The city of Lawrenceville Ga., is a great travel destination for the adventurous eater, arts lover and intrepid shopper. Located just a few miles from Atlanta's most popular attractions, including Lake Lanier, The Mall of Georgia and Discover Mills Mall, Stone Mountain, Lawrenceville is home to just over 22,000 people and was founded in 1821. The city is named after Commodore James Lawrence, who, during the War of 1812, was a commander of the frigate Chesapeake. Lawrenceville also boasts a diverse Caribbean population and some of the best Jamaican restaurants in the United States.
This tiny Jamaican restaurant located in the heart of Lawrenceville is one of the city's best kept secrets. It's so tiny that the owners don't even have a website. But what they do have plenty of is delicious, inexpensive Jamaican cuisine. Catering mostly to the carry-out crowd and people on the go, the Loaf features delectable Jamaican fare like jerk lobster, jerk chicken, scrumptious beef patties and of course, Jamaican loaf bread--a favorite among the locals. The staff is courteous and the service is quick.
The Loaf Jamaican Restaurant
1098 Herrington Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
770-822-1060
This Jamaican restaurant is popular among the locals. In operation for over seven years, Jamaica Breeze Restaurant and Bar serves up Caribbean cuisine like ackee and saltfish, escoveitch fish, coco bread, fried plantains and festival. The restaurant's ambiance is modern Caribbean with a chic bar located just inside the entrance. Owner Rosemarie Shields is a Jamaican native and expert at cooking up the best Caribbean food in Lawrenceville.
Jamaica Breeze Restaurant and Bar
455 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
770-962-3989
jamaicabreezerestaurantandbar.com
Caribbean Flavors is a local favorite that serves vegan and non-vegan Jamaican and Trinidadian cuisine. Menu items include curry goat, chicken and beef, as well as fried conch, stewed fish and Johnny cake. If you're in the mood for a drink adventure, try one of their specialty concoctions like sorrel, ginger beer and cashew punch. Caribbean Flavors is a budget diner's dream come true.
Caribbean Flavors
1195 Scenic Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
770-978-6800
cflavors.com/
