Verna's Pepper Shack in Torbay

Great West Indian meal curry goat plantains rice and beans and great cocktails worth a visit if you are fished out

First time eating at a Caribbean restaurant and it won't be the last. The food was spicy (not hot) and full of flavour. We chose different things off the menu and tried each others, agreeing that we liked the all the dishes. There is a wide selection of cocktails to help things along, so we did!Nice owners and I'd recommend a visit.

We booked quite last minute as it was.my wife's birthday and everything else seemed booked. I am glad they were because we had a wonderful evening here.We are a lover of Caribbean food and my wife has been a chef so we can be fussy. No problems the food was wonderful and for once a good selection for vegetarians / vegans.Owner and all the staff were attentive and helpful. Portions were plentiful and arrived timely with no rush. But the food was a stand out star. So tasty. Wonderful.Oh, and a lovely view into the harbour.

Fantastic place. Service was superb. We had rum Cocktails and they were ace very strong and tasty. FOOD... the best chicken skewers ever. I had Goat curry, very lean and tender. Tina had Jerk chicken which she loved. Honestly one of the highlights of our Brixham break. I'll be back.

We had an amazing meal here with the best table in the house, the window table looking out over the harbour. Complimentary apple and garlic dumplings for the table, big juicy spiced prawns and paratha to start, then Trinidad spicy chicken washed down with local lager. Attentive service from John. Honestly the best Trinidad meal I have had.

What a fantastic place, the vegan food was incredible and the cocktails really hit the spot. One of the best meals we’ve ever had. We shall be definitely be coming back.

I’m no stranger to Caribbean food and have to say I was not disappointed with Verna’s. We ordered in advance for collection and everything was ready on time and lovey and hot. The portion sizes were generous, enough for leftovers the next day ☺️. Verna came out of the kitchen to say hi which was lovely.Our fiends who were are holidaying with we’re trying Caribbean food for the first time loved it. The jerk chicken was succulent and the curry goat was tender and flavoursome. And the ribs! Amazing.Would definitely recommend.

Lovely! Yesterday we ordered a takeaway from them but were in a bit of a rush and they were nice enough to finish making our food ten minutes early. Additionally, the food was so flavoursome! They also had a lot of vegan/vegetarian options for anyone curious. Will definitely order again.

Not impressed. As someone of Jamaican heritage I was expecting better. The Take Away menu is well set out and, whilst pricey, the Jamaican flag flying from the window suggested authenticity. Well, I'm afraid we have been disappointed and I regretfully would not recommend this place.We ordered the Pumpkin Patty and the Fried Dumplings, and paid the £9 bill. The food arrived in good time and we took it home. It was only then that we realised our mistake in expecting good things.Dumplings are round and pattys are flaky - not soggy!I hate being negative as times are tough for small businesses, but if you offering 'authentic Jamaican food', then please make it authentic.

Loved this place. Food is amazing and the portions are very generous; so ensure you got there hungry. They do a large selection of cocktails and some awesome rums too. Family and dog friendly. These are upstairs above another shop.