14 Parish

This was my first time experiencing this restaurant and I will definitely be back.
Very nice atmosphere.
We were seated right away since we had a reservation (make sure you make one). I had the short rib dinner and it was very good!! The short rib was tender and very flavorful; the corn muffins were delicious!! and the cabbage was good as well.
My friends has the escovitch and only left the bones on his plate and the other person had the jerk chicken.
She enjoyed her food as well. We were not going to order dessert, but the waitress stated that the caramel cake was very good.
Baby, that cake is sinful - OMG!! Make sure you get that, you will not be disappointed.

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My recent visit (late Feb 2024) to 14 Parish left me with mixed feelings, as the atmosphere and food both received a 3 out of 5 rating.
The music was actually pretty good, which definitely helped the experience.
The decor was interesting.
I liked the book shelves.
I dined with a friend, so we waited for a seat at the bar.
A few groups of folks came in while we were waiting and I overheard a few of them talking to the staff about getting them a seat at the bar.
It really seemed like all they were accommodating a few friends that came in. Food was another 3 out of 5.
For appetizers we tried the Jamaican Patty (beef).
They were good and actually had a little kick (spicy) which is rare nowadays.
It seems like the Jamaican food doesn't have spice (heat) to it anymore.
We also tried the Caribbean Wings in the honey jerk flavor.
They were pretty tasty.
I wished I asked them to be well done.
They weren't pink, but not as well done as I like.
The honey jerk flavor made the wings good, but the sauce came on the side instead of the wings being tossed in the sauce.
That was weird.
My friend tried the Red Snapper Escovitch (not pictured) as a main.
It wasn't the best snapper, but it wasn't the worst.
The rice and beans were cold.
I had the Sweet & Spicy Short Rib.
The cabbage was over cooked and mushy, but the short ribs had good flavor.
All is not lost for 14 Parish.
If I were to return, I'd likely stick to drinks and appetizers to ensure a more satisfying dining experience.

Owner response

The hostesses at the front door were nice polite and sweet.
Everyone who came through the door was given a genuine smile and some people hugs.
That lets me know it's a good spot with people that love their jobs and what they do.
This makes a huge difference.
This was my first time here and I will definitely be back.
Now let's get into this food....
I'm picky and very limited with what I eat.
My friend said it before she sent me the link.
Deidre it's different but you'll like it and she DID NOT lie.
The food was good.
It was and I'm happy I came out.
I had the jerk catfish with cabbage and the corn muffins 😋 the reviews I read said the muffins were bomb and they were.
The jerk catfish was better than I expected and the cabbage was tasty and seasoned well.
10/10 My friend had the Concho Chowder and she enjoyed it with the coconut shrimp.
We were talking so much she didn't get a chance to eat them but she'll tell me about it later.
This place stayed crowded at the tables and counter/bar.
On a Thursday night too, can't wait to see how it is on the weekend.

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