A fast-casual takeout or dine-in Caribbean & Jamaican restaurant, conveniently situated on the Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte near Franz Ross Park. Known for their family recipes of classic Caribbean food staples, from Jamaican beef patties and coco bread, to jerk chicken, oxtail, and curried goat or chicken. Offerings now include vegetarian and beyond meat alternatives. The bakery boasts numerous enticing options including spice bun, hard dough bread, and carrot cake (among many more delectable items).
Island-themed counter-serve chain offering Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken & curry dishes. Based on 403 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1825 Tamiami Trail A2, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Phone: (941) 235-5579
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–7 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Gem L
Food was delicious. Wished that the oxtail had less fat on it and more of the meat. But that gravy was scrumptious. Also like the pickled cabbage side salad. The plantains were delicious and so was the rice and beans.
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Luhbribri Andluhraerae
I love Golden Krust, the food is amazing! The food have a good flavor and is cooked well. Fresh cooked and don’t have to wait long. I don’t mind paying the price for freshly home cook meals. Considering that we live in a town where we have a lot of processed food it’s nice to find a place where the food is real and fresh. My favorite is the oxtails that is meaty and I also love the curry chicken because this is the first Caribbean restaurant that I have been to that don’t serve leg quarters only I was able to get breast because that’s my favorite so I was quite pleased.When I ask the sever for white meat only I was told that they only use whole organic chickens. I don’t mind spending my dimes here at Golden Krust !!!!!!
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Denise Rose
The oxtail is amazing. So full of flavor. The rice and peas are perfect. I have also tried the stewing chicken and it is also amazing but my favorite is the oxtail. The to lovely ladies that run it are super sweet and make you feel like family. Love, love, love this place. Try the oxtail you won’t regret it. Comfort food at it’s best.
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Waz
My favorite restaurant for stewed chicken and patties. Everyone who works there is so sweet and friendly, they always have great reggae music playing, and their stewed chicken is the best there is. Period.
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Trent Roberson
This place never disappoints. I’m lucky enough to work right down the road, so I come here at least once a week for lunch. I can’t think of anywhere in town that has better food for a better price. Staff are friendly and helpful, but even if they weren’t, I’d still be a regular. The food is out of this world good. The curry chicken and jerked chicken are my favorites, but I’ve never had anything that didn’t make me start making noises after one bite.
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Lauren
Discovered this place while school shopping with my sister, and needed a bite to eat. I never had Ox tail before and was hesitant to try it. The wonderful lady working there let us try a sample of the meats they offered. Everything was amazing and I really enjoyed the ox tail. She told us everything is cooked with bone in to help make their sauces, it gives it such a rich and powerful taste. I ordered it and was extremely pleased. I was full after the meal. Everyone was so friendly and the place was very clean. I highly recommend to anyone who hasn’t had ox tail or Caribbean food. This place is the best. They cook everything with love.
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Kimberly Fore
My husband and I had lunch here today and were delighted at how delicious and fresh every bite of food was. You can tell that the chefs Michelle and Allison put their heart and soul into making the food memorable. If having any doubt dont! You will be welcomed and given the opportunity to taste the food before you make a decision. Looking forward to my next visit!
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Jane R
Had a wonderful lunch! The two women that run it are very pleasant and helpful. Tried Jerk pork, stewed chicken, chicken curry, goat and oxtail. All very good. Good portions and a good value! Highly recommend.
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Andrew Alvarez
Golden Krust is absolutely phenomenal both in its food and its owners/staff! Their oxtail is out of this world, but to be fair the entire menu is a masterpiece. Alongside the welcoming and friendly service, it’s literally like eating at home while being away from home, can’t wait to go back.
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Patrick Arlea
Man, I wanted to love this place but I just can’t give it five stars. I ordered this through grub hub and thought for a second maybe the driver ate part of my meal. I mean, I wouldn’t blame the guy. The food is delicious but for goodness sake can you give me more than one piece of jerk chicken? The patties where good. The ackee and salted fish was good. The jerk chicken was great, but again, one piece of chicken makes not a meal. Even after eating all the rice and beans I was still hungry. Sadly, I feel like my money was stolen and certainly won’t risk take out from here again.
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