11 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Oakland

“Griot was so tasty: crispy, juicy and savory all at once. Totally mouthwatering: I ordered at lunch then ate the leftovers for dinner. A big plate of food with rice and beans and pikles, not too spicy, just right. Table service was excellent. Spacious patio on the corner of Swan’s marketplace, a pleasant place to spend an hour after Farmer’s Market.“

“I got this delivered via Caviar so can’t speak to atmosphere (I think it’s a ghost kitchen maybe?) but the order was fast as heck and legit one of the best meals I’ve eaten in recent memory.A ton of food, generous portions, and just mind blowingly tasty. I got the pork bowl and every element was perfect. The meat was tender and so flavorful. Every combination of elements in the bowl creates a perfect bite.I can be kind of picky about food and this was a revelation, especially on a rainy winter night.I also ordered the bacon Brussels sprouts but I’m so full from the bowl I’ll save those for tomorrow.The world’s loudest YUM!!!!!“

“Very nice place. Me and my family stopped by and ate inside Service was a 10/10 highly recommend. Vibe and environment a 10/10. Jahwill was such an excellent host and made sure me and my family were comfortable. We ordered almost the whole menu the Agusi soup was delicious, oxtails was nice juicy and tender. The only thing is the goat meat could have been a bit more tender but everything was a great experience. The overall rate 9.5/10 . Also try his cold pressed juices . DELICIOUS!“

“I recently dined at Nalo's Restaurant, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience! The highlight of my meal was the oxtail, which was absolutely incredible. The meat was so tender it practically melted off the bone, and the rich, savory flavors were perfectly balanced. You could taste the care that went into slow-cooking this dish to perfection. The seasoning was spot on, with just the right amount of spice and depth of flavor that left me craving more with every bite. Paired with their delicious sides, it was truly a comforting and satisfying meal.

The ambiance was cozy, and the staff made me feel right at home with their friendly and attentive service. If you're looking for authentic, mouthwatering oxtail, Nalo's is the place to go. Highly recommended!“

“I had the pleasure of performing a book signing at this welcoming Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery this past weekend. I was blown away by the artistic wall murals, the outdoor decorations and seating opportunities, the inflow of people of diverse backgrounds that came to satisfy their palette with the mouth-watering taste of Caribbean cuisine and tantalizing delicacies. I applaud Chef Ann and her Team for an outstanding job of keeping the Caribbean culture alive in this very quaint section of Oakland California.“

“Fresh Beef.Patty was very good definitely worth the visit along with fresh made smoothie“

“Fresh Beef.Patty was very good definitely worth the visit along with fresh made smoothie“

“Best Jamaican oxtails and jerk chicken combo plate I have tasted“

“Great food and friendly people!!“

“went here a few weeks ago the crab and shrimp baguette was delicious the flavors amazing the wings were good and seasoned well only thing they were a little too salty and that wet seasoning made them soggy so order well done and seasoning on side but other than that 7 out of 10 service was good wait time wasn’t long at all beware of parking tickets i mean its Berkeley iykyk“