Shi-loh Jamaican Restaurant - Southport

Our family was here several times some years ago and the atmosphere, food and music was great. But this time the food was still goodand the owner is very friendly but the atmosphere of the restaurant was a bit of a let down.

Nice environment & good restaurant for a meal,too.Despite the Jamacian theme,I enjoyed the music very much!I mean,I'm not Jamacian by culture but as I enjoy a lot sampling all forms of multi-cultural foods,this is a great place to try if you've not tested out the Jamacian style.

Delicious and hearty dinner. Felt like being in someone's home, not a restaurant which I thoroughly enjoyed as the chef/waiter more than happy to talk about the menu.

We dined here one Thursday evening. The early warning signs were that when we arrived, there was no one there and the owner was next door chatting to his neighbour. He strolled in, with a sandwiches in hand. As he welcomed us (by asking if we wanted the air con on) he unwrapped his sandwich and ate it - in front of us. Okaaaay...this is different, I expected casual, but maybe NOT this casual. We enquired after a few dishes but were told they were not available, due to a soon to be change of menu. And the food we did get? Awful, it all pretty much tasted the same - the lamb and chicken all served in a thick salty tasteless goo with the addition of chunks of pan fired onion, courgette and capsicum. We ordered 2 Red Stripe beers which were great, but with no offer of a glass, just dumped down in front of us. This place is the Faulty Towers of Southport dining.

The food here is great, service is casual, with the owner/chef often going through what is on the menu with you. Have visited many times with family, interstate and overseas visitors and always one of the best meals that we or our friends have ever had.