The Top 5 Caribbean Restaurants Near Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL, has some of the best Caribbean restaurants outside of, well, the Caribbean! So when you’re new in town, you’ll find plenty of restaurants to choose from. If you’d like our opinion on which ones to visit, we’ve got some suggestions to keep your tummy satisfied.

The Top 5 Caribbean Restaurants Near Jacksonville, FL

1. Irie Diner

Great food and outstanding service are what you’ll find here at Irie Diner. Their top-notch meals are cooked to perfection using only the freshest ingredients. We suggest the appetizer combo with conch fritters, the jerk wings, or the jerk fries, all of which are seasoned very nicely. For an entree, try the curry goat with rice, the sweet plantains, the macaroni pie, or the red beans and cabbage. For dessert, don’t pass up on the rum cake.

2. Spices

This family-owned eatery cooks up traditional plates with freshly prepared flavors, such as oxtails, curry chicken, and patties. Try the jerk chicken, curry goat, spicy curry shrimp, coco bread, spinach patties, or meat patties. You can choose from mild or spicy beef. The portions are generous and the prices are decent. Dine in their colorful environment, or call in for a takeout order.

3. Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant

This is a Caribbean truck offering takeout at affordable prices. A small gem, actually, that serves homestyle Jamaican meals and baked goods. They also offer delivery and catering services, so you can feed a group. Start with the cornbread, which is a must, in our opinion. We suggest the curry chicken, chicken roti, veggie chunks, the beef or veggie patties, or the jerk pocket for an entree. Add a side of steamed cabbage or fried plantains. For delivery, they offer $12 off your first purchase when you order through Grubhub.

4. Balla’s

Don’t judge a restaurant by its outward appearance—otherwise, you might miss a delicious opportunity! For great oxtail, eat here. We enjoy the stewed beef, curry chicken, brown stew shrimp with beans and rice, and the cabbage dish, which is perfectly cooked. The portions are sufficient as well, so you’ll probably have leftovers.

5. Green Tree Cuisine

When you want a quick bite, order for takeout or delivery from this establishment. They serve rich, flavorful, homecooked food, such as curry goat, beef oxtail, and creole salmon steak. All entrees are served with rice, plantains, and veggies. They also have a variety of vegetarian options, such as the curry coconut chickpea stew, boiled plantains with sauteed vegetables, or the quinoa salad bowl. Wash it all down with a passion, green vibe, or tropic smoothie.

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