First time trying Jamaican food and I went with jerk chicken it was incredible. Huge portions and…read morepacked with flavor. The seasoning, spice, and smoky taste all came together perfectly. Easily a 10/10 experience.

The service at this restaurant was good. The stew chicken and rice and peas were good. That roti…read morewas not roti there was absolutely no chick peas anywhere in the dish and I had to request pepper sauce for flavor. The roti skin tasted like a fried tortilla it was dry and lacking flavor. Very clean restaurant and I enjoyed the rum punch. Stew chicken 3.5 out of 5 , curried shrimp/roti 1/5 rum punch 5/5

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!

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.

Amazing customer service delicious food and a beautiful ambience inside would recommend another…read morespecial shout out to the manager. He has great customer service!!!!

I have been living in NC for about 8 months now and have wanted good jamaican food. Carribean Hut…read morewas recommended. The food was just okay. I ordered the curry goat and cowfoot soup. The curry goat had lots of big bones and the meat could have been cooked a little longer. The cowfoot soup was pretty good and tasty but it did not have any meat. It had dumplings and vegetables. The waitress/bartender could have been a little more welcoming and interacting; especially since there was only two women at the bar eating. The waitress was dry the entire experience. The ambience was nothing special. You can eat at the bar or in the dining are. They had a few jamaican pictures hanging up. I think I am a one and done with this experience

Go inside and order from the counter. Get your respect up before you order and things will go well…read more They serve plentiful portions that could feed you for two days and the food is good all around the board. I've had the brown stew, jerk, and curry chicken. All wonderful, I've also had the curry chickpeas which are good as well. The general price range is 15$+. I can afford it every once in a while and when I do I enjoy it. Best Jamaican in Charlotte.

The food is the most authentic I've had in Charlotte The…read moreservice was great, always busy Small takeout with limited seating

So difficult to order. The phone is never answered. Needs better customer service and a better…read moreordering system

The food was delicious. This restaurant was recommended by Everett. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised. We will definitely order from here again. I only wish that my in restaurant dining experience my dinner would've come out on plates with silverware instead of styrofoam and plastic fork.

I was searching for some authentic Caribbean food and decided to stop by Lawrence's and it was…read moredefinitely a great decision! Tucked away off the main road, this spot immediately brings you into Caribbean culture the moment you walk through the door. The atmosphere is warm and the food absolutely delivered. It had been a long time since I'd had truly tender, flavorful oxtail, and their Oxtail & Curry Goat Combo definitely satisfied my craving. I ordered the large combo plate, which came with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. Both the curry goat and oxtail were packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned. I also ordered a beef patty with coco bread, and I couldn't even wait until I got home to try it. The beef patty was flaky and filled with seasoned beef, while the warm, slightly sweet coco bread took it to another level. It was the perfect combination ,10/10!

I ordered the Oxtails with come when rice &peas and veggies (cabbage/peas/carrots) and plantains…read more Ordered an extra sides of collard greens and yams. The food was fresh, hot, and the portion size was good. There was quick service and the prices are reasonable. There were several tables inside and outside where you can sit and eat. I noticed lots of people calling orders in and picking up to go. I heard a lot of others ordering the beef patties and one man started eating his before he walked away from the counter. I was very pleased with my food.

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.

I was introduced to this place by my mom she would rant and rave about how delicious the food is…read moreand she wasn't wrong! Since moving to the Carolina's from up North I wasn't sure what to expect. I've have both dined in as well as carry out and the experience is always pleasant. I've had a few things from the menu but my favorite is the oxtail roti; It's a bit costly but well worth it as the meat is super tender, flavorful and the roti is pack full of meat. I also love the rice/ peas with the brown gravy and drinks are always phenomenal I've learned depending on the time of day you may be waiting for a bit but it's well worth it as everything is fresh, hot and made to order. The service/staff very friendly and helpful when it comes to ordering. The ambiance is upbeat, very clean and vibrant I wish I got a picture of my meal but somehow never makes it because it's that delicious

On a recent trip to Rock Hill, I stopped in at Island Grill & Pub to enjoy dinner…read more Although it was very cold outside, as soon as we walked in, we felt like we were immediately transported to a neighborhood cookshop in Port Antonio! The cashier was sweet and personable. She was multitasking, but still managed to be fully engaged in the service she provided to us. She kindly let us know what items were sold out for the day and also gave us time to look over the menu and decide on our order without making us feel rushed. While we waited for our food to arrive, we noticed a steady flow of customers all the way until closing time! It's clear Island Grill & Pub is a local favorite. The food is packaged up to go, but there are plenty of tables to dine-in once you have your food...and a big screen with movies and Jamaican music playing in the background to keep you entertained. The wait for the food is a bit long...but EVERYTHING came out very fresh, very authentic, and worth the wait. The portions were plentiful, the food was flavorful and seasoned well, and the items were priced well for the value. What we ordered: - Small Jerk Chicken plate with rice & peas and cabbage - Jerk Chicken pasta - Side order of Macaroni and cheese We wish we lived closer, so we could visit Island Grill & Pub regularly, but it's definitely on our list any time we travel to the Rock Hill area!

I had high hopes for this restaurant. The jerk chicken did not disappoint. It was spicy and…read moreflavorful. The cabbage had a flavor profile I had not tasted before. I did not enjoy it because the flavor was unfamiliar to me. Regarding the rice and peas, they had pretty good flavor but they were a little dry. Service was good and well appointed. I would give this place another try, sitting down in the restaurant.

I recently tried the curry shrimp here for the first time. The shrimp itself was excellent and…read moreperfectly cooked with great texture and flavor. The cabbage was also very tasty, though the portion was extremely small. Unfortunately, the rice and peppers were far too salty, to the point where I couldn't even take a second bite. What really disappointed me, though, was the portion size. For $20, the dish only came with seven shrimp, which feels like a poor value regardless of how good they were. Sadly, I wouldn't order this dish again. There are other restaurants nearby that serve more generous portions for the same price or less!!!