Jamaican Restaurants near York, ON

“Jonny the waiter was not only attentive, but also so catering to the needs of our group. He made sure our drinks were always topped up during the live band also while caring for a full out door patio. Matty in the back who carried out my steak did an incredible job not only was it cooked to satisfactory but it was above and beyond what my expectations were I had the best experience I could have asked for and would recommend to anyone i possibly could.

Parking: Tons of parking“

“Im a regular customer, food's great but I've had only the jerk chicken, service by wife or hubby's great, atmosphere's very inviting, friendly. Taken friends there, they love it too.There's a counter to sit and eat at but it's generally a take out place“

“Great place great people amazing food ... it's hard to find place we're you actually get what you pay for these Days.. they have daily specials and everything's good you get so much flavour and food for your money this place is becoming a more then Regular stop for me I'd definitely recommend trying it ......parking is a bit crazy but it's worth it

Parking: It's a strip mall soon parking is a little tight but worth it for the food“

“The food was great, I had jerk chicken, rice and peas, and slaw on the side. I’m still trying to figure out what the dressing on the slaw was because it tasted so fresh and fruity instead of that gross mayo type sauce that a lot of people use. I don’t live anywhere near Toronto so I don’t know when I’ll get the chance to visit again, but highly recommend!“

“Exceptional great culinary skills unique and tasty food friendly atmosphere“

“I love the jerk chicken and good prices but customer service not great. Every time I go there I request a side of coleslaw and say I will pay extra for it. I don't understand why I can't have more than a spoonful of coleslaw??? Last time I got the excuse that there was a shortage of cabbage which is nonsense. It's ridiculous too.

Parking: Couple spots in front onlymaybe in back not sure“

“We live in New Jersey but we have been to Jamaica 30 times or more. I love Jamaican food. This food was as good or better than any food I’ve eaten in Jamaica. There were 8 of us. Between us we had oxtail red bean soup, curry goat, jerk chicken, fried okra, fried plantains, jerk fries with aioli sauce, chicken curry, slow baked jerk wings and 4 of the deserts. Everything was seasoned well. The spice levels were perfect. Savory and delicious. The reception and service were welcoming and enthusiastic. The ambiance felt truly Jamaican. Every aspect of our dining experience was wonderful. Go, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Fabulous jerk chicken and oxtail. Thank you for a wonderful, fresh and savoury experience. We'll be back soon!“

“The best Caribbean food I’ve found in Toronto and definitely the area. We love their jerk chicken (with rice and peas or the potatoes) and ox tail, especially the ox tail pasta. Incredible place, friendly people. I recommend ordering in advance to cut down on wait time.“

“Absolutely so grateful to God I found this place! Best curry chicken I have ever had, so tender and not spicy, but flavorful. Annet the owner even went out of her way to prepare a makeshift salad because I couldn't have rice — just outstanding service with a smile. Highly recommend their chicken patties as well!“

“yes, their portions are great. Jerk chicken poutine changed my life“

“Small restaurant with a super hospitable, approachable and friendly staff. While dining, there was nice reggae music playing in the background. Typical Jamaican restaurant menu with a few unique items and custom drinks. The food was average tasting and well presented. I was educated about the history and how the restaurant was established which was enjoyable. My overall experience was positive and I would consider returning in the future. check my video review of this restaurant.“

“Service was excellent. The Jerk Chicken chow mein and popcorn shrimp fried rice were both fantastic!! A little pricey but the portions are large and easily provided for another meal for two at home. Would definitely return.“

“I really like their jerk chicken stuffed patties. One highlight of this restaurant is their coleslaw; it’s creamy and has a pleasant taste.

PS. If you need to work on your biceps you should try opening the door. It’s really heavy.“

“Gerrys is the spot. I first went there maybe 20 years ago. It was way after close. The owner was out front and I started talking with him. He went in, opened up and fixed me a plate. Every time I go to Toronto, it is the first place I go. Big up Donavon. Always filled my belly and treated me like fam. I wish all businesses ran like this. I am super loyal to them. I no longer live in Toronto, but I always recommend them to anyone I know there. Thanks for being you guys. Best stew chicken around.“

“I just had their Jerk Chicken, Rice and peas with the salad. It was delicious! Not too spicy but has a nice kick, and I really like the salad. Inwas brought here by a friend and I am glad she did because I will be back!!! Good portions for their prices and staff were nice.

Parking: The Plaza is busy and most spots are taken, there was a good amount of parking when I went but I could see it filling up around lunch time.“

“This spot is a hidden gem. The food was delicious, and the service is great. I went there on a Monday night at 9pm, and the lady who served me was a sweetheart. The music was old school rnb mixes and really amplified a nostalgic atmosphere, which is what made me eat there instead of to go.“

“Orlando’ restaurant is a great place if you are looking for authentic, top quality Jamaican cuisine. So far i have been there twice, first time had the oxtail and this time the curry goat. Both times were excellent!!! Today had the added bonus of meeting both Mr. and Mrs Orlando and let me say they are a delight, not only because the make great food but we had a very enjoyable conversation. This is a definite must try!!! You wont be disappointed !!!“

“When I find Caribbean Style restaurants that interest me I generally order the same items all at once to gauge how good the restaurant is to see if it's worth coming back in case I didn't like a particular item. I ordered Curry Goat, Curry Chicken, Curry Shrimp all with white rice and to round off the order half a chickens worth of Jerk chicken. The staff were super friendly and OCHA (the chef) was super enthusiastic about his cooking and even offered me samples of his rice and peas and showed me the real coconuts that he splits open to flavour his rice. The Curry Goat was very tender and obvious care was taken to remove cartilage and undesirable parts of the meat because I didn't get one "bad" piece which is pretty shocking in its own right compared to all the other restaurants. The Curry Shrimp is a favorite order of my wife's and the pieces of shrimp were large and plentiful. The Curry chicken was very good, I have to say though I didnt eat much of it as I was already super full from the goat at this point but the flavors were spot on and not spicy. The Jerk chicken was flavoured very well and wasn't spicy so my two year old age most of it along with the delicious pasta salad. Overall I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys Caribbean food that isn't spicy and will 100% be going back.“

“The BEST Jerk in the city! Amazing place that is family owned and the food is served with love and large portions! Amazing Jerk, Patties, Curry and BBQ!“

“Sometimes the food is okay but it's a hit or miss. Recently bought a curried goat & Rice dinner Recently, it had too much gravey and the meat seemed as if they scraped the bottom of the pot. Sometimes the food is very salty and customer experience needs to be improved. Being courteous and pleasant goes a long way.“

“OMG!!!!! HANDS DOEN THE BEST CARRIBEAN FOOD IN THE CITY OF TORONTO!! THIIISSSS IS REEEEAL COMFORTING SOUL FOOD! I FELT LIKE I WAS BACK HOME IN JAMAICA EATING AT A AUTHENTIC RESTAURANT!! PLEASE DONT SLEEP ON #ZONE6 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ZONE 6 FOR ALL YOUR LUNCH N DINNER NEEDS 100/10 THE SERVICE IT TOP-TIER! AAAA+ OVERALL EXPERIENCE! THANK YOU THE GREAT FOOD AND A SUPER FUN DINNING EXPERIENCE“

“Food is always great! Especially the royal combo, I tell everyone about this place! Unfortunately the lady who’s taking orders/ cashier in the evening has absolutely no customer service skills whatsoever!!! It’s actually disgusting how she deals with customers and still has a job! On several occasions she has proved this! It’s sorry to say that I’m definitely reconsidering on ever coming back to this place.“

“First time trying this restaurant. When we arrived our contact information was taken and were asked to go to the washroom to wash our hands. Then we were seated. Great customer service, sweet reggae music in the background, nice size portions and everything we ordered tasted good (stew beef with dumplin and green banana, bbq chicken w/ rice and peas and curried shrimp roti. We will be back!“

“Great place. Staff are hard working and very friendly/courteous. Washrooms were spotless. Although this is a humble establishment, you can tell that the owner places the highest emphasis on creating a timeless environment for their clientele.“

“Been trying to check out this place and finally today we were able to.
Straight forward grocery store, they have fresh patties if you want
Picked up a 24pk box
There's free parking behind the building for customers
$26. /24 pcs“

“Where else in the world can you find Jamaican-Italian fusion cuisine? Yet, here it is - in Toronto, at Rasta Pasta. Discovered during an evening walk through Kensington Market, I returned on a sunny Friday afternoon. I loved the sign in the interior that read, "The Jamaican and Italian cultures are similar in their love of food and desire to share it with others." Words of truth.

Pushing my own boundaries, I decided to try a dish that I never had the courage to try before: Ox tail.

And it wasn't scary, it was delicious. The meat was tender, and it was "fall off the tail" good. The sauce had a nice tangy edge to it. For a first-timer with ox tail, I could not have been happier. The rice and beans which accompanied the ox tail had good texture, but was a little bland in taste - I was hoping for something with a bit more of a spicy, flavourful kick.

Next time, I hope to try more of the fusion offerings - Rasta Pasta gnocchi with ackee and saltfish.

The atmosphere on the patio, on Kensington Avenue near Baldwin was bustling - people, cars and carts all over the street. Shop keepers and customers all mingling and doing business in every direction. Rasta Pasta gave a front seat to it all - where else would you want to be on a sunny Friday afternoon?

(Patio space is limited, so try to get in there and mix with it.)“

“Rum Punch for sure. good food, Good service!“

“Never went there in person,

But I order a couple of times on Uber Eats and everything was great.

The food was great the chicken is juicy and tender and the oxtail was amaizing and soo tender. The portion is great and massive, the price is great and even the delivery was quick and with everything that I ordered.

Totally recommend to everyone.“

“The food is absolutely authentic only thing missing from my experience was the sand sun and sea. We started with the conch soup which was a straight 10, then we had the brown stewed fish with bammy and Mek mi tell yuh somn mannnn it was everything. As in a seafood lover, dis a mi new favourite spot yah now!!!!100% recommend“

“I came there for AUNTY DONNA THAT FOOD WAS THE BEST WISH YOU COULD TEACH ME HOW TO COOK THE FISH AND THE RICE“

“Flavorful jerk chicken not too spicy. Can’t beat the pric, $5.00 lunch special including rice and peas and slaw. Cooked on an out charcoal grill for a natural smoky flavour. Someone mentioned pink chicken but I’m sure this is from the natural smoke. Mine was cooked perfectly.“

“Wow wow wow as a Jamaican now I can say I found a real Jamaican restaurant who understands Jamaican taste I have tried so many restaurants and tell you the truth it’s garbage I swear these Jamaican restaurants cooking for Canadian born people if you are a Jamaican and you want to taste that real authentic Jamaican food this the place to be ????????????????????????“

“The BEST Jerk in the city! Amazing place that is family owned and the food is served with love and large portions! Amazing Jerk, Patties, Curry and BBQ!“

“Great Jerk and a real Bargain.
Been here the first time because of multiple recommendations I have found online. For not even 10$ (9.50$ as of June 2024) you will get at at the daily special lunch deal a nice amount of Jerk, Rice with beans, Plantains, Coleslaw and a bottle of water.
The staff was also super friendly and quick.
A+, ?“

“I buy tinnels Jamaican patties from the Real Canadian Superstore in Scarborough frozen. The price for a box of 10 for $10.49. I love the mild and spicy beef.

We have tried so many patties over the years but these are king!“

“I love the food, prices are amazing! and that new Verve drink they have taste great“

“I love the food, prices are amazing! and that new Verve drink they have taste great“

“We ordered by Uber Eats. We got out order quickly and it was hot & yummy! Portion size was very generous. We will definitely be return customers.“

“The BEST Jerk in the city! Amazing place that is family owned and the food is served with love and large portions! Amazing Jerk, Patties, Curry and BBQ!“

“The BEST Jerk in the city! Amazing place that is family owned and the food is served with love and large portions! Amazing Jerk, Patties, Curry and BBQ!“

“Food here was AMAZING! Due to covid this was an Uber Eats order but you would never know it was delivery. The food was hot and fresh! The jerk chicken was moist and full of flavor. You could taste the spices from the skin down to the meat. Bone included! The plantains were soft, sweet, juicy and when you bit into it, the flavor just exploded in your mouth! If you’re in the Vaughn area of Toronto I HIGHLY RECOMMEND stopping by if you’re craving Caribbean food!“

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“Had jerk chicken. partner oxtail. both were just perfect. chicken soft and not dry, rice perfectly cooked. the oxtail seemed to melt in our mouths. I'll definitely be trying more. 100% recommend and to the beautiful soul who made her recommendations and was so lovely my thanks. square one location around noon on Thursday july 11.“

“Great spot for a quick and tasty meal. If you’re looking for an alternative to boring but healthy salads, I recommend the Yard Salad with boneless jerk chicken breast, mango dressing and scotch bonnet mayo. I would give it 5 stars if it was a bit cheaper but not taking that away from the place as everything has skyrocketed in price these days.“

“Tucked away off Kipling in Etobicoke, Caribbean Cuisine is the spot where the real taste of Jamaica hits the streets of Toronto. This place? It’s not just a restaurant; it’s a vibe, an experience, where every bite feels like a trip to the islands.Running the show is Jeanette, the queen of the kitchen and the heart of the joint. She’s got this cool, welcoming vibe that makes everyone feel like family. Her presence is like a stamp of authenticity, guaranteeing you’re about to dive into something legit.Now, let's talk about the main event: the large brown stew snapper. This dish is fire. Imagine the freshest snapper you've ever had, slow-cooked to perfection in a stew that’s got just the right kick of spice, sweetness, and tang. It's the kind of meal that makes you pause after the first bite, close your eyes, and just vibe with the flavors dancing around your palate.Service here? On point. The crew moves like a well-oiled machine, with genuine smiles and an urban coolness that adds to the whole experience. They’re quick, they know their stuff, and they make sure your glass is never empty and your plate’s always full of goodness.Jeanette and her team have created more than just a place to eat. They’ve built a spot in Etobicoke where the beats of Jamaica pulse through the flavors, the music, and the atmosphere. It’s where you go when you want more than just food—you’re after an experience, a taste of the Caribbean soul right in Toronto.So, if you’re looking for that authentic Jamaican kick, Caribbean Cuisine off Kipling is where it’s at. It’s not just a meal; it’s an urban journey to Jamaica, no passport required“

“Great Halal Jamaican food. We had the large jerk chicken plate (feeds 2 people) and beef patties. The jerk chicken plate was flavourful. The Beef Patties were phenomenal. They were warm and fresh out of the oven. We especially enjoyed them. The service was great and the person who served us was incredibly kind. I recommend checking out Fahmee Bakery if you have the chance!“

“We tried this spot for the first time as we randomly found it from Google. We tried the oxtail, jerk chicken and ackee and salt fish. The spice level was nice as it had a good kick to it but not overpowering. The food overall had good flavour but found it a bit too salty.“

“Worst curry goat dinner I ever had..bland in flavour with basically no curry sauce. I would rate this dinner as a one ⭐ The beef patty in a cocobun was out of this world. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I give their patties a five star, and their service.“

“red peas soup was very tasty and the steamed fish with turn cornmeal everything I ever eaten there is delicious“