37 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Lauderdale By The Sea

“Delicious! I was passing by after a run and saw the flag. Had to check it out. I was greeted by a kind cashier who helped me decide on the large portion of j*** chicken (it was between the j*** & oxtail).When I came back to pick up my meal; the cook was there to greet me. You can really feel the authenticity. She opened my to-go box to ensure the meal was to my liking. She also got me an extra sauce on the side. The large j*** chicken plate came with about 1/2 a chicken, a salad, and rice & peas.the chicken was so flavorful, the rice and peas were exactly what I needed. The salad for meWas the appropriate portion, as I prioritize the protein. They overdelivered.Would highly recommend for an authentic, homemade meal. I’ll be back!“

“Food and service really good, a nice place in town, menu filled with a great fish selection. They do pack the customers in like sardines though! (Sorry for the pun). It did feel slightly claustrophobic at times. But a really nice meal overall, would recommend lunch there.“

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

“12/30/23 8:30pm We arrived after the peek dinner rush and were able to get right in. Our Waiter was great. Clam Chowder and Appetizers were Great with generous portions. We had Octopus and bacon wrapper scallops. Great Garlic bread. Main entrees were spot on and again generous portions. We had Jambalaya and the lobster pasta. The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. Had Key lime pie for dessert and that completed a great dinner. Prices were very reasonable and the serving time was perfect with no delays between courses. Definetly worth the drive from the beach resort (14 mins) easy parking. Casual Fun atmosphere. Its a Keeper!“

“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“

“My old coworkers always raved about this place so 15 years later I finally got a chance to visit. We were a party of 6 on Presidents' Day for lunch. The place is located in a strip mall facing Cypress Road. It's on the smallish side. The hostess had us wait about 15 minutes while our table was prepared. There are some chairs out front for this purpose. My daughter and I split the fish and chips. My dad ordered the fish roti. Judging by his longing gaze at my fish and chips, I quickly traded with him. The fish was bland but the roti with the curry base and bits of soft potatoes was very filling and tasty! My teenage son ordered the cheese burger and fries and wolfed it down with a root beer. There is a bar with a variety of domestic and imported draft beers on tap. My mom ordered a pint of Bud Light but it was too much for her to finish. The highlight of the menu (IMHO) is the homemade desserts. We all split a caramel cheesecake, a flan and a double coconut pie. Delicious! Our server was a college-age young man who is service oriented and friendly. Two thumbs up! BUT... If you are in a hurry to get a quick bite to eat this is definitely not the place. We were seated for 2 hours. If you have the time and the money, Calypso is an authentic old Florida establishment that is well worth the visit.“

“I really do love Donnas restaurant because the food is simply delicious. The restaurant offers a wide variety of food that will tickle your tastebuds the moment you enter, and have you coming back for more.... And how can I forget the staff. They are simple courteous people who are always willing to serve. If you really want some great Caribbean food with great service....Donnas is the place I recommend. I eat at University drive, N State Road 7, 12th.Street, and Coral Springs...Please don't judge me. I cook in my own kitchen...but Donnas is my favorite eat out option for all the good reasons I've suggested.“

“Tried Reggae Roots for the first time today and was not disappointed!!! Will definitely be coming back. Great Jamaican food!“

“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!“

“Enjoyed the Curry Goat….plenty of food.“

“Today was my first time, I ordered a Jerk chicken meal, since I moved to Florida I have tasted so many Jerk chicken, this is the first place who knows and kept their Jamaican recipe, it was finger delicious ( might no be a word) but that how I describe it, well marinated with the jerk spice, even they gave me the extra jerk sauce, I didn’t even need it, that’s well made the dish was, so I gave the chef a 5 ⭐️, so anyone who want a great Jerk chicken should go there, even all of us might have our taste (spicy or none spicy) I believe you will like and don’t forget you need either water or one Jamaican ginger beer to cool it down. I will go back to taste the other dish on the menu, will keep you posted! Enjoy!“

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

“The food in this place is delicious! I have ordered multiple items on the menu and they have not disappoint! They have one of the best haitian mac and cheese I have ever eating. And they are super friendly and great customer service! I highly recommend!“

“Fast, good and tasteful no one can top this Drop the MicVegetarian options: Kit any which way you like it?Parking: The location is inside the Lauderhill mall with lots of parking spacesKid-friendliness: Very kids friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Yes there is a ramp“

“Friendly staff and amazing food! Taste just like home.... dhalpuri is amazing!!!!!“

“One of the best holes in the wall I’ve ever found. I’ve been in broward for over 20 years and this is some of the best Haitian food I’ve had. Worth the visit. I walked out the building and I got tired holding the damn container because it was so heavy. Excellent service, excellent food, 11/10 spot.“

“We evacuated to Ft Lauderdale from Port Charlotte during hurricane Ian and stumbled upon this wonderful Sandbar Grill while in town. Service was so amazing the first night that we had to go back. Overall, the staff and the food and the drinks were amazing!!! Everyone was so friendly and it totally helped us keep our minds calm knowing that a hurricane was hitting our home town. Thank you for your congeniality!!!“

“This is the first time I had roti, but it won't be the last. If you like curry, and have never had roti, I highly suggest you try Ali's Roti Shop. First, let me say when you go in you are welcomed with a smile. As some of the other reviews have said, the ladies in Ali's are welcoming and don't mind questions. For example, I thought roti was curry wrapped up like a burrito, but the menu says - chicken AND roti or beef AND roti. So hoping they would forgive my ignorance, I asked about this. (You can have yourcurry wrapped in roti like a large sandwich or separate is the answer by the way.) The portions are huge here!! So I suggest getting the roti on the side. Picking it up as a sandwich was yummy but messy. In fact, with the portions as large as this, I could have made several burrito like roti instead of just one huge one. The curry itself was slightly hot, according to my friend who was with me, who is Jamaican. His tolerance is higher than mine. I would say it is medium spicy lol. It was very tasty and filling and not so hot that I couldn't taste the spices and flavor. The curry spice is the star as are the big pieces of moist chicken. I also got a piece of carrot cake, which was moist and delicious with just the right amount of cream cheese icing. It was also a large portion. To drink, I got their pineapple ginger juice that they make there, and it was perfect- spicy and sweet. The place itself is very clean and homey. Overall, a great first experience with roti! Epic fail on pics as usual. Always forget to take til it is too late.“

“Great food and the service was not bad“

“If you looking for good island food for a cheap price!“

“Been here twice and really like this place. The customer service is great. They're friendly and gave me a sample of my smoothie first to make sure I liked it before buying it. I've tried 2 smoothies there so far and both were delicious and made very well. I forget the first one I got but today I got the Supreme Green and like it a lot. Inside is a little small but enough room for 6-7 people to eat. I saw bathrooms down the hallway. Some small foot options in a hot case in the front. They have tons of smoothie options. Some bottled drink options as well. The pricing is on par with other places. I definitely need to come back and try one of their meals.“

“Place clean good customer service and food is great .“

“Chef Roy food is truly amazing, I’ve followed him everywhere he’s gone for years, his boneless snapper fishes makes it so easy to eat. His food is well seasoned and gives an authentic taste no matter what you order. Everything is cooked to order and fresh. I’d definitely recommend to stop by and see for yourself.“

“I ordered through Uber eats never heard about this place before so I wanted to come here and give a proper review. I ordered the jerk chicken and it was delicious. It taste as though it came off the pan (grill) which made it all the more delicious. I will be trying more items from this restaurant in the future.“

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

“The service was excellent even though there was just one server. came in on Saturday with ten folks. The food arrived really quickly. The bacon burger and the chicken wings with lemon pepper were both excellent. The food was wonderful, fresh, and fantastic. and the service was just fantastic.“

“Great karaoke!! Great food and vibe... Well be back!“

“The fried pork (Grio) is always cooked to protection and the pikliz (Spicy Coleslaw) taste perfect with the rice, beans and pork together. Just an amazing combination, family run restaurants are the best in Oakland Park. Hands down best Hattian food in the area.“

“Went here with my wife on one of those days you just don't feel like cooking. I ordered the jerk chicken while my wife ordered one each of the chicken and beef meat patty. The chicken was absolutely perfect, with just the right amount of spices for me and came with rice and beans. There was SO MUCH food that there was no way it could be finished in one night, and the price was extremely affordable. My wife enjoyed her meat patties and loved the curry seasoning in one and the mild flavor of the other. The two women who waited upon us were such wonderful people. Their smiles were natural and infectious. I am super anxious to get back there and try the ox-tail or the goat curry, but I'm not sure about one of their other menu items, the goat head soup, lol!“

“delicious food!........“

“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.“

“Hands down, the BEST roti shop in Florida. Singh’s catered for my wedding reception and all of my guests loved their food. My family from Trinidad couldn’t believe they were getting Trini food like this in the states lol. Thank you for everything! You guys are the best. If you’re reading this review, make sure you go to Singh’s!“

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

“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“

“We financed the purchase of our first home through Mrs LLisa Codwelland had such a great experience that we’ve since refinanced with her twice. MRS LLisa Codwelland her team are fantastic! They make the process easy to understand, walked us through each step, and kept us informed along the way. They’re professional yet warm and friendly, and we wouldn’t trust the process with anyone else!“

“Some of the best Jamaican food in town. Brian and Raymond are great !!!!“