(abeautifullife) Jamaican Cafe

First let me say, it was refreshing to be in a space with no drama with all the liquor flowing?. The food was immaculate, everything was well seasoned and came out hot and fresh *as it should have for the wait*, but my four stars is for the service and forced tip; the waitress we had was amazing and very attentive *as much as she could have been* there were plenty of other staff walking around, dont know what there jobs were so don't wanna speculate. There is a mandatory 20% gratitude added to EVERY CHECK no matter the size of your party. The food is already "expensive" so adding on a 20% gratitude, expect to spend more. I don't mind the gratitude but that should be left up to the patrons, when most of the time those tips are pooled and the waiter or waitress helping you won't even see the entire tip. *even though I additional tipped my waitress graciously*, she deserved it. The Oxtail mac was hot, bubbling The Salmon and shrimp, seasoned but over cooked The curry and jerk chicken, great and slightly spicy*obviously* All was amazing Would I go again, yes, just with a larger party to make sense of the added 20% gratitude

The esthetic is nice and music is okay. The food was not good at all I spent 65 dollars and ate 4 bites. Callaloo was burnt, rice was undercooked, and the Ackee And salt fish was like porridge ??‍♀️. I could go to Dat Moi Market and make all of this myself for a fraction of what I paid and it would taste better. Our table was so small the server couldn’t fit everything we ordered.

Nope. I am Jamaican. Would not recommend the Jerk Chicken. At all. Maybe the other foods are okay but that was my first time and I doubt I’ll be going back. I’m normally quite generous with ratings. But they should not call that jerk chicken. The sauce was like a weird pepper sauce with a black pepper base. (It literally did not taste like jerk sauce). Like a real yaadie, I asked for gravy on the rice. BAD IDEA. Then I couldn’t eat the rice too. The best part was the plantains. 0/10. Sorry.

This food right here! Amazing and delicious! I ordered the big plate of Oxtails as well the Jerk Shrimp Bowl and they are Heavenly! Wow! Try tried the Beef Patty and was wowed again. Planning to eat my way through the whole menu! ?

Excellent. Food is authentic and beautifully presented. Drinks are aesthetically pleasing and delicious Service was on point and constantly present! The restaurant is relaxed lounge style dining . TOP 5 for LA! Black women owned!!!!

By far the best Jamaican food I've ever had! Both the oxtail and the jerk chicken are equally mouthwatering. Request oxtail gravy on top of your meal! It improves the rice tremendously!! I've had better coleslaw, but it's a nice contrast to the meat and rice! Strongly recommended!!! This size is sufficient for two meals!! My boyfriend and I ordered a large, and it lasted all day!

I ate the oxtail-and-macaroni dish. It was VERY GOOD! I am eager to return. Although some of my party's meals took a while, the service was excellent. Bring your patience, for the reward will be worth it.

I'll come prepared with a larger appetite because the menu made me drool and I'd love to eat both the lamb and the oxtail Mac & cheese. Also excellent was the cotton candy mimosa. We're coming back.