The Family Eatery

401 Potomac Ave, Quantico
(571) 406-6958

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Every time I've been here the service & food has been great. Ms. Judy is very welcoming. I love stopping by!

Highly recommend the oxtails & collard greens.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Rice and Peas Plantain and Greens

Jorge Rodriguez

Ms. Crawford is the sweetest lady you'll ever meet and the food is amazing. Highly recommend if you're in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Coco Bread, Jerk Chicken, Beef Patty, Glazed Lemon Pepper Chicken

Jonathan Carter

I had the large curry goat with some rice and peas, mac and cheese, collard greens, and some of their new salmon nuggets and everything was SO good! Everything was very well seasoned, especially for the main dish. The salmon nuggets are a hit for me. The jerk sauce and the tartar sauce were just icing on the cake. Will definitely be coming back again for more. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Bites and Fries, Coco Bread, Bake & Saltfish, Beef Patty, Sauce Chicken Wings

Audrey Gentry-Brown

I should of walked out when I asked what kind of roti and the lady was unsure of what I meant. After a little back and forth she advised they had dahl puri and buss up shot. I orded dahl puri with curry goat. The goat needed salt and the roti was very thick. A couple of hours after eating it I was nauseous. The next day I was vomiting. That's what I get for being adventurous. I'll stick to getting roti when I'm back home in the Bronx.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Cedric H.

I've passed this gem of a place many times but nevthought to stop by as I never thought much of it and often just stuck with what I knew (S&G, BreadMe, etc). But boy have I been missing out. Just wanting something different I went off the recommendation of a co-worker and decided to try this little quaint place. Consideriner g I've never ventured here before I figured I would go with something basic. I'm not very social so having the option to order online made viewing their menu and ordering seamless and without pressure. I ordered a large plate of fried fish (whiting) with three sides collard greens, cabbage, and Mac and cheese and honestly I could have ordered more as I so wanted to try the plantains, fries, and more but any more than what I already had would have me sleeping through my shift lol. Not even a minute after ordering I received a call tell me that they didn't have enough fish to complete the size of my order and I could either wait until more was made, order a different item and/or size, or they could add a small entree. I chose the latter, having both fish AND chicken. Which served me fine because I wanted to try the whole smorgasbord of a menu. Upon entering for the first time I was hit with a homey decor that definitely emphasized the "family" aspect. The lady that tended my order was very polite and with me ordering online I was in and out. The seasoned aroma wafted through the air as I drove back to work and man I could not wait. Here's my breakdown:
Cabbage - tender, kinda smoky, perfect amount of heat but not overbearing, just kisses the palette

Collards - nice bite, slight earthy undertone and seemed to have a hint of a vinegar taste

Mac and cheese - practically perfect but would have preferred a little more chew to the noodles, not a deal breaker just personal preference as these noodles melt in your mouth

Whiting - tasted like home fish fry. Wish I had some bread with it. Perfectly seasoned

fried chicken - never been a fan of full size drums (sue me lol) so these drumettes and flats were right up my alley. Often I've come across chicken that sacrifices crispiness for flavor or vice versa but there is no compromise here

This was definitely a true sampler and for only $18, with a soda (12oz can) I might add, oh yeah they have a repeat customer with me and I'm getting the plantains next time for sure lol. Long story short be sure to check out this little home eatery and if you have continue to tell your friends and/or co-workers about it as it won't disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Fried Fish Whiting - Large

Jonathan Dookie

Amazing Chicken Curry and roti. Just like Grandma made.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Roti

DigBick Jamaica

Fine dining West Indian and American style. Try the oxtail and the lemon pepper wings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Bites and Fries, French Fries, Fried Chicken, Curry Chicken, Curry Chicken - Small, Coco Bread, White Bread, Fried Fish, Jerk Sauce Only, Jerk Chicken - Small, Veggie Roti, Roti, Fish Sandwich, Fish and Chips, Bake & Saltfish, Rice & Peas, Beef Patty, Sauce Chicken Wings, Jerk Chicken, Mac N Cheese

Laquinton Geter

Food is delicious. I try something new everytime I visit and haven’t been let down yet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Guylbert Fernandez

Such nice people and omg the food is amazing especially potatoe salad and fried fish yummm a lot of love in this place and food. Thank u!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Mac N Cheese

ALAN THOMAS

Good food, Definitely my go to for lunch!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tam Tam

I am Jamaican and I ordered the curry chicken and it was a watery tasteless soup no sign of any curry. This is not Jamaican food and i would not waste your money eating here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

D D

Love this place! Great prices and the food taste like a home cooked meal. Always made fresh, no worries about chemical filled food. They are friendly and welcoming people. We visit here frequently.

Vegetarian options: Lots of Veggie options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken

Blue Girl

So far I had great experience with this quaint little place. Owner is super friendly and sweet. I came in at lunch and tried their Fish and Chips, Mac & Cheese and Collards green. They open at 11 am and closes at 6 pm. I suggest placing your order ahead of time instead of waiting if you have limited lunch time. It’s also a great place to pick up dinner since they’re still open by the time you get out of office hours if you work on base. My food was delicious, I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

angel anti

First time customer and will definitely come back for more. Delicious Jerk Chicken. Will try out other menu next.

Natiera Lickfeldt

My husband and I always stop in when we are in need of some authentic carribbean and/or comfort food! We have tried the oxtail, j*** chicken, beef patties and fried chicken. All tasted so good and you get a very generous portion. I also can't forget to mention this is a family run business and they really make you feel a part of it when you visit.

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