Haven't given five starts in a long time. This Jamaican restaurant is really good. Our waiter was awesome, the place was clean and Caribbean music was great. The food was even better and the portions were huge! Bring your appetite and you won't be disappointed! read more

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First time dining here with my brother. Our server Katie was very helpful and attentive. Our meals were both very delicious and filling. We will return here in the future! We did not indulge in any alcoholic beverages this trip, unfortunately. read more

Cutlass Grille - I had sides only. Jamaican rice and beans, macaroni and cheese, and fried plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Excellent on all counts !! Service, food, price, portion, atmosphere. Everything made from scratch. Good mix of BBQ, Soul Food and traditional Jamaican. Homemade bread and desserts were phenomenal. One of the best meals in Hampton Roads or anywhere for that matter, worth any sort of drive if your not local to Chesapeake. read more

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Other than completely screwing up my order (hence the lost star) it was excellent food. I got the sliders and the different meats were amazing, with the exception of the Cajun chicken. It had good flavor but was dry. They gave me rice and beans instead of what I ordered and it was ok. I also tried the carrot cake which was definitely made from scratch with real ingredients. I would definitely recommend that for dessert! Overall, a really good experience and great food, only wished I could've tried some other sides! read more

Cutlass Grille - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Love eating here! Food is so delicious and portion sizes are huge. Come hungry!!! I always have enough to take home for lunch the next day. We tried the Sea Bass and shrimp special, fish was cooked to perfection and the stewed vegetables were delicious. Grilled Shrimp and Mango salad is A winner. Rib tips are so good...the meat falls off the bone. There hasn't been anything I've eaten here I didn't like. I recommend this place all the time. Come eat here! read more

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While the food was ok the company's charging policy is questionable!! I order a meal and had a 20% service charge on my bill. When I asked what's the service charge for I was told that it's the same as the tip which they want to double up on customers on! Apparently this was implemented last week.... Take a close look at your bill and the "service charge"! I'm all for supporting local, small businesses but this is one of the reasons I would also avoid this place in the future. read more

Very good food & service. I had the smoked ribs with Jamaican rice & peas and green beans. The ribs were moist but firm and very meaty. My wife, a Jamaican, said the rice & peas tasted like her mom's - no higher praise. The green beans were sautéed and surprisingly delicious. My wife was pleased with Jerk Chicken over green salad. We also enjoyed the coconut encrusted shrimp. The pieces were large and the dip was wonderful. read more

Cutlass Grille - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Delicious food. Large portions. Meat falls off the bone. Everything was fresh. They also give complimentary bread which tasted like it just came out of the oven- so good! The waitress Vanshelle was very sweet and attentive. Great service! Also, there was a guy there when we were about to leave who plays the saxophone, (this was a Friday night). Live entertainment, great food and good service is hard to find! What more can you ask for?! read more

Cutlass Grille - Jerk chicken, Jamaican rice and beans, Mac n cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Wow. Can't be more happy that I stopped in here. The brisket was great. Green beans were the best I've ever had. Cabbage and greens were off the chain. Will be back for sure. Might even swing by for a lunch tomorrow before I leave town. Came back for round 2 and it was just at great. Amazingly friendly staff to go along with superb food. read more

The food was good but I didn't know they were having a buffet style for Mother's Day. There were great options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods for everyone. read more

Great food! Went here last night placed a order waited about 40 mins for my meal. That's why I gave 4 stars. I didn't understand why they didn't use jerk sauce not even on the side. But, once I ate my food, I understood why! The spice and the juice from the chicken was amazing! The food was so delicious. The portions seem small but I couldn't even indulge it all. (I ordered: jerk white meat w/ Mac and rice and peas) hubby had the same thing with the ribs tips and baked beans. I didn't taste the rib tips but, the baked beans were the best I've ever had! I would suggest to place your order ahead of time but this place was definitely tasteful! read more

It's my first time eating at the Cutlass Grille and the atmosphere is very island vibe, servers are very friendly. I had the curry chicken, rice and kidney beans and steam cabbage; the food needed more flavor and a bit more seasoning. Not sure if I will go back! read more

Cutlass Grille - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

It was really good, i had the oxtails, plantains, rice and beans. Everyone was nice, they are understaffed so it is slow but not their fault. Would 100% go back again read more

YUM! My friend and I came for lunch. It wasn't full and we were seated fast. Specials were listed on the chalkboard. I got curry chicken, collards and fried plantains. Friend got stewed chicken, rice and peas and collards. Food came out in about 5 minutes! My food was delicious. And it was dark meat, a big leg and a thigh cut in half. Plantains just as sweet and succulent like I was in the Caribbean. Our waitress was attentive until she dropped the check off and them she disappeared for about 20 minutes! We were trying to hit the mall before we went back to work and she messed that all up. Finally she comes back, I give her my card and she's gone another 12 minutes. Not sure what was going on with her, but no worries; next time I'll just sit at the bar. Lunch special was only $10. read more

Cutlass Grille - Curry chicken, collards & plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I have been ISO a good carribean restaurant and happy to say my search is over. It was love at first bite! The combination of the jerk chicken white meat with the Jamaican rice (with kidney beans) and fried plantains was amazingly yummy! We also tried the fried tilapia and sweet fries which was more of the southern style cooking. It was ok. My taste buds wanted to stick with the Jamaican flavor! Dessert--Plantain Foster. We shouldn't have, but we did. Oh my goodness this was mind blowing!! It has a little bit of rum in the sauce and served with salted caramel ice cream. Big thanks to our server for recommending it. Great service. Friendly people. Reggae music. Colorful decor. Great location. We will be back for more! read more

Cutlass Grille - Plantain Foster--must share this heavenly dessert! - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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First time eating here. Got the oxtails Jamaican rice n plantains and it was delicious . I will be returning.

First thing First, Sean & his wife are awesome & they keep this place rocking. Sean's Jerk chicken is delicious. In fact, Jerk anything on the menu will satisfy. The go to for a Sunday meal here is hands down the oxtail, peas & rice. My mouth is watering just typing about it. The staff is lovely & willing to please. read more

The food was really good. The service was not all that. This is my first time here. I came in after 3. While waiting for my food to come I saw a sign that read. Happy Hour 3-7 50% off select appetizers and specialty drinks. Great. I asked the waitress if I could move to the bar to take advantage of the Happy hour. She went to ask her manager then came back with the food and told me I could not switch to the bar or get bar rate. Ok. When it was time to go, I asked for a cup of water to go and she said "We don't do To go cups". Not a good first experience. read more

1ST TIME was excellent!!!! I had the rum punch, brown stew chicken , cabbage, and Mac n cheese. The rum punch should have had the rum in bold print, italicized, and exclamation points around it! Which was fine bc my friend and I were Girls' Day relaxing. The Brown Stewed chicken was the best I've ever had, and the Mac n cheese was so good, I ordered another to take home. The cabbage was delicious, but a tad on the sweet side and I prefer mine more savory. They were out of coco bread and coconut cake, but the carrot cake could've been split amongst 3 ppl, and was tasty enough. DELICIOUS! 2ND VISIT - I got Brown Stewed Chicken, white rice, Mac n cheese. I passed on the rum punch on this visit. Still out of coco bread and coconut cake. The chicken was good this time, not great. That was ok. The rice was good. The Mac n cheese was different. The tanginess of the cheese had been replaced by something else, but still tasty. I told my friend it tasted like it was mixed with diff types of cheese to stretch things. We split a pineapple upside down mini bundt, and it was tasty enough. I took some leftovers and ordered another Mac n cheese to go. Ate it the next day, and I came to me. Tasted like a little nacho cheese mixed in. Even had some very small green flex, like green peppers when you pour out nacho sauce. (It def was a food product, not anything gross.) I didn't enjoy this time as much as the 1st, although I'll def go back and try something else and pass up the Mac n cheese. I tasted my friend's coconut shrimp, which was delicious, so that'll probably be next. read more

My husband loves it here and after trying it a few more times they've done a really good job. Goat curry, collards, mac and cheese, ox tail, bread pudding all delicious. I wish you could order through the website but it's down currently. read more

Went for the first time last weekend ordered jerk dark chicken leg quarter. The leg quarter was good but extremely small 1/4. Looked like they trapped pigeons and served them instead. Left there extremely disappointed. Sides were good. Atmosphere is good,protein portions are very small. read more

Anytime I visit this area I will make a stop here. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD. I am a huge fan of well prepared Caribbean food. The decor and service were top notch and by going early in the day we missed the crowds. We had the conch fritters as an appetizer and the fritters were huge and the spicy sauce that was served with them rocked my socks off. My BF had the goat with plantains and I had the oxtail with cabbage. They ended up giving us rice as well which was a godsend. Both the oxtail and goat were so tender and falling off the bone. The food here is not burn your mouth off spicy but I could have used a bit more spice. That being said I like spicy food. Overall this place was great and has live music on the weekends. They also purchase the space next door so they will be expanding soon. Great place to visit and eat. read more

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Their food is always great. I've been here numerous times and I've never had a bad dish.

Love love love this place! Everything is delicious from the snapper, go the jerk chicken; but the oxtails, collards and plantains are my favorite! read more

The absolute best Caribbean food in this area! We use to come here on Sundays after church ready for some good food but they are no longer open on Sundays...I digress. The husband and wife team are so nice and so is all of their staff. The Jerk Chicken is always seasoned perfectly, smoked and always so tender. They also have some of the best macaroni and cheese!!!! read more

Cutlass Grille - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Hands down the best jerk chicken in Hampton Roads! Cutlass smokes all their meats so the flavor is booming & the white meat is very moist & tender. The Mac & Chz is baked but very creamy & has a spiciness that I can't seem to put my finger on, it's probably a spice from the islands that I'm not used to but I love it! If you eat in you also get some warm bread that you definitely need with the jerk bc it is pretty spicy. I really love this place read more

Cutlass Grille - White Jerk / Mac&Chz - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This was my second visit to Cutlass, and I am already planning a third trip! My husband and I visited after a long ride home... we were looking for something savory and delectable. Ever since visiting Jamaica in 2013 (and again in 2014), I have been OBSESSED with their cuisine. This is the first restaurant I have visited in the states that replicates the island feel and the delicious food to perfection. I am a stickler for staples... I always order the same thing at restaurants. My go-to at Cutlass is the jerk chicken (white or dark, both are delicious), collard greens and macaroni and cheese (or candied yams/sweet potatoes). When we arrived, there was no wait. We were seated immediately. The music was awesome, and the vibes were good. Drinks are always good (and strong), and the food is cooked to perfection every time. We've tried other Jamaican restaurants in the Hampton Roads area, and they do not compare to Cutlass. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Jamaican cuisine. They will not disappoint. read more

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Let's play a game. I'll be Dora. How many shrimp(s) do you guys see in the $15.39 plate below? Can you count the shrimp with me guys? Vamonos! read more

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Very good. The collards are the best I have had recently. I got hooked and went for a week straight. So good. The chicken thighs stew was splendid. The meat fell off the bone. The chicken was more than I could eat. I wish they gave more collards and less chicken-but good amount for the price when purchasing as a meal. If you buy sides separately to go it is a HUGE ripoff! Don't do it. I can't speak to service when you eat in but to go staff was beyond pleasant! So very helpful. Today, this second, I tried their in eat. I never go in and sit down alone--but I really wanted to try Cutlass as a sit down experience. So much better than carry out and carry out was amazing. I chose the pulled pork platter. So dern good. The bread they bring to the table is to die for! OMGawd! And the size of the servings are huge. I ordered based on carry out sizes. I couldn't eat half of what I was given! Plantains were perfect. Collards, of course great. Mac n cheese had the perfect crispies on top. Every thing perfect...and the best part?!? The waitress! I have never had a waitress as pleasant! She was very attentive. Never missed a need. She even recognized a need while taking another table's order-after finishing with that table she immediately asked if I needed anything. Taylor was my waitress' name. Definitely my new favorite place. read more

I was visiting Norfolk for a weekend trip and this place was near our hotel so we decided to give it a try to try something different. As we came in, we were greeted nicely and were promptly seated. We noticed the very unique decor and it was really cool! There were things that screamed out authentic Jamaican place and it was a cool dive place that presented that. As we were making small talk with the waitress, if I remember correctly since this was awhile back, is that the owner has various locations. We were all hungry so we decided to split an appetizer and we got the Tostones Nachos. Um, yeah there was nothing left and we completely demolished it! It wasn't like any nachos we ever had as there were less chips as the plantains were the "chips". It was filling and something that we all enjoyed together. My friends also got the coconut water and it was unlike any water I've had before. It was refreshing and sweet with the texture of flesh being amazing as well. I managed to resist getting one and just sat there sadly with my water. Our dishes all came in and all of us got the same thing except my one friend who got the Curry Goat and it was what I expected. It was tender and amazing curry but the gamey-ness was still present. He said that it reminded him of authentic Jamaican food so that was good enough for us as we took his word for it. We all got the brisket and sides. I got the macaroni and cheese with some green beans. Um, yeah it was all amazing! They gave a good portion of brisket to the point where I was surprised. It didn't taste like Texan barbecue which is okay because it had it's own flavor! The macaroni and cheese was fantastic and I couldn't get enough of it! My friend didn't finish his so I obliged to help him. If I were ever in town and this is within driving distance, I would definitely visit back again! I can see why this place is popular and my mouth misses that food I had as I think about it. read more

The food is great but the service is horrible. I called today to place an order I've rt be phone and go in and pick it up. I would have ordered online but the system would not allow you to choose only on side per meal although that's what is included in a meal and a 2nd side is extra. So essentially the system is requiring that you add a 2nd side dish. I placed my call well after the lunch rush around 3:30pm. The first call I was on hold for 5 minutes. I hung up and called back and was on hold for 10 minutes. I hung up and called back and after being on hold for a few minutes the line disconnected. Each time I called the person on the other end would "Cutlass Grille, give me a second". On the final call before being placed on hold I said "I keep calling and..." they interrupted and said they were busy and would get to me as soon as hey could. I was placed on hold and the line, like I said before, disconnected a few minutes later. Honestly, does it really matter if the food is good if you never get to order any?? They need to improve their service and their online ordering system. read more

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The food is amazing and the staff is super friendly. You are missing out if you don't go here!! An absolute must read more

Cutlass Grille - Jerked steak and green beans. - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Everything was absolutely amazing! From the jerk chicken to the variety of mixed drinks.

They JUST Reopened their dining room on Tuesday and I tried them for the first time. GET THE JERK CHICKEN. Had it with baked beans (with brisket chunks) and Jamaican Rice ( if they ask to add gravy, don't ask me why, just say YES). Some of the most flavorful and tender Caribbean food I have ever had bursting with flavor. Blew my mind, will be coming by weekly. Also they are super careful and the cook (owner?) walks around checking on everyone which is cool. Soooo delicious. read more

I don't do reviews but I just had the Jamaican Jerk Dark Chicken, wow! Smelled amazing and when I took that first bite, it was amazing. Very welcoming staff too. 12 out of 10 recommend. read more

Excellent food, good atmosphere. You won't be disappointed. I went here on a business trip, and really enjoyed it. First they bring you a small homemade loaf a bread, it is nice and yeasty and was nice and warm. Next I had the special appetizer, shrimp tacos. The shrimp was done just right, with a healthy amount of kick to it. The sauce, and fixings were a great balance of flavor as well. For the main course I had the curry chicken, with 2 sides. The red beans and rice, and macaroni and cheese. The Mac Cheese was a bit too cheesy in my opinion, but had great flavor, and the noodles weren't too mushy. The rice was good, but a little bland. The chicken curry came with 3 thighs, sitting in a wonderful flavorful sauce. For desert I had the coconut cake, and was very happy about it. read more

Cutlass Grille - Chicken Curry with Macaroni and Cheese, and Red Beans and Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This is an updated review. I originally gave this place a 2 but I gave it a second chance and it was amazing. The oxtails were delicious. I look forward to my next visit. read more

This food was by far the worst I've EVER encountered. The only good thing that I ate was the Mac & cheese. The chicken was NOT DONE. I was about 5 minutes into eating my food and noticed blood. I DO NOT recommend eating there AT ALL. read more

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The oxtails are amazing. First time having them and I fell in love. Curry is amazing too ! Worth every penny !

We had terrible service at this restaurant. We saw our server twice, when she took our order and when it was time to pay. The other tables were served bread while we didn't receive any. We needed some refills and the server was not attentive. The food quality was average. The portions are very small. The worst part is there was a 20% surcharge and we did not have service that was worth it. I would not recommend Cutlass Grille to anyone. I have no intentions in returning to this establishment. Please give your customers the service they deserve. The restaurant was not even packed during our visit. read more