Welcome to Carena’s

Authentic Jamaican cuisine in a fun, casual setting in South Richmond

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Carena’s is currently following all CDC guidance when it comes to the COVID-19-related health and safety of our staff and patrons.

Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, & Good Times!

Carena’s Jamaican Grille serves up authentic Jamaican cuisine in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. From staples like ox tail and curry goat to pizzas, paninis, and handhelds, there’s something for the whole family.

Eat well, have a drink, and relax.

Monday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day

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Appetizers

Jamaican Jerk Wings

$6/$12

Jerk roasted with mango chutney

Caribbean Calamari

$8

With a pineapple/curry dipping sauce

Appleton Rum-Glazed Ribs

$8

With Island Slaw

Conch Fritters

$9

With creamy horseradish cocktail sauce

Jerk Sliders

$8

Chicken or Beef with pepper jack cheese and aioli on a soft potato roll

Quesadillas

Jerk Chicken

$8

Tomatoes and jalapenos with pepper jack cheese

Jerk Pork

$8

Tomatoes and jalapenos with pepper jack cheese

Shrimp

$9

Bacon and red & yellow peppers with cheddar cheese

Red Bean

$8

Spinach, onion, and mozzarella cheese

Soups

Pumpkin Soup

$3/$6

With coconut cream and a hint of curry

Big Bad Soups

$3/$4/$7

Monday: Fisherman’s soup
Tuesday: Corn chowder with smoked bacon (seasonal)
Wednesday: Mama’s pepper pot soup
Thursday: Chicken soup
Friday: Red pea soup with salt beef
Saturday: Chicken soup

Salads

Cool Runnings

$6

Wedge of Romaine with diced tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, and bacon

Carena's House Salad

$6

Mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and red cabbage (Add Grilled Salmon or Jerk Chicken Breast: $4)

Add a Side House Salad: $1.50

Grilled Pizzas

Jerk Chicken

$9

Jalapenos, tomatoes and pepper jack

Oxtail

$9

Bacon, leeks and pepper jack cheese

Veggie

$9

Spinach, onions, peppers, tomatoes, olives and mozzarella cheese

Pepper Shrimp

$9

Bacon, red and yellow peppers and mozzarella cheese

Served with Fries and Island Slaw

Wraps

Jerk 'Chicken Salad' Wrap

$7

Creamy jerk chicken salad with diced celery, onions, and peppers

Veggie Wrap

$7

With lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red onions, and spicy ranch dressing

Paninis

Jerk Chicken

$8

Spinach, tomatoes, red onions, and jack cheese

Veggie Panini

$8

Roasted red peppers, chayote squash, zucchini, yellow squash, and mozzarella cheese

Jerk Pork 'Cubano'

$8

Edwards Serrano Ham, dill pickle, and Swiss cheese

Create Your Own Combo

Pick Any Two

$9

Half sandwich, Half wrap, side salad, or soup

Burgers

Jerk Angus Burger

$8

Served on a potato roll with lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions (Add cheese: $1)

Served with rice ‘n peas and stewed cabbage (Choose Lunch or Dinner size)

Authentic Platters

Curry Chicken

$9/$13

Jerk Chicken

$10/$13

Island Fried Chicken

$10/$13

With sweet ginger gravy

Ox Tail

$12/$15

Curry Goat

$12/$14

Roast Jerk Pork

$10/$14

Combo Platter

$16

Pick two

Whole Red Snapper

Steamed

$18

With okra, carrots, peppers, onions and tomatoes

Escoveitch

$18

In a spicy vinegar sauce with scotch bonnet peppers, onions and carrots

Brown Stew

$18

In a pan sauce with carrots, onions, tomatoes, and peppers

Other Items

Shrimp 'Rundown'

$17

Jumbo shrimp simmered in a creamy curry coconut sauce with peppers and onions

Curry Vegetable

$14

Curried vegetables in a rich, creamy, coconut sauce over linguine or rice n' peas

Entrees

Grilled Salmon

$16

With mango relish or in a creamy coconut sauce

Tilapia

$14

Steamed, Brown Stewed, Escoveitch, or Pan fried with peppers and onions

Appleton Rum Glazed Baby Back Ribs

$15

Tender ribs glazed with an Appleton dark rum and guava barbecue sauce

Reggae Ribeye Steak

$17

Pan crusted jerk style or grilled with garlic butter

Pastas

Rasta Pasta

$13

Linguine in olive oil with garlic, zucchini, squash, peppers and onions and parmesan cheese (Add Jerk Chicken Breast: $2; Add Pepper Shrimp: $3; Add Salmon: $4

Served with fries, sour cream, and salsa

Burritos

Jerk Chicken

$8

Rice ‘n peas, cabbage, pepper jack cheese
and jerk gravy

Curry Chicken

$8

Rice ‘n peas, cabbage, pepper jack cheese
and curry gravy

Jerk Pork

$9

Rice ‘n peas, cabbage, pepper jack cheese
and jerk gravy

Curry Goat

$9

Rice ‘n peas, cabbage, pepper jack cheese
and curry gravy

Veggie

$8

Chayote squash, cabbage, rice ‘n peas,
mozzarella cheese and salsa

For kids 12 and under

For The Kids

Mini Jamaican Meal

$5

Curry or Island Chicken served with rice and cabbage

Chicken Tenders

$5

With fries or fruit

Cheese Pizza

$5

With fries or fruit

Cheese Quesadilla

$5

With fries or fruit

Butter Pasta

$5

With parmesan cheese

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Find Us & Connect

7102 Midlothian Turnpike
Spring Run Green Shopping Center

(804) 422-5375

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