Jamaican Restaurants in Philadelphia, PA

“I love Zion's Cuisine. It is a neighborhood gem and I will miss it if/ when I move out. I usually get brown stew chicken, beef stew, or pepper steak. The food is affordable, delicious, and healthy, and a large platter is good for 2-3 big meals (I do use rice from home to stretch it). Zion's is my go-to when I don't have the time or energy to make something decent for myself.No restaurant review is complete without a criticism, so: I wish they made it clear what is available each day. This goes for all Jamaican spots, but it seems like every day there is something they don't have. Knowing what's available with an updated list (instead of an interrogation at the order counter) would also give me the opportunity to try dishes I haven't before, such as their soups and breakfast items.Also, although their cabbage is the best Jamaican cabbage I've ever had, when I get cabbage and greens as sides I wish they would put my greens in the little slot for sides instead of always the cabbage. I end up with enough cabbage for two meals but only one meal worth of greens. Maybe greens are more expensive for them.. I will ask to pay extra for this next time and see what they say.Overall, Zion's is my favorite restaurant in the area and I am already looking forward to the next time I fall woefully behind on my food prep.

Dietary restrictions: Easy to eat gluten- and dairy-free“

“At the first moment you step in that place the personel give you a pleasant feeling. Very hospitable hosts, it is a good place to go out with your friends or with your date. Great food, talented chef, comfortable cost and generous service. Warmly recommended.“

“Great music, food and atmosphere! Tvs are set in place so you can watch your favorite sport that's playing live!“

“Easily the best oxtails I’ve had & you can’t beat the price point. The food is so delicious time and time again. I consistently order on DoorDash and delivery is always fast. The food is fresh and they’ve never let me down. I want to try other options one day, but the oxtails got me hooked.“

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“This place may seem a little off but don’t be afraid because inside is flavor like no other. The food was super yummy and the price was surprisingly reasonable. But the true gem was their homemade juice. We tried the watermelon juice and it was like biting into a fresh slice of watermelon. For food we tried the curry goat with rice and peas and cabbage, and the oxtails with sweet potatoes and collard greens. The portions were a lot for the price all together we spent 37 for the food we also had two Pepsi and two waters and 8 for the homemade juice“

“The food was generally good, but I was not impressed with the red beans and rice. The pepper steak was tasty, though the portion size was a bit on the smaller side.
Overall, for the cost, I expected more generous servings, especially of the pepper steak. Overall, it could have been better value for the price.“

“The food is great and worth the price.“

“This is the best Ackee & Saltfish, Callaloo, Plantains and fried dumplings I've had since I 1st ate it over 30 years ago. They will be seeing me for lunch close to dinner and at least 2 or 3 times a week.“

“Playlist was popping from the jump.8am-12:30p Mon-Sat is Breakfast ?Follow @swadekartel for the menuOrder was quick & easy.Platter was BOMB, okay?! Don’t hesitate on the French toast bites. They don’t even need syrup ?‍?I got turkey bacon, fried eggs & potatoes.Everything cooked to perfection ?I forgot to grab the banana pudding ? so I’ll definitely be back for more ?“

“the ox tails with the beans and rice. yes sir“

“The neighborhood is not the best, addicts and homeless people gather on the block at a different store. They do not allow nonsense in their store and quickly put people out. Now to the food, best Jamaican food i had in a minute. I will be returning expeditiously“

“The review ain’t never lied! First time trying this place today, I ordered on Uber eats and the food is amazing. Seasoned to perfect, meat is tender, and nothing is dry at all. I got the jerk chicken and the brown stew chicken literally everything on both platters was amazing!!!“

“The Ultimate Feast with oxtail, jerk chicken, curry chicken and 3 sides is a well prepared-and well-priced meal. The staff are friendly and patiently answer food-related questions.“

“Straight (3) 5 stars well deceit restaurant. Love the food, Mac & cheese, Yams and Jerk Chicken so delicious! Take a chance with it, a pure gem. Had to travel out to Camden NJ for my soul food, found something better, cheaper and best of all very close to home.“

“This has to be the best Jamaican restaurant in Philly right now before it used to be the flavor spot on board and windrum.but since Brad left the flavor spot, the food isn’t good, but yeah, this is the new top spot in Philly for good food those Parmesan shrimp honey is a problem the rice and peas jerk chicken fried chicken Really good food really fresh. The girls are nice they greet you and not rude and nasty and I like that so I will be coming back. Thank you.“

“The food is amazing. I ordered a small pepper steak with a side of Mac and cheese and candy yams. I thought my platter was going to be little… it wasn’t! The mac is good, the steak strips were tender, and the yams were cooked perfectly. I paid $14 even. Service was fine! He greeted us as we walked in and was helpful. 5 stars!

Kid-friendliness: Clean atmosphere, friendly staff

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to enter“

“For a taste of the Caribbean in Philly, Tropical Choice Jamaican & American Restaurant is the place to be! This spot is beloved for its authentic Jamaican dishes like jerk chicken, curry goat, and oxtails, all bursting with flavor. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make it a favorite among locals. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick bite, their menu has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on their delicious sides like plantains and rice and peas. It’s a culinary adventure you won’t forget!“

“I enjoyed my food. However it will probably be a 1 and done for me.. the rice and Oxtail were extremely sweet. And the amount of rice you get compared to Oxtail for $30 was just not it for me. But I'm glad I got the chance to try it and support. Maybe I would get something else the next time.“

“I want to start off by saying I use to absolutely love this store when I first tried their food!!! The only thing that makes me so upset Everytime I go here is the Oxtail never seems fresh, it never fails that my oxtail are never tender or falling off the bone, the oxtail gravy is never really thick because it's entirely too much fat in the gravy and it makes everything so greasy ? no matter what I still come to this establishment and show my support!! Your greens and yams are so damn delicious, I wish the Oxtail goes back to how they use to be!!“

“I love love love the food especially the curry chicken. The taste of ginger and garlic is perfect and the curey is not too spicy but has a kick that matxhes perfectly with the rice. I also enjoy tge oxtail cheesesteak rolls....sooooo delish omg they're good.“

“I place my order on the DoorDash website and call the store to tell them I want a big fish and spicy ☺️ and I was well satisfied. They wrote it on my box plate ? that got me laughing because I even opened my food. Then I saw the beautiful presentation ???? always the best Talk of the Town. Thank you Kerri.☺️“

“Hands down one of the best Jamaican spots around. The owner/cook reminds me of the dad from the Sean Paul-Get busy video. ?,,,I’ve had the curry chicken,the fish but my favorite is the jerk chicken. He grills that chicken to perfection every time! The mac n cheese is always good af to even they do give you the end of the pan.“

“A friend who live in West Philly brought me a oxtail platter with rice & peas & cabbage. The oxtails were tender and flavored well. The whole platter was delicious. Wish I lived nearby.“

“I eat here every week it's delicious only thing it's not open everyday Wednesday through Sunday is good days so if you like good Jamaican food stop by Aunt Annie's a very good cook“

“Hmmm good“

“I'm not going to put everything in the detail. Just at 930 like I'm trying to make the restaurant sound good. It is the best. Go try it, authentic Kingston roadside food restaurant.
And a chef in there, his name is trainer. He is the real deal.This is Rocky.“

“This place is deliiiicious. I’ve only done pick up. Not sure anyone ever actually eats there. It’s encased with plastic, kinda loud from some big fans, hard to hear. But absolutely none of that matters because they have the best jerk chicken you can get in Philly (in my experience so far). I lived in Florida for a while and ate a lot of jerk chicken. And this place does it right. Glad I came in and tried it! The people are nice. I’m a repeat customer. And I have no intention of stopping.“

“A lovely family-owned restaurant. My boyfriend goes nearly every other day and has a special relationship with the cook, which I think is very sweet. That said, the food is Jamaican-approved and delicious. We'll continue to visit over and over.“

“The food was definitely official my 1st time coming but the prices and how the charge extra for different sides was a little outta pocket. I got oxtail, mac n cheese, yams. I was charge for yams and Mac extra. The Mac was definitely homemade.Customer Service was horrible, the light skin lady very rude I ask 2 questions she kept saying do you want the food or not. I said yes twice. There's too many jamaican spots or food spots for that to be treated rude.“

“The Ultimate Feast with oxtail, jerk chicken, curry chicken and 3 sides is a well prepared-and well-priced meal. The staff are friendly and patiently answer food-related questions.“

“I love their curry goat, been eating here for awhile now. Always sending a family to get me something. Never disappointed with the flavors and variety of dish to choose from. Very generous with proportions. Lots of drinks and delicious dessert to choose from.“

“The Oxtails I can testify to. Very Very good. Unfortunately I get there to late for the Caloo which the the healthiest vegetable in the WORLD!
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“I LOVE this place. First time there and I was blown away. I had the Shrimp Curry Platter, my family had the Curry Goat and Curry Chicken.

Everything was good!

I would definitely go back and can't wait to back.“

“The food was very good. The oxtail were very tender falling of the bone. The platter had a lot of rice and peas and cabbage. I had a medium platter. The only thing I wish was different was the amount of the meat. It only had 4 oxtail in the platter.“

“great authentic Jamaican food“