I hesitate to write this because I love this place so much and enjoy the experience so much that I both want everyone to go here and yet, I fear that it will make it more difficult to get a table in the future. But how can I not write about Eva and this wonderful place. I have had the good fortune to travel the world through my work and eat all types of food in all kinds of places, but very few have the combination of amazing food, simple, but warm and inviting setting and the personal connection of Eva. My wife and I leave this place content, satiated and in a better place every time we go there. The food, Evas recommendations, the pace, the rums, the atmosphere, its all great. Just go and enjoy and please leave room for usI only wish I could give a 6 on this 5 point scale. Thanks Eva and to your team. You guys are the best
My family and I had dinner there tonight. Between the three of us eating we ordered the; Jerk Salmon, Curry Chicken, Jerk Pork Loin, St. Martin Salad and spicy spicy spicy Cajun Prawns. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS and the prawns were VERY spicy. Had a lovely conversation with Eva, the chef and owner whos been preparing delicious Caribbean dishes for the past 15 years at this very same location. Tropical Rum Punch and Guava juice with lime were both yummy too. They have a very extensive Rum selection and offer flights for tastings. We are thrilled to have discovered this little gem and with it being a mere 5 minute walk from our home you can bet we will be back soon! Thank you Eva!
I am centro American and tired of Mexican and Italian food. I didn’t want to review because I didn’t want anyone to know of this little hidden gem! Their plantains taste just like my grandmothers! Their shrimp is amazing. And the customer service was great! The restaurant is adorable too
Eva is amazing! This is literally the best meal and service I have had in about 7 years! I cant wait to come back to CA and make a special trip. Have the OX tail and whatever Eva tells to eat/drink do it - higly recommend
Very intimate and fun. The rum drinks have to be tried to be believed. The hot appetizer shrimp are dangerous. Great atmosphere with Eva serving you!
The first time I went to Evas it was so good I ate there the next three nights. The service - food and atmosphere are all top notch. I have been involved in the restaurant industry for many years, sucessfully franchising several concepts - so it always wonderful to visit a quality one-of-a- kind restaurant like Evas.
I visited Evas Caribbean Kitchen. Ordered the Chilean Seabass and was taken by pleasant surprise. Not only was the Seabass cooked to perfection, the Crab Cake starter was amazing, and the coconut creme breule to end a perfect meal.......My Goodness...... A true Culinary Experience I will live over and over again. I highly recommend Evas Caribbean Kitchen. Ill return on a regular basis.
Fun place located along PCH, food is great but the cocktails are too sweet. Not sure why but it seems they are so used to putting so much sugar. We ordered a mojito and a martini, both of which we were not able to drink. Street parking is available.
Eva actually took our order & made us feel as though we were her old friends. The vibe is right. The food is great, flavor from happy places! We will be back!
Do not miss trying the Brown Suga cocktail!Food is always great and service is excellent no matter how busy they are. Eva and Melanie treat you like family whether this is your first visit or 10th.
We went in and were instantly made to feel at home, I mean when we left I wanted to hug the staff. Everything we ate was cooked to order and the libations hit the spot. We have been to the Caribbean many times and were swept back to many eating adventures we had on exotic islands. Thank you for making my vacation wonderful
Azingly yummy, flavorful Caribbean food. The drinks are also unique and tasty, and theres an impressive selection of rums. Ambience is somewhat intimate, but with a very vibrant, fun vibe.
Amazing food and amazing service. The owner came out and was extremely friendly. She answered all our questions and was so great. The food was so good! Awesome to try something new. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
Eva and her restaurant are both originals. She was the most hardworking yet personable restauranteur Ive had the pleasure to meet. Her food was very different from what I expected but very good. Spicy and savory.
This place has it ALL going on, in a hidden spot in Laguna Beach. Fantastic service, pretty decor, a warm and engaged owner/chef, really tasty cocktails (Brown Suga, amazing!), sensational Caribbean food with a Cajun flair. (The crabcakes and escolar special? delicious.) The coconut creme brulee... omg. The charming efficient server was the best Ive had in SoCal, by a mile. A great place for a date or family. Great job, Eva, well be back with friends and family!
This little hideaway features wonderfully authentic southern Caribbean cuisine and the relaxing island-home atmosphere will help you forget your troubles. Pro tip: ask Eva if you can try her chocolate flavored rum for dessert.
Whats not to love?!? Seafood prepared in true Carribbean style, rums galore and desserts to die for! Eva is the ultimate hostess and chef! Were making this a weekly must.
Cajun prawns are very spicy but mind blowingly delicious. Amazing rums and cocktails. Ive loved every entrée, but the jerk pork (ask for it spicy!) is my go to.
Caribbean Jerk Chicken entree is the best. Tender and juicy with tasty mango salsa. Comes with fried plantains. Portion size is very generous and you will be satisfied after.
What can I say? Environment is great, Owner IS Eva and she comes around to chat about the food. Rum menu is off the chain, and the food is life changing. This is a must-stop.
This is a small but very cozy Carribean restaurant. The food is really good and very delicious. Coupled with Ms. Evas personal touch and customer service, I strongly recommend this place.
Delicious spicy food, yummy rum drinks, my favorite, Brown Suga, and colorful and playful ambience. Great place on a date, or with friends & family. We are regulars!!
If you like carribean cuisine this is the place for you. Authentic and delicious. Get the seabass. Eva is almost always there and she is lovely.
If you can get in, its great! Its a small venue and always fully booked...great spicy Caribbean dishes and many rum choices!
We had an absolute spectacular awesome dinner this evening and party of 4. We had the soup and the Hawaiian fish special. Highly recommend it.
The Rum Punch is Trader Vics class. The curry snapper is the best since Canard dBombay. Atmosphere wonderful.
Quaint and cozy restaurant with the warm Caribbean ambiance youd expect. Food is tasty. Owner is very involved on the floor, a big plus!!!!
Thw food was absolutely delicious. It was our first experience with Carribean dining and Eva made it very special.
Great food and an amazing and unique rum list from around the world. If you like rum and Caribbean food this is a must!
A perfect dining experience. First time here, and will definetivly go back if I get a chance in the future. Perfect for those who love spicy foods.
Having dinner with my good friend Espen. Great, great cuisine! My favourite place for an exquisite dining experience.
Amazing food and cocktails, the staff is super nice and the vibe is great. All around, awesome place.
Thank you Eva for a great meal. The setting is cozy, ambiance is good and food couldnt have been better.
Such a great, unique dining experience that is nothing like anywhere else in Laguna. Prices are high, but it is worth it at least once!
Eva is an amazing host! The food is incredible and we always have an amazing time.
I am at the restaurant now and the local is awesome and the owner is great. The food is good not as spicy as I thought it would be but never the less delicious.
Made multiple attempts to eat here. When it finally happened, the food was okay, Im not impressed (assuming you too are from the Caribbean).Ps. Im skeptical if the snapper is actually snapper. (2.5 stars).
The food is amazing and Eva is a wonderful host and chef!! I highly recommend this restaurant.
Worth every penny! Drinks and food are amazing. Tons of pride in the food and service they are providing.
Evas is amazing! Their jerked steak and the chocolate bread pudding is fantastic!
Amazing fusion of Caribbean and South Asian. Even more amazing selection of runs (close to 500 different rums)
The best dinner ever.Eva was great and the whole experience will be remembered for ever.
Great food, insane selection of Rum, and a cute coxy little vibe
I showed up with a group of 5 around 7pm. Instead of telling us a wait time, they said they were out of tables and they couldnt seat 5. They basically refused us service.
No way they don’t let u use the bathroom and not letting us sit! And no simpahty for my wife. After having sat for 2 hrs in the car!!!
Loved it. Food was amazing. Very warm and cozy spot
Delicious food, with quaint atmosphere. Eva is adorable!
Great Caribbean music, good food and Jamaican rum...to be enjoyed neat.😀
Jerk Ribeye! Best Caribbean food in South Orange county easy
Delicious food nice ambiance and amazing rum list😃
Eva is so friendly, service is good, and food is delicious.
Food was great staff was nice overall it was a great experience and great food
First time there. Very good, best friendly service. A real pleasure.
Arguably the best Caribbean restaurant on the West Coast!
Without a doubt, my favorite restaurant in existence.
Wonderful find. Unique and fun and bc delicious.
Very charming place and the food was fantastic
Amazing authentic west indie food on hwy 1
Great ambiance. Delicious food.
Definately a place to take a girl on first date
Perfect place! Excellent service 😍😍😍
Authentic Jamaican eating bless up
This place have KNOW for the great food and service!!
Incredible food & unbelievable service!
Great food and great service
Very good
The absolute best food anywhere
Great food and location
A fav since opening day!
Very good Caribian restaurant
Delicious! amazing food
Delicious
Food is AWESOME!!
Sensational!!****
Total reviews rating 4.7
84 Reviews for Evas Caribbean Kitchen 2024:
Review №1
2016-07-19 08:41:09One of our favorite restaurants. Great casual atmosphere and food and over 300 rums on-hand. And they even do rum flights. Eva and her staff are rare and genuine gems. Almost always full and can be difficult to get a seat without a reservation, for good reason!
Review №2
2018-12-13 07:23:45I have to start by saying this hole in the wall location is fabulous. I absolutely hate coconut, but the coconut shrimp was so good I had seconds. The ginger-mango chutney was a perfect dip for thre shrimp. The crab and corn cake was delicious and had a slight kick to it. Never having tried jerk chicken, I decided to give it a taste. I was not disappointed. Large portion and very well seasoned. 480 rums available to choose from so Im absolutely coming back and next time Im bringing friends.
Review №3
2018-01-28 21:18:41If you havent been hear you are missing out on one of the best restaurants in OC. Eva (the owner) is usually there and she is awesome. Also, if you like Rum, this is the spot...and if you dont youll learn to love it here.
Review №4
2016-11-10 06:15:49First of all when I walked into Evas I felt like family was cooking for me. The place has such a warm down to earth feeling & the aromas circulating in the air are delicious. I liked that Eva is actually there cooking, mingling & making her guest feel warm & comfortable. The service was FIRST CLASS and the food was delicious. I had the Jerk Salmon which comes with beans,rice, mixed shredded vegetable medley & a banana plankton. I also tried these appetizers egg plant, crab cakes, coconut shrimp & if you like spicy I HIGHLY recommend the spicy shrimp....ON FIRE...and I dare you :)That spice comes straight from the Caribbean because its a spice like no other Ive ever had. HOT but lots of flavor. This local spot is a gold mind if you like flavor, spice & good food. The wine & mixed fruit drinks made me feel like I was on vacation. Im definitely going back, probably next week. Great food, great service, great energy & vibe also very clean.
Review №5
2018-06-29 02:32:16Man, we really enjoyed our experience. From the food, drinks, service, all great! Not a huge place, and certainly not some place you would call fancy, but Id definitely recommend making reservations, especially on a weekend night. The food makes you feel like you are sitting a restaurant in the Caribbean. We really enjoyed everything we ordered and I have never seen a place offer so many types of rum, probably near 500 options. We tried one of their rum flights and enjoyed it. I never realized rums can be so different....and strong!
Review №6
2018-01-15 14:57:15I had a great dinner at Evas. Spicy jumbo prawns for starters. Pork loin for my main. A few mixed drinks later and that was a wrap. Great staff. Nice cozy relaxed setting. Worth making reservations in advance. Seating is limited so dont be alarmed of you need to wait for a table. Go check it out! #approved
Review №7
2013-06-06 05:14:57My visit here was one of the most memorable meals Ive ever had. The staff makes you feel like youve been friends forever. The drinks are great. The jerked pork loin was so juicy and delicious. The perfect balance of spices and flavor. When dessert time comes, do yourself a favor and get the chocolate bread pudding. You will not be disappointed.
Review №8
2018-04-15 04:54:37Wow! What can I say?! This is a real foodie/cook speaking. I ordered a dark and stormy cocktail. ( I’m very picky about my ginger beer because my Mum made her own and it was amazing.) Great cocktail. My main was the West Indian curried snapper. To die for. The layers of flavour just kept evolving in my mouth. Eva stopped by the table to check on us and told me it takes her 30 hours to make that curry. I can’t wait to go back and have that again. My daughter ordered the blackened catfish and said “ Mum I’m full but it’s so good ....a few more bites.” 😂Highly recommended. Make a reservation.
Review №9
2016-02-24 11:18:06Evas!!! This is one of my very favorite restaurants. I wish I could get over there a little more often, but every time Ive gone, my experience has been spectacular. This is as authentic as youre going to find on this side of the country when it comes to Caribbean food. My favorites are the jerk pork, of course the Jamaican style jerk chicken, and everything else on the menu. One cannot say enough about the staggeringly awesome rum collection… This is a small place, there are only a few tables, reservations are generally necessary. However, I showed up one Thursday evening a few months ago and they were able to seat me without a reservation. I thought that was great...
Review №10
2013-03-30 21:27:45Evas is a must dine restaurant. The quality from the hostess, waitress, food, drinks and owner are beyond five star. The food is simply delicious. The experience is life lasting. I have recommended Evas to every one I know who truly appreciates all aspects of superb dining. What a great experience. I recommend you try the fish stew. It is not your typical stew as you would think a stew to be. It a beautifully cook Australian roughy/flounder that is cover in a delicious sauce that will have your taste buds and spirit dancing. I asked Eva to add my favorite Caribbean dish of Curry Goat to the menu, she said she would consider it. Evas is truly authentic. Eva, herself is truly eloquent!!!