Jamrock Jerk Center & Grill

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was Caribbean vibes. The staff were very helpful and gave me some great tips being that it was my first time ordering there. I will definitely be recommending to others and returning soon. Specifically, I would recommend the jerk chicken with cabbage and the yellow rice. The oxtails gravy omg omg so much flavor. You will not miss trying the food here. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

I’ve been to this location twice, and the one in Riverdale I go to all the time. This location failed me both times, not sure what it is. But the rice and peas taste over cooked, mushy. I got the jerk chicken, small and over priced. Chicken was bony, every bite had small pieces of bone in it. $18 for the same meal I pay $12.79 for in Riverdale. Quality is night and day, this spot suck!

The food was good, hot and fresh! The jerk chicken was moist and the spice did not blow my palate. Overall, the best authentic Caribbean food in the area.

Visited here around noon on a Monday. Parking is free and accessible but limited and tight. The restaurant has a very lively atmosphere and was clean, fresh, and welcoming. The staff seemed a bit occupied and relaxed rather than attentive and welcoming like the restaurant’s atmosphere. I ordered a small oxtail plate. It was a bit overpriced at $26. I had 2 large oxtails, a medium one, and a small one. The food was seasoned well and tasted great however the oxtails were tough and considering the size on top of that, not worth the price at all. I expected that they would fall off the bone given that I’ve spent less and had better quality. I was given 1 napkin with my food and had to ask for more then was given 2 more. I believe anyone serving oxtails or any food cooked in a stew or sauce should know to serve enough paper napkins. They could also use better quality paper products to serve their food in. It wasn’t the worse, but for the price I expected quality food, better service, and serving products. I would try them again and hope for a better experience but would also encourage the restaurant to also give the type of quality experience to customers in exchange for the price that they’re asking to retain customers.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt compelled to in this case. This place is wildly overpriced for what you get. I ordered oxtail, and it did not taste good at all! I expected a lot more given the high prices and sleek atmosphere, but it was all style over substance. Save your money and eat somewhere else. Definitely won’t be coming back.

Located on the busy corner of Metropolitan Pkwy & University Ave in West End Atlanta. It's not the most modern styled restaurant, but it has a groovy, hookah styled atmosphere. The patio has covered seating, TV monitors and always good music. It's boasted as having the best Jamaican Food in Atlanta. I usually order the Veggie Plate. It's a decent option if you opt for plant-based options. It's a little disappointing that it only comes with "peas and rice" and way too much cabbage for one meal. The rice barely has any peas mixed in. A couple of fried plantains are included. They're so good! To me, this plate is lacking a bit for the price. Otherwise, the rice is tasty with some curry broth poured over. They also offer Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken and Stew Oxtails. An employee named Maria assisted me on a Saturday night. She gave wonderful, warm service. Parking is easy and right on the side of the building. As a sweet bonus, they have good cake for dessert.

This food was 🤢 not good at all. Very overpriced for one thing. The cabbage has not taste. The rice was dry the sauce from the oxtail didn’t do no justice for the rice. The oxtails were just not good at all. Waste of money and a waste of time. I drove way over there from my hotel for this crap.

I discovered this place driving home and decided to come back and try it. The food is excellent and will not disappoint! The jerk chicken wasn't over seasoned, and you can taste the smokiness while eating it! Paired with the sauce, it was a flavor bomb in your mouth! The shrimp pasta was good, but the shrimp themselves didn't have any seasoning. When eaten with the pasta and the sauce, it creates the perfect bite. You will end up getting more food than expected, and with the friendly staff, you will leave happy.

I've eaten at Jamrock Jerk Center & Grill a few times and have always been pleased. I'm a creature of habit so it's always Brown Stew Chicken for me, but this time, I added Coco bread and a slice of cheesecake to my order (idk how I missed that they sell coco bread). Hubs ordered a large Oxtail plate, which he enjoyed. I do like my brown stew chicken a tad bit sweeter than how they make theirs but it wasn't a significant difference. I also didn't get plantains with my plate, which I didn't realize I needed to ask for but will def ask when I go back. Nice clean environment and staff is pretty friendly.

I reserve one star reviews for places that make me sick..... well this place has won the award. I had the jerk chicken plate. They were having an off day. No plantains and they did not include the jerk sauce in my bag. So annoying! The food was bland and the chicken was just a bunch of bones. I spent the next 24 hours hugging the commode. I will not return.

I came across this place as I was driving to go donate food to the homeless. I ordered the jerk chicken and oxtails. The oxtails were not fall off the bone but had a good taste. The jerk was cold and needed sauce. The little sauce I was given was not enough to cover the chicken. The rice tastes like a lot of ginger was cooked in it. I actually got them mixed up with Jam Rock Restaurant. (Because I love that place) Service was quick as if the food was already placed in to go cartons. There is no ambience because it's outside of a braid shop. Next time I will make sure it's in connection of the correct restaurant.

I came last week and ordered the brown stew chicken was ok . They do give you a lot for your money. Came back today, and ordered the curry chicken. The rice was clumpy and I had to wait for more chicken to come from the back because one server skipped the server that was servicing me and gave her customer the last of the curry chicken. Then it's the attitude of the servers, unfriendly, pouty and borderline rude. Feel free to try on your own cause the food is good and I also know how these reviews work but I will not be coming back

Wasn't impressed. Late Saturday night decision. Couldn't find parking and discovered an open lot next door. we sit there contemplating. G goes in to order. figured since it was late around 10 pm and they were hosting 2 parties, the kitchen would be closed to public. well, as expected they did not have rice and peas. they had yellow rice and steamed white rice. and some of the veggie choices were non-existent. no Mac & cheese.what?!? ordered brown stew. 2 curry chicken and jerk chicken all with cabbage. bill was $70. oh they added 10% to the bill. I don't like adding gratuity automatically. also if am establishment has hours until 1am. food sloppy (menu) should be available after 10 or 11pm. food was doable because we were hungry. so maybe this was a bad night. this was a 1 and done.

I love jerk chicken. I don't know where these reviews came from but I received grill chicken. It didn't taste like jerk at all. Jerk chicken does not need barbecue sauce which is what the give you on the side. Customer service was good.

Second time going to this location. I Was amazed at how the food tasted different this time. Rice and peas were fresh, the cabbage seemed to have been missing seasoning, and the brown stew chicken was alright but the portion was smaller than my first time. I was disappointed when I opened my container and noticed I was missing plantains. First time trying a dessert and I went with the buttermilk coconut pie it was soso I may try one of the homemade desserts next time.

The worst oxtails I've ever had. It was my 1st and last time ordering. 90% was fat. Spend little more money and order better oxtails or take off the menu for that day if you got a bad batch. I will not return.

Can't continue to give them my business. They are hit or miss and lately it's been miss miss miss! I paid over $20 for them to give me one piece of chicken they chopped into pieces (not a large portion) and dried up hard rice. The customer service is non existent cause they act like they don't even want you to come in there with the rude interactions. The food used to be worth ignoring that but lately it's been a heavy hell no. Won't be back, they got me for the last time!

I love Jamrock and have been coming here for years. Food is consistently yummy and the portions don't disappoint. Do not leave without a couple of beef patties....you may have to come back bc they run out. White meat jerk chicken??!!! All day!!! Yes!! Order a lot of this! A whole lot. I usually get a side of this and wish I had gotten more. Curry chicken is very good, I like to get extra gravy. My latest discovery???! The fried chicken wings at lunch....I had to restrain myself from driving back to get more. That tasty!! Go here. Oh yeah. On my last visit they had opened a new section as a bar so go here for food AND dranks now. Yay!

This is one of the few places in Atlanta that have real authentic, true jerk chicken. It was fully roasted full of flavor and just the right amount of space. Liked the seating option outside. Will be back to try their breakfast.

HORRIBLE PLACE!! I paid 63.00 for a meal. One of my drinks were leaking from the top. NOT ASKING for a refund just to replace it. The employee said NO they don't under no circumstances return food nor refund money. I NEVER walked out the door with the beverage it just exchange hands. She wouldn't even switch out the leaking beverage for the other ones that were there. I took a picture of her and establishment. Leaving the establishment while in the car I was confronted by a dreadhead (manager) about the incident. The same employee comes out in a very hostile threatening way about the picture I took of her, in disbelief she's confronting me in front of the manger. After asking me to remove the picture I said no she said she will call the cops she then shot a bird at me and hit her ass to basically tell me to kiss it. The manager looking at me not saying NOT A WORD NOR an APOLOGY not nothing to the employee as if, if he does says something to her he won't get no a** tonight (like they are in relations together). I had 42 ppl on the way coming about 10 min behind me for an event to get food and support a black business! Thankfully after that incident I immediately had them go somewhere else and they ended up going to TROPICAL CUISINE where they had the best food and customer service! This establishment will never have my support and I will always tell people how nasty their attitude are. REMEMBER CUSTOMERS once the money is taken before you see the food keep in mind UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES YOU CANT BE REFUNDED!!!!! BEWAREEE.

I ordered the brown stew red snapper, they said it was cool to order and would take 20 mins. I said ok and told the woman that I would wait in my car. Shae never asked me about my sides so when I come back to get my order, it was already packed up. I wanted cuiry goat gravy on my rice and peas but, couldn't get that because she made my plate before I could come back which I came back in exactly 20 mins. I get home and try my food and it's extra spicy. I'm from New York and have been to Jamaica 7 times; 3 times in the last 3 years. I have never had spicy brown stew anything and this ruined my experience. I've ordered this dish in the past from here and it was good. tonight I'm not sure what happened but, I'm totally unsatisfied. by the way this might be my 2nd time leaving a review for any restaurant. Please work on keeping your food the same every time that it is made. Consistency is key!!

Oxtails were tough as leather, cabbage had no seasoning whatsoever, and the girl at the bar who took my order up charged me $3 for absolutely nothing. I was already charged $24 for a small plate of oxtails that were the most disgusting and tough oxtails I've ever had.

I love this restaurant. However, it stinks like diarrhea and moth balls. The bathrooms vent into the serving area. This is unacceptable. Loud blasting religious music every Sunday is very disrespectful to the general public. Service is hit or miss. They were literally burning garbage in the parking lot.

This is one of my go to places for grilled jerk chicken because they serve white meat chicken the cabbages are a hit or miss just depends on who's cooking them I guess the customer service is always pleasant and the vibe is Jamacia Mon its a bit pricey but so is everything today my chicken was surprisingly bit on the dry side but still good the BBQ sauce is spicy like i like it the rice an peas are always good. If you are in the area its well worth a try

Hands down one of my favorite places to get Jamaican food, I'm even close to going right now lol. Let's get into it! Location and Parking They have a few locations, the one closest to me is the one on Metropolitan Pkwy. They do have a parking lot, but it can get pretty tight in there depending on what time you're going because they can get a rush faster than you can decide what you want to eat. Venue and Atmosphere The venue is small and just mostly for you to order in. There are tables outside if you can't wait to dig into your food. There is 1-2 people behind the counter who make your plates for you after you tell them what meat and sides you want. Food and drinks My favorite thing to get here is the large oxtail with extra gravy with rice and peas and cabbage with a side of cocoa bread. The oxtails are tender, perfectly seasoned, and the gravy is amazing. I've also had the jerk chicken as it has just the right amount of spicy and is tender as well. The portions are generous, and I also have leftovers. They also have sodas and homemade lemonade and desserts, but I haven't tried those yet. Verdict This review has definitely made up my mind that I will in fact be going here tomorrow lol. If you need a quick but great Jamaican fix, stop in to see them. Until next time!

I've driven past Jam Rock many times, and when I finally decided to go in I wasn't disappointed. Location and Parking Jam Rock is located on a busy street with a small parking lot next door. Venue and Atmosphere The inside is a simple "order at the counter" situation, and there is a small patio outside with a DJ booth. Food and Beverages My jerk chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the cocoa bread was a nice touch. They were out of rice and peas when I got there so I opted for Mac and cheese and cabbage. Both were tasty; the mac and cheese was rich and creamy. Service Service was prompt and the workers were friendly. Verdict If you're craving good Jamaican food, Jam Rock is an excellent choice.

The service here left a lot to be desired, I tried to substitute my cabbage for macaroni and cheese but there was an up charge. The upcharge was charging me the full price for the Mac and cheese. The meal came with plantains but they didn't give us any. Later when we realized they said they were out but they didn't offer any substitute or discount. They gave us veggie Pattie's instead of chicken Pattie's so luckily we ate at the restaurant. The curry chicken wasn't to my liking and the prices were way too high compared to other spots I frequent. The Pattie's were not even that delicious. Typically I can eat a beef pattie or chicken pattie from any spot.

Once again my step dad wanted Caribbean fish (Red Snapper). Let me be honest, I didn't feel like driving to downtown to his favored caribbean. resto. We where in the neighborhood of Jamrock so I didn't give them a try. Jamrock has been around for awhile. So I thought to myself, they got to be doing something right . I order my dad the whole red snapper dinner and I got the curry shrimp with yellow rice and a side a akee fish. Which that's was what i really wanted was the akee meal. But they only had very little left. Oh well! We sat outside for a moment, just to try it right quick. I tasted my dad's red snapper and it was a little too salty for me. Let me say...if I say something is too salty its problem. I put salt on everything even before I eat it. The Akee was salty as well. But the curry shrimp with rice was decent. I can't say if I will return or not. But I can say I have tried JamRock caribbean restaurant.

I paid 30 for an oxtail plate and I'm still hungry.. the service was lackluster they were too busy talking to their friends than to even suggest anything..my oxtail was tough and not falling off the bone it just wasn't worth the drive back to get a refund

Used to be a place I frequent and I will not any longer. They quite literally never have curry goat. I try calling ahead to see however they never answer the phone. They will let you sit in the line for 45 minutes just for you to get to the front and be told nothing is available. They never announce what they are out of they just let the people waste their time and then by that time you feel like you've wasted your time if you leave with nothing. I'll never be back.

My husband order takeout for me. We tried the curry chicken which was kinda dry & the cabbage lacked salt. The rice & peas was really yummy though! We also got the chicken patty's and they were good. I wanted the beef but they were out. I would try again during the start of the day as I assume they would have more items.

Food is always perfect when I get a Jamaican craving. Appreciate them still making me a plate when I come in close to closing too. Life savers

My 2 year old son just MURDERED the brown stew with rice and peas. He's a bigger food critic than those hot shots in NYC with how picky he is so this is a huge compliment. No pic cause he ate it too fast.

Jerk chicken white meat! Yaaasssss. They grill it out back and it's the only thing I get!

It was "Ok" rice & peas not all that, rice almost had the texture of oatmeal.. Mac & cheese makes me give this place a 3 instead of 4. Horrible. The fact that I paid an up charge for that is upsetting. Mac & cheese was dry, not cheesy at all. Literally just pasta noodles... the chicken & oxtails was good. Chicken didn't really have a lot of good meat pieces on there. Almost felt like the amount of meat you'd get on a oxtail. I'll give this place another shot & not order any sides. Just meat only. Btw, the girl in the front was lowkey rude. Terrible customer service skills. I'd rather deal with the gentleman that was also up front vs her.

I could've left zero if that was the option. THEY GAVE ME A MOLDY CHOCOLATE CAKE. then catch an attitude when I asked them a simple question. HORRIBLE STAFF.

Not good at all. Paid $50 for 2 jerk chicken meals and a beef Patty. Rice was unseasoned, jerk had been jerking to long. Beef Patty sounded like a 808 drum when i tapped it, it was that burnt! 2 tiddys down!!!

Every time I have been to ATL (I live here now) I have always asked my lyft/uber drivers if they knew about good Jamaican restaurants.. NONE OF THEM MENTIONED THIS PLACE. I'll just do pros and cons to make it short and sweet Cons -happened "to not have" plantains the day I went (one complimentary ones is supposed to come with the meal via their menu in the restaurant) I was really looking forward ordering some -No white meat upon ordering, waited 45 MINS! I didn't care I wanted my white meat but you'll see in the pros it was worth it) -flies everywhere (luckily food was covered) -No callaloo (rolls eyes, something ELSE they're out of) -what's the point of having a phone number and when people call you don't answer? -OUT OF PLANTAINS!!!! had to repeat that one. in my eyes that's unacceptable being a Jamaican restaurant Pros -Coco bread (i'm from STL where there's about 1.5 Jamaican restaurants and NONE of them age coco bread) -Busy as hell (could be good and bad, but I didn't mind this time I came) -Hole in the wall black owned spot -- these are usually the best sorry to say but it's the truth -FOOD X 1000000 (this food was so damn good, white meat so tender, jerk sauce so good, not too sweet not to spicy) -Jerk sauce (as stated before, not too spicy, not too sweet; yes their jerk sauce had a sweet spin on it, from others I have had) -Meat cooked juuuuuust right...literally I just took off one star because I had to wait for A LONG TIME for my white meat jerk chicken. MORE PEOPLE after me had wanted white meat, so I'm not understanding why they don't prepare for that because it seems like their most popular choice of meat (between dark and white). I really don't feel like businesses should run out of things especially their popular dishes. I guess the waiting was worth it because I tore that food up when I finally got home (after being on the highway and passing yet another 3 accidents on 75)

I had been craving Oxtail and Man they didn't disappoint. 91 health rating at the time of this visit. Parking Lot is small maybe 10 cars can fit. Covered Outdoor seating I didn't see any seating inside. Walk in they require mask and social distance in the line. Set up like buffet line. I got large oxtail came with choice of rice pilaf, rice and peas or yellow rice. Give me rice and peas. Second side was cabbage. I did see they had Mac and cheese as well. They had a You tube channel on playing Reggaetown music.. made you feel like you were at a beach party. They do offer contact less ordering. (Scan a QR code) Door Dash. The oxtails soooo tender rice melted in my mouth. And the cabbage seasoned just right. I will be back. I went to the location on Metropolitan not far from home. You did good JamRock!!!!!!

We were visiting from out of state and got a referral to go. So....we hit it up on our way in, after we left the airport. I love the vibe- music playing and the food looked sooo delicious. I would love if for the price, that the reps greet you with a smile. Lose one star. However, one greeter was very pleasant. Now the food. Pricey, but we thought the large oxtail dinner was on point. Too much rice for me, but the cabbage was good. I was delighted and full. It's worth a visit. Keep it up!

The food was good but the people are rude. Paid $50 for my food and they got it wrong. Gave me mac and cheese and rice instead of rice and cabbage. I'm allergic to mac and cheese (wheat allergy). when i told the lady i was allergic and couldn't eat this she said "that's weird". Won't be coming back.

I have patronized this business for many years and for the most part they have good service and good food. But last week, I was a little disappointed with the customer service. As the lady was preparing my take go order, I saw that she loaded the container with a lot of rice which I don't eat a lot of. I asked her to please remove some of the rice and she acted like she didn't hear me so I asked her again. This time she rolled her eyes at me behind her eyeglasses. If I wasn't so hungry, I would have walked out of the restaurant. She was so disrespectful and should not be in customer service !!! When I got to my destination, I threw most of the rice in the trash can which could have been sold to another customer that like rice like that. I will refrain from visiting this restaurant for a while. If the lady with the eyeglasses continues to have that type of attitude, hopefully she won't be there for much longer.

Inside dining and take out only! Music, friendly service, reasonable prices, and the food..... GGOOOOODDDDDDDDD!!!! Chef Dex cooked our stew fish to perfection!! As a Jamaican traveling from Cali I always appreciate genuine arrival Jamaica cooks and island hospitality! Jamrock was overflowing was patrons and smiles I will be coming back EVERY TIME I visit ATL! Wasn't salty! Lots of gravel! Food was fresh! ONE LOVE and God bless!!

This place used to be goo but they have completely fell off. I went here and order the Jerk Chicken Pasta and it was full of bones. I called them immediately after I noticed it and they told me there isn't anything they can do about it. Who puts bones in Pasta? I was so pissed. I will never eat here ever again, you officially lost a customer. I would bring my friends to this place when they were in town. The nerve of them.

Always satisfied with my food when I'm I'm the mood for Jamaican. I'm a fan of their grilled jerk chicken, curry chicken and their ox tails weren't bad.

i tried to be patient with staff but they Are very rude and unprofessional the vibe is off thats why it's always empty no one wants to sit and eat ewww please change the energy in this establishment

Had me waiting 45 mins for chicken just to say he didn't set the timer right lol terrible service

My food was soooo good and flavorful!! The cabbage was cooked exactly how I wanted. It wasn't too soft or too hard. My curry chicken was tender and the sauce was full of flavor. The rice and peas could be a little better but overall I enjoyed it. The ladies in the front were nice. The only downside is the parking .. extremely congested and hard to get out of.

Their dark meat jerk chicken was amazing. Their cabbage was incredible too! It was super loud in there and kind of a hassle to order in the beginning but it was worth it!

Ordered delivery via Uber Eats. 2 oxtail. Description ON THE MENU said $12 with several sides. I received 2 SIDES of oxtail priced $7 each on the menu, no sides. Called the place to ask about the discrepancy. I told the MANAGER (Florence I think) what items I ordered. She said the items don't come with sides when the menu clearly says they do. I told her I would snapshot the menu and share it with her, but she wasn't interested in that. I paid $24 for $14 worth of cold food. No apology, no offer of a refund, no items offered to compensate. Basically said I got what I got. Terrible treatment of a NEW customer. They took my money and offered nothing to compensate for their mistake.

I ordered jerk chicken and Mac N Cheese from Jamrock Jerk Center. Overall it was okay an experience. The jerk chicken was good and had an okay amount of flavor. The rice and peas that came with the jerk chicken did not have many beans in it, it was also not very well seasoned. I also only got piece of plantain with the order. The Mac N Cheese was okay. It was seasoned in a weird way.

This was my first time trying Jamaican food and I loved all of it! I got the jerk chicken, yellow rice, plantains, and a side of oxtails. Everything had amazing flavor and depth! They give you a ton of food; it could be several meals. 100% would recommend.

Ordered the large jerk turkey plate and the curry plate. It's a lot of food. The beans and rice were delish, not a lot of beans but still good. The cabbage was tasty. I'm not a fan of turkey but had to try it since it was their specialty dish and it was amazing. The turkey meat was tender and the extra jerk sauce on top of the turkey was just the right spicy with a mouthful of yummy flavor. I also ordered curry chicken patties and they were delicious as well. Spicy but not to the point your tongue is burning and have sweat dripping. I would have to say that this is a gem in east Atlanta. Though don't expect the most courteous of customer service. They are direct and want you to keep moving. The place is like a Covid prevention fortress. Expect you to be 6 feet and there are large plastic windows protecting them and the food from customers. Overall, highly recommend.

The curry goat is FIREI travel a lot and have yet to have curry goat that damn good!!! I'll Be stopping by a couple more times before I leave Atlanta!

Not good at all! Went here for take out for dinner. They have an A on their health report but doesn't look very clean. Ordered patties and red snapper platter. Rice and peas is NOT like the authentic rice and peas. Just taste like regular rice. There was a faint taste of something pickled or bitter on the rice or and fish. Cabbage was not fresh and may have been cooked the day before. Terrible tasting food. I had enough after a few bites. I Couldn't finish it. Plantains was extra greasy but the only thing that taste decent.

I'm trying to leave 2.5 stars. The prices are decent, they offer different sizes for any appetite. Those are the pros. Oh and the service was good too. Any who, I'll try anyone's Jamaican food. I start with the basics, plantains, jerk chicken to see if it's worth a second trip. But anywho. Chicken was dry. In the pic, where the chicken looks saucy, I had already covered it in the sauce. They charge extra for jerk sauce. But I needed it, so I paid. The cabbages tasted just how they look, cold and bland. I went because it was booming. The parking lot was packed and the line was long inside. My food was lukewarm at best. They were out of shrimp. And I got one little plantain that you can't even see in the pic (because it's that small). I won't be back.

Great food, service quick and easy, Ambiance was nice, just no indoor seating. But plenty of out door seating. Parking can be kind of tight fitting