We are a small family run restaurant and in order to ensure that we are able to give you the best possible service we ask that you call ahead and make a reservation to avoid disappointment, we require a minimum of 48 hours for bookings.
Simmer Down Restaurant is now taking group bookings only; we are inviting your party to our place. Groups of six to twenty four can come dine and party. We will offer you a family style table buffet; tuck in to your favourite Jamaican dishes in our relaxed and friendly restaurant and not forgetting the cocktail bar.
Read some of our Trip Adviser reviews:
Janet S
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Reviewed 6 May 2019 via mobile
Mum's special birthday celebration
Arranged my mum's birthday party held exclusively, and I must say that Angela pulled out all the stops for us. The food was delicious, hot, authentic and plentiful. It felt like the restaurant was part of our family celebrations. No doubt we will return and...More
Date of visit: May 2019
Baz K
Reviewed 19 March 2019 via mobile
Genuine Jamaican cooking.
Very warm welcome and a laid back friendly atmosphere, just as we have experienced in that lovely Caribbean island. The young lady who served us passed on our particular requests to the chef and the food arrived just as we had ordered. Delicious. No problem...! Loved the two-tone tributes and history displayed in the decor. One of Coventry's greatest exports. Will definitely come again. Thank you for a very pleasant homely evening.
AVALLOYD
Reviewed 10 November 2018 via mobile
Great food and friendly service
As a large party, we had the buffet option. Lots of different foods to taste, the curried mutton was delicious, as was the simmer down mince, Ackee and salt fish. Plenty of food for all, friendly staff, amazing ginger cake for dessert. The rum Cocktails were popular. A fantastic evening meal.
Buffet prices start from £15pp for 1 course, please see our sample menu’s below, but we can always tailor menus to suit the members of your party.
Sample menu 1
Starter : Sweet & Spicy Nibbles, Ackee & Saltfish, plantain & sweetcorn fritters(v) & chilli beef shots
Main: Jerk chicken, Curried Mutton, Brown Stew Chicken & Stewed Peas (v) - main meal will be served with Rice & Peas, Plain Rice & Dumplings, salad & coleslaw
Dessert: choose from available homemade cakes or ice cream.
Sample Menu 2
Starter: Sweet & Spicy Nibbles, Ackee & Saltfish, Soup of the day,
Main: Oxtail & Butter Beans, Jerk Chicken, Curried Mutton, Callaloo(v) & Fish of the day- main meal will be served with Rice & Peas, Plain Rice, & Dumplings, Steam Veg
Dessert: choose from available homemade cakes or ice cream.
It is essential that we are notified of any dietary requirements prior to your visit to ensure that we can cater for you appropriately. If you have not informed us at the point of booking, please let us know on arrival and we will aim to accommodate your needs.
We understand that sometimes circumstances may prevent you from honouring your reservation; in this case we ask that you call and let us know, equally if you are running late please let us know as this enables us to release your table for someone else if required.
No shows are detrimental to our business as a result we have had to introduce the following cancellation policy:
A deposit of £5 per person will be required to guarantee the booking, this will be deducted from your bill on the night. We do request 48 hours notice for every cancellation. For bookings cancelled in less time or made on the day of the reservation, your deposit will be non refundable. We are sorry that cancellation charges have become necessary but regrettably our experience dictates this precaution.
Simmer Down Restaurant is now taking group bookings only; we are inviting your party to our place. Groups of six to twenty four can come dine and party. We will offer you a family style table buffet; tuck in to your favourite Jamaican dishes in our relaxed and friendly restaurant and not forgetting the cocktail bar.
Read some of our Trip Adviser reviews:
Janet S
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Reviewed 6 May 2019 via mobile
Mum's special birthday celebration
Arranged my mum's birthday party held exclusively, and I must say that Angela pulled out all the stops for us. The food was delicious, hot, authentic and plentiful. It felt like the restaurant was part of our family celebrations. No doubt we will return and...More
Date of visit: May 2019
Baz K
Reviewed 19 March 2019 via mobile
Genuine Jamaican cooking.
Very warm welcome and a laid back friendly atmosphere, just as we have experienced in that lovely Caribbean island. The young lady who served us passed on our particular requests to the chef and the food arrived just as we had ordered. Delicious. No problem...! Loved the two-tone tributes and history displayed in the decor. One of Coventry's greatest exports. Will definitely come again. Thank you for a very pleasant homely evening.
AVALLOYD
Reviewed 10 November 2018 via mobile
Great food and friendly service
As a large party, we had the buffet option. Lots of different foods to taste, the curried mutton was delicious, as was the simmer down mince, Ackee and salt fish. Plenty of food for all, friendly staff, amazing ginger cake for dessert. The rum Cocktails were popular. A fantastic evening meal.
Buffet prices start from £15pp for 1 course, please see our sample menu’s below, but we can always tailor menus to suit the members of your party.
Sample menu 1
Starter : Sweet & Spicy Nibbles, Ackee & Saltfish, plantain & sweetcorn fritters(v) & chilli beef shots
Main: Jerk chicken, Curried Mutton, Brown Stew Chicken & Stewed Peas (v) - main meal will be served with Rice & Peas, Plain Rice & Dumplings, salad & coleslaw
Dessert: choose from available homemade cakes or ice cream.
Sample Menu 2
Starter: Sweet & Spicy Nibbles, Ackee & Saltfish, Soup of the day,
Main: Oxtail & Butter Beans, Jerk Chicken, Curried Mutton, Callaloo(v) & Fish of the day- main meal will be served with Rice & Peas, Plain Rice, & Dumplings, Steam Veg
Dessert: choose from available homemade cakes or ice cream.
It is essential that we are notified of any dietary requirements prior to your visit to ensure that we can cater for you appropriately. If you have not informed us at the point of booking, please let us know on arrival and we will aim to accommodate your needs.
We understand that sometimes circumstances may prevent you from honouring your reservation; in this case we ask that you call and let us know, equally if you are running late please let us know as this enables us to release your table for someone else if required.
No shows are detrimental to our business as a result we have had to introduce the following cancellation policy:
A deposit of £5 per person will be required to guarantee the booking, this will be deducted from your bill on the night. We do request 48 hours notice for every cancellation. For bookings cancelled in less time or made on the day of the reservation, your deposit will be non refundable. We are sorry that cancellation charges have become necessary but regrettably our experience dictates this precaution.