Authentic Jamaican Flavor in St. Ignace! We were so pleasantly surprised to find Jamaican food in St. Ignace with the addition of Kingston Kitchen at the Inn--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Nick was our server and he was both attentive and genuinely friendly. Even though he was clearly busy, he still made us feel right at home. He offered some excellent cocktail recommendations--my wife especially enjoyed the Old Fashioned, which isn't even usually her go-to! We also tried the Ting with a Sting and the house punch--both were tropical, flavorful, and fun. Do yourself a favor and order the cocktail flight--such a great way to sample several unique drinks. For dinner, we had the jerk chicken and ribs, and both were seasoned perfectly. The rice and beans were especially delicious, and they serve this amazing "fruit ketchup" with the fries that totally surprised us--sweet, tangy, and addictive. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. If you sit in the window section, you even get a partial view of the water. Delicious food, great drinks, and a super friendly staff--thanks for a great night, Kingston Kitchen! read more

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First of all, service is the 5 stars, Fantastic!! Love the location, you can literally see the water front sit by the window. Im not an expert on Jamaican cuisine, so I'll keep it short for the food experience. We got Chicken Curry / Risotto with Jerk Chicken and Coconut shrimp. Curry has lots of Turmeric flavor just so you know, you have to like turmeric spice. Nice little new place !! read more

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Did not expect to find a Jamaican paradise in Michigan but here we are! Delicious and authentic flavors live at Kingston Kitchen. My favorite had to be the coconut shrimp starter which came with a delicious relish and crispy onion straws. We were a party of 6 and they did add an automatic 20% gratuity, but no problem for us as service was great. read more

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This place gets busy, so plan on a bit of a wait! I appreciated the parking nearby and that the staff was friendly. Walking in, there's a bunch of seating, but it definitely fills up! I ordered the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and my spouse ordered the Crunch Portland Jerk Pork Chop. The serving side was generous, which I appreciated due to the price. This definitely tasted authentic and I really appreciated the flavor due to how it was lacking at the other nearby restaurants in the area. My chicken was a bit dry in a couple of places, but I didn't even care. It was so good, I ate that entire thing somehow. The rice and beans, as well as the plantain, were also delicious. My spouse LOVED the pork chop. I stole some bites, and it was the best thing we ate on our entire trip. The marmalade and spice were perfect. We're still talking about it, and it's been a few weeks since we had it. I highly recommend this place, and we'd 100% come back. read more

We were pleased to find this Jamaican restaurant. Our only regret is we found it on our last full day. Otherwise, we would definitely have made another visit. We sat on the patio, which afforded a lovely water view, and is also dog friendly! This was a huge bonus, as this seemed to be an issue at other outdoor eating restaurants in St. Ignace. The staff was warm and welcoming. I am celiac, so required gluten free items. The waiter checked with the kitchen and provided my options. The kitchen seemed familiar with gluten-free protocol. Unfortunately, because of a shared fryer, they warned me that the plantains were off limits for me. However, my husband said they were very good. The food was excellent. I had jerk chicken, and my husband had jerk pork. Both were very, very flavorful. They are a bit spicy (as jerk should be), but not overly so. Both are oven baked, versus grilled, and the portions were very generous. The rice and beans were also very nice. I also had a rum drink, which was very generous on the rum, very yummy! We highly recommend and are looking forward to coming again our next stop on St. Ignace. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Rum punch drink. Sorry, forgot to take photos of lunch. But everything was excellent! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Native Michigander, been to the area many times over my life. Even when we went in the middle of winter for a school band trip, this is a busy town. Perhaps because I go, expecting it to be packed, I always search out food well before the rest of the family gets hungry, so that someone can sit in the queue to wait. My family was in town for the "MINI on the Mack" and obviously, there were over a thousand MINI Coopers driving around. We walked the downtown area and as it got close to dinnertime, I noticed the line for Kingston Kitchen was not yet obnoxiously long. Joined the queue and texted the teenagers. We had excellent service and the food was delicious! We'll probably be back here on the next MINI on the Mack trip! read more

Super disappointed. We loved this location's plank whitefish when it was Village Inn. As Kingston Kitchen it is still available, but definitely missed the mark. Quantity of the fish is fairly small. Mashed potatoes were bland and super dry. Vegetables were very salty. The worst part of the experience, however, was the service. We arrived for an early dinner, around 5pm, and there were only three other tables. We were seated right away, but then waited 10 minutes until we were greeted and our order taken. The waitress brought our food when it was ready but did not come back to check how the food was or to offer any refills on drinks. We had to flag her down so we could pay our bill. Sadly, we will definitely not be coming back, nor recommending this to anyone headed up north. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Plank whitefish - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Great little find. Soo delicious and authentic. Big menu. Lots of choices for cocktails. I was very impressed. Highly recommend!! Will def return. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Sweet potato tater tots and BLT - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

It was very busy and they seemed short staffed. The restaurant was simply designed with Jamaican music in the background. They sat us down, got our drinks and took order. When the food arrived, all I could say was "Wow." We ordered the Coconut Shrimp as an appetizer - the sauce was fresh and homemade - delicious. My wife had the "Sink or Swim" - seared scallops with spinach Parmesan risotto- scallops were sweet and risotto just right. I had the "Caribbean Classic " - sautéed shrimp, chicken and onions in a zesty boom boom sauce - delicious. The portions were good sized - we saw people from every table taking food home. The restaurant has only been open for 2 weeks so there will be growing pains. If they can keep it together and hire a few more bodies, I see a restaurant with staying power. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Foreground: Caribbean Classic - sautéed chicken and shrimp Background: Sink or Swim - seared scallops with risotto - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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We loved Kingston Kitchen! Best music I've heard overhead since arriving in Michigan this week. I ordered the Chopped Cobb Salad and it was unusual, the green goddess dressing was so tasty and the food combinations were excellent. Also the polenta.....the best I've ever tasted. My husband ordered the Portland Jerk Pork Chop and the only reason he overcame his resistance to "the Jamaican place" was a review here on Yelp that I read about this pork chop. He did not ask for any modifications and he downed that huge pork chop as fast as I've ever seen. He really liked it. Also I ate the plantains off his plate and they were the best I've ever had.... now for our servers: two delightful women with a lovely accent from the island of Jamaica. Food came out fast and hot. Eat here ! read more

Kingston Kitchen - Menu 6/2025 - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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First time to the newly opened Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn in St Ignace.....3 couples stopped after golf to check out the new venue in the previous, Village Inn Restaurant. Can't say enough about our first experience. Our waiter, Nick, did a great job helping us with the Jamaican-Fusion style menu, which had lots to choose from. Everyone's food was outstanding. So excited to have this great food option in St. Ignace. We wish Chef Shawn and team the very best and hope they knock it out of the park! Welcome to the community and downtown St. Ignace. Great location across the road from the Straits of Mackinac and boatlines to Mackinac Island, where they also have a sister operation. read more

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Don't fear the spice, Kingston Kitchen is the perfect dining experience for the island. In an island full of pub or refined European foods, Kingston Kitchen is a breath of fresh air. Whether you're new to Jamaican food, a bit scare of spice or an old culinary expert, there is something here for you. We saw many people panic that the food would be too spicy, but the server will help you. Jerk isn't spicy, just flavorful. But they will do no jerk or light jerk for you if you're scared. I'm a foodie who has had food from every culture. The food at Kingston is high quality, authentic and full of heart. My husband is obsessed with the wings whereas I always try something new. I had their brisket soup today which absolutely blew my mind. I've never had a soup with so much flavor. I've had the coconut shrimp a few times. It is truly the largest on the island. Nothing shrimpy about these shrimp! Service is always kind and the ambience takes you away to Jamaica. It gives the feeling of a small seafood restaurant in Jamaica. read more

EXCELLENT FOOD AND EXCELLENT SERVICE! Just... wow! Walked in on a rainy Sunday evening and the place was poppin'! Sat at the bar and had a sangria, and shared the appetizer trio with my husband. The jerk chicken was PERFECT. The nachos were the best I've ever had. (Which, I know, is a bold statement, but they are fire!) Husband had the Porkchop which was AMAZING! Every bartender, server, BOH, and chef were extra friendly and knew exactly what they were doing... like watching a ballet. Best food ever. I highly recommend. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Appetizer trifecta, with whitefish cheese dip, nachos (AMAZING), and jerk chicken spicy traditional jerk (THE BEST EVER)!!!! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

A great scratch kitchen with a Jamaican touch. The food and drinks were works of art and were unique and delicious. The planked white fish was art, crunchy jerk pork chop was delicious. Do not hesitate--this place is perfection. Services was very good and friendly. read more

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Everything from the service, Drinks, Food. Chefs Kiss!!!! Will keep coming Nick was our server!! was super friendly, explained all of the dishes to us. Let us know what his favorites were which we came back on night too those pictures later great vibe of this place chef has done a great job. Will keep driving 4 1/2 hours to visit this place read more

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Drinks only but the service is amazing! Atmosphere is the best! The food choices are endless read more

Kingston Kitchen - Menu!! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Food was excellent surprising for Jamaican in up north Michigan! Great service! Great fish sandwich, and Caribbean special

We went to this restaurant, looking for a Lake Superior white fish sandwich. The service was good and the atmosphere was fine, but we found the sandwich disgusting! We like to enjoy Lake Superior whitefish when we are in the Upper Peninsula, but instead we got something that looked like it came out of a frozen food box. It was a rectangular molded piece of "fish stick". It was obvious we weren't eating anything that was caught out of one of the Great Lakes. The fish was covered with some kind of sauce that just added to our dislike of this meal. We've had countless whitefish dinners and sandwiches when we go to Saint Ignace, and we've been to this location many times in the past, but the place has changed hands with a different menu and name. We gave this place a try--but we won't be going back. read more

What a new, surprising, find. This should be a must for anyone going to St Ignace looking for something different. The jerk sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. The Caesar salad with the jerk chicken was the best I've had. The cornbread things with it were on another level. We saw a lady get a slice (8") tall of carrot cake and laughed. Truly a great new restaurant. read more

Kingston Kitchen - Yankee (Caesar) salad with jerk chicken. - Caribbean Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Excellent food, excellent service. Authentic Jamaican. Highly recommended. We're coming back. read more

Whitefish sandwich stated that it was fresh caught. It looked commercially prepared and frozen. French fries were cold. They did bring out fresh for me but asked my husband if his were ok instead of bringing us both hot fries. The hot fries were good. Atmosphere of the restaurant is nice but loud. read more

I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough!!!! Drinks, food., service all superb!!! We loved our meal tonight-the curried goat....chef's kiss!!! Make it a point to stop here-you won't regret it. The rum drinks were over the top good as well. Not what one would consider "traditional UP fare", but should be on your list of places to check out. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. read more

On our weeklong drive through Michigan, my wife and I enjoyed the meal here best of all. We split the Jamaican jerk chicken, which was delicious with the rice and beans and fried plantains. If we ever come back to the area, this will be a prime destination. read more

I dined at this new restaurant on May 20, 2025 while in a party of 4. Jamal was our waiter and he told us the restaurant was having a grand opening the next day. The food was amazing! 2 of us had the Lobster Mac. It was a huge serving and was outstanding. Another had the Sink or Swim plate of Scallops with lobster sauce on risotto. They were over the top about how good their dish was. The fourth had a beautiful chicken Caesar salad and was pleased with it. Jamal gave us outstanding service and I would highly recommend stopping in for dinner while in St. Ignace. read more

Food was delicious - fresh and flavorful. Our server, Amber, was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - same with all the staff. Highly recommend. read more

We tried Kingston Kitchen, for the first time yesterday and had a wonderful meal! Service was friendly and efficient and fun, and our Jamaican chicken and Jamaican fried chicken dinners were delicious. The plantains and red bean and rice on the side made a great meal. We had plenty to enjoy. Would recommend and would return to Kingston kitchen. read more

This is the best food outside of Jamaica! Nothing better!!! The service is great! The rum punch is authentic along with the oxtail and the tomahawk pork chop is to die for!!! read more

Love the fried chicken and Salmon. Can't go wrong with this place. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Excellent food with very generous portions allowing for to-go boxes! The mushroom appetizers were a meal in themselves and so delicious. We had the type of service that makes you feel like you are really in a family member's kitchen. Of course the beautiful view of the lake was the icing on the cake! Thank you to those who spoke with us and cooked our food - such a nice place. read more

Food and service were great- such a nice difference from the standard options, although you can get those here too. Highly recommend!

St Ignace gained a treasure. Food was delightfully presented and flavors were outstanding. Server, Amber, was a joy. This is on my list for my next visit. Highly recommend. read more

excellent meal! we aren't expert in caribbean cusine; no problem this was all tasty.

Good food, good service. Will go back again to try entrees. Had wings with Cole slaw and Michigan salad.

Discovery Bay; pork belly, rice and beans was really excellent, the sauce was very tasty and not hot at all. Will definitely be returning during our trip. read more