Imperial Caribbean Restaurant
51 Shunpike Rd
Cromwell, CT  06416
(860) 613-0005 phone
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Cuisine Type
Caribbean
West Indian
Hours of Operation
Monday
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM -
Wednesday
11:00 AM -
Thursday
11:00 AM -
Friday
11:00 AM -
Saturday
04:00 PM -
Sunday
Closed

RESTAURANT IS LOCATED IN THE KMART PLAZA Restaurant is closed on Sundays
Reservations
Suggested


LOCATED IN KMART PLAZA NEAR CITIZENS BANK AND PERFECT VISION, LIVE MUSIC AUGUST EVENING
Payment Methods
Mastercard
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Cash


Cost
This restaurant's average entree cost is Moderate


Restaurant Description
The original Imperial originated in Les Cayes, Haiti, run by Executive Chef, Marie P Jarda's mother, Cia Perrin. Marie grew up in this restaurant/hotel for most of her life until she moved to the United States when she was sixteen. Over the years of her stay in the states, Marie went to school in New York and soon became a nurse. It wasn't long before she was married with three beautiful children, Garvens, Tamya and Tarah. Her favorite part of nursing was her schedule, she could always be home to help them with their homework.

Throughout her nursing career, Marie never let go of her passion for cooking. Every family event (and there were many!) was either fully catered by her, or she'd bring her special macaroni au gratin and upside-down pineapple cake. After years of cooking for her family, it was finally decided that the culinary arts were indeed her calling.

In 1995 Imperial Caribbean Restaurant was born on Main St. Middletown with the help of Marie's husband, Dr. J Carl Jarda. All of Middlesex County was able to get a real taste of the islands. The sweet smell of chicken creole crept down Main Street bringing people from as far as Massachusetts and Maryland! Sadly in 2000, Imperial closed it's doors for business, some would say without a trace.

Eight years later Imperial is doing it again (many thanks to Carl again! Without you the new improved Imperial wouldn't be here today).

This time Marie and her oldest daughter, Tamya, commonly known as Mimie, are ready and willing to serve you the best taste of the islands possible. We look forward to stimulating all of yoru senses whenever you come to see us. With our food your taste buds will dance to the rhythm of flavors in your mouth, the art on our walls will shock your sense of beauty, your soul will be full with the love and care taken to prepare your every meal, and your foot will not be able to be still with our array of Caribbean riddims.

Best Known For...
Shrimp creole

Griot (Haitian fried pork)

Awesome service

Relaxed atmosphere

Great food

Service Type
Sit Down
Carry Out
Delivery


Special Needs
Home Meal Replace
Non Smoking Area
Booster/High Chairs
Wheelchair Access
Children's Menu


Atmosphere
Romantic
Live Music
Family / Children


Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Happy Hour


Banquet
10 - 20 People
20 - 50 People
Off-Site Catering


Amenities
Karaoke
Private Party Room


Attire
Casual


Bar Info
Full Bar
Beer
Wines


Parking
Parking on Site