9 of ATL’s Best Jamaican Restaurants To Satisfy Your Carribean Cravings
Have you Carri-BEAN to these fantastic Jamaican spots yet? These restaurants’ oxtails, curries, and stews are the perfect options to warm you right up this fall and satisfy any island craving you might have.
1. Chef Rob’s Caribbean Cafe
5920 Roswell Rd #117, Atlanta, GA 30328
Chef Rob is the sauce king! Take a trip to North Buckhead/ Sandy Springs area to try his fall-off-the-bone oxtails and show-stopping grilled shrimp skewers. It’s the ultimate comfort food.
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2. Dat Fire Jerk Chicken
226 Northside Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Right outside Mercedes Benz Stadium in a small, colorful shack is a helluva meal. Despite the restaurant name, their jerk chicken usually has a bit less spice than other spots, so if you’re looking for more kick, try Jamrock or Chef Rob’s. Their homemade jerk sauce is so good you’ll want to drizzle straight into your mouth. Pair it with some perfectly sweet plantains.
3. Irie Mon Cafe
1800 Peachtree Rd NW #103, Atlanta, GA 30309
You gotta love a hidden gem, and Irie Mon Cafe is just that. The interiors are nothing fancy, but you’ll be cheered by the mural colorful, Jamaican flag-colored mural on the walls. Aside from your usual Jamaican fare, they also have some halal offerings as well as an all-day breakfast menu with typical Jamaican items like ackee & saltfish.
4. Negril Village Atlanta
30 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
This Midtown spot on North Avenue brings together the magic of “jerk, rum, reggae & more.” The restaurant was built in a historic firehouse. The resulting ambiance is more classy and upscale than the other restaurants listed, with marble tables and chandeliers throughout, but it’s not a fussy place.
5. Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Eatery
4454 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Scotch Bonnet Jamaican “Restaurant,” named after the Scotch Bonnet peppers found in many Jamaican dishes, may be the definition of a diamond in the roof. It’s a food truck/trailer without wheels and absolutely nothing fancy. But as is often the case with these kinda spots, they are serving up some truly fire Jamaican food. You’ll get huge portions of jerk chicken, brown stew, and Jamaican-style curried goat. It’s a total food coma in the best way. Find them OTP on Campbellton Rd and on most delivery apps!
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6. Jamrock Restaurant
111 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Jamrock never disappoints when we need some amazing jerk chicken, stat. Their jerk has a bit of a hint of extra, dry spice, and we crave it always. It’s the perfect takeout or delivery option when you need something savory. And they’re available on Uber Eats!
7. Royal Caribbean Bakery
4859 Memorial Dr # A, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
There are quite a few places around Atlanta to get great jerk chicken, but if you’re craving the patties, hard dough bread, and coco bread that can only be found in Jamaican cuisine, this is the spot to visit. Take the trip to Stone Mountain to grab some lunch and pick up a big order of patties to freeze for later.
8. Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant
378 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
There’s something about the food at a family-run business that just feels like home. At Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant, you get a taste of Jamaican cuisine in a native environment. Stop by for quality food made from scratch!
9. Island Vibes Caribbean Grill
655 N Central Ave, Atlanta, GA 30354
Island Vibes Caribbean Grill is a great place to go for authentic Jamaican food. The menu is a culinary delight, offering a wide variety of flavorful dishes that showcase the rich and diverse culture of Jamaica. From the mouthwatering jerk chicken and tender oxtail stew to the aromatic curries and crispy fried plantains, each dish is prepared with love and expertise.
Chef Rob is the sauce king! Take a trip to North Buckhead/ Sandy Springs area to try his fall-off-the-bone oxtails and show-stopping grilled shrimp skewers. It’s the ultimate comfort food.
Right outside Mercedes Benz Stadium in a small, colorful shack is a helluva meal. Despite the restaurant name, their jerk chicken usually has a bit less spice than other spots, so if you’re looking for more kick, try Jamrock or Chef Rob’s. Their homemade jerk sauce is so good you’ll want to drizzle straight into your mouth. Pair it with some perfectly sweet plantains.
You gotta love a hidden gem, and Irie Mon Cafe is just that. The interiors are nothing fancy, but you’ll be cheered by the mural colorful, Jamaican flag colored mural on the walls. Aside from your usual Jamaican fare, they also have some halal offerings as well as an all-day breakfast menu with typical Jamaican items like ackee & saltfish.
This Midtown spot on North Avenue brings together the magic of “jerk, rum, reggae & more.” The restaurant was built in a historic firehouse. The resulting ambiance is more classy and upscale than the other restaurants listed, with marble tables and chandeliers throughout, but it’s not a fussy place.
Scotch Bonnet Jamaican “Restaurant,” named after the Scotch Bonnet peppers found in many Jamaican dishes, may be the definition of a diamond in the roof. It’s a food truck/trailer without wheels and absolutely nothing fancy. But as is often the case with these kinda spots, they are serving up some truly fire Jamaican food. You’ll get huge portions of jerk chicken, brown stew, and Jamaican style curried goat. It’s a total food coma in the best way. Find them OTP on Campbellton Rd and on most delivery apps!
Jamrock never disappoints when we need some amazing jerk chicken, stat. Their jerk has a bit of a hint of extra, dry spice, and we crave it always. It’s the perfect takeout or delivery option when you need something savory. And they’re available on Uber Eats!
There are quite a few places around Atlanta to get great jerk chicken, but if you’re craving the patties, hard dough bread, and coco bread that can only be found in Jamaican cuisine, this is the spot to visit. Take the trip to Stone Mountain to grab some lunch and pick up a big order of patties to freeze for later.
