14 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Melbourne

“Sorry, was our favorite place, but after this evening…things have changed. Told about 45 min wait. They were to call on our phone, and never called. After 1 hr, we asked greeting girls, who said they called us. No way, we were by dock, no loud people or music, phone on high and kept it in our hand. Told girls to try the number again, to show phone works, and she said she could not. And all this time of waiting, there were always one or two tables empty. Finally got seated, 1 1/2 hrs later, then told no Lolly Pop lamb chops available, which two people wanted. I wanted the chicken piccata that was no longer on the menu. So ordered and then waited about 45 min or so more to get our food. Waiter even apologized, why it was taking so long. But a two star for atmosphere. Was so disappointed tonight, kept telling my son how wonderful this place was. Not sure I would go back…sorry?“

“So yesterday I went in and ordered a large ox tail , no cabbage.
Twelve piece jerk chicken

I get cabbage and I only get six pieces of chicken with rice and cabbage.
I'm tired of going in there and getting something different than I order.Every time previously, I ordered a large jerk pork hold the cabbage.They ended up giving me small with cabbage , charging me for large.

It seems like there's a miscommunication between the person taking the order and the person in the kitchen and nobody's checking the order.

Or maybe this person is not recognizing what I'm saying.I'm the person who is wearing the LOOKI body camera.I can play the video if you would like to see it.It clearly heard what I was articulating.I don't know why you can't“

“Carmen's Restaurant and Catering 2280 Harris Ave NE Palm Bay, FL 32905 4 Stars After what appeared to be a mistake in my last Jamaican joint review (whoa, that has a few connotations), I thought I was being punished by immediately being sent to another one by my random name generator. After smacking it on the side a few times and shaking it, I found it to be working correctly, so I proceeded to Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay, FL. What a world of difference! Carmen is the proprietor and a one-woman show and boyo, let me tell ya, she sure shines. I found Carmen's menu to be a joy to behold, as eclectic as my vinyl collection. As such, I decided to go in a different direction today and steered away from the traditional Jamaican fare such as Jerk Chicken and Curried Goat and went with an order of Carmen's Fried Chicken with sides of rice, beans and potato salad along with an order of her Bang Bang Fried Shrimp Tacos (the same name as the drek at the horrid Bonefish Grill) with fries. As Carmen got to work on my eats, I took in the interior. I found it to be open, welcoming, bright, and cheery, not unlike the owner! Carmen was out in no time with my foodstuffs. Taking a few before pictures, I got to work. I turned my attention and palate to the Fried Chicken. The first thing I noticed was the crunch of the coating. If you look at the picture I've attached, you can see what I mean. That coating was slathered on without care for conservation. It wasn't too much, it was just enough. The chicken, blanketed in a tender, juicy, succulent coating, tasted superb. The rice and beans were well-cooked and seasoned with love. The potato salad, like everything else, I assume was made by Carmen and if your Grandmother makes a better potato salad, I will eat these words! I can't speak for you, but when I hear or read the words, Bang Bang, I immediately think of three things. First, playing cops and robbers as a child and “shooting” the bad guy with my finger gun while shouting, “Bang! Bang!” The second is the Bollywood bad remake of a worse film, “Bang Bang!” The third thing I think of is Chinese Street Chicken. None of this has anything to do with Carmen's Bang Bang Fried Shrimp Tacos, other than the Bang Bang sauce is loosely based on the Chinese Street Chicken tossing sauce. Carmen's Bang Bang sauce was a mixture of mayo, spicy stuff and it was mahvalous, dahling! The shrimp were coated with the same love and care as the chicken and were just as tender and juicy. Got Dayum! Carmen knows her way around a kitchen. I can only assume these are her recipes as well. She should open a restaurant and share this with...oh, wait. Never mind. With this meal and the success of the Fried Chicken at Cajun Soul, my hopes have been raised considerably. The Big Boy says, “If you want good eats served with love and a friendly smile, visit Carmen. Tell her the Big Boy sent ya (it's safe this time)!”“

“Love to walk into a resturants full of smiles and laughter. I love a good independent resturant. I ordered the ox tail. Portions were generous and it tasted amazing! Actually some of the best of tail I ever had. Super tender. Everyone who works here is full of spirit and the room is filled with comfort. Highly recremend“

“Steve’s Caribbean cuisine is positioned inside The Local which is a great wine and beer spot at Melbourne Beach.

I came in for a weekend trip and had smoked Jerk wings, which were fantastic. Before I left, I saw that they do curry chicken and oxtails on the weekend. I came back the next day and got the curry chicken with rice and peas, cabbage and plantain, and it did not disappoint. They give you large portions and the food is so flavorful. If you come to Melbourne Beach and you’re looking for Caribbean food, make sure you stop by And get some food from Steve’s Caribbean cuisine.

Leave with a full belly and a full heart!!!“

“The food was delicious. They are very friendly. Had the oxtails, rice and beans and cabbage. Everything was well seasoned. They give you more than enough food. Don’t miss this gem of a restaurant. I will definitely be going back.“

“We love Goombay’s. From the first time we walked in, Goombay’s has been a friendly, welcoming business. The servers are very nice, efficient and fun. The food is delicious. The food and drink selection is the best. I love the customers. They’re friendly and outgoing. It’s always a good time. Mary is great. She’s a very kind lady. She not only values us as customers but has been very supportive of me as I’ve dealt with a health situation. She’s taken the time to sit with me, talk about her experiences, about my situation, offer options and totally support me during a difficult time. I can’t say enough positive things about her. I highly recommend Goombay’s for a great meal and good time!“

“Flavor and food quality is outstanding!“

“Warm customer service and great food!“

“Craving authentic Haitian cuisine, I decided to visit Divine Grace Caribbean Restaurant and I’m so glad I did. I ordered the legume with black bean sauce and white rice, and it was absolutely delicious. The lady taking my order was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. While I waited, I witnessed a touching moment: the same lady behind the counter kindly told a person begging for food that she would give him some and asked him not to trouble the other customers. It’s easy to see why this place has been a favorite among locals for over 16 years. I wish I could freeze some of this food and bring it back to Atlanta with me, it’s that good!“

“Service is pretty good, staff is friendly and helpful. The curry goat was made differently from other Jamaican restaurants. the rice with beans was more moist, I think if the rice can be a little drier, yet cooked well at the same time, may be the goat mix can be more yellowish. just a suggestion.“

“The food is good. The only complain I have is the serving. Today I had a take a number to buy an empanada and wait for 15 minutes to pay for it. They should put the fritters and the bake separated. In addition they need more than one cashier at lunch time.“

“Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine 4500 Dixie Hwy. NE Palm Bay, FL 32905 4 Stars Life, in general, is fleeting moments of time with people you may only interact with once, but when you do, a big grin immediately breaks across your face. This I how I felt when I met Neville, the owner of today's foray into the dense jungle of Greasy Spoons dotting the landscape of the Space Coast. My random name generator had directed me deep into the mainland as I found myself in front of Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay. I took a few deep breaths to control my OTB syndrome and went inside. This is when I encountered the jovial Neville. Not only was I enjoying his company, but I truly enjoy well-made Jamaican food. Epicurean delights from the tiny island nation have a delightful mix of sweet, tangy and spicy all wrapped up in one bite. Looking over the handwritten menu board didn't take a whole lot of time. Most of it was spent chatting with Neville. However, I did manage to get in an order for some Curry Chicken, Curry Goat, Oxtail Rice & Peas and to round things out I decided to give Neville's Spicy Beef Patty a whirl. Picking up on Neville's dimissory vibe, my dining, I headed to a table to await our victuals. Within an acceptable amount of time, Neville brought our food up. After snapping the obligatory pictures, we grabbed our grub, received our dimissory from the owner and headed back beach side. Not wanting to take my time getting home as the olfactory property emanating from the take-out containers was causing me to drool just a little bit, I might have gone a tad over the posted speed limit. I'm not saying I did, but I'm not saying I didn't. What happened next shocked me. It still does. My persnickety 15-year-old, who eats like a bird as the old adage goes, scarfed down the Curry Chicken like she hadn't eaten in a week. She doesn't eat a lot, but trust me, I do feed her! As I had due diligence to try a bite for the critique, I asked her for one but by then it was gone. Well, that put a dent in my buzz. Objectively speaking, it must have been otherworldly in flavor. I had no idea she loved Curry Chicken like this. I found the Curry Goat to be exceptional. The Goat was tasty, tender and cooked to perfect doneness, while the curry was flavorful and spicy. This was truly well-done Jamaican food. The Oxtail Rice and peas were next up on the Big Boy's discerning palate. Again, the meat was a carnivore's dream. However, and this is the reason for the 4 and not a 5-star review, the rice and peas were just this side of overcooked. Maybe it was kept at serving temperature too long, or someone got distracted in the kitchen for a second. Regardless, the damage was done. Moving on to the final item in today's meal, the Spicy Beef Patty. This was cooked to perfection and all I can say about the seasoning is, “WOW”! This was excellent, with just enough punch to make sure you're paying attention and well hydrated, yet the underlying complexity of the Jamaican spices was not overshadowed. The Big Boy says, “If you like new foods and are willing to give them a try, this is the place to start.”“

“Wonderful food...they cater most of my holidays. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Delish Jamaican curry, patties, fish, oxtail, soups, rice and peas, j**** etc. Can cook it, but they save me the time and it taste amazing.“