Caribana - Island Grill

5250 Grand Ave, Gurnee
(224) 656-5904

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Tamar Huley

I’ve been wanting to give them a trying for sometime now. So over the weekend I finally made it. And I must say as I entered the restaurant I was expecting a more colorful atmosphere, it was not. More on the dark side. When the waitress came to the table she was very polite and full of energy which was pleasant, tried to order a few different appetizers but she said we are currently out at the moment so that was a bit disappointing. I ordered the Rasta pasta with steak it was delicious I must admit and the toast that came with perfect. Wasn’t able to try any dessert because I was told what I wanted was also out, so that was a bummer. I would like to return to have the item I wasn’t able to have on this visit so we will see.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Rasta Pasta, Roasted Potatoes, Jerk Pork Sliders

Sam Carroll

What a happy accident it was finding this place! Holy CRAP this food was delicious in every sense of the word. We had coconut shrimp as an appetizer and then the salmon plate for an entree. I'm normally not a desert person, but we were having such a good time and the food was so delicious, we decided to get both desert options and I ate the whole plate. The staff were so friendly and fun and the music was perfect. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna C

This was my first time experiencing carribean food. I tried very unique dishes such as the Oxtail plate, lobster chowder and the Jerk chicken plate. The lobster chowder was a little bit too salty even though I like spicy and salty food. The beef patty was fresh and nicely seasoned. The veggies were perfectly grilled. If you want to introduce your taste buds to something new and flavorful, go to this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Diana Sanchez

Maleka is amazing!!! Such great customer service, this is going to be our spot Fridays!!! 💕💕💕

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

isaiah husko

Great food and staff especially our host maleka. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breanna King

For some reason I can’t upload the pictures and videos I have but this place is fire from the food to the drinks to the music❣️ The owner was such a dope vibe 💞 from STL and we will be back ‼️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Ritter

Stellar food - oxtail is tender and flavorful, plantains are INCREDIBLE, and the Mac and cheese is awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiara Jones

I was highly disappointed in the food. I ordered this for take out and paid 40 dollars for this actually on GrubHub. 4 oxtails for 40 dollars. Not worth that price. The Macaroni to runny or the cabbage was bland. First time trying the food. Hate to say that. The food needs some work. I should have took a picture of my food. That is my mistake on that.

Food: 1

marissa wadlington

This place was very decent despite my honey is also from the islands (Trinidad) he very much so throws down when it comes to cooking his traditional meals this place was actually good and the drinks was great. What I really loved was the environment the concert that was being shown while enjoying the food was really awesome. I had the ox tails meal and he had the jerk chicken plus we had the real beef patties !! Yummmyy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Freddy Carbajal

Great food, great vibe, and the Sunday brunch is a hit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

KawwiCat

Delicious food, must try spot and the prices are incredibly reasonable especially for Illinois. Great portions sizes as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Timothy Shanovich

What a hidden gem! Amazing food, can't decide if the Jerk Chicken or Goat Curry is the best, doesn't matter, get both!! Every bite is tasty and fresh and the service is top notch. Fantastic food and people, we will be back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Deandre Dunklin

The Jamaican wing that I order was 🔥. I wish I could've had rice instead of fries

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Quinton McDonald

Went to this restaurant because I love Carribbean food and coming here with my Jamaican friend having the food was not what I expected. The Rasta Pasta was watery, the Ox Tail was unseasoned and bland. I had a bad experience here and I do not intend on coming here again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Rasta Pasta, Oxtail Plate

C J

Came in to caribana on my day off and had a blast. Came in on a Thursday and found out they had drink specials for 6 dollars and game night. Always on Thursday they have trivia and spades night. Got to meet the owner Mr Paul and he sat down with me and had a drink. Definitely will be coming back to Caribana.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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