My husband surprised me by ordering dinner from Jam Café because I've always wanted to try this cuisine, but every time I've called before, they were closed. I was so excited to finally try it. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. When my husband got home with the food, we realized one of the dinners was missing. When he called the restaurant, they went back and forth with him, insisting he had the item and confusing it with a veggie tray. It was very frustrating and unprofessional. I drove all the way back from my home in Chesapeake to resolve the issue. While there, I also returned the glory greens because they were clearly not fresh or properly prepared. I asked to swap them for cabbage, but the cabbage wasn't fully cooked. After waiting an additional 10 minutes, they asked if I would prefer a refund instead. I then had to wait another five minutes just to receive the refund. Throughout the entire interaction, the staff was rude and showed no empathy for the inconvenience -- especially considering I had to drive all the way back after my husband had already brought dinner home. Overall, this was a horrible experience, and sadly, the food was even worse. I truly wanted to love this place, but I will not be returning read more

This was very underwhelming the jerk chicken taste like it's been sitting too long and under seasoned. The oxtails were whatever. read more

Jam Cafe - Jerk chicken Oxtail & Chicken Combo Rice&peas and mac - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Not really a fan of this place. I came here with a fellow Yelper a couple of weeks ago for the first time. It was completely empty and we were the only 3 people in there. They didn't offer any food because the kitchen was closed and there weren't any specialty drinks. It's just your typical rum and coke type of place. There were 2 bartenders there, 1 was doing the ABSOLUTE MOST to ensure that she secured her tip from the gentleman that we were with. The other young lady was more chill and didn't do as much. The lighting was low, it was dark to set the mood I guess. But like I said it was just us. The music was on point though. So we sat at the bar, talked and vibed to the music. About 2 weeks ago, I came back here a lot later and I believe the cover charge was $10 per person to get in using cash or cash app. When we got inside it was kinda of empty in there... maybe 15-20people total on a Saturday night. The vibe wasn't for me, so I left. Not somewhere I'd go back. read more

I'd never had Jamaican food before, and I was apprehensive because I can't have spicy foods. Regardless, I gambled and had the Rasta pasta with salmon. It was amazing! The salmon came as a fillet and it was perfectly cooked and quite large. The flavors were astounding and I look forward to trying more on their menu. I ordered take out through Door Dash and picked it up. The woman who helped was very kind and straight forward. There isn't much to say when the order is on the counter next to her, but she didn't seem bored with her job. As for the ambiance, I was only in the room directly from the door, and it was cozy with a few tables and chairs. I couldn't know there was a dance floor off to the side from that room, so I can't attest to that. All in all, the food was superb and the atmosphere was chill. read more

Went on friday, it was mildly busy but the cashier was very sweet and my food took about 10-15 minutes. The food was amazing as well, i highly recommend one of the pasta or entree dishes. read more

Always eat at this place Jam Cafe is my favorite Caribbean food in the 757. Food was good and I love the service she was also good, I order salmon Rasta pasta, shrimp Rasta pasta and oxtail dinner oh my !! Me and my family love all read more

You walk in and it is relaxing and homie, good music in the background. The young lady taking the order was kind and chill. The food was A-MAZING. Wt was super filling. So much food and the price wasn't that bad. I ordered The Sampler or something but it was great. Had two sides and the rice with greens. It was very ddelicious and I still have for tomorrow. This is definitely a hole in the wall and they have a bar in the back and in the back back they have hookah "lounge" or at least that's what I heard from the young lady. Definitely coming back read more

Jam Cafe - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Service was good and food was pretty good. I may come back and try something else. I can't wait to try their oxtails. read more

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Bru! The bar is crazy chill! And the food... ! VIP is comfy and u get ur own bartender.

The jerk chicken was very flavorful but a little dried out and the pasta could have used more sauce and seasoning. I will say the flavor of the chicken alone will make me go back and try just the jerk chicken entree in the future though! read more

Jam Cafe - Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Best Jamaican in the CITY -- nothing compares.. EVERY SINGLE ITEM IS DELICIOUS. you cannot go wrong here, at all. I stamp this beyond words, i'll meet you here personally & refund your purchase if you don't like it, that's how confident. SPEED HERE read more

Great spot for good Jamaican food. We get the goat or Rasta pasta. Both are really good. Takes a while to get the food but it's always fresh and hot so I don't mind. Staff is knowledgeable and polite. 10/10 highly recommend read more

Every thing I have ordered from here is amazing. I have had the Jerk and Salmon Rasta Pasta most recently as I never saw any that looked worth eating. Go there and enjoy the food. read more

I must say, I did not know what to expect when I was invited to a birthday party at this location. The address (street name) sounded so familiar when I received an invitation to party here. You know this used to be Maymar Restaurant. I had no idea MayMar had left the building... when I don't know. But Jam Cafe are the new owners of this space. I attended a birthday party here last Saturday night. We arrived about 9:15 pm. A few people were standing outside, not sure why, but others were pulling up and walking inside. They seemed to be partygoers like us. I remembered how MayMar was set up and thought to myself it cannot be but so big inside... and it's not. Soon as you walk in you're on the open dance floor and only a few steps from the bar area! This place is about 900 square feet if that. This was even more alarming. But my babe and I gave it a try. As the night went on, the DJ was rocking the spot and the bartenders were serving up amazing cocktails. And the crowd was comfy... we could dance and still breathe. I said about 60 people came out to party last Saturday night... My fiance and I really enjoyed ourselves! He was happy they spot had TV's showing the NFL playoff game. There is a large screen projector near the VIP/DJ and a TV near the bar. There is a location to the right that features plush seating and it's elevated. On this night, a free buffet was featured. OK OK... I was excited to try the food. I could already smell the aromas as they were bringing it out... always a good sign when you can smell the food before you even see or taste it! I really enjoyed the fish and cabbage. I am looking forward to return to try other menu items. I believe in trying the food fresh and not based on a buffet style. Check them out if you will. The lounge vibe is geared toward the hip-hop, RnB, soul crowd, but the food is geared to all lovers of Jamaican cuisine. The restaurant is tucked away off of Indian River Road in a shopping center. Chic-fil-A is nearby - used that as your landmark. Have fun and enjoy life :) read more

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The Rasta pasta was good and very flavorful was very hot when I got it. I had the stew chicken plate too. That was very good. Chicken was very tender and the curry chicken plate was good too. read more

The Rasta Pasta was horrible it's not like what it use to be. They must have a new cook smh it's trash

Good food, fast service. I normally go to De Grill, but they are closed for business. I was looking for a replacement and think I found it.. We had curry chicken with two sides. I would recommend it and will go again. If they added Roti to the menu, I would forever be grateful. Friday nights, they have a club on the opposite side. read more

The salmon Rasta pasta is insanely good and the peppered shrimp almost took me out but I kept eating them anyway because they tasted so good

I understand that there are hole in the wall bars and all however I also work on f&b so I recognize a lot of things that go on. I say that to say I didn't appreciate the service and underlying demeanor of the smart ass bartender that I encountered tonight. She was very off putting and made me regret coming to spend my money which says a lot because the place doesn't even belong to her in the least. I watched her give a "look" to her friend as I was trying to find my bank card and was taking longer than she'd like. I also watched her say she doesn't know whose it it was that the manager was asking about when I was the ONLY one who ordered from her. Long story short it took all of my composure to leave the establishment decently. Food looked good though‍ read more

I was recommended this place by my sister who goes regularly and I was NOT disappointed! I must say that out of the local 757 Jamaican/ Caribbean spots this has been my favorite. I got the curry chicken Rasta pasta and I thought the seasoning of the chicken balanced the flavor of the pasta. The plantain were sweet. My mom got an oxtail & curry chicken combo with cabbage, rice and peas. She loved all of her food. I tasted her rice and peas and loved it too. The best thing I had was the coco bread my sister ordered. I kept trading her plantains for pieces of her bread lol. The woman who served me was very kind! The food was made fast (we ordered around 1pm) and everything was fresh. I will definitely be back soon! read more

Jam Cafe - Curry Chicken Pasta and Fried Plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Oxtails and curry goat combo is 10/10 the jerk chicken on the other hand is a negative 20 the lady at the register is super sweet

I bougjt some oxtail from the resturant the oxtail where tuff and did taste very seasoned the rice and peas look like they poured can beans on white rice jist not good read more

I'll talk about the food the food is pretty solid depending on what you get. Customer Service it fluctuates, depending on who's there they try to get your food out to you as quick as they can I do not have a specific meal I can say is outstanding, but I cannot say the food is bad because it's not read more

We made a real quick U turn to this place when we saw the Jamaican flag waving in the air. As we entered the store we didn't smell any aroma so we didn't know what to expect. As usual we settled on the jerk chicken, peas & rice, side salad, and plantains. They take pride in presentation as they splash dried parsley over the plate and the neatly packed rice. So for the food...it was ok. The chicken was flavorful, a little spicy though. Not sure if there are different heat level here but she didn't ask if we wanted mild or hot. The rice wasn't good to me it taste a little burnt and dry. The plantains was equally dry. If you are like me, who likes the sweet and moist plantains, this is definitely not it. The plantains were sliced thin then deep fried but It wasn't ripe enough. It looks like they can party though because they have a DJ and big speakers! read more

Jam Cafe - Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This place is a no for me. This location has only been here for a month as I had been seeing it being built because I get my nails done in the same shopping center. I couldn't wait to try it out because I love Jamaican food. I was not impressed. Food was very bland and rather expensive compared to other Caribbean spots. The menu read that the oxtails were $13.99 but the price had went up to $14.99. Oxtails were very fatty. Cabbage was bland. Mac & Cheese was just ok. Probably won't be returning. read more

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The food tasted great except for the Mac and cheese doesn't taste like anything. Seasoning on the meat was good doesn't taste like Caribbean or Latin food, but more of a soul food taste. If you are into Caribbean or Latin food like I am this is the best your going to get in the Hampton Road area. Trust me I have been searching since I left Florida. read more

Jam Cafe - Oxtail and Goat Combo with Mac and cheese rice and pea. - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cool and cozy place with great food! It's always hot and served with a smile. My go-to is chicken rasta pasta.

Been here quite a few times but this will be my last. Dry bland food. Long wait for Togo orders. They were good at one point but it's not worth my hard earn money read more

Very great food ! Definitely going back ASAP, try put the Rasta pasta w/ jerk chicken

I love the vibe of the please. I placed my order over the phone and when I arrived my food was hot and ready. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta, Coco Bread, and a beef patty. The Coco Bread and Beef Patty was hands down the best I ever had. As for the Rasta pasta it was very bland. They only thing that had flavor was the jerk chicken on top of the pasta. I'm not from Jamaica so I'm sure if this is how a traditional Rasta pasta is made but when I prepare mine I add jerk seasoning in the pasta. The pasta was cooked perfect just lacking flavor. I would definitely try them again to explore the menu. read more

The food is delicious and authentic m. Ordered take out. Ready when I got there. Food was fresh

Being from New York, I have high expectations for food [period] and this place does it for me. I've been here twice this week. The 1st time I had shrimp rasta pasta. It was good but very different from what I've had before. I came back again and ordered curry shrimp and jerk chicken w/plantains. I've been in heaven since the first bite. The restaurant is cook to order which I LOVE! I appreciate my food not sitting under a buffet light for 5hrs. And it's well seasoned. Order times are typical and they are never crowded. So sitting for 10min is no big deal to me. I will be back again... again and again. I never thought I'd find a Caribbean gem in VA beach. I hate chain restaurants... but dammit I found one!! read more

Jam Cafe - Curry Shrimp, white rice and plantains with a side of jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

They have all the island favorites! We had the beef patty, ox tails and curry chicken. That food will really make you feel at home ready to dance! read more

REAL TALK. i love their food. But that ox tail with the rasta pasta is a beast. The pasta by itself will destroy anything olive gardan has to offer and the oxtail is plenty and tasty. Dont miss out on this. I just wisb that this combo was alittle cheaper so i can buy it more often read more

Since moving into the area, and still kind of unpacking we've been exploring the neighborhood restaurants. My husband and I love Jamaican food. I've even made it myself a time or two, but when I don't feel like whipping out the pots and pans we need a Jamaican spot. THIS just might be it! We orderd take out and had the jerk chicken wings, yellow rice and collard greens. The jerk wings were spiced just right and the flavor was popping! They only come as an appetizer, but they come with fries. The yellow rice was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The collards.... While I was looking for the flavors of home and didn't get it, the smoky flavor was a nice touch. The disappointment, they dont have roti, but thats not a deal breaker for me. I love the Jamaican music videos they play in the background. The music had me dancing in my seat. The restaurant is clean and the service was nice. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and I know we'll be back! read more

Visited this restaurant twice and was absolutely blown away by the food. The food was a little pricey but worth every cent. The portions are also very large and can serve for two meals. I had the oxtail which was divine and feel right off the bone. The curried goat was also excellent. I also tasted the stew chicken which was decent but not my favourite. I recommend the rasta pasta which is better than any pasta you'll ever taste in Chesapeake. There is a little wait time so order ahead. read more

Love this place! The food has such great flavor. Ive never been to Jamaica but I xan assume this is authentic . We tried the jerk chicken wings which were GREAT, not overly saucy OR covered in greese, the flavour was subtle but flavorful. We also tried to coco bread which is so fluffy!! And some plantains, which are always great [and not greesey]. My wife got the Jerk Chicken sampler with gabbage and yellow rice and I got the salmon rasta pasta!! So so so good. All I can say is come here you will NOT regret it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because there wasn't a lot of seating! read more

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rlly super good and flavorful , my boyfriend loved it, not a great place for picky people but u can definitely find something. meat kinda freaks me out but the chicken was super good so that's sayin something . :) read more

Really good food. I've been in to get it and had it delivered and the food never disappoints. Oxtail Rasta pasta is the stand out if you don't mind shelling out 20-30 for a plate read more

The bartenders are super nice. Whole vibe of the place is cool. Good music. Beef patties are AMAZING! They have really good food. However, the sides don't hit on anything. Macaroni is a no go. Greens = bland. But the actual main dishes?! A hit every time. read more