Charles' Kitchen, a cherished Caribbean restaurant nestled in Glen Allen, VA, stands out for its genuine hospitality and flavorful offerings. Customers frequently commend the warm family atmosphere created by the owner, Charlie, whose charisma and welcoming nature make each visit feel like dining at a friend's home. Reviews highlight the exceptional quality of the food, with specific mention of the perfectly seasoned hot pepper pork, rich coconut rice, and delectable curry chicken. Guests appreciate the generous portion sizes, ensuring a satisfying meal every time.
The menu includes a variety of spicy and non-spicy options, catering to diverse palates with vegan-friendly choices like jackfruit. Special events such as Mimosa Fridays and family game nights add to the appealing experience, making it a favorite among locals. Patrons also rave about the cozy ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant, enhancing their overall dining experience.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a repeat visitor, Charles' Kitchen guarantees a delightful culinary journey through the Caribbean, leaving you eager to return for more of its delicious and wholesome food.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as Black-owned
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves halal food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Charles' Kitchen
Stacy Litchford
Jul 2,2025
This is a fantastic family business with the most welcoming family. The food is delicious, and portion sizes are generous. If you have not had Caribbean food, this is the best place in the area to try it. Just be aware of spicy dishes if you are sensitive to heat as spicy is a staple of Caribbean cuisine. There are non spicy alternatives as well, along with vegan friendly items such as jackfruit (both spicy jackfruit and stewed jackfruit). There are also mimosa Fridays and family game night Wednesdays.
Mattie Marie
Jul 2,2025
Awesome food, delicious, hot, perfectly seasoned...I did not see a salt and pepper shaker any where..I get it...Charlie knows what he is doing...his food is perfect. This was our first time eating at Charlie's. We had no idea what to eat but my cousin thought the specials was a good place to start. When I asked Charlie he gave details about everything we asked about. I chose hot pepper pork, coconut rice and cabbage. Lots of meat with a brown thick sauce, the rice was perfect and the cabbage was beautiful and delicious, I could have eaten a bowl of it. My cousin got chicken, it was delicious..perfect. oh we got the plantains nice..sweet soft and yummy. Brussel sprouts were hot flash fried with sea salt yum!! We split a rum cake...so tasty ..next time I will take it warm. Charlie has a nice comfortable place. I loved the container of 3 shells. I have to talk about Charlie. Charlie was not only welcoming and charming with lots of charisma...I have to say he was good looking as well. The music playing was a smooth jazz. All in all my cousin and I had a wonderful evening...we both felt going to Charlie's was like going to family. This was our first time and we will go back. We had an awesome meal. So so affordable and we had a charming host. Thank you Charlie for providing us good delicious and wholesome food and allowing us to enjoy your company. I highly recommend Charlie's Kitchen. An appropriate name...because it felt like we were eating in Charlie's Kitchen!!
Laura Salazar Guarin
Jun 10,2025
The food has been delicious the multiple times I’ve eaten here. The first time I mentioned my husband was super picky and they said: he will love it, indeed he did. We actually went back to eat dinner and again it was delicious. The staff is friendly, respectful, and understanding. I might be wrong but it seems like it’s a family restaurant, and our experience was great. The restaurant look is nice and cozy, we loved it!
Sonya Agape (Mz Agape)
Apr 17,2025
This was my first time at their new location. I always loved their food when I visited the old location a few years ago. Service is always great and the cleanliness is always appreciated. So glad they had chicken tenders as a kids option for my daughter. Curry chicken is always great and they guava drink 10/10 recommend!
Nivette Connors
Apr 3,2025
So delicious! We came in after the typical lunch time (around 2 pm) so it wasn't crowded at all, but based on the taste, it should be busy all the time! I got the curry chicken bowl with coconut rice cabbage/carrots. It was all so delicious! We also split a beef pastry thing... Can't remember the name, and it was amazing as well. The meat was all tender and seasoned to perfection. The cabbage and carrots were the perfect crisp addition for the meat and rice. I managed to finish everything and I will try to make my way back in the future. Charles was also so nice!
Aaisha Butler
Apr 2,2025
I highly recommend! I’m from out of state and I travel for work. While in the area, a few people recommended this restaurant so I decided on Saturday while out running errands to grab some food to go. From the moment I walked in I could tell this place was different; very clean atmosphere. I was excited to try the food and I believe it was the owner that helped me. He gave me some options to try and I’m very happy with what I selected...When I got back to the hotel I couldn’t wait to dig in. Ya’ll....every single item was packed with flavor, spice, and great texture! The MVP was the snapper and the Brussel sprouts. I have tried Caribbean food everywhere I go... Hands-down besides home. this is the best Caribbean food I’ve ever had. Respect and blessings to your business sir. Bless up!
Tanya Fraser
Mar 23,2025
First I would like to state i am a vegetarian. I use to visit Charles Kitchen when I worked in Innsbrook on a regular however that didn't stop me from going on the weekends as well at their old spot. Since they moved I haven't gone as much, Yesterday I attended an event and I was pleasantly surprised to encounter their food truck yesterday. I had their vegan crab cakes and they even substituted the fries for cabbage and coconut rice. Needless to say it was very good. At first I thought the portion was a little small for the price but I was able to eat half for dinner and the rest for lunch today. I will definitely recommend this meal and I will be returning to get this meal soon. Go get some of this terrific food and another thing is the owner is so nice. He always has a kind word for his customers.
LucidDreamingPicture
Mar 14,2025
Love this place. Good food, great service and an even better atmosphere. I love to be able to sit outside and smoke a cigar while enjoying a meal and they have the space for it. The food isn't crazy expensive and it has a good taste of the islands in every bite.
Reviews For Charles' Kitchen