31 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Alexandria

“My favorite is the waakye ( Rice & beans). I’ve tried waakye in Ghana and most of the big cities in the states but this one is a must try. Lately moved out of Va and my only ask from anyone visiting me is just that. Adding to my experience is auntie Rose, who prepares and serves with joy. Thank you auntie Rose.“

“Just moved here and found this place not too far from me. Very good authentic Jamaican food. Good service and excellent service. Portion sizes are excellent. I recommend oxtails , jerk chicken and brown stew . All the sides are excellent! As far as prices go , I am satisfied.“

“I visited Dōgon on June 24th, located within the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. The ambiance was exactly what I expected—warm, sophisticated, and distinctly urban chic.

While the pricing is on the higher end, the Afro-Caribbean cuisine more than justified the investment. From the moment we arrived until the conclusion of our meal, both the food and service were exceptional. Despite a full house of guests, the staff remained attentive, professional, and engaged throughout the dining experience.

If you’re looking for a distinctive and elevated dining experience in the DC area that showcases Afro-Caribbean flavors, Dōgon delivers. The combination of outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, and refined atmosphere makes it a destination well worth visiting.“

“What a vibe. Highly recommend“

“Food and drinks… absolutely amazing!“

“The restaurant was amazing. We had a great dinner with family. The chef, the wait staff and bartenders are beautiful spirits. Unfortunately, we were there on the hottest day of the summer and the dining room was a little uncomfortable... nonetheless the total experience made up for it! Please run to Isla! You won't regret it. (Hidden Jems upstairs for private dining and a cocktail lounge next door)“

“Gosh I love this place! Had never tried Caribbean food before, but I've decided that I love it! The space is very bright and welcoming. The server behind the counter was suuuper friendly, and his attitude lowkey matched the bright atmosphere. He was very patient as I was trying to figure out what I wanted, and some good recommendations on the sauces. I ordered a jerk shrimp bowl with various toppings like corn, carrots, shallots, coleslaw, etc. It was FIRE, I'm sad we were rushing cause I didn't have time to eat it all, but I'd definitely go back if I were to visit DC again.“

“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! ???“

“Friendly employees and delicious drinks“

“Told myself I’d start trying more restaurants around my neighborhood, so tonight’s pick was a new Caribbean spot. When I opened the delivery container and saw the oxtail wasn’t on top of the rice & cabbage, I immediately had questions. But after a few bites !! Whew. Everything was seasoned perfectly !! I’m interested to try more menu items.“

“I visited his location for a friend's song release party in the atmosphere was great. I just wish they had more bartenders and waiters in the area to serve food as it was a huge crowd. The drinks were strong and good, which I appreciate. I will definitely be visiting again.“

“Wow wow wow!!!!!!!! I expected to like the curry chicken but this was the best food I have had in YEARS. 20/10 stars!!! I had this from the Petworth community market. I will be following them wherever they go!!!!

I was not asked to write a review. The food was so good I googled to find their reviews and leave one.“

“BEAUTIFUL restaurant! A true gem! 💎 DELICIOUS dishes from jerk chicken, lamb chops, salmon, codfish cakes, brussel sprouts, broccolini, seafood chicken pasta (menu has a wide variety) and an array of specialty cocktails. The staff and ambiance of the upper/ lower levels were very comfortable and artistic elegance! I can't wait to return.“

“What a great place!! Food: delicious 💯 Place: beautiful💘 Drinks: excelent 💯 Services: Fast and Friendly 🧑‍🍳 Yes, I recommend Cuba Libre Rest. DC“

“Absolutely the most delicious Ox Tail Stew!!! Honestly everything on the menu is awesome. 5 🌟 peeps.“

“U was looking for something different today & happened upon your great establishment! I chose the oxtails with rice/beans & cabbage which didn’t disappoint ❤❤❤❤! Y’all did that as I had a friend from Kingston Jamaica that introduced me to this meat & you guys match it! Thank you for a wonderful Caribbean experience again! I enjoyed every bite!“

“The chicken is always amazing!!“

“I had oxtails, wings, Mac and goat! All of it was 👍🏿“

“Delicious meal. This woman Joan can cook. Everything was cooked to perfection, tender tasty. I ordered Egusi soup!!! She was kind and had great service too. It’s also one of the less expensive places I’ve seen. I’ll be gone my back today.“

“Olivia and Rez absolutely nailed it tonight! ✨ Together, their extensive experience in delivering exceptional service, hospitality, and atmosphere truly came together for a 5-star Grand Opening. My son and I had an amazing time! thank you, Liv & team!!!“

“The food and service is exceptional..“

“Cool concept it’s like +6 kitchens in 1. They offer a lot of different promos on social media. From Alana pizza, I ordered the burrata and the bacon pesto pizza. The burrata was really fresh and I enjoyed the pesto pizza. From Di Fara pizza, I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and meatball pizza. Not sure if it was dough or the pizza was undercooked, but I wish there was more of a crisp to the crust. I found myself chewing longer than expected.

Location was really clean and ordering via the app was easy. There’s plenty of street parking around the shopping center. Prices are high for the area. I would definitely be back to try some of the other restaurants.“

“I hard a curry goat with rice and peas. This dish is my favorite and no one should cook this sissy and get it wrong. I must say, it hit the right spot on every bite. Thank you 😊. Highly recommend that you eat at Spice restaurant. The rum cake was ever so delicious 😋. Thank you.“

“From the waiter, the restaurant is now fully absorbed into the deli as a full service deli sit down more than the older full restaurant. The BBQ is from another location and fantastic taste but smaller portions than if you goto the New Mexico location. Other food there is now so so. Used to be our goto spot but in losing its original flair and now half its seating it is mostly just there as a quiet space if you get deli food.“

“This is a nearby spot and couldn't be happier if it were any closer I'd be there everyday. Mama is the sweetest woman so hard working and very kind. The food is made with love and is worth every cent it's not expensive but it's worth every dollar. My favorite dish is jerk chicken, white rice, cabbage, and plantains with a side of coco bread?“

“Soooo good! Ordered catering for a family event and from the first bite everybody wanted to know where the food was from. The jerk salmon, chicken and cabbage is amazing! The white rice.. no words!“

“Awesome food, great service & awesome energy!!!“

“Imma hip you now, the tostone nachos with the shrimp *chefs kiss* and their spin on. Eggs Benedict is also good. Beautiful food that's looks just as good as ot tastes.

Kid-friendliness: During a certain time of day its family friendly. After 5pm it's still a chill vibe but remember adults don't give a jolly good damn bout your kids. I came to drink FINE DRINKS LIKE IM NOT IN DC??‍♀️“

“Quick service, food is great.“

“I ordered the small lunch, curry chicken with rice, peas, and cabbage. I was happy to see that there was a lunch size portion A
and I was also surprised with how much food I received. The food was flavorful. I would return for sure!“