Jamaican Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois

12 authentic Jamaican restaurants to explore

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Fh Jerkgod

111 E 51st St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Callaloo, Ital Stew, Rice and Peas

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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

553 E 79th St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat

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Jamaica Jerk Villa

642- 648 W 79th St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat

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Jerky Jerk

2253 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat

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Ja Grill Hyde Park

1510 E Harper Ct, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Callaloo, Ital Stew, Rice and Peas

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One Stop Jamaica Jerk

1849 E 79th St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat

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Caribbean American Baking

1539 W Howard St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $

Popular: Curry Goat, Oxtail, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken

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Garifuna Flava: A Taste Of Belize | Jerk Chicken Chicago

2518 W 63rd St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat

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Jerk Jamaican Barbecue

811 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat

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Shattaz Jerk Bar And Grill

3109-3113 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Callaloo, Ital Stew, Rice and Peas

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Jerkja876

819 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Jerk Chicken, Callaloo, Ital Stew, Rice and Peas

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Jamaican Gates Restaurant Chicago

10226 S Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

Jamaican, Caribbean · $$

Popular: Brown Stew Chicken, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Oxtail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Jamaican restaurant in Chicago?

Chicago has 12 Jamaican restaurants to choose from. Fh Jerkgod is among the most popular, known for authentic Jamaican cuisine and generous portions.

Is there authentic Jamaican food in Chicago?

Yes! Chicago, Illinois has a growing Jamaican food scene with 12 restaurants serving authentic dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, and more.

What Jamaican dishes should I try for the first time?

Start with jerk chicken for its iconic smoky-spicy flavor, then try oxtail stew for comfort food, and rice and peas as the perfect side. Jamaican patties make a great snack.

Is Jamaican food in Chicago spicy?

Jamaican food uses scotch bonnet peppers, so some dishes are spicy. However, many dishes are mild like brown stew chicken, curry chicken, and fried plantains. Just ask your server for heat level guidance.

Nearby Cities

Evanston (2) · Skokie (2) · Country Club Hills (1) · Bloomington (1)

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