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!

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 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.

Fun place. Hope it can survive in the fast food capital that is Monroe. Everything looked great but…read moreI recommend the pernil, beans with peas and fried plantains. Next time I want to try the oxtail Super nice staff. Food served cafeteria style. Check them out. It's a break from the same old and you might learn something!

Great Dominican food at a great price! Absolutely delicious meals, hot and ready at any time. Staff…read moreis great and serves up generously. They also have limited items to order, just ask for a menu. Never tasted something I didn't like here. I know they tried to open just as the pandemic was starting to affect our area and they were forced to delay. I really hope they can survive out here in Monroe. So glad I don't have to drive into Charlotte for good Latin food anymore... Mi gente latina, apoyemos lo nuestro!!

We decided to give this local spot a try and were pleasantly surprised. We decided to order while…read moreat the restaurant once it was our first time and the reviews were mixed. I ordered the Oxtail and Jerk Chicken combo with Rice and Peas and Cabbage. I also ordered a side of Mac and Cheese and a piece of Coco Bread to share. We had a little wait since we didn't order ahead but it's homemade and worth it. The food was hot, flavorful and plentiful. I do wish all employees were wearing a mask and gloves but at least the person who was customer facing did. All the customers I saw were wearing masks. They also had the back door open so there was more ventilation I guess. We would definitely order here again.

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.

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.

The rice and peas, along with the collards, were tasty, cooked properly, and seasoned with a good…read moreamount of heat. The jerk chicken, however, was hammered: dry, tough, and nearly impossible to eat. Unfortunately, the meat pies were also dry and lifeless. Bummer. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter chugging a Red Stripe wondering how this restaurant hopes to survive. Pass.

We ordered through Uber eats, the jerk chicken was dry and very spicy. Also not fall off the bone…read moretender like it's supposed to be. Yams still had a bite to them and tasted like just a sweet potato not candied yams, but the collard greens were decent. My kids said the coconut shrimp and garlic parm wings were good. Also Mac and cheese is not something to write home about. The flavors did not scream Jamaican/caribbean cooking. Overall, if I want Caribbean food/Jamaican food, I wouldn't order from here again.

Great portions always friendly service is guaranteed. Packed with authentic flavorsI have this at…read moreleast twice a month. The jerk chicken ( not spicy sauce on side) and brown stew chicken is always great. Everything is always fresh whether you order dine in or carry out. Not really a fan of the plantains unless they are fresh most times they are dry. My three year old love the cabbage but today unfortunately the cabbage was raw I mean you can hear the crunch with every bite. But still flavorful I must add. I think online orders placed through (door dash/ Uber Eats) are portioned differently than in person orders but that's just my personal opinion. I will be ordering again soon the location is very close to my home.

Being from NY, it's a struggle to find GOOD, tasty authentic Jamaican food in Charlotte (no…read moreoffense). Can not even put into words how surprised I was that the food was soooo good. GOAT was tender and I added a likkle pepper sauce to turn up the flavor even more. Fire !!! I should have gotten white rice but whatever the rice and peas was still good. Plantain were perfect and sweet. No hard. Not over ripe. Fried nice. The only thing I can say as a critique is to have some more D&G soda flavors. Cream soda and kola are my go to! The cook came out and watched me take my first taste. He was kind as well as all the other staff (IYKYK...attitude be wild at some West Indian spots lmao). Overall I was very pleased with the food and the folks!