16 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Columbia

“Super-friendly guy behind the counter (the owner, maybe?) who asked questions about what I like and provided informed recommendations that were exactly right! Delicious teriyaki vegan “chicken”!“

“Delicious! We got the chicken, oxtail, and shrimp tacos (picked the corn and pineapple pico as toppings), jerk chicken bowl (corn, jerk cauliflower, pickled slaw and pineapple pico as toppings), and angry mac n cheese. Shrimp taco was my favorite since it was the spiciest. They accidentally left out the jerk sauce I asked for and yet everything was still flavorful without it. They do offer delivery but I ended up picking it up since online ordering kept giving an error message. Ordering over the phone was a little challenging so in the absence of online ordering it may be easier to just stop by and order in person.“

“The food is delicious and the portions are enormous. I got a bowl with brown stew chicken, rice n peas, and plantains. It's enough food for multiple meals (for me). I just wish I'd asked for a bit more brown gravy!“

“It's by far the best Jamaican food ever! I would eat it everyday if I could. The staff is very professional and super friendly. Try the oxtail which I love with all my heart.“

“*Heads up, the restaurant came under new ownership a few months ago* (the old owners were letting things fall by the wayside it seems, thankfully new management is doing much better!) I’ve stopped through a couple times for carryout and each time there have been other customers stopping by, so it seems like a popular hidden gem among locals. Spoke with the owner and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and you can tell he’s passionate about his craft. Food was great, it’s now my go to spot for comfort food when I’m craving Caribbean cuisine- have tried the deep fried turkey, kabit goat (love the rice and beans the entree comes with!), Jamaican beef patty, and Haitian codfish patty. You may have to wait a little for the entree to come out, but that’s cause they’re cooking it fresh. They’re currently rebranding the look/ambience of the space, so will definitely be back to visit once it’s done.“

“Excellent Cuban Food and great friendly staff.“

“The food was fresh,flavorful and beautifully prepared.every dish was well-presented and it was clear that quality ingredients and care went into my meal. The service was efficient, and the team made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit and Ruth was very nice she help me pick what to get“

“I had jerk sandwich and a piece of rum cake before shopping.Very delicious 😋“

“This is the very best and authentic Caribbean restaurant in the DMV. The food reminds me of home so much which is Jamaica. I have some chicken soup and I felt my body and mind in Jamaica has a little girl eating with my family that’s how delicious it was. If you’re looking for delicious, authentic, well seasoned, fresh and tasty please check out this restaurant you will not be disappointed.“

“if you want good carribean food this is the place.the price is fare.the waiters are ok. I've been here a few times and to say the least out of the last 5 times I visited here 2 times was disappointing.“

“Simone, the owner, is outstanding in customer service and attention to detail. She treats every customer like family. Sitting in the backyard area was like walking into a paradise.“

“Delicious Jamaican food, But Needed More Sauce!
I ordered the jerk chicken for delivery, and it was a fantastic meal overall. The jerk chicken itself was incredibly fresh, tender, and flavorful. What impressed me were the sides—the rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains were all perfectly cooked. Not often do I get every single side dish just right from a Jamaican restaurant, so that was a pleasant surprise!

My only minor disappointment was the jerk sauce. There was barely a teaspoon's worth, which was a real letdown for such a tasty dish.

Despite the sauce situation, I'll be back to try the jerk chicken again, along with the goat, oxtails, and curried chicken in the future.“

“The food is amazing. I went there to get a jerk chicken sandwich for lunch. Location was a little hard to find, but well worth the effort to get to. I ordered three meals. One for lunch time, one for break time and one for supper time. I'll be back many times. Amazing.“

“Simone, the owner, is outstanding in customer service and attention to detail. She treats every customer like family. Sitting in the backyard area was like walking into a paradise.“

“YAAASSSSSS!! The food is delicious and as authentic as the friendly staff. So good I order twice today!!“