07/10/09

Reggae Hut Was Disappointing

by napmcw

After reading all of the reviews for Reggae Hut, I was excited to try their food. I’m not an expert in Jamaican cuisine, but have had wonderful curry chicken & jerck (Citysearch will not allow me to spell it how it should be spelled because it thinks it's an inappropriate word) chicken at other establishments (so I had something to compare it to). We went for dinner on a weekday around 7:00pm. I was completely and utterly stunned by how unappetizing the curry chicken was. My husband had the jerck chicken and it too did not meet our expectations. They do have large portion sizes, but our chicken was mostly huge cross sections of bone with very little meat. The rice and beans were dry and bland and the vegetable medley was also pretty bland. The curry chicken didn’t really taste like it had been seasoned with curry or any other spices for that matter and my husband’s jerck chicken was so over-spiced that it made it inedible. We also tried the meat patty. It was dry and cakey-not sure what others are raving about. It was $30 for two chicken dishes, sides and two iced teas (not what I consider reasonably priced for the quality of food they are serving). Needless to say it was a huge let down. We will not return to Reggae Hut.

• Pros: Cant think of any
• Cons: Not Good

04/09/09

Authentic Carribean

by shammy123

Growing up in a Caribbean family i can say the food is pretty authentic. But at the same time, from island to island the food is different, so you really have to go on taste. I can say their food tastes great. It's not always consistent, but for some reason they always give you a lot. A usual $9 Jerrk chicken meal would feed me and my wife with leftovers to spare. I would suggest it if you are in this developing area of town.

One thing is street parking is dangerous and parking in the back can be scary at times, but it's really an okay place to park.

• Pros: Portion Size and Taste
• Cons: Parking

03/23/09

Average

by Lust

Closed weekends. Call first. I think they are open only Monday through Friday so check before you go down that way...

i had:

fruit punch/juice $2.25 - tasted ok

sweet tea $2.25 - tasted ok (they did have jamaican sodas in bottles but didnt try them)

jerk-chicken $9.99 - meat was dry, very brown/black too much seasoning but not enough flavor, as if they used old seasoning and not spicy at all

brown stew chicken $8.99 - meat was better but still dry, flavor was good

beef pattie - $2.25 each - tasted ok...cant really screw this up

plantains -$2.25 for small side - tasted ok

cocoa bread - $2 for one (size of two fists) tasted just like a dinner roll but very dense

service was good, the lady at the counter was very nice, offered us free samples of the drinks to try...

will i go back? probably not

• Pros: homestyle, large portion
• Cons: price, closed weekends

01/07/09

Authentic Jamaican

by insearchofyum

I probably wouldn't have given this restaurant a try, except that my dining partner wanted Jamaican. I'm so happy we went! The service was fantastic- our food arrived at our table quickly and was hot and delicious. The plantains were perfectly cooked and naturally sweet. The meat patty was actually an empanada with a delicious meat filling- and the crust was tender and flaky. Yum. I had the chicken and it wasn't just hot- it was flavorful and rich. The meat was tender and falling off the bone. The sides of spicy rice and a vegetable medley were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for delicious Jamaican food. We were sorry to notice, as we left, that we had just missed a steel drum band that was playing until 1pm- that would have been so much fun.

• Pros: Great food, good reggae music playing in background, fun
• Cons: parking, no beer

01/18/08

love the beef patty

by daelynn17

i love the beef patty and the service was off the hook i ate there ofr the 1st timw and had a really great time...

06/29/07

Best Jeerk Chicken!

by damsel427

This place is amazing. A coworker took me here before the Breakfast Klub bought it out. Back then it was just one little room with 2 tables and a small window that you ordered from. But it was the best Jamaican food outside of Jamaica itself. Having been to Jamaica on several occasions, I can tell you this is authentic! Now the place is bigger with more options, but still the same great food!

• Pros: great food
• Cons: parking

Eclectic Caribbean cuisine for a romantic date, a lively lunch and a friendly staff that makes you feel at home.

by Joshua Hinsdale

In Short
The management of the legendary Breakfast Klub now operate this Third Ward landmark offering uniquie and delicous Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine. The decor is vibrant and lively, with a Jamaican flag, photos of Bob Marley and mismatched tables that help keep things casual. At night, an aura of romance develops, with flickering candles and the fresh smells of curry, jerk seasoning and seafood wafting from the kitchen. Top dishes include spiced chicken, goat and whole snapper.

01/29/07

welcome to real jamaican food

by htown04

Great food, good service, questionable parking, very cool live music, and some of the best prices in Houston.

• Pros: Best plaintains around. Good, inexpensive empanadas
• Cons: No beer/wine

12/06/06

Got My Goat

by chenzau

Best goat I've had in Houston. After a long and painful search for cabrito, I finally found the succulent, smothered satisfaction that my taste buds longed for in, of course, a Jamaican joint! Spicy brown gravy lights up this tender, stewed on the bone masterpiece. The vegetable side was perfect, not overcooked. As far as the service goes, I ate here once three years ago and it was sluggish and aloof. Now, friendly and attentive describes the crew that served us and in no time at all. Must be new management. I don't know how often they have live music, but a woman with a wonderful voice rendered sweet justice to Gershwin's "Summertime" to fill in the atmosphere when we were there. I can't wait to bring my friends here for another jammin meal.

-Chainsaw

• Pros: Goat

11/22/06

Great new owners & look!

by nubgrubber

I've been going to the Reggae Hut for several years--in the past, the food was great but the service was often very slow. Now, everything is great! The new ownership has brought professionalism to the whole operation--service is prompt and friendly and the food is still awesome! I will be back often!

• Pros: friendly, great food
• Cons: parking can be tough--but it's worth it!