Is Carena's Jamaican Grille Still Open? Update (Richmond, VA)

Current status

As of September 2026, Carena's Jamaican Grille is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Primary source
carenasrva.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website carries a 2026 copyright notice and was last modified 2026-09-08, listing current hours and an active ordering system, and Google Places shows the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 31, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 7102 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Carena's Jamaican Grille, listed under Chesterfield, Virginia when the episode aired, in "Off the Beaten Path" (aired 2020-01-03), highlighting its authentic Jamaican cuisine served in a casual setting. Google Places locates the restaurant at 7102 Midlothian Turnpike, which falls within Richmond city limits rather than Chesterfield County, though the two jurisdictions meet along that corridor. According to the restaurant's website, which carries a 2026 copyright notice and was last modified on 2026-09-08, the business currently posts weekly hours, including holiday closures for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving, and offers online ordering for lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Google Places lists the business as operational at that address, matching the website's current content. No reporting was found describing any change in ownership or location since the episode aired.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 31, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Off the Beaten Path
What was featured
authentic Jamaican cuisine in a casual South Richmond setting
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Carena's Jamaican Grille

Frequently asked questions

Is Carena's Jamaican Grille still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Carena's Jamaican Grille is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Carena's Jamaican Grille after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Carena's Jamaican Grille, listed under Chesterfield, Virginia when the episode aired, in "Off the Beaten Path" (aired 2020-01-03), highlighting its authentic Jamaican cuisine served in a casual setting. As of September 2026, Carena's Jamaican Grille is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Carena's Jamaican Grille located?

7102 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Carena's Jamaican Grille?

Season 31, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 3, 2020. The episode is titled “Off the Beaten Path”.

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Visit info

Address
7102 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
carenasrva.com

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Sources

  • carenasrva.com — http://carenasrva.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.501659,-77.52690160000002

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