Johnny’s Caribbean Hut is a café style restaurant in the Westcliff area of Southend-on-Sea. It’s a no frills kind of establishment with a basic interior and just a few tables. However, diners don’t come to Johnny’s Caribbean Hut for the décor. Instead, the rich and authentic flavours of the restaurant’s Caribbean cuisine keep them returning again and again. All of the food at Johnny’s Caribbean hut is fresh and full of flavour. It’s homely, homemade food guaranteed to satisfy any appetite.
The menu is small but full of tasty options. All of the main dishes are served with rice and peas. They include stewed chicken, curried goat, fried or steamed fish, Jamaican fried chicken and jerk chicken. There are a number of accompaniments to complement the dishes on offer. From ackee and saltfish to fried plantain, saltfish fritters to fried dumplings, there are lots of delicious options to try. Johnny’s Caribbean Hut Southend also serves a range of punch drinks with the Guinness punch a particular highlight.
The café is just 10 minutes’ walk from Southend Victoria rail station and 15 minutes’ from Westcliff-on-Sea rail station. A number of local buses also stop close by. For diners who fancy a pre-dinner stroll to whet the appetite, the seafront, Westcliff Esplanade and Southend Cliff Gardens are within easy reach. The Central Museum, Odeon cinema and Victoria Shopping Centre are all nearby too.
For visitors to Southend or local residents, Johnny’s Caribbean Hut offers a unique dining experience, with traditional Caribbean cuisine and friendly service.