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By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

Living in Chicago? Ever had a sudden craving for Jamaican food and ran to Google and searched for “Jamaican food near me?”. I know many can relate, so I am going to save you the time you would spend reading through Google reviews. Here are the top restaurants in Chicago serving up delicious, traditional Jamaican food, based on reviews.

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1. Garifuna Flava

2518 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Garifuna Flava serves up a fusion of Belizean and Jamaican dishes. Their panades, corn flour hand pies filled with white fish, offer a taste of Belizean street food. While on the Jamaican side you can enjoy the classic escovitch red snapper that is served alongside rice and peas and sweet plantains among other must try Jamaican dishes. 

2. Dr. Bird’s

1215 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Dr. Bird’s brings the flavours of the Caribbean to Chicago. Their version of our Jamaican patties are filled with chicken, beef, or even spinach, but based on reviews they are a must-try, especially the spicy beef variant. Also, try out their tender jerk chicken or creamy rasta pasta, paired perfectly with coco rice, fluffy coco bread, and festivals that complement the smoky jerk seasoning.

3. Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken

1461 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

Situated in Hyde Park, Uncle Joe’s offers quintessential Jamaican dishes like oxtails, jerk catfish, and curry shrimp. Their jerk chicken wing dinner served with two sides, or the combo plate with multiple meats, plantains, rice and peas, and jerk sauce, exemplifies the rich flavours of Jamaica.

4. Aunty Joy's Jamaican Kitchen

6322 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Aunty Joy’s is well known for serving up succulent oxtails, offered in small or large portions with sides like steamed cabbage and rice and peas. It’s a haven for oxtail enthusiasts seeking authentic Jamaican flavours in Chicago.

5. Ja’ Grill Hyde Park 

1510 East Harper Court, Chicago, IL 60615

Experience the islands at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park with dishes like Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat, and Red Snapper Escoveitch. Sip on a Red Stripe or a Ja’ Rum Punch while enjoying Caribbean beats in the lively bar area.

6. Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine & Catering

1947 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

Located on Howard Street, Good To Go serves up generous portions of curried goat and excellent jerk chicken. Their juice concoctions and caramel cake add a sweet touch to your Jamaican dining experience.

7. Jamaican Jerk Spice

6500 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Jamaican Jerk Spice will leave you impressed with their tender oxtails and flavorful goat curry. Pair your meal with their delectable bread pudding and fresh carrot juice for a complete Jamaican feast.

8. Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

553 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Located in Chatham, Tropic Island Jerk Chicken is renowned for their rich jerk chicken and allspice-laced oxtails. You will more than likely enjoy their cinnamon-candied yams and buttery braised greens alongside their signature jerk sauce.

These restaurants offer some of the best Jamaican food in Chicago and will surely satisfy those cravings. But remember, you can follow some of these simple recipes and make your favourite Jamaican dishes right at home. 

Check out these articles of Jamaican restaurants in other cities.

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References & Sources For Best Jamaican Food In Chicago

  1. Kane, A., & Rome, J. (2022, August 22). 8 Great Jamaican Restaurants In Chicago. The Infatuation. https://www.theinfatuation.com/chicago/guides/best-jamaican-restaurants-chicago
  2. Cavanaugh, A. (2015, May 21). Chicago Jamaican restaurant guide: jerk chicken and more. Time Out Chicago. https://www.timeout.com/chicago/restaurants/chicago-jamaican-restaurant-guide-jerk-chicken-and-more

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