18 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Riverview

“Hello, I just got off the phone with Sham good customer service took care of me and family me new in town. I will be back and send my friends. Thanks again Sham need more people like you. Much Love“

“I stopped by and decided to try the beef soup. It was the best beef soup I’ve had in years I couldn’t believe the flavor it was unbelievable I will definitely give them another try. If you’re looking for authentic Jamaican food look no further in this location you guys are the best.“

“Straight fire. Amazing food, beautiful presentation, super friendly staff, and a great Cali vibe. Everything was on point. 10/10, coming back for sure.“

“Bee’s Island Kitchen has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Tampa. I always order the jerk chicken plate, and it never disappoints. The chicken is tender, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly with that authentic island heat. The portion size is generous, so you definitely get your money’s worth. What really stands out is the service — every time I’ve gone, my food has been ready fast and the staff is friendly and efficient. Whether you’re grabbing lunch or picking up dinner, Bee’s Island Kitchen delivers great food without the long wait. Highly recommend if you’re craving real Caribbean flavor.“

“The ambiance, food, and customer service are phenomenal. It's a perfect setting for date brunch/dinner, anniversaries, birthday's, and other special occasions. We highly recommend this venue.“

“We are so thrilled that Hey Mon opened up within WALKING distance of our house. We will definitely become regulars. Our whole family loves their Puff Bread . The Roti Bread is OUT OF THIS WORLD! The sauces are delicious! We haven’t even begun to try the dinners but we’ll be back!!! My goal is to make my way through the entire menu by the end of the summer. We go to the Caribbean every year for Spring Break. What a way to have the islands here all year round!“

“The Shrimp & Company is a quaint seafood restaurant on the corner of 7th Ave and 22nd St in Ybor City. If you have walked past it headed for the restaurant across the street then you have missed the best seafood you could eat in Tampa. You have to try their Florida or Louisiana Steam Pot, any of the seafood baskets and their shrimp stuffed mondongo. The food and terrific service is worth another trip to the small family owned restaurant. Don’t miss it!“

“If you’re looking for real, down-home Southern cooking, Ya Ya Southern Food is the spot. This family-owned gem gives you more than just a meal—it gives you an experience that feels like home. The matriarch is in the kitchen doing what she does best, seasoning everything to perfection. Her fried chicken? Crispy, flavorful, and cooked with love in every bite. You can taste the care and tradition in the food—it’s the kind of meal that takes you straight back to grandma’s kitchen. While you wait, her husband is outside setting the vibe, DJing and playing all the popular tracks, making the whole place feel like a family cookout. And their daughter keeps everything running smoothly at the register, greeting everyone with warmth and making you feel like part of the family. Ya Ya Southern Food isn’t just somewhere you eat—it’s somewhere you feel welcomed. Good food, good music, and good people. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Island Jerk Shack did NOT come to play.

They catered half the food at my wedding, and let me tell you… it was an absolute HIT. Like, people still talking about it kind of hit. The jerk chicken was unreal—perfectly seasoned, smoky, juicy, with that authentic island flavor that instantly transported me straight back home. 🇯🇲✨

The rice and peas? Flawless. Rich, comforting, and exactly how it’s supposed to taste. This wasn’t just “good catering food”—this was real Jamaican food, made with love and serious skill.

So grateful we chose Island Jerk Shack for such an important day. The food brought warmth, joy, and a whole lot of flavor to our celebration. If you want authentic island vibes and food that feels like home, look no further.

10/10. Would cater my wedding again. Would eat this weekly if I could. 🔥🍗🍚“

“Stopped by their new location today for some dinner for our family. First timers & we most definitely will be back! Ordered the steak & shrimp Tropi Boy, The Chick Shack Sandwich & a grilled cheese kids meal. Man o man! So so so good! The flavor of the meats are mouth watering. I don’t know what kind of sauce they use but I want more of it! Thank you for the yummiest dinner we’ve had this week! Thankfully we live close so this will become a regular spot for us. ♥️“

“The ambiance of the historic building was exceptional, I just would love to see more accents celebrating the history in the dining room. The wait staff were fantastic and attentive and the kitchen manager visited the table to explain substitutions, very appreciative of that. The food was where we just didn't meet expectations. We had numerous small plates and salad, granted we dined on a holiday so could've been an off night. The pork belly was very over cooked, nearly jerky, and the salad and mango shrimp just didn't do anything special. I heard they are modifying the menu which may be good, but the menu looked great, quality control before sending would make all the difference here. I'm hoping it was an off night and I'll try again at some point.“

“got the curry chicken. Great flavor. it, the rice, plantains, and cabbage were all cooked well definitely recommend“

“My experience with Latin Bowl was an amazing one. Food was super delicious and very creative .. definitely adding them to my repeat list 📌🥂🌴“

“BEST JAMAICAN FOOD‼️📌 #TampaFlorida“

“So good!!!! Secret little treasure for sure. Went to a graduation at the Fairgrounds and made a spontaneous stop here for dinner and it was delicious. They had a variety of food ready and best part is no wait time. Portions were great and staff was so nice.“

“Delicious food. Huge portions. Enough for lunch and dinner 😃“

“Dec.2022 Excellent Jamaican food. There was a group of us there having lunch. We had curried goats, fried fish among other dishes. I had the curried goat and it was very delicious. I was truly impressed and will definitely return whenever I am in town as I was visiting from Texas.“