Cutlass Grille

I visited Cutlass Grille in Chesapeake on a very busy Sunday afternoon. When I arrived, there were more people than seats, and you could immediately tell they were understaffed. The host at the main stand wasn’t very welcoming and seemed to have an attitude, which wasn’t the best first impression. However, a staff member with pink hair and piercings was very kind and helpful she really helped balance the experience. The bartenders were handling drinks and serving food, so things were moving, but slowly. My server was actually one of the bartenders. After I finished eating, I was ready to pay but couldn’t find him for about 10 minutes. The same pink-haired staff member stepped in and helped me close out, which I appreciated. Now for the food this is where they shine. The curry goat was flavorful and tender. The baked beans were solid but packed with brown sugar. The jerk lamb chops were phenomenal easily the highlight of the meal. Perfect seasoning and great flavor. I ordered a Bob Marley drink. It seemed like it was made with frozen fruit rather than fresh fruit or authentic Caribbean punch, but once it melted and blended together, it tasted good. Overall, the food itself deserves 5 stars. The flavors were on point. However, the restaurant is clearly understaffed, and professionalism and service flow could use improvements. If they tighten up the customer service side, this place would be exceptional. I would return for the jerk lamb chops alone.

My first visit so later visits may change my rating. Staff was friendly and attentive. Wait time for food was average, which is fine. This isn’t fast food. The meat pies were excellent. The dip was just the right amount of spicy and I’d love to know what spices were in the actual ground beef. Jerk chicken was excellent and truly seasoned to the bone. It was mild—in fact I could have stood a tad more jerk flavor! Dessert was the banana pudding. Outstanding! I ate in the bar area. Seemed full of regulars which is always a good sign! Plenty of folks picking up takeout also. I’ve seen some comments on slow or rude service. I didn’t see that and I watched the service in the dining room and saw servers return to tables regularly. I’ll be back to try the pork and maybe the ribeye! And some of the curry dishes.

After a long day, my friends and I went to Cutlass Grille. When I say the food was good, I mean it was really good. The seasoning went straight down to the bone. Every single one of us ordered a meal to dine in, plus an extra one to take home. With me being away from Jamaica for a while, I was indecisive about what to order, but the waitress, I think her name is Kenya, was so nice and incredibly patient. No matter how many times I changed my mind, she stayed calm and pleasant the entire time. We actually had three different plate colors, but only the black and green ones are visible in these pictures because we were still waiting on the oxtail, which came out on the yellow plate. The uniqueness of coordinating the plates with our 🇯🇲Jamaican flag colors was a beautiful touch that made the experience feel even more like home. We’ll definitely be going back there to dine again.

Hadn't been to this spot since it moved from Battlefield Blvd. My daughter suggested it due to her going, saying it was good and having a lunch menu to choose from. Walked in, the "workers" looked very lackadaisical, I guess due to it being slow. Order soft drinks, but there was no "lunch menu". Straight menu, no lunch prices. Ordered 1 Jerk Dark with Jamaican rice and Peas and steamed cabbage....$17 Wowsers!! Jerk lamb chop meal with Jamiacan rice and peas, mac and cheese $29.50....geeez. With the drink (oh yeah only was charged for 1 $4.00 (price seems like 2) Total price came up to 50.50 for lunch! *****BEWARE....they sneak the AUTO GRATUITY on the bill (18%) and DON'T EVEN TELL YOU. I tipped the waiter $15 and with the auto gratuity it came up $24 tip. SHAME ON YOU for not telling me the tip was already included. The chicken and lab chops were good, the Jamaican peas and rice were not seasoned, the macaroni looked as if was made with cheese dip with no seasoning, and they didn't have any bread to go with the meal. The server, One love R, was good...dont know about 49% tip good though. Sad to say this is a ONE AND DONE! To the HAPPY MART!!!

The food we got wasn’t all that Greta for the price and I didn’t even know they put gratuity automatically on a check that’s robbery if you ask me. If I would have known they didn’t that I wouldn’t have gave an extra tip that’s not fair to the customer not letting them know they are being charged that. The food wasn’t worth the price and I don’t see how people like it. It was bland and no flavor at all my daughter ribs was bland meat with sauce on top. The oysters was great and the empanadas my daughter had. But this was first and last for me

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an amazing experience at Cutlass Grille! The food, atmosphere, and service were all top-notch. I ordered the Curry Goat with rice & peas and plantains, and it was absolutely delicious tender, flavorful, and seasoned to perfection. My girl had the Jerk Lamb Chops with macaroni & cheese and collard greens, and her plate was just as impressive. The lamb was juicy with a nice smoky jerk flavor, the mac & cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the greens were well seasoned. On top of the great food, they had live music, which really added to the vibe and made the evening feel even more special. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the menu had so many great options to choose from it was hard to decide! If you’re looking for authentic Jamaican flavors with a great atmosphere in Hampton Roads, this is definitely the spot. I’ll be coming back soon to try more dishes!

The food was pretty good, but it felt a bit overpriced compared to other Jamaican spots nearby. That said, I knew it would be on the pricier side when I decided to dine in, after checking out the menu. The service, unfortunately, was pretty much nonexistent. We got our food and water, and that was it. Our server never checked in, and I had to flag someone down just to get more water and later to ask for the check. The other server who helped us was super friendly, had a great smile, and was really helpful. I would’ve loved to leave her a tip. But an 18% gratuity had already been added to the bill. Honestly, I left feeling like I spent more than the experience was worth. It kind of felt like something I could’ve gotten at a fast-food place. Also, the bathroom floors and tables were greasy, which was a little off. If I go back, I will just get takeout...

The staff was extremely rude and disrespectful. Our waitress had an attitude the entire time and only refilled our drinks once, and we had to flag her down for that. Anything we asked for was made to seem like a major inconvenience. I could understand if it were extremely busy, but it wasn't there were maybe three other tables in that section. I'm not swre what her issue was, but we definitely won't be coming back. Between the prices and the automatically applied 18% tip, the experience with that kind of staff was not worth it at all.

Loveee loveee loveeeee this place! This is my go to happy hour spot (happy hour is everyday from 3pm-6pm) on drink and food specials. The service from EVERYONE (owner included!) is amazing, the bartenders makes the best drinks and the food is delicious! The ambiance is nice - perfect for a girls night/ family dinner/etc. On weekends (Friday & Saturday) they have live music perfomances that start at 6pm and then a dj from 10pm-2 am it is a great time with no cover charge

I've been to Cutlass Grille several times, and while it's definitely one of those places with great food and a fun vibe, I'd say the experience can sometimes be hit or miss--for me, at least. My friends? They love it! They always have a great time and say the food is consistently excellent. If it wasn't a bit pricey, they'd probably eat here even more often. On this visit, I ordered the Rasta Pasta with shrimp, but I honestly didn't care much for the taste. However, when I took a bite of my friend's beef ribs and paired it with the pasta, that combo was perfect. The beef ribs alone (which come with two sides) ran about $44, and the Rasta Pasta varies depending on the protein. With shrimp, it was close to $30. The plantains were okay--not my favorite this time--and the cabbage lacked seasoning in my opinion. I can only speak for my own taste, though. Everyone's palate is different! As for service, you could tell the staff had been working hard all week. Some seemed a little tired, but that's understandable. One thing I really appreciated was this one particular guy who's always upbeat and friendly. Even though he wasn't our server today, he still made the effort to stop by and check on us. That made a difference. The decor has a true Rasta/island feel, which I love. The crowd is usually friendly, and the overall atmosphere is always welcoming and laid-back. Would I go back? Yes. But next time, I'm skipping the pasta and going straight for the beef ribs--those were a winner! #CutlassGrille #ChesapeakeEats #JamaicanFood #RastaPasta #BeefRibs #IslandVibes #FoodieReview #FoodieInVirginia #HamptonRoadsEats #RestaurantVibes #HitOrMissButWorthIt #SupportLocalRestaurants #FoodWithFlavor #RastaDecor #DiningExperience #FoodieFavorites #PlantainsAndPasta #BlackOwnedRestaurants #GoodEatsVA #MissysFoodJourney #SandraLeesFoodJourney

Flavorful, festive, and always reliable--Cutlass Grille never disappoints Cutlass Grille is one of our family's go-to spots for a consistently delicious meal. We've been here many times, and it's always a hit. The food is flavorful and reliable--every dish we've tried has been tasty, especially the rasta pasta, which is a standout favorite. Cocktails are another highlight. On our most recent visit, I had the Bob Marley and the Rum Punch--both were vibrant, refreshing, and perfectly mixed. Everyone at the table enjoyed their drinks and their meals, which is saying something! The space is warm and welcoming, and the service is solid--friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Whether you're celebrating or just craving a great dinner, Cutlass Grille delivers every time.

Came here on a Saturday night. Was definitely expecting live music, but they didn't have any. I'm weary of Caribbean restaurants because I'm used to authentic food and not being served just anything basic. Anyways I ordered the rum punch, it was sweet as expected. My friend ordered the beef patties, they were ok. We kept looking at the menu and nothing really stood out to us. We compared the menu with the Yelp pictures and decided not to eat there. As a jerk pork lover, I was disappointed in the cut meat that they used. It just wasn't for me. But the place is nice, the bartender was pleasant and you can tell if there was live music then it would be a vibe.

I went and sat at the bar. The bartender was very nice. I ordered the rum punch and the mini beef patties. The rum punch was ok. Tasted more sweet than anything. The mini beef patties were excellent! The filling was pouring out which I appreciated. I would definitely like to check it out on a Friday when they have the DJ in there. However the music they were playing was nice.

This place has an excellent rating for a reason, delicious food and great service. Okay that's two reasons. Went there with some coworkers, we started with charbroiled oysters. They were delicious, had a good amount of cheese which we liked but just be aware. We had some frozen Bob Marley drinks which has rum but is on the sweet side, again very good but beware if you don't like sweet drinks. One of my coworkers had oxtails and thought they were great. Another one had the beef ribs with Mac n cheese, clean dish no complaints. I had the Rasta Pasta with chicken. As you would expect it had a little heat to it, pasta was good, chicken was tasty, overall a very good dish. If you're in the area give this place a try, seems like the best spot of many decent ones.

My wife said this is the nicest looking Jamaican restaurant we've been to in the US. Yes we travel quite often to Caribbean and Jamaica. And I would agree with her. Now to be honest, we had the coconut shrimp appetizer, which was OK. Had the jerk shrimp taco, which was exceptional. But that was nothing. I ordered the brown stew snapper fish And my wife ordered escovitch fish. Now she said hers was really good. But my brown stew fish reminded me of a trip we made to Port Royal Jamaica about 10 years ago. In Port Royal they literally caught the fish, brought it to the kitchen and cooked it. This tasted similar to that. Perhaps the best fish I've had in the US at a restaurant in over 30 years. Will certainly come back.

I have been twice before here, but not on a Friday, where there was a live band. The band was great, food, and ambiance was great. Service was good. I'm going to keep it short, since I have already reviewed this establishment, but I found an aluminum wire in my leftover mac and cheese the next day (leftover for lunch). It looks like stainless steel scrubbing pad. Also,the women's bathroom was atrocious. Toilet paper on the floor, non flushed toilets with #2 inside. I almost lost my appetite. Managers please keep up with the cleanliness and safety. I would like to come back again for the food.

This place was what I needed and more. I got the Rasta pasta with shrimp. The ambience was amazing!!! It happen to be what I refer to as soul Sunday. Food and praise and worship. The customer service was A1, I HIGHLY recommend it.

An awesome birthday dinner with a lovely live band. The ladies of the band sung a beautiful "Happy Birthday" with a remix. Then there was Sherry our lovely waitress. The atmosphere was live and mature for a Saturday night. The food was just as expected...DELICIOUS!!! Thank You

Came here on Sunday for lunch. I sat at the bar and Jennifer was my server. She was great. Ordered a Free Verse hazy IPA form Virginia Beer Co. On this occasion I ordered the Jerk Lamb Chops appetizer. If I had ordered it with a side it would have been enough for a meal. Five stars, it was absolutely amazing. Enjoyed the reggae music and the island vibe. Got to come back here when I'm more hungry.

Visited Cutlass Grille this weekend for a birthday dinner, and it was a great experience! We had a party of about 17 people. The person organizing the dinner called ahead to make sure we'd have seating, and the staff combined tables so we could all sit together. Initially, they didn't want to seat us until everyone arrived, but once they learned we were surprising the birthday honoree, they let the rest of us (about 15 people) go ahead and sit. That was appreciated! Our drink orders were taken pretty quickly. Pro tip: Happy Hour runs until 6 PM on Saturdays. I went with the Red Sangria--so good! For food, my family ordered the jerk chicken with collard greens and rice & peas. I had the jerk lamb chops (my fave!) with cabbage and rice & peas. My son had the kids' fried shrimp with fries and added a side of mac and cheese. Everything was flavorful and well-seasoned, as always. Our server was friendly and helpful, and overall, I had a great time celebrating with family. I'll definitely be back especially for those lamb chops! Visited Cutlass Grille this weekend for a birthday dinner, and it was a great experience! We had a party of about 17 people. The person organizing the dinner called ahead to make sure we'd have seating, and the staff combined tables so we could all sit together. Initially, they didn't want to seat us until everyone arrived, but once they learned we were surprising the birthday honoree, they let the rest of us (about 15 people) go ahead and sit. That was appreciated! Our drink orders were taken pretty quickly. Pro tip: Happy Hour runs until 6 PM on Saturdays. I went with the Red Sangria which was good! For food, my family ordered the jerk chicken with collard greens and rice & peas. I had the jerk lamb chops (my fave!) with cabbage and rice & peas. My son had the kids fried shrimp with fries and added a side of mac and cheese. Everything was flavorful and well-seasoned. Our server was friendly and helpful, and overall, I had a great time celebrating with family. I'll definitely be back, especially for those lamb chops!

Visited on a Wednesday evening with high expectations and was severely let down. Had been looking forward to it for months based on a previous visit years ago and more recent reports from ppl I know. I'll say that the service was top tier. Our waitress was kind and polite. The vibe was nice with old school reggae playing at a nice volume. We had jerk shrimp tacos for an appetizer and they were really good. Fresh and not too much spice. I ordered the red snapper escovitch style and my date ordered it brown stew style. First of all the snapper was entirely too small. My escovitch did not have any peppers at all just picked onions and carrots. The rice and peas was very dry--I should have known when I was offered oxtail gravy to top it. None of my food was hot. The cabbage had a good taste. My date's collard greens tasted like they were Glory Greens from a can. There were at least 4 parties that came in after us and received their food before us--we thought it was just a red snapper thing and that our food would be hot and fresh. Boy were we wrong. Maybe we'll go back and try something a little more basic like curry or jerk chicken, but it's a long drive for disappointment.

This place is is a whole vibe. The live music and food was everything!. The staff was fast and ND friendly and the restroom was clean. I will return.

I got the oxtail, rice and peas, cabbage with an extra side of plantains for $42. To be honest, this was a waste of money. The oxtails were overly salty and not tender. Didn't taste like authentic Jamaican food AT ALL. Not trying to be rude but It was actually disgusting and way too expensive. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of the amount of food they give you!

The food was good.... Oxtails were amazing and they gave me more than enough. Little pricey, but I would definitely go back to try more on the menu....

The service was like family. The live music was like a family reunion. The food was like being back in Jamaica and made w love. Only sad thing was they ran out of chicken! the crab stuffed salmon was buttery good, the best cabbage I've had in my life, fresh bread, and my babe said the chops almost made his eyes role into the back of his head- I aint having that! Can't wait to be back!

I absolutely love Cutlass! I tell anyone looking for a great Caribbean place to visit here. They have live music every now and then and even the regular music is a nice vibe while eating. I know some people have had a long wait time but it honestly depends on the day and time that you go. I've been seated quickly on each time I've gone there. The food is consistently great in my opinion and I've tried numerous things from their menu. Even ordering to go is great. The people are nice even on a busy day. I definitely recommend this for any people visiting here, family gatherings..I even a birthday dinner or celebration dinner.

The restaurant is spacious and offers different seating options. The staff is friendly depending on the day and person. The food can be a hit or miss. The lamb chops were not good today, a lot of fat and no meat.

Tuesday 8/13/2024 I came across this spot on a tik tok comment section and after looking through the menu and photos I was highly anticipating my visit. I came for a dine-in visit which automatically comes with an 18% service charge to the bill. I was with my family and we arrived during their 3-6 pm happy hour (HH) so I ended up trying plenty of different items. The service was okay and the food came out pretty quick. I had/tried the HH coconut shrimp $10, HH grouper tacos $11, HH hot wings $10, HH jerk lamb chops $12, HH jerk shrimp tacos $9, Rasta pasta $14.69, jerk chicken (white meat) with 1 side: plantains $15.99, curry goat with 2 sides: rice & peas and collard greens $24.39, carrot cake $9.39, mango bread pudding $10.39, and the plantain foster $10.69. - coconut shrimp: it was decent. - grouper tacos: it was average. - Hot wings: tasted like average Buffalo wings from your local pizza spot (nothing special). - Jerk lamb chops: these were GREAT and definitely my favorite of all the items I tried. Also the green sauce was a great addition. - Jerk shrimp tacos: it was average. - Rasta pasta: this was pretty good and had nice flavor to it. - Jerk chicken (white meat): it was alright but I've had plenty better. It was also a bit cold and the portions were much smaller than I expected based on the price tag. - Plantains: they're good but getting ONLY 5 pieces for a nearly $5 price is ridiculous. - Curry goat: it was decent but there was just too much bones and not enough goat. - Rice & peas: they were solid. - Collard greens: these were a huge disappointment, tasted very bland. - Carrot cake: it was okay but I didn't think it was worth it. - Mango bread pudding: easily the best of the 3 desserts I had and it was pretty solid. I think it would've been ALOT better with ice cream and a sauce that was more similar to the plantain foster. - Plantain foster: it's just 6 piecies of plantain in a sweet syrup type of sauce with 2 scoops of ice cream. It was solid but I was expecting it to come with a baked dessert of some sort but that's on me. - (Bonus) Mac n cheese: sampled some from my cousin and it was alright to me but he really enjoyed it. Overall, the food was very expensive for the portions you get and only a few of the items standout in terms of flavor and taste. My food expectations weren't met but it was alright. Also there was a card issue after splitting the bill which had to get itself sorted out with the owner 2 days later. If you're interested in trying this place out, I'd recommend you come for the happy hour or order takeout.

I have been coming here to eat for the last 4 years. The food is always delicious. The service is kind and thoughtful. The ambiance gives you an authentic feel of the islands. Over all a great experience.

This was my second time going to Cutlass this week! The first time was for lunch. I had the Stewed Chicken with Mac n cheese and cabbage. It was delicious. It was seasoned to perfection. It was the middle of the day in the summer so with the help of the Jamaican Cowboy and the music, I felt like I was at my favorite spot in Montego Bay. My second visit was Saturday night. We caught the end of happy hour so we could be there when the live music started. It turned out there was a guy playing R&B on the calypso. He is so talented. This visit I wanted to try the Red Snapper. There were about 4 different ways it could have been prepared but of course I chose stewed! It did not disappoint. I got mac n cheese and collard greens this time and ordered the charbroiled oysters for an app. What a vibe!!

I recently had lunch at the Cutlass Grill and I had a great experience. The staff was friendly and helpful with menu questions and suggestions. The restaurant was clean and so were the bathrooms. I ordered the Jerk Chicken and I enjoyed it very much. Their prices are very reasonable for what is offered.

Such a fun vibe with great food. We ordered the brown stew chicken and jerk chicken entrees and everything was delicious. The Mac and cheese was the perfect texture and not too salty. I love the decor around the restaurant as well. The staff was super cool and attentive. I also like that they have happy hour most days from 3-6. The $6.50 drink specials were strong; we had a rum punch and negril sunset! I have no complaints here. A great place to hangout and get good food for a decent price.

Trued the lamb chops and they had great flavor, the mini beef patties; good just not exactly beef patty tasting, however they were good. Also tried the stew chicken with rice n peas and cabbage; really good. As for the drinks...chile they know how to pour the liquor. The rum punch was a thumbs up honey. Would I go back...absolutely!!!

The food is amazing every time, the service is always on point too. I go often, Friday is my favorite day tho cuz they have the live band

We need this restaurant in New Orleans! Being from a Caribbean influenced culture, I thought we had the best greens and southern style food. After dinner here... we are missing some more flavor. Dinnner, drinks and dessert were all YUMMM!¡! The ambiance was very relaxing with fitting music. Service was super friendly. When I'm back in town I'll definitely be back.

Anytime we're at Cutlass Grille, it's a great time. Music is on point, hostess and waiters are excellent and the food is second to none!!! We've have just about everything on the menu and the drinks are A1!

Food was incredible. We had the ribeye and lamb chops and the Caribbean flavors were distinct and authentic. Our next visit will be all about the drinks, can't wait. We did take our baby with us to lunch and we immediately got a high chair for him. The bathrooms are also equipped with changing tables which we had to use, so we found the baby amenities to be a nice touch.

I was excited to find a Jamaican place near my house and couldn't wait to try it. Stopped by after shopping to get dinner to go. For me, I ordered the brown stew redsnapper. For $37 and only 1 side, it was a little pricey. But I was craving it so I gave it a try. The food was delicious until I found a long hair in my fish! That was disappointing! Needless to say, I won't be going back here again. They need to do better!

Cutlass grill could easily be a five star location if they made a few minor adjustments... but let's talk about what I love first the food was really good, the waiter we had was new but really sweet and personable. The vibe was great good music and really welcoming. Happy hour was good from 3 to 6 even on Saturday and you don't have to sit at the bar... the Grouper Tacos check out the photo with cabbage and mango chutney yeah nice... we had the oxtails and rice and with peas, that was good but wasn't authentic Jamaican no dumplings, the gravy was made with kitchen bouquet or something not from the oxtails or enhanced but it was still good just not authentic. The other sides were part of the reason it wasn't a 5 the green beans were blanched then grilled but no seasoning none not even butter, and the Mac and cheese it's something yall do for Americans it's not really yall thang but I always try it. And it's made with cream sauce and not baked so if you like that it was good. They could use a deep cleaning, although simple appearance is really clean they have some maintenance issues and can use a good old floor and base boards scrubbing. But seriously I would go back food was good and people were really nice.

I went to cutlass for mother's day the buffet food was cold not enough island food was availabe and could not order from the menu. The ginger beer was not a full bottle it was from a 1litre bottle. Cheap if you ask me. some foods for a jamaican reaturan is not available NEED TO A BETTER JOB NICE TRY

This restaurant is cute and definitely has a nice island vibe. The food was pretty good. I ordered the dark meat jerk chicken with green beans and collards. My husband ordered the jerk pork, green beans and macaroni and cheese. He said the pork needed a sauce but was good. He really liked the macaroni and cheese and his green beans. My chicken was delicious. It was a little spicy. Not spicy to me, but others who can't eat spicy shouldn't get this dish. I felt that the green beans needed a tad bit more salt. It was missing something. Perhaps add garlic to it for that razzle dazzle it needs. The collards were ok. They needed a little salt. I would maybe recommend giving hot sauce and vinegar to the costumer if they order those. Or keep condiments like that on the table. My husband got the mango bread pudding and said it was very delicious. The waitress was nice and polite and kept up with the drinks which is a plus.

This is my second time around. This time I did take out Vs eating in. I ordered the exact same thing Oxtail with rice and peas and a side of plantains. My order was ready within 15 mins so I didn't wait long. I absolutely have fallen in love with this restaurant. I live in VA Beach and this place is in Chesapeake. There are several others spots I can get same thing from but they just don't compare. Highly recommend you give this a try

I had high hopes for Cutlass, but unfortunately, the experience left more to be desired than devoured. While the presentation was nice and the food arrived warm, the flavor was shockingly bland for a Caribbean kitchen. I ordered the crab baked oysters, brown-stewed fish , rice and peas, greens, and a Bob Marley cocktail--each dish lacking the bold spice and soul the cuisine is known for. To add insult to injury, my final bill came to $104, with the fish market price being $60 as well as mysterious additional charges padded in and a 15% gratuity automatically included--despite subpar service and no prior notice. For that price, I expected heat, heart, and hospitality. What I got instead was mediocrity with a side of markup. Maybe it's better on their club nights that's more advertised than their food on their social media page.

Cutlassgrille in Chesapeake, VA was vibing Saturday night. Delicious Jamaican dishes and live entertainment from the Ambassadorzz. We had the following: Mini beef patties: These were cooked perfectly. The sauce was good but not really needed because they already had enough flavor. Southern mule: This tasted Great with the Jamaican ginger beer. Jamaican Jack: This was good but could have used some more Jack and less of the sweetness. Oxtails with greens and jerk rice: Very good flavor and texture. I would also try the mac and cheese next time. Rasta pasta: This dish was delicious and the shrimp were huge but it tasted more like seafood linguine and not as much of the extra Jamaican flavors. Rum Runner: I felt like I was on a beach drinking this. I loved all the flavors although it could have been a little stronger.

Review for the new location in Greenbrier behind Target: this location is gorgeous! So bright and vibrant with Jamaican themed decor and subtle touches. This restaurant used to be off of Battlefield blvd near Chesapeake Regional Hospital but they recently upgraded to this bigger space behind Target in greenbrier. They seem to be well staffed, I visited with some friends on a Thursday evening. They have a mixture of booths, regular tables, and a bar area. We were seated in a booth and our drink orders were taken immediately. I ordered the Rum Punch and I thought it was alright, but I should've gone with one for the sangria options because I like sweet drinks. Our server Sariah then took our food orders and efficiently read it back to us to make sure she got it right. I appreciate that. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, it wasn't that busy so that was great. I really enjoyed my Brown Stew Chicken with a side of Mac and cheese and Jamaican rice and peas (beans). When they ask you if you want "gravy" on the rice say yes! Or on the side because it gives a nice flavor to the otherwise slightly dry rice. It's more of a oily sauce than a gravy in my opinion. My friends liked their choices to and we cleaned our plates! Checks came and we noticed a 20% service charge and I clarified with the server that it was the tip. My group was a total of five so I think they include that charge with all orders no matter of party size. Keep an eye out on your receipt for that. Overall, I had a nice evening here with friends in this beautiful new location and service was good. I will be back when I'm craving Jamaican food!

Took a while to be seated despite the restaurant being empty. Food took 45 minutes, our waitress assured us our ticket was next up so we assumed food was cooked fresh to order. The food arrived cold. We boxed it to go and left. We ordered wings, children's nuggets and fries, cabbage, oxtails and rice. There wasn't much reason to ask for it redone. I had already settled on something I did not want due to several items being "86ed" in their tablets. Not the best ambience, everyone is seated super close to each other. Not a whole lot to look at except other families and that's weird.

The dining had a 30 minute wait so we sat at the bar. We had good service--dinks and food brought out in a timely fashion. My husband was happy to have a local IPA beer on tap. He ordered the oxtails and they were delicious. The gravy was also so flavorful. I had the dark meat chicken with white rice and a side of plantains. Everything was flavorful and hot and tender. Very happy with our meal. We forgot to take pics but we did get one of the banana pudding--which was also perfect. Fresh bananas--not soft-soggy. The Nilla wafers were still crunchy and lots of whipped cream. See the pic. :) There was a steel drummer that started when we were almost done eating, so we did get to enjoy some of Bob Marley music. Music and lighting. Glad we came to check it out.

Me and my mom came during a week day, wasn't busy at all which was great for us, we were starving lol. The food was excellent 10/10 , the service from Marlena was pleasant and we left satisfied!

So there was a 23-30 minute wait time prior to us being able to get a table and not a booth as requested. I can't say we had a very pleasant experience. The food was okay and this was my first time at this new location since they moved from Battlefield Blvd. The food wasn't bad but given the atmosphere it did take a really long time to get our entries and I was ready to just to be honest. It was super loud and noisy and I felt like we were all just too close to one another. Not a lot of space to be honest. I get wanting to be in a central location but the ambiance for me wasn't to my liking.

What a great experience! The atmosphere is eye catching and pleasing. Upon entering the smells of the food draws you in. The food is the focal point here for sure. Started with Mini Beef Patties that made you want more of them. They went fast! There were several menu items that had me tugging back in forth trying to decide. However, I already had a dish in mind before we got seated. Jerk Chicken and boy did they deliver the flavor! Sides were collard greens and plantains both were dynamite. I devoured it all. The only thing I really wanted was some kind of sauce made of the jerk spices. Since this was a dry rub no luck. I have had a wet version of jerk elsewhere and it was excellent. However that didn't stop my enjoyment. Service was friendly and attentive. I will be back soon. You should definitely check them out!

I cannot boast enough about this place. I recently held a 75th birthday party for my Aunt. We were very careful about continuing with the celebration since we had buried my uncle (her brother) that same day. I can tell you that the service, the food and the professionalism was top notch. I even saw the owner helping his team serve. The young lady (Sorry forgot her name) that met me as I entered was very welcoming. I make it my business to always go to Cutlass Grille when I am in the area as I live in NYC. I thank the owner and staff for allowing us to enjoy ourselves and to peacefully celebrate my uncle's homegoing service and my aunt's 75th Birthday Day. WELL DONE CUTLASS GRILLE. We will be back soon. OHHHH - and that Band - OMG - FIRE!!!!!

I ordered a to go plate of oxtail and it was amazing. As someone who was born and raised in Brooklyn NY I can tell you that they have authentic flavorful oxtail. They're a bit pricey, they charge extra for sides such as plantains and Mac and cheese but the food is good. I will definitely be checking them out again and this time to try their curry goat.

Outstanding describes this restaurant but then again the food was outstanding when they were off the battlefield. The new location is fantastic and way more spacious and airy! Our server Shavile was very accommodating. She helped with our lunch decision which turned out to be simply delicious. If you have not been to the new location or you have not been at all you owe yourself this treat. My only critique is the 18% gratuity is included no matter the size of your party. I upped Shavile to my normal 20% because she was the best!

10/2022 First time in this new location, it's been well over 5 years since I was at their older location. I had the goat curry (not spicy) and hubby had the jerk chicken (dark meat). Overall good food. We ordered the wings for appetizer and we never received it, I guess the server forgot it. Hubby was disappointed at the portion size of his Jerk chicken.

This was our first time visiting Virginia. We wanted to try something different and I was very pleased with the service, the food was excellent. We got to enjoyed live music. The ambience and crew very pleasant.

Was seated immediately. Sat for 20 minutes and wasn't even given anything to drink or even told that someone would be with me.

It had been quite sometime since my last visit to cutlass grille. I ought to be ashamed of myself for that lol Damn I really missed this place. My husband and I decided to celebrate our anniversary by having dinner here and it was EVERYTHING! I ordered the curry chicken with mac and cheese and collard greens. 10/10 best curry chicken I have ever tasted. It was very flavorful and I had none of it left over lol I will definitely be back here again much sooner.