Jamaica Kitchen in
Miami (FL)

Absolutely delicious, home style dishes, served with size- and side- options. Always fresh and hot, lots of favorites from our repeat visits. Aside from the always delicious beef patties, my favorites are the fricasse chicken (brown stew) and the suey mein. Also delish are the curries and the jerk pork/ chicken. Nice selection of Jamaican kolas and other drinks, and lots of sauces, mixes, and spices to try your hand at home cooking. Love this place and the super friendly staff.

This was the worst Jamican food I ever had, chicken friccase and rice with pigeon peas. Food was tasteless and bland. The daughter have a cat outside, touching it and feeding it and going inside the resturant. I give 2 stars because the patties were hot and fresh.

Consistently some of the best food in Miami. Their menu is properly reflective of Asian/Caribbean food and they even stock some of the favourite snacks and seasoning from the Caribbean. If you’re lucky, you can also find a pack of genuine Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans at the counter.

I recently visited a vibrant Jamaican restaurant in Miami, and it was a great experience. The location is take out only but they do have a few high top seating outside. The staff was friendly and attentive, eager to share recommendations. They have a wide selection menu and grocery items that you will be sure to walk away with some of your favorites. Overall, great food and exceptional customer service.

Wah gwaaan! We came for the jerk and curry and was quite impressed. The jerk fried rice was yummy. The curry goat was excellent. The establishment is small and offers outdoor seating which was great. Don't forget the hot sauce! Ya mon!

Wow. I am appalled. I wanted Jamaican food due to me having a huge craving for some, and currently pregnant. Firstly, there’s no Jamaican individuals working there it was only Hispanic individuals from what I could see. Secondly, I asked for rice and peas and the rice taste like Spanish rice, I’m Hispanic so I know what Spanish rice taste like. Thirdly, the place is super small with about 5 feet of walking space. Fourthly, for whatever reason the Jamaican patty was green. Lastly, the cabbage had no seasoning. I found this restaurant on instagram @jamaicakitchen with the caption stating they were on food network with guy fieri which is a personal favorite of mine so ofcourse I wanted to try, what a mistake… Unfortunately I live about 30 minutes away and do not want to make the drive back up for a refund but I will definitely never be coming back, this was crazy.

Came to Miami looking for the best ackee and saltfish and or cow foot- my two favorite jamaican dishes. And of course! In tru Jamaican fashion, they didn't have either. So I had the callalloo and saltfish with boiled provision. It was good. Solidly good. My mother had the oxtails and she loved them. Being as though I'm visiting from California, we got a lot of food to try. I'm giving five stars based on the red pea soup solely. I am a self proclaimed red pea soup fanatic and I thought I already tried the best there ever was until I came to this restaurant. It was seasoned perfectly and the meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The beef and cheese patties were very good and flavorful too. The crust was soft and had a sweetish tinge. The vibes were pretty immaculate and I could tell they're well respected in the community based on how busy it was. The staff were personable and friendly . I am also giving five stars for walking in to Gregory Isaac's playing - Night Nurse. Will def be back!

This is very bad for 20 $ they put the main dish on the two sides spot and the sides on the main dish spot then they give you Like one small piece of goat and chopped it up if I would have seen this before I left I would’ve have given it back and said no thanks wasted time and money for satisfaction I should’ve went bk to the Cuban restaurant and walked away happy don’t waste your time pick wisely ask? Before any thing cabbage not even cooked very hard ect never ever ever will stop by there again Chef Ramsey needs to help

I first heard about Jamaican Kitchen over a decade ago when I was still living in New York and saw them featured on the Food Network. I remember telling myself, I have to check this place out next time I’m in Miami! Fast forward to today—I now live in Miami, and after growing tired of the usual food options, I started craving the variety I had back in NY. A quick search led me not only to Jamaican Kitchen—the very place I had bookmarked years ago—but I was shocked to find it just a two-minute drive from my new home! Since then, it has become an absolute staple for me and my family. Their go-to favorites like jerk chicken, stew pork, and escovitch fish are always on point, and their variety of patties never disappoints. Pro tip: Always go for the dinner portion! Even though I could easily inhale it all in one sitting, I try to save some for later because the flavors only get better. The sides? Perfect. From the sweet plantains to the rice and peas and even the steamed cabbage, everything tastes just right. What really makes this place special is how much it reminds me of Jamaica—Jamaica, Queens, that is! They even sell plantain chips, Shirley biscuits, and Blue Mountain coffee, just like I remember. Beyond the food, the owners are incredibly sweet and always treat my daughters kindly, often offering them fruit snacks. Now, my girls get mad when they find out I went without them! Bonus: Melvin the cat is super friendly and always makes our visits even better. Highly recommend this spot for authentic, delicious Jamaican food with a warm, welcoming vibe!

Got a $30 dollar plate with rice & peas, oxtail and 2 sweet plantains (there were small and thin). The rice and peas were decent nothing special just rice and peas. Felt like the oxtails were small and with not much meat at all: flavor was good. Waited around 15 mins for the order.

I wanted some oxtails so bad and this restaurant came ip when I searched for them. I ordered 2 plates of oxtails and 1 of curry chicken which totaled about $70. I’m like okay long as it’s good I didnt care about the price. When I got my food I was very disappointed. There gave a little bit of oxtails no meat on the bones and it was NOT SEASONED. at all the same with the curry chicken. Not to make it about race bc I know there are white Jamaicans but these were white ppl making Jamaican food. There was no pigeon peas and rice no macaroni and cheese and the cabbage was steamed. ? they do Saran Wrap the food which I though was good so it doesn’t spill but I won’t be going back there. In fact I went to another Jamaican restaurant right after bc I still wanted those oxtails and you can see the huge difference. (Food on the left is JAMAICA KITCHEN on the right is JAMAICA HOUSE)

I am not a local. They had take out orders a plenty while we were there. They also have outdoor seating where I ate this. My brother in law is Jamaican and said this is the closest thing to authentic as it gets in Miami. I agree. Its a very interesting menu. Jamaican and Asian Pictured is the goat curry, and it was delicious.

? food sucked wasn't seasoned right.... no where near the amount of what you get from (DONNAS) IN FT Lauderdale... I gotta stress this Chinese people been stealing jamaican culture and this damn sure ain't it.... i got a $12 lunch special and 4 patties 3.85/each and paid $34 .... high way robbery!!!!! It's only one owner who was jamaican that was decades ago they have run this place to the ground! Go To Donnas in Miami gardens/ FT Lauderdale it may be far but with it and it's cheaper.

On a recent purchase of two "Fricassee Chicken Dinner" meals from Jamaica Kitchen was quite surprising in terms of the cost. At $18 per meal, the value proposition seems questionable given the relatively basic components - chicken, rice and peas, and two pieces of plantain. While I understand the current inflationary pressures, the pricing of these meals appears to be disproportionate to the actual contents. The meal itself does not seem to offer anything particularly special or elevated that would justify such a high price point. Based on the value-to-food ratio, I would not recommend these meals from Jamaica Kitchen. The cost seems exaggerated compared to the simple, straightforward nature of the dish. Customers may want to reconsider their options or look for more reasonably priced alternatives that provide better overall value.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I was in the area for a medical appointment and used my GPS to find any restaurants close to where I was. A few came up, but being that I'm Jamaican, I chose this place and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised! ?? It's a small setting that feels like a little piece of Jamaica. And something about Asian-Jamaicans adds another level of spice to the place. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The shelves were fully stocked with authentic Jamaican items. The meatloaf was fresh and warm. The stew peas was delicious with a generous portion. And the plantains tasted homegrown. I would definitely recommend this place to others looking for delicious, authentic Jamaican food! ??

One of the better Jamaican restaurants in Miami, especially outside of the far north, or far south of Miami. Located near to Baptist Hospital and Dadeland Mall. They have just about every Jamaican dish that you can imagine and the food is pretty good. My favorite dish there is the curry goat but everything that I have had there is good. No broad beans in the oxtail though, like my Mom makes it. Maybe a word or caution for those of you that are price conscious, but Jamaican food isn’t cheap anymore, anywhere.

Da best place for Jamaican food, by far! Love the patties and curry goat and curry oxtail... everyting is excellent. It couldn't be more typical Jamaican, served by the nicest people <3

I had high hopes for this establishment. I traveled down to Miami from Atlanta and made it my purpose to stop by to try a few items. The jerk pork fried rice was actually good. I just wish some sort of sauce was available to add to the rice. I also ordered the jerk chicken but I was not satisfied at all. The chicken wasnt hot nor did it taste seasoned at all. Maybe Atlanta has spoiled me but I was expecting more. I'll try it again next time.

Let me start by just saying that this is the first time that I've ever had jerk pork fried rice and it was both the best fried rice and best jerk pork that I've ever had. This food was so delicious. The patties were wonderful and the curry oxtail was a first, but definitely won't be a last because it was lovely. Good pricing, great service, and glorious food. Did I mention that the portion sizes are very generous?

The food here is so good. It honestly threw me off because it was 2 asian people behind the counter but they had deep jamaican accents. They have a sign above the register that says "Yes We Are Jamaican" Lol They were really nice and the food was so good. Got 2 beef patties and jerk chicken dinner. I will definitely be back when in Miami.

All I can say is WOW. So I love watching Diners, drive in and dives. Guy featured this place on an episode and I also follow a south florida foodie that features different places in south florida and he raved about the curry oxtails. I have never had curry oxtails. Only the traditional oxtails. I live in Ft. Lauderdale but will drive anywhere for good food. The drive today was soooooo worth it. The curry oxtails are past amazing. I got a quart, and three different Patties. My god, I see why this restaurant was featured. My family and I are going back down to Kendall next weekend just to get away and we will be back there. The only oxtails I want are curry now lol, thanks to Jamaica Kitchen. Amazing food, courteous service. I can’t say enough good things about Jamaica kitchen. I saw reviews where people travel far to come here. I’ll be one of them. Outstanding.

Love the patties so delicious, crust was perfect reminds me of the ones from Jamaica, only thing is they need to put more beef inside. The meatloaf was perfect. The bread was soft and warm, the beef was seasoned well. Overall i enjoyed my meal.

I wish I could give this place more stars, it’s incredible!! Their patties are insanely delicious, so flavorful and feels like home cooked food. The spicy beef and chicken curry were our favs, they are large enough to share or the perfect meal solo, and only $3 per patty! Their jerk chicken meal was amazing as well, huge portions, comes with rice and peas, and fried plantains. The staff was so friendly. Dreaming of this place already!

I have tried Jamaica Kitchen in the past, I wasn’t disappointed. Today I stopped in to satisfy my tastebuds for Oxtails. I chose the dinner plate with the Curried Oxtails, white rice and plantains. I awaited my total, I wasn’t given one- I thought to myself the oxtails must be an all time “market high” LOL…I wasn’t given a receipt so I asked for one. She told me my total after I paid and printed a receipt for me. A bit shady but that’s ok, I should have inquired. The curried oxtails are pretty good, nice curry flavor. Food is presentable and plantains are lightly done for my taste, I like a little charring on mine. The Oxtail plate cost $27.82, a bit pricey for me but also explains why she wasn’t eager to tell me that. If you’re going to charge $27.82 I want to see some oxtails on my plate not mostly bones and broken up pieces. I will recommend Jamaica Kitchen generally if you’re in the mood for some Jamaican food in this area. They also sell Patties($3) they are pretty good as well. The customer service is consistent - the owners are courteous.

So happy after I found this spot!! Ate a veggie Patty with coco bread and drank a kola champagne… heaven. My partner got the jerk chicken plate with rice and peas and he thoroughly enjoyed it! Service is efficient, quick and friendly. I almost didn’t want to write this review because I wana keep the spot to myself for my own selfish reasons - mostly because that coco bread was so nice and warm!! I highly recommend this spot.

Amazingly great stew oxtail (curry). The oxtail was fall off the bone tender, one of the best oxtails we've ever had at a restaurant. The jerk chicken was ok, chicken breast is kind of dry, and spicy (it is jerk after all). The spicy beef patties were good but frozen ones from Costco are just as good, wish there was more filling. Definitely worth a stop for the stew oxtail

We stopped in to make our 96th DDD stop and ordered a couple of the Beef Patties along with some rice and peas. I think I could go through a dozen of these! The flaky crust was killer and the meat filling was spicy but not too spicy! Very tiny place but very big on flavor!