41 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Culver City

“The curry goat and jerk salmon were good.“

“Chef Bensford's food is delicious! I highly recommend The Island Kitchen. My wife and I have ordered for ourselves and I have catered with him for a short film project. Positive experiences both times. His food is authentic, intentional, and tasty. The oxtails! Oh my.“

“Today I discovered the curry shrimp. It was awesome! It might be my new favorite! My husband enjoyed the Curry Goat. We also got some patties for later. We had enough on our plates to have leftovers! That means we will get to enjoy our food again.“

“The food and staff were amazing. The oxtails and greens were fire!!! Best I’ve had in a long time. And treat yourself to an empanada and lemonade. Deliciouso!!“

“My fiancé and I absolutely love this place! Every time we come in the area we drive 3 1/2 hours and this is our first stop every time! We were recently in town and we ate here twice between two days. The food is always consistent and so flavorful! It may look like a hole in the wall, but it is the best food around!“

“I loved this place and the food was great! The staff are kind and welcoming and they appreciate anyone who takes the time to visit. An all around good place for great Caribbean cuisine.“

“Hands dowm the most amazing food I've had in a long time. Would order again and again and again. Thank you Nelli!“

“You see the pictures bro put up with the empty plate. Yep that pretty much sums up the food right there. I had pictures, but then I started crying cause they looked so good and dropped my phone and accidentally deleted them off my phone. But yea, definitely recommend the Belizian tamale, yes it has the full bone iykyk 🍗“

“The Best taste for your buck, friendly & welcoming but, the authenticey of the flavor is so deliciously complementary; I have been a regular since forever and it's still great as from all the years past!!!! Oh Yeah; Imma get full tonight, is what anyone's appetite screams... When this location is on the agenda.“

“Love eating here! Coming from NYC, this is the closest thing I have to Dominican Culture in LA. Always recommend my friends to try their food and they fall in love with the flavors that I grew up with. Also, customer service 10/10, the Dominican hospitality is real here!“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“Simply Wholesome is the absolute best. Healthy food. Healthy drinks. Healthy products. AND they are black owned. I love love love love this place. I have absolutely no complaints. On a scale of 1-10. Definitely 100. Yes one hundred. I visit everytime I'm in LA.“

“This was our first time in Los Angeles from Canada. My husband is Jamaican and is always looking for Jamaican food. We stopped by this restaurant. I had the curry goat, my son had the oxtail and my husband had the curry chicken. We were so impressed with the taste of all our meals. The food was seasoned so well that we thought we were in Jamaica. The owner made us feel like we were visiting a friend. I highly suggest visiting this restaurant.“

“Her food is the best. I love her oxtails. I love her tacos and panadas. They are very delicious and I get them every time and onion sauce is amazing extra me please!!! She is a very pleasant lady!

Parking: It’s a medium size parking lot it’s never crowded“

“This spot is hands down 5 stars! From the moment I walked in, the hospitality was warm and genuine, and the food was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere felt so authentic—everything from the accents, to the sayings on the walls, to the bold flavors of the dishes made it feel like a little piece of Jamaica right here in Cali.

If you’re looking for not just great food but also a cultural experience, this is the place. I love how they stay true to the culture—it’s vibrant, welcoming, and unforgettable. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“One of my favorite restaurants authentic Latin cuisine. I have been coming here for over 30 years and was so sad when it closed down during the pandemic. So glad it reopened! Can’t wait 😜 to go back. I give it 5 stars for sure!“

“Muy rico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Love it it’s definitely a vibe“

“We normally get ancy waiting for food, but this was worth every minute! The meats were fall off the bone, the chicken was juicy and thr goat curry was an explosion of flavor! We will be coming back everytime were in town! The staff were friendly, and the vibes were homely!“

“I just ate here for my birthday on Saturday. I have been to Belize and this food took me right back there. The owner Leslie, is from Belize and is very friendly and attentive, as his the staff. Phenomenal food, and large portions. Get the sampler platter for your appetizer, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant. If you are ever in Gardena, you should stop here. Gardena Cinema is a few blocks away, and is also fantastic. The restaurant closes at 7pm, and most shows start at 7:30, so it makes for the perfect evening.“

“She is always a nice person . Food is decent but portions are a little small as far as meat is concerned . Being from the east coast we have plenty of island cuisine . And it feels good to get some in Inglewood. All she has to do is offer a bigger selection of food . Normally it's just one Jamaican dish to choose from and bean pies and the normal soups and American food . All are great. Just wish she had a bigger variety“

“Came into town to visit and stopped in at this hidden gem. The good and service was good and quick. My crew had the liver, oxtails and split peas, stew chicken and breakfast with fry jacks. The fry jacks were my FAVORITE. They were big and fluffy. All plates came with large portion size. I couldn’t even finish all of my food. We ended by trying the rice pudding which was delicious. This will definitely be my go to for Belizean food whenever I am in town“

“It was a really good experience 👍👍. Good Cuban 🇨🇺 food“

“This place is a dive but has amazing tasting food, I’m an actual Jamaican born and raised and I support this business on a regular basis. The curry goat is 5star, the chicken soup is 5star, the curry chicken is 5star, actually all of it is good.“

“Good food and great service“

“Excellent food !! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu“

“Great customer service First time I tried it suggested by my brother from LA!“

“Excellent Tamales. We ordered 9 dz, including the Snow Crab and Nica special orders. Everyone was enthused with the flavors. The beans, rice and 2 salsas complimented well. All of my previous take out orders were equally delicious. Many of our guests are tamale fans. TAMARA WAS OUTSTANDING...“

“Food and service are always great. You’re seated quickly, food comes out hot and fast and it’s a cozy & comfortable dinner like vibe. Ample seating and very good energy via waiters and hostesses. Food doesn’t disappoint especially for the price point. The only downside is when bar backs are sorting clean silverware they’re very heavy handed so I recommend sitting as far away from the kitchen as possible as it’s a bit abrasive on the ears. If you’re sensitive to sharp pinging and metal on metal clanking sounds you’ll thank me. Love the place and have been a satisfied patron for over 20 years. Thank you Versailles!“

“Had the Jerk Chicken and it was awesome! Hubby had the Curried Goat & son had the Oxtail/Jerk Chicken combo and all three were delicious! Also tried a. Curry chicken patty & a beef patty-both were tasty! Washed it all down with some authentic Kola Champagne. Would highly recommend!“

“I order the oxtail dinner and jerk chicken spicy but very good. the Oxtail was delicious with rice. cabbage. My husband really enjoyed his food will be back“

“it was my first visit it will definitely be my spot whenever I'm in town“

“Ever bring on the menu was awesome!! This isn’t just a restaurant they are also connected to a Jamaican store as well that has all of our Jamaican favorites!! This by far is the best we have had!“

“This is the first time we had Caribbean food and it was very very good. I love the heat and all the flavors. If you want to try something different and want a taste of the islands, this is the place you have to go! We will definitely be back......delicious!!! Need to try everything else on the menu. Thank you very much!“

“Please pardon the bitten patty pics .. i had a big back moment and chomped on them in the car....Went there to try the beef patties and was not disappointed. They are flaky and soft and tasty. I got the curry chicken, jerk chicken and beef. I just wanted a little more chicken filling but that is with most jamaican patties. They taste fresh made not frozen. Will definitely come back to try the entrees and get more patties.“

“Best Jerk Chicken in the world!!!“

“Finger Licking & Delicious!!!🤤“

“I try to stop here every time i’m close by. Reliable and hot every time.

Spicy beef or jerk chicken patties, ginger beer or sorrel ginger is my usual order.

I am leaving a review tonight because the hours are incorrect and i was really looking forward to eating here tonight during DTLA Art Walk. 😅 not sure what the normal hours are… but don’t come too late if you want some patties.“

“Peppers the food is top tier, oxtails yummy, jerk is nice and spicy, and the curry is my favorite. But they are always out of food. Always I suggest making a call before pulling up to this spot.“

“The service was great the gentleman name was Bryon he was very smart and on point. He was by himself but he had the right music playing and a smile on his face. My food was great the server suggested I try the j*** salmon with fried rice and cabbage excellent choice. He also mention Patties which I never had before wow they were good. I appreciate his patience because it was serval occasion were people just walked up trying to order while I was sitting down ordering. Overall great experience I’ll be back soon!!!“