Jamaican Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“The jerk chicken is the best no cap🥰“

“Awesome fun atmosphere. Very friendly staff. AMAZING BBQ Jerk Chicken and cabbage. One of my new go to places! Love this place!!“

“The food was delicious,I ordered jerk chicken, cabbage,Mac and jerk shrimp“

“PLEASE!! ! Take your money somewhere else! This place is a complete ripoff for MEDIOCRE food! How do you advertise something as a “ dinner” and then have the AUDACITY to charge people for rice and peas. That is soo absurd! It’s extremely expensive for trash food and rude service. Please go somewhere else.“

“I’m bias because this is my neighborhood jerk but to be fair all my jerk dinners have been on point. Rice and peas are a solid base and the spice of the sauce is the best compliment. Even the mac is even decent. Don’t have to trust me - Not like I’ve ever gone anywhere.“

“My first time there. I don't like that tomato sauce on the rice. It's not spicy and the one piece of plantae is that dessert i will not return“

“We were in town for a Blackhawks game and wanted something different. Glad we came here. Best jerk chicken and rice and peas we’ve ever had!“

“Ja’ Grill is a great find in Hyde Park. The atmosphere is lively, the music is on point, and the booths make the whole space feel comfortable and inviting. It’s the kind of place you settle into easily.

Our server was a standout. Friendly, attentive, and refreshingly honest. When we asked whether the portions were generous, she said yes and she meant it. That kind of straightforwardness goes a long way.

I had the chicken curry, which came well portioned with rice, lentils, cabbage, and carrots, plus four good pieces of chicken and potatoes. The flavor was solid and satisfying.

My boyfriend went with the oxtail plate, which was enormous. He was very hungry and left full. It’s a unique spin on a classic, not the most traditional preparation, but it holds its own.

Highly recommend if you’re in the Hyde Park area. Plenty of street parking on Park Boulevard, and the neighborhood itself is worth the trip.“

“delicious jerk catfish and delicious red snapper“

“Great food! And Great service! I found my new favorite place.“

“The food was delicious. I didn't take any pics unfortunately. I had the meat combo with oxtails and jerk wings with cabbage. Everything tasted so good. I can't wait to go back and try more food items. I am glad someone told me about this place. I got lucky. The prices are a plus.“

“I came in last night (03/14/25) before hitting the highway to head home, Food was AMAZING ! The only downside was I purchased the 2 meat + 2 side + an extra side & only received one of my meats. Total was almost $30. Didn’t realize until I was already home 2hrs away eating my meal. I received my jerk chicken, but not my stew meat (I think that’s what it’s called). I was the lady with the baby sitting down. I will say that buddy was back there doing all the work himself and that line kept piling up, so I get it. 😩 I just would've loved to have tasted the other meat & that mean my leftovers (that I’m eating rn) would be bigger 👏🏽🤣 lol“

“The. Food especially the children is delicious..not to hot or spicy that you are unable to eat it...the sides...are delicious.. I highly recommend....thank you sooo much for serving great food“

“Best jerk tacos in the city 🤤🔥💯“

“I've gone back three times this week. I feel the food was exquisite.
I got to enjoy the small tip and hot link. They did not have the pork hot link but they settled to do for a chicken. One chef's kiss It was delicious. But I will have to say, the winner for me is the jerk sauce. I really enjoyed that sauce. It was a 10 out of 10 on flavor the perfect balance of salty and spicy. It was magnificent to say the least. And then I did try the caramel cake, which was divine. It was a heavy pound cake with a delicious caramel sauce on top, and I also got to go and try the jerk. Egg rolls which was very delightful.

The service was nice, didn't have any complaints there.
And as far as the atmosphere goes is pleasant as simple.It's clean airy, and you don't feel like you.And some hole in the wall spot.

Pricing was appropriate for the quality of the food you received as well as the portion size.You will really get filled up for an affordable price.
I do plan to visit again this week as I really do.Enjoy their jerk chicken.That was the first dish I had there.And that jerk sauce, i'm telling y'all is amazing.In my opinion, I would just encourage you to go try it for yourself.Well worth the trip.“

“Food is Delicious I love they oxtails they fall off the bone and they Dark Chicken does as well season to perfection my fav Jerk Spot OutWest!!! Mind you I got all this for a reasonable price !!! Worth every dollar ! Wrapped with care no spilled in car !!“