Shooks A Taste of Jamaica

I don’t usually leave reviews but this place changed me.

I’ve been coming to Niagara Falls for over 20 years and I’m actually mad no one told me about this hidden gem sooner. Nestled just off the overpriced tourist strip is one of the best meals I’ve had in my entire life and I’m doing my best to keep this clean so they can actually use the review.

I ordered the large jerk chicken and from the first bite I knew I was in trouble. Not only was the chicken cooked to absolute perfection — juicy, flavorful, tender — but the rice… oh man, the rice. I’m Middle Eastern. I know rice. And this was easily the best rice I’ve ever had with a jerk plate. Normally I leave most of the rice behind. Not here. I scraped the container clean.

I had planned to save the food for later but curiosity got the best of me. I popped the lid in the parking lot and next thing you know I’m sitting there with an empty plate, completely satisfied. Mind you, I was steps away from one of the eight wonders of the world and still, this food made a random side street the highlight of my trip.

If you’re anywhere near Niagara Falls, skip the strip and eat here. You won’t regret it.

Delicious food that was clearly made with love and pride.

Jeff the chef was very friendly! This was my first experience with jerk chicken and it was delicious! Good food for a good price, definitely recommended the jerk and fried chicken.

Great food! Friendly place

I ordered oxtail it was good but the rice was hard and it looks like it made earlier on the day and served later.

We were a large group and ordered various dishes. The food was mostly great, but the ones who ordered jerk chicken got rotten meat. This should never happen in a restaurant!

Great place. We ordered oxtail and stew chicken with rice and peas. It all tasted great!

Service was great and the food was amazing. Ordered the BBQ Chicken. Great portion sizes! 🔥🔥 They even hooked the kids up with complementary drinks!

Food was amazing!!! Oxtail is a must try 🙏🏽

I got the Goat Curry Roti and it was like a burrito but it tasted good! I met one of the owners Jeff the Chef and he was so sweet. The oxtail is definitely the star of the show though, delicious. Great food, great banter, great atmosphere. Would return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Meal, Patty

Great service and even better food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's really a taste of Jamaica! The food is amazing the service is inviting and the environment feels like home. I had the opportunity to meet the chef behind the amazing food and it was a pleasure! BIGG UP Jeff for your blessed hands and delightful atmosphere ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was awesome. Jerk chicken was fantastic great friendly service. Will definately try again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roti

If you are looking for real authentic Jamaican food, this is the place! I ordered a small Ox Tail dinner with coleslaw, peas and rice. Your taste buds will be dancing 💃🏽 I will definitely go back.

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best food in town. If you wanna eat the best rice beans and beef, get yourself to this place asap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Meal, Large