Happy to see some Jamaican food in colonial heights especially since this area lacks diversity. The…read morestaff is very friendly and certain food items are made to order which is nice. I ordered the brown stew chicken and a beef patty. The beef patty could have used more filling however, the flavor was amazing. The brown stew chicken wasn't your typical brown stew chicken. The flavor profile was much different. Great flavor just wouldn't have thought I was eating brown stew chicken. The chicken seems to be grilled first and then gravy added to it. Not really sure. I definitely will go back and try other menu items just not the brown stew since it really should be called something else.

Food was good hot and fresh. They ran out of ox tails and Mac and cheese by time I got there.read more

Food is really good! Plenty of rice and chicken for the small plate. Unfortunately my cabbage was…read morecold, uncommon but maybe that's how they roll. Also, service was a little shaky I was the only customer and 3 people greeted me before placing an order. Lastly, the lunch should include a side, so consider reworking the portions so it's more than meat and rice. Would've been a 4 rating if based just on the food!

This was our first time trying this new spot in colonial heights. It has a nice parking lot and…read moreinside has enough seating area. Furniture is older but very comfortable. We were greeted immediately when we walked in. The white meat for the jerk chicken was too dry for my liking. The sauce was little too hot for me. I usually order my jerk without sauce to get the grill taste I enjoy. The pepper steak was flavorful and better than Queens on hull street. The beef patty was not too flaky like some places (which is a good thing). The cabbage was flavorful and tender. Usually at other places it is not done enough and has no flavor. The Mac and cheese was very good as well. (Like grandma's). The music is great and made me feel like I was on vacation. The daiquiris are on point. I tried the Hurricane and the 190 Octane. They get the job done for sure. They're a must try. I would return for the daquiris and pepper steak for sure.

Curry shrimp curry goat , , rice and peas and cabbage were so flavorful. The curry goat had a…read moresudlle heat that you tasted afterward very nice. The customer service was perfect very friendly , hospitable and welcoming.

I love this place. I usually get the oxtail plate with rice peas and cabbage. It's literally my…read morefavorite. Everytime im in the area I will stop by here

I simply do not recommend. A friend came to visit from out of town & was really excited to try this…read moreplace because their roots are Jamaican...however, this was the farthest possible thing from the flavor, taste & heart of the island. If I could take my time back I would. The waitress was as kind as she could possibly be, but the bar and the kitchen (literally the only reasons to go to a restaurant) were not sufficient to even give a second chance. A childhood beverage was not made correctly (not even the right color being clear when it should have been dark) & all of the food was tasteless. Thankfully there was salt, pepper & hot sauce on the table. We went at about 7 in the evening & they were sold out of fish cakes, beef patties and the macaroni. Two stars because the waitress was nice.

I had dinner here on a Thursday night and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I love that they…read moreoffer vegetarian options like the chickpea veggie curry which is amazing and served with rice and plantains. I also had the pina colada and it was great as well. The food was served quickly and service was excellent.

This food was hella good i would come back anytime love it i was the best food i have had.read more

The worst oxtails, my $27 grill fish was as small as fish bait!! I could count on one hand how many…read morebeans were in the rice. Not many people in there and the service was terrible!!!! Be prepared to pay hidden fees!

Charles Kitchen was delicious! Everything tasted fresh and made with care. We went for lunch and…read moreordered the herb chicken, spinach rice, oxtails, and salmon, and every entrée was flavorful and well prepared. The meat was tender, seasoned perfectly, and cooked just right. Loved the home-like feel with the family pictures and warm atmosphere throughout. The service from Charles and Nikita was also excellent and made the experience even better. Can't wait to go back!

Today I had the pleasure of finally meeting Chef Charles for our live interview with Black…read moreConnections. When you walk in, it feels Caribbean, with the smell of cooking food and Caribbean music playing. It feels homey and very welcoming. The staff was very pleasant. I got to try some of his amazing food. I also tried Mango Spice Cake. I was a little skeptical about the mango, but it was delicious and so moist. I ordered Curry Shrimp, Mango Coleslaw & Mac & Cheese for my son, and I got Coconut Shrimp with Mac & Cheese and Guava Punch. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Generous portion sizes. If you love Guyanese-Caribbean food, you need to check out Chef Charles. I will definitely be coming back.

Best food truck in the game. You know if you see the boys cooking in the heat on the street it's…read moreup. Straight up do not miss that Jerk chicken and if you get that chicken that you gotta get that cabbage with it. Used to rip this spot all the time but I had to spin the block and come back for it. Fuck everyone else. Protect this truck at all costs man!

I had to go to Richmond for business saw this truck thought I would stop and check it out.. His…read morefood is probably better than most jamican restaurants.. tastes of food chicken nice a tender 4.9.. spice 4.9 the sides are great too but to each is own..great job owner.. big up your self ...

This was the first time I had Trinidadian food. For your own good, you have to try this place. It's…read morelike a mix of Caribbean and Indian flavors all packed into a simple yet complex flavor bombs. I don't write reviews but this place was so stupidly good I had to let the world know. You have to try the pumpkin!! The staff were also super nice, felt homey.

It was so good! My friend visited me from out of town and we chose this spot to come and eat!…read more The service was good! Please forgive me I forgot her name, but the lady at the counter was patient and happy answer whatever questions I had about Trini Food! I had the oxtails with peas and rice and I liked it! I also tried doubles for the first time! It was a different texture for me, but I honestly enjoyed it (I do wish it was warmed up a little more, I definitely should've asked lol) The ambience is so cute! In my time of coming into that area I never knew it was there. Definitely a gem! Hope to be back soon!

Tried Carenas Jamaican Grille for the first time and overall had a pretty good experience!…read more For appetizers, I got the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings and it was honestly really good. The chicken had a lot of flavor and was really juicy. Also, it came with a mango chutney which was interesting on its own, but it went really well with the wings. The wings were amazing and definitely wort trying! I recommend getting it. For my main, I got the combo platter with oxtail and jerk chicken, which came with rice and beans and cabbage. The oxtail was really juicy and tasty, and the sauce on it was probably my favorite part. The jerk chicken was okay, but personally I didn't get as much jerk flavor from it compared to the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings. The rice and beans were pretty simple but it tasted good with the oxtail and jerk chicken Our server was super sweet and attentive!! She accommodated us by making sure we got some oxtail. She went out of her way to check if there was anymore oxtail left. Thankfully there happened to be one more platter of oxtail and she made sure we got it. The inside was a really chill environment and I loved how colorful it was. Overall, it was a good meal and I'd definitely come back and try more things from the menu!

I am extremely disappointed by the treatment I have received from Carena's…read more I understand the importance of customer service and treating customers with respect. I work hard for my money, and because this restaurant is conveniently located, I have been a loyal customer who has supported this establishment regularly. Several months ago, I experienced unprofessional behavior from staff at the drive-thru window. As a customer, I felt it was appropriate to leave an honest review regarding my experience. Since then, when I recently called to place an order, I was informed that I would not be allowed to do so and was refused service altogether. When I respectfully asked the manager for an explanation, my questions went unanswered, and the phone was repeatedly hung up on. I then attempted to speak with the owner, only to be told that no one knew when the owner would be available or how I could reach them. The level of disrespect and lack of professionalism I have experienced is unacceptable. At no point have I been disrespectful; I simply spoke up about my experience and exercised my right to leave an honest review. It appears that this may be the reason I am being denied service. What makes this situation even more disappointing is that businesses should value and respect the customers who consistently support them. I genuinely enjoy the food and have patronized this establishment frequently, which makes being denied service without a valid explanation even more concerning. I believe customers deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. Based on my experience, I can no longer recommend supporting this business. I intend to pursue the matter further and explore the appropriate channels to address these concerns. Customers should spend their hard-earned money where they are appreciated, respected, and valued. I would love to speak to the owner I heard she's in and out so who knows