Carena's Jamaican Grille Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Carena's Jamaican Grille, a Caribbean restaurant located in Richmond, VA. This vibrant eatery offers a wide range of authentic Jamaican dishes with a variety of appetizers, grilled pizzas, and salads. Notable menu items include the flavorful Conch Fritters, Appleton Rum-Glazed Baby Back Ribs, and Jerk Chicken Quesadilla. Customers rave about the tender oxtail and jerk chicken, along with the delicious red snapper and plantains. The ambience reflects the colorful vibes of the Caribbean, creating a unique dining experience. While some patrons mention issues with parking and service, the overall consensus is that Carena's Jamaican Grille delivers on taste and authenticity. If you're looking for a taste of Jamaica in Richmond, this spot is worth a visit.
Appetizers
Conch Fritters
With creamy horseradish cocktail sauce.
Appleton Rum-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
With island slaw.
Veggie Quesadilla
Red bean, spinach, onion and Mozzarella cheese.
Jamaican Jerk Wings
Jerk roasted with a mango chutney.
Shrimp Quesadilla
Shrimp, bacon and red and yellow peppers with Cheddar cheese.
Jerk Sliders
Chicken or beef with Cheddar cheese on a soft potato roll.
Caribbean Calamari
With a pineapple-curry dipping sauce.
Jerk Chicken Quesadilla
Jerk chicken with tomatoes and jalapenos with Pepper Jack cheese.
Jerk Chicken
Jalapenos, tomatoes and Pepper Jack.
Veggie
Spinach, onions, peppers, tomatoes, olives and Mozzarella cheese.
Oxtail
Bacon, leeks and Pepper Jack cheese.
Pepper Shrimp
Bacon, red and yellow peppers and Mozzarella cheese.
Grilled Pizzas
Salads
Cool Running
Wedge of romaine with diced tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and bacon.
Carena's House Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and red cabbage; add grilled salmon or jerk chicken breast.
Pumpkin Soup
With coconut cream and a hint of curry.
Soups
Wraps
Jerk 'Chicken Salad' Wrap
Creamy jerk chicken salad with diced celery, onions and peppers served with island slaw.
Veggie Wrap
Lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red onions and spicy ranch dressing served with island slaw.
Veggie Panini
Roasted red peppers, chayote squash, zucchini, yellow squash and Mozzarella cheese served with fries and island slaw.
Jerk Pork 'cubano'
Edwards' serrano ham, dill pickle and Swiss cheese served with fries and island slaw.
Paninis
Burgers
Jerk Angus Burger
Served on a potato roll with lettuce, tomato and grilled onions with fries and island slaw.
Jerk Chicken - Lunch
Whole Red Snapper
Steamed with okra, carrots, peppers, onions and tomatoes escoveitch in a spicy vinegar sauce with scotch bonnet peppers, onions and carrots brown stew in a pan sauce with carrots, onions, tomatoes and peppers.
Island Fried Chicken - Dinner
Served with sweet ginger gravy.
Jerk Chicken - Dinner
Shrimp 'rundown'
Jumbo shrimp simmered in a creamy curry coconut sauce with peppers and onions.
Ox Tail - Lunch
Island Fried Chicken - Lunch
Served with sweet ginger gravy.
Create Your Own Combo
Combo Platter
Curry Chicken - Dinner
Ox Tail - Dinner
Roast Jerk Pork - Dinner
Shrimp Curry
Curry Chicken - Lunch
Roast Jerk Pork - Lunch
Curry Goat - Dinner
Curry Goat - Lunch
Jamaican Specialties
Burritos
Curry Goat
Rice 'n peas, cabbage, Pepper Jack cheese and curry gravy.
Conch
Curry Chicken
Rice 'n peas, cabbage, Pepper Jack cheese and curry gravy.
Jerk Pork
Rice 'n peas, cabbage, Pepper Jack cheese and jerk gravy.
Curry Vegetable Pasta
Curry vegetables, served over linguine or rice n' peas.
Rasta Pasta
Linguine in olive oil with garlic, roasted vegetables and Parmesan cheese.
Pasta
Entrees
Large Spicy Chicken
Tilapia
Pan fried with onions and peppers, steamed or escoveitch.
Fresh Grilled Salmon
With mango relish or in a creamy coconut sauce.
Reggae Ribeye Steak
Pan crusted jerk style or grilled with garlic butter.
Cheese Pizza
Served with fries or fruit.
Mini Jamaican Meal
Served with rice and cabbage, curry or island chicken.
Chicken Tenders
Served with fries or fruit.
Pasta
Served with butter and Parmesan cheese.
Cheese Quesadilla
Served with fries or fruit.