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Reggae Shack Cafe


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4.0 of 5 stars 22 ratings
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#6 of 130 restaurants in Gainesville
  • Price range*: $5-$11
  • Address: 619 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Phone:  352 377 5464

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5 of 5 stars
rob658   6 contributions
rob658
Nov 19, 2009

Such tasty tasty food! Everything i've ever had here blows me away. Last time I came here I had the Spicy Curry dish. You get SO much food for a really good price, usually between 7-9 for a plate filled with food. Love the new addition to the restaurant and that it now has a sit-down restaurant vibe. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Oct 18, 2009

medium is *very* spicy more

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4 of 5 stars
gatordiner   30 contributions
Gainesville, Florida
Aug 31, 2009

Outside decor:: average at best Inside decor: not fancy Food: very spicy and good. The jerk chicken is excellent and spicy. Veggie patty was average. Service was friendly but slow. Dont go if you are in a hurry. Would definitely go back for more spicy food. more

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5 of 5 stars
out2eatqueen   4 contributions
gainesville, fl
Aug 2, 2009

if you like raggae food, you will love this! also, if you are interested in different types of food from different cultures, you should definately try out the raggae shack cafe. you get a lot of food for a good price! more

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5 of 5 stars
kennedel   1 contribution
Gainesville
Jul 25, 2009

Being a native to Gainesville, I was a little skeptical when an "authentic Jamaican" restaurant came to town. I just returned from Jamaica & was craving some of the local fare. I was reluctant to try "Reggae Shack Cafe", but was pleasantly surprised! They had all of the authentic dishes from "Ackee" to curried goat. I was overwhelmed with the... more

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4 of 5 stars
gatorsieg   1 contribution
Gainesville, FL
Dec 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a great little hole-in-the-wall on the way to downtown. The menu is fairly small, but each item is terrific. The jerk chicken and tofu are extremely spicy so you'd better have some experience or be adventuresome. Otherwise the curry is terrific as well. Each plate is inexpensive, and comes with a good serving of curry or jerk protein... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 11, 2008

Very tasty if you have a yen for Island style curry like curried goat. more

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5 of 5 stars
lbcatlow   1 contribution
nw central florida
Oct 20, 2008

This place has without a doubt the most delicious Curry Goat I have ever had. Even better than in Jamaica mon! The Jerk is HOT and the cabbage and rice savory. Great place to relax with a Red Stripe and a meat pie while your meal is made to order. Not a FAST FOOD place. The owners are friendly and... more

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2 of 5 stars
sweetchunpi   1 contribution
Gainesville
Sep 14, 2008

The food was good but I think they can at least add a little more on the cabbage and the rice. The cabbage are cheap. Frankly, the cabbage and rice has no taste at all. For the amount of food you get I think they were over price. You figure the food is so spicy, at least you can have... more

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5 of 5 stars
JackieTripper   11 contributions
Melrose, FL
Aug 13, 2008

Great food, good vibrations, nice family service. very authentic Jamaican home cooking. friendly! clean! tons of vegetarian choices with separate cooking areas! Jerk Tofu is spicy! We eat here twice a week and have never been disapointed. TASTE!!! more

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Reggae Shack Cafe Address

619 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Tel: 352 377 5464
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.