Ava's Taste Of The Caribbean — Restaurant in Columbus

I had the bbq jerk chicken and the goat curry (spicy) dinners along with an extra order of fried plantains, 2 servings of coco bread, and their homemade cheesecake (no nuts). The bbq jerk chicken is oh-so-tender with a smoky savory glaze very reminiscent of southern bbq, and with it comes the red beans and rice, cooked mixed vegetables, hush puppies, and fried plantains. Of these sides, the fried plantains and the hush puppies were the most noteworthy for their very sweet or very crispy but soft texture and taste respectively. Do note that from my background I am used to seeing chicken cut directly through the bone and served as is, so be mindful of the little bone shards that inevitably make their way around but they are not such a bother tbh. The goat curry (spicy) was tender as well, but not as much as the bbq jerk chicken, and the curry flavor together was very delightful while having that little bit of spice that made it very well rounded. With this was just the red beans and rice and cooked mixed veggies (un-noteworthy). Lastly onto my extra order of 2 servings of coco bread, I regret to have found out they are indeed literally bread rolls and for $4 each I felt my money might've been better spent elsewhere on the menu although they were warmed up and of a respectable size. Perhaps you should spend the extra on plantains like I ordered which, if it's not your jam then definitely don't get the carrot cake because that was... Not a complete disappointment is the nicest way to put it. The hush puppies may have been a better sweet warm treat than that. Yeah, order some extra hush puppies with your jerk chicken and call it an amazing dinner. I didn't take pictures but the other pictures are pretty accurate. Except for one of the pictures erroneously labeling the jerk chicken. I hope I make my way back around these parts to try other things on the menu however because there's something genuine here you'll...

There is no other time where I wanted to give a place 5 stars but ended up giving less. I actually considered giving 3 stars but didn’t because I don’t want to curb people from trying out their food.

The food is delicious. Ordered a bunch from jerk chicken to curry chicken and also the snapper. Their sauces and cook time is so good. Chicken was moist and snapper had a lot of taste.

So now why I would give them actually three stars. The snapper where it was delicious in the sauce, when it wasn’t, you could tell that it wasn’t fresh… it had that gamy taste which is hard to eat past. My biggest gripe is that the curry chicken burrito still had small bones in it. It’s ok to have bones when it’s a piece of chicken and you can visually see it.. it’s a big problem when it’s inside of something with no visibility.. it’s actually a serious health risk. All you need is one child who doesn’t properly chew to get a bone lodged in their throat or an adult who breaks a tooth. The last thing was their cinnamon bun.. not worth the price compared to taste.

Aside from this.. it...

At Ava’s, you’ll find Halal and Kosher Jamaican food that brings the best of both worlds.

The meals are crafted with care using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

From Jerk Chicken to Rasta Pasta and the comforting Brown Stew, every dish is packed with bold, authentic flavors.

It’s the kind of food that feels like it’s made just for you.

The best part? You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy it.

For less than $25, you can feed a family of four with a hearty, satisfying meal.

Ava’s is all about offering real value—delicious food that feels like a treat, without the high price tag.

Ava’s offers a sweet rewards program that lets you save more the more you spend.

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The atmosphere is warm, the service is friendly, and the food speaks for itself.

Ava’s is a nut-free facility, so you can enjoy your meal with peace of mind.

Whether you’re familiar with Jamaican cuisine or trying it for the first time, Ava’s is a place you’ll want...