Dhat Island Caribbean Creole

First time visiting. The food was very good. Fast service clean, and great waiter. I was referred to this place and was not let down. Great place for date night. I will be referring myself to family and friends and will be returning. Pricing was not to bad also.

Dhat Island offers good food that's priced right. I got the oxtails which were delicious. My husband got the gumbo and he was impressed with how much meat they provided. I look forward to trying more dishes.

Went here for Saturday brunch. The food was way better than expected. We cleaned our plates.

Place was clean and nice with bright colors inside. We were greeted right away and seated by the window. We ordered the gumbo and oxtail stew. Both were really good and tasty. The rice beans are good. The oxtail meal came with bananas. I ordered one of each (savory, sweet, and green) they we're all good and went well with my meal. We also tried the hot cocoa and it was good. Hot cocoa was a little too sweet for me but it was good and tasty as well. We also ordered the meat patties for appetizer and they were delicious. Customer service is great. They weren't too busy when we went. Great food, customer service, and serving size is good for sharing too. I definitely recommend this place!

We were finally able to visit this restaurant after moving to the area recently. Upon entering its quite a bit more quaint than the big sign boasts. We were seated immediately and overjoyed with the choices the menu had to offer. Our waiter David was amazing! He was attentive and very knowledgeable about not only the menu but the prep! He made our trip to this establishment over the top perfect. My husband ordered the shrimp gumbo and I ordered the red snapper. Both were seasoned providing a unique but delish meal. The snapper came with red beans n rice and two plantains. We also enjoyed some Mac n cheese & greens for the full experience. Many who have tried Jamaican or similar foods know that no two recipes are the same. Most seem to be family recipes which provides a new and unique experience for each dish. Definitely give this little restaurant a try! No mix drinks/hard liquor tho :( even with the nice patio dining they provide.

Great service and good vibe. This is a good place for a date or for mother's day. The Portions are good and don't forget to get some beignets!! We orders the Jerk Chicken and oxtails. And had the chicken patties for an app. Wish there was some extra sauce for the patties 👀

My husband and I been wanting good Caribbean food. Luckily, my dad knew this place and took us there when we were visiting from New Mexico. It was delicious. I got the jerk chicken which was so good! Everyone's good was so yummy. Hope to revisit again. The place was clean and nice inside. Outside is lovely as well.

We have never had a bad dish here. It is always amazing. Favorite dishes include beignets with raspberry sauce, griyo(pork that is so tender and tasty), sweet plantains, red beans and rice, oxtail curry, macaroni and cheese. It is also family owned by am incredibly sweet and friendly family.

10/10 shrimp and grits, dhat chicken, mixed greens, and heavenly moist cornbread that came out steaming - and that cornbread kept steaming forever once we dug in! everything was well seasoned, delicious & had great texture, from the mains to the red beans & rice and tostones. 11/10 for the kind owner and service. i've never been to redlands because i simply don't know anyone here nor have any business being here. my husband, dog and i were making our way back to LA from joshua tree and wanted to grab a bite after making some decent headway on the 210. i found this place, was intrigued by the pics, and we showed up on a saturday right at 11:30 when they opened. i saw outdoor seating pics on yelp, but was prepared for the possibility of not being able to eat here because of our dog. the owner greeted us and was so kind -- said the outdoor seating wasn't set up, but that if our dog was well-trained he was welcome inside. our dog's super chill because he's old, so being able to bring him was the cherry on top. all the staff were so nice. there was also a group of aunties behind us celebrating a birthday and it was so joyful and sweet. you can tell it's a neighborhood favorite. would roll back through next time we randomly find ourselves in redlands!

Food: came here just once with a friend that I haven't seen for a while, we had great time catching up at this restaurant. seafood gumbo was good with flavorful sauce but perhaps seasoned with a little too much salt for my liking. But the presentation of the dish was excellent and had good amount of seafood along with rice. The manager/waiter was so nice and even gave us free beigents to try, which were so perfectly greasy and sugary and satisfying Price: around $15-20 per entree, I think seafood gumbo was about $20 or so, which is reasonable price for what I got, and comparable to other carribean cuisine places Ambiance: dimly lit inside, clean, I came here for hang out with my old friend, but I think it can also work for date night spot too Service: fantastic, did I mention the free beignets that we got?! So nice and friendly and attentive Parking: restaurant is located in a plaza, next to redlands urgent care, there's outside parking lot, haven't had issues finding a spot

Decided to stop in and try Dhat Island tonight. It was my husband's and I's first time trying Jamaican food and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious. I tried Oxtail for the first time and the meet was so tender and tasty. The red beans and rice were flavorful and I loved the plantain on the plate. Although im not Jamaican, it reminded me of my mother's cooking in Guatemala. 10/10 for flavor. The service was also good too, the server was friendly but he appeared to be the only one serving for the night. That's fine but we did have to ask for silverware, straws and he forgot that we wanted Mac and cheese. I don't take that away from this restaurant though. He was working hard and who I presume was the owner, even came out to greet us. I will definitely come back to this restaurant. I loved it.

First off, service is some of the best here! Hostesses were kind and our server (who I felt might be an owner?) was kind, personable and continually checking in with us! For the sides, we got yams and mac and cheese. Yams were well cooked and perfectly sweet. Mac and cheese is super similar to a homestyle soul food mac and cheese, super cheesy and creamy. For entrees, we got the salmon and eggplant creole plates with black beans and plantains. I preferred the salmon one, it was cooked well and had a good flavor. Eggplant had some astringency to it. Plantains were great! We got beignets for dessert. It came with 15 small ones. I felt their dough used to be better. They're best fresh but they hold pretty well, just try to eat them as soon possible if saving them. A bit on the pricier side but I did have leftovers and it is a well cooked, grander meal with lots of love put into the cooking and service!

I've been here two times. The first time, I had oxtails and goat dishes, and they were so good. They don't have goat anymore unfortunately. This time, we had the jerk chicken and it was really good. The meat was tender and flavorful. I also tried a seasonal fried pork dish but it was too hard and dry. I loved the sweet plantains more than the cripsy ones. The service was very good. I always drop by after hiking or climbing nearby as there aren't that many interesting food places around. I recommend giving this place a try and sticking to their usual dishes.

The Food was delicious. The ambience was nice. We had shrimp and grits, jerk chicken and a side of extra plantains. I You can't have all that without a Ting!!!

You gotta like a restaurant when you can smell its flavors as you enter. The Caribbean vibe lulls you into island time away from the Inland Empire. This restaurant is quaint and cute. This has to be the sauce capital of Redlands. We came for Saturday brunch. On our two meals, including the salad dressing, there were 5 different and unique sauces. Each one having its own signature flavor and heat. We shared the Creole Eggs w/ Andouille sausage and Bourbon Chicken. In the pic of the Creole Eggs w/ Andouille sausage there is buried scrambled eggs with red peppers. The eggs are lightly scrambled with a mild amount of heat and creole seasoning. The grilled Andouille sausage is seen on top with the great grill marks. This is pork sausage that is full of spicy flavor. Underneath it are potato wedges covered in a creole sauce. These wedges were cooked through, yet held firm. The sauce was a bit spicy, yet not over powering, and creamy. The side salad had a cooling and very tropical, light vinaigrette dressing. The next pic is their Bourbon Chicken. You can see the chicken breast sliced, which allowed for more surface area to be coasted with the bourbon sauce. This sauce had a slight heat and a mild bourbon flavor. In the foreground of the pic are 2 sweet plantain wedges. Each was fried just right. The bowl of veggies was a pleasant composition of onions and peppers. The sauce was bright and had a zing, yet the veggies were pleasantly mild and were a good carrier of the sauce.

Food was mid. Not sure how they achieve salty and flavorless at the same time... The service was not pleasant. The waiter was rushing us to pay even thought the restaurant was not busy at all.

Love this place. Great food: great oxtail, jerk chicken, and beignets. But they give false coupons through the clover app. Mondays only coupons, but you can't order online because the clover app says they are closed mondays, which they are not. When you go there, they say something different from what the coupon says. Don't blame them on turning down the 95% off anything. Felt like a mistake. But the 95% off beignets should be straight forward. Nope. They changed it to after a purchase of an entree, which makes sense, but coupons never say anything about that. Coupon or not, still great food.

What a place to relax and enjoy great food. I went here over the weekend and experienced some really great tasting Creole cuisines. I got lucky because it was not as packed as it usually is, due to the incoming storm. The staff were pleasant and very personable. I would highly recommend you try a few things off the menu if you want an authentic Creole experience. * Dhat Bourbon Chicken * Curry Chicken For an appetizer you have to try the Island's Creole Pate, it's delicious! Everything was fresh and the experience was a one of a kind, BRAVO!

TEMPORARY CLOSED as of 3.15.24. Sign reads to visit their website www.dhatisland.com but it's not working... Baby come back pleeeease!

Amazing.. I'm 6mts pregnant, my hubby surprised me coming here and it was spectacular. The service was amazing the waiter that assisted us was so Kind and helpful. You must try the sticky wings (appetizers) soo good we order some to go as well. Then my hubby had the sea food gumbo (chef's kiss) and I had the red snapper (5stars). For dessert we had beignets, that were absolutely delicious. Also, we order to go their mango ice tea. This was one happy belly.

I have passed by this restaurant for years and finally decided it was time to try it! Dhat Island is truly DHAT ISLAND because this place is AMAZING! From the island decor and music on the inside, to the hospitality of the staff and the owner who stops by each table to make sure that all is well, to the food, it was too too good. Started off with Plantain Fritters which taste just like puff-puff/buns from Nigerian cuisine. It was soft, warm, sweet, and delicious. But the winner of the night was the Jerk Chicken! The flavor? 12/10. Chicken fell right off the bone?! 15/10. Even the sides of rice and beans with sweet plantains brought the entire dish together. DHAT Island really did DHAT and I will be back!

The food and service and ambiance was wonderful!! Great place to eat. Can't wait to return!

Love love love the food! Very well prepared and presented. Finest cuisine around. Beats all restaurants in Redlands by far! The Chef deserves a big applause!

Great food and service. Had the oxtail which was wonderful and the salmon also very good. Sweet plantains were also very good. Bennetts to die for. Will definitely be back...

Their food is perfection! Plenty of flavor, comes out hot, and tastes delicious. The portion sizes are great here; I always leave with leftovers. Their beignets are delicious! One of the best I've had; not everyone can pull them off but they do an amazing job. All the times I've gone here, the owner always makes his rounds and chats with guest. Love this! It shows he really cares about his customers and wants them to enjoy their food. I brought my boyfriend here for the first time and he loved it. He pretty much demolished his food pretty quickly. This place is a must if you haven't tried it.

First, a shout out to our server, Michael, who is an amazing example of how a server should be. The food was a fusion of all Caribbean food. Quality was good, and delicious. They even had Jamaican soda, to the delight of a member of our party who just came back from there. And the beignets--get a dozen! So so good!

Noooooo! I am so sad this place is closed. Every entree/dish we had from there we LOVED! We were last there for my husband's birthday (12/2023)... this was a wonderful spot. The atmosphere, the customer service, the delicious food all chef's kiss!!!

Dhat Island is such a hidden gem in the City of Redlands. Was driving around this area late in the afternoon and wanted to grab a late lunch. Waitress was super friendly despite we pulled up 30 minutes before end of their lunch hour. Ordered the following: - Dhat Chicken: I normally don't like ordering chicken at restaurants because they tend to overcook, but Dhat Island's chicken was perfectly moist and delicious. Absolutely have to try to this dish! - Seafood Gumbo: Yup, I am a sucker for Southern Creole food, and had to order the Seafood Gumbo. Little on the salty side (but that's because I usually eat light salt), but other than that, this dish was delicious and had decent amount of seafood. - Beignets: OMG. They were fresh and they were delicious! My order had so much that I wish it was not Covid-Era and I could share these delicious Beignets with my neighboring tables. Must order!! Overall, I had a great experience at the Dhat Island and would definitely be returning the next time I come to this part of town. Great food, great prices, and great service.

I ordered My MeMoRiaL gRub and it was all Good.(Rice/jeRkk chiCKen/mac&cheez I can't wait to go in for a SIT down.!!!

Dhat's a damn good place. Ya mon. We went for brunch and the flavors were irie mon. I was back in Saint Croix but somehow New Orleans too. My vegetarian partner in crime had plenty choices. We both finished with the best beignets in decades. I can't wait for a nice hot day to return!

Great food and service highly recommend. First time having this type of food and it was great. The environment is so cute and chill I loved it

It's always a blast coming here with family and coworkers for Saturday brunch. I love how they are always accommodating and kind. The owners are such sweet, lovely people it's always a surprise when we get a table pop up or just gracing around the restaurant enjoying their customers and beautiful laughter. It is extremely nice to have such a local and soulful restaurant to enjoy a meal with. I really enjoy its diversity and love how it welcomes everyone to enjoy its good eats with no hesitations. It's a true Carribean Gem. The staff is extremely nice and welcoming.. very patient, I may add.. because oooo boyyy evertime we go we want everything . The beinget cobbler is speechless with a mimosa.. I recently visited with my family my dad's birthday with my dad's he lives in Adlanto, so he traveled this way . He specifically requested to eat here because I had taken him once before. Every time I have been here, I always end up getting the same server, which shows great he must really appreciate the environment and the people. His name is EJ... Hi EJ ! Thanks for being a great host and server. I'll be back with my coworkers.. because that's what I always say. So, Til next time. Dhat Island." Same Dhat time , Same Dhat Channel."

This place has been on my radar for a while. Came in on Saturday night and was sat immediately. I was hoping the cuisine tasted authentic so I had high hopes. Quiet ambience but you can hear other tables conversations. Ordered the red snapper. That comes with a sauce and peppers. Sides were rice and peas and sweet plantains. The fish was good and so was the sauce. The rice and peas had a smokey flavor and smell to them. My son ordered the kids meatballs and he said those were very good. Overall, it was good food. We will come back.

Must stop in Redlands. Terrific Caribbean food, lovely service and a wide variety of drinks. You won't find a place like this just anywhere so indulge!

Me and a few girlfriends went here today after ax, throwing and had to wait for about an hour because they close down in the middle of the day for a couple hours but it was well worth the wait! When they open at five we got sat very quickly and everybody was courteous and prompt. Waiter was very knowledgeable of the food and let us know the couple items that they were out of. I ordered the oxtails and the salmon and I was not disappointed. Pretty flavorful for a restaurant I would say. I do cook these items at home, so I'm a pretty good critic! It's a little bit far from my house, but if I was ever in the area, I would definitely go back.

I've never eaten at dhat island but due to poor customer service of an employee venting about customers on Facebook, I will likely not be trying it. Extremely unprofessional and immature.

Nice Homie environment. Good oxtails, but wish they had potato salad. The plantains were nice and sweet. and our waiter was very patient because it was six of us.!

We had an unusual experience when we went. We ordered some meat pastry and we asked if we could share a plate. The server said it would be a $5.50 charge to split a plate. I asked why I couldn't I just eat some off my husband's plate because I didn't want a full entree. He said the cameras would see us and he would get in trouble. WTH? This is not a way to run a business. If my husband is okay with me eating some of the food from his place, it's none of their business! The food was just meh. We had the bourbon chicken. It was pretty much one note. We won't be coming back any time soon.

Food was good and the service was great also, we enjoyed the experience, price isn't bad either.

Decided to finally do a review because wife and I have ordered here several times. This place calls itself a creole restaurant. Their menu is unique. Has Jamaican food to southern food. I am not well versed in Jamaican vs creole vs Cajun but they seem to have food of that nature. I'll start with today's order. Dhat chicken and oxtail. Oxtail is wife's favorite dish here. She says it's a little more sour than before, some of the pieces she suspects may not have been completely submerged because it was dry. She's not someone who eats spicy foods and says black beans was a little spicy (I think its got flavor). Overall if you like oxtail I would recommend it as it's been consistently good. Dhat chicken was slightly dry. Spices and flavoring was good. Other things we've had: Jerk chicken: one of my favorites here. Amazing flavors, fall off the bone tender. This dish makes you wanting more. Meli Melo: wife didn't really like it. I thought it was OK. If you are expecting a Cajun jambalaya, this isn't it. I wasn't expecting a jambalaya, this dish just wasn't something we thought was amazing. Griot: wife ordered it once. Hasn't ordered it again. Asked her about it, she said "I dunno, wasn't memorable." I tried it and thought something similar, not memorable. Baby Bello mushrooms (appetizer): definitely different in a weird and good way. I liked it, their sauce was good. Wife wasn't a fan. Red beans and rice: F'ing fantastic. Wife and I both agree that this is our favorite thing on their entire menu. Just perfect really. Beignets: wife loves them with their raspberry sauce. They are good and well done. I remember coming here the first time with a bunch of first timers like a decade ago and the waitress recommended the dhat chicken or jerk chicken. This is great advice. Their food has good spices that may not be for everyone but the jerk and dhat chicken I don't think would be too strong for most people. I want to give this place 5 stars but the cost historically is pretty high. As you can see from receipt, 2 dishes with modest tip was almost 60 dollars. Servings weren't large, but not small either.

We ordered a Jamaican patty appetizer and a jerk chicken. I wasn't too impressed with the Jamaican patty - it tasted like an empanada but otherwise nothing special. The jerk chicken's flavor was AMAZING...but the piece of chicken had been overcooked to the point of dryness. I'm willing to believe that this was an uncharacteristic mistake from this restaurant, but it was a shame to see such beautiful seasoning and sauce ruined by the meat texture. This is the main reason for this review's 3*. We finished off the meal with an order of their beignets which were very delicious and I highly recommend. Powdered with sugar and addictive.

First time trying Jamaican food and boy was it good. Service was amazing and the beignets were amazing. Definitely recommend

We love this place! We hadn't been in 2 years since the pandemic and life. It hasn't changed whatsoever, fabulous customer service, excellent presentation, quality and quantity is always key to me; this place rocks! We started off with the patés, yum! Packed with flavor, good sized portions. Hubby ordered mele Melo, similar to jambalaya, also packed with flavor in every bite. A very good portion. I ordered the griyo, marinated pork with spicy red beans and rice with sweet plantains; worth it! I just had to have the beignets to go even though We were so full,, so puffy, sweet on the way home...We will definitely return soon.

I have ordered here a few times and so far all has been delicious. Beignets Meli Melo Dhat Chicken Island's Citrus Salad I would recommend if you have not check them out.

Food was good. We were. Aware of the short staff up on arrival ..(still. Good service). Only problem that drinks (lemonade) is not free refill.... Again not a big deal but a pain on the butt But where I had enough was when going to pay the bill I was told no $100bills ... so again if all you have is $100 cash avoid this place or be ready to consume $100 worth of food or lemonades @ $5/ piece sure can be done .

Came here on a Friday night with my husband and everything was great. The ambience is welcoming and fun with a tropical feel and our server was attentive and helpful with the menu. Now on to the food...wow!! We started with the Jamaican patties and sticky chicken wings, both were amazing. For my entree I had the Dhat chicken and my husband had the steak and shrimp, we both loved it. For dessert we ordered the beignets and demolished them! Probably the best beignets I ever had. Will be back soon to try the rest of the menu.

Dhat Island offers delicious authentically Caribbean cuisine right in Redlands. On this visit I enjoyed the creole shrimp and grits and my mother happily consumed the Meli-melo which she graciously let me try. I also added an Island Palmer as my drink. The creole shrimp and grits were delicious with tender shrimp and flavorful veggies atop grits. I had been craving good shrimp and grits and this satiated my craving. I nearly licked the bowl clean. The Meli-melo was a flavor packed combination of all things tasty ( rice, meats, veggies, spices). On my next visit I'm getting this dish which also comes with a side. In this case my mother got the sweet plantains. Thanks Dhat island for serving tasty food... And for not judging my poor decision to not also order beignets.

If I could put a zero I would cause I don't want it to get it packed this place is AMAZING perfect plantains juicy chicken oxtail just bomb I will definitely be back and their mimosas with a big serving of guava juice for only 30$! So bomb I didn't even take a picture at first lol

Hostess and Waiter were extremely nice. The Owner, Mr. Alce, was rude and sarcastic. Some of his comments to customers were mean. The food was pretty good.

I can't believe it took me so long to check this place out. So, the hubs and I went here on Saturday afternoon. It was brunch time! Unfortunately, we didn't realize that much of the regular menu was unavailable. That was a bummer because I really wanted to tried the beef patties and my husband really wanted the curry chicken. Service was sloooowwwww. Our server, Elmer, was fantastic, but he was literally the only person on duty. We sat down and waited at least 15 minutes before someone came to give us a menu and take a drink order. Keep in mind they do not have a full bar, but I'm always happy with a glass of wine. I have a chicken and waffle with mango syrup. I thought I would be thrown off by mango flavor syrup, but it was delicious. The chicken was perfectly fried (could have used a little more seasoning). My husband had a jerk chicken with rice and beans. He thought the chicken could use more heat, but that the rice and beans were some of the best he's had. I go to soul food restaurants all over the inland empire and these were the best candied yams I've had in years. The mac and cheese was fantastic. The music was nice and I loved the art work and greenery throughout. Overall, I can't wait to return to try the regular menu.

Dhat Island Wedding Dinner THE BEST SERVICE I went to quite a few high end restaurants to find a place for my wedding dinner but each one I went to was overpriced with low end service. That was until I remembered how much I enjoyed going to Dhat Island with my cousin a few months back. I immediately called to ask if reservations were available. THE EXTRA MILE I missed the chance to take good pictures of the decor but they went the extra mile to decorate the table with flowers and greenery of my wedding colors and candles down the table. FOOD WAS GREAT I picked a preset dinner and split the options among my guests which for my party worked great. We had Curry Chicken and Jerk Chicken. It was delicious as any time I had visited Dhat Island. THE BEIGNET TOWER My husband and I really wanted something small and different so when the option of cake went up I knew I wanted a beignet tower! It was beautiful and beignets for everyone around. Yes I did smash a hot beignet in my husband's face and he has forgiven me lol) OVERALL It was an affordable dinner for 26 guests that went beyond our expectations and made my intimate wedding dinner a dream come true. Thank you thank you Dhat Island. Thank you to the owners especially Angela!

My overall experience at Dhat Island was great! The ambience is nice , great music and friendly staff. This is a good place for Date night, office events and family dinner. Our food was fresh packed with flavor and filling. Wish we had room for dessert but it gives us a reason to return. We had jerk chicken,oxtail, veggies, chicken wings and patties EVERYTHING WAS GOOD AND TENDER.

Great food, music choice, and service. Our server was very welcoming, funny, and helpful in letting us pick our orders since we were first timers. 10/10 would recommend! 10/10 would def come back

Food presentation was great, and flavorful. Customer service is exceptional with some tasty recommendations. We also had the cornbread which is one of my new favorite deserts! Will definitely be coming back to try new items.

We've ate here twice once on takeout and food was actually amazing! This second time around we decided to go here on Valentine's Day. Food was good but service could have been better, we waited for our check for a bit and had to ask for hot sauce a few times. Overall we wouldn't recommend the mushroom appetizer it was a little dry.. salmon and beef pies were great!

We had an amazing experience there last night. The 2 owners Carlo and Angela were there . They made the night for me and my sisters very special. They were amazing host. Felt like I was welcomed into their home. We had the Gyrio, Meli Melo and Jerk Chicken. It was all delicious. But.....the star were those AMAZING beignets with raspberry sauce. Do not get half a order. Do a whole order and you won't regret it. Loved both the food and people that owned it.

Looking for the closest thing to soul food on the Far East corner of the Inland Empire...you just found it! I have an affinity for black owned restaurants that serve soul food and Southern food and Creole food and Caribbean food. Dhat island offers a little bit of all of these. They offer good food and a very comfortable nice atmosphere in a hidden corner of Redlands. They are one of my local favorites so I wanted to share what I've discovered. I've had a few restaurants that I like to go to for soul food here in the Inland Empire especially on the eastern end of the Inland Empire which for me would include cities like Ontario, Fontana, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Redlands. I'm sorry to now report that due to COVID 19 some of them have shut down. That makes Dhat Island all the more valuable of a find! At Dhat Island you will find a Caribbean family restaurant that serves a mix of Caribbean and creole foods. Some of my favorites here include Meli-Melo (their Caribbean version of Jambalaya), Jerk Chicken, Bourbon Chicken and Gumbo! Most meals are served with your choice of sweet or green plantains, Caribbean red beans and rice (also known as peas to the islanders) or polenta with black bean sauce. They also have additional side dishes that may be ordered ala cart such as macaroni and cheese southern greens candied yams. Most recently I ordered their southern gumbo with a side of macaroni and cheese and peach cobbler for dessert. Everything was excellent! And the Mac and cheese was on point! It was my favorite among the three things I ordered...I would go back just for that! But wait, there's more... The Gumbo was surprisingly good and very close to authentic (although if you're from the south like my family from Houston and New Orleans and you have eaten Gumbo that was made from seafood from the Gulf of Mexico you may be unconvinced as to its authenticity). The Gumbo had real pieces of crab leg and crab meat as well as pieces of chicken, sausage, shrimp! In contrast most places that say they have Gumbo 1. ) Aren't made by people from the South, so they don't really know what it should taste like 2.) Only give you a bowl of seafood soup that might have a few pieces of chicken and maybe some tasteless, frozen, bay shrimp but can't really be considered real Gumbo. #PleaseDon'tGetMeStarted! In summary Dhat Island is an excellent black owned business that specializes in Caribbean and creole food. You will also find unique treasures if you want some soul food favorites. They do everything well but I think they are best at the Caribbean island fare. Like most places they do several things extraordinarily well and everything else is pretty average. Their prices may feel a little steep ($8 sides, $20 bowl of Gumbo) but during this pandemic I try not to think about that as much. This is why I rated them four out of five stars. Dhat Island is still serving (takeout service) during this ongoing pandemic situation. If you're in the mood for Caribbean, Creole food, or Seafood or Soul food with a southern flair in the vicinity of Redlands check them out. Their restaurant has an upscale feel and the food is delicious!