Alvin And Friends - New Rochelle

Another spectacular meal at Alvin Friends. A beautiful atmosphere should be this Valentine's Day with live music on the piano, beautiful furniture, and even more beautiful company. The artwork is really something different and is nice to see on the walls. The staff is warm, welcoming and attentive. The food will blow you away, and in my time that comes here, it never missed to satisfy. If you want one of the best restaurants in New Rochelle, come to Alvin Friends!

Yummifabulous! What a wild blend of Southern and Caribbean cuisine from several different islands. The wine selection will please all those who know. Warm cozy feel even though it is spacious. Everyone smiles as if they all know and like each other, patrons, servers, live musicians? it must be the tone set by Alvin himself. Good food that is worth waiting for while you relax with a perfect mojito or rum punch (or two). The complimentary freshly baked sweet buttery cornbread is sinful. Go ahead, ask for more, I sure did? BTW, the missing star is for food-presentation/ plating. These succulent and delicious morsels can be presented with more finesse and artistry than I noticed in the photos of other reviews.

So went for brunch, the Atmosphere is inviting and workers were extremely friendly. Alvin was so nice walking around asking how we were doing. As for the food, it took quite long to come and for the price I expect a little better quality of food and presentation. The grits were grainy and usually shrimps have a nice gravy to mix with the grits. As you can see from photo it was very greasy and way to much peppers to cover up the 4 shrimps underneath. Someone ordered a breakfast burger and thought there would be a burger but it was a English muffins with ham and cheese.

The food was good and tasty. Loved the live music they had during the afternoon. Owner was very friendly and came to greet us at the table. Service was good and very friendly. The Rhum Punch is a must try when there. The art on the wall of the restaurant was beautiful. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

Alvin Friend is a nice, warm and cozy place. The ambience and decors are amazing (The wall arts are painted by the owner himself Or so I heard). The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The location is superb and there is (paid) parking literally right out front. They offer indoors and outdoor dining. Not sure whether that's typical, but I went on a Saturday and they had a live band playing. The food is good. Feels like a mix between Cajun and Soul food. The only areas where I wish for improvement are the food seasoning (I was missing that kick that one usually gets from eating Cajun food) and the price of food (definitely on the pricey side). Overall, I and a great time at Alvin Friend and definitely felt like I was a long time Friend!