Lawrence’s authentic Jamaican food, freshly prepared in our kitchen
AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN. ORIGINAL JAMAICAN.

Lawrence Caribbean.
A taste of Jamaica.

Rich with warm spices, our Jamaican jerk celebrates the flavors of our gorgeous, sea-swept island.

ISLAND ROOTS. CHARLOTTE HEART. SINCE 2015.
Authentic Jamaican recipes
Good food. Real ingredients.
Family-owned since 2015
Made with love in Charlotte
ISLAND FAVORITES, JUST FOR YOU

A little spice. A lot of soul.

The dishes you come for. The flavors you come back for.

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Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken sizzling on the grill
JAMAICAN ROOTS. CHARLOTTE HEART.

More than a meal.
A little piece of home.

Born in Jamaica and raised in Queens, Gavin Lawrence brings more than 40 years of cooking experience to every plate. Since opening our doors in 2015, we’ve been sharing the food and flavors we grew up loving.

We believe our food is only as good as the ingredients we use. No shortcuts. Just genuine Caribbean cooking and a warm welcome.

Meet the man behind the flavor
Gavin
“The happiest people don't have everything they just make the best of what they have”
Effie Lawrence
A LITTLE LOVE FROM OUR COMMUNITY
“Charlotte’s most flavorful Jerk”
Maria T · Google Review
A PEEK INSIDE OUR KITCHEN

Fresh off the grill.

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Jamaican jerk prepared for a gathering
GOOD FOOD BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER

Your celebration.
Our island flavor.

Bring everyone to the table with your Lawrence favorites. Explore catering, from jerk chicken and oxtails to the sides you love.

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YOUR LITTLE CORNER OF JAMAICA

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Find us in Charlotte

3011 West Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 299-0609

When to stop by

Mon–Thu · 11am–8pm
Fri–Sat · 11am–9pm
Sunday · Closed