Our Caribbean Journey
A Taste of Paradise
Tropics Island Grill is serving the flavors of the Caribbean in the heart of Central Virginia. Our vibrant and welcoming restaurant showcases our commitment to using the freshest ingredients, creating authentic dishes, and providing a memorable dining experience. From jerk chicken to seafood, our menu offers a delightful fusion of Caribbean flavors that will transport you to the islands. Whether you're a local or a visitor, come and indulge in the tropical delights of Tropics Island Grill today.
Tropics Island Grill Menu 106 S. 15th AVE, Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 636-7041 https://order.toasttab.com/online/tropics-island-grill/
Appetizers
These dishes are great for sharing
Jerk Chicken Wings
Traditional Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
Small
$8.99
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Large
$15.99
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Yaad salad
A garden-fresh salad with seasonal greens, tomato and carrots. (Add Protein Jerk Chicken or salmon $4.99)
$5.99
Tropics Calamari
Crispy fried with peppers and dipping sauce
$12.99
Chicken Tenders
3pc Tenders & Fries. Hand breaded with choice of sauce
$12.99
Conch Fritters
With sweet and tangy cocktail sauce
$14.99
Plantain
Fried Green/Ripe Plantain
$2.99
Soup
Soup of the day: Chicken, Vegetable or goat head.
Small
$7.99
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Large
$9.99
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Fried Chicken wings
Tropics Sweet and Hot Sauce
Small
$8.99
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Large
$15.99
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BBQ Chicken Wings
Traditional Island Fried Chicken with sweet spicy barbeque.
Small
$8.99
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Large
$15.99
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Main Dishes
A diverse range of flavorful dishes which are all sourced from the best local and regional Suppliers.
Jerk Chicken
Grilled Jerk Chicken Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
Small
$13.99
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Large
$16.99
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Curry Chicken
Jamaican Curry well seasoned with vegetable and Carrots. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
Small
$12.99
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Large
$14.99
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Tropics Fry Chicken
Tradition Island Fried Chicken with a hint of spicy sweet sauce. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
Small
$13.99
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Large
$16.99
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Fry Barbeque Chicken
Traditional Island Fried Chicken with sweet spicy barbeque. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
Small
$13.99
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Large
$16.99
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Brown Stew Chicken
Served with Rice and peas or White rice wit cabbage or vegetable (Add Mac N Cheese $5.49)
Small
$12.99
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Large
$14.99
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Oxtail
Braised Oxtail well seasoned stewed down with butter beans and carrots and served with rice and peas and cabbage (Add Mac N Cheese $5.49)
Small
$16.99
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Large
$20.99
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Curry Goat
Jamaican curried Goat with carrots, cubed potatoes, and spices. served with rice and peas or white rice with Cabbage or vegetables. (Mac-N- Cheese $5.49)
Small
$15.99
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Large
$17.99
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Pepper Steak
With peppers, onions, carrots and sauce, served with white rice and peas and cabbage or vegetables. ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$24.99
Grilled Steak
Grilled the way you like it with Jerk seasoning and spices. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$24.99
*Pick 2 Combo
Pick two meats ( *not including Steak, fish or Seafood) Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$24.99
Rasta Pasta
made with Penne noodles, crunchy peppers and other spices and vegetables in a creamy sauce. (Add Jerk Chicken, shrimp or salmon extra charge)
Regular
$13.99
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Shrimp
$16.99
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Salmon
$17.99
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Jerk Chicken
$16.99
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Seafood
Try our Tropics Whole red snapper, Salmon, Whiting, Shrimps or Lobster tail.
Escovitch Red Snapper
Topped with traditional Escovitch sauce with all the toppings. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$23.99
Steam Red Snapper
Steamed with peppers, okra, onions, carrots and spices.
$24.99
Brown Stew Red Snapper
Stewed down in tomato sauce, peppers, onions and carrots. served with white rice or rice and peas with cabbage or vegetables. Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$23.99
Roast Red Snapper
Lightly roasted in foil on the grill with carrots, okra and peppers. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$24.99
Grilled Snapper
Char grilled with pepper, carrots and onions. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$23.99
Coconut Curry Salmon
Jamaican Curry in a coconut sauce with carrots, peppers, onions and spices. served with white rice or rice and peas and cabbage or vegetables.
$21.99
Coconut Curry Snapper
Jamaican Curry in a coconut sauce with carrots, peppers, onions and spices. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$24.99
Grilled salmon
Char grilled and coated with honey butter sauce topped with green onions and spices. served with rice and peas or mashed potato or vegetables. ( Add Mac N Cheese $5.49)
$21.99
Whiting
Lightly breaded and deep fried. served with fries or rice and peas and cabbage or white rice.
Fried
$17.99
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Escoveitch
$20.99
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*All Fish can be done with Run-Down
Coconut Curry sauce with peppers green onions and carrots.
$24.99
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp Rundown in coconut curry sauce, pepper green onions, onions, and carrots. served with rice and peas or white rice and cabbage or vegetables.
$19.99
Grilled Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp Char Grilled on open flame, topped with peppers onions and carrots. Served with Rice and Peas or White rice and Steam Cabbage or Vegetable ( Add Mac N cheese $5.49)
$21.99
Lobster Tail
Grilled Lobster Tail done over open flame with jerk garlic butter sauce and Jamaican herbs and spices. Also available as coconut curried. served with white rice or rice and peas and cabbage or vegetables.(Add Mac N Cheese 5.49)
$24.99
Seafood platter
Grilled Shrimp, breaded calamari, fried whiting fish, one main lobster tail (Filet Red Snapper $6.99 extra/whole red snapper 14.99 extra) served with rice and peas and Yaad salad. (Surf N Turf option of adding or Grill Steak) for the listed surf N turf price. no additional substitution allowed.
Fried
$49.99
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Grilled
$49.99
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Surf N Turf
$69.99
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Ackee and saltfish
Jamaica's national dish; served with rice and peas and cabbage or white rice. you can request fried or boiled dumplings for an additional charge.
$21.99
Quick Bites
Hand Held foods
Beef Jamaican Patty
Tradition Jamaican meat Pie in a with flaky crust.
Beef
$3.75
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Chicken Jamaican Patty
Tradition Jamaican meat Pie in a with flaky crust meat.
$4.25
Veggie Jamaican Patty
$4.50
Spinach Patty
$4.50
Jerk Wrap
Choice of Chicken, Shrimp or Salmon. with Lettuce, tomato, onions, peppers, and spices.
Chicken
$11.99
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Shrimp
$12.99
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Salmon
$12.99
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Jerk Turkey Burger
Grilled over open flame and seasoned with jerk seasoning and other spices with onions, Lettuce, and tomato.
$11.99
Jerk Chicken Burger
Jerk chicken breast well seasoned and topped with lettuce, tomato and onions.
$11.99
Coco bread
Traditional Jamaican coco bread nice and buttery inside soft on the outside. goes well with Jamaican patty.
$3.25
Kids Menu
Fish and Chips
Hand Breaded fried fish sticks served with fries.
$12.99
Chicken tenders
Fried golden brown served with fries.
$11.99
Chicken Burger
Grilled Chicken Breast sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and onions served with fries.
$11.99
Kids Lunch/Dinner
Brown Stew Chicken, Tropics Fried Chicken, Curry Chicken, or Barbeque Fried Chicken. served with rice and peas and cabbage.
$7.99
Beverages
Natural Fruit Drinks, Fruit Drinks, Coconut Water Sorrel, Sodas, and Bottled Water.
Fresh Natural Fruit Drinks
Pine Ginger, Carrot Ginger, Beetroot Ginger Fruit Punch Sorrel.
$4.99
Coconut Water
Natural Coconut Water
$4.99
Bottled Juice
Fruit Drinks
$3.99
Jamaican Soda
Kola Champagne, Ginger Beer, Pineapple
$2.50
Ting
Jamaica's Favorite grapefruit soda.
$2.75
Fountain Soda's
Fountain Soda
$3.19
Bottled Water
Purified Bottled Water
$1.99
Sweet Tea
$3.19
Lemonade
$3.19
Red Bull
$5.49
Cranberry Juice
$4.39
Orange Juice
$4.39
Pineapple Juice
$4.39
Irish Moss
$5.25
Roots
$7.00
Coconut Water
$4.99
Dessert
Carrot Cake
$4.99
Fruit Cake
Traditional Fruit from the Caribbean
$4.99
Banana Bread
Banana, flour, sugar, and spices.
$2.99
Plantain Tart
Traditional Caribbean sweet pastry with plantain or other fruits and sweet crusted taste. Flavors may vary.
$3.29
*Surprise Dessert
Surprise desserts may be available *Market Price.
$4.99
Sides
Additional side dishes or single item side order
Mac N Cheese
$5.49
Fries
Golden French fries
$3.99
Yaad salad
A garden-fresh salad with seasonal greens, tomato and carrots. (Add Protein Jerk Chicken or salmon $4.99)
$5.99
Rice and peas
$4.99
white Rice
$3.99
Cabbage
$3.99