Jamrock Restaurant

Having Jamaican roots myself, I've often found that subpar customer service can sometimes lead to discovering hidden culinary gems. However, my recent experience at this establishment was quite the opposite. Invited for lunch by a business associate, I was disappointed right from the outset. The staff, particularly one individual, displayed a noticeable attitude problem. As a visitor, I cannot in good conscience recommend this place. The food, including the curry chicken and jerk chicken featured in the images below, was passable at best. To compound matters, the washroom was out of order, and the beverage fountain .

I'm from Miami, so I've eaten lots of authentic Jamaican food, and this was nothing like it. Food was VERY bland! I waited extra time for the "Rasta pasta" and I read excited since it would be so fresh. Couldn't wait to try it. When I opened it, it was just spaghetti noodles w/uncooked onions, green peppers and broccoli. No jerk seasoning, unsalted, just bland. I also ordered the Brown Stew chicken, which was not flavorful at all. I've made brown stew chicken better than this at home. I really just wasted my money there. The lady that took my order was very sweet though and I'm always happy to support a black owned business. However, My money would've been better spent giving it to a homeless person. Very disappointed.

Awesome taste

Cabbage was super greasy and plantain was super dry

Delicious! I had the Curry Chicken. I opted for the rice with beans, cabbage, and sauce on my rice. It was excellent! The meat just melted off the bone. I didn’t need a knife at all, just a plastic fork. The staff are friendly and helpful. They have a selection of Jamaican soft drinks and juices. I had a pineapple soda. It was great! There’s not a ton of seating so when it gets busy you’ll have to get your food to go. What a gem!

I thoroughly enjoyed the Jerk tofu and veggie patty!

Like many others, I don't usually write reviews (Unless you are exceptionally great OR horribly bad). Well this food I ordered from Jamrock is the ABSOLUTE WORST Jamaican food I have had in my entire life. The Chicken Soup tasted bad. The Escoveitch Snapper, rice and Peas, and the plantains were all very dry. Even the Coco bread wasn't right...didn't have that underlying sweet taste. The beef patty also was dry and hard around the edges, as though it had sat in the warmer all day. I was very disappointed in my whole order. Worst 40 dollars I have ever spent.

Spicy and savory! Anytime I'm in the city, I take the chance to go there and grab some good jerk chicken. Good food and good people!