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    The Grove Grill

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Tammie D.

    I've been wanting to try this place out for about a year now so I wanted to love the food. I get real excited to try Caribbean food in NJ because I'm from Brooklyn and it's hard to find some great oxtails. Restaurant reminds me of a corner store bodega in Brooklyn. It's very clean and I love the display of the menus. It was about 12:30 pm on a Saturday so there was a nice flow of people coming and going but the wait was not long. The deluxe patty was delicious. I think having everything between the coco bread set it off. My boyfriend was not happy with the Rasta Pasta and curry chicken. It was definitely lacking flavor and the peppers were not cooked. Again I'm from Brooklyn and I've had some good Rasta Pasta, I also know good food. Babe even stated that mines taste way better so I had to remix his plate when I got home. As for my oxtail platter it lacked flavor as well. Cooked to perfection but no flavor and spices.

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    Kevin D.

    During my visit, I experience good customer service; employees are kind and helpful with navigating the menu. For the most part, I opt for Vegan options--though, I don't even check for any Vegan options when I enter the eatery due to really wanting to try the Oxtail Patty. I really like Oxtail, and I actually have come across a restaurant with a Vegan version of Oxtail which tastes wonderful. The Oxtail Patty is far more savory than sweet though offers a barbecue-ish sweet flavor that is not heavy though sharp and subtle with each bite. The Oxtail Patty is hot! If seeking to eat more so immediately than not, I recommend using a fork and knife. The Oxtail Patty is quite tasty and appetizing. Observing the innards of the Oxtail Patty, of my order, I wonder of the appearance of the innards, might the Oxtail Patty be a fusion of Oxtail and Ground Beef? Thereafter eating the Oxtail Patty, I feel like I might be able to eat between ten and fifty more Oxtail Patties upon leaving the store. The accompanying sauce smells of a French dressing though the flavor is of a different smooth light sweetness. The air of the establishment is quite clean and clear. The eatery accepts different forms of payment.

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    Jewel M.

    Grove grill makes decent boneless jerk chicken. The last dish I ordered from here was the Rasta Pasta with boneless jerk-chicken due to the raving reviews on the app..But me being a Brooklyn native, I of course compare every restaurant's Rasta pasta to Footprints's Rasta pasta. If you're from Brooklyn, you already know!! Footprints makes thee best rasta pasta!! GG's Rasta pasta is average in my opinion.. maybe if they use less cream and added a little bit more spice (jerk seasoning) to it, it would be better. It was extremely milky and lacked that hint of necessary spiciness that a good Rasta Pasta should have.. However, I wouldn't mind trying other dishes from here.

    Small Oxtail Platter
    Liz R.

    My second time to The Grove Grill and it was yet again perfection! These folks know what they're doing in the kitchen and just don't miss! This time I had a small Oxtail Platter and baaaaby, those oxtails were fall off the bone tender, the rice & peas were perfectly cooked and the cabbage balanced it all out. Oh and they asked if I wanted gravy on the rice & peas and there wasn't an additional charge (for those who know, it's a running joke that asking for gravy, especially oxtail gravy on anything at a Caribbean restaurant is kinda taboo unless you're willing to pay an additional $500 lol). The portion was huge for a small order so I literally have half leftover for dinner tonight which makes me a very happy woman! I'll be returning because I still need to try their oxtail cheesesteak and their Rasta Pasta!

    Steph M.

    Definitely order ahead and bring your own bag. I had the oxtail beef patty and it was amazing. I think that's the way to go. The large oxtail plate for $29 doesn't give you much oxtails and the cabbage was lacking flavor and tasted u def cooked, the Mac and cheese is outstanding. Bring cash for a discount t

    Sweet Honey Chili Salmon with Rice & Peas, Cabbage and Plantains
    Towana H.

    Yesterday was my first time ordering and the food was excellent. I added plantains to my order and they gave me two small pieces, which was a little disappointing, but I won't complain because the food was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be ordering again.

    Arlene G.

    Food is delicious. Good portions. Oxtail is a must try. Rasta Pasta is delicious. Jamaican Beverages for purchase which is a great ad. I drive over 20 mins to get here. Well worth the drive. Homemade Jamaican food.

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    Sam M.

    I ordered boneless jerk chicken with rice & peas and plantains. It was delicious, spicy not sweet, and plentiful. I took one star off because they forgot my beef patty. But I would definitely order from here again

    Boneless jerk chicken Beef patty Kola champaign
    Latoya L.

    Came here on Wednesday for lunch. Ordered the boneless jerk chicken, a beef patty, and a kola champaign. Everything came up to $22. The chicken was good and spicy, the patty was good as well. I would come back again.

    Curry goat, cabbage, plantains and peas and rice

    Nothing but great things to say about this place! As soon as I walked in it smelled wonderful. It was clean which is a huge plus. The service is excellent, friendly and attentive. Food came out reasonably fast for being busy. Once we got home, everything was delicious! Flavorful, sweet plantains were great, meat was tender, Rice was nice and soft, not mushy. My picky 4 year old even wanted some oxtails and rice! I also ordered a chicken patty which I ate on the way home, dough was soft and the filling was super flavorful! Food was so good we ordered a couple trays for a prom send off

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    Great food and excellent customer service. It's also very clean and well kept. I absolutely love the oxtail dish.

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    Customer service was Great! Service was fast and food was hot and fresh! Oxtails 10/10 !! Highly recommend

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    3 months ago

    Great place for those who are on the go, a bit pricey for the portions but the food is worth it.

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    4 months ago

    Best Jerk in Jersey right now, must stop by when & while your passing through north Jersey

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    4 months ago

    The food is absolutely amazing! money well spent! would definitely come again and again!!!! 10/10

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    Amazing service! Amazing food! Would definitely come back and try again! They provide seating and a large selection of drinks and food.

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    The food is amazing, and the people were so nice Thank you!! I'll see you guys tomorrow

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    4.3(33 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Discounts available

    This has officially become my go-to spot for authentic Jamaican food! Everything is freshly made,…read moremarinated, and seasoned to perfection. I ordered the sweet chili salmon meal with white rice, cabbage, and sweet plantains, along with a small oxtail meal with rice & peas, sweet plantains, and steamed cabbage. Top tier! The food is an absolute must-try. The portions are generous, especially considering the price of the meals--you definitely won't leave disappointed! The service was also excellent. Everyone was straight to the point, patient, and polite. We were able to watch the amazing staff prepare and serve our food, and they were happy to accommodate us if we wanted to add extra gravy or any additional items. The beef patty was delicious and fresh as well. Huge thank you to the amazing, hardworking staff! The restaurant is spacious with a few indoor seating options, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy your meal. Authentic flavors, generous portions, fresh food, and great service. Definitely worth trying! But be prepared to spend money

    A 24-hour Jamaican spot? Yes, please! After an exhausting…read moreday of adulting, we ended up here around 2:38 a.m. and I'm so glad we did. This place was exactly what you hope for when you're looking for amazing food at an unexpected hour. The food was absolutely delicious: fresh, flavorful, and cooked with so much love. We had the oxtail, jerk chicken, peas and rice, and cabbage. Unfortunately, they were out of macaroni and cheese, but everything else was so good that it didn't even matter. The prices are fair for the portions and the convenience of having a 24-hour Jamaican spot available when you need it. That alone is a huge plus. The staff were friendly and welcoming and took our order with a smile!! The area is a little rough around the edges, but we felt fine grabbing our food and heading out. They offer takeout, which makes it even more convenient. I'll definitely be returning again and again. Great food, great flavors, and a true gem when you need a delicious meal at any hour.

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    3.9(641 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Met up with some friends on a Friday night for Happy Hour. We got there at 5pm, knowing we only…read morehad to 6 pm to enjoy happy hour. We were seated in the back area as there was about 8 to 10 of us. The well drinks (tito, margarita, etc) were priced at $10 and appetizers priced at the same. I ordered a lemon drop martini to drink, grilled oysters and steak crostini to eat. My grilled oysters were okay, except for one that has some "crunch"...lol to it. My steak was medium and cooked as ordered. But the show stopper was definitely the lemon drop martini, it was a good strong. So I ordered a second. The other girls really enjoyed their Caesar salad and mango margaritas. Our service was a bit slow, but good overall. Good happy hour spot, with a parking lot.

    The resturant was smaller than I thought but very cozy with a room with a bar and a dining area…read more There is an upstairs area where the only bathrooms are also located but it was empty when we were there. Also there is a parking lot, and they were offering valet when we went. I enjoyed the food I had as an entree (steak frites). What I didn't like was our waiter was constantly trying to up charge us. He kept asking if we wanted to add specific things to all our orders and even if we said no, he still insisted on it. This even occurred with shots of alcohol. I explicitly said I was driving and didn't want it and still shots were brought out with out us even asking. We thought maybe he was being very nice. Or maybe something was included we didn't know about ( what was added were things like a Caesar salad, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potato fries so it easy to see how we didn't see it was things out of the ordinary included as sides for meals) or we were for some reason getting something comped, but that was not the case. Our bill was ASTRONOMICAL. If we didn't have these items we didn't want added on, it would have been fine but this type of way of doing business makes me never want to go back. We considered fighting the bill, but we did eat the food because at the time we thought it was either included or comped. Please be aware of this if you visit this restaurant, and if you are insisted upon adding things to your order learn from our mistake and ask more questions if it's included or make sure you explicitly say NO.

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    0.3 mi
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    Outstanding!!! I've seen this place of my Facebook feed…read more. Several Videos of the food. So on this day I told my wife Let's try it out First No Reservations Second CASH ONLY... The place was packed for 7pm on a Saturday We had to wait for a lil while which was fine After we were seated our server Lauren with a great attitude We got Bread & Escarole salad to start Then ordered Shrimp Beeps Fried Shrimp in a mild spicy sauce which I cleaned up with the bread Chicken Murphy One of the crispiest & seasoned fowls we ever had in our lives!!! Spaghetti Giuliano With Shrimp Scungilli Clams in a red sauce Cavatelli with Pot Cheese Delicious flavor in a lil Marinara sauce Chicken Savoy Chicken in a vinegar sauce which I needed more bread to soak it up There are no Desserts You can bring your own & they have Big Espresso Pot for $25 Or lil one for $20 5/5 Fuhgeddabouits!! Thus is a must try The owner & all staff very friendly As I was leaving the owner was seated to eat I went over to tell how much we enjoyed the food They were eating the clams oreganato They asked if I ordered it I said no They made me eat one Which was delish!!! So I suggest to make the trek to Bloomfield NJ like I did from Staten Island

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    Vonda's Kitchen - Spicy Chicken Hash

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    3.8(578 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Ambiance : decor is very modern art deco features local artists paintings but could use more…read morecleaning Service: the greeting was very welcoming but however being served was not organized i was seated before someone but they order was taken before me. Food: chicken was very good and flavorful, grilled cheese was good and toasted golden brown. Waffles were bland thick and hard to swallow even with syrup still bland . The worst thing about my whole meal was my drink there was something floating in the bottom of my drink that no one could identify.

    Let me start out by saying, we've been coming here for years and used to love their food. But after…read moreour last visit, we won't be back. As we entered the restaurant, the floors were "crunchy", sticky and tacky. I assume they mopped the dining room with the same mop they use to clean the greasy floors in the kitchen. They don't have high chairs, So we spent most of the time with our toddler in our lap. The sweet tea tasted off, sour almost. Had to give it back to the server because I couldn't stomach it. Had my husband taste it, and he immediately agreed that something was wrong with it. The plastic utensils were such a turn off. We're dining in, is it too much of a hassle to give your customers actual silverware?? Got fish and grits. Potatoes, toast and eggs. Honestly, the only flavorful item on my plate was the potatoes and eggs. Was upcharged to add cheese to my grits, but the cheese never melted. Pre shredded bagged cheese is what they have on hand it seems. My husband ordered shrimp and grits and asked for a side of eggs, but that arrived 15 minutes after we all received our food. Not sure why it took so long so cook up 2 eggs for him. He was also disappointed in his brunch. It was obvious they used frozen bagged shrimp. Probably the 26-30/lb because the shrimp were really small and had the nerve to be overcooked. Workers just seemed disheveled. Not sure what happened to Vondas but it fell off for sure. We're not from Newark and would travel here for years. Not anymore. This is the end of an era, definitely won't be back. Absolutely don't recommend.

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