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    Jam Rock Express Jerk

    3.3 (29 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    1/2 Dark Jerk Chicken
    Jaclyn W.

    I have been wanting to try this place for a while, and yesterday I finally did. I tried the 1/2 dark jerk chicken, and it came with red beans and rice and mac & cheese. The chicken was really good, I did not add the extra jerk sauce because it already had enough spice. It was cooked perfectly, and very flavorful. I didn't really like the rice and beans a lot. They were really delicious. The mac & cheese was also good. The service was great, everyone was friendly. They keep the restaurant clean.

    Jerk Chicken & Rib Tips with rice & peas, yams & cabbage
    Jacklyn S.

    We came across this place by accident because our normal Jerk Chicken spot for lunch was closed. I was not impressed at all. This is not a make to order place. It was mediocre. No flavor. We got the Jerk Chicken Dinner (mixed) and the Jerk Rib Tips, both with cabbage & yams. The jerk sauce was very mild, no kick to it. The rib tips had zero flavor. I don't think they seasoned it at all. The cabbage and yams were good. But overall my meal was okay. Definitely would not go back. The staff was friendly and the service was very fast, so I did give them a star for that. I found this on yelp and read the reviews, not sure if this is under new management or new cook? Because based on reviews I would have thought I went to the wrong place.

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    Remy M.

    I ordered the escovitch catfish with candied yams & cabbage. The sides were perfect, no complaints whatsoever. The catfish was a tad overdone, but the seasoning was excellent; coupled with the carrots, sweet peppers, onions & garlic, I wanted to order an extra helping for the next day. It's hard to find good Caribbean flavors a lot of places are too heavy on salt, or spice & I really appreciate finding an establishment that can work a little magic with a scotch bonnet pepper. I'm not frequently in the area but this location is worth the drive. Can't wait go venture back.

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    Kimberly M.

    This spot is a ripoff!!! My husband stop there today and ordered me an oxtail lunch special. His total was $19.85. While waiting on the order he noticed that the menu says the price is $14 + tax. When he asked why he was told that the menus were old and hadn't been corrected. How? They made some corrections by hand on the menu. Why didn't they correct that? Times are harder now. I understand that. But, why lie and cheat people out of their money? Why not honor what you have advertised? I WILL NOT RETURN THERE AND I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE PATRONIZE THEM!!!

    Jerk Chicken Wings
    Kenyetta D.

    The food was really good! It's definitely worth driving 45 min for. The flavor was so authentic and I enjoyed it! Would surely recommend this place to friends and I've already did so...

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    I've tasted a lot of Jerk food restaurants They all taste the same. They do give you a lot for your money

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    We had the dark meat lunch special and curried chicken. I enjoyed every bite. Next time I'll try oxtails or curried goat.

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    Good food a lil spicy but good .. I will be returning and great customer service ., clean environment

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    5 years ago

    We order takeout from Jam Rock whenever we're in town and they never disappoint. Delicious food and large helpings.

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    Island Vybes Jerk Bar & Grill

    Island Vybes Jerk Bar & Grill

    3.0(25 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    This place was good but the bathroom smell like shit but over all it was I give it a…read more 8.5

    I recently just moved to Chicago from Ga and I was trying to find a black brunch vibe scene with…read morehookah, music, bottomless mimosas and great food. I ran across this place on Instagram and it looked like it would be fun and the food looked great! When my friends and I arrived, we were literally the only people there besides the cooks and bartender. To be honest I didn't mind because I know it takes a while sometimes for brunch spots to be popular. Plus, I just wanted mimosas and food anyways. It took 1.5hrs for us to receive our food. I wish I was exaggerating, or playing. I'm not. We were the only 3 customers in the whole restaurant and it took over an hour for us to receive our food! The bartender was SUPER sweet and attentive. She kept giving us bottomless mimosas and telling us our food is on the way but at this point we were hungry. Apparently they had a catering order and that was what was taking so long. I don't understand what that had to do with our order. The chef came out to apologize as well but then she informed us that they didn't have any chicken. I mean, how do you not have chicken? I was confused. The sad part of all of this was the food was bomb af!! Literally some of the best I've had in Chicago. I love supporting black businesses. The music was good. The place was super nice. The service should be better. I'm leaving 2 stars for now. I want them to know that I didn't appreciate waiting that long for food and running out of food and no one was in there. I would like to go back in a few months to see if things get better because I really want to like this place.

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    Caribbean Jerk Palace - A catfish tail with no meat.

    Caribbean Jerk Palace

    2.4(114 reviews)
    5.8 miBrainerd, Washington Heights
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    To start, the restaurant has actually changed their name to "Jordyn's Jerk Palace…read more The food was ok but waaaaay to SALTY! I mean instant high blood pressure salty. Thankfully, the cook was understanding enough to remake my order without the jerk seasoning. Still salty, but not as much. I ordered a fish dinner. They provide you with a hefty amount of food, which I loved. The overall decor is nice. The restaurant is large enough to accommodate dining in but not a current option. They offer a variety of menu items. Overall, it was OK not spectacular but not distasteful.

    Would YOU pay $84.50 for an oxtail dinner, 3 jerk chicken tacos and a jerk Philly sandwich? I…read morewouldn't either. My wife was craving jerk oxtails and she was told about this place so we went today. I, my wife and my daughter took a minute to make up our minds and the order taker was patient with us. (We dont eat jerk very often) As we gave the chef/cashier our order she said the total was $84.50. After a few "wtf" and "how?", the chef/cashier said she could text the receipt. The prices are on the menu over our heads so we can see that they DON'T add up to some $84.50 3 chicken tacos $11, Oxtail dinner $29 and a jerk chicken Philly $17...granted it was getting there but damn how much tax do they charge?! When we asked about the total difference, she shows us the receipt and EVERYTHING was at least $6 dollars extra. You might say "but how come the price isn't reflected on the overhead menu?" Like we did and we we're told "she hasn't updated the menu yet" so WE have to pay extra because no one has 5 minutes and a Sharpie?! No thanks. We went somewhere else. I really wanted to try the food but this was just laziness or shady business practice IMO

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    Caribbean Jerk Palace - Jerk catfish dinner that comes with rice and beans plus 2 sides.

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    The SoulFood Lounge - Mexican BBQ Brisket Esquite

    The SoulFood Lounge

    4.3(210 reviews)
    5.1 miMorgan Park

    The ambiance is chill but upscale and classy. Black and gold everything and local art work invite…read moreyou into the space. The hostess was insightful and inviting, like eating at someone's house who loves you. Outside of all of that the Mediterranean lamb was phenomenal. As someone who has eaten lamb in the Middle East this was delightful, with the rice and flavorful kale it's a wonderful bite full. Large serving sizes...and that grilled pound cake lawd

    The restaurant is small and quaint with about 8-9 tables, I would highly suggest reservations. We…read morewere greeted and sat promptly, infused water was bought to the table and within 3-4 minutes the server arrived. While we waited music was being played so its hard to have a conversation. Music is pretty loud in this small space. We decided on the 3 entrees for 69.00 with a glass of wine. We chose the pepper steak, smothered chicken, orange chicken, catfish and spaghetti, and the bbq catfish. Overall the food was ok., The bbq fish was a little to fishy and the smothered chicken was heavily salted. The star of our 6 dishes was the fried piece of catfish. The food came out quickly but nothing was piping hot. The server was OK as well, he did exactly what we expect of a server nothing more nothing less. I will say next time I would take the drive to the West side location, to me the food choices are better as well as the service.

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    JR's Jamaican Jerk - Its worth the wait

    JR's Jamaican Jerk

    2.1(46 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Very impressed. I've been loyal to a competitor (Jamaican Jerk Choice) for years but they aren't…read morein their place anymore so I came down the street to try this place. I'll never go back down the street again. This food is delicious and more flavorful. I'm giving it 4 stars just because the plantains are too charred and the cabbage was a little too soggy. All in all this beats the hassle of the nasty attitudes, no bread having and can't stay consistent with location of Jamaican Jerk Choice. I'll be back. Probably tomorrow for some oxtails.

    DO NOT waste your time or money at this place! Every other place was closed. Let's start with them…read morenot having red beans, rice, callallo, and cabbage. We wanted to eat here due to hunger and then take an order to go for someone else. We were told we couldn't do that. We had to take everything at one time. OK. Fine. Why have we still been waiting for our food for over an hour and a half? Every one that has come after us or called an order has received it. Each time, it's a few minutes. Did they fly back to Jamaica for Maw Maw to cook it? A young lady ordered chicken taco and that took so long that she demanded her money back. Her daughter's shorts were filthy after leaning on their security door. The ceiling fan is disgusting. I should have went with my first mind. Never again! Anyone that knows me knows that I do not like to dog out a black business. However, they earned this one. By the way, chicken was dry. Shrimp was spicy and I specifically requested not spicy for an individual that can't eat spicy. Yes. They have a no refund or exchange sign. They didn't offer to at least giving us out drinks free!

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