Best Caribbean Restaurant Grand Rapids Near Me

siera hull: This was my first time here and the food was absolutely delicious! So full of flavor and very generous portion sizes. Service was great and friendly as well !!

Greg Hull: Absolutely delicious with great service, the jerk chicken with red beans and rice at a level 3 was perfect for my taste! The coleslaw was very good as well!Recommended dishes Jerk Chicken, Spicy Coleslaw …More

Katie Hull: Delicious! And GREAT service! We will be back!!!

Michael Holmes: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Jerk ChickenMore

KILLy Munster: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Reco Scott: Literally the best Caribbean food I have ever tasted! I went back to back and if I didn’t live 45 mins away I would go again tomorrow. The Jerk Chicken was amazing and the Curry is even more delicious. The best part for me is the customer service Miss Olga displays. One woman show running effortlessly! Run there as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed!

Thomas Taylor: Great family friendly environment. The food was delicious.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Gumbo, Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat …More

Krystal VanBennekom: Best food in Grand Rapids!

katie v: Unique location with delicious food. We enjoyed the aroma of delicious spices as soon as we walked in the door. Appreciated the smile and personal touch Olga brought our experience.Recommended dishes Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat, Creole Cheesecake …More

Michelle Fountain: Once again, fabulous meals made by Olga. It has been a while so I had a difficult time deciding what to order. Curry chicken, outstanding. Gumbo was amazing.And the Caribbean fried rice was delicious.I was immediately reminded why I keep coming back!Thank you Olga for all your hard work and dedication!!

Shawn Bawulski: Fantastic Haitian food! Warm, interesting atmosphere. Olga herself is always there to greet you as a friend. The food is flavorful and complex, and I've not had anything on the menu that wasn't delicious. Highlights include the curry, gumbo, jerk chicken, fried plantains, and mixed fruit drinks.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Papaya and Mango, Spicy Coleslaw, Jerk Chicken, Gumbo, Curry Chicken Parking space Plenty of parking …More

Brittany: One of my favorite spots! Food is always delicious made to order and I just adore Olga!!!! Always a warm welcome and I just know she puts love in every recipe! ❤️

Ashe DeDeaux: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Creole Cheesecake, Spicy Coleslaw, Jerk Chicken, Gumbo, Caribbean Fried Rice, Curry Chicken, Seafood Gumbo, Curry GoatMore

Jessica Payne: Wonderful staff and absolutely amazing food!

Joginder Sahni: INCREDIBLE food with an tremendous owner. Don't miss it, and dont go too high up on the spice! I enjoy really hot food and 3 was good for me, and I could manage a 4 if needed.

Vince Catalanotti: You have to try their coleslaw. I had a dish with GOAT as the protein. Mild tasting meat in a spicy melieu of veggies and served with white rice. Simple setting, helpful staff. You can pick the spicey-hot level of your meal. Take a walk on the wild side! Ask for 4 out of 5!We split an order of fried Plaintains. Not spicey. Taste like potato! Golden brown, hot off the grill holden briwn & crispy. Needs salt.

Nia S: Unprofessional and gossips about customers to other customers! . Food is really good. Attitude is the opposite

Matt B: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Charlotte Bawulski: It was one of the most amazing meals I've ever had in my life! Amazing foot and drinks! Great service and cool place. I'd recommend it. The spice there is great!😃

Gregory Hatt: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

R S: First time here, better than Irie Kitchen in terms of being more Jamaican and not reinvented. The chicken and oxtail meat fell off the bone but lacked flavor (needs some good seasoning not just it being spicy). The oxtail had more flavor than the jerk chicken. Rice was mushy. Jamaican beef patty was not the best but better than irie’s. Not coming back and do not recommend. Slaw needs work and plantains were good. Festival looking thing can go. Overall glad we tried so it’s off of our list.

amos saint fleur: My jerk chicken was Burnt, oxtail was ok, rice was not good, too much water made the rice too soft and too sticky. Jasmine rice may solve this. Next time I’m in town I will stop by again. Im expecting that real Caribbean flava.

Fertile Ground: Can't judge the food. We stood inside for 5 minutes, and no one came to the front to take our orderService: 1/5|Atmosphere: 2/5 …More

Curt Pugh: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Rice and Beans, Jerk Chicken White Meat, Jerk ChickenMore

Thomas Taylor: Delicious food which is not over priced. The owner was friendly and welcoming.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Mamie Bryant: Food is delicious. Slow service. N not always open at times stated on sign on door. Oxtails are wonderful.Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Curried Goat, Festivals 4, Beef Patty, Jerk Wings, Coleslaw …More

Carol Neuman: Good experienceFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Thuya Mintun: Amazing, food is great and service is great also. I ordered the jerk chicken and the taste was explosive and very tasty. The order came with more than I thought, it had rice, cabbage, and bread that is sweet. 10/10 would definitely go to again.

Air Bone: Good food!!

SOPHISTICATED LADIES: Use to be betterFood: 3/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 3/5 …More

christian topil: Not too spicy, looking forward to the goatFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Lead By Lifestyle: Best in town a must try jerk chicken is my go to

evron simon: Food: 5/5More

Dr Shoes: Authentic

Jalonda Mills: Food was really hot we tried the jerk chicken service was also good

Toni Hall: From a yaadie perspective this is the closest it will get to being away from home. The food is on point and whenever I get the chance I always go here to get a taste of Jamaica

Exp Bely: I've been to a lot of Jamaican places since I moved away from Grand Rapids and nothing compares to the seasonings he uses in his food. His Curry Shrimp and all his food is sooooooooo well made. My favorite place to eat in Grand Rapids!

Michael Mast: Best to call 24hrs in advance. Great food reasonably priced.

Team Natural Chic: Great food. Authenic Jamacian meal. Good price.

Julie Frazier: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Irie Jerk Chicken, Curry ChickenMore

Joseph Akers: Amazing food! Great choices of vegan options too. Only Open on the weekends but it's a good thing because I probably would be fatter if it was open everyday.Vegetarian options: Vegan and dairy free

Meloniece Phillips: The food 😋 😍 is always good👍.

Alex Ob1: You haven't lived until you've eaten here.

Njuguna Gathungu: The best restaurant I ever been too in Grand rapids, I am grateful for a restaurant that has all organic options no where else in Grand rapids does it so I barley bother with other places and Irie Kitchens food is authentic.They have a great environment the people are amazing and they just updated their menu and are always making superb improvements and listen to the customers definitely a place you would u in way regret! Especially if you love flavor.Vegetarian options: They have a vegan sampler which is the bomb and Iries prices are good tooDietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegan, diary free, grain free, organic, keto and more options and diet you are pursuing they have accommodating options.

lyriq shawdy: Literally my favorite spot in town! I eat here at least twice a week! I got a thang for that Jerk chicken baby! Super delicious! Great vibe! The staff and owner are always so pleasant!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Janeice Pope: Vegetarian options: They are all really good 👍🏾😋Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Dilla Veg, Red Beans & Rice, Fried Plantains, Jerk Tofu …More

arthur brown: My favorite place to go in Grand Rapids.. I actually drive from kalamazoo all the time just to come and eat ... Amazing staff and food... Thanks "Pops" 👌🏿

Elijah Williamm: Irie kitchen is the best restaurant in Grand Rapids. If anyone tells you it isnt, they are a flippin loser

Emilee B.: Amazing food and ginger beer! Quick service style, order at the counter and eat there or to-go. Curry Goat was flavorful and generous portions. The fried corn bread and plantains were great side. Spicy chicken sandwich also recommended. Definitely get the ginger beer drink!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Goat Curry Box with Festival Bread, Fried Plantains Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot …More

Octavia McKinney: Listen this is the only place I will buy food from. Chicken is so soft it melts in your mouth. 10/0

Toni Hall: Amazing experience… the food taste like back home. Season just right and have the right amount of spice(pepper) and I got value for the money spent. The men who worked there were very customer oriented and easy going… fun to talk with and I definitely will be going back. Glad I stumbled upon them and I highly recommend this place. It’s clean and very efficient and customer focus. Thanks Pops Irie😃

Hanna Fellinger: The Vegan sampler easily fed two of us and was SO GOOD! The black bean and lentil dishes were tremendously tasty and our favorites. Everyone working there was so kind. All around, can't wait to go back!!!! Yum!!!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

L R: Best jerk tofu! Veggies were great, too!

Jesse Eaves: First time here and were we glad we came upon this gem! Jerk chicken was delicious as well as their rice and Roti (like a tortilla). Will definitely be going back and staff was cool.

Mary Higgins: Delicious, plenty of vegan options. Spicy ginger juice. Friendly staff. Not a huge seating area, open Friday-Sunday. 10/10

Esraa Jallad: Ordered the jerk chicken. The quality of meat served was very questionable. However, my husband enjoyed the lamb curry.

LeeAnne Niedzielski: Went here on a whim, and it was a great choice. The staff was so helpful with my allergy restrictions, and it was really just a wonderful experience. Will be returning and recomending.

Shawn Dunbar: Hospitality & customer is outstanding!!!!. They are always Kind, friendly & polite. The food is always fresh & hot. My husband & I love ❤️ this restaurant. Thank you IRIE’s Kitchen for providing Excellent customer service like is supposed to be! God Bless!! ☺️

Patti McConnell: Our company decided to mix things up for annual taco Tuesday and added empanadas to our menu. Because of the construction on Cesar E. Chavez Ave, it wasn't easy to get to, but was it ever worth the extra effort! In addition to the empanadas, we were treated with plantains and rice and beans. Everything was delicious and our employees were very appreciative of the addition to the tacos.

Salma Chavez: La comida deliciosa!Pero el señor viejo que atiende no me dio mi cambio y cuando lo exigí dijo que ya había cerrado la caja, olvido poner mi soda y cuando regrese dijo que nunca la cobró. Nunca e visto un lugar que no de cambio, yo pagué con uno de $20 por 1 empanada, un plato simple y una coca y luego dijo que nunca me cobro la soda ! Muy mal educado ! Si no sabe como cobrar a la gente mejor aléjese de la caja registradora..

Andrea Nobel: Maria was such a special woman. She made my Lucy feel so important, and shared stories that I couldn't get enough of, and wish I could hear more often. She made our usually short, uneventful trip to Sabor Latino a moment in our memory banks that will never be forgotten!! The empanadas are out of this world, I love the chicken with a small but of green sauce on each bite☺️

Frank Pena: The best Dominican food on this area..!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Justin Trudeau: The Brinca Cercas Tira Flechas Inditos around Grandville Ave are lucky to have a Spanish alternative to their Central American food. The empanadas are amazing.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Lanaesia Green Boyd: I just love it

Maria Vanderlugt: The owner always seems upset she is not very friendlyFood: 3/5|Service: 1/5|Atmosphere: 1/5Recommended dishes Empanadas Beef, Bistek Encebollado …More

shiquiona hobson: Love the service that was given very polite. Rice is my favorite very hot .. I ask for bread and they didn’t make bread but the owner went above beyond to make me some bread with my 🍚 rice . I love her for that … Thank you ..

Junior Jose: Good service 👍Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Christina Marguerie: Food: 1/5|Service: 1/5|Atmosphere: 1/5More

Raymond Quiles: Good food but the service is extremely slow...

Aaron Savage: Absolutely authentic, fast and friendly service. We had steak and Puerto Rican rice and a chicken thigh with Dominican rice, beef empanada, and a chicken empanada. Everything was excellent! The steak and chicken were cooked to order while we waited. The empanadas were available hot and ready to go. We were looking for authentic Latino food, and we found it. We'll be back again soon!

Jose Garcia: A great place to eat, don't don't miss out. I recommend it to everybody.

Joel Sánchez: If you're looking for Dominican food with a great taste this is the place you're looking for. Just come and enjoy. Highly recommended.

Kimberly Atkinson (Sparkle): A hidden favorite gem of mine. They don’t have a menu but they have authentic Puerto Rican food, so just try it all. From beef or chicken empanada’s to stewed chicken or steak and rice. They also have phenomenal limonade and horchata. Don’t know what your ordering? Don’t worry, you’ll love it. They only have take out.

Tanirr brown: Poor service ! They don't care about any customers why would they care about giving us clean food ? Don't eat here also the prices always are different .you can make this home for under 20 bucks which is now what they've been charging

Camille Cave: Great food, it’s a small menu but everything is delicious. Definitely recommend the empanadas!

jeweline brown: Sad to write this I love this place but I’m sad to say that I will not be back due to poor customer service I came in Dominican lady was very rude as I seen her be nice to other racial same as her so sad my favorite place to visit when I come to in town from AZ thumbs down !

GhostDogg Vid's: Love the food

Latin King: Overpriced, and the quality and flavor is no good!!!Food: 1/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 1/5 …More

Joseph Bolton: Great authentic Dominican food. Respectable family owned business.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Bohio Criollo, Sunflower Tostones Y Maduros, Beef Stew …More

Johana Villanueva: Delicioso, las empanadas estaban muy ricas, calientitas, y pedimos el Jibarito para 2 personas y super deli😋Sin duda, regresaría.

Caleb Befus: Caribbean food!

Milca Velazquez: Everything was delicious, and the service was excellent 👌. I'm definitely going back!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Flan De Coco, Fried Plantains Dietary restrictions accommodated Not sure …More

ange nitty: It says Puerto Rican restaurant but it’s actually Dominican food! I’m Puerto Rican but I love Dominican food so it worked out! Food was ok, nothing really to brag about. The beans tasted really good with some white rice but the arroz con gandules and pernil needed to be flavored a little better. Very very bland..

Jalina Robinson: Food has always been great, however the service is terrible, was told I could get extra juice on my meat 😂 and that they don’t have potatoes which I know for a fact they do I’ve gotten them multiple times before. Never going back 😊🤷🏾‍♀️

Yanersy Valdes: I’m giving one star to be able to write my review and because I’m a fan of fried plantains and those were good even though they were few for what they charged me for them. I work in all the states and when I got to Michigan I looked for a restaurant to eat good latin food because i'm cuban. I didn’t like it at all, the goat was half salty and with a lot of skin, the red beans (supposedly) had no flavor at all, my partner's leg was dry and bland and the rice with pigeon peas seemed dry and discolored from the previous day. Not to mention that all the portions were small compared to the price they have. Despite the fact that I live in Florida where there is very delicious Hispanic food, I do not consider myself a picky person with food, but I only stated my criteria here so that it serves as a reference for others.

Jackie Radford: I love them.

Laura Casaletto: 2023 and 2022:That meat volcano (Bohio Criollo)still rocks. The volcano part is composed of masa and plantain, some of that fried and then mashed so there are tiny flavorblast crunchies, mixed with spices and lots of ground parsley (all this is guessing) with fabulous sauce "lava," and beef, chicken and shrimp landsliding down the sides. Also peppers and onions. There's lots of other good stuff available too. Great empanadas. But I'm sticking with my volcano. Heads up: you will have a bit of a wait on Bohio Criollo because they make it to order. Worth it. It's a family owned place and I heard about it from another happy diner. There's some wonderful orchids growing in their window. Just another indication of people who do things well.

TwoPeople Talking369: The food and service is absolutely amazing. I've lived and worked in the area for 20 years and can't believe it's been right under my nose all this time. The flavor and tenderness of the meat is amazing!!!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Bradley Freestone: Food was very authentic, and delicious. Service was fantastic, and they had a lot of options. All very goodRecommended dishes Assorted Empanadas, Beef Stew Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot …More

C T (Cin): I love this place. Been coming for almost ten years and they never disappoint. Their customer service is excellent and their food is even better. My favorite part about this place is the ready to eat food and the empanadas. I lean on this place when we have office potlucks, bring in a bunch of empanadas and everyone is happy. Try it! Their whole menu is BOMB.

Maria Rivera: We found this restaurant after we went to visit Grand Valley University and omg we were not disappointed at all. The service was amazing, friendly and very helpful. The food was amazing. I felt like I was eating back in Puerto Rico. We had some cheese and chicken empanadas. Rice with peril, tostones, some yuca and shrimp. The food was so good and since we were almost 4 hours away, we took home some sancocho and more tostones. We will definitely come back and enjoy some authentic Puerto Rican food. Thank you so much for an amazing dinner.

Lawrence Chavez: I had my first taste of Puerto Rican food from here and it was amazing! The staff was helpful in explaining the dishes and answering our questions, and even offering recommendations. We had the mofongo with beef and the Bohio Criollo. Definitely coming back for more 👍Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and kids menu for the little ones with a specific taste

Dora Miranda: Antes cocinaban buenísimo pero las últimas 2 veces que fuimos a comer la comida estaba malisima y los empleados discutiendo a toda boca

Ivonne Valle: Wendy, who take my order, was great. 👍Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Idriana Velez: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Cuban Rice and Pork, EmpanadaMore