I had the pleasure of dining at Island Cuisine and this place is a Caribbean gem right here in…read moreCharlotte! Went with a small group and everything we ordered was incredible. The jerk chicken had the perfect spice and smokiness, the curry chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the rice and peas were seasoned perfectly. The service was friendly and attentive and our server was helpful with recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant has a lively, welcoming vibe that makes you feel right at home. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the flavors are authentic! I left feeling completely satisfied. Island Cuisine is a must-visit if you love Caribbean food!

Very bright but intimate. We came for a brunch event. The portions were huge. The Oxtails were…read moreflavorful as was the fish. Definitely worth a try. Don't expect fast service. You know its good when its slow chaos.

This is our second time ordering and it did not disappoint! Our whole family loves it. The oxtail,…read morepatties, and jerk chicken are absolutely AMAZING!!

Durty Thumbs was excellent. We ordered one of every patty,…read moreand they were all good across the board. The beef patty was well executed and very satisfying, and the curry patty stood out for being more unique and interesting in flavor. That said, the fish was the clear standout. Easily the best thing we ordered. It was cooked perfectly and came with coleslaw that was balanced and not overly sweet, plus a side of cabbage that was also very good. They offered a spicy sauce, but the food honestly didn't need much extra. We eat at a lot of food trucks at Carolina Beer Temple, and Durty Thumbs ranks among the best we've had. Everything was good -- the fish is what I'd go back for.

Originally went to the Dairy Queen next door and since I was really hungry decided to take a chance…read moreon this place to try and get some real food. This ended up being a really bad decision. The chicken was not cooked all the way through and the chicken also has bones in it. Ate only a few bites and ended up throwing it out.

Not my cup of Jamaican in life or ever after death. This has been the worst taste in Jamaican food…read moreI've ever had.

This is absolutely the BEST JERK CHICKEN I've ever tasted!!! The flavor is incredible and the bite…read moreis just right! I always get the Jerk Chicken with collard greens, and Mac & Cheese. Can't get myself to try anything else because the flavor in that jerk is UNDISPUTED. Not one single place in Charlotte comes close to this food. I've tried them all... BUT found the greatest gift in Kannapolis, NC. Trust me... you will not regret it. Michelle makes her food to order so there is a wait. But worth every penny. Do yourself a "flavor" (ha! See what I did there?), call ahead, get there around 20 minutes later, and enjoy that food! If you are a jerk fan, I'm willing to bet you'll be back the next day! She's not open on Mondays.

The restaurant was empty when we walked in but that soon changed. The menu is limited and a couple…read moreof items weren't available like the curry goat. However I ordered the oxtail , collards & plantains. It also came with rice& beans. Delicious!! Also ordered was jerk chicken, cabbage & collards. The chicken was spicy & terrific

I will start by saying that this place is now serving dog food. The food was absolutely disgusting…read more- everything was hard, dry, and burnt, including the cake! Absolutely zero "F's" were given in the food preparation. The textures were appalling, as if the food had been scorched and then left out for hours before serving. The only remotely edible thing was the cold, burnt plantains, but even those were barely tolerable. I kept biting into gritty bits that I couldn't even identify as food, which made me seriously question the safety of what I was eating. If I had access to a lab, I would submit it to see what I'd [really] been served. I ended up throwing my entire meal in the garbage. To top it off, they've changed the name of the place, which just raises even more red flags. I can't help but wonder why they felt the need to do that. It's a waste of money, time, hope and food to ever go here. They disrespected the life of the poor chicken who died for this wretched soot seasoned, curry chicken slop. If my husband or anyone suggested this place I would seriously consider throwing hands. It doesn't matter what they are calling it now. Do yourself a favor and stay far, far away from this place.

Disgusting! The pattys were burnt! I ordered the jerk chicken wrap with rasta pasta and the food…read morewas horrible. I would never order from here again! I ordered to complain and they said they would redeliver the patties and never did. Soooo disappointing.

FANTASTIC!!! The…read moreyoung woman at the front--handling both the register and plating the food--was incredibly friendly and provided excellent customer service. She made the experience even better with her positive attitude. The food was top-notch! I'm usually not big on franchises, but this location is consistent and absolutely delicious. We had the oxtail, which was tender and falling off the bone with amazing flavor. The curry goat had the perfect amount of spice, and the jerk chicken was just as delicious. The mac and cheese looked a little dry at first glance, but it definitely wasn't--it was rich and flavorful. The cabbage was perfectly cooked, and I loved the addition of carrots, peas, and corn. The rice was cooked just right as well. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be returning soon!

It's in a plaza so tons of parking. This location has seating available although most people were…read moregetting theirs to go. When I went to order, I had questions. Staff was helpful. I ordered a veggie plate with some gravy over it and a chicken patty. The veggies were really good. Loved the gravy. I didn't eat the Pattie because it didn't look like chicken. I called and they were willing to replace it. Good customer service, great food, good location and parking. I will be back.

While running errands on a Saturday, I wanted comfort food that would hold me over until dinner…read more Someone spoke highly of Crav'n Caribbean in a group, so I gave them the sides test. I ordered the mac & cheese, greens, & yams. I placed my order online. This location is in The City Kitchen. I just took my food to go. Looking forward to returning to try an entrée.

Food was really good. I got the oxtail cheesesteak. It was…read moreloadeddddd with oxtail, seasoned really well too. I also got the collard greens which were really good too. My brother got some wings & yams. I tried both of those & they hit the mark too. I deducted one star because of the bones in the cheesesteak. I wasn't upset about the bones because it just confirms the authenticity of the oxtail BUT I wasn't expecting them & bit a couple of them which could have been a bad experience. All in all definitely worth the money!

Food was really good, I would recommend that you go inside to place your order. It doesn't take…read morelong to get your food and the customer service is very nice.

I read the review where the white guy said they don't want us being white people there it must be…read morehim. I ordered Jerk Chicken with red beans and rice with cabbage. The jerk chicken is spicy but darn tasty the red beans and rice with jerk sauce is amazing. I walked in and was greeted by Luffy, Usopp came out from the kitchen both employees were friendly and are basically my new cousins, lol. I will be going back there to eat and conversation.

Stopped by for my beautician- she loves their homemade cucumber ginger beverage…read more I didn't see it in their ordering kiosk so I had to ask for it. While getting my hair done, I looked it up online and noticed they also have PINEAPPLE GINGER LEMONADE! I'm definitely going back to try that!! It would go very well with some jerk chicken and cabbage!!

Before I even walked into this place I smelled what seemed like jerk chicken. When opening the door…read moreto this place I smelled the essence of Jamaican oxtails. A negative reviewer said something different. So that was a lie. This restaurant is putting beautiful aroma in the air. As a proud Puerto Rican. I must say, in the Caribbean no one is touching Jamaican oxtails. The lady at the counter was very friendly. In order to test the spot I got 3 beef patties and a coco bread. WOW the home made patties and bread are incredible. I will definitely be returning with my wife. We have to eat here. That was a fantastic experience. I'm very excited. I gave 4 stars only for patties coco bred and service. Update coming.........

Came here for my birthday and had the best time! It was the exact vibe and experience I was hoping…read morefor - fun, vibrant, with delicious food and drinks. It was a bit too hot to sit outside on the deck overlooking the lake, but I will definitely make that a priority next time! I would recommend this spot to anyone. I tried the arroz con pollo with a side of plantains, and had a Paloma for my cocktail! The food was delicious but I think it would try a different drink next time. I like that they don't make the drinks too sweet I think I was hoping for just a little more punch of lime! Gorgeous presentation on food and drinks. The service was also very strong, we never had to ask for refills on our waters, it was very consistent from multiple waiters. And our food came out super quickly - we were a party of 9 and were there right at 6 and everything was so smooth and quick. One quick note- the restaurant knew we were celebrating a birthday because it was part of the reservation, but there wasn't anything special done like a complimentary dessert or them even saying "happy birthday!" This obviously isn't a huge deal but I think it's best practice that if you ask the guests if you're celebrating anything special you then... I don't know, provide a little something?? If not, then just don't ask I think. Will definitely be returning!

So this was a mixed bag for us. If my husband had his way he'd give it 3 stars, and that will make…read moresense in a minute. Overall, the atmosphere was lovely, the waitress was friendly and the food was good. Was it the most amazing Cuban food we've had? Absolutely not. The pork appetizer, Masitas de Cerdo, we had was the highlight. It was delicious. We were hoping it was a sign of good things to come. Unfortunately, the Vaca Frita my husband had he didn't like at all. There was a flavor to it that was almost like Cuban mixed with barbecue. I had the Mojito Chicken and it was good. Not amazing, but good flavor. My husband had some of my chicken because he thought the Vaca Frita was inedible. Now, I don't think it was that bad. However, his mom is Cuban so we have authentic Cuban food regularly, and none of these dishes tasted authentic. Expectations are everything, and had this been Cuban-Something fusion, maybe the outcome would be different. Having been to many excellent Cuban restaurants at home and while traveling, this one just didn't rank near the top. But the people next to us, with their bacon-wrapped dates and ceviche, loved this place, so maybe it was just us