Fantastic! Delicious jerk chicken, very moist and flavorful. Mac and cheese and bread great starters...will definitely be back to try more of the menu'
Jeff C.
When it comes to reviewing restaurants, I prefer to focus on highlighting the positive aspects of the dining experience. However, in the case of Jamrock Cultural Restaurant, I feel it is necessary to provide an honest evaluation. My wife and I visited Jamrock multiple times, intrigued by the enthusiastic recommendations we received from others. Despite our hopes, we found several areas that fell short of our expectations. In this review, I will delve into the various aspects that affected our dining experience at Jamrock. One of the primary concerns we encountered at Jamrock was the dryness of the meats we sampled. It became apparent that the daily menu led to the preparation of large quantities of a single item, resulting in the food sitting on the grill for extended periods, ultimately drying it out. Moreover, we were surprised to discover the absence of Festival bread, a staple in Jamaican cuisine. As frequent visitors to Jamaica, we expected to find an authentic representation of Jamaican flavors at Jamrock, but unfortunately, the food failed to capture the essence of traditional Jamaican cuisine. Additionally, the limited menu seemed to be at the whim of the owner's daily culinary choices, which further restricted the overall dining experience. During our interactions with the owner, we couldn't help but notice a certain level of ego, which hindered the overall experience. A restaurant should be a place where patrons feel welcomed and valued, but the owner's demeanor left us feeling somewhat unwelcome. Furthermore, the restaurant appeared to be disorganized, leading to a lack of efficiency in service and an overall sense of chaos. The outdoor seating area at Jamrock was another disappointment. The ambiance did not match the Caribbean-style cuisine the restaurant aimed to portray. It lacked the vibrant and inviting atmosphere that one would expect from a cultural restaurant. This aspect significantly impacted the overall dining experience, as the setting failed to enhance the flavors and authenticity of the food. Despite the shortcomings we encountered during our visits to Jamrock Cultural Restaurant, we acknowledge that it is currently the only Caribbean-style food establishment in the area. Therefore, I have rated it with three stars, taking into consideration its exclusivity within the local culinary scene. However, I firmly believe that Jamrock has the potential to excel if certain improvements are made. Setting aside ego, maintaining a cleaner establishment, expanding the menu to include essential dishes like Festival bread, and ensuring the freshness of the food would significantly elevate the overall dining experience. We hope that our feedback will be taken constructively, and Jamrock Cultural Restaurant will strive towards becoming the exceptional culinary destination it aspires to be.
Megan Nichole
Most amazing Jamaican style restaurant I’ve ever been to! Food was phenomenal and staff was so awesome! Cannot wait to go back for more!
V O.
Carnival shrimp, rice and seasoned fries. Shrimp was EXCELLENT! Rice was a bit hard and tasteless. Fries were great. One dinner could feed 4 people. Coco bread was phenomenal. Crispy crust and soft center and tasty garlic butter. Highly recommend this place. Staff is friendly. A lot of items they were out of but lots to choose from. We will be back.
Jeff B.
Good food, the jerk chicken was great. a real Caribbean vibe. Friendly, good service. That part of Duluth looks tough, but Jamrock is great.
Patrick Sullivan
Best Lamb Chops I've ever had. Curried shrimp was excellent too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Lamb Chops
Mike Kesner
The food was ? ?! The atmosphere ? and laid back. The service was straight down to earth. No fake pleasantries! Dope! First time eating here, and I had the catfish po boy sandwich, which was deliciously surrounded with perfectly cooked fries. Better check this place out. I will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ashley Comstock
Gem of a place! My jerk shrimp and smoked Gouda Mac was absolutely delicious, service was great, menu is super fresh/changes with seasonal ingredients. Feel so lucky to have this spot in Duluth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp Carnival
Katherine Rita Busam
Jamrock has great specials and a delicious regular menu, that you can't get anywhere else in Duluth (and probably in all of MN). The owner/chef is always there and you can tell he takes great pride in making amazing food and sharing it with the community. It's also very affordable for the amount and quality of food they serve. But definitely go earlier in the day as opposed to later. It's a small operation and so popular that they often sell out of their entire menu. We ordered take out at 7 pm last night and were very lucky to score the last of the food - shrimp (AMAZING), oxtails (very good and I enjoyed trying something new), steak (fine - I like my steak bloody *I know that doesn't follow food safety guidelines* but I can hardly ever get it that way at a restaurant, and, sure enough, it was too done for me. Definitely still tasty, most people would probably love it), cabbage and green beans. So. Good. You should eat here!
Brian sexton
Multiple experiences, multiple disappointments. Used to be a great place to get some food but it’s obvious the owner has more important things to focus on these days rather than his business. The 2 most recent experiences included them serving us old food from the day before during lunch and today we placed an order on door dash and after waiting for 1 hour with a pending status we called Jamrock to check the status and here’s the response we got. “We don’t have it turned on, on our end and they can’t force me to take an order”. That doesn’t sound like a business that is interested in their customers or making money so today will be our last visit at the so called “restaurant” Jamrock. It’s also glaringly obvious that 95% of the 5 star reviews here are fake. Do better
Beautiful down to earth place to eat in Duluth. Love the vibe. The staff is awesome. The food was delicious especially the cabbage. Only wish they would offer some festival.
Deane Brown
Very nice vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise LZ
I had the special, seafood macaroni and cheese. It was a hit with the entire table. Lots of seafood - crab & shrimp with Caribbean spiced macaroni and cheese. A slice of cornbread was included also. Two out of three had leftovers to take home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp Carnival
Karen St. George
We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. The seafood boil was delicous and more than enough for the two of us to split. The menu is truly unique. We enjoyed visiting with the staff. A true hometown experience.
Fantastic! Delicious jerk chicken, very moist and flavorful. Mac and cheese and bread great starters...will definitely be back to try more of the menu'
When it comes to reviewing restaurants, I prefer to focus on highlighting the positive aspects of the dining experience. However, in the case of Jamrock Cultural Restaurant, I feel it is necessary to provide an honest evaluation. My wife and I visited Jamrock multiple times, intrigued by the enthusiastic recommendations we received from others. Despite our hopes, we found several areas that fell short of our expectations. In this review, I will delve into the various aspects that affected our dining experience at Jamrock. One of the primary concerns we encountered at Jamrock was the dryness of the meats we sampled. It became apparent that the daily menu led to the preparation of large quantities of a single item, resulting in the food sitting on the grill for extended periods, ultimately drying it out. Moreover, we were surprised to discover the absence of Festival bread, a staple in Jamaican cuisine. As frequent visitors to Jamaica, we expected to find an authentic representation of Jamaican flavors at Jamrock, but unfortunately, the food failed to capture the essence of traditional Jamaican cuisine. Additionally, the limited menu seemed to be at the whim of the owner's daily culinary choices, which further restricted the overall dining experience. During our interactions with the owner, we couldn't help but notice a certain level of ego, which hindered the overall experience. A restaurant should be a place where patrons feel welcomed and valued, but the owner's demeanor left us feeling somewhat unwelcome. Furthermore, the restaurant appeared to be disorganized, leading to a lack of efficiency in service and an overall sense of chaos. The outdoor seating area at Jamrock was another disappointment. The ambiance did not match the Caribbean-style cuisine the restaurant aimed to portray. It lacked the vibrant and inviting atmosphere that one would expect from a cultural restaurant. This aspect significantly impacted the overall dining experience, as the setting failed to enhance the flavors and authenticity of the food. Despite the shortcomings we encountered during our visits to Jamrock Cultural Restaurant, we acknowledge that it is currently the only Caribbean-style food establishment in the area. Therefore, I have rated it with three stars, taking into consideration its exclusivity within the local culinary scene. However, I firmly believe that Jamrock has the potential to excel if certain improvements are made. Setting aside ego, maintaining a cleaner establishment, expanding the menu to include essential dishes like Festival bread, and ensuring the freshness of the food would significantly elevate the overall dining experience. We hope that our feedback will be taken constructively, and Jamrock Cultural Restaurant will strive towards becoming the exceptional culinary destination it aspires to be.
Most amazing Jamaican style restaurant I’ve ever been to! Food was phenomenal and staff was so awesome! Cannot wait to go back for more!
Carnival shrimp, rice and seasoned fries. Shrimp was EXCELLENT! Rice was a bit hard and tasteless. Fries were great. One dinner could feed 4 people. Coco bread was phenomenal. Crispy crust and soft center and tasty garlic butter. Highly recommend this place. Staff is friendly. A lot of items they were out of but lots to choose from. We will be back.
Good food, the jerk chicken was great. a real Caribbean vibe. Friendly, good service. That part of Duluth looks tough, but Jamrock is great.
Best Lamb Chops I've ever had. Curried shrimp was excellent too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Lamb Chops
The food was ? ?! The atmosphere ? and laid back. The service was straight down to earth. No fake pleasantries! Dope! First time eating here, and I had the catfish po boy sandwich, which was deliciously surrounded with perfectly cooked fries. Better check this place out. I will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gem of a place! My jerk shrimp and smoked Gouda Mac was absolutely delicious, service was great, menu is super fresh/changes with seasonal ingredients. Feel so lucky to have this spot in Duluth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp Carnival
Jamrock has great specials and a delicious regular menu, that you can't get anywhere else in Duluth (and probably in all of MN). The owner/chef is always there and you can tell he takes great pride in making amazing food and sharing it with the community. It's also very affordable for the amount and quality of food they serve. But definitely go earlier in the day as opposed to later. It's a small operation and so popular that they often sell out of their entire menu. We ordered take out at 7 pm last night and were very lucky to score the last of the food - shrimp (AMAZING), oxtails (very good and I enjoyed trying something new), steak (fine - I like my steak bloody *I know that doesn't follow food safety guidelines* but I can hardly ever get it that way at a restaurant, and, sure enough, it was too done for me. Definitely still tasty, most people would probably love it), cabbage and green beans. So. Good. You should eat here!
Multiple experiences, multiple disappointments. Used to be a great place to get some food but it’s obvious the owner has more important things to focus on these days rather than his business. The 2 most recent experiences included them serving us old food from the day before during lunch and today we placed an order on door dash and after waiting for 1 hour with a pending status we called Jamrock to check the status and here’s the response we got. “We don’t have it turned on, on our end and they can’t force me to take an order”. That doesn’t sound like a business that is interested in their customers or making money so today will be our last visit at the so called “restaurant” Jamrock. It’s also glaringly obvious that 95% of the 5 star reviews here are fake. Do better
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Eat at this restaurant! Great authentic food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful down to earth place to eat in Duluth. Love the vibe. The staff is awesome. The food was delicious especially the cabbage. Only wish they would offer some festival.
Very nice vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the special, seafood macaroni and cheese. It was a hit with the entire table. Lots of seafood - crab & shrimp with Caribbean spiced macaroni and cheese. A slice of cornbread was included also. Two out of three had leftovers to take home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp Carnival
We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. The seafood boil was delicous and more than enough for the two of us to split. The menu is truly unique. We enjoyed visiting with the staff. A true hometown experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5