Reviews of Dunns River Island Cafe. (Restaurant) in Tampa (Florida).

Dunns River Island Cafe

755 Reviews

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Jamaican restaurant

11154 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612, United States

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Information of Dunns River Island Cafe, Restaurant in Tampa (Florida)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Dunns River Island Cafe

janet eason

Had Jamaican food for the first time here, it was delicious! I had a vegan patty (they were out of beef and chicken), and brown stew chicken with cabbage. It could have had more cabbage but it was all amazing! The staff were polite, helpful and professional. Excellent experience, I'll definitely be back!

sigmaqueen

Had brunch on Sunday of the Labor Day weekend. The place had a lot of people in it. Although we forgot to make reservations and we had 11 people in our party they were able to accommodate us in less than 30 minutes. The atmosphere is lively. There was a saxophonist there and a female singer who was phenomenal. There's also a DJ who plays in between sets. The menu itself was wonderful it had something for everyone. If you want something big it was there if you wanted something small available they even have vegetarian options. The drinks were not as pricey as I expected them to be. They had many options cocktails fresh juice and Caribbean sodas. I looked at reviews and pictures before going. Pictures of some of the foods may not be accurate. I ordered extra waffle because the picture showed that you got two little pieces of the waffle. That's not true. I ended up with a lot of food. This place is truly worth a visit

Rebecca T

This place is a vibe for Brunch.🖤 The music was great and the energy was great. Now our server not bringing us a mini pitcher for bottomless mimosas($30 bottomless mimosas per person) and moving super slow were the only issues. The food tasted great the drinks were strong I would give this place 8/10 only because of service. I will be back for another brunch.

LADY AJ

The food was great! Literally everything we ordered was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious! We ordered the ackee and saltfish cups for appetizer. Delish! I ordered the steamed snapper with lobster tail, rice and peas, and cabbage. Omg it was amazing! And my aunt and uncle both ordered the curry goat and oxtail combo with rice and peas and cabbage. There was not one thing that wasn't absolutely amazing! We also ordered a side of festival which was PERFECT as well! The only complaint I have was my drinks. I ordered a mojito and was told there was nobody that knew how to make it. Which was fine, so I just ordered a jack and ginger ale. Our waitress brought me a jack and ginger beer. (I hate ginger beer lol) so I told her I'm sorry can I get a jack and ginger ale instead of ginger beer please, I don't like ginger beer. She apologizes and brings back another jack and ginger beer and runs off. So I walk over to the bar with the drink and tell the bartender listen I told her twice I ordered ginger ale, not ginger beer and she brought me the same thing twice I thought she understood me but i guess she didn't. He tells me well unfortunately we do not have ginger ale. I say, ok so I'll take a jack and cola. He pours my new drink (for the third time) I get back to the table and take a sip and it's definitely not jack and cola. It tastes like cognac (which I also hate) I tell them this was the third mistake with my drink and they said well I'm sorry but you're going to have to pay for 2 of them I can only take one off. At this point I don't even care because the food was so amazingly good. I will also most definitely be returning because of how delicious it was, but now I just know not to order any drinks from there. We drove an hour and a half for some great Jamaican food because the food in North Port, FL SUCKS, and Dunns River Island Cafe did not disappoint!

Natasha Dula

Went for Sunday brunch and it was excellent. I had fried lobster tail and waffle and unlimited mimosa’s. The service was great the staff was great and very friendly. We had a group of 5 people and everyone was satisfied. I will definitely come back.

Katrina McQueen

I really had a phenomenal time here. The ambience was laid back and chill. Service would have received 5stars but it be for the delay in the bar drinks we ordered that we ended up canceling due to the time. But the server was really great and receptive. The chicken and waffles were on point. The drinks we did receive were good as well. I definitely recommend this spot as an adult getaway for the grown and sexy. Also there were a couple birthday parties being thrown there which were really nice.

Cabrini Smith

The food was great. Lobster and waffles. Lack the amount of staff for the amount of people. If you are having a special event, you anticipate that you will have a bigger turn out and should staff appropriately. It took well over an hour for our food and some came out cold and not together.

Dominique

A friend of mine booked a brunch party for my bday, myself and 2 others arrived first and were greeted by the rudest host ever! As soon as we walked in she rudely asked if we had a reservation before even saying hello or good morning, we replied yes then she asked what's the name with a look of pure disgust! I wasn't feeling my best so I had one of my friends speak with her. We were booked for a party of 15, we were sat at a table that could fit 7 ppl. The other waiters did accommodate us, however it kind of took a while. But that was fine the whole party hadn't arrived yet. Another waitress came to the table at one point and asked why we were taking tables that they didn't have available as if we brought tables to the restaurant with us.... Our waitress was nice but very frantic for some reason from beginning to end lol. Because we had a large party she was not comfortable with the ppl who ordered the bottomless mimosas to have their own carafe I'm assuming in fear that others who did not pay for that would be drinking the mimosas, so in turn it was taking forever for those ppl to get their drinks. Outside of the major service flaws the FOOD WAS GREAT, SHOUT OUT TO THE KITCHEN STAFF AND THE DRINKS WERE GREAT AS WELL GO SEE LALA AT THE BAR! The music was very good as well.

Karlene Williams

The food was excellent. I had the brown stew chicken, rice and peas, and cabbage. It really was one of the best I've had from a Jamaican restaurant so far. My one issue was that I found a piece of hair in my plate, so I didn't feel comfortable finishing my food. This restaurant should stick with their recipe, but they definitely need to work on cleanliness.

LIVING WELL INC

Wonderful and cool vibes every time. The staff, music and food is an experience you must have for yourself. #livingwell#blessed#

Cindy B

First time there on a Friday night and the vibe was great. The music/band was amazing. I ordered the oxtail large and was pleased with the portion size but they were a little tough. Our waitress was great considerwe we're with a large party she kept up great! Would definitely go back.

Kandi K

Omg I finally found the best Jamaican food in Tampa 😋 I moved here 7 years ago from West Palm Beach and have tried many different Caribbean food spots. This the one people!🚨🔥🔥

Rothschild Dort

Even til this day I still eat their tofu because I think it's the best. I respect their amazing vegan and vegetarian options. I've had their jerk chicken which is pretty yummy. They always seem to be out of plantains and patties though. Customer service definitely needs improvement and the food is never ready when you get there.

Patricia Bryan Rodriguez

The food is actually not bad here at all definitely an island Jamaican style of cooking for sure. However the prices are excessively High. As a matter of fact the prices are excessively high for all Jamaican restaurants in the area. It is not this way in Jamaica or any other Caribbean country so I don't know why this is so in america. A plate of oxtail for US$20? Absolutely incredible. If you were to go to Jamaica to buy a plate of oxtail it would be about half this much in US Dollars meaning about US$10.

MikaOccasion Event Coordinator

Visiting from Houston, I would say I am a pretty good judge of food. It was delicious. I have visited Jamaica many times and would say this is the closest thing to being on the island. Thank you for great service, scrumptious food and impeccable vibes.

Emmanuel Rosario

Best jerk chicken !! Good portions good price great flavor. I see a lot of people complaining about the services, I eat here multiple times a week never had an issue. And the lunch specials are the best deal in the area

Toni R

Favourite Jamaican restaurant in Tampa because it tastes like my grandmas cooking and I get healthy portions. 2nd photo I dined in and it's still great.

Woah There

My family and I come here often for Sunday Brunch and I love it. It's our favorite brunch in Tampa as it has the perfect blend of food, drinks, and music. The unlimited mimosas are not to be taken lightly.😅🤣 Had some of us walking sideways. The people in there are always kind and make the experience that much better. DJs play a perfect blend of old and new school RnB, Rap, Afrobeats, and Caribbean music. And lastly, food is always top tier. Ever dish beats the next. I thought the fried lobster tail and waffles was my forever meal until I had that oxtail pasta.😮‍💨 My favorite type of vibe. ❤️

2ndclascitzen

Liked the food but they intentionally ignore your call in order after 8:00, customer service is for me is the issue, other than that I enjoy the food . I think they try and do too much, restaurant by day and night club at night!

Andrea Aitcheson

Everything was Delicious!!!!!!!!! Do not hesitate you will be hooked!

Brandon collins

I’m from Houston Tx flavor town of the world and here in tampa visiting and stopped here and this place food is everything and more you got to try this place from the slamming wings flavors: henny , Thai chili , lemon pepper , Buffalo was all good down to the very flavorful jerk chicken and the seafood pasta was loaded with seafood

Irina Gardner

Love the food in this place!!!! I’ll definitely recommend and will also be back.The food is delicious and blessed are the hands that prepare it and make it.

Nkosi

Good food and music. Recommend the brown stew chicken. Friday nights - live band and DJ. Good vibes

Persia V

I absolutely love the atmosphere and the food! The Ackee and Saltfish was great! I've been thinking about it for weeks now!

Garfield Williams

Mature crowd if you're looking for someplace security conscious and safe to enjoy the evening with music and tasty Jamaican cuisine.

Kresha Garrett

My Goodness!!! Thee atmosphere the food and customer service was SO good. I got the jerk chicken lunch special and has enough left for dinner! TRY THIS PLACE!!!! Inexpensive as well. #QUEENKREBLING

Libra LoveLaughter

Went after church with my sister visiting from England and wow what a wonderful surprise. The saxophonist and singer was BEAUTIFUL. Great food and atmosphere. So happy I've found a place I could go to every week.

Sherna Wilburn

Great atmosphere and vibe. The live band always rock!! Excellent food and drinks!! The bartenders and staff are awesome! Definitely will visit again and again!!!

B L

It’s pretty good Jamaican food in Tampa. I wish the cabbage was cooked a bit longer but everything is pretty tasty. I will be returning

Maysha Shelton

Had a really nice time. There was a live band playing good music (Fridays), tasty food selection, attentive and quick service and a grown folk vibe. I will return!

Timothy Moseley

10/10 will be going again. Ordered an extra serving of rice bc it was so good! The Ox Tails are to delicious!!!

Jenni G.

(Friday night) The drinks were good. The atmosphere was good, the crowd appeared to be 35 and up which was great. I ordered the wing basket, the fries were perfect, but I didn't like the flavor of the wings. The dj and the band were both great. I'll definitely return as I had a good time.

George Hendricks

The Bartender Shar and the Band was great. This was my first time here but definitely not my last.

Yasmin Clarke

The erky chicken salt... O God but the oxtail eats good.

Yong Pak

Big portion on the Oxtail dinner ! Theres something in their food bc i can't stop thinking about it ! Very good and great portions .

Maxine Pratt Asamoah

I went to the night club park. I had a good time Place clean drinks good and music good

Nicole Anderson-Brandford

The food was excellent. I stopped at this Jamaican restaurant because I was visiting from out of town and wasn't sure which spot had a well-cooked meal and decided to stop at Dunns River, they did not disappoint, the food was well cooked it tastes so good and the presentation was awesome! Thank you, Dunns River.

Tetoria Best

Went there for an after hours night out hosted by the Beatdown Band. Had a blast!

B B

Nice caribbean type restaurant near busch gardens. Friendly and kind service to greet and take care of you. Very clean inside, even though the plaza itself is a little downtrodden. Give it a chance, as it is worth trying. Jerk chicken was not overwhelmingly spicy, but plenty of flavor kept it interesting enough. The steamed cabbage was fresh and delicious, as was the rice. I'm not a big rice guy, but this rice was very good. Very unique flavor. Curry chicken was quite tasty too. Chicken pulls away from the bones easily, and has subtle, well balanced flavors.

Angie Anderson

Excellent food! I got take out and was not disappointed. Looks like a nice little. Night spot as well, I will have to dine and check it out!!

Moni Alligator

nice spot on Wednesdays... lot of locals. KARAOKE IS COOL. AND MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE HOOKAHHAVEN

J M

I usually come here once a week for their lunch special as a treat. The price is pretty unbeatable!! Their brown stew chicken is delicious and definitely my favorite thing they have! Staff is as friendly as you'd expect them to be given how busy they usually are! Good vibes

Dionne Sutton

My daughter threw my surprise 50th birthday party here. Not to mention this was my first time visiting! I must say the atmosphere, food and 🎵 was just right. 🎂🎉🎈🎂🎉🎈❤️

Kimika Johnson

Food was delicious and fresh. Will drive from Orlando here again...very soon! Exceptional service. You ROCK Diamond 🔹 …

L A F Berry

Today, we had the $5 lunch special. The service was quick and the food was good.

Tyhisia Alexander

The food is simply amazing. I can taste the island vibe in every bite. Outstanding customer service, quick turnaround, clean and family friendly ❤. They cater to individuals as well as large groups for parties and conferences! Dunns River Island Cafe is a whole vibe!!!

Walden Solutions LLC

Always a pleasure able atmosphere and great food!

Yvette P Cato

Always a pleasure! Love the oxtails, cabbage and rice and peas, succulent, 'falling off de bone' with just the right amount of pepper. Delicious! Took the entire family (7) for dinner, there was not one complaint - everyone was well fed because the portions were plentiful and tasty. The staff even though it was a large order was friendly, competent, and accommodating. I will be back! Kudos!

Leon Nisbett

I have always enjoyed my time here and they keep the food original

JEra Newton

The food wasn't bad, I didn't like the fact that my curry chicken was pink on the inside. It was my first time trying this restaurant after hearing so many good things about them. Other than that, everything else was good.

joseph darby

Resturant was big and nice, ordered curry chicken with rice, peas and cabbage and a ting. Food was mediocre (sorry) prices were med to med-high ($16.00 total) and they charged me for hot sauce, which was a first. I won't be returning

Sumer Thomas

I was speechless at the measures that we’re taken to protect customers and staff. Extremely clean place. The lady was absolutely amazing. I had never been to this place and I wanted to try it. I’m so glad I did. I will be back because that 45min to an hour drive is worth it. Thank you so much for your amazing customer service and mouth watering food. Good to know a place that was so highly recommended didn’t disappoint me. God bless your business.

Dj Kappa

The food and service at this restaurant was fantastic and will definitely go back the next time am in Tampa.

Melissa Stephens

Dunns has kept to take out services. Food continues to be absolutely scrumptious and authentic. I look forward to their being able to safely return to live music and indoor dining, but until then, I treasure having a safe place to get my favorite Jamaican foods. Sincerely, Thank You for helping all of us stay safe.

Beverly Prescott

Nice place to go to but the dj the music that was selected was garbage

JaeDanae

Food here is very yummy and taste authentic. My only issue is the customer service. Wait times can be ridiculously long, longer than they told you on the phone , and I often have to call numerous times before they answer

Latasha Pettermon

It was pretty loud in there, but the food and the service was great 👍🏾

Rashid Haynes

Chicken and cabbage was really good here. Definitely would go back for more.

Donnasosweet B

Bought curry chicken the first time,it was very delicious just how I like it well seasoned,then I got Brown stew chicken that was good also,I'm new to tampa and that's the best jamaican spot I ate since I'm here...

Myriam Abner

Ordered two plates from this place. The receipt says 1 jerk chicken platter and 1 ox tail platter. I live 40minutes away in Wesly chapel. I get home and there is two ox tail platters in the bag. I call the restaurant to tell them their mistake and if a refund can be issued (since I do not eat oxtail) and they told me the only way I can get a refund is if I bring the food back. First of all, I’m not driving 40mintes to and from the restaurant for their mistake. Secondly, why would you need the food back? To take a look? I could definitely send a picture. To reuse for another service maybe? Anyways, very disappointing when no comprisable solutions are afford to fix the mistake the restaurant made. I pay MY money. Not my first time ordering here. I’ve encounter many other minor disappointments here before. This will definitely be the last disappointment for me. Three stars cause the food is good. No complaints there. Just too many staffing errors

Lavette James

THE BOMB DOT COM! I loooove Dunns river. It's the best Jamaican food I have ever had and the service is excellent. My favorite is the Brown Stew Chicken...OH MY...it's slap yah mama busin' busin'!!

Elijah Durant

Man best place in the city I left my phone 📞 and it was still there great people great food make sure you come here …

Christian Angel

The R&B karaoke night was a great time

Kathy Waite

My family and I love oxtails, and we were told that this was a great place for oxtails. However, they are nothing to write home about. They are a solid OKAY, and I don't think they were worth the cost. I purchased two plates and spent about $46. Back home, Dutch Pot and even Golden Krust have better oxtails than what I had here, and they are not as expensive.

Yuma Ohunttel

DUNNS RIVER BEST JAMAICAN FOOD IVE HAD SINCE I'VE BEEN ON WEST COAST. ❤ I WANT SOME FISH SOUP. YUMM CUSTOMER SERVICE NICELY RUSHED.. 😋 …

TallyTastingTampa

I visited this place for the first time yesterday and my friend and I weren't disappointed. My friend is from Jamaica and has been pretty upset with the lack of authenticity he has found in "jamaican restaurants". Outside of a few things listed on the menu this place got his approval, and definitely mine too. The food was hot, delicious, and the portions were amazing. My more recent experience: 1/21/19 Was not so pleasant. My cooked chicken still had feathers on it and the rice & peas were extremely dry, as if they weren't fresh.

david parchment

I use to visit this place very often when I just found it but stop because of covid, I was very disappointed with the food quality this time. Absolutely no taste and it caught me off guard because this is b a place I recommend to alot of people. Guy you need to revisit the food quality. Bought jerk chicken for my girlfriend and oxtail for me and we were both in shock.

AckeeB

True authentic cuisine served hot and tasty. They are typically very busy around lunch and supper time so I do recommend calling ahead if you are ordering to go. Dinning in is also an option. P.s try the oxtail or "home made style" fried chicken. #delicious

Jac Mack

3rd time having brunch, this was the worst service I've received. Long wait for food and drinks. Great setting and decor. Just need to work on menu and service.

Kristal Lewis

Great Jamaican food, the service improved a lot, the food never disappoints me. They did some great renovations, great place overall.

Cornelia Daux

I had a unique opportunity to taste the dishes of Dunn's River. Everything was fresh,well seasoned and delicious. The presentation was beautiful. This is Jamaican food at its best. The chef must be a Master chef because each dish was perfection. These are the dishes that I felt honored to taste: Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas and steamed cabbage. The steam cabbage was delicious. Next, I had the curry chicken and white yum, the fried chicken did not need anything to accompany it, it was delicious all by itself. Eating this food was an experience that I will embark on again and again.

Jerel

Their jerk chicken is absolutely delicious. Everytime I go here the food does not disappoint

Joy Thwaites Lannaman

The food is just plain fabulous and delicious. I love that you can have combination of food items such as oxtail and stewed chicken and a host of other combinations. To repeat, the food is fantastic. Will keep going back.

T Claudia

The atmosphere was great I wish I could say the same for the food and customer service 🤦🏾‍♀️ …

C M.

Atmosphere is great but the food is just ok. I've tried the curry chicken and the oxtail and maybe it's just me but I've had better. Plus they never seem to have any plantain no matter when I go in.

LaTonya Riley

Very good atmosphere, live music provided for their brunch, place is clean

stephanie thomas

Been here twice, the portions are very generous which is awesome cause the food is very tastey. Have had the beef patties, stew chicken, oxtails, curry goat pineapple upside down cake. Passion punch juice is sweet but also yummy. When out friends from out of town asked where they could eat good Jamaican food we brought them here and they also approved. Our server is also very nice.

Tamika bless

The food was Good. However the customers service was bad., two of the girls are very nice I think they work in the evening on Saturdays they have better customers service. I walked in this Saturday and was greeted with is a nasty look. No hello, no how can I help you, nothing! Then I gave her my orders and she got it wrong, when I attempt to correct her that nasty look amplify on her face and she speak with a mean demeanor. Once my food was ready she put it on the counter and just turn her back. The lady has curly hair please avoid her at all costs. The food as I say is not bad. If you can look past the attitude this place is not that bad.

Sicondria Briggs

First time here very busy place food was good will come again! I got curry chicken

Jazzy J. Note

You just gotta go for yourself. The food was cooked to perfection. The salmon!!! Idk what I'll try next but I'm so here for it!!! Love y'all!!!!

Gloria R

Oxtails very tasty and pricey. Not much meat mostly bone. Very little cabbage on top of a bed of rice.

Yvette P Cato

Although the food was decidedly Caribbean and tasty I found my dish of oxtails, rice and peas, and cabbage to be under par. Not because of the rice and peas or the cabbage, they were delicious, but the oxtails were flowing in oil I actually had to use a napkins to absorb the excess oil. They also did not have plantains and this was the third time this occurred. The food is fresh and cook upon arrival so there is somewhat of a long wait.

Mercury Thomas-Ha

This place serves great Jamaican food. Furthermore, it's affordable. The only problem I have is that they never have the plantain that usually come with it; consequently, I give them a four star because this happened two times. By the way the plaintains are great!

Terra Finlay

I honestly used to love this place. Jerk chicken pasta was amazing until one day my husband almost died because his chicken pasta had shrimp in it. He is allergic to shrimp. I havent eaten here in months. Im pregnant now so i decided to try again just for my meal. The chicken used to taste fresh like it was made the same day. I have bought the jerk chicken meal twice and the cabbage has no flavor, and the chicken is hard and tough as if it was cooked last week. The inconsistency us unacceptable for this growing and booming business. I really wish you the best but i wont spend my money here until the food is back up to par. Stick to the RECIPE! I came back to edit this as i bite into the last piece of tough chicken i can stomach i get to the middle and its cold as in refrigerated cold. Ill be headed straight to the mall for fresh jerk after work.

Melissa L

Delicious food from an otherwise unsuspecting location. Big line for to go lunches at a fabulous price of 4.99. Would have given 5 if bathroom was a bit better and store front looked more fresh. Food is amazing!

Victoria Corbier

One of my favorite places to eat in Hillsborough County. The service is always lightning speed. I am a huge fan of the fried chicken and love the selection of cold sodas. I would suggest visiting and trying out a dish.

Mary Jones

Our food was delicious this evening. Jerk chicken, lemon pepper wings, rice & peas, cabbage cooked just like we like it...🍽 Only reason I did not give 5* is due some of prices for some items is outrageously high. Just to name one $3.50 for one serving of cabbage*****🤔

Greg Mancuso

Food was ok, but there is better stuff out there. Tried the Barbifry chicken, tasted warmed over. Sauce was still a little chilled from the fridge. Rice and beans were ok, although a surprisingly small portion. Seemed to be either the best place for nearby business to pick up lunch, or a night club that serves ok food in the day.

Erma Bailey

Music good, drinks good, hookah good but was real empty not to many people in there for grown Friday night and they charge 20.00 and I feel that to much to pay to get in

Crystal Kayounga

Food did nice, just a little to loud for early Sunday morning, as west indians they should know that 😂

De Aunna Amorette Hardrich

The Karaoke was great. The wait staff did their best. They immediately told us the cook was slow and the food is limited as they don't restock as they should.

Joe Daymond

The main dishes are pretty good; curry chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtail. I call in my lunch. It's always ready when I get there, that's the best way. Service is usually pretty good. Price is reasonable. Personel turnover seems to be high, but is expected for frontline employees at a small restaurant.

Angel H.

The food was authentic & VERY TASTY..honestly it was the BEST JERK chicken I've had thus far!!! (& I've had alot of jerk chicken in diffrent states) it was super fresh straight off the grill I waited about 15mins but it was def worth it yu could taste the grill flavor..even the beef Jamaican patty was freahly cooked tht when I brome it apart all the steam was coming out & it tasted good as well..now the rice & beans on the other had were flavorful but a little dry..& we were visiting from G.A...overall the food & price was great 👍

Regina A

Very good patties! Currently no dine in, so we ordered to go. Great tasting food. Clean and following Covid protocols.

Andrew Headlam

Excellent food Great service Prices were great definitely the best Jamaican food in Tampa !!!!

Silvanus Clarke

I don’t know who the woman was behind the counter, but now I have a reason to come back to this place. I was in all white scrubs and she made me feel comfortable. Hope to see her again soon. 🖤 …

Carol Gay

This was my second visit to this rrestaurant. I called my order in and was told it would be ready in 25 minutes; that turned into 45 minutes. I ordered wings and they were overcooked almost burned. The first time here was much better which is why I returned. Very disappointing.

Sharon Bingham

My entire family was there for lunch after my daughter graduation. The restaurant was clean and tidy service was excellent and the food was to die for. We all enjoyed our meal and the Reggae fruit punch drunks was the boom. I had 3

gregory wheeler

Great music, outstanding food and a very energetic night life! Keep up the good work!

Terra Finlay

Jerk chicken is great...Jerk chicken pasta is great. Order it all the time but the last time my husband couldn't breathe and had a bad allergic reaction to SHRIMP in the chicken pasta. So unfortunately "No more Dunn's River" for us is what he said.

Wingfield's Clean

I decided to try Dunns out for lunch, OMG the best curry chicken I ever had. I can't forget about Kris my server was the bomb and professional. This is my new spot for Jamaican food!!!!

Janae Harris

Very clean place, amazing food , friendly staff , responsible prices for food and drinks

Belfamnoirj

Their lemon pepper wings and Mac n cheese are the bomb. Tostones and salt fish Ackee and salt fish are also delicious 😋. Make sure you order 30 min before you get there during lunch time very busy …

Essence Kennedy

Great Food, nice restaurant with extremely slow service. Do not go here on your break unless you preorder you will not have time to eat.

Heather Bridegan

Love this place. Ive been to the Caribbean a few times. Im an otr trucker and every time we come to Tampa, we stop and get the jerk chicken or ox tail...flavors are spot on.

jessica nieves

Great fresh food... My boss places her order for lunch here at Dunn's often and it's always good and fresh which is hard to find in this area. Thank you Dunn's keep up the good work from the ladies at Instaloan on Fowler!!

Marlon Rodriques

Food was good. But am use to mama cooking

Cris A

Their Lemon Pepper wings are to die for! (When ever they have them). I've called on 4 separate occasions, and they were completely out of wings. Not sure why a restaurant would allow themselves to run out "food"... The establishment is pretty well maintained, although their restrooms could use a facelift.

Meleta Fairweather

Food is always great but for some reason they ALWAYS seem to mess my order(s) up. I almost never write reviews but at this point I’m past aggravated with that aspect of their service.

MikeDolla

These guys are here to give jerk hut a run for their money. The food is great the atmosphere is not too bad. Parking do kind of suck sometimes but other than that great Caribbean food.

Mark Collins

Weekday lunch buffet has great home cooked "yard style" jerk and cabbage. Love da peas n rice. Fried chicken sauce is choice. Grab a punch card if you go often for an eventual free plate.

David Blakley

I ordered by phone to get dinner for my wife after her flight returned. She said the oxtails we're good!

Sherman Harper

Amazing food affordable prices great music and clean friendly atmosphere what more could Tampa want. This place is completely different than your normal everyday restaurant in Tampa taste something different and come here. I will be back to try the lunch buffet.

Krissy W

I've been twice and was pleased both times. They have limited workers but do their best to accommodate you. Most people do take-out service but dining in is just as good.

Mistress Sasha

I tried this place for the first time; it was OK! I had rice cabbage & stewed chicken. Customer service was horrible. I might give them another try, jus no time soon.

Tiffany James

You can't go wrong with Dunns River. The food is awesome. You will get full even if u get a small dinner. Great customer service!!!!!! Wonderful atmosphere!

Zen

Went on a Friday night very exciting. I Felt very American in there. Young crowd 18-25. Good place to burn some calories. Getting sweaty and dancing all night long.

Nurse Journey

The best Jamaican restaurant in Tampa....their food is really good. Never disappoints. I order ahead to avoid the wait but I would recommend their food to anybody for any event

Gitana Cintron

Ive been to like 8 jamaican spots out here in Tampa and this is the only place that knows what rasta pasta is ... They dont make it with the penni pasta but the taste is what makes it i like it ..they just was cheap with the oxtail 4 pieces smh other than that it was 👍 …

Tamon Renee

It is extremely authentic Jamaican food. Best in Tampa. It reminds me of home to the utmost. From fried chicken to the oxtail. They need to bring back the porridge and the soup.

John Reisinger

Amazing Loved the peper. Jumbo shrimp.

Mercury Thomas

Food is most of the time great; however, several times I was expecting my plantains with my meal (delicious) and they simply say they're out and don't consider any replacement ... they say, "Oh it's just complimentary".

Ven Purr

The food is good but a bit pricey. It's also a bit sad that they don't have ackee or callaoo and soups are only a few days a week. I believe soups should be everyday.

Big O

The food was great and we enjoyed the spoken word entertainment. Would recommend.

Fernando Lewis

Just wish they stay open a little longer. 8pm they close. The only thing I don't like about Tampa businesses, is that they close super early here. Even before the pandemic....smh

Jeffrey Jeanty

Great food, but please restock on plantains. You have been I out for months and there has been no explanation of the shortage.

P Rob

I love this place the food was delicious & the staff were friendly don't be fooled they are an amazing group of people and the food is very good

Lindsay Uchiha

Omg this is the best Jamaican food ever. I only really eat curry chicken though.

Sandi Dunn

Can never go wrong with the fried chicken!

Kayla Molina

Can't talk about the cafe itself because I went here for an event. But there was not nearly enough seating to accommodate the crowd. I didn't eat, there were people ordering wings and fries. Bar was small and bartenders not prepared to make drinks except for the usual vodka cranberry, vodka Sprite, Hennessy.

Derby

Every Wednesday from 9p-1a is a great night for karaoke. Me and my sister Tweet always enjoy ourselves.

Tengo Hambre

The karaoke night on Wednesday was ghetto fabulous! I've never seen karaoke turn into a live concert before! That was a complete culture shock for me!!

Rubin Metayo

Nice friendly environment, with good food, refreshing drinks, and wonderful service! I had a great time, I enjoyed myself and I do plan on going back again!

Thomas Watson

I eat here often..... Always great service and food.... Seasoned to perfection..Authentic Island flavor... Plentiful portions!!!

anthony dorsett

Had a experience few weeks back with the service and not getting no food after a hour but after my next go round the food was awesome..whole squad was happy and if I had 6 stars I would gave them all the king dunns🙏😁👑...✊...RESPECT. …

Jaques Narro

Best genuine Jamaican food, turns into reggae club after hours with unbelievable musicians playing this venue. True dance hall

Suzette Duhaney Gayle

The food and service is always magnificent....great food and world class service.

Abby Smith

The food is season amazingly. Everything is prepared to order. The customer service is amazing and the lady there is so sweet.

Doshain Blake

Love the food and service I received. Will always recommend. To me it's the best place to get Jamaican food in Tampa

Tammy Miller

Love love love this place! I'll definitely be back!

Brittany Edwards

my favorite Jamaican restaurant in town. extremely glad I found it after trying 3 other places I did not like at all.

CHANEL WISE

Even I always get the stewed fish I'm never let down. They have great service and fresh food.

Ashneisha Honey

My favorite jerk chicken/curry goat spot. Courteous staff and good wait times. Highly recommended 👌 …

1301 Luvv

The food here is always amazing. Authentic Jamaican food. A must try. Service…meh.

Rose Johnson

Nice and friendly service and environment. Food is affordable and tasty ( special lunch menu is about $5, jerk chicken, cabbage,and rice and beans)

m joseph

Jerk and shrimp pasta was great. Love the decor of the restaurant.

Adrian Spain

The food there is A1 I've been trying to find a good place to eat at seance I been here I'm from Philly leaving there being us to the Jamaica food and going to another place you have to shop around well lmtu look no further DUNCAN RIVER ISLAND IS IT

Angel Sanes

Delicious and the ladies here are super nice

Clarice Lowe

Im not that big of a fan of jamaican food, but hubby is so we go here he loves it..i think its just ok!! Service is not the best either.

Allison Braunstein

Tasty jerk chicken and stew chicken, good $5 lunch specials and lemonade. Only place I've seen with beef and cheese patties available

Lisa Redway

The food is delicious and authentic, appreciated the great flavors of Jamaica coming through the food. So so good!

Nicky Nicole Reese

I recommend their oxtails over anything else. If you order that, you can't go wrong and it's really good. Their customer service is great too.

Mercedes Thomas

There food is good you just don't get much for the price you pay. I would recommend golden crust.

Janiya Sims

Love the food but the past couple times I've gone for lunch they were out of plantains

Terrance John

Best Jamaican in Tampa very Friendly Staff an good food💚💛❤⌚ Jahtrin 🎶 …

Dana Caldwell

They lunch special is amazing and ask ask for ms.sharon ..she will make sure to food is right🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

Regina Attwell

I go here often! Most authentic tasting Jamaican dishes in Tampa!

Vivian malave

First time there. Great food & friendly service. Had Curried Oxtail & Curried Goat. The best.

John Miller

It was a very pleasant atmosphere the waiters very courteous and I recommend it to be a nice place to eat.

Nigel “Shotta” Graham

Great service, Great ambiance, and the food almost taste like my mother's cooking...great job.

Sandra Taylor

The food could be a lil hotter and more for the amount of time you wait on it .Lunch Special have you looking for more.

Arlene Parke

Awesome place to get the best Island food and to party every first Saturday of every month....

Shari-Ann Myers

I've only had take out from here. What I've observed is great food, but not so great customer service.

Antonio Williams

It was a breath of fresh air nice cool laid-back

Efua Ninsin

Love the curry veggie chunks, service could be better. Jamaicans really need to know how to approach customers.

Maria D.

The food is delicious and staff are friendly. You will not be disappointed.

Schatzi Carlisle

The best Jamaican restaurant in Tampa! Their dishes are consistent, authentic and never disappoint!

Amourr Meme

Food was good and so was the service thanks to my waitress aylisa for having so much patience with me

Kawodi Farr

Nice all white affair. My friend 1st time visiting and she enjoyed herself!

Janee Rohlsen

Amazing snapper fish (brown) and oxtail. Best Jamaican food I've had in Tampa!!

Patircia Seales

Great food had to go back for more. Love it will be back again.

Paul Cardin

Excellen food very worth while going there !!!

Ray Minter

I performed here with Phillip JazzDad Thomas. This is a very nice venue with great food and drinks!!

Aliana Palmer

The oxtail with rice and peas made me feel like I was at home

SeQuana Delaney

Love the food here. A little pricey for me, but we'll worth it.

Ken Brown

Food was delicious, however had to wait too long for fish dinner

Cheryl W

Food was delicious but they are always out of something. No plaintain that day.

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Great place great food and great entertainment when they have their events 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊💃🏿💃🏿🤩🤩👍🏿 …

Melody Johnson

The food taste like Caribbean food should taste. Go early, they tend to run out of food.

Melissa Toohey

LOVE this place!! Great lunch special and it's ALWAYS delicious!!

Shannon Riley

Took over an hour to get our food and drink orders.

Christina Julius

Always delicious food at an awesome price. Love this place!

Carla Mcgruder

the food is great but the girls that take phone orders always messing up orders

Brittany Wright

Had a great time at the black affair. Nice crowd.

Deondra Kelly

I had the Brown Stew chicken and it was freakn amazing. Gotta eat from there more often!

Alice Reybitz

The fried chicken sandwich on coco bread is off the chain!!

jayykeana feelton

Had at a Blast at Dunn's.....4th of July Celebration.....Karaokee was nice!

Graciela Alexandra

Friendly staff. Best Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted

ANGELBABY Riffle

Food is always excellent at this place best Jamaican food around

Pick Gang Lee

Love this food very clean good service I love the goat!!

Nixx Media

Really good lunch deal!!! Can’t beat the price, portion, and it’s good!

Jillian Cameron

Food taste good

Swirliphic Inc.

Food is amazing, authentic straight from the Caribbean

Maya :-D

Shrimp were fried perfectly 😋

william mccoy

Very good food. Nice environment. Service was good for carryout.

Josalyn Loango

Nice atmosphere excellent Jamacian food..Lunch Special is 4.99...

Collins & Clay Osagie

Great food and excellent customer service authentic Jamaican food

Alicia Cardinez

Only giving 3 for the food but the customer service and the wait is ridiculous.

Star

Karaoke night Wednesday. Over priced drinks and over charging for entry. Otherwise ok place to hang

Rob Nice

Best oxtails I ever had. The food was great. 👌🏾🤗 …

Just miami

Good food but needs better take away plates

Andre Johnson

Real authentic jamaican food. Their fried chicken is the best.

Brandy Honesty

The jeck chicken was very good but the wait time was very long😔 …

Bess Fren

Authentic and tasty west indian food ..authentic west Indian customer service ( lack there of ).

Piper J

Loved it

Preston Flynn

Excellent customer service and the food was tremendous and delicious

Anthony Wright

Just gotta catch them on certain days now......not the same no more

Eugene Carr

This restaurant has delicious food with Slow service.

Plato Duque

The vibe was dope. Poetic and Artistic minds alike. Amazing atmosphere.

Suresh Maharaj

Love the food at this restaurant, lunch specials are very affordable.

T German

Great lunch specials that are truly filling. And kola champagne is always cold.

Katrina Polite

Services were good. Food was Great!!

Vinny Duran

The food is delicious and their lunch special is $5

Solange

Authentic stew chicken and oxtail. My God, the cook touched by heaven itself

Glajan S

Good food, fair price and fast service.

Blaque Berries

The Food is Great... Especially there Lunch Specials..

Elijah Byrd

Great Caribbean cuisines!! I had the curry chicken 😋 …

Sylvia Lark

Hallowine was off the chain...Thank you for the invite Djkirky-c...

Eric Nolen

Great food, order ahead as everything is fresh to order.

Asaf Bruck

Delicious Jamaican cuisine, great prices and lunch deals.

Retro - Khalid

Great! Food!

Dexy Mingo

Food is tasty!

Teaira Williams

Great Food & Great vibes!

Aston Mccalla

This is the best Restaurant the food always fresh and taste

Brenda Ellis

Love the Caribbean vibe there and the food is good too.

Mark Allen

Good portions and excellent Jamaican food

Tim Robinson

1st time....good tasting will return

Desmond Coulson

Great food taste like I'm in Jamaica

Chad Philllip

The Best Jamaican Food I've had in the Tampa Area

Beba Rica

I go often and the🇯🇲✨️ …

Jocelyn Rodriguez

I come every Thursday night for smoken words!!! Love

Richedean hills-ackbar

Foods was Great! Nice space for entertainment!

DOCUEXPRESS ONE STOP

Great ambience and friend customer service. I feel at home.

Vanessa Williams

Food didn't have authentic Jamaican taste

Thomacina Williams

Donna River Food Is One Of the Best Island Food Restaurants Ever

Monique LovingLife

Nice cozy atmosphere. Wings are good.

Miami 305

Great food ...great price...tasty

Makia Smith

Delicious!

Marlon Trucker MCF (Trucker McF)

Love the food and the atmosphere of this place 👌 …

Darrell williams

Great food...good price

Tenisha Koonce

Best Caribbean restaurant 😋 in town …

Ramona Williams

Nice vibe. Great drinks

Ebony Henderson

Authentic Jamaican food! So good

Eddie Price

Excellent service and great food.

jemiel raines

Food on point curry goat or oxtails never can go wrong.

Lei Bae

Love it! Great food! Great vibe!

Vince Norman

Great prices and large portions

Jehanne Albanil Jackson

Great food!! C.S. needs some work.

Saidou

Food good n parties even better

Nikki Virgo

Love it. One of my favorites!

Dave Conn

Nothing to compare it to. My 1st Jamaican restaurant.

Jessica Maloney

lemon pepper wings are to die for !!! the juiciest n history #noexaggerating

Ro b e r t G a r c i a

Great food, good service

Yvonne Tulloch

Place was clean music was good

Walter Boyd

Lit...Live....Very good food.

Raqhel Young

So good baby Richard ty daddy! 11

Connie Huewitt

Soup very good. 1$ shots😁 …

Dat Man

Another 👍 meal... Well worth da travel.... …

Elaine Clarke

Servers are friendly...the oxtail "outstanding"

Brian Turnbull

All the chicken meals are amazing!

Glen Wright

The best Jamaican food in Tampa!

Herman Cousin

Good service and delicious food!

Laytoya Sewell

The food is always good 👌 …

El “Eldee” Rich

great service and food. AUTHENTIC

Virgos Love

Good food. Drinks are horrible.

TeamOf Leaders

A favorite stop love the food and service

T J

Always on point!

Nickeisha Richards

Good food

Phyllis Henry

Awesome Jamaican cuisine !

Clarissa Jones

I love this place the fiid here is always on point.

Kasselle Holland

Food was authentic and amazing

Bianco B

Food is always delicious

Afrika Carty

Food and service was great!

Eric Rynes

Good food

Steve Roque

I always get the jerk chicken, which is delicious!

Andrew Headlam

Great experience food is the best

Carmen Ricardson

Island restaurant I enjoyed very nuch

Michelle Howard

Word of Advice big event hire help!

DVPM

Slow service, even though order was phone in.

Darlene Hills

I love their food

The McLean Family

Love the music they were playing.

Sophy Andy

Awesome, food is superb

Leon Nisbett (Third)

Love the food any day

Charlene Simmons

Food good

Courtney Gonzales

Good management ,good customer service.

tommy Gunnz

Cant beat tha lunch special

redd yabo

Good food cooked the right way

Lorenzo George

Good food. Caribbean style

Atanga Nchang

Good night life for afrobeat lovers

Jay Kelt

The fish was very good

Flenardo Taylor

Tons of beautiful ladies on a Thursdays

Richard Ling

Food is always a delight

CeCe Miller

Everything here is great!

tavia b.

Has really good food

Droy Whittaker

Good food

NEKETA Wright

Great food and entertainment

Ralph Hanoman

Excellent, fresh food.

Sonia Soto (RedBone)

Good food

Lori Allen

Great, authentic food.

Anonymouslyyours

Played same type of similar sounds over and over

Aniel Charles

Great food and employees

Enid Graham

Good food

Marcia Nicholls

So good

Saluma סאלומה

Loved the cabbage salad!!!

Le Rhonda Smith

Oh, my favorite spot of all!!!!😍 …

Jose' Julian

Good food

richard robinson

Nice food

Mark Hamilton

Good food

Shawn Johnson

Very good

Michelle Hallback

Food is always good

L D

Funnel cakes are crispy

vanessa smith

Good food

Tchecoy Blount, Sr.

Excellent lunch special!!!!

Tanto DemonEndeavayute

Food really reminds you of home

QUEEN SHEIKESS

Expensive but GOOD TASTE

Karen Small

Great food!

Tamara Jackson

Great Jamaican food

Miosoti Nunez

Best oxtails in town

i mika

Everything was good

Ken B

Great food!

Michelle Lowe

Great food and vibe

Lisa the real1 check

Great food

Steve Powell

Great food and people

Mahde Hasan

Great Jerk Chicken.

Laura Ferguson

Food tastes great

K. Campbell-Donaldson

Great food!!

Dat Jitt

Kool

Daniela Antoine

Ok

Aja Leeshaye

Lunch special was 🎯🎯🎯‼ …

Laure bggs Woulard

Food was amazing

Jazmine Long

Love it

jontaevies hagerty

Good Carribean food

Charles McIntyre

Karaoke was fun

Timeka Barber

Love the karaoke

Keysten Maniscalco

Bangin

raw dawg

Biggshakman was amazing

side universe

Food is excellent

Dexter Smithen

Food was fantastic

Christina TPA

Excellent

Elton Elliott

Mi want VEGGIES!

Ryan B

Foods real good

Gangsta Rap

Great food

Allison Hart

Awesome food

Kyle Schemitsch

Cool

NinjaManTH

Great party

karmen payne

It is a fun place

Dionne Sanders

💘 💘 💘 …

Diane Whiteley

Nice

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