Oxtail
Braised oxtail well seasoned, stewed down with butter beans and carrots and served with rice and peas and cabbage.
Hopewell, Virginia
Real Caribbean, Cooked With Fire
Braised oxtail, smoky jerk chicken, and island soul served fresh in Hopewell, VA. Tender, seasoned to the bone, and made with love.
Order OnlineA Taste of the Islands in Hopewell
At Tropics Island Grill, every plate carries the warmth of the Caribbean. We slow-cook our oxtail until it falls off the bone, fire up jerk chicken over real heat, and simmer curry goat with the spices that make it sing. Generous portions, fresh cooking, and flavor seasoned down to the bone - that's the promise. Come hungry, leave happy, and taste why Hopewell keeps coming back for more.
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Straight From Our Regulars
4.3 · 1,071 ratings
My favorite meal to eat after a long week! This meat is tender and seasoned down to the bine(literally) cabbage made with love and seasoning, as a Caribbean person, this is real Caribbean cuisine. When you eat it, just know you're gonna have a good day
Chelsea A
My Favorite Restaurant!! If you are going to spend good money on food it should be right everytime and Tropics does not miss! It always tastes good, its always fresh, and its always enough to fill you up. Idk who told them to put those little potatoes in the stew chicken but it is the best part and the mac and cheese set it off every time. Best Jamaican food this side of RVA hands down!
Tonicia J
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Find Us
106 South 15th AvenueHopewell, VA 23860
Call
(804) 636-7041When the Kitchen's Firing
- Sun
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Mon
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tue
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wed
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Good to Know
What meals do you serve?
Tropics Island Grill serves bold American cuisine with a Caribbean flair, perfect for family dinners, casual lunches, and special occasions. Our menu features island favorites like tender Braised Oxtail stewed with butter beans and carrots, served with rice and peas. Guests love our smoky Jerk Chicken, rich Jamaican Curry Goat, and char-grilled Honey Butter Salmon. Whether you're craving comfort food or island-inspired flavors, Tropics Island Grill in Hopewell, VA has something for everyone.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Tropics Island Grill is located at 106 S 15th Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860.
What areas do you serve?
Tropics Island Grill proudly serves Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Chester, Chesterfield, Prince George, Fort Lee, Ettrick, Matoaca, and Dinwiddie, VA.
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