50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near North Lauderdale

“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..“

“I went to this restaurant based on the reviews. The first impression was that the meat lace was clean. The people were friendly. I wasn’t sure about some of the options and the offered a free taste. I went last minute after coming from a wake and wanted to feed a good amount of people. The food was excellent. Everyone wanted to know where the food came from. Finger licking good.“

“Best curry chicken ever and very generous portions. Highly recommend“

“Very busy location. Not a long wait, though. I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas, curried goat with rice and peas, and stewed peas with white rice. The food was fresh with all the right spices and not too salty. I wish they could have more steamed cabbage throughout the day, then I would give them 5 stars.“

“Lunch Special Brown Stew Chicken and Calallo Rice OMG“

“Great patties and coco btead and pudding and sugar buns and everything else. Unreal low prices for the patties. Best I have ever had. Always crowed because it's a small place. Love the quality and tadte of the food. Great service behind the counter.“

“I was craving my moms sunday dinner on a random Monday so decided to give this spot a try...and I am glad I did... from the friendly service to the great food, everything was great. The portions are huge and flavor is on point.... this has been the only time I've enjoyed oxtail from a restaurant- taste like home cooking.. I see why they have 5 stars!“

“Ms.Camelia showed great hospitality from the moment she took my order. Ms.Camelia took her time to go over all the patties they have and was really informative about the flavors and spices. My experience was outstanding I will recommend this location. By the way the patties we so good Thankyou.“

“This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool ,the staff is also really friendly. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is pretty good, some real Jamaican classics and they put their own little twists on things .for their prices it’s 100% worth it.... Big up Chef Rose & the Crew ????“

“I ordered two dinners and although the meat was fresh, it was tasteless for a Haitian restaurant. The portion was minimized for the price. Also to add, the sauce and pikliz was disgusting. I never had food that was tasteless as such.“

“Great Service and Great Food. What more can you ask for!“

“From the moment we walked in, the experience at this restaurant was amazing. The owner, Mily, greeted us with a big smile and made us feel so welcome. She was incredibly hospitable—she even offered my mom a small taste of the legume before ordering, just to make sure she liked it. That level of care and kindness really stood out. Mily also walked us through the ordering process, explaining each dish and helping us feel comfortable with our choices.

I ordered the legume white rice sauce pwa plate and the tassot with diri jon jon, and let me tell you—it was phenomenal. The flavors were amazing , and everything was cooked to perfection. The restaurant’s playlist set the perfect mood, good music and playing at just the right volume not loud. Plus, the restaurant
was spotless—tables floors, were clean.

You can tell Mily truly cares about her customers and takes pride in every dish she serves. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was personal, and the food was absolutely delicious. We’ll definitely be coming back! If you’re in the area please come check her out!“

“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!“

“Listen I was so hungry after church drove by and decided to stopped by . I ordered griot and ask them to fry it soft and to add the fatty pieces. The black rice was delicious and well seasoned , the meat was tender and Savory everything was great.
The person who took my order was really nice and kind. I also got their fresh lemonade it was so good, not too sweet just right.
Presentation on point.
My new favorite Haitian restaurant 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾“

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

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

“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“

“Best Virgin Islands Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale“

“Ali’s Roti Shop is a TREASURE!

If you’re looking for authentic, absolutely delicious Trinidadian food in Plantation, FL, Ali’s Roti Shop is where it’s at!
My husband and I just had the most incredible meal here, and I’m still thinking about it.

The Roti- Oh my goodness, the sass roti! Hot, soft, and fluffy - exactly how it should be. You can tell they make it fresh and with care. It’s the perfect vehicle for all those amazing accompaniments.

The Doubles were perfection! The bara had that ideal soft texture with just the right thickness - not too thick, not too thin. The channa? Spot-on consistency. And don’t even get me started on the sauces - they had every sauce you could want, and each one was perfectly balanced.

The Food - I went with the fried aloo and tomato choka, and WOW. My husband got the bhagi and baigan choka, and we were both in heaven. Everything was seasoned beautifully and tasted so authentic and homemade.

The Drinks - We paired our meal with a Shandy Sorrel and a Banana Solo, which were the perfect complement to the food. So refreshing!

Customer Service- 100%! The staff was friendly, helpful, and clearly take pride in what they do.

Ali’s Roti Shop isn’t just a restaurant - it’s an experience. Whether you’re Trini or just love incredible food, you NEED to visit. We’ll definitely be back soon! 🇹🇹​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Top Tier Restaurant and Lounge is awesome. Had lunch there the other day and it was excellent. The steam fish was excellent with rice and peas and bami. It was very good. Service is great and the owners are terrific. The best part is they offer evening events which offer a fun great atmosphere. Top Tier is a fitting name!!!!“

“Great place with wonderful authentic haitian food. Service is great, I felt very comfortable . The best server by far has to be polo ! Thank you very much for having me and my family. I ate everything as you can see in the picture. Great experience !

Parking: Great parking space.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.“

“meat patties are the bomb1“

“Had an amazing lunch at All Star Jerk last month 🤩. I ate their Jerk Pork, Rice & Peas, Steamed Veggies and Festival. Can’t wait to back for Round 2. The restaurant itself is very comfortable and has a lot of space to sit down and enjoy your food. I had the Passion Fruit Juices. The service was fast and efficient. It did not take long to get my food. Overall this was a great place to go for lunch and I’m very happy I was able to share a meal with my loved ones here.“

“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.“

“Was looking for Haitian cuisine, and stumbled across this spot. I must say, This spot knocks out any spot I’ve ever tried. Everything was fresh, well prepared and well over enough. I’m not sure if the woman name that cooked and served me. Thank you 😊 I’ll be back!“

“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 🥰“

“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“

“Great food and the service was not bad“

“Mouthwateringly delicious! I had the jerk chicken salad and shrimp pasta today. I’m very impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. Good job Golden Krust, I had a not so great experience before but I must say the improvement is very noticeable.“

“5 stars for the food and service . Feel like eating Haitian food , you won't regret it , go to Shamama.

Oh they are not stingy , they r generous with the food.

Moun yo Nan cuisine Nan konn fait manger , bon sizonad, kembe la.“

“We were there September 19 & 20! We discovered this cool beach cafe and absolutely loved this place! Cool bartenders and an awesome atmosphere! The food and drinks were fantastic and just loved this place! When we visit Fort Lauderdale again, we will definitely come back!!!!!!“

“Delicious food and great service!“

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

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

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

“And the Blessings continue!!! 1000000000000% RECOMMEND this place. I walked in 5 mins before closing (drove in from Ocala, FL) ordered 1 double.. forgot cc in car, told them give me 10 secs...They blessed me with a FREE double!!! Thank u! ❤️🙏🏾✌🏽👊🏾🤲🏽One L❤️VE!!! 🇹🇹“

“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“

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

“Totally enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance at MOV. Great venue for celebrations of any kind.“

“My family and I love trying new flavors from different places, so we decided to try this little place called: which is located on W. Commercial Blvd. and 441st Street in a large shopping plaza. The place is small, simple, but with an incredible flavor, WOW! We ordered a Brown Stew Chicken which had an incredible flavor, and you can't help but admire the prices😳 They don't even exist in a Chinese restaurant, no wonder there are lines of people buying their food at this place; that's why my husband and I have come to the conclusion: it's useless if the place has spectacular or extraordinary decor, if what will convince you is the flavor of their dishes. We will definitely return! Ahhh, not to mention that the service is very pleasant, the prices incredible, and the food sufficient and delicious. Why aren't these places as well-known? For their humble decor? Don't be fooled by the decor of the establishment or the dishes, focus on the flavor, which is what really counts.“

“Good eating 😋 👌 😌 👏 🥰😍🤩💯🔥“

“I don’t usually do reviews unless customers service is TOP TIER-

1- inside is clean and neat
2- employees are always on the Go and help each others
3- There a gentleman who served me “Mike” is his name. He was very gentle in everything he did. He was very curtsy towards every customer. He’s demeanor was so kind and sincere that even myself felt good. These are the type of employees that deserves to be promoted!“

“Went at a time, around 1PM on a Saturday. The line was not long so was served quickly. It took less than 5 minutes from the time I placed my order until it was delivered to me. The servers were courteous and served with a smile. The only draw back that day, I tried ordering on line, but the website was down.“

“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!“

“Portions are big if you get the pre made lunches ,,they have a big verity and it is very tasty. The Patty's are great and they have a good selection of hard to find drinks and lots of different flavor ginger beers ,there are juices as well ,every time I go there I get something different, they have canned milo milk .. the gingerbeers are my favorite,,jerk chicken was my favorite.“

“One of my favorite Carribean Restaurants. I have been eating there for years. They make all favorites: Bouillon, Tassot Cabrit (fried Goat meat); Tassot Codinn(fried Turkey), griot (fried Pork). Their foods are a reminder of Haiti. Thx for bringing home to Us. Their customer service gives you that warmth, that comfort, that joy.
You guys rock.“

“Good spot for live music each and every Sunday 3pm-7pm“

“First time going to yellowtail Jamaican restaurant pass it almost everyday going home so I my daughter want something to eat so she say I should get her some food from yellowtail so I get her curry chicken and white rice and she love the food.“

“I have been eating at this restaurant with two pregnancy i love the foods those my dad my kids and husband“