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Carolina Kitchen

3.1 (573 reviews)
ModerateSouthern
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Jasmine J.

This visit gets one star. Not because of the food but because the cashier's attitude was so grotesquely unpleasant. I witnessed her toxicity with the customer in front of me so I did my very best to overcompensate with the pleasantries to no avail. I urgently implore the managers to address such obviously inhospitable behavior.

Good size chicken & portions in general.  All was tasty
Leigh D.

Introduction to Carolina Kitchen & background of November 18, 2023: In honor of my 495th review, I'm writing a review of a business off 495. I was at a Yelp event in January in DC close to Rhode Island Metro. One of the people at my table said she lived right by here, and I mentioned that I went to an event at Carolina Kitchen by the Metro one time maybe 10 years ago, and she said that location closed. I said that was unfortunate. So, this is topical to this year, but I went here one time on Saturday, November 18, 2023. It was a strange day, where I was kind of winging it. Prior to my girlfriend, who we became a couple in February 2024, I was kind of a free agent on a Saturday. That Saturday I had a 1st date in Greenbelt for coffee (and didn't have anything set in stone after that since I was being flexible on the time), which had ended going well. After coffee, we got lunch over there, and then I suggested a walk. I didn't know as she was from online, but she didn't have a car and got rideshare to Greenbelt from Lanham area. I had said we could get a walk at Watkins Mill Park & could take you back. After dropping her off around 4:30, I looked on my phone at various options of stuff to do. I opted for a movie on my AMC A-List at neighboring AMC Magic Johnson. I knew there was a birthday party in Dupont Circle area of DC (of someone I hadn't really talked to or seen in years), which I was considering especially considering I was right at 495 in Largo and quite a bit closer than from home. It would've been doubtful I would've gone to the birthday party from home, 10 miles to 495, 12.5 miles to my nearest Metro (Greenbelt). After my movie, I was weighing options of food to eat, en route to the birthday party in DC, which I was leaning to going, or on the way to another possibility or two (including simply driving home). But I decided I would just try this Carolina Kitchen right next door to AMC movie theater. Experience with Carolina Kitchen: I walked in here, and it was a cafeteria style, basically a meat & three (or technically meat & two in this case; still plenty of food). The line was kind of long a little after 7:30, but I was patient. They have a good variety of various Southern cuisine from fried chicken, catfish, fried whiting, etc. I wanted to go less unhealthy with not getting one of their fried options. I got the rotisserie chicken. I opted for a healthy green side, green beans, and my favorite "vegetable" mac & cheese. Staff was cordial. As for the food itself, it was tasty. Chicken was a good size and tasty, but I've had some better ones. Mac n cheese was solid. I feel like I should try their fried chicken, catfish, or other food at some point. If I'm ever at AMC Magic Johnson or other reason over here, or other location in Hyattsville or elsewhere, I'd definitely consider this a good option. After this, I ended up driving to the birthday party, parking was terrible, but I walked to the Dupont Circle bar and was fun seeing a couple of people I hadn't seen in many years.

North Carolina Bbq
Cassie M.

I stopped here on the way home from a work trip. It was not the quick satisfying lunch break I was hoping for. I came in about 2:30, & there was quite a line. I ordered the BBQ sandwich, macaroni, & fries. It took over 30 minutes to receive my sandwich. They only included the macaroni, when I asked about the fries they said it'd take 15 minutes to make them. This was after I already waited for the sandwich, so I fully declined. They did not offer an alternative or refund. The BBQ was terrible, I've had better frozen bbq from Costco than this, and it wasn't cheap either. I would not describe it as Carolina style either as it was completely sweet, no vinegar or tang.

Collard Greens

I tried reaching Mr. Lance London, the CEO of the Carolina chain but was unable to leave a message due to him only accepting specific messages. My issue is that on 11-28-25, at approximately 4:00 pm, I went to Carolina kitchen's Largo location to purchase collard greens and sweet potatoes, although, I believe the collard greens was the item that caused severe illness to my family members! I was the only one that did not eat the greens, although, the ill family members did. This is a call for action! I would like this claim investigated. F.Y.I.: The health department has already been contacted. I can be reached on: rejji2000@aol.com Thank you.....

This is the Jerk Chicken White with mac and cheese and greens .

I love the Largo Carolina Kitchen . My favorite food from there is the jerk chicken with mac and cheese and greens . The service is Great and I loved, loved the Uplifting Gospel Music .

Mama stew chicken (dark meat)
Shalonte M.

Large food portions, music and lots of seating is a huge reason I come here. Also very nice staff. The only thing I would change is to decrease the price that you're charging for your bags because a dollar is more than any other establishment charges for bags and to take a second look at how much you're charging for these meals.

Brittany W.

Food was good! Service was fast and no issues. The place was empty for mid afternoon during the week. There was a guy out front opening the door asking for money which was a turn off because he was asking when you walk in and out.

Whiting Fish Platter
Harold J.

Daughter's Meal: $22 for a Barbecue Chicken Dinner White Meat with 2 sides only to get 1 Breast with a wing attached is ridiculous! Wife and I meal: 2 Whiting Fish Platters for $20 a meal only to get 1 good piece of fish broken into half!!! Not going to Carolina Kitchen (Largo) ever again! Sad that the price is higher but the food amount is much smaller!!! Back before Covid Fish Platters came with 2 whole pieces of fish SMH!!!‍

Don't waste your time ordering nothing smothered here cause they want you to pay additional three dollars. If you want your gravy on the side I don't know what kind of sense that makes after you're already spending damn $25 on the fucking dinner.

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The service was excellent and the food is amazing served hot and ready a very clean and welcoming environment.

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