23 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Lanham

“I love Just Jerk. I've been going there for years! The food is good and they stay busy. My favorite is the curry chicken and the jerk chicken sandwiches. My husband loves the stew chicken. Call ahead if you can. I definitely recommend this business.“

“I don’t understand why some people reviews say what they say because I never have an issue. Ordered my food and got it within 5-7mins. Meat falling off the bone ? rice well cooked ? coco bread is always GREAT. I usually get curry which is also good but I wanted to try the brown chicken stew this time. AMAZING. Love this spot “

“It’s like boujie carribean food but not gonna hold you the food here is good. I love the doubles and honestly their crafted cocktails are a must too. Bartender is also always kind! Place is cute and quaint.Sometimes I think the prices coulddddd be a little lower for some of the bigger plates but it’s an experience so I get it!“

“Honestly, this place continues to exceed our expectations. Service is extremely personalized with kind service staff who share more than just menu. They're cool too. The atmosphere makes you feel like you left the U.S. and landed in a sweet Havana town. Make sure to check out the colors, artwork and decor. Lastly, the absolute star of the show - THE CUISINE. Oxtail, Arroz Con Pollo, Empanadas, Tres Leches, I can literally go on and on... The prices are what you'd expect. Definitely make this a local destination place for your special occasions. ⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Came here on a whim because I had a taste for some Caribbean food and lamb chops, and I was not disappointed. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by the staff and the premises was nice and clean. I ordered the lamb chops, rice and peas, and greens and cabbage. I also ordered the deviled eggs with shrimp as an appetizer. Though the price was a bit high it was definitely worth it. They brought my appetizer out before the entree which I must say is important to me. The deviled eggs were amazing! I got 5 of them and good sized shrimp with jerk sauce. I could eat a dozen of these!! Next the lamb chops. They were okay, tons of flavors the only thing I can say is I wish they were cooked medium/medium rare but that may be on me for not asking. These were cooked closer to medium well, which wasn't bad but not my preference. But the rice and peas were great as was the greens and cabbage. The portion sizes are good (not too much and not too little) Overall, my meal was satisfying and I would return. The staff made sure I was good (also clean bathroom!) Check this place out!“

“I ordered the Curry Chicken, rice and peas with plantains and I was pleasantly surprised at how DELICIOUS the food was. Everything was fresh, hot, tasty and so full of authentic Jamaican flavor. The food was Excellent, it was so good I could not stop eating. I have not had Jamaican food this good in many years! I have definitely found a gem and will be visiting or ordering often. I highly recommend D&D Caribbean Kitchen, you will not be disappointed. Thank you D&D, you guys set the bar high. My rating is 100 Stars ?“

“Their food is really good the wait is not too bad and the prices are reasonable this is my go-to when I don't feel like cooking at dinner jerk chicken sandwich is fulling reasonably priced and it tastes pretty good.Kid-friendliness: Nice spot.“

“I tried the curry wings and ?️GOOD LAWWWWWDY MY LEGS GOT WEAK‼️ That HOMEMADE sauce will introduce you to LOVE! If you haven’t, this place is definitely worth a try. This spot is like the song you skipped and later found out it was fire?. When you bite into the wings you get a bold boost of flavor that rhythms through your body. Then we get to the spicy part that’s spicy but still enjoyable! Please Support Bleu Iguana, ITS WORTH YOUR TIME AND BELLY! ???“

“I had a taste for Jamaican food and randomly found this restaurant in a Google search. Based on the reviews I took a chance and it paid off big time! The restaurant was immaculate! I would have no problem dining in if I were not going home. The staff was pleasant and answered my questions. I did not order in advance, so I had a short wait. But they had grown & sexy music playing so I was engaged and the time went by quickly. When I got home and opened my container, I was shocked to see the amount of food they give you. It was enough for 2 servings (would have liked a little more cabbage)! The food was DELICIOUS! The coco bread tasted like someone had just finished baking it! The beef patties were good. I had brown stewed chicken and my husband had oxtails. Both were outstanding. We also had carrot cake and bread pudding. My husband loved the carrot cake. Unfortunately, I did not try either. We have grown up our whole life eating Jamaican food and are very picky but this place is a winner! I immediately told my girlfriend about it. And we will be back!“

“I stopped by this bar on a Saturday night and the atmosphere and vibes were amazing, 2nd floor was a cool lounge area and the bartenders were on point especially JC! His energy and attentiveness was great as-well as the food and drinks recommended were 10/10. He recommended a Smokey old fashioned which was delicious as-well as the Jerk chicken which went CRAZY. I will definitely be back for the food and drinks and especially for the bartender JC!!“

“Jerk chicken 10/10Brown stew chicken 9.5/10Beef patty 8.9/10Ive tried from many Jamaican restaurants and this is by far the best one for my liking. Flavor of Jerk chicken was out of this world. Packed with spices and flavors. Perfectly seasoned. I will try their curry chicken and oxtail next time.“

“I have visited several African restaurants in DMV. De.Raanch restaurants and Bar is absolutely bed when it comes real restaurants serving food.I heard so much about De Rannch: The pioneer of authentic African restaurants restaurants. We came here today to find out for ourselves. Upon entering the door, we were greeted with a smiling face by the lady who was behind the counter..She then walked up to the dinning room and sat us down .The menu is a light booklet with all the motherland foods. I decided to go for the hard to find items: Ishiehu, Nkobi, ugba,and bitter leaf soup. My friend ordered abach( African salad) to our surprise all these items were brought to our table hot and fresh. We looked at each other and said this is it. The management is serious about thier business. No stories just good authentic food.The environment is very clean. No smells, tables are shining. The restrictions are clean. This is what I cal restaurants. I strongly recommend De Ranch for the restaurants to treat your out of town guests.“

“Thanks to Yelp for this perfect find! It was walking distance from my hotel in Navy Yard & im sooo glad because we are soooooo good! Had to walk it off after, LOL! Our server was a cool & funny Nigerian man that was very helpful + attentive. They had great music going from when we walked up and even after we left! It was a beautiful day so we opted to sit outside. Food: 12/10!!! Jerk Wings: We tore it up before we could even get a picture! Sooo good, well sized & full of flavor but not overpowering. Oxtail & Butter Beans: I'm ready to return for this plate! Fall off the bone oxtails Escovitch Red Snapper: This was really good! Cooked very very well, as if it were from the islands. Jerk Pork Belly: this was different but good, and fatty. Collard Greens: 3/10-- not a fan, I think the coconut milk in it threw us off. Drinks: Piña Colada: the most refreshing & perfectly crafted piña colada I've ever had! I know I've said this before about another place but Bammy's is now #1!! Sooooo good my friend said forget her drink and ordered one Pain Killer: Strong but tasty. This is a must when I return to DC!!“

“The staff at this location was good, but the quality of the food was a problem. I ordered 2 salads and the lettuce on the salads was old and the spring mix and spinach were wilted. We had to pick a lot of it out. The meat however was flavorfully and tasty. The 2 side orders were tasty as well. As far as atmosphere, the floors were sticky and needed a good cleaning. The glass partition also needed to be cleaned. Overall, a little cleaning and attention to the food would have changed the whole experience.“

“This is worth the 20 minute drive. The owner was extremely kind. The food is excellent. The customer service was great (IYKYK, sometimes our people be kinda mean lol). The fresh juices are infused with ginger and delicious. And the curry is made to order!Prices are fair too!!!#supportblackbusiness!“

“I will take this time out of my busy schedule to write an honest and lengthy review, especially because I don't have a picture to add (You'll understand why as you read below ?). Well deserved too ?. For the years I've been living in Bowie, FINALLY a Jamaican ?? restaurant I can go to and enjoy every bite! ? when I get home from a long shift at work, the last thing on my mind is going in the kitchen. Ramoun is truly a hunger savior! I am truly impressed by the authentic Jamaican food I can get at my fingertips! I mean, every single thing my family and I have eaten at this restaurant makes our eyes roll in our heads and moments undisturbed, as the food touches our palate ?. I can't begin to name the many items we have tried from regular everyday food, to Special food (specific days for each meal) such as Stew peas, Red beef soup, Seafood and more. The delicious menu selection makes us salvate every time! My fave is the Fry Chicken with Curry Goat gravy on the rice and peas ? my daughter is over the moon for the Stew Peas lol. The true and original selection of drinks they offer are to die for! Not to mention, when that Pineapple ginger hits your throat, it's almost like an assurance of a quick fix to any inflammatory response, common cold has to go away ?. Just recently my family tried the rum cake and they still can't get over how tasty and moist it is! To top it off, the staff is extremely nice and pleasant, the ambience and atmosphere is great and always clean ? and the hours are very convenient. By the way, the graphic designer did an awesome job with that logo.Jay“

“My first experience at District Jerk was I’m not the best. They seemed to be having a not so good night with the heat coming through the open walk up window competing with the AC and more orders than food. However, Manager Marissa completely turned the experience around. She asked to join us then took a seat at our table and talked to us and reassured us that that day was an anomaly. That we should give District Jerk another chance. We ended up taking our food to go and boy was the food good. The softest most flavorful oxtail! And my son said that the jerk wings were then best he’d had (I can’t speak on it bc he ate them alllll down to the bone). Bc of the experience, because of Marissa’s demeanor, we went back two weeks later! We had the salmon, the curry goat and the Rasta pasta. Chef’s kiss. We are now regulars!“

“This is a no-frills place and kind of funky, which I like. We arrived on a Friday evening around 8 pm and it was rather busy. It took 30 minutes to make our food, menawhile we sat at a table listening to the vibrant music being played downstairs and the different music eminating from the bar upstairs. When our food was ready, it came in plastic containers with plastic utensils. We did tell them we were eating in, and I do wish they developed the ability to provide re-usable tableware to save the environment. Aside from that, the food was terrific, our conversation was easy, we did not have to shout over too loud music. It is one of favourite places in the area for Jamaican food.“

“I am a type 2 diabetic. I have a love/hate relationship with food. Finding something that won't spike my blood sugar super high is often difficult and frustrating. I chose the garlic chili salmon, a house salad and a jerk chicken meat only dish (for dinner).First of all, the garlic chili salmon was absolutely delicious. It was packed with flavor, not too spicy and not too sweet; the garlic and chili blend were perfect. My salad was fresh and packed with colorful vegetables such as grape tomatoes, red onion, romaine lettuce and shredded cheese.After about two hours from eating this delicious lunch, my blood sugar still remained within range. My meal was hearty, filling, flavorful and medically compliant. I am happy to say I will be returning.“

“YUM YUM YUM! The Curried Goat w/ rice is LIFE! And the Chef & Family is super duper sweet and helpful! They came to the African American Cultural Festival in PA and we were SO thankful for the smiles, service and especially the flavor! We ate it before we could even take pics, haha. Also try the juice...they're FULL of yummy flavor you don't usually find at the grocery store.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian Entrees and Appetizers. Something for everyone!Kid-friendliness: Super happy family serving you...family friendly for sure!Wheelchair accessibility: The food truck is easily accessible for wheelchair users. They also open the side ramp up so they can walk down to you to hand you food and take your order.Dietary restrictions: I was able to find some gluten free options!“

“The food was 10/10 and the costumer service was 20/10!!! They went above and beyond to provide the catering meal I had order, we forgot to pick up the salads and someone (might have been the GM) drove all the way to DC to bring the salads himself so that we could have the full meal. AMAZING! Our people loved the meal and we are so grateful!!“

“The minute I realized I was in the area I made it top priority to get there and when I did that’s when Heaven opened up to me. Yes I was blessed with the words to say, “Oxtail’s please!” With a big smile and loving personality the woman taking my order walked me through the sides. I must say that it was very hard paying attention due to the great smells of other very delicious meals being prepared. The atmosphere is so peaceful and very helpful, as I became excited to taste the masterpiece that was being produced just for me. So as I was called up to collect my meal all I could think about was eating, and yes you guessed right I didnt make it back to work however I pulled over in the parking lot and devoured the delicious food. Thank you Taste Buds for the very wonderful experience in food heaven“

“I ordered a catering order for about 20 people for a work event. As soon as I emailed Trini Vybez with my request, I received an almost instant response (not many places are responsive in my experience). They were on time and above all, my colleagues LOVED the food! Very tasty and we have zero leftovers. Will be returning in the future.“