Taste of the Caribbean

4.5
664 reviews

About

Jamaican Restaurant

Location

Taste of the Caribbean
1212 E Jefferson St, Seattle, WA
98122, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
664 reviews
5 stars
496
4 stars
90
3 stars
33
2 stars
18
1 star
27

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers frequently praised the food for its authentic flavors, generous portions, and standout dishes like oxtail and jerk chicken, though some reported inconsistencies in seasoning.

Service Experience

While many reviews highlighted friendly and welcoming staff, several customers noted slow service and occasional mix-ups with orders.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as having a vibrant and cozy atmosphere, often enhanced by live music, contributing to a lively dining experience.

Value for Money

Opinions on pricing varied, with some customers feeling the food was worth the cost, while others found it expensive for the quality received.

Customer Loyalty

Many patrons expressed a desire to return, indicating a strong customer loyalty driven by the overall experience.
  • QP
    Queen Philly
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    Native Philadelphia, PA in Seattle for business and stopped by. Food is AMAZING! I’m beyond happy with the service and food. 10 out of 10!
  • BD
    Bob Dillman
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    The jerk shrimp and the shrimp curry (plus the rice) rocked our world. One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Nice people. Will go again!! Yum!!
  • TT
    TajMahal707
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    Had a beef patty, oxtails with rice and peas, and a couple rum punch’s. Everything was great and the young lady that served me was really nice. I’ll be back next time I’m in town.
  • BB
    Bella Black
    Nov 3, 2025
    4.0
    Price: 2 plates of food, one vita malt, one side of plantains= $62 Only people who really love Caribbean food or are natives will like this price considering slow service, tacky ambiance . all others will be let down from the price. But still worth it for the true lovers. True value of the meal: $48, actually charged $62 with 15% tip totaling $71. No alcoholic drinks were included in this total but still surpassed $50 somehow…. My family is from Antigua so finding good Caribbean food in Seattle is definitely a challenge! We arrived, no hostess so we had to wait a little bit to be sat (there were only people sitting at the bar, the restaurant was empty). We ordered curry goat, jerk chicken and plantains at around 7pm. They were out of carrot juice, and coco bread what a bummer! Food arrived pretty fast and the curry goat was fantastic, the jerk chicken was also good, one drumstick was dry but the other was moist, seasoning was good. Having that curry goat really brought me back so I really enjoyed that. I put 4 stars because the service was extremely slow, although the waitress was super nice it's seems they have some regulars they like to socialize with so we had to physically get up to ask for the check after waiting and trying to flag her down for almost 15 mins. Ambiance was ok, the lights are super bright and the decorations are messy featuring Asian country flags but not even Antiguan flag :( I still tipped the waitress despite poor service, but if I go again and it happens again the staff will not receive a tip. I put 4 stars because often Caribbeans are pretty bad at customer service so I wasn't surprised but this place deserves to climb up and the only way they can do that is to make sure they meet American customer service standards in an American country! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good Caribbean food!!
  • SB
    Serge Badiane
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    Food is always great and the presentation and portions sizes are usually generous and consistent. Service can be slow at times but is friendly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Taste of the Caribbean

What are the regular operating hours of Taste of the Caribbean?

Taste of the Caribbean is open daily from Tuesday to Sunday, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and closed on Mondays.

Is Taste of the Caribbean open for delivery service?

Yes, Taste of the Caribbean offers delivery service from Tuesday to Sunday between 1:00 PM and 8:30 PM, and is closed on Mondays.