Caribbean restaurant · Lauderdale Lakes
Jamaican-Chinese Seafood in Lauderdale Lakes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and karaoke Thursdays at 2934 N State Rd 7.
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See the casual counter-service setup and the room for an easy meal.
Counter Service, Simple Flow
Carl’s Seafood Restaurant - Little Ochi runs as a casual counter-service spot. Guests order at the counter, then settle in for Jamaican-Chinese style cooking and fresh seafood. The format keeps the visit direct. There is no long front-of-house routine to manage, so the focus stays on the food and the pace of the meal.
That style suits a stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It also fits a place where the kitchen serves classic Caribbean cooking alongside seafood. The counter-service setup gives the room a quick rhythm, with guests moving in, choosing what they want, and getting on with the meal.
Jamaican-Chinese cooking, fresh seafood, and late-night hours in Lauderdale Lakes.
Chef-Led Kitchen
Executive chef Carl Dixon leads the kitchen. He brings more than 17 years of culinary experience to the restaurant, and that background shapes the way the food is handled across the day. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so the line moves from the first meal of the day into the evening service without changing the core approach.
Karaoke Thursdays add a clear weekly event to the schedule. The restaurant stays open 7 days a week, and the daily hours run from 7 AM to 12 AM. That long window gives the kitchen room for early visits, late meals, and the kind of evening stop that can stretch past the usual dinner hour.
Good to Know
Plan for counter service, accessible parking, and a daily schedule that runs late.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating Park in the accessible car park, then use the accessible entrance and ask for seating that fits your chair before ordering at the counter.
Access And Location
The restaurant sits at 2934 N State Rd 7 in Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313, United States. A wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating support a visit from the lot to the table. Those details matter from the first step through the door to the point where a guest settles in.
The place carries a 4 rating from 370 reviews. The strongest themes point to Jamaican food, brown stew chicken, fried fish, steamed fish, seafood soup, jerk pork, breadfruit, late hours, plantains, and generous portions. The menu page covers the breakfast, lunch, and dinner range in more detail through the kitchen’s full menu
Opening Hours
Open every day from early morning to midnight.
- Monday 7 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday 7 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday 7 AM–12 AM
- Thursday 7 AM–12 AM
- Friday 7 AM–12 AM
- Saturday 7 AM–12 AM
- Sunday 7 AM–12 AM
Chef-led cooking with karaoke on Thursdays.
About Carl's Seafood Restaurant - Little Ochi
Carl's Seafood Restaurant - Little Ochi serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Lauderdale Lakes. The kitchen focuses on Jamaican-Chinese style cuisine, with classic Caribbean cooking and fresh seafood at the center of the menu. It is a casual counter-service spot, so ordering stays simple and direct. Guests come in for a meal, choose from a range of dishes, and settle in for a relaxed stop on State Rd 7.
The menu spans the day. Breakfast starts the service, then lunch and dinner carry it through to late evening. The restaurant is open seven days a week, with hours from 7 AM to 12 AM every day. That schedule gives room for an early plate, a midday break, or a late meal after the day runs long.
The culinary team is led by executive chef Carl Dixon, who has more than 17 years of culinary experience. The restaurant describes each dish as prepared to divine satisfaction. Fresh seafood sits alongside Caribbean cooking, and the Jamaican-Chinese style shapes the kitchen’s identity. The dining room also has a social side. Karaoke Thursdays bring an evening of music and fun, and Carl may even sing a song.
Little Ochi Carl’s Seafood sits at 2934 N State Rd 7 in Lauderdale Lakes. The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating. The space serves guests with fun and friendly staff, and the counter-service format keeps the focus on the food and the pace of the meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about service, hours, and access.
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 7 AM to 12 AM. That schedule covers early breakfast, midday meals, and late-night visits across the whole week. Guests can plan a stop before work, after work, or later in the evening.
What kind of food does the restaurant serve?
The kitchen serves Jamaican-Chinese style cuisine, classic Caribbean cooking, and fresh seafood. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all part of the service. Guests can choose the meal time first, then decide between a Caribbean plate or a seafood-focused order.
Does the restaurant offer evening entertainment?
Karaoke takes place on Thursdays. The restaurant also says Carl may sing a song during the evening. Guests who want that night should plan for a Thursday visit and arrive ready for a meal with music.
What meals are served during the day?
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served. The restaurant is open from 7 AM to 12 AM every day, so guests can choose an early meal or come in much later. That makes it easy to match the visit to the time of day they want to eat.
Who leads the kitchen?
Executive chef Carl Dixon leads the culinary team, and he brings more than 17 years of culinary experience. Guests can expect the kitchen to be run with that long stretch of practice behind it. It is a simple detail to keep in mind when choosing a place for a full meal.
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