COOL SHADE

388 Blue Hill Ave, Boston
(617) 238-5894

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Mose

Best oxtail I’ve ever had! Trust me, I’ve tried oxtail from just about everywhere in the Tri-State area, and this place stands out. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steven B

Best Jamaican I've tasted. Thank you for being here and now Cool Shade!??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew French

This is not the place to come if you're in a hurry. They were slammed with a steady stream of take-out orders, Ubereats drivers, etc. Our food took quite a while to arrive, and we only got it because I got up and asked about it after our friends who ordered after us got their food before us. They had put it aside, because they weren't sure who had ordered it. It took even longer for another friend's food to arrive, because they forgot to drop his chicken wings in the fryer when he ordered them. But they were very apologetic about it, and ultimately, everything worked out.

When the food arrived, it was spectacular. The beef patties were delicious, with a generous portion of filling. The oxtail stew was some of the best I've ever had. The spicy shrimp were incredibly flavorful and fresh. And the mac n cheese is gooey, cheesy, and addictive.

Would I come back? Absolutely. But I would likely order ahead.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Patty

Kennon Davis

It’s dead on the inside as far as atmosphere but that oxtail ? the loaded patty ? this fish? even the rice and peas ? you can’t go wrong at this spot. I will say the Rasta pasta has a sweetness to it that through me off at first but now I mess with it

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 2

Anthony Carey

Went here during my vacation staff was super friendly and food was a1 would recommend to any one taking a vacation to stop by and visit this amazing restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans

Kimberly Price

I asked for jerk chicken and they gave me BBQ chicken that is spicy. If you like authentic ic jerk chicken do not come here because they will give you

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Chev Devine

I was left disappointed after driving almost an hour to get some Jamaican food, waited for a hour and half for our food. As a born Jamaican I was so disappointed with the food taste, food was salty, no authentic Jamaican taste to the food at all. Only real Jamaican would understand what I'm saying here. These Jamaican so call restaurants needs to get it together mon!!'

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Patty

Donna Stewartson

The best chicken soup ever and service awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jon Luc

Beautiful decor and delicious Jamaican cuisine. I would highly recommend the loaded patty and shrimp rasta pasta. The prices are a little high, but I will be back to try out some other dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loaded Patty

Gary Rule

The best jerk chicken I've had since Jamaica. My wife and I have tried many Jamaican restaurants in a number of different states, and this was the best we've had since our last trip to the island.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans

Natalia Greenidge

The food is good but the wait is longer than it should be. I would order ahead next time. I really liked the loaded patty. Nice decoration inside. Calm place to sit if it’s not busy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Tanya H

My stew chicken plate was stew bones no meat, and the loaded pattys mac and cheese is bland. The coca bread is amazing though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Patty

LEISA CLARKE

Never a disappointment in my meal. Love the patties

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stew Chicken with Choice of Side Plantains and Vegetables, Jerk Chicken Wrap, Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans, Fries, Rice and Peas, Patty

Shanique Lewis

When I tell you, this place never disappoints. From the service down to the food presentation. May the lord continue to bless and guide them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans, Rice and Peas, Fried Chicken with Choice of Side Plantains and Vegetables, Rasta Pasta

James Tunis

Service was horrible, my order ended up getting taken by someone else. 5 people that came in after me and went to the counter to order ended up getting their food before mines. The food itself is tasty but for an hour wait its not worth it. The vibe of the place is amazing though. If the service was better this restaurant would be 5/5 stars

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

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