Tropical Delight - Dover

Caribbean, Cheese, Chicken

Tropical Delight

Tropical Delight
3.9 / 5 (1118 reviews)

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Tropical Delight serves hearty Caribbean fare with a homey, family-style welcome — rice and peas, curry chicken, jerk items and oxtails often draw praise, and portions are generous with made-to-order meals worth calling ahead for. Service is warm and staff will remedy mistakes, making it popular for takeout and comfort-food cravings. However, quality is inconsistent: some guests report bland or dry jerk, fatty or rubbery oxtails, odd-smelling rice and even a pest sighting, signaling cleanliness and sourcing issues that need attention.

Last update: 28.05.2026 from: Rica

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 1118 reviews
will-fields-4
05.02.2024

I recommend trying the traditional food options at this restaurant. My first visit was decent. I had a quick meal of two spicy beef patties and an order of fried wings. The service was good, and I suggest calling in your order ahead of time. The wings were nothing special, but the beef patties were really tasty, although the edges were a bit hard. I'm looking forward to coming back and hoping to give this restaurant a five-star review next time. I can’t wait to try the oxtail!

I had an incredible dining experience! The curry chicken served with rice and peas was absolutely delicious, and the fresh collard greens (sans pork) were a delightful complement. I also ordered some cornbread as an additional side. I left the restaurant feeling completely satisfied and even took home leftovers, which I enjoyed for breakfast this morning before heading to work. The staff treated me like family, which really enhanced the overall experience.

josh-11
18.09.2023

Everything was outstanding, perfectly seasoned, and served in generous portions.

rica-powell
05.02.2024

I've received mixed reviews about this restaurant from friends and family, so I decided to give it a try myself. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the food. I sampled several dishes, but my worst experience was with the jerk chicken. It lacked seasoning and was dry; it seemed more baked than grilled, which is not what I typically expect. To add to the disappointment, the rice had a peculiar smell, almost as if it was going bad, and the cabbage was flavorless. After that experience, I think I’ll stick to getting Jamaican food from the Caribbean restaurant in town.

alexia-deputy-barry
05.02.2024

If I could rate this restaurant with negative stars, I definitely would. Instead of being flavorful, the food was bland, and the oxtails were mostly just fat—seriously, what a disappointment. I paid $20.99 for a dish that was nearly inedible. To top it off, as I was leaving, I spotted a cockroach. It's clear this place needs serious help in the kitchen and should seriously consider sourcing better quality ingredients.

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