Life > September 13, 2007

By Jordan Brewster | Staff writer

As college students, we are constantly looking for delicious food that also fits our (usually small) budget. And while the food at The Caribbean Restaurant certainly will not put a dent in your pocket, it may not exactly be worth the trip to the Peters Creek area.

The Caribbean Restaurant, located on Lockland Avenue, offers a wide range of Caribbean dishes in a relaxed setting with a welcoming and pleasant staff.

The menu is full of genuine cuisine from the islands of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

Prices are generally very reasonable with entrees ranging from $7 to $25 and with the most expensive appetizer costing $8.

The friendly waitress recommended the pipeado chicken as well as the filet at grill, a pehuga chicken breast grilled with onions and peppers.

The boldest eaters can try the goat or ox tail a la criolla (criolla meaning to cook with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro and a touch of oil).

If you do not think Caribbean cooking is right for you, the menu also lists quesadillas, hamburgers and chicken wings.

All meals are served with a side, such as white rice, red or black beans, fried green plantains, steamed vegetables or french fries.

While the food was certainly not amazing, it was tasty enough that my eating mates and I were certainly more satisfied than we would have been if we had stayed on campus and had dinner at the Pit.

The Caribbean Restaurant also boasts a full bar with many specialty drinks, a long wine list and large beer selection.

The atmosphere is laid-back with Cuban music playing in the background and with a television airing the football game.

The service was hospitable and quick, while the food was decently priced and enjoyable to eat.

But the restaurant is difficult to find, especially if you do not know the Peters Creek area of Winston-Salem very well.

Although The Caribbean Restaurant falls just short of outstanding, it’s still a good place to fill up your stomach, while not emptying out your wallet.

So if you want to get away from campus and you do not mind the hassle of driving over to The Caribbean Restaurant, you will not leave disappointed.