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   RashidaP

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 31, 2016

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   This place is amazing for Haitian food. Highly recommend it.
   

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   RichardR

   Miami

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2016

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   Have been there before for lunch and enjoyed it then. This time I brought out-of-town guests for dinner and was disappointed and embarrassed. Food was not hot. Water glasses not refilled. Noise level made conversation almost impossible. Very disappointed.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 8, 2016

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   Love the ambience and delicious food! Everything was great!
   

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   MarjorieM

   Calgary

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2016

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   This is a fabulous place - people- friendly- food- delicious- music- sensational. Loved everything about this place. The unassuming restaurant is decorated with beautiful Haitian art - much of it painted by Rara Kuyu who also plays in the band. Drinks are delicious - you kinda have to try them all... Haitian Rhum Punch, Mojito, and Karen's own version of Barbancourt /Bailey's like liqueur. Really - can't say enough about the people- service- food - music- and vibe. Note: live music Thursday and Saturday.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 19, 2016

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   Party of 4 march 19, when u walk in u feel haiti, good was amazing, needed more rice for sauce, music level just right, chair is a bit annoying if ur wearing shorts or skirt u will have lines on legs. I will be back
   

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   Maralba

   Miami

   51 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   51 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2016

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   Fantastic goat stew and rhum punches. Very good and friendly service. We always get the goat stew.
   

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   LindaS

   Chicago

   211 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   211 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2016

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   The restaurant is really a testament to Haitian folk painting and metal art. Every surface is adorned with wonderful images in bright colors. The Haitian Soley and Mojito were delicious. The food was not quite as expected - my daughter lived in Haiti for some time and ordered for us. The Mango salad was advertised with watercress but had no watercress (lots of romaine instead). The conch was quite spicy and ceviche style. The goat stew was tender with good rice and black beans. The mayi moulen was not good - sort of like refried beans instead of polenta. The portions were large and not expensive - there were many groups there enjoying an evening in this creative space.
   

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   MichaelL

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2016

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   A great place to be introduced to Haitian food. The place feels totally authentic, casual and unpretentious, and is all about the honest, homestyle Haitian food on the plate. Come here if you want something filling and flavorful without any fussiness. There's live music there occasionally.
   

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   Food4P

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 3, 2016

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   Great food! We went late so they were out of a few items but our server was quick to recommend something equivalently delicious.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2016

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    As others have commented the service here is beyond bad. It took 30 minutes to get a drink order after countless requests, food took over 1.5 hours on slow Monday night. Food is decent but expensive along with the gratuity included in the check. They include it to prevent being stiffed as the service deserves $0.00 tip.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2016

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    Just as described - a local neighborhood restaurant - with fabulous décor inside straight from Haiti and the Caribbean - and the food was great. I had the whole fish platter (choose between fried, grilled or poached) and my husband had the goat stew with plantain and rice and beans. I loved the fish, it was a super fresh Snapper and the Conch with chilies appetizer was sooooooo good - and the heat from the chilies was perfect. We went early on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was almost empty (hence my 3star rating for ambiance) but the service was excellent and the coolness of the interior and décor made up for the lack of other customers. Cost of food is probably a little high for the casualness of the menu and appearance of a neighborhood café/diner - but it is South Beach after all and certainly Tap Tap is one of a kind so really is worth a visit!
    

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2016

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    Awesome food, great drinks. Live music.
    

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    SoonerSteve

    Oklahoma City

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2015

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    We really enjoyed this place on Saturday night. It was lively and a band was playing. We enjoyed the food very much: yellow tail snapper, marinated conch, fritters and pork. The rice and beans were even good. The food was spicy, which we liked.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2015

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    Coconut shrimps are delicious! Great service and nice atmosphere.
    

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    Pscott37

    Salt Lake City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2015

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    The food was fabulous Haitian fare. The drinks were delicious rum juices. Each room was full of island art. Don't let the appearance of the outside dissuade you, it's worth coming in for lunch or dinner.
    

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    Paguilar

    Miami

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2015

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    The food was nothing to write home about but the restaurant is nicely decorated and there was a live band playing Caribbean music, so the ambiance was quite nice. I wouldn't go back but I am happy I went and tried it. Had a nice time.
    

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    Yummmmmy

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2015

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    We were the only people there for lunch. The gist tidbits were a little too over cooked and tough. The other food was good.
    

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    KyJo

    Miami

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2015

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    Great place to bring your out of town relatives. Good service, Good food. Love the plantains and pickled spicy saerkraut. It's Haitian food but not too intimidating for someone who's never had it before like me. Will definitely come back.
    

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    Veronica

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2015

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    I give it 2.5 stars. Tap Tap years ago was one of the go to Haitian restaurants in the Miami Beach area. Not so much anymore. The food is ok. Not as great as it was before. I am Haitian. Between family meals and various restaurants in New York and Orlando I know good quality Haitian food. This is not it. Also, the portions are small for the amount being paid. It's ok for a one time visit if you are exploring Miami and want to say you've been there. Other than that, I say skip it.
    

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    JRod1885

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2015

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    It was my forst Hatian food experience - amazing. Staff was friendly and inviting. Food was fresh and authentic. The homemade hot sauce was insane! A must try for foodies if you're heading to Miami.
    

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    Jessica

    Nashville

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2015

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    The food was tasty and well seasoned. I'm not expert on Haitian food so bear that in mind. But I'm particular about food. For the most part it was tasty. Great beans, great rice, great plantains. The chicken was a little tough. The Shrimp in Coconut sauce was delicious. The upside down pineapple cake was a pass. Sounded delicious but when it did come out it was obviously made not from fresh ingredients and a lot of processed ingredients. Now, maybe that's the appeal but I'm so used to clean organic ingredients that this was a huge turn off. Atmosphere was super cool, as the restaurant is laid out into separate rooms with tons of interesting murals. Service was really not awesome. It took 20 minutes to get dessert. 5 minutes to be seated, we had to find someone to seat. but they sure were quick to bring the bill and add their tip. So...net-net, don't come here for the service b/c it's below par but the again it's Miami Beach, you can't expect good service pretty much in Miami as a whole. But this was worse than usual. Go enjoy the vibe, enjoy the yummy home cooking and be prepared to be PATIENT.
    

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    Deepti

    Miami

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2015

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    This was the first time I tried Haitian food and this place set an impression to go back! Delicious food and interesting ambiance - walls painted with interesting murals. Shrimp in coconut sauce and Haitian dessert are two best I would recommend.
    

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    Angeldog

    New England

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2015

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    The first time I came here was in late January. There were four of us, it wasn't too busy, the server was fun and chatty, and we had a lovely time. Our favorite dishes were the oxtail and the grouper. The house band was playing in the next room and we enjoyed overhearing them. The next time was a Sunday night in late April. There were six of us who hadn't seen each other in a while, and I had chosen this place because I thought we'd be able to converse. Well, the dining room was full and it was really loud. We could barely hear each other; there's not a soft surface in the whole place to absorb any sound. It was really difficult. In addition, they were out of the oxtail and the grouper that I had bragged to everybody about! We enjoyed the shrimp in coconut sauce, the goat stew and the grilled whole fish. My mojito was very good. The murals on the walls make this a beautiful space. But I would be a bit leery of bringing anyone here that I really wanted to talk to.
    

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2015

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    Good Haitian cuisine
    

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    AGal

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2015

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    First time trying Haitian food, OUTSTANDING. Colorful restaurant, authentic, delicious...
    

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    EricB

    Key West

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2015

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    Let me start by saying, there is no valet or lot parking available here. That means you have to try to find street parking nearby. That's not always easy, especially on the weekends. However, I encourage you to please do whatever you need to do, just make sure you get to Tap Tap! It is definitely worth the effort. Besides, the walk to the restaurant will allow you to justify dessert. And, you must have dessert! The service here is very personable. Guilo (I hope I spelled it correctly) was our server. Not only did he take the time to explain the menu and make recommendations, he took the time to learn our names. That made us feel like we were guests in his home. Nice touch. The food was amazing. While we had eaten Haitian food before, this was head and shoulders above anything we had before. We tried the Plat Fritay and 4 different dishes and all were spectacular. The griyo was the stand out dish. We had 3desserts and we were glad we chose to splurge. My sweetheart said the pineapple upside down cake reminded her of her aunt's. That is a high honor. To sum it all up, Tap Tap is top notch.
    

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    CarolC

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2015

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    If you enjoy hearty stews served with rice, beans, and plantain; check out Tap Tap. We've been there twice--once they had oxtails, the other time goat; both were excellent. They won't have everything on the menu, although your flexibility will be rewarded with other delicious dishes. Service is friendly but unapologetic. Their rooms feature colorfully painted furniture and scenes of island life on the walls. We enjoyed Haitian mojitos, which are like refreshing limeades spiked with rum. Their dishes appeal equally to kids and adults. While entrees are mildly spiced, each table has a little container of peppery cabbage relish for those who prefer more heat. We were looking forward to the pineapple-upside down cake (also not available that evening), but honestly didn't have room for dessert and brought home leftovers. Prices are quite reasonable given the portion sizes,
    

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    Finn

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2015

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    Tasting haitian inspired food was interesting, and fortunately it was very good. The service was somewhat confused in terms of what was available and the correctness of the bill, but nice. Beautifully decorated rooms, even good live music in one of them.
    

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    cmnork

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2015

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    Excellent drinks (half off during happy hour!), friendly service, and delicious food. Will definitely return next time I am in Miami beach.
    

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    Taptaplover

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2015

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    Mr Gillo (Jillo), my waiter, was excellent he was very friendly and helpful and provided excellent service.this invariable always makes any a restaurant experience even more enhanced. Please send him my thnx from NYC. I have eaten here before and food is very good I look forward to going again.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2014

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    Our Rez was confirmed but when we got there there was lots of people milling about waiting and we were told (after waiting for a hostess for 10 min) they were full and had no record of reservation and it would take 20 min to seat us. So... If you're going there, have a backup plan in case you run into same situation (we left)
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2014

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    Food was somewhat bland, not particularly spicy or interesting. It could be been of several ethnic varieties, not clearly Haitian. Meat was tough and overcooked. Creole shrimp was fine...but not different from things I have had dozens of times in other places, not much other than a tomato sauce with little in terms of veggies or spices. Fried sweet potatoes were, well, much like plain potatoes. Maybe it was an off night?
    

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    ZoeB

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2014

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    This is the third time in recent years that we've eaten at Tap Tap. The food is grelat and the service is very friendly. We loved the shrimp in a cocoanut milk sauce! The mojitos were also very good.
    

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    SobeFoodie

    Miami

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2014

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    It was my second visit in two weeks. I loved it so much the first time I went back. It was later on Sunday and unfortunately, many of the items on the menu were gone including the fresh fish and chicken - two of my favorite items. Lesson to be learned here is not to do there on Sundays - menu items get depleted and nothing left. Service, ambiance and coziness remains second to none.
    

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    SobeFoodie

    Miami

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2014

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    The walls are painted with Haitian murals, even the tables and chairs are painted with images that are strikingly vivid. It is quaint, cozy, and charming. The place has a definite Caribbean atmosphere and it has three dining areas including a sit at the bar area and a small outdoor patio. It is a place that will bring back all your many memories of the Caribbean when it was still smallish and innocent. I loved the food and especially enjoyed the grilled chicken and plantains. The rice was flavorful and scrumptious. There are many great items on the menu. I think I will have the whole fish next time. Several patrons had it and it looked beautifully served, but as important, they said it was delicious and tasty. The service was second to none. We never had spend even a second looking for a waiter when we needed another napkin, a beer, a wine or more bread. The food came on a timely basis. We loved it and will go back very soon again. What a wonderful find. Mostly local diners were there yet it is only a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of the Ocean Drive tourists. Definitely unspoiled and quite the find.
    

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    Jules

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2014

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    We were a large group (10), and made reservations for my 40th Bday dinner. The food was delicious, and the service was incredible. Our server was so friendly, and made my special night out truly wonderful. Everyone in our party loved their meals, and the appetizer sampler and the fried goat was to die for! I will come back on my next trip to Miami - for sure!!!
    

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    FoodFatLove

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2014

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    The food is great - I wanted something off the menu and the chef was nice enough to make it but the service was horrible. One person helping the entire restaurant. She seemed a bit annoyed but that's not the customer's fault. Speak to your boss about that.
    

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    AlphaGamma

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2014

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    The food was very good (although some of the fried items were a little dry, in my opinion), and portions were large. The atmosphere was colorful. We sat on the front porch. The traffic was a little loud, and the tables were incredibly sticky, which was gross. My main gripe is with the restaurant's service. The man waiting on the outdoor tables was also in charge of the bar. Towards the beginning of the evening, this was fine, as the bar was empty. But as the night went on and the bar filled up, he came out less and less. Every time I looked inside, he was shaking a drink. On one occasion we had empty glasses for at least twenty minutes before I finally got up myself and went inside to request more water.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2014

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    As a Haitian american I can say the food was good, but no to die for. The colorful walls remind me of Haiti. We received our food extremely quick, however the drinks that we ordered at the same time we ordered the food came towards the end of the meal. Waitress did not check on us as she would have found out the drinks were missing. She told us she would take of the drinks but didn't so we payed the entire bill and didn't mention it. Tis although there was only 2 of us was automatically included. The busser was actually very attentive and a great help. My girlfriend and I are super foodies and rarely go to the same place twice unless they are very good, this place although good does not warrant a second visit from us.
    

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    ChelseaBridge

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2014

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    Every item on the menu had to be explained to me as I had no idea what anything was, but I settled for a random side and goat stew. From the pickle on the table to the stew it was divine. I will definitely come here again. If you are fan of hearty, home cooked meals that are full of flavour: definitely recommend.
    

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