Spectacular, no notes. Had to take it home for some privacy Rice cooked perfectly, chicken juicy and absolutely delicious, mac and cheese homey and nostalgic. The mac and cheese was seasoned so nicely with just a little bit of kick to it. Their sauces are also delicious my little brother was spooning some from one of their sauce cups straight into his mouth. Ive never before been so satisfied with, essentially, chicken and rice before. Im mad at myself for not trying it sooner. Going to have to try their other options read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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UPDATE: A few years ago, I gave Jammin Island BBQ three stars after ordering oxtails, rice and peas, collard greens, and mac and cheese. At the time, I was pretty underwhelmed and said I might eventually give them another try once they err around a bit longer. Well, several years later, I unknowingly did, and I'm updating my review to four stars! Though 4.5 is more fitting! Last night, I attended a birthday party and we were TEARING the food up! The attached video is literally from the aftermath. After finishing my first plate, I asked where the food was from and was shocked when they said Jammin Island BBQ in Springfield Mall. I immediately remembered my old review. This experience was completely different. The curry chicken was tender and delicious, the jerk chicken was moist and tender with just the right amount of spice, the rice and peas were delicious, the cabbage was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the plantains were on point! I can't speak to whether the difference was because this was catering or simply how much has changed over the years, but I was very impressed with everything I tried. I'm glad I got a chance to experience Jammin Island BBQ again, especially without even realizing it! read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Eh ‍ - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Caribbean food is not the easiest thing to find in Northern Virginia. A friend of mine moved to this area, and I just explored the map out of curiosity and spot at this place. We had said we were going to get oxtail at some point, and saw that this place sold it. So we decided to meet up here one day. I was surprised to see that it was inside the mall's food court -- I have only ever seen one other place with this setup (RIP Ya Mon). You could either order with the staff directly or on their kiosk, I love options. My friend and I decided to share the oxtail platter with steamed cabbage and rice and peas. I was impressed... Easily the best Jamaican food I've had in VA so far. Oxtails were cooked and flavored just right -- I was missing my favorite coconut taste from the rice and peas but that's okay. Cabbage was great. I told my friend to try a beef patty in coco bread. It was within the last hour before they closed, so they were out of both of those things, so he just got a chicken patty. Unfortunately it was pretty doughy and I wouldn't recommend that, but that wasn't originally what we had intended for him to get anyway. Hey, if you are near Springfield Mall, you are in good hands. There is one more Caribbean spot in the area I need to try, but I don't think it's going to be as good as this one. read more

I ordered Jammin Island BBQ from DoorDash as I was craving Caribbean food. The jerk chicken meal came with a choice of 2 sides, and for under $20, it was especially attractive. It came with 2 legs, a potato, and a carrot. The curry sauce had a nice kick to it, and the chicken was falling off the bone. The plantains were huge pieces, with a slight crisp around the edges. The mac and cheese was decent. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Curry chicken, fried plantains, and mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

This place is quite literally DA BOMB when it comes to Jamaican food in the DMV. It's located inside the Springfield mall, but don't let their mall location fool you. I've been coming here for some time and one thing I noticed is they're always consistent. Their oxtail that I got recently with Uber Eats was fresh, seasoned well-more than other oxtails I've had at other Jamaican restaurants- and portion size was decent. I also like that they put it on top of a bed of rice and peas not inclusive of it being a side. I got the rice and peas and plantains as sides and the plantains were SO yummy and sweet omg. I don't think I have had plantains so sweet and ripe before. They were also seasoned in a little sauce and fat so that gave them some extra savory flavor. Rice and peas were also very good. Their Jamaican beef patties are also really tasty and seasoned well. What makes this spot stand out is their consistency, quality, portion size, and seasoning. Their flavors are deep and not bland, which can be an issue at Jamaican restaurants where the dishes aren't seasoned enough. So do yourself a flavor and get Jamaican breeze if you're in the mall and craving a beef patty (or two!) I will be ordering soon AGAIN! read more

Went to the mall randomly on my son bday. We tried jamming island to take home. The jerk chicken had a good flavor and spice level. Ordered a kids meal and got the soda & fries but the main item a hot dog was missing. Disappointing. read more

Got the oxtail and curry goat. Both were some of the best I've tasted. I would recommend their food to everyone.

My standards for collard greens and oxtails are high ! I was visiting the area and craving some so I took the chance and ordered it. I was pleasantly surprised :) Considering the amount of reviews and the fact that it was in the middle of the mall The oxtail and greens were not only seasoned well, but also very tender Next time i wanna try the curry ! read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Oxtail Stew, Collard Greens, White Rice - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

You have to try the ribs! It's some of the best Jamaican style ribs around the area. The meat falls off the bones and the sauce is perfectly spiced. Unfortunately they serve the ribs only on the weekends The guys behind the counter are pretty friendly and fast. It's in the mall food court and on the weekends it can be challenging to find a table. read more

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Pros: Customer Service was great. Spicy Chicken Patty was everything, very good. Rice & Peas were nice. Cons: Jerk Chicken was overcooked, chewy and overall very disappointing. Macaroni & Cheese wasn't great, just ok. I want this spot to be successful. That being said, I have no desire to return anytime soon. read more

Lacks flavor. Jerk chicken tasted like bland chicken with sauce on top. Cabbage and rice was bland. The jerk burger did not taste like jerk at all, just a plain burger. The coco bread tasted like a dinner roll. At least the mac & cheese was OK. I was excited to try this place out, but was left disappointed. I would not recommend this place. read more

You will find this Jamaican food spot in the Springfield Town Center food court, on the upper level near Macy's. Being that it is in a mall's food court, you have two things, tons of parking and more than ample dining room seating. The guy working the front counter was vey nice friendly and courteous and helpful. You can place your order order at a small kiosk at the end of the counter or you can place it directly at the register. They serve Caribbean favs such as jerk chicken, cabbage, Jerk ribs, jerk salmon, plantains, and a jerk burger. I got the Jerk chicken with a side of cabbage and plantains. The food is already made, so they just had to make my plate. It took them less than 5 minutes to have my meal ready. I don't know if I can say it was the best Caribbean food, but it was pretty good. The chicken was a bit cool, but had lots of flavor. The plantains were juicy, with some crispy parts, just like I like them. They were very tasty. The cabbage was pretty good too. This is a decent spot to get your Jamaican food fix and do some shopping as well. I really enjoyed my meal and am sure that you will too. read more

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Fish sandwich is fire! Hot and fresh real fish not a frozen minced patty. Keep this on the menu please...Love it!

I really wanted to like or love this establishment. I ordered multiple items due to my excitement for it being so close. Each item purchased was unseasoned, cold, and disappointing. The portions were very small. I would not return personally, but encourage everyone to give it a try for yourself. I am highly familiar with this cuisine. This was a complete waste of money. read more

If anyone needs to experience authentic, delicious, healthy Jamaican cuisine go here please. This place is located right above Burlington coat factory by the mall. It's very accessible to get to and staff here are friendly and very knowledgeable. The place is clean and their jerk chicken is incredible delicious. Please visit Jammin Island BBQ. read more

Super delicious and convenient Love the service too and staff is amazing It's fast to get the food read more

Was told 12 min for a beef burger . It took 22 minutes and no one was in front of me. Paid 18$ for a plain cheese burger on a tiny potato roll. They gave me Yuca fries with a strait mayonnaise dipping sauce, fries were ok but who pairs yuca with mayo, Jamaicans ? read more

I reviewed this cereal spot at Springfield mall a month or two ago. While in the mall I noticed this Caribbean eatery in their food court (Eateries ALWAYS catch my attention). I took note to go back, & give them a shot!! So today...this is where I'm at!! . Where I am: @jamminislandbbq . Location Reviewed: 6731 Franconia-Springfield Pkwy., Springfield V.A. . Menu Includes: Brown Stew, Jerk, & Filipino Chicken, Jerk Ribs, Salmon, & Shrimp, Oxtail, Mahi Mahi, Rice & Peas, Yams, Greens, Mac n Cheese, Yuca, Plantains, Beverages, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Jerk Ribs Combo Platter (with grilled jerk pork ribs, sliced jerk chicken, Mac n cheese, & greens $21.99). The Ribs...STAMP!! Tender, meaty with well seasoned mildly spicy sauce!! The Chicken...LIKE THAT!! Sliced breast, grilled spicy jerk taste!! The Mac n Cheese...DELICIOUS. Tasty but I needed a tad bit more flavor. The Greens...DECENT. Cooked thoroughly, but I needed some more flavor. Their Oxtail Platter (with rice & beans, cabbage, & another side of plantains $18.99). All DELICIOUS!! Tender tail, tasty cabbage, & rice!! The Plantains...LIKE THAT!! Seasoned & cooked well!! Their Salmon & Shrimp Combo (jerked with Yucca, sauce, & plantains $21.99). STAMP!! Their jerk sauce is ON POINT!! So lather that on some well cooked salmon, & shrimp...WINNING!! Their Strawberry Lemonade ($2.75). DELICIOUS!! Sweet, & tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Decent Mall Parking. . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band 12-13-99 . Recommendations: The Ribs, Salmon, Shrimp, drink & Yucca 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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It was some descent Jamacian food. I have had way better but for this area it was good and I would go back. The chicken patties were very good. I'm glad they decided to set up in Springfield not to far from me. It helps me hit my Jamaican fix. read more

I ate here today with my teenage son for the first time. Jerk Chicken and Jerk Salmon with plantains, cabbage, collared greens etc. Both mails were delicious! We ate everything! Mr. James who took our order was very welcoming and lovely to talk with - a great experience all around. We will be telling friends about this place and will definitely be back there soon to try other dishes! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite, and wanted to try something else in the area. So glad we stumbled across this place. We got the jerk chicken, rice&peas, and fried plantain with some fries to share. Everything was super hot and fresh, the jerk chicken was soo juicy! They are fast with the service so we were able to order, grab our food within 5-7 minutes. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Jerk Chicken and Fried Plantains - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Food was very delicious & flavorful. Christopher & Bryan's customer service was 10/10.. they gave us recommendations on what to order.definitely did not disappoint us. We were left wowed. Will definitely be back more often. Already craving their mac & cheese & burger!! read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Great Place and surprisingly good quality food to be in the food court. I had to stop by at the Springfield mall for work and saw Caribbean food in the food court just had my heart excited. The guy that work there was nice and let me taste a small piece of oxtail with the sauce. The oxtail was really good almost authentic Jamaican. I end up ordering that will fried plantain that was perfectly cook and sweet but not mushy. The sautéed Cabbage was good as well it was tad over cook for me but the flavor it good but for most peoples the will like it. I am Asian and we like our veggie to still have a a lil crunch texture and not cook . The oxtail was nicely flavor with a perfect amount of heat and they put whole black pepper seed in there. I feel like the oxtail can be cook a tad bit longer so it will be more softer and fall of the bone. All together was $18.99 for the combo, I wish rice and pea come with it instead of just choosing 2 side because I don't need that much plantain. Overall I would come back and try other dish as well , the curry chicken look amazing. read more

We had lunch on a Saturday in the Springfield Mall food court and decided to try JIB. I love Jamaican food but there aren't a lot of restaurants in our area. I ordered the curry chicken with macaroni and cheese and cabbage. My husband ordered the jerk chicken with collard greens and macaroni and cheese. We both ordered the strawberry lemonade for our drinks. I enjoyed my food. The curry chicken was good and so was the Mac. The cabbage was outstanding. I tasted my hubby's collard greens and I wouldn't order them as I like my greens more tender. The service was good. The only thing I would like is a couple of plantains being included with your entree like they do at other Jamaican spots. I would definitely go back. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Curry chicken with macaroni and cheese and cabbage. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I decided to give this place a shot. I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich and fries. The chicken was tender and soft. It seemed like the jerk seasoning was mostly in the sauce but not so much marinated or smoked into the chicken. I was hoping for more of a grilled, smoked flavor; but in any case, it was still tasty and fries were super crispy, not soggy. Value for the price was decent. I plan to come back to try other dishes. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Pulled Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Overheard in my hair salon that there was a new Jamaican restaurant in the Springfield mall. I immediately had to give it a try. It is located in the food court over by the Popeyes. At first sight I was a little nervous as the main window of sides didn't look super appealing. They have a variety of items on the menu to include jerk chicken, jerk ribs, oxtail stew, salmon, and a wide range of sides. I was a little bummed that they didn't have any curry items, but was excited to try the jerk chicken. I ordered the Jerk chicken meal which comes with 2 sides. I went with the collard greens and rice and peas. Total for that meal was around $12 with tax. Great price for the amount of food you're given. I was pleasantly surprised with the taste and overall quality of the food. The jerk chicken was delicious. Def has a kick to it, so keep that in mind if you're concerned with spice level. The chicken was juicy and had a nice grill taste to it. Paired great with the rice and peas. I felt the rice and peas lacked a little flavor, but the jerk sauce took care of that issue. I was also pleased with the collard greens. You can tell they were fresh collards. Some places use canned collards, which is a no-no for me. I was so happy with my meal that I went back to get the jerk ribs to go. Since I already had a full meal, I just ordered the ribs which comes with 4 ribs for $10. The meal with 2 sides is $12.99. The ribs fell right off the bone! Yummy. Nice and tender. I would ask for the sauce on the side if possible. They were a little too saucy for me. Still really good. They have a solid jerk sauce. I did notice that they have Filipino dishes on the weekend. Found that a little interesting. Not sure how the two cuisines relate to one another. I'll definitely give it a try. Glad to have this addition to the mall. That food court needed something to "spice" it up. Looking forward to trying the other items from the menu. Hope this place remains consistent and gets the props that it deserves!! read more

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I'm so glad I decided to come and try this new place in Springfield mall! They had just opened up so I had to try their oxtails and it didn't disappoint! I didn't catch the name of lady that took my order but she was beyond friendly, helpful and generous! Great service and food! I got the oxtails that comes with 2 sides and I chose rice & peas and the cabbage. Delish!!! Please note that the cabbage has a kick to it! I am very picky about oxtails since they are all not made the same! So I'm excited that the flavors are good and falls off the bone! I'm so happy this opened up near me since good oxtails with a reasonable price is hard to find! They are located in the mall upper level in the food court area near the Nordstrom Rack side. I will be a regular customer! read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Oxtails with cabbage and rice & peas - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

First off, Dave the owner and his beautiful wife are AMAZING people‼ They always treat my husband and myself like family. Now, for the food. My favorite on the menu is the Jamaican Jerk Ribs (served on weekends only), Collard Greens and Mac & Cheese. The flavor is sooooo delicious and reminds me of true, authentic Jamaican food (because it is). The meat falls off the bone...it's just that good and flavorful. The other dish I like is the Oxtail. OMGosh‼ The flavor makes my mouth explode with deliciousness‼ The food is not only good, but it's consistent each and every time we eat there. That's the big difference between Jammin Island BBQ and other restaurants...consistency! If you want some good, authentic Jamaican food, I highly recommend Jammin Island BBQ‼‼ Thanks for the AWESOME food Dave‼ read more

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We ordered catering from here for a "one love" themed first birthday party and it was excellent! Food was hot and well packaged. Pricing was great. And most importantly it tasted the delicious and all my guests enjoyed it. I will definitely order from them again. The jerk chicken was moist, the beef patties and veggie patties were great and the coco bread was perfection! The fried plantains were a crowd favorite as well. Only area of improvement is to maybe have someone help bring food to the car for pickup catering orders. I was alone and my food was heavy and it was a long walk all the way from the food court to where i was parked in the very full parking lot. read more

Food was delicious and at an amazing price. Got the jerk chicken which was grilled to perfection with a great char yet amazingly juicy! Plantains and fries were yummy too! Will be back! read more

Great food! Full of flavor and worth the trip to the mall to get it. Jerk Ribs on weekends are delicious! Mac and Cheese and their Jamaican meat Patties are really nice. read more

It looked a lil sketchy walking to it and there was no line compared to other eatery in food court. The food was good but needed more cook time. I had the Oxtail Stew with rice and beans and plantains. The big pieces of oxtail could have been a lil more tender. The lil pieces was coming off the bone the bigger pieces had to fight with it. Rice and beans was a lil hard the grains and had onion pieces it in, never ate rice and bean like that. Plantain was perfectly fine. Taste wise it was decent I would get again and hope the meat is cooked more to fall off bone and rice grains a lil softer. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Oxtail Stew(10oz) with Jamaican Rice & Peas and Plaintain - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Had this place a couple times very good food very good portion and make sure to try their strawberry lemonade

My husband and I came here after he tried this place on a whim during a weekday lunch and was blown away. Well, the second time seemed to be just as good! The jerk chicken is tender and has a sweetness and also a spice that builds with each bite. I am very picky about my mac 'n cheese, and this one was good! The yucca fries tasted good dipped in what looked like remoulade sauce, and were crispy on the outside and tender, almost creamy on the inside. All this for $11! My husband noticed that when it came time to replace the rice and beans basin with a freshly cooked one, they got rid of the old stuff rather than serving it, which is a sign that this place has high standards for what they serve their customers! Overall, an amazing food - I look forward to trying more from their menu! read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Jerk chicken, Mac 'n cheese, yucca fries - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I love them and their food. Mr David is awesome. They have a customer for life. They are like family. The food is so good

I have had their food before and it is bomb! The wait time isn't bad but the service is great! If you like jerk, then try the jerk salmon.

I ordered yesterday the Oxtail Stew the Oxtail had no favor. Maybe it's a different person cooking. I'll wait to try something else next time. Food cost too much to not get good tasting Oxtail Stew. read more

Don't let the Springfield Mall food court location sway you. I've been here several times and they are consistently, reliably very very good. I've tried several Jamaican restaurants in NOVA and this place is my fav so far. I've only gotten the oxtail and fried whiting which are phenomenal. Have tried most of the sides which are just as good. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Fried whiting- came with more fish, sauces and sides but forgot to take a pic before eating. Delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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I'm a Jamaican beef patty fiend, and this is the best one I've had in YEARS: crispy edges, flaky, well-seasoned beef, generous stuffing, everything I could ever ask for. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Jamaican beef patty - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

W wife and I ordered delivery, and they were very prompt with keeping us updated with our delivery. I had the jerk ribs, cabbage and mac&Cheese. The ribs were really good, tender and a nice little kick in the sauce. I really liked the cabbage, but the mac&Cheese was really bland amd nothing special. My wife had the oxtail stew with collards and white rice. She liked the oxtail, but the rice was really undercooked and un edible. The main dishes were really good, so will give them another try in the future. read more

Jammin Island BBQ - Jerk ribs, cabbage and mac&cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia