19 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Santa Monica

“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!“

“Muy rico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Best Dominican food in LA. And it’s actually good. Highly recommend all of it. The empanadas, pernil, sancochó, rice and beans, chimi, salchichón, picadera plate, habichuela dulce, camarones, all of it. And she gets her stuff from DR because it’s so difficult to find things like Dominican salami and fried cheese. Support this local, extremely rare gem so we don’t lose it. It’s so difficult to find anything like this in the west coast.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Love it it’s definitely a vibe“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place! The food is always so amazing and is so authentic! The amazing service, attention to detail, and musical talent from Ashley up front is unmatched! Hearing Ashley’s beautiful voice singing Jamaican gospel has to be the icing on the cake (or on the sweet potato pudding lol) of a lovely meal. My family drives all the way from East LA for this food and it is well worth it! Thank you, Country Style!“

“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“

“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!“

“I ordered the garlic chicken and oxtails and let me say it was finger licking good!! 🔥 The portions were a great size and even had some food left over to take home. Great customer service and friendly staff. It was my first time but I will definitely be back.“

“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“

“The curry goat and jerk salmon were good.“

“Best Jerk Chicken in the world!!!“

“Finger Licking & Delicious!!!🤤“

“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!!!“