Carib Shack

Finally got to try out Carib Shack in Virginia Beach, and let me tell you--it did NOT disappoint! This spot has been featured on the Food Network, and even Guy Fieri came through, so I had high expectations.I got to meet one of the owners, Stephanie, and she was SO sweet! I was on a quick 30-minute lunch break and asked her what she recommended. Without hesitation, she suggested the jerk shrimp bowl, and wow--I was definitely impressed. The food was piping hot and absolutely delicious. The rice and peas alone? I could eat that by itself! She told me they cook it with coconut milk, and you can really taste that extra richness. The cabbage was flavorful, and the jerk shrimp? Phenomenal. And let's talk about that avocado sauce--I discovered it toward the end of my meal, and I wish I had found it sooner!This is mostly a takeout spot, but they do have a couple of tables outside if you want to sit and eat. I also got to snap a picture in front of Guy's photo, which was a fun touch!I'm already planning my next visit because I need to try their tacos and burgers. If you haven't been yet, definitely check them out--and if you can, catch their Food Network episode!Highly recommend!

Yum!!I've never tried Caribbean food before and my husband provided a list of food options in VA Beach and this was one of his top 10 to try. Pro: the Caribbean Jerk Shrimp and Cauliflower were good. My husband thought Spicy Pork Bowl was really good. The kids had burgers and liked it a lot. It was nice to see Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives made an appearance here and liked the food also!Con: wished they had a sit down area to eat. Also a bit pricey, but wanted to try this and glad I did. The wait time was long, so be prepared to order ahead of time. Would I come back, maybe.. but a def a spot to try as a tourist.

Plenty of vegetarian options! The cauliflower was great with the subtle coconut rice. The green curry with chicken was delicious and definitely the crowd fave. I wish I had the chance to try the lentils, but they were sold out towards the end of the night. Order ahead of time - you have to order on a screen indoors anyways

This is a takeout spot (two small tables outside). The service was great. The food is decent, I'd recommend the jerk shrimp bowl and a side of Mac n cheese and plantains. I would've liked more flavor to the dishes and less oil though.

Found this place on yelp and it did NOT disappoint. The food is a takeout location that specializes in Caribbean/Jamaican food. I got a takeout order of a jerk chicken sandwich coco calypso (11.49$), a jerk chicken bowl ($12.98), and a side of plantains (4$).The jerk chicken sandwich coco calypso was amazing. The coco bread, jerk chicken, and cheese were all on point. It was so good that I had to come again the next day and get another one.The jerk chicken bowl with rice & peas was very good but the portions you get are way less than expect for the price you pay, should be cheaper if anything. The plantains were good and they give you around 10+ plantains per 4$ side order which is pretty good. All in all, this place was great and the food is amazing. I would definitely recommend to all and be returning here whenever I'm in Virginia Beach.

As aficionados of ethnic and spicy foods, my daughter and I were looking forward to visiting this restaurant. Plus, my daughter had visited the US Virgin Islands a number of years ago, and enjoyed the food while there. Location. (4/5). The restaurant is tucked into a strip mall on West Great Neck Road relatively close to the intersection of Shore Drive. There's easy parking or you could cross Shore Dr, walking from the beach. It's location is a bit hidden. Ambiance. (3/5). This is a take-out or delivery only restaurant. You can order ahead of time or on a computer when you enter the restaurant. There is a small sitting area where you can wait for your take-out order. Food (4/5). We ordered, and split, three items. (1) Granny's Curry Chicken Bowl, with Coconut Milk Rice & Beans ($12.95); (2) Shack Jerk Chicken Bowl with same sides) ($12.95), and Sweet Plantain ($3.49). All of the food was tasty with a good blend of spices. The Jerk Chicken had more chili spiciness than the curry; the curry had more chicken in the bowl. According to their website, each entree had 1/2 pound of meat. For our tastes, we would've preferred if the entrees included more vegetables than they did. Service. (4/5). Ordering was easy, and the woman who went back and forth from the small counter to the kitchen in the back confirmed our order and was pleasant. The order arrived in a reasonable amount of time (about 15 minutes without pre-ordering). Value (3/5). Seemed a bit expensive ($32.77 after tax but before tip) given the quantities provided and the fact that this is a take-out only place without the overheads of a sit-down restaurant. Also, there is no restroom for patrons. Finally, kudos for the compostable containers and brown paper bags!

I was in the area so i hadn't had Carib Shack in a few years. So i went online to place my order. The online ordering is pretty easy to navigate. Pickup was within 20 minutes. When i arrived the owner brought me my order. She was smiling and very nice. I did like her vibe. Its a small restaurant and i don't think they offer dine in right now, only take out. There's a screen up front so you can place your order on your own. There was no one else there so i chatted with the owner then left. I ordered the coco burger, loaded jerk pork fries, jerk shrimp, and rum cake. The coco burger has soft bread which i enjoyed, the burger was ok but definitely needed more seasoning. It just seemed to be missing something, but was still ok. The jerk shrimp was mildly spicy with a yummy garlic aioli sauce. My fav was the loaded jerk pork fries. All the flavors came together and it was filling. I'd get those again. Now in the past i really liked the rum cake, but not so much this visit. It was different. Its ok if you microwave it a couple secs, but i wasn't a fan of the cake room temperature. The plantains were good and a little sweet, they complimented the fries... I was full and had plenty leftover!!All in all a decent visit, nice owner with good customer service, and good food. Check them out!!!(This is an updated review, so the interior pics were from pre-covid. )

absolutely amazing food and even better service! Had the jerk chicken and sweet plantains and they reminded me of food I would have back home. So so good oof

At Carib Shack -- Jerk chicken fries and curry chicken bowl with a side of cabbage/carrots. BUMMM!!! This is a take out spot with no seating areas.

It's just a to go spot for now but the food was amazing. The spot was on diners, drive in and dives few years ago and still has what it takes to earn an awesome food review. Had the jerk shrimp. Both sauces were delicious. A must try when you visit VA beach on or off season. You will not be disappointed!