10 Best Caribbean Restaurants in Tampa

Pepper’s Island Restaurant serves Trinidadian food in a casual Tampa setting with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and pickup options. The menu includes doubles, curry chicken, curry goat, curry shrimp, roti, rice, chana, aloo, small plates and desserts, with vegan and vegetarian choices listed. It suits diners exploring Caribbean flavors, especially those who want guidance on spice levels and menu combinations.

Caribbean Sandwich Shop serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and casual meals with Caribbean specialties, sandwiches, coffee and fresh-tasting drinks. The menu includes Cuban and steak sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, eggs, mofongo, tres golpes, morir soñando and papaya smoothies.

It suits diners wanting a quick bite, comfort food or a more substantial breakfast or lunch, with takeaway, dine-in, delivery and catering available. The shop also offers vegetarian choices and a setting that works for solo diners, families and groups.

Mom’s Restaurant | Haitian Cuisine • Bakery serves Haitian food for dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. The menu is suited to hearty meals, with customer experiences describing oxtails, griot, fried goat, stewed chicken, rice and beans, banan peze and pikliz. Vegetarian options, desserts, coffee, small plates and healthy or organic dishes are also listed. The casual, family-friendly restaurant offers lunch and dinner, counter or table service, reservations and parking, making it workable for solo meals, families or groups.

Caribbean Twist serves Caribbean and Latin dishes in a bright counter-service setting. The menu includes oxtail, empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, grilled chicken, black beans, yellow rice, plantains, yucca and flan.

The restaurant suits diners who want a fast meal with generous portions, as well as groups ordering Caribbean food for catered events. Catering selections have included chicken, pork, rice, beans and sweet plantains, while counter service keeps the experience practical for a quick bite.

Trini Spice Cuisine and Events brings Trinidadian flavors to Tampa through doubles, roti, curry goat, grouper and bake, pholourie, and other Caribbean dishes. Its menu suits diners seeking familiar Trinidad and Tobago food or trying doubles and roti for the first time.

The restaurant also sells Trinidadian items to take home, extending the experience beyond the meal. Pepper sauce, seasoned fillings, and traditional breads are recurring parts of the offering, making it a practical stop for a casual Caribbean meal or a taste of home.

Triana Caribbean Cuisine serves Puerto Rican food in Tampa for dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. The menu supports breakfast, lunch and dinner, with small plates, desserts, drinks and prepared foods to take home. Dishes described include tostones, alcapurrias, pasteles, sorullitos and bacalaitos, while a dozen pasteles can be purchased for home use.

The casual restaurant suits a quick bite, family meal, solo dining or a group gathering, with kids’ menu options, high chairs, reservations and table service listed. Beer, wine, spirits, coffee and happy-hour drinks broaden the visit beyond the food.

Bahama Breeze serves Caribbean entrees and tropical cocktails in a laid-back, beach-inspired restaurant setting. The menu includes options such as fish tacos, mahi mahi tacos, salmon, chicken wings and ribs, while drinks include tropical cocktails and specials.

Its waterfront atmosphere, deck and live entertainment make it suitable for casual dinners, visitors and celebrations. The space is designed for lingering over food and drinks rather than a quick counter-service meal, with a familiar tropical setting that works for groups and repeat outings.

Jerk Pit serves Caribbean staples from a snug, colorful counter-service setting, including jerk chicken, curry goat and oxtail. Its menu also features rice and beans, cabbage, cornbread, cakes and house drinks such as passion fruit juice.

The restaurant fits diners looking for flavorful Jamaican comfort food in a quick, straightforward format. Oxtail, jerk dishes and generous portions are recurring practical draws, while the counter-service setup makes it suited to a casual meal or takeaway stop.

Caribbean Crown serves traditional Caribbean food in a straightforward counter-service setting with limited seating. Its menu includes doubles with pepper sauce, roti, pholourie, goat roti, homemade drinks and guava cake, giving diners a range of savory and sweet choices for lunch or a quick meal. Freshly made food and homemade drinks are central to the experience.