Oasis Caribbean Restaurant

Oasis Caribbean Restaurant is a Black-owned Dorchester restaurant serving authentic Caribbean and soul food inspired by the flavors of Barbados. The menu runs from Barbadian coucou, made with cornmeal and okra and served with seasoned saltfish in tomato sauce, to curry goat with rice and peas, jerk chicken, braised oxtail with butter beans, ackee and saltfish, and yellow curry chicken. Southern comfort classics such as fried chicken and collard greens round out the menu.

Chef Chester Coppin was born and raised in Barbados, where he learned to cook from his grandmother using island recipes passed down through generations. After years of perfecting his craft, he opened Oasis in Dorchester as a place where Caribbean and soul food traditions meet. The kitchen sources ingredients fresh every morning and uses spices imported from home, and the restaurant welcomes families and diners of all ages with generous portions.

What to Know

• Walk-ins are always welcome, and tables can also be booked.
• Delivery is available through third-party partners.
• Recipes draw on both Barbadian and Jamaican culinary traditions.
• The restaurant aims to celebrate Caribbean culture, heritage and entrepreneurship in the neighborhood.