Dunns River Island Cafe

11154 N 30th St, Tampa
(813) 374-2093

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Telha ImMarried

YOU HAVE TO PAY ME TO EAT HERE!! I went there for some kola champagne No FOOD.. and like always they got some bald head woman at the counter with the biggest attitude!! it reminded me why I stopped going there. their attitudes are as dry as their jerk chicken. I kindly took myself across the street and enjoy some FRESH FOOD at Larry's place.

Wendy Richardson

The staff was friendly. The food was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Rice and Peas

shushana lindo

They have a new menu item for brunch.. baked crabcake yummm

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lauren M

I had oxtail main one day and jerk chicken the 2nd time. The flavors are incredible. The sides were perfect (cabbage and rice/beans). You must go! So delicious. Very kind and attentive staff. Thank you for 2 wonderful meals

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chanda Schaffer

Went was quite sat at the bar. No was in there was pissed on a Saturday they had no macaroni and cheese I came in to really try that with my entree. My waitress was slow to coming back to check on me and took a while to get my check after asking for it twice. Not sure if I would go back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Oxtail with Rice and Peas

Wayneisha Bennett

In love with their oxtail. They don’t miss.

Food: 5

Ajax Great

Wanted the lunch special, called numerous times between 12:30pm and 1:50pm. Tried to order the lunch special thru DoorDash, but its not offered. After not being answered, drove to the restaurant on my lunch break. Arrived at 2:02pm, I was informed that the phone was off the hook and the lunch special ended at 2pm. Never going back!

Suggestion: Maybe have an automated message stating to come in to order the lunch special if you're not taking orders over the phone.

Drove cross town for nothing ??‍♂️

CJ

I enjoyed myself on the Sunday brunch

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimberly Dunn

Sevice could have been better with the waiting for drinks. Barbque wings wer originally brought to us with just sauce dumped on the wings. Waitress was not informative about the menu specials or anything. Total waist of $100.00

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Wings

Raymond Sweet

3 fish plates cost about $85 dollars. A bit lemony for my taste. I would definitely go back, but will try something else. Disappointing there were no desserts. There were 4 on the menu and they had none of them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Karl Brown

Enjoyed the brunch. First timer. The oxtails were seasoned extremely well, but could have used a little longer cook. The server was extremely nice. The music was on point. The drinks were phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sophia Terrelonge

I visited my hometown last weekend and got invited out to check out this restaurant that gives ATL vibes of a Sunday brunch. I was so excited to experience an atmosphere similar to ATL: brunch, music, bottomless mimosas, etc.. Yes, I got to wear my little sun dress, lol... The music and the environment were great, but the food was horrible! I ordered a dish filled with oil. Oh, if you are allergic to coconut oil, be aware. While coconut oil is a healthier choice, they should have informed customers of their choice in oils. I made aware to the hostess that their foods were very salty; I mean unbearable salty! If not salty, then overcooked, so as a result, dry to taste. It is deemed a Jamaican/Carribbean restaurant, I assumed due to the name; however, they have more American dishes. My thought was, if you go to a Mexican or Asian restaurant, American foods (not that there's anything wrong with American foods)are not the dominant choice. I mean, who does not have fried plantains to go with Ackee & Saltfish! As I was very optimistic of staying to try two entrees, this restaurant is a miss for me. I substituted a dish that was very oily to the unknown for one that was very salty. I paid my $31 (they included a 20-25%% gratuity for 3 people served) then went home and throw it out.

Rooti

I went with friends for Brunch. Our Ackee & Saltfish was DRENCHED in "Coconut Oil". We learned they use coconut oil on most menu items. My friend sent her plate back. She received fish & pasta instead. The pasta was salty, the fish was burned. My other friend's pasta was ok, but her burned fish was under portion by the looks. I threw up my meal when I got home. I stopped going years ago due to the small portions among other reasons but they really need another cook and need to evaluate the menu. For an example Oxtails and grits is not a favorable combination. I will not be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Lynn Chambers

The food selection was so small and the wait time for food was ridiculous. To pricey for the amount of food that you were given.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Wings, Oxtail Pasta, Rice and Peas

Dwayne Ifill

Sunday Brunch is always a vibe at Dunns! The DJ is on point and the bottomless mimosas flow like water! They have authentic Caribbean food on the menu for brunch and at an affordable price! The oxtails are ???

Parking: Plenty of parking in the shopping center it is located in.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access with a wheelchair.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Pasta, Wings, Ackee Saltfish & Calaloo Combo, Oxtail Pasta, Oxtail with Rice and Peas, Rice and Peas, Oxtail & Curry Goat

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