Top Taste Grill: A Masterclass in Jamaican fused southern cuisine. If you're looking for a spot that lives up to its name, look no further than Top Taste Grill. This isn't just a quick bite; it's a soul-satisfying experience that brings "Southern Quality" to every container they pack. From the moment you see the vibrant Jamaican-inspired storefront, you know you're in for something special. The Main Events The proteins here are the foundation of a legendary meal, and the variety is staggering: The Oxtails: These are a triumph of slow-cooked perfection. Rich, dark, and swimming in a savory gravy, the meat is incredibly tender and literally pulls away from the bone. The Fried Whiting: This is a gold standard for fried fish. It features a beautiful, crisp batter with a seasoning profile that suggests a deep respect for the craft. It's light, flaky, and served in generous portions. The Brown Stew Chicken: Impeccably juicy and smothered in a deep, complex sauce, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and semi-sweet notes. The Stew Fish: For those seeking bold flavors, the stew fish is topped with a vibrant medley of sautéed peppers, onions, and carrots, adding a fresh crunch to the succulent, sauce-drenched fish. The Supporting Cast A great soul food spot is often judged by its sides, and Top Taste Grill doesn't miss: Macaroni and Cheese: This is the ultimate comfort side. It features a thick, bubbly layer of baked cheese over perfectly cooked pasta. It's rich and decadent without being overwhelming. Collard Greens: These are a standout. They maintain a firm, meaningful bite--never mushy--and are seasoned with a depth that only comes from a kitchen that knows exactly what it's doing. Yams: Bright, sweet, and tender, these add a perfect touch of sweetness to balance the savory mains. Rice and Peas: A classic Caribbean staple that acts as the perfect vessel for soaking up those incredible gravies from the chicken and oxtails. The Verdict Whether you're grabbing a box of oxtails for a hearty dinner or a crisp whiting plate for a satisfying lunch, the consistency across the menu is remarkable. The portions are substantial, the flavors are bold, and the quality is undeniably "Top-Tier." Must-Order: If it's your first time, you have to get the Collard Greens. It's the ultimate representation of what this grill does best. Its fresh and embodies the care that they use in every dish! read more

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Lunch was straight I had that flavorful barbecue jerk chicken, perfectly cooked yams, and some rich, creamy mac & cheese that hit every note. The lightly battered whiting fish was crisp and seasoned just right, paired with tender cabbage and more yams to round it out. And to top it off, the weather was perfect and couldn't beat sitting outside enjoying every bite. Every bite was on point. Definitely a meal worth talking about! read more

Top Taste Grill - BBQ Jerk chicken, YAMS and Mac & Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Awesome, amazing, best Jamaican this side of Ocho Rios! authentic flavors and just really really good. Oh also make sure to try. The hand pies are phenomenal. read more

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Lower prices. That's the first thing I look for when I see restaurant opens. I don't think they will last but we will see. greedy, greedy, greedy. read more

The food here is amazing. The flavors of everything is delicious. The people are friendly and everything they recommend is delicious. Definitely coming here again! read more

Top Taste Grill - ribs and rice and beans and Mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

Everything went well always do the food is great the atmosphere is super berb ,.......................

First time trying this place and the food was amazing! We will be back! The Staff was very friendly, and welcoming! read more

Top Taste Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Top Taste Grill located at 5945 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012. The Red beans and rice were really good. Just needed a pinch of salt. This was the first time I tasted yams like theirs. They had kind of a Hawaiian sweet taste to it. They weren't drowned in syrup and brown sugar. In other words they were really really good. Now for the main attraction, the jerk season. The chicken was the perfect blend of jerk seasoning and tenderized meat. My order came with a cup of there jerk sauce. I poured it on the rice and beans and the jerk chicken and my taste buds exploded. I will most definitely return to this establishment. #GratuityAdded  #TopTasteGrill #instafood #JamaicanEats  #charlottesgotalot #foodlover #foodblogger #GastonEats #GastoniaEats #BelmontEats  #foodiesofinstagram #CLTNYE #supportlocal #foodiesofclt #charlottefood #cltfoodies #BelmontGotALot #jerkchicken #followforafollow #JamaicanCulture #charlottesgotalot #neweats #exploreclt #cltfoodies #eatdrinkclt #goodeats #exploregastoncounty #CaribbeanFood read more

Top Taste Grill - Jerk chicken with yams and rice and beans - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

The Food eat good!!! Jerk Chicken was tender and well seasoned, nice char from the grill. Cabbage was amazing (not over cooked or with sugar). Definitely making it one of my regular spots read more

Top Taste Grill - Jerk Chicken, Rice And Peas, Cabbage, Mac&Cheese and Chicken Patty. - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

Ordered the jerk chicken which I found to be kind of bland in terms of both spice level and flavor. Surprising since it's supposed to be one of the signature Caribbean dishes. Cabbage was good, rice and peas were decent with extra oxtail gravy. Doubtful l'd try this place again. read more

10/10!! I stopped by for the curry chicken Saturday. I had the collard greens and the Mac and cheese!! Oh my goodness!! So good I drove an hour back there yesterday! This place is amazing. The young lady at the register was so sweet and helpful! read more

Top Taste Grill - Curry Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Oh my goodness that jerk chicken mannn oh my goodness ion even gotta say too much falling off the bone read more

Top Taste Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

You guys have all seen a movie where a customer walks into a business that is being robbed and the workers are oddly rude and indifferent. That was must customer service experience. I got the distinct impression I should take my food and never rreturn.just under $19 for two pieces of dry dark meat chicken and collards. I will not be back and would dissuade anyone that asked from wasting their money. It's unfortunate. Will have to look elsewhere for jerk chicken and collards. read more

Excellent oxtails, probably best in county. Cool location, mostly take out though. The rice was also delicious

Unbelievable food, tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned, good amount of spice, you will not regret stopping here read more

Top Taste Grill - Jerk chicken with rice and peas and Collard Greens - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

I called in 2 orders of jerk wings, a side of plantains and a side of Mac and cheese. I was only given 1 order of the jerk wings and my 2 sides. Food was good but I was very disappointed to have part of my order missing especially after leaving a 15% tip. read more

Food was delicious, as always. Jerk BBQ Chicken with peas and rice and cabbage is my go to at this place. It's REAL jerk chicken, and peas and rice have the perfect flavor and texture, each time. read more

I was super excited to try this place based on previous reviews about the jerk chicken. Unfortunately, it didn't meet expectations. Chicken was baked instead of grilled, so not really authentic. Rice was dry, so I probably should have got the gravy that was offered. Cherry on top was the customer service experience, if you want to call it that. Young girl at counter wasn't the nicest and my husband and I came to the conclusion that maybe she was hot ( air conditioning wasn't working well). All in all, I may try them again if I see the grill smoking and don't forgo the gravy for your rice! read more

Top Taste Grill - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

Food is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend the smoked ribs. You can taste the smoke throughout the meat. Collard greens and Mac n cheese was great too read more

I am a resident in Gaston County, I definitely will say that this is the best Caribbean spot in Gaston County. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by two lovely ladies. They walked through the entire menu with me, and gave me their recommendations. I have tried the oxtail, jerk chicken and curry goat entrees - they were delicious, the size of the meals are fair for the prices they charge. My fourth time visiting I did get the oxtail pasta (like a version of Rasta pasta), it was not my favorite. I definitely recommend the regular entrees with the rice and peas, cabbage and plantains. The restaurant is a small spot, very clean and smells so good as soon as you walk in. When I drive up and park it feels like an actual food spot you would go to in Jamaica. This place is very authentic, so glad I drove by and saw it on Wilkinson. Thank you to the lovely ladies there, they immediately felt like family every time I walk in. I will be back soon to get another plate. read more

"Ya mon!" Great jerk chicken, portions, and staff! $12 and change, gets you a chicken quarter and 2 sides. Luv it!

Omg food is delicious!! And she's super sweet, just food and perfect customer service

Jerk chicken has a nice amount of spice, the brown stewed chicken was delicious. Mac n cheese, collards and cabbage were all phenomenal. Nice folks, definitely will be back to support a local small business read more

First time here, jerk chicken, rice and peas, plantain. Just like back on the island.Everything was excellent!! I will be back regularly.

Amazing ox tail beyond words just insanely great. Jerk chicken and brown stew chicken love it collards hit. Cabbage flat no flavor. Fish top tier working my way thru the rest of the menu. Great service small carry out local spot read more

It seems to be a small family business really really small inside but outside they have a nice little seating area But the food is absolutely amazing. My granddaughter is not even three yet. She almost ate all of my side of greens. I haven't tried everything on the menu, but I can tell you that the things I have tried delicious. Plantains Greens Mango jerk chicken The regular jerk chicken Oxtails Rice and peas Cabbage read more

Hi to anyone who reads this! I rarely make the effort to write a review but because I am so very happy with the food I got for lunch today from Top-Taste Grill I am doing it! I ordered the Jerk Chicken with sides of yams and cabbage and it was Great! The girl at the counter, I think her name is Tenn, was very friendly with a nice smile helped me decide. Without doubt I am going back and will be telling friends! Next time I think I am going to get the smoked ribs. Maybe plan on takeout because not much space inside to sit but for me that's what I wanted anyway. It looks like they may be planning for an outside sitting area. For me it was lunch and the order was quick and it was Great!! (: Mike read more

The oxtails are good but they dont have anything on carribean hut because those oxtails fall off the bone but there oxtails are good as well and a nice size, the rice was dry and the macoroni is never good from any jamacian spot/they should just stop selling macoroni all together, there greens are the bomb and they have them everyday of the week, you don't even need hotsauce or vinegar for them which is a plus because carribean only has cabbage for the week. Carribean cost less as far as sorrell they are 1 dollar cheaper and have a way more variety of drinks like pineapple ginger for your throat and then they also have desserts, the strawberry cake is a hard pass its dry but the strawberry pudding is great it comes frozen and you have to wait for it to thaw but its worth the wait the banana pudding its good but the strawberry is my favorite, again for 5.00 i dont recommend the strawberry cake but the other two are a yes. The place us nice and clean and has this nice ambience about it and the service is great, fast and friendly. I'll continue to support them and carribean because they both have great service with a clean enviroment. I love seeing ppl thrive in businesses and thats why a honest review is a must not to bring anyone down but to lift them up and help the businesses get better if they take constructive advice. Some do and some do not. They have mild beef patties which is a must because carribean only has hot and they are hot i cant eat them at all. So between both they have different varieties of things which a plus.......Love, light and blessings. read more