Chicken, pork and seafood anchor Caribbean food at The Whistling Bird in Virginia, MN, with pickup available for your meal.
Order onlineLamb Curry
$26.95
Stewed lamb in coconut-tomato curry with rice and peas.
“This was a perfect spot for our family. We all loved our food and the servers are the best. The lamb curry, coconut mahi, and bacon wrapped shrimp were all phenomenal. Fruity cocktails are tasty and brighten a winter day. Highly recommend!”
A la Carte Rice & Peas
$5.95
Caribbean-style rice cooked with peas, served as a simple a la carte side.
“An amazing experience with incredible atmosphere , ambiance and a to kill for menu . Felt like I was in key west having delicious Caribbean food . Strongly recommend the rice and beans and plantains with the jerk chicken . Compliments to the chef !”
Jerked Pork Tenderloin
$23.95+
Jerk-marinated pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon, with rice and plantains.
“Wonderful meal. The chicken wing appetizers, bread and garlic butter were delicious. The entree (jerked pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon and rice) was also very good. Would definitely go back.”
Jerk Platter
$29.95+
Chicken, bacon-wrapped shrimp, and pork come with rice and sweet plantains.
“Great spot. Decor and vibe are cool. The server was fun and attentive. The food was fantastic. The jerk platter was so good and also the smoothies!”
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers (GF)
$17.95
Shrimp wrapped in bacon gets a sweet chili glaze and grilled pineapple.
“Incredible food and service. The bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp were so tasty. Also the brussel sprouts were a great selection. I'll be back. Our server was so kind and helpful. Thanks Sky”
Blackened Mahi
$26.95
Blackened mahi with pineapple salsa, rice and peas, and sweet plantains.
“I love the Salmon bites! I had the Ribey. That was melt under your mouth. The blakened mahi was delicious lobed the plantains. Sky is a attentive server, loved her personality.”
Coconut Crusted Shrimp
$26.95
Coconut-crusted shrimp, with optional sides and add-ons available.
“Eaten here several times. Wait staff is friendly and efficient. They made sure we were enjoying our experience. Atmosphere is relaxing and casual. There isn’t one thing we haven’t enjoyed! Favorite go to appetizers are the bacon wrapped shrimp, chips with pineapple salsa, and french fries with hollandaise sauce. Favorite entrees are stuffed salmon and coconut shrimp. Favorite drinks are Sangria and Red Stripe beer. It’s become a favorite for a late lunch or supper, and we make a point to stop whenever drive through Gilbert.”
Coconut Crusted Chicken
$23.95
Coconut-coated chicken with optional hot or regular curry sauce.
“Solid location for Caribbean food. Arguably the best wings in the entire iron range! Super positive atmosphere, and maybe the best service in the Iron Range. You can’t go wrong, I’d keep coming back!”
Linguine with vegetables and coconut-lime curry; choose protein and heat.
“What a great surprise finding this place to eat. My first time and had this curry pasta dish Rasta Pasta - really prepared perfectly and the shrimp was so fresh! I will be a “regular” here! Yum!!”
“Absolutely wonderful food. 4 people salmon, burgers, and Rasta pasta. Everyone’s meal was great. Buy the lava drink!”
Tacos require a choice of blackened grilled shrimp or jerk pulled pork.
“The Chips are Underated! The chips and pineapple salsa are amazing. So are the Caribbean Tacos.”
“Excellent little gem of a restaurant on the Iron Range… and such a welcome departure from the standard fare available everywhere. We loved the shrimp tacos - a little kick with up-scale and amazing toppings, and the seafood stuffed salmon was terrific as well. Great drink selection and professional/friendly service with Gina taking care of us. We will definitely be back!”
The Whistling Bird serves Caribbean food with coconut-crusted mahi and chicken, plus marinated pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon and charbroiled, served with Jamaican rice and beans and sweet plantains.
Bird Fried Chicken comes with grilled pineapple, jerk spices and house cut fries. Blackened Mahi has pineapple salsa. Caribbean Tacos offer blackened grilled shrimp or jerk pulled pork.
Visit us in Virginia, MN for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Rasta Pasta has linguine, bell pepper, red onion, mushroom and spinach in coconut lime curry, with shrimp and hot sauce options.
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The Whistling Bird offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Cheeseburger and Kids Chicken Tenders.
Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.
