50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Lauderdale By The Sea

“If you visit Fort Lauderdale or if you live anywhere in South Florida, you have to visit Cafe Aruba. They have the greatest food, the best drinks, fabulous servers and great music and it's RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!! Come for the Happy Hour and they stay and dance the night away. There are always cool locals and fun tourists. WOW! Can't say enough about this place.“

“Great food with great service“

“This location has the best customer service of all locations I’ve been. Camelia is very nice and always make my experience here pleasant. If she is tired or having a bad day, you would never know as she is always smiling and full of energy.“

“I Don't know where these reviewers went but I'm sure its not the same Tabanka i have been going to. I have had nothing but exceptional service whenever I'm there, and believe me I have been there since they opened. Even family visiting from Trinidad the first place we visit is there. And we go back time and time again. So Kudos to the staff and especially the owner who always so professional and pleasant. Excellent atmosphere. great food. good service.. 10 stars..“

“many menu options at affordable prices.“

“Ms. May and Ms. Nadia were most helpful this morning.
Ms. Aunty May always has me eating my belly full for the day!! 😆😆
Today the ladies greeting me with great holiday smiles, and helped me make my breakfast selection for the morning.
These ladies made my morning!!
Loved the music selection as well.

Thank you ladies!!!
From Kelly.“

“Our first time trying and the food was excellent! Full of flavor, oxtail tender and everything seasoned well! Our new Caribbean spot to eat!“

“Até dinner there tonight and food was awesome We had the jerk chicken and curry chicken. Both plates were awesome Great authentic food, I would highly recommend it“

“STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING and order the soul food platter RIGHT NOW. This was my first time here and WOW it was good. A huge amount of food but I was able to finish it all! Excellent value. I’d definitely return to try their other items. Nice people too. I hope more people find this restaurant!“

“The food here is excellent! The best oxtail in S Florida, and the wings were super crispy and flavorful.
Service was outstanding.
If you’re impatient call and order ahead and they’ll have it waiting for you, but they cook everything as ordered so it does take a moment… but well worth the wait!“

“they have the BEST virgin pina Coladas i have ever tried, the food on the other hand was okay. it wasn’t anything special. but what truly made the visit worth it was our server, jessika, she was genuinely so great, she was so sweet and attentive! overall wonderful service! give this woman a RAISE!!!!!“

“Tasty food and Ms Joy is very Friendly and greet her customers like family ❤️ she is always giving back to the community by sending food for people in need that cannot come to her restaurant like they used to because of their illnesses 🙏 god bless 🥰“

“The Golden Crust team members at this location are friendly and welcoming. The store is always clean and the service is always great. Shout out to the Golden Crust team at the E. Commercial Blvd location!“

“Best Virgin Islands Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale“

“When visiting the area for a weekend we searched for somewhere to get doubles for breakfast. We luckily came across D Trini Spot. The food was so delicious that we came back a second time. The owner, Peats was pleasant as we all talked about Trinidad. We had doubles, Saheena, aloo pie, sada with saltfish and bake with saltfish. There’s plenty of drink options, homemade punch and ice creams as well as other Trini sweets! If we’re back in the area in the future we’ll be making it a priority to stop here again“

“the service was warm and friendly true Trini authentic taste foods yummy will definitely go back and recommend friends and family clean environment wonderful experience“

“Food is very good and well prepare, delicious yummy go check it out you won't be disappointed.“

“Wow! Wow! Wow!
Amazingly good food!
If Bobby Flay was to eat here he would give this place a perfect 10/10

Carmen and Tina gave perfect service and with a smile. ?

Shark and bake - delicious.
Salt fish and bake - sooo good.
Doubles- best I ever had.
Coconut rolls - perfect filling and crust.

Flavourful, satisfying, & good portions,
- good price.“

“Great food and the service was not bad“

“I first ordered delivery on Ubereats and the Griot Simple was well presented and delicious, so I ordered for pickup to check the place out. The service was great, they are very polite and the taste is consistent. The prices are reasonable for the amount of food, presentation and taste. I’m definitely ordering again and trying their other options.“

“First of all I received a warm welcome as I walked through the doors from the courteous and polite staff. The food (Red peas soup and Oxtails was on point. ???? not to mention how clean the restaurant was I was very impressed. A definite 5 Star recommend“

“Great place for vegan options at 10 pm, wonderful friendly staff and the prices are very affordable“

“Fast friendly service, great food.“

“meat patties are the bomb1“

“The food is great…. We loved. Service is fantastic.“

“The food flavor is AMAZING, the owner of the shop is extremely friendly and explained so much to us about his foods and culture and the spices, etc. I'm not sure I've ever had anything so delicious!!“

“Authentic Jamaica Flavor. Smell hits once you open the door making you want to try everything.“

“Oxtail!!!“

“Good eating 😋 👌 😌 👏 🥰😍🤩💯🔥“

“Delicious food so thank you!“

“These guys were so awesome. Jean, chen, Lorenzo, and the other young Guy showed great customer service. I could tell the food was going to be good by how long the line was and it did not disappoint. I had the j*** chicken rice and peas with plantains. Definitely will be back for the wings!“

“Very friendly. Food fresh and tasty. Clean outdoor seating with a great view.“

“It is my first time in the USA and our uncle brought us to visit you. I didn't know the food so I've ordered to try something new. I've enjoyed my meal and am very exciting about you guys. The service was great and next time I'll come back when I'm visiting the USA again. Thank you guys�“

“Great food, flavors and big portions. Get the small size. And finally a nearby place to get real, fresh beef patties. Wish they have more tables for seating“

“I am from Houston and I most say this is the best food I've tasted thus far since I have been here. I came from Miami to Fort Lauderdale to enjoy such an amazing cooking, who came highly recommended. If you are visiting I will highly recommend this restaurant to you. The quality of food and service is excellent. If I could give this place 100 ? ?stars I would. Gety the owner so humble and down to earth she made feel right at home.“

“National polo I congratulate you. for how we take our blood to satisfy our customers. it's always a pleasure to eat finger cut timange in national polo. I congratulate you very much. Good job, I'm always happy to eat at the polo restaurant. good job guys 👏👏“

“Picked up this gem of a cake today from Grace Bakery & Pizza. My second one in 3 weeks! Its artfully adorned exterior is only matched by its lusciously velvety interieur. Thank you!!!“

“Ordered the fried chicken and curry goat with steam veggies/ rice and peas. It was soooo good I was shocked! I knew it was really good when I went to reheat my fried chicken (so juicy) plate and it was better than when I first ordered. Clean environment. Friendly staff!“

“Great place to watch football. We can see all our games at the same time and they turned the sound up for us. The Smoked Fish Dip was delicious. Drinks are tasty. Our waitress is very attentive.“

“Good food, large portions at a decent price!“

“Had the pleasure to meet the owner at my job. And had this Caribbean food for lunch for the first time (Tasso Turkey and Plantains), and it's definitely not the last. And to top it off, they have breakfast, lunch, dinner and they cater!!! FIVE STARS!!!“

“Great friendly customer service, the food is tasty 🙌“

“The atmosphere takes me back home. The service is impeccable and the food is superb. When you go there, they know who you are and that makes a difference. I have to say it is the best authentic Jamaican food in Broward County and I venture to say South Florida.“

“Not only the food is great, it’s also affordable and blessed. It’s very convenient and refreshing. It’s the ideal breakfast to start the day with the energy need. It’s the perfect lunch to replenish your muscles with the nutrients and strength needed to keep going and the perfect dinner to close out the day. Don’t take my word for it, come and see for yourself....“

“very good food and the people very friendly“

“U can see the best food on earth“

“Best Haitian restaurant I’ve been too, I love the food here! Food is made with love“