Afrodisiac

Okay visited recently and when I tell you! This food is so damn good. We ordered jerk turkey necks, Rasta pasta and fried fish. Sides; Caribbean fries, dirty rice, Mac and cucumber salad. One I am not a big rice person I INHALED the dirty rice it was incredible! The turkey was cooked to perfection, falling off the bone. The Mac and cheese was pretty close to my mamas. And the salad tasted like an island in a bowl. I cannot recommend this cook, food and restaurant enough. It is Caribbean so do not hold them to whatever schedule you have... they move with the spirit and they are cooking with love so you should not be in a rush.

This place is wonderful! I love everything! The food is flavorful, cooked well, and smells amazing. I have not had a bad experience. Every single thing I have eaten off of the menu, which is probably everything but the Rasta pasta, has not disappointed. The service, whether eating in or taking out, has been friendly and pleasant. It takes a while for the food to be prepared, because it is made from scratch (made to order). The restaurant is small, but comfortable. There is an outside patio, but I am unsure if it is used or not. I hope that Afrodisiac remains a fixture in the Gentilly area.

Visited about 2 times. Hidden gem restaurant in Gentilly. Loved the oxtails, anything with rum punches are good the wings are ooh and always looking for updates to menus. Great outside patio area.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon, ordered and sat for an hour and 45 minutes. They kept telling us we were up next, but the food never came. We walked. Some of my party stayed I hopes of having a great meal. They left after 2 hours of waiting. Not sure what's up but it was a horrible experience.

I love the owners of the shop, they are hospitable and welcoming. I have never had a bad item on their menu. Great fusion of Jamaican and Creole food. Remember good food takes time. At peak times you may want to place order togo unless you have time to chill and wait. Overall the food!! So good!!

Hands down, one of the best meals I've had...period. Friendly, attentive staff send it over the top.

Oh man, ever have a meal so fire that words simply won't do it justice so it takes you a few weeks to write a review? That's how I've been with this place. We rolled in for lunch, six stomachs growling, and devoured everything in sight. Cocktails, apps, mains, sides - not a single dud.And then there were the Brussels sprouts. I expected the usual greasy sugary bomb (which has a time and place). But no sir, not these bad boys. Every bite was like a tiny hallelujah chorus for vegetables. The seasoning emphasized the freshness of the sprouts. It wasn't just the food, though. You could tell this chef cared, like he poured his soul into every spice sprinkle and ingredient choice. We even saw him coming back from maybe a grocery run with what can only be described as a farmers' market bounty of fresh produce. The drinks were crafted with the same love, layers of thoughtfully considered flavor.We bathed in sunshine on their gorgeous patio in the backyard, served by the sweetest folks from the chef himself, to the server, to the bussers. The seating was ample there. I left dreaming of return visits, my stomach already plotting its next meal. I cannot emphasize how much you owe it to your tastebuds to go to Afrodisiac. Trust me.

Food was BOMB! The chicken nachos were great and literally stuffed. The jerk Turkey necks with the cabbage and Caribbean fries with the rice... I don't even have words. The jerk turkey necks are nothing to miss out on. Also had the Jamaican fried catfish. The strawberry sidecar was very tasteful! Service was great and everyone was attentive including the owner! Definitely a great food spot in New Orleans! Also had the homemade lemonade.

Service her is top notch! It is truly an experience. Rastas are in full effect. The music, the art work adorning the walls are part of the cultural experience as you dove into their food.I have had jerk chicken but once I ate jerk chicken here, my mind was like," I have never had jerk chicken." THATS HOW GREAT THE JERK CHICKEN IS!!My husband had the goat burger and it was phenomenal! You will not be disappointed going here!

Don't walk, run to this hidden gem. We went around 7pm on a Friday and were seated immediately. FoodSee below.ServiceWith the exception of how you order, it's the traditional table service. A member of the staff brings out your order, removes dishes, and other requests. You order and pay either via QR code or register. Everyone we interacted with was hospitable. We felt valued. 10/10Ambiance Small, cute, bright and colorful. The outside patio is really nice, but it was a damp night, so we sat inside. The Jamaican music was on point. 8/10Lagniappe I like that you have a couple ordering and payment options. We chose the QR code method for both, which was fast and convenient. The other option is the traditional way, which is to order at the register. Jerk turkey necks - 10/10; they've elevated the turkey neck game. Tender, jerky, the sauce. Jerk BBQ shrimp - 10/10; this is a new way of making BBQ shrimp, and I'm here for it. Corn maque choux - 10/10; unlike any corn maque choux I've had. It tasted like crab and corn bisque.Spicy ginger wings - 9/10Crawfish etouffee fries - 9/10; fried bananas never tasted so good. Hibiscus lemonade - 9/10; yum, more please.Jerk chicken - 9/10; tender, jerky, smoky. Jamaican fried drum - 8/10; the fish was good, but I had drum twice this week, so I was over it. Why did I order it? Sweet potato plantain mash - 8/10; like it sounds, mashed sweet potatoes. Curry shrimp stew - 8/10Brussel sprouts - 7/10; if Brussel sprouts are on the menu, we're ordering it. These needed more olive oil and salt.