Earthly_Queen
My family and I were visiting from out of state on vacation. Decided we wanted to try Jamaican cuisine out. Called to order and boyyyyyy was the guy that answered the phone RUDE!!! He rushed us, kept cutting us off and sighing heavily. We definitely confronted him about that. The outside of the building is beautiful but the inside is so dark and dreary. The food came out about 20 minutes after we made it. Piping hot,I give them that. It was very good. Seasoned well but my chicken was very old and dry. .5 out of 10. Definitely not going back.
… moreEleashya Bowser
This food was amazing, the service was good. Parking was crap. If you have a chance make your belly happy.
… moreErinne Morgan
I discovered this place last year when I visited. It was so good then, I just knew I had to go again this go round. I love that they’ve remodeled. It looks great!
I started off with a beef patty while my food was being prepared. It had good flavor and a nice flaky crust. Definitely had more room to be filled with more meat, but I’d eat it again as it comes.
I also ordered a medium curry chicken and oxtail combo w/ cabbage & rice and beans. I didn’t like that there’s an up charge for rice and beans; otherwise it’s just plain white rice. Everything tasted great and was full of flavor. Well…everything but the rice and beans. It tasted pretty bland. Probably would have been much better had I remembered to request extra sauce from the entrees be poured over the rice.
There was enough for my dinner tonight as well as another meal tomorrow. Definitely worth the money!
*Still traumatized from my last visit* I do not recommend the potato salad.
… moreChuck Cain
Best Jamaican food this side of Jamaica! Friendly atmosphere, totally worth stopping in.
… moreGenna Muhammad Allah
We came to visit Panama City Beach and enjoy some good cooking!! I was shocked and very pleased to find a familiar Caribbean restaurant. I used to go to “Cool Runnings” on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, Georgia. I don’t know if it’s the same owner but the food was just as, or more delicious, than ever. I had the Jerk Chicken and it was delicious! The service was great, the lady at the front was friendly and polite. Thank you, Cool Running ~ See you next time.
… moreBrandy Anderson
I did take-out, as opposed to dining in. I got Rice and Peas w/ Oxtail gravy, cabbage, fried Plantains, and 2 beef patties. I wanted to love it, but I couldn’t. Maybe I didn’t have the appetite for it like I thought? I don’t know, but I did enjoy the Fried Plantains. Those were delicious. The rest, I wasn’t a big fan. I liked the atmosphere and the location to the hotel I stayed in was perfect.
… moreLatisha Burns
Food was ok and the prices weren’t bad. We ordered fried chicken, jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail and the patties. Beef patty and curry chicken patties were very flavorful. The food was not the freshest though. The curry goat wasn’t tender enough but the flavor was ok. The jerk chicken lacked flavor and tasted like it had been sitting for while or had been reheated. There was not enough gravy on the rice either. The oxtail was ok. It lacked in flavor a bit. The rice and peas was ok. The best part of the meals was the cabbage. The cabbage was very good! I also think they should include the plantain with every meal which is traditionally how I’ve seen Jamaican food served. They charge for a side of plantain here. Overall the food was ok. Not the best but not the worst. Customer service was great. I also like that they had traditional Jamaican snacks you could buy. It was very nostalgic for me.
… moreNor Nor
The best Caribbean taste of PCB:
I recently visited Cool Runnings and was wowed by the authentic Jamaican flavors and warm hospitality.
The menu offered a great variety of classic Jamaican dishes, and what we tried was absolutely delicious. The jerk chicken was perfectly spiced with a smoky, savory flavor, while the oxtail stew was tender, rich, and flavorful. The rice and peas and fried plantains made for the perfect side dishes.
Against all odds, the staff were friendly and attentive, which does not go hand in hand with Jamaican restaurants, lmao. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable, considering the quality of the food.
If you’re craving authentic Jamaican food with a welcoming vibe, Cool Runnings Caribbean Restaurant is the place to go. I can’t wait to come back and try more from their menu.
Respect!!!
… moreAdam
Best Caribbean food we’ve had! Great flavors, not too spicy, juicy chicken, overall incredible food! This will be a regular stop for us from now on!
… morePatrice Janelle Harding
My food was amazing!! Tastee, the meat was tender.
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