I only make reviews for restaurants that are worth it or absolutely not. Lorna's is definitely worth it. The employees including the young lady working the register was very kind and checked up on my boyfriend and I. Most black owned restaurants we visit have insincere service but not this one. The food speaks for itself, prices are cheap and the interior design is very nice despite of the location. Great experience and will be back soon
(5)
Naty K.
Great-tasting food, lots of it, and at a good price? I'm sold! My friend and I were pleasantly surprised when we found this place on Yelp, as the place where we originally were set to meet ended up being a takeout only place. We were skeptical, I will admit, as we arrived. Lorna's is located in a nondescript shopping plaza that is pretty deserted. They don't even have a sign outside the local, which is why we nearly missed it (they really ought to purchase a sign). The restaurant looks like any store or other business nearby, you probably would not even know this is a restaurant unless you made an effort to walk around or look for it. The inside was surprisingly nice. With a backdrop of a nice skyline view at night on the wall of the dining area, the white tables glistened. Considering white is a color that easily shows filth, it was nice to see everything sparkling clean (and unusual, too, especially when it seems every place in South Florida has the infamous sticky tables). We ordered at the counter, and decided to get a large (a large is about $9.00 and includes two sides), of the brown stew chicken, as they were out of the jerk chicken. They're not joking when they say "large." I had only eaten a cup of ramen noodles for lunch about 8 hours prior, so I had a pretty substantial appetite, yet was unable to finish my meal. Speaking of the meal, my friend and I got the rice and peas as a side, as well as the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was finger-licking good! One of the best I have ever had. It had a thick layer of cheese on top, and all the macaroni was gooey with cheese. The brown stew chicken was a generous portion too, and very savory. My friend raved about the mac and cheese especially, so it was a unanimous hit. They ask you if you want a light amount of gravy or a thick amount of gravy for your rice. We both asked for extra gravy, so our rice was very moist and flavorful, with more than enough left over for our chicken. The service was friendly and the desserts behind the glass display looked really good. Considering the amount of food you get and the price, it's a great deal. I don't doubt that my friend will want to return soon and by the way, they do take credit cards.
(5)
Shauntay P.
My food was amazing! The oxtails ate so meaty and this place never fails me! Other restaurants that sell oxtails need to take notes from!
(5)
Belinda B.
Saturday morning Caribbean breakfast! Ackee, boiled banana, yam, stewed conch, and grits....did I mention the johnnycake... Scrumptious!
(4)
Ced C.
I asked for fish, cabbage, & green beans. They gave me fish and two sides of mac & cheese. 2nd order: "Curry chicken", rice, and green beans. They gave me "brown stew chicken" rice and mac & cheese. The food taste good, but the service is horrible.
(3)
J. D.
I usually get the curry chicken with yellow rice and cabbage. To me the curry is on the spicy side but its Good. Its right next to the flea market. They're really slow to be honest maybe just my experiences but the food is worth it.
(4)
T B.
We ordered jerk chicken, rice & peas with oxtail gravy. Food was pretty much everything you'd expect from a Caribbean restaurant. The place itself is small but it wasn't that packed so we had a place to sit. Price was decent. Location was pretty ducked off don't expect to see any big signage.
(5)
P L.
I've been going to Lorna's for over five years, and their food is consistently good. The service and prices are excellent, too.
(5)
Sonia P.
I must say, I initially had a hard time finding the location. They may want to consider larger signage so that customers can see the location from a distance. I'm glad that I finally found it. I had an enjoyable time at Lorna's Caribbean & American Restaurant. The staff was courteous and helpful. The lady at the register took her time and explained everything to me. The food was delicious! I had the oxtails, rice and beans, and the Mac and Cheese. They gave me plenty of food. I had enough food to take home for later. The amount I took home was enough for a second meal. I plan on returning to this location to try their breakfast and other dinner menu options.
(3)
Phabulous N.
The owner is rude to customers. We waited 1 hour for our food. The owner yelled at the customers about the wait time.
(1)
Adriana H.
The food is delicious! I had the ox tail with the rice and beans and some cake. They brought it out right away. They have a small dining area where you can sit and eat. But I would prefer just taking their food to go. It's not that attractive on the inside. either way, I'll be coming here again and again... it's delicious.
(4)
L. M.
I had a professional development in the area and wanted some local food. I ordered the brown stew, rice & beans, and plantains. Everything was delicious and I'm glad I decided to try something new! The service was extremely helpful when asked about how spicy certain food was. The restaurant was very clean.
(5)
Edward P.
To find this location is a bit of a mission, easy tip..same plaza as McDonald and Flea Market but located next to Power Sound, right by a hallway of stores..
(4)
Elizabeth M.
Good food, they serve a generous amount of food. Everything with clean including the bathroom. People who worked there for very very friendly. Price was very reasonable.
(5)
Wendy G.
I found my oxtail spot, I love this place. The seasoning of the oxtail was on point not too spicy excellent. The Mac & Cheese and rice & peas we ordered as side items were tasty too. Don't forget to try any of the desserts they are all good. Homemade by the Mom's...
(5)
Nehemie C.
Great food, I could never complain about that. I have 2 problems though, their prices on their website menu don't match their in-store price and no one feels the need to tell you when you're ordering takeout. Also, they charge way more than 7% tax.
(3)
Andria W.
You know how after an intensely amazing experience you sometimes just need a cig. or a moment to breath and question if that really happened, and if so, can and when will it happen again? Well, that's how I feel about Lorna's! Lorna's is quite possibly the best Caribbean/American restaurant I've ever had! It tastes just like home cooking, which works for me. I remember having Lorna's when I taught in Miami three years ago at a Teacher's Appreciation function and it's always held a space in my heart/stomach. So, when I came into town recently, I knew I had to find a way to finally visit the restaurant. This place is definitely a little hole in the wall in the Carol Mart plaza at the corner of 183rd street and NW 27th ave. It doesn't look like much from the outside... in fact it doesn't look appealing at all! But whatever magic they've got working in the kitchen minimizes all of the exterior and interior imperfections. I can't even believe that I'd lived less than 10 minutes from this place for at least 10 years! Okay, okay, so I don't know how long Lorna's has been at this location, but I've never been there until recently... now that I've moved out of the city! Hmph! This place is definitely slept on. I had the brown stew chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, and a slice of red velvet cake. This whole meal was heaven!! I'd intended to take the plate home to eat, but as I waited for my sister to finish up down the street, the food kept calling out for me and I ate it all. Right there in the car! **Don't judge me!** I did manage to save a piece of cake to share w/ my sis. :-) The cashier was helpful in recommending things from the menu and I also believe the owner was there also. She was pleasant to all the customers and even held the door for patrons as we exited. Give them a try. Hopefully it'll be as good to you as it was to me.
(5)
Tricey J.
We eat here every Sunday after church. Everyone who works here is pleasant even the guys in the back. I always want to try something different like curry shrimp but can't get enough of the oxtails smh. I've searched for oxtails like the ones in NY all over miami and this place is the closest. I prefer my food spicer than most people. The rice is never overcooked and swollen the mac and cheese is the bomb so is cabbage and potato salad. Sweet plantains and red velvet cake. I never have leftovers and i order a large. The one and only reason i didn't give 5 stars is because they usually run out of food and I'm forced to get something else as a side. Which is annoying when u really want something and it's a pretty long drive from my house. But I always come back so what does that tell u??!
(4)
Antonio R.
What a great restaurant. Lorna's was recommended to us by one of the employees at the box office for Totem and WOW we were not disappointed. Lorna's was one of the best meals we ate while we were in Miami. Lorna's is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It's not a very big place but it has lots of seating. There are multipleTV's all around so you can watch and hear whats playing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They suggested their favorite and most popular dishes. I wish I could have tried them all. I had the large Brown Stew Chicken which was AMAZING. The chicken was so moist and the stew was packed with flavor. I could not put my fork down. My girlfriend had the Curried Shrimp. All the spices made the shrimp some of the best shrimp I have ever eaten. I also heard the Curried Goat is a must try. To wash this all down you have to get a large flop. We were only able to make it here once on our trip but you better believe this will be the first place we go to eat the next time we are in Miami. If anyone from Lorna's reads this review thank you for being so hospitable. See you soon.
(5)
Endless O.
So I'm going to make this review short and sweet. A friend of mines recommended this place to me as a place with good jerk chicken. FYI: I LOVE JERK CHICKEN lol. Any who, I decided to finally call up there and place an order one day; they did NOT have a lot of their menu items. They were sold out of a lot of food. I believe I went on a Sunday afternoon so that may have been the reason. Needless to say, I still ordered there and when I got there one of the sides that I had ordered had sold out even though she promised to hold the last bit for me. Customer service was good. There weren't any customers sitting down but it has a nice little amount of space. The jerk chicken was not that great. I have definitely had better. Overall, this place was just okay. No shade lol
(2)
John S.
I got the jerk chicken, just like the place right across the street that I did a review for .. they were off the chain. Delicious jerk chicken, delicious rice and peas, delicious cabbage.. This place was a bit of a better deal than the other one though.. $5 and you got a pretty damn big container of rice and peas, 3 pieces of jerk chicken (perfectly cooked and tender- only complaint is that it wasn't served hot, it was just warm/ room temp.).. and it came with cabbage.-- this was the lunch special from 12-2. I'll definitely be back next week.
(4)
Ana C.
Delicious home cooked meals! Super delicious red velvet cake!! Very nice Owners! LOVE the place!!!!
(5)
Thelmara M.
I give them 3 stars because they have really good food... When they have it!! Like every time I go there they don't have anything, not to mention the horrible customer service.
(3)
Big J.
Nice lil spot , hole in da wall type but great tasting food
(4)
Cherry B.
This place has the bomb chicken wings omg they are amazing. The wait is long but it is worth it. The steam fish is delicious oh yeah their oxtails is pretty good too!!
(4)
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Address :2732 NW 183rd St
Miami Gardens, FL, 33056
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Taneya W.
I only make reviews for restaurants that are worth it or absolutely not. Lorna's is definitely worth it. The employees including the young lady working the register was very kind and checked up on my boyfriend and I. Most black owned restaurants we visit have insincere service but not this one. The food speaks for itself, prices are cheap and the interior design is very nice despite of the location. Great experience and will be back soon
(5)Naty K.
Great-tasting food, lots of it, and at a good price? I'm sold! My friend and I were pleasantly surprised when we found this place on Yelp, as the place where we originally were set to meet ended up being a takeout only place. We were skeptical, I will admit, as we arrived. Lorna's is located in a nondescript shopping plaza that is pretty deserted. They don't even have a sign outside the local, which is why we nearly missed it (they really ought to purchase a sign). The restaurant looks like any store or other business nearby, you probably would not even know this is a restaurant unless you made an effort to walk around or look for it. The inside was surprisingly nice. With a backdrop of a nice skyline view at night on the wall of the dining area, the white tables glistened. Considering white is a color that easily shows filth, it was nice to see everything sparkling clean (and unusual, too, especially when it seems every place in South Florida has the infamous sticky tables). We ordered at the counter, and decided to get a large (a large is about $9.00 and includes two sides), of the brown stew chicken, as they were out of the jerk chicken. They're not joking when they say "large." I had only eaten a cup of ramen noodles for lunch about 8 hours prior, so I had a pretty substantial appetite, yet was unable to finish my meal. Speaking of the meal, my friend and I got the rice and peas as a side, as well as the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was finger-licking good! One of the best I have ever had. It had a thick layer of cheese on top, and all the macaroni was gooey with cheese. The brown stew chicken was a generous portion too, and very savory. My friend raved about the mac and cheese especially, so it was a unanimous hit. They ask you if you want a light amount of gravy or a thick amount of gravy for your rice. We both asked for extra gravy, so our rice was very moist and flavorful, with more than enough left over for our chicken. The service was friendly and the desserts behind the glass display looked really good. Considering the amount of food you get and the price, it's a great deal. I don't doubt that my friend will want to return soon and by the way, they do take credit cards.
(5)Shauntay P.
My food was amazing! The oxtails ate so meaty and this place never fails me! Other restaurants that sell oxtails need to take notes from!
(5)Belinda B.
Saturday morning Caribbean breakfast! Ackee, boiled banana, yam, stewed conch, and grits....did I mention the johnnycake... Scrumptious!
(4)Ced C.
I asked for fish, cabbage, & green beans. They gave me fish and two sides of mac & cheese. 2nd order: "Curry chicken", rice, and green beans. They gave me "brown stew chicken" rice and mac & cheese. The food taste good, but the service is horrible.
(3)J. D.
I usually get the curry chicken with yellow rice and cabbage. To me the curry is on the spicy side but its Good. Its right next to the flea market. They're really slow to be honest maybe just my experiences but the food is worth it.
(4)T B.
We ordered jerk chicken, rice & peas with oxtail gravy. Food was pretty much everything you'd expect from a Caribbean restaurant. The place itself is small but it wasn't that packed so we had a place to sit. Price was decent. Location was pretty ducked off don't expect to see any big signage.
(5)P L.
I've been going to Lorna's for over five years, and their food is consistently good. The service and prices are excellent, too.
(5)Sonia P.
I must say, I initially had a hard time finding the location. They may want to consider larger signage so that customers can see the location from a distance. I'm glad that I finally found it. I had an enjoyable time at Lorna's Caribbean & American Restaurant. The staff was courteous and helpful. The lady at the register took her time and explained everything to me. The food was delicious! I had the oxtails, rice and beans, and the Mac and Cheese. They gave me plenty of food. I had enough food to take home for later. The amount I took home was enough for a second meal. I plan on returning to this location to try their breakfast and other dinner menu options.
(3)Phabulous N.
The owner is rude to customers. We waited 1 hour for our food. The owner yelled at the customers about the wait time.
(1)Adriana H.
The food is delicious! I had the ox tail with the rice and beans and some cake. They brought it out right away. They have a small dining area where you can sit and eat. But I would prefer just taking their food to go. It's not that attractive on the inside. either way, I'll be coming here again and again... it's delicious.
(4)L. M.
I had a professional development in the area and wanted some local food. I ordered the brown stew, rice & beans, and plantains. Everything was delicious and I'm glad I decided to try something new! The service was extremely helpful when asked about how spicy certain food was. The restaurant was very clean.
(5)Edward P.
To find this location is a bit of a mission, easy tip..same plaza as McDonald and Flea Market but located next to Power Sound, right by a hallway of stores..
(4)Elizabeth M.
Good food, they serve a generous amount of food. Everything with clean including the bathroom. People who worked there for very very friendly. Price was very reasonable.
(5)Wendy G.
I found my oxtail spot, I love this place. The seasoning of the oxtail was on point not too spicy excellent. The Mac & Cheese and rice & peas we ordered as side items were tasty too. Don't forget to try any of the desserts they are all good. Homemade by the Mom's...
(5)Nehemie C.
Great food, I could never complain about that. I have 2 problems though, their prices on their website menu don't match their in-store price and no one feels the need to tell you when you're ordering takeout. Also, they charge way more than 7% tax.
(3)Andria W.
You know how after an intensely amazing experience you sometimes just need a cig. or a moment to breath and question if that really happened, and if so, can and when will it happen again? Well, that's how I feel about Lorna's! Lorna's is quite possibly the best Caribbean/American restaurant I've ever had! It tastes just like home cooking, which works for me. I remember having Lorna's when I taught in Miami three years ago at a Teacher's Appreciation function and it's always held a space in my heart/stomach. So, when I came into town recently, I knew I had to find a way to finally visit the restaurant. This place is definitely a little hole in the wall in the Carol Mart plaza at the corner of 183rd street and NW 27th ave. It doesn't look like much from the outside... in fact it doesn't look appealing at all! But whatever magic they've got working in the kitchen minimizes all of the exterior and interior imperfections. I can't even believe that I'd lived less than 10 minutes from this place for at least 10 years! Okay, okay, so I don't know how long Lorna's has been at this location, but I've never been there until recently... now that I've moved out of the city! Hmph! This place is definitely slept on. I had the brown stew chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, and a slice of red velvet cake. This whole meal was heaven!! I'd intended to take the plate home to eat, but as I waited for my sister to finish up down the street, the food kept calling out for me and I ate it all. Right there in the car! **Don't judge me!** I did manage to save a piece of cake to share w/ my sis. :-) The cashier was helpful in recommending things from the menu and I also believe the owner was there also. She was pleasant to all the customers and even held the door for patrons as we exited. Give them a try. Hopefully it'll be as good to you as it was to me.
(5)Tricey J.
We eat here every Sunday after church. Everyone who works here is pleasant even the guys in the back. I always want to try something different like curry shrimp but can't get enough of the oxtails smh. I've searched for oxtails like the ones in NY all over miami and this place is the closest. I prefer my food spicer than most people. The rice is never overcooked and swollen the mac and cheese is the bomb so is cabbage and potato salad. Sweet plantains and red velvet cake. I never have leftovers and i order a large. The one and only reason i didn't give 5 stars is because they usually run out of food and I'm forced to get something else as a side. Which is annoying when u really want something and it's a pretty long drive from my house. But I always come back so what does that tell u??!
(4)Antonio R.
What a great restaurant. Lorna's was recommended to us by one of the employees at the box office for Totem and WOW we were not disappointed. Lorna's was one of the best meals we ate while we were in Miami. Lorna's is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It's not a very big place but it has lots of seating. There are multipleTV's all around so you can watch and hear whats playing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They suggested their favorite and most popular dishes. I wish I could have tried them all. I had the large Brown Stew Chicken which was AMAZING. The chicken was so moist and the stew was packed with flavor. I could not put my fork down. My girlfriend had the Curried Shrimp. All the spices made the shrimp some of the best shrimp I have ever eaten. I also heard the Curried Goat is a must try. To wash this all down you have to get a large flop. We were only able to make it here once on our trip but you better believe this will be the first place we go to eat the next time we are in Miami. If anyone from Lorna's reads this review thank you for being so hospitable. See you soon.
(5)Endless O.
So I'm going to make this review short and sweet. A friend of mines recommended this place to me as a place with good jerk chicken. FYI: I LOVE JERK CHICKEN lol. Any who, I decided to finally call up there and place an order one day; they did NOT have a lot of their menu items. They were sold out of a lot of food. I believe I went on a Sunday afternoon so that may have been the reason. Needless to say, I still ordered there and when I got there one of the sides that I had ordered had sold out even though she promised to hold the last bit for me. Customer service was good. There weren't any customers sitting down but it has a nice little amount of space. The jerk chicken was not that great. I have definitely had better. Overall, this place was just okay. No shade lol
(2)John S.
I got the jerk chicken, just like the place right across the street that I did a review for .. they were off the chain. Delicious jerk chicken, delicious rice and peas, delicious cabbage.. This place was a bit of a better deal than the other one though.. $5 and you got a pretty damn big container of rice and peas, 3 pieces of jerk chicken (perfectly cooked and tender- only complaint is that it wasn't served hot, it was just warm/ room temp.).. and it came with cabbage.-- this was the lunch special from 12-2. I'll definitely be back next week.
(4)Ana C.
Delicious home cooked meals! Super delicious red velvet cake!! Very nice Owners! LOVE the place!!!!
(5)Thelmara M.
I give them 3 stars because they have really good food... When they have it!! Like every time I go there they don't have anything, not to mention the horrible customer service.
(3)Big J.
Nice lil spot , hole in da wall type but great tasting food
(4)Cherry B.
This place has the bomb chicken wings omg they are amazing. The wait is long but it is worth it. The steam fish is delicious oh yeah their oxtails is pretty good too!!
(4)