Had the jerk pork bowl & the rum balls. The pork was juicy and extremely flavorful. The rum balls had a great texture & not overly sweet. Definitely go here.
Just went there for the first time! Hard to pick from the menu because they all looked good. Had the Jerk Chicken Bowl and was blown away with flavor! Everything was cooked to perfection, the spice was right in and left a great taste in my mouth! New fave!!!!
My husband and I Yelped to find some great food while visiting Virginia Beach and decided on Carib Shack at the many recommendations of my fellow Yelpers and OMG!!! They absolutely EXCEEDED our expectations. Every single thing we tasted from the curry chicken, jerk beef, mama's beef, cabbage, rice & peas, and rum cake were PHENOMENAL. It was obvious that these recipes were passed down from a mom, grandma or grandpa that used to throw down in the kitchen! Chef Vinny is definitely the REAL DEAL. The food is tender, flavorful and truly authentic. This place was a gem of a find and Stephanie was an awesome host. I'd HIGHLY recommend Carib Shack to anyone looking for an outstanding meal in the Virginia Beach area!
Went there tonight with the nephew after talking about the episode on Triple D. Had the jerk beef bowl and nephew had the burrito version. Was excellent! The rum cake and rum balls were excellent as well. Will definitely be returning.
Saw this place in Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and knew I was going to be in Virginia Beach so I made plans to visit. I am so happy that I did! This is a MUST visit when here! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was top notch. I had the Jerk Pork Bowl and it was fantastic! I will make a point to make a visit every time I am in the area. Don't miss out on this one if you have the opportunity!
This place is the real deal!!! Friendly staff, GREAT food...very fresh. It's become a regular local spot for me!! Love this place!!
The jerk chicken was the bomb! Plantains were great and we did not leave without dessert- rum cake and coconut macaroons. We will be back to try more of the menu
First time here. Food was amazing (jerk pork bowl, chicken stew bowl, Cuban sandwich & rum balls)!! Service was excellent!! Will definitely be returning when we're in the area again.
Shack jerk burrito, shack jerk bowl, coco burger, and jerk pork bowl - all amazing. Deserving of the 5 star rating!
They have all around great food! I have eaten there 3 times now, tried something different each time, and it has always been delightful!
Must drop by for delicious food. The aroma when you walk in is amazing!! I recommend the Cuban sandwich and my husband says the Cole slaw is the best he's had
Not fancy, small area, but clean atmosphere and delicious food
I love the curry chicken and angus beef bowls. The coconut rice and lentils are savory. Stephanie is friendly and i love the island feel of slowing down and savoring the food- amazing!
Delicious food! Very friendly and prompt service. The Mama's beef sandwhich is my absolute favorite and must try the rum cake! �
Teresa Jennette Saulnier
+5
The Mama's Beef Bowl is delicious! I tried a bite of my husband's Jerk Pork Bowl and it was amazing too. I'm planning the meal for my next visit already. I bet the Cuban sandwich is bangin'! Prices are reasonable and staff are very friendly. You won't be disappointed.
The best service and food ever!!!!!!! Hands down. Would drive another 12 hrs just to eat here and can we talk about the rum cake omg!!! You guys rock. Please move to Toledo Ohio
Love it here go here almost everyday for lunch when on that side of town must go i recommend Shack jerk my fav!!
The setup has changed since I last visited. It is no longer a dine in restaurant. It's carryout only. It's not a bad thing. Grab some food and find a place to sit by the water. There is a river, a lake, an inlet an ocean and a bay within five minutes from here. So your food won't even be cold when you get there. Now let me tell you about the food. Everything on the menu is fantastic. My favorite it the Jerk Chicken Burrito. It's huge by the way and loaded with meat cabbage with rice and beans. The jerk chicken is tender and bursting with flavor. The coco milk rice and beans are a good balance of flavor and an excellent add on in the burrito. My other choice is the Cuban Calypso. It's loaded with pork and bacon on a nice sized piece of cocobread and pressed. This thing is so damn good! So if you are by there and lucky enough to catch them open. Stop in and grab some food to go. I promise you will not be disappointed. Hell even Guy loved it!
Great food and service, just wish they were full service bc they're really nice ppl!
Awesome place. Super friendly service. The food is amazing. I had to jerk pork over coconut milk rice and the cauliflower, both were perfect!
I'm from out of town but will definitely check this place out every time I'm here.
Great. Spicy jerk chicken. Hot ham and cheese sandwiches for cheap on good fresh bread(this the cheap ham and cheese sammich rather than the specialty sandwiches). And good plantains, served nice and hot. The jerk chicken was juicy chunks of chicken, not dry at all. On the saucier side, sweet with good spicy kick to it, not too weak on the spicy level which I like.
Overall great experience!
Chickpea stew was delicious!
Was even better the next day. 4/5
Coco Bread was good 5/5
Not coco bread 1/5
Roti love that it’s stuffed 5/5
Pepper sauce was hot to me! My friend said it tasted like vinegar water not spicy.
Stopped in and got the Cubano and a burger before heading to Deadline Project Brewing for some good beer. The sandwich was amazing and the fried okra was the best I’ve had in a while. It is a “shack” in the sense that it is carry out only.
Support this place. I'm writing this from the parking lot with my mouth full.
They're such sweet people with really good food.
I'll be back.
Sincerely,
One picky eater!
I love coming here. Food is always SO tasty. The meat is tender, and everything is amazingly flavorful. People there are super helpful and friendly. Meal portion is large even for a small size so recommend to come hungry. The only negative is that the seating area is tiny, so plan to carry out.
I had the jerk pork bowl. It was amazing. The pork was so tender. Great flavors from start to finish. We also had the Granny's Curry chicken bowl. It was very tasty with potatoes and chick peas. The service was excellent and the place was clean. It was definitely worth the trip
I just love this place so much. Everything is delicious. Your order is always accurate and the food is incredible. Even the chicken sandwich here is the best in the area. Definitely give them a try!
First time trying this spot and I will say I was PLEASED. I got the curry bowl with coconut milk rice and peas with a side of plantains. The plantains where my FAVORITE. And the portion of the food was huge. I really wish they offered more sides like Mac and cheese or yams etc but other than that it was very good.
Always so kind, the loaded fries are my favorite food. Very small place and only max three people can be inside at a time so order in advance
the lady recommended the jerk bowl, its spicy but its good. tried the loaded jerk fries too. Definitely worth the try!
Believe the hype: this is the place to get your fix for great Caribbean food.
Everything here screams "handmade," from the crispy Cuban sandwiches, to the fluffy coco bread and rum cake.
Portions are generous and the food always seems to arrive piping hot. While some menu items might seem unusual to first-comers -- venture out of your comfort zone, and ask the staff for recommendations (they know their stuff).
Treat yourself to an ice cold Ting with lunch and top it off with the BEST rum cake I've ever had.
I found the Carib Shack on the way to Zeros Subs and decided to give it a try. Boy, am I glad that I did! That was one of the best Reubens I have had! My kids had the ham and cheese and let me tell you that bread was delicious!! The only reason why I gave 4 stars was because I thought that the sandwiches would have a side item...only to discover I had to pay 3.50 for each side. That brought my total for 4 sandwiches, 3 fries, one okra, 2 waters, and 2 diet cokes to $52. That is a wee bit too much for a lunch for a family.
Amazing hidden restaurant. Great quality food, great price and huge portions! The fries are perfect and crispy and the chicken is flavorful and juicy.
Great place for takeout. Food is excellent and only a few blocks away from one of our favorite beaches to have dinner at!
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