Eva's Caribbean Kitchen

First of all when I walked into Eva's 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 it's a spice like no other I've 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. I'm definitely going back, probably next week. Great food, great service, great energy & vibe also very clean.

I had a great dinner at Eva's. 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 don't be alarmed of you need to wait for a table. Go check it out! #approved

My visit here was one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. The staff makes you feel like you've 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.

Wow! 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.

Eva's!!! This is one of my very favorite restaurants. I wish I could get over there a little more often, but every time I've gone, my experience has been spectacular. This is as authentic as you're 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...

Eva's 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 Eva's 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. Eva's is truly authentic. Eva, herself is truly eloquent!!!

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, Eva's recommendations, the pace, the rums, the atmosphere, it's all great. Just go and enjoy and please leave room for us I 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 who's 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

The first time I went to Eva's 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 Eva's.

Eva is amazing! This is literally the best meal and service I have had in about 7 years! I can't 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

I visited Eva's 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 Eva's Caribbean Kitchen. I'll return on a regular basis.

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.

Adriann Hardin

Eva is amazing! This is literally the best meal and service I have had in about 7 years! I can't 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

MRS

Man, 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 I'd 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!

odalis salgado

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

Tania Glidden

Wow! 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.

Jovan Rodriguez

I had a great dinner at Eva's. 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 don't be alarmed of you need to wait for a table. Go check it out! #approved

Susan Ford

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.

don blaustein

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, Eva's recommendations, the pace, the rums, the atmosphere, it's all great. Just go and enjoy and please leave room for us I only wish I could give a 6 on this 5 point scale. Thanks Eva and to your team. You guys are the best

Tony Matano

I visited Eva's 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 Eva's Caribbean Kitchen. I'll return on a regular basis.

Erik Nelson

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!

LaTonaya Bryant

First of all when I walked into Eva's 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 it's a spice like no other I've 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. I'm definitely going back, probably next week. Great food, great service, great energy & vibe also very clean.

Ken Parsons

Eva's!!! This is one of my very favorite restaurants. I wish I could get over there a little more often, but every time I've gone, my experience has been spectacular. This is as authentic as you're 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...

Eden Marie James

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 who's 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!

Jesse Block

My visit here was one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. The staff makes you feel like you've 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.

G Young

Eva's 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 Eva's 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. Eva's is truly authentic. Eva, herself is truly eloquent!!!

Ron Johnson

The first time I went to Eva's 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 Eva's.

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.

Amado Carino MD

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.