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The 5 best Caribbean spots in Columbus

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Published on June 12, 2019
The 5 best Caribbean spots in ColumbusPlantain Café | Photo: Faith A./Yelp

Craving Caribbean food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Caribbean spots around Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Plantain Café

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Topping the list is Plantain Café. Located at 77 E. Gay St. downtown, the Cuban and Caribbean spot is the highest-rated Caribbean restaurant in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 217 reviews on Yelp.

2. Ena's Caribbean Kitchen

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Next up is North Linden's Ena's Caribbean Kitchen, situated at 2444 Cleveland Ave. With four stars out of 188 reviews on Yelp, the Caribbean spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Island Vibes Restaurant

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South Linden's Island Vibes Restaurant, located at 1558 Cleveland Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Caribbean spot four stars out of 65 reviews.

4. Val's of the Caribbean

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Val's of the Caribbean, a Caribbean and Cajun/Creole spot in Independence Village, is another go-to, with four stars out of 50 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6820 Refugee Road to see for yourself.

5. Ava's Taste Of The Caribbean

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Finally, there's Ava's Taste Of The Caribbean, a Tri-Village favorite with 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews. Stop by 999 King Ave. to hit up the food truck and Caribbean spot next time the urge strikes.


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