14 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Portsmouth

Happy Time Food Mart Caribbean • $
3200 Elm Ave, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Curry Chicken with Rice and Peas and Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese Candied Yams and Curried Goat
Jerk Chicken Rice and Peas and Macaroni Cheese
Curry Chicken Cabbage and Macaroni & Cheese
Curry Chicken with Carribian Rice and Yams
Oxtail Rice and Peas and Macaroni Cheese
Jerk Chicken with Yams and Mac N Cheese
Curry Goat with Yams and Mac & Cheese
Jerk Chicken Rice & Peas Mac & Cheese
Turkey Wings Yams Mac and Cheese

“I saw this place on TikTok and headed over the next day. I ordered a large portion for lunch (which was way too much food), . I ended up getting three meals out of it. Four pieces of jerk chicken (all thighs) a very large portion of delicious rice and green beans. The jerk chicken was a little strong, but it was really good and the baked the green beans were delicious. Its a small shop, not much on atmosphere but the people were friendly and they handle your order quickly. Price was fantastic for the amount of food I got. I’ll be going back very soon. I want to try their mac & cheese next time.“

4.2 Good141 Reviews
Yaadvybz bikkle Jamaican • $
1805 Hodges Ferry Rd, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Jerk Chicken with Rice N Peas
Fried Chicken
Curry Chicken

“Food was great, no notes. Ordered a 3 meals: 1 curry chicken snack with mac, 1 small curry chicken meal with Mac and green beans, and 1 small jerk with rice and peas and green beans. We arrived later in the day so they were out of a few sides but we enjoyed our meals. They also gave us some chicken soup.

Ordered at the bar and waited for them to call our name. Portion sizes were very generous. My family agreed we would definitely eat here again.“

4.6 Superb67 Reviews
MP Island Cafe Soul Food • $
5583 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Beef Patty with Coco Bread and Chicken Foot Soup
Oxtails Rice and Pea and Cabbage
Jerk Chicken Brown Stew Chicken
Stewed Chicken and Cabbage
Jerk Chicken Wing & Breast
Callaloo or Saltfish
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Smothered Chicken
Ackee or Saltfish
Sweet Potato Pie

“Our first visit after fellow workers brought back lunch and I saw the food and portions, it looked and smelled great! I took my family there for lunch on Saturday, everything was excellent, they were slightly busy, yet they greeted us with a smile, asked if it was our first visit? They helped us by telling us about all the food, which was plentiful and had great taste. We all had Jerk Chicken white meat with 2 sides, green beans and sweet potato. I recommend completely!“

4.2 Good103 Reviews
Billy D's Seafood & Chicken Seafood • $
3205 Stamford Rd, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

She Crab Soup and Fish Dinner
Fish and Chicken Dinner
Fish and Shrimp Combo
Shrimp & Scallops
Livers & Gizzards
Seafood Platter
Shrimp Dinners
Steamed Crabs
Hush Puppies
Fried Crabs

“Our new favorite seafood spot. Absolutely delicious! 😋“

3.8 Good122 Reviews
Cock Island Bar & Grille American • $
606 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings and Steamed Shrimp
Average Burger with None of the Fixings
Fried Shrimp Basket with Fries
Broiled Shrimps Seasoned
Seafood Caesar Salad
Oysters Rockefeller
Loaded Potato Skins
Crab Cake Sandwich
Breakfast Burrito
Steamed Oysters

“Very polite staff. Very clean establishment. Fast service. Very loving environment.“

3.5 Good34 Reviews
Thyme On The River Cajun/Creole • $$
1 High St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Jerk Chicken Eggrolls w Crab Cake Sliders and Side of Yams
Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Gumbo
Shrimp PO Boy and Side of Yams
Blackened Crab Cake Sliders
Jerk Chicken with 2 Sides
Steamed Cabbage & Carrots
Salmon Rasta Pasta Lunch
Rasta Pasta with Chicken
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Rasta Pasta with Shrimp

“I jerk, chicken eggrolls, very nice atmosphere. On Wednesday nights karaoke service was great.“

3.8 Good216 Reviews
Fruitsplash Factory Caribbean • $
2108 Starmount Pkwy #300, Chesapeake - 4.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rotisserie Chicken Bowl
Peanut Butter Crunch
Jerk Chicken Burger
Curry Chicken Wrap
Tiger Shrimp Wrap
Strawberry Golden
Pepper Pot Soup
Caramel Banana
Peach Cobbler
Baked Potato

“I drive all the way from Norfolk and honestly, this isn’t even my first time — I come here a lot! FruitSplash Factory never misses. Every time I walk in, the customer service is warm, friendly, and consistent, and the food is always fresh and full of flavor.

The drinks are amazing, the food stays top-tier, and the quality never changes no matter when I come. I love that they really take their time with everything they make — you can taste the care in every order.

This has definitely become one of my go-to spots, and I’ll keep making the drive because it’s always worth it. Highly recommend! 💕“

4.5 Superb159 Reviews
876 Flava Caribbean • $
201 E Berkley Ave Ste G, Norfolk - 4.3 miles

“Food was amazing. Staff was very polite and friendly, great. Vast all around the board, this Is a place that I would let my family know about? And I will be revisiting this place before I leave and go back home to Washington State. Thank you so much, 876 flava for the amazing food.“

4.4 Superb42 Reviews
Tastee Vibez Eatery Restaurant & Catering Caribbean • $
1914 Lafayette Blvd, Norfolk - 7.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Old BBQ Chicken Turned into Jerk Chicken
Jerk BBQ Chicken Dark Meat Spicy Dish
Tastee's Chicken Parmesan Eggroll
Junior Chicken Wings Dinner
Rice and Peas
Yellow Rice

“the food was very flavorful and hot when it arrived but the dark chicken was too small. I wish I could include a picture but I don't see that option. I ordered the dark meat jerk BBQ with cabbage and rice“

3.3 Good45 Reviews
Island Jerk Hut Jamaican • $$
4351 Indian River Rd, Chesapeake - 7.46 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jerk Chicken White Meat Mac and Cheese & Rice & Peas
Oxtail with Rice and Peas and Cabbage
Ox Tails w Peas & Rice and Cabbage
Oxtails & Macaroni and Cheese
Cabbage and Rice and Beans
Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta
Jerk Chicken Dinner
Salmon Rasta Pasta
Brown Stew Chicken
Fried Plantains

“I'm so glad I found this place! The food is amazing - hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The rice and peas, oxtail, and cocoa bread are a must-try. Reminds me of home! The owners and staff are super friendly and attentive. Great service all around. If you're in the mood for delicious Jamaican food, definitely check this place out! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks Bobby.“

4.1 Good135 Reviews
Canvas Social Cuisine Southern • $$
411 Granby St, Norfolk - 4.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Salmon with Scramble Eggs and Potatoes
Fried Lobster Tail w Red Velvet Waffles
Chicken and French Toast Breakfast
Shrimp-N-Grits w a Side of Catfish
Classic Chicken N French Toast
Red Velvet Chicken and Waffles
Shrimp N Crab Cajun Pasta
Classic Chicken N Waffles
Fried Lobster and Waffles
Shrimp and Crab Omelette

“Keandra, our waitress was absolutely spectacular! She truly made our experience there phenomenal! The food was amazing! Great flavor and very savory! Highly recommend! Bartender made excellent cocktails as well! Restaurant cleanliness was top notch! Great atmosphere!“

4 Good271 Reviews
Higher Heights Caribbean Restaurant Caribbean • $
7653 Granby St, Norfolk - 8.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Curry Chicken and Rice and Peas
Chicken Combo
Potato Salad
Jerk Chicken
Tossed Salad
Beef Patties
Stew Chicken
Mac & Cheese
Coco Bread
King Fish

“Very nice portion size. The plantain were perfect and the rice and peas were soft and nice with plenty of gravy. Curry chicken was delicious. Unfortunately people aren't buying local drinks, so they did not have any currently. I hope they find a way to bring back the sorrel juice or maybe add homemade ginger beer. The best food comes from the smallest places that are reasonably priced and they focus on the food. Very clean dining area.“

3.1 Average57 Reviews
Cutlass Grille Jamaican • $$
725 Eden Way N #700, Chesapeake - 7.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jerk Chicken w Mac and Cheese \u0026 Rice and Beans
Dark Meat Jerk Chicken
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Brown Stew Chicken
Mango Bread Pudding
Jerk Chicken Salad
Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Mini Beef Patties
Fried Plantains
Steamed Cabbage

“Just don't use online ordering. Never works and end up making food after you waited and get to the restaurant.“

3.8 Good295 Reviews
Republic American • $$
437 Granby St, Norfolk - 4.76 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Crab & Lobster Dip
Sautéed Spinach & Kale
Lamb Chops & Crab Cakes
Red Velvet French Toast
Chicken & French Toast
Shrimp & Lobster Grits
Seasoned Hand Cut Fries
Grilled Asparagus
Lobster and Grits
Blackened Salmon

“Shout out to Yummo Bucko! A party of 4 we all spent close to $100, please know a 15% gratutity is added to each person no matter the size of group. This place will fill up fast (small and quaint), opens at noon on Sunday. I checked online to see if reservations could be set up and didnt see where that was an option, upon entering we were asked if we had a reservation. Even though we didnt we were told to select wherever we wanted to sit.

Food ordered: Sampler - grits where stiff and saudage links appeared and tasted as if straight out of (brown & serve box)

Fried shrimp - seasoned well and fried perfect

Eggs Benedict (2x) - one with fried, one scrambled it comes with two crab cakes and 2 lamb chops (lamb chops were supposed to be grilled medium well. Lamb chops was a new born baby lamb chop and so tough to bite)

Side order of original French Toast - ( one piece of bread cut in half $6.00)

Lamb chop brunch meal - comes with 3 lamb chops, smothered in brown gravy (I missed that part on the menu, I just wanted med well grilled lamb chops which came out the same as above. The menu stated mashed potates came with; however received cheesy grits with lobster meat. NO on the grits and the lobster was OK).

Lemon Pepper wings to go - brought order out and gave to the wrong person with no bag, just plopped down and walked away.

4 Mimosas which was ok.

Will we try this place again??? - Possibly on another day, just not BRUNCH.“

3.8 Good98 Reviews

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