was out of this world. Entire family loved every every dish. Service is also outstanding. André made us feel very welcome, as if we had been invited to his home. Will definitely come back here again!! read more
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My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here last night and I must say the experience was amazing and worth every penny. The food was delicious and seasoned with love. The service was amazing all around 10/10. read more
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My mind is totally blown that it took an invite from a friend to discover this hidden gem, even though I've seen reviews on this place. JANISE'S JERK CHICKEN PASTA (5/5): I'm super impressed with the freshly made bowtie pasta; this dish was described as mild, but I can tell you from experience that they serve dishes on the spicier side, so you better make sure your water glass is full! The chicken was perfectly cooked with a ton of flavor - made me wish other restaurants would take notes! It came with a small side salad. JANISE'S CABBAGE (4/5): Pickled & got a lot for $6 as a side. Also, their Cornbread was sweet & moist - a definite hit! I sampled their Oxtail and Brown Stew Chicken - both are absolutely stellar, tender and Oxtail is also soaked in a brown stew with each sauce tasting unique & fragrant from Caribbean spices. I got a glass of FREE DIVE (4/5) beer from Coppertail. It tasted better as I sipped on it w/my meal - not too hoppy. You'll love the intimate setting and coziness of the restaurant with the lovely wife and husband duo that runs it. The wife is the only chef; the husband took our order as well as made sure everything was on point with our food - service could use a little more attention at the end when we just sat waiting for our bill. read more
5 years ago
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS SHOULD COST $54. Curry Goat, rice and Plantains with a "Large" side of Mac and cheese.. I understand it's important to establish a standard but if the average Caribbean person can't have a meal without feeling hustled let's re-evaluate I really wonder what percentage of customers are returning customers? Please fill me in! read more
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The food was absolutely delicious. They hosted my bestfriend's birthday dinner and I will say, it was amazing. Our server was really helpful and informative of the different foods and drinks on the menu. He was professional and a kind-hearted individual. Again, the food is amazing 10/10! I would recommend this place to anyone. read more
Some of the most incredible Jamaican food I've ever had. I stopped by somewhat close to closing and picked up a Togo order of their island platter, coconut bread, jerk chicken wings, and key lime pie. It was out of this world. Definitely get the coconut bread if you're having curry. They even threw in a pineapple soda for the longer wait. read more
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Food is amazing here, made in house by a great chef. We started off with some Jerk Bone in Wings, with coco bread - best combination! Also, highly recommend The Taste of The Islands as it includes three types of meats, rice and salad. Can't go wrong with this one! As a desert we tried the special in-house made coconut cake - it's a delicatessen... Very happy to have discovered this place. Service is the best, everyone is most welcoming. It was a joy to eat here! The place looks like in fairytales: romantic and modern at the same time. Each table has beautiful and stylish decorations. Thank you for the hospitality and amazing service. Looking forward to a next time! read more
First time in Tampa and this was my first spot. It's the most upscale and clean Jamaican restaurant I ever been to let's get that out the way. The sides were amazing the rice n beans and the Mac n cheese was on point. Service was on n off I asked twice for extra sauce on the side and never received it. Also this was the first jerk spot I been to which didn't have a jerk sauce either which was odd to me but either way the food was great. The sauce they use for the bbq sauce was amazing and I was disappointed I couldn't get extra lol but overall it's a bit pricey but the food is good it's definitely worth checking out if your in the area read more
5 years ago
We were in Tampa visiting some friends and I wanted to find some place different to meet up. I stumbled upon this find. I've never been to an upscale Jamaican restaurant with white table cloths. Yah Mon steps up its game with a formal ambiance while maintaining the authenticity of the food. We started off with some coco bread which was so doughy with a hint of sweetness. We balanced it with the savory goodness of some beef patties. Of course I had to order my favorite jerk chicken for my main course. The chicken was tender, spicy and juicy. The owners were quite hospitable, making sure all of our requests were taken care of. I asked for hot sauce and they just have brought 5 different bottles. Drop by Yah Mon if you are craving Jamaican food and you are looking for something different! read more
Tucked away quaint spot. Genuine and courteous service and greeting. Now the food...AMAZING! We had the oxtail, curry chicken and fried red snapper. Ive patron many Caribbean restaurants and this one is a keeper. And to top if off they have this unique collection of wine flavored liquors. To sum it up go check this place out as I will over and over again. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely amazing from the moment you walk in, the ambiance, the service was great, absolutely delicious recommendations from drinks to desert. The food ox tail and curry goat was so full of flavor, I could taste the passion and love that go into each dish. Highly recommend. read more
7 years ago
Me and my boyfriend decided to call in and order some food.. We went in to wait and got a drink or 2 and ended up eating there because of the great vibe we caught with the staff.. The food was sooo good and made me feel like I was in the islands !! I got the oxtails that were falling off of the bone and my boyfriend got the taste of Islands(I think), he had oxtails, curry goat and jerk chicken .. Everything was tasty.. Customer service was bomb too!! Made me feel like I was at home :-) read more
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301 W Platt St
Unit C
Tampa, FL 33606
Hyde Park
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(813) 443-9776
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