Delphine Jamaican Restaurant

This was $13. Jerk salmon piece that took 20 minutes. Wasnt good and the fish was sitting in hot jerk sauce yet was lukewarm. Wouldn’t come back wouldn’t refer.

I have been living here for the longest while and this is the worst Jamaican food I have ever tasted!!! DO NOT EAT THERE!!! I was really trying to support my fellow Jamaican but I regret this decision. It is so expensive that the first thing and then you overlook the price and the food presentation is horrible no care taken. Then to top it off it taste HORRIBLE!!! This look like something I would mix up and give my dog back home. I will NEVER EVER EAT here again. This is sickening!!!!! I DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!

I stopped going to Delphine‘s a few years ago because of the quality of food and the taste was not where it should be for a Caribbean restaurant. I decided to give them another try yesterday, hoping that things are changed. Well apparently not I ordered an oxtail dinner I paid good money for this and what I got was not oxtails I don’t appreciate that it was beef, but it was not oxtails oxtails have a bone. None of this head bone it was cut up in various sizes. The Cook did a good camouflage, but the taste gave it away. I will not be back. I also bought a curry chicken for a friend. I hope her meal was better than mine. Seeing how they substitute meat herself might have been curry pigeon.

I should’ve looked at the reviews over priced an just nasty no seasoning nothing please shut down the smaller container was 13 dollars for nothing an the 2nd 6 an was bigger than the 13 dollar meal

The food isn't good my 3rd time trying years later and it's still not good I ordered snapper red pea soup and a curry chicken meal ....the red pea soup wasn't red pea soup .snapper was horrible the sides for the snapper are the beans and rice plate extremely dry and most likely made last week also 2 nasty plantains really .. i didn't even receive the large curry chicken i ordered.....a waste of money and time

Update 2 years later: 0 stars if I could. Asked if we wanted our oxtails spicy and we said yes. I tasted zero spice. No flavor at all. Salt and pepper maybe lol This makes me so sad because we really loved this place. Not to mention, the lady who answered the phone sounded so annoyed that we called to order. WOW. 10/10. I’ve been watching too many food reviews/travel documentaries in Jamaica and other parts of different countries. This food definitely is the closest to authentic Jamaican food that you’ll get. Very friendly atmosphere. You can tell the owner is doing what he loves. The food is never prepared carelessly. Expand your palate! The oxtail dinner is TOO good. And they even scoop a bit of the oxtail gravy on the beans and rice. Will be coming back to try the other dinners! Won’t stop until I’ve tried them all!! Side note: be careful with the bad reviews. If you click on the person who left the review, you will see they are “serial” negative reviewers! Not every place is perfect, but I’ve never been let down by Delphine’s!

Oxtails had big ol bones in them. Good meat on the bones but not much meat. Curry goat was pretty good. Good taste and flavors. The beans and rice was pretty normal. Not much flavor but still good. The cabbage from here was pretty damn good. Seems like it had more spice than the rice and beans. The star from this place is the jerk shrimp. The flavors in the juice on the shrimp was SO GOOD! Sweet and savory kind of but more on the sweet side. It paired up perfectly with the shrimp. Would definitely have to revisit the jerk shrimp again very soon. Please don't get the roti from here because it's not real roti. It's basically just burned pita bread as you can see in the picture. The lady working here was very stingy with the gravy. She didn't charge me for the extra gravy but she also gave me only a palm full of it. An infant palm at that. I looked at the little container that she gave me and it was gone. The main reason why I'm giving this place only 3 stars is because........as you can see from the pictures.......our food was all jumbled up in the container. That came from the ride home. The food got like that in the containers because the portion sizes from here is rather SMALL..........even though their prices has risen. It's almost like they raised the prices but lowered the amount of food they give out. I had to go to Taco Bell real quick to get full. Then they dedicated a whole quarter portion of the container to 3 fried plantains which were dried out and pretty gross. Tasted like packing peanuts with oil on them. Would definitely go here again but only for the jerk shrimp.

An oxtail dinner that cost me $28. Wayyy overpriced for lackluster taste and small serving. I’ll never come again. I sat and thought about writing this review because I hate the idea of giving a BOB bad reviews but… sigh. Don’t waste your money. I wish I had driven to Brightmoor Grille (Jamaican) in Detroit. Would’ve been worth it for this much and the food is SO much better.

Amazing! The jerk chicken was so tender it was falling off the bone as soon as I picked up each piece. If you like spicy , beware! It's spicy! But you do have the option to get it non spicy and it's equally as good! The Sorrel drink was tasty as well, first time trying it. There is some seating inside and the restaurant itself was really clean . Definitely recommend.

Ordered takeout from here while on a trip with the fam. What I liked: the jerk shrimp was perfectly cooked (not over- or undercooked) What was just okay: cabbage was too garlicky for me, the jerk shrimp was a wet jerk that was too sweet for my liking What I didn't like: plantain was undercooked and swimming in grease, and there were only 4 (yes 4) shrimp in my order!! It was just okay.

This place is amazing, it deserves way more recognition. The staff is super friendly and accommodating, and service is super fast. The curry goat is one of the most comforting meals I have ever eaten. This meal alone would cure everything trust me. The jamaican beef patties taste like comfort. Only thing I would recommend is more plantains but regardless, the food is perfection. Super friendly environment when you walk in, feels like you're at an aunt's house fr

Got the medium jerk chicken and beef patty. The jerk chicken is flavorful , more on the sweet side. It's more of a braised or oven jerk chicken. Not from smoker or grill which I prefer. Beef patty was little dry. Still would come back. Took about 10 mins for food to come out . Lady is nice . One woman army doing everything. 3.5 stars really .

Food was great...loved the oxtails and cornbread. WILL NOT SHARE WITH ANYONE...Cabbage was good as well.

This could easily be a 5-Star review ... but when you charge $6.25 for a bottle of water that CostCo sells for 25 cents, you lose a star. We visited at lunch time. The Jerk Chicken (spicy, small lunch) and Curry Chicken (spicy, full lunch) were both excellent. My Jamaican friend was also happy with her Curry Goat (dinner) Mannish Water (goat soup). The dining room is indeed open and has six tables. We were the only dine-in customers- they do primarily carry-out business. The dining room is clean. The restroom is clean. The TV volume was so high that conversation was a bit strained. The remote was on the table, so I lowered the volume. Someone, somewhere (worker?) must have had another remote and increased the volume. Lose another star. Will I return? Probably not, because it is seriously inconvenient for me. If it was more convenient, I would definitely consider them a terrific option for take-out.

I've always loved Jamaican cuisine and I highly recommend this spot. Authentic flavors. Very kind lady took my order over the phone. Next time I will dine in and try more dishes!

Really great atmosphere and people the food was just OK though. Will go back and order again

Terrible, it just tastes like sweet sauce. I don't even think the used salt and pepper plus the sauce is watery.

I've eaten there twice now. They have amazing customer service and delicious food. They have all the items on their menu. I will definitely use them if I need any events catered.

Wish I could say good things as I ... from diapers... grew up with a Jamaican family. Purchased a Groupon to try them out. Ordered food but upon arrival was denied the money I spent on the Groupon. I don't live in the area so I'll never return but good thing they got their money!

Nice hole in the wall spot for amazing Jamaican food that's relatively fast compared to the rest and i love how when you ask for spicy they really give it to you.

It was tasty. Some of the meat I ordered should have been cooked a bit longer ( Oxtails and Goat) The chicken was sweater than jerked

Overall score. 3/10 Ambiance- I arrived to the establishment after sunset. It looked and smelled clean and a woman had just mopped the floors. The kitchen was closed off by a half curtain, which is pretty normal in Caribbean spots. Although for what I could see it was pretty clean. Other than that it was pretty empty. Service- I ordered through yelp. I waited about 45 minutes to arrive and my order was not ready. The gentleman said he had thought the order was canceled. I was not upset and did not mind waiting a little longer. He was prompt and started cooking. I noticed he pulled a small container out of the fridge and what was estimated to be a 45 minute wait was all of 10 minutes in the restaurant... that's were I probably should have been concerned. Food- (What I got: Curried Goat, Rice and peas, Roti, Beef Patti) Rice and Peas- 3/10 rating I believe it came out of a box. Possibly Red beans and rice from Zatteran's. Not a fan. Curried Goat: 4/10 not enough flavor, was not browned enough and the spice was almost not existent. The meat was Hala and tender. Roti- 2/10 I could see what they wanted to do but it was like naan bread but very think and dense. Beef Patti- 6/10 it was flaky, had a kick although it taste a little old. Overall- For me this would not be a place I'd recommend. For $29... I just expect something along Jamaican Spot quality. The food was not as fresh as I'd liked and it left me wishing I would have cancelled the order when it was not ready. This restaurant has some growing and perfecting to do.

I'm sorry Delphine served leftovers from the previous day. The Oxtails didn't have a fresh taste. I felt like I was eating leftover. The Jerk chicken dinner I ordered was over cooked and dry.. I'm sorry but maybe it was not a good day for Delphine's...

While I would only consider this as a take-out restaurant, if you are looking for authentic Jamaican food, this is the place. The Jerk Chicken is the best you can find in the Detroit area. The bottled drinks come from Jamaica or are made by local companies that have knowledge of Jamaican cuisine. (The drinks containing ginger are especially delicious). The employees are very nice and friendly. It is located on the Warren/Eastpointe city limits on 9 Mile between Schoenherr and Hayes. It is in a hole-in-the wall, blink and you miss type building. I really wish that it were relocated and be a full service sit down restaurant.

in a word, awful. ordered two entrees, different chicken dishes. one called brown stew chicken, it was red and tasteless, cabbage, no taste, and barely cooked rice with some tasteless sauce. the other was supposed to be jerk chicken, it was beyond burnt and dry and tasteless. keeping in mind they were leg and thighs, and wayyyyyyy over cooked. the lady that answered and had the nerve to tell me she was with a customer, my comment was I am a customer too. I will NEVER go there again, and I recommend you don't, no way this was just a coincidence. 34.00 later, and I am still hungry and will not waste calories on something nasty and inedible.

Ok...I want to start off by saying that I am going to try this restaurant again, and soon! I learned about this restaurant on Facebook a couple of weeks ago, and I was so excited that there was a Jamaican Restaurant that I didn't have to drive all the way to the west side for. So that is a huge plus! I finally was able to drop in and order a couple of days ago. The staff were super friendly, and nice! So another plus! My order was up in a timely matter, another plus. I ordered the Jerk Chicken dinner, medium size and medium spice. Once I was home, I noticed that the chicken had herbs and this coating on the chicken that I knew before tasting, I probably would not like. And sure enough, I didn't care for it. So I take responsibility for that, Bc on the menu and in the description, it's says special Jamaican blends, in which I should've asked more about that. So the special blend threw the taste off for me if the jerk chicken and the rice. It was too overpowering in my opinion, kind of a sweet/basil taste. I didn't care for it at all. Everything else was good, the Plantains and the Veggies. Next time I go, I would like to order the Jerk Chicken without the special Jamaican blend, and see how I like it. I would also like to order beef patties. So I'm definitely open to trying again; just tweaking my order a bit!

I heard about this place from a friend of mine. It's about three blocks from where I work. I decided that this was perfect for lunch. The people are friendly and the jerk chicken was delicious. I can't wait to work my way through the menu. I already know what I'm ordering next time! They don't have a big sign out front, so you have to look for it. It is worth looking for. They only have a couple small tables, I hope that changes. It is great for carry out. The second time I dropped in I had the Curry Goat, another great dish. I love the plantain! I may have to order an additional side just to have more. Third time in, I had the ox tail, delicious!!!! Fourth time in I had the Brown stew, still really happy about this place. Last night I stopped in to get the cobbler, I bought one peach and one apple. I just heated them up in the oven and they were amazing. They bake them in the restaurant and you can find them in the refrigerator by the front door. Still love the plantain!

First time customer and we ordered quite a bit of food. I was torn between 2 and 3 stars. So... what was good, bad, and disappointing. This is a small family owned and operated restaurant with limited hours. I love to support family owned businesses. Ms. Delphine is a sweet woman who tries to accommodate her customers. We ordered 2 jerk chicken dinners. Plantains were perfect, chicken was only spicy on top of the semi- burnt/bbq'd skin. Rice was tough and undercooked. We ordered one dinner spicy/hot, and one medium. If you like the heat, then you must ask for some of the spicy jerk sauce on the side. I had to go back for this and new rice. Well... not new. I was quite surprised that after I called and explained that the rice was undercooked, I was told to bring it back. When I arrived, they took the old rice and only added a couple Tbsp. of sauce to the top and said it should be ok. No new hot rice. No hot sauce on top. (Mind you I spent over $60 on all this food.) After all was said and done, I will hesitantly return again and probably won't promote as much as I would have if customer service was better than a 2 at best. This place could really be something big with better mgmt, professionalism, and customer service.

Love the curry chicken. My go to when I want some Jamaican food. Chicken was extra tender and too my liking. I enjoyed the curry sauce from the chicken over the rice and beans.

Great new carryout for Jamaican food. Tried the vegetarian pie, Rasta stew and jerk chicken. All were very good. The stew and chicken meals came with sides of plantains and cabbage dish which were phenomenal. Ordered side of coco bread which was like a Jamaican version of Hawaiian rolls. Very tasty and addicting. Also tried the peach cobbler which I found to be ok -have too much spice and not enough salt. Overall, highly recommend trying this new gem to the area.

I'll give them a 4/5 stars only because the taste of the jerk chicken was amazing. But for a large I expected to get more than just 2 thighs and a leg. Kind of pricey for a tiny bit of chicken.

Had Lunch Special Large jerk chicken (1Leg,1Thigh) with 1chicken curry pattie and 1 beef pattie. The service was fast and the food was hot , it was my first time here and wanted to explore the menu options . But no suggestions or explanation of menu offerings in regards to favorites of customers. Once I got the opportunity to taste the food it wasn't as pungent in spices as I imagined it to be as advertised as authentic. Lacked seasoning and wasn't spicy enough as requested (maybe due to small portions) but the patties were on point . I'll give them another shot in the near future as a last minute fix. Maybe i caught them on a bad or slow day. Overall it was decent and prepared well.

I'm not fan of Jamaican food, but my friend loved the curry goat. I tasted but didn't really care for it. I had the jerk chicken. The service is bit slow but overall the food was good

WHOA! I was craving plantains and came across this restaurant. Delphine is an amazing chef. I had the Ox tail dinner and my boyfriend got the jerk chicken. Both were incredibly delicious! Her plantains are perfection and the cabbage very tasty. The meat practically fell off the bones. Medium was the perfect level of spice kick to have your whole body feel but not overwhelm. We'll definitely return!

Really great service! I called at 7:30 for a carry out and they only quoted me a 10 minute wait. They asked if I wanted spicy and I said no. The lady on the phone and at the counter was really nice. I got all of this for around $13.50. I did not like the plantains. The chicken, rice, and cabbage were amazing. I will come again when I'm in the area. It was the perfect amount of food for 1 person.

Ordered the grilled jerk chicken, it was horrible. It was not grilled, it was baked and overcooked. The jerk sauce was thin and runny with no flavor. If you want good jerk chicken, go to Jamaican Pot.

If you're looking for a negative review, keep scrolling because this isn't it. I don't have one single negative thing to say about this restaurant. My husband went to the restaurant and sent me the menu so I have no idea what the actual building or service is like; this is just a food review. He ordered the jerk chicken meal and said it was "really good" then proceeded to eat every morsel on his plate and some of mine. The dinner came with cabbage, rice and peas, and plantains in addition to the meat. My husband is a man of fewer words than myself so I'm sure it was just as good if not better than my own. We split a curry patty. The pastry is wonderful; it's buttery, crispy in the best ways, and not dried out or overly greasy. The filling was surprising. I've only had beef patties so this one was different. I enjoy the taste curry and this one has a very forward curry flavour; if you do not, this is not for you. The patties are larger than I expected. I half of one had me pretty full before I even started my entrée. My entrée was the curry shrimp dinner. The shrimp were well cooked, flavourful, and not rubbery; they were served with curry potatoes and some cabbage over rice. I don't have anything crazy to say about the cabbage. The cabbage wasn't over cooked or bitter and still maintained a delicate sweetness to it. It was good, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't the star of the plate. The star of the meal was the plantains. The plantains... y'all there are no words. The plantains are so delicious. They're fried to perfection. They're slightly crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle. I started dancing. They were so good, I wanted to call the restaurant just to compliment them on the plantains. I LOVE plantains and always have the highest standards that are usually not met. But Delphine's? The plantains were amazing. Easily the best I've ever had. All in all, this was a delicious meal and we will absolutely be going back. Do yourself a favour and visit Delphine's!

Very well made melt in your mouth food. Delphine is usually there taking care of her business. Thank you for the wonderful food.

First I have to say I may be addicted to doordash, after the last year, I've never ordered so much takeout. Anywho this jamaican spot was really nice however the price point was ridiculous. I've had better oxtails elsewhere, but all in all not bad. The mannish soup was very good the pic I have doesn't show anything but the broth.

This popped up is hot and new on my Yelp food list. I was really really craving some curry chicken. In the beginning I was looking for Indian establishment because you think Curry you think Indian.... boy was I WRONG I should have been thinking CARIBBEAN JAMAICAN. So I placed my order with them over the phone and I am greeted by this lovely Caribbean man who I just did not want to let off the phone.... because his voice was just so intriguing to me. I figured if just his voice alone intrigued me this food is going to be something. Because I was so intrigued I decided to arrive early and investigate. I walk into a pretty average storefront it is tucked away next to what I believe a child care Center. It was close to closing and I was the only one left besides another couple in front of me I originally ordered the curry chicken but the smell lured me in and had me asking questions for more. Over the phone I asked what desserts and drinks they offer and in his lovely voice he proceeded to tell me well mame you just have to come in and see for yourself... Ha Ah HA well I DID.... I HAD SO MANY YUMMY THINGS I COULD NOT CARRY THEM ALL BY MYSELF! try the Black Fruit Cake.... rummmmm yum. And also try the carribian ginger juice

It was fabulous I can't say anything but praise for this place. I can't wait to go back there again my son's been there three times now this is great thank you

What a great find! If you like Jamaican food than this place is for you. I've been wanting to try this place out so it got fat pretty quick. I ordered the jerk chicken dinner and the oxtail dinner. Food was hot and served quickly. It was delicious. Fast and friendly service! This place is easy to miss, but give this place a try and support a local small business. I will for sure be returning.

Not for me. The food was just ok and definitely some flavor but I will not repeat. I need just a little meat in my life.

The food here is awesome. I love that Jamaica music is playing while I enjoy my food. There's a few tables and chairs inside to enjoy your meal. I wouldn't recommend huge groups.. no more than four if you want to sit inside. Tony was the one that helped me with my order. He suggested the beef patty. I've never had one and I'm glad he suggested it, it was so good! I had a Island Mango juice drink with my meal. I liked that as well. Some customers inside recommended the Pineapple drink, or the Ginger (which there are multiple ones to choose from). I ordered the oxtails dinner (very spicy) and a side of jerk chicken (not spicy). This oxtails are so delicious!! And yes definitely spicy. I couldn't finish it all (that patty filled me up a bit)... I ate while watching the Michigan vs Rutgers game. I enjoyed that as well. Go blue!! But yes I recommend you try Delphine's!!

Got curried chicken from DoorDash and it was AMAZING! Also got red peas soup which I think I could eat every day. I did not care for the plantains and not sure if it was the seasoning/preparation or if I just don't like them. But next time I would ask to see if I could substitute a little more rice or something as I hate to waste and did not end up eating these. Will most definitely order from here again!

I am always open to trying new cuisine and although I have usually eaten at Jamaican Pot on 8 Mile, I decided to try a new Jamaican restaurant, Delphine's. I order the Jerk Chicken dinner and beef patty and they were good. The jerk chicken was a little sweet, which was different, but it was stewed right. The cabbage was crisp and flavorful and the plantains were cut evenly and sweet. The Jamaican Patty was ok. I was expecting a little more spice. I would probably get my food a little spicier next time as I wanted to play it safe to gauge the heat levels offered. Tony was a really nice guy and showed me my food before leaving. Check them out!

I always get the jerk chicken from here. With all of the construction going on around that area. DoorDash delivers to my house. Which is fine for me. The food arrived hot and very fresh. I will try to order other items from the menu. The jerk chicken from there is very good.

Very disappointed with the food. Ordered An Ox tail dinner and Jerk Chicken dinner. Both were tasteless and blah. Not the Jamaican flavor I was craving and become accustomed to from other spots. The ox tails were primarily fat and had NO flavor besides tasting a little scorched. The parboil rice in the rice and peas was dry and barely boiled. Too al dente The beef patty and plantains were "OK". The cabbage lacked seasoning as well. My first time trying this place is also my last.

Always fresh delicious, when we are craving from home made food we come here, not many authentic Caribbean options in this part of Michigan. Service is always quick and consistent

My hubby and I came across this place not too long ago, we passed it and confirmed yes we're trying this! Today we did and I'm glad we did! It was pretty yummy! My husband's favorite is the oxtail! We have never tried ox tail and it didn't disappoint. I loved mixing everything together. I would debone the chicken and take a bit of that, then the rice, then the cabbage & veggies and then the plantains uhhhh those were delicious. Also, I called in the order and the man that picked up was very attentive and nice. Give it a try, it's not every day you come across Jamaican food!!

food was well seasoned, warm and very good. Great customer service. Honestly , the only complaint is portion size ... I ordered a large plate for a dollar more but it seems even smaller then the lunch plate usually is.

My wife and I took a journey to this restaurant on Sunday (partly because no other Jamaican restaurant was open nearby and partly to support DBRW). I say journey, because it was almost an hour's drive for us from Ann Arbor. I was really looking forward to some good Jerk chicken. The only thing my wife saw that she wanted was the Red Snapper. We arrived and were greeted by a man behind the counter, who was gracious and very hospitable-a joy to speak to. The restaurant itself left a little to be desired, but I'll blame that on the pandemic. I will say that it was almost closing time, and that maybe they had run out of seasoning for the Jerk, but my chicken was nearly tasteless. It had been cooked well, which is important to me, but it almost tasted as if it had been boiled. Every time I've had Jerk in the past (in Jamaica and in the states), it has been wildly flavorful, and I was looking forward to a repeat experience at this restaurant. My wife enjoyed her fish, well enough, but felt it was very expensive for what she received. (the price online was different from the price at the restaurant) The highlight of our plates was the cabbage and plantains! Would I try it again? Maybe if I were in the area, and couldn't find another Jamaican spot. We were disappointed.

The service was friendly. The food was ok. Cabbage wasn't the best. I'll go again to try the ox Tsimshian.

Delphine's got the best Curry Chicken. Curry chicken and rice was delicious, I'm not much of a fan with onions but I ate the rest. I hope next time I can get some Sorrel or Cola Champagne with the food if it's in stock

Oh LAWD, Delphine Delphine. Idk if it's because Michigan don't know no better but this was the most bland Jamaican food I've ever tasted. She sells a special seasoning on the side that I imagine has all the flavors from the jerk chicken and cabbage...but she charges you for it. The kicker: the food LOOKS delicious. Idk.

Doesn't taste like authentic Jamaican food. Jamaican food is known for its flavorful taste and spices. We had a taste for Jamaican food being from Miami. Theres a variety of options when it comes to international foods. Delphine didn't quite meet my expectations. The jerk chicken was just ok. They got the spice pet right but that's all I can taste is spice it wasn't flavorful.The oxtails were ok. They were really chewy not much meat. The rice was plain. Maybe I went on a bad day. But not the most pleasant first experience.

Restaurant was clean. Food was very tasty! I recommend Either the curry chicken or curry shrimp. Also, pick up a beef pasty...everything was well priced and delicious. We will be back!