Ever tried true Caribbean cuisine? Ever craved the energy good Caribbean foods can bring to your soul? That’s what I am here for! Charlotte may be a southern city, but there are some great Caribbean hidden gems to take you back to that favorite vacation spot you may have visited. From the saucy jerk chicken and tasty beef patties to the goat curry and glazed pineapples.

Enjoy the island flavor that Charlotte has to offer with some great Caribbean restaurants right here. Taste the island vibes with local Caribbean cuisine. I have not tried them all but gathered a list just for you. Check out some of these must-try Caribbean restaurants right here in Charlotte.

• Lawrence Caribbean Restaurant

  Lawrence Caribbean Restaurant makes authentic Jamaican cuisine bringing the island flavors to Charlotte. Their specialties include oxtails, curry goat, stewed chicken, curry chicken, and more.

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• Mama's Caribbean Grill and Bar

  Mama’s Caribbean Grill and Bar is serving up your favorite island dishes while using ONLY natural herbs. From curry goat, chicken wings, curried shrimp, oxtails, and more!

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• Anthony's Caribbean Cafe

  Anthony’s Caribbean Cafe i s bringing island flavor to the Charlotte streets. From Jamaican patties and tropical shrimp to curry chicken wraps and brown stew chicken.

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• Caribbean Hut

  Caribbean Hut serves authentic Caribbean cuisine at its two locations in Charlotte. Cooking their shrimp and fish dishes to order to give you the most authentic island feels when eating their dishes.

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• Irie Nation Restaurant & Bar

  Irie Nation Restaurant & Bar is serving up tasty island cuisines like ackee and saltfish, jerk chicken, oxtails, red snappers, pasta, coco bread, and more!

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• Quidley's Delight

  Quidley’s Delight is a Jamaican restaraunt serving the classics and favorites from the island. Enjoy pastries, salads, veggie meals, tropical favorites and more with Quidley’s.

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• Island Cuisine Charlotte

  Get a taste of the island at Island Cuisine Charlotte. Enjoy authentic Jamaican and island foods like island shrimp, jerk wings, jerk shrimp, snapper, curry veggies, goat, cow foot, patty krust, and more!

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• Finga Lickin' Caribbean Eatery

  Finga Lickin’ Caribbean Eatery is offering some local island flavors from the plantain and Jamaican soda to oxtail and stew beef. 

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• Roy's Kitchen & Patio

  Roy’s Kitchen & Patio is serving authentic Caribbean cuisine and offering a patio and great service to enjoy during your experience. Guests can enjoy tropical drinks and tropical eats and this island spot.

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• Crav'n Caribbean

  Crav’n Caribbean is serving up some of your favorites from jerk chicken and curry chicken to cabbage and plantain to enjoy on the side. They also offer unique sandwiches mixing Caribbean flavors and American favorites.

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• Tropical Goodies

  Enjoy a taste of the tropics at Tropical Goodies here in Charlotte. Serving the classic Caribbean and Jamaican favorites with signature drinks to enjoy alongside any meal. From Jamaican ginger beer and vitamalt to curried goat and fried plantains.

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• Cocoa's Caribbean Jerk

  Cocoa’s Caribbean Jerk is bringing true Jamaican flavors to Charlotte. Using outdoor smokers with hickory wood they are serving up all the flavor in their Caribbean classics. Weekly bringing in live entertainment, you are sure to have a good time and a good meal at Cocoa’s.

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• Hillside Caribbean Cuisine

  Hillside Caribbean Cuisine is bringing the islands to Charlotte. With dishes like oxtails and patties to the soups and fish, you’ll be sure to return for more.

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• The Jerk Joint Jamaican Restaurant

  The Jerk Joint Jamaican Restaurant is Charlotte’s home to Jamaican and Caribbean inspired cuisines. Take your time to try their salt fish fritters, Jamaican patties, bammy, jerk chicken tacos, beef jerk burger, and so much more! The unique menu brings the island to your table for a true Caribbean flavor town experience.

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