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Brawta Caribbean Café

347 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11217
at Hoyt St.
718-855-5515

4.8 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
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50% Would you go back?
25% Would you take a date?
25% Would you take kids?
25% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.8
Service: 4.8
Décor: 6.0
Value: 6.0
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At Home in Kingston a/k/a/ Atlantic Ave

DanielleGila from 10003 | Posted on 3/15/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

Brawta delivers delish and authentic Jamaican staples on island time (do not go if you are in a rush!). Had an authentically enjoyable meal last night - homemade lemonade and sorrel, cod fish cakes, the juiciest jerk chicken I have had in ages and oxtail, rice & peas and sweet plantains. The service and the stevie wonder soundtrack makes for a familiar vibe. Highly recommend for a relaxed & satisfying meal - Brawta will not disappoint!

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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Poor service and unhealthy conditions

kjust from 10002 | Posted on 1/17/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 4
Value: 3

I was a former fan of this place despite the poor service I received each and every time I ordered food for takeout and delivery or dined in. I just loved the food. I will never eat here again after ordering the ackee and codfish and noticing the fish tasted REALLY bad. It was absolutely spoiled and I quit eating but the damage was already done. I ended up in the ER with food poisoning.

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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Solid neighborhood spot

oh211 from 11106 | Posted on 5/27/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 6
Value: 9

I have to disagree with the first reviewer below. My non-West Indian friend highly recommended Brawta to me--one who grew up on the end of a Jamaican spoon--for its authentic food and home-like atmosphere, and it did not disappoint. Brawta passed the 'rice and peas' test and I've been back several times, even going with family after I was sworn in to the NYS bar. I don't know whom the prior review encountered on that one visit, but I've been many times and the food is always very good, and the service, slightly slow, but always pleasant.

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7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

The worst customer service anywhere!

sesame from 11215 | Posted on 12/15/07

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 1
Décor: 5
Value: 3

I only joined this site because of how angry I was after going to Brawta. My dd was so excited to try new foods, as I had talked it up so much. Imagine my dismay when we were greeted with scowls. One of the staff (the owner?!) actually turned her back on me when I was saying hello. I struggled through this awful meal because of my child, but it was hard to choke down food that's served with such bitterness.

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30 out of 69 people found this review helpful.

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