Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
Jamaican restaurant · Chatham ·

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

Jamaican restaurant · Chatham ·

Authentic jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtails, generous portions

jerk chicken
authentic caribbean flavors
impressive amount of food
rice and beans
friendly staff
curry goat
ox tail
meat patties
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken by Infatuation - Reviews
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken by Infatuation - Reviews

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553 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619 Get directions

$10–20

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Usually a wait
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Trendy

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553 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619 Get directions

+1 773 224 7766
tropicislandjerkchicken.com

$10–20 · Menu

Features

•Usually a wait
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Trendy
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining
•Touristy

Last updated

Dec 12, 2025

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"Not only does Tropic Island in Chatham have tasty jerk, but you get an impressive amount of food for the price. It’s $12.50 for a white meat jerk dinner with three sides. I like to go with rice and peas, plantain, and macaroni and cheese, but you can choose between those and, like, five other sides on the menu. Also worth noting is that they also have locations in Calumet City and Muenster, IN." - adrian kane, jessica rome

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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
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- Review - undefined - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Not only does Tropic Island in Chatham have tasty jerk, but you get an impressive amount of food for the price. It’s $12.50 for a white meat jerk dinner with three sides. I like to go with rice and peas, plantain, and macaroni and cheese, but you can choose between those and, like, five other sides on the menu. Also worth noting is that they also have locations in Calumet City and Muenster, IN. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/chicago/reviews/tropic-island-jerk-chicken
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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
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132,805 Postcards · 3,235 Cities

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken - Review - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Not only does Tropic Island in Chatham have tasty jerk, but you get an impressive amount of food for the price. It’s $12.50 for a white meat jerk dinner with three sides. I like to go with rice and peas, plantain, and macaroni and cheese, but you can choose between those and, like, five other sides on the menu. Also worth noting is that they also have locations in Calumet City and Muenster, IN. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/chicago/reviews/tropic-island-jerk-chicken-s-morgan-st
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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

K P.

Google
This was some of the best jerk food I’ve had in a long time! My container was packed full of food, hot and fresh! I order the jerk catfish and I ate off that plate for two days. Everything was delicious. 8.5/10!

Dan F.

Google
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Caribbean flavors! I tried the jerk chicken plate, and it was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with that signature smoky, spicy flavor. The sides, especially the rice and beans, were cooked perfectly and complemented the chicken beautifully. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. A fantastic neighborhood spot for hearty, flavorful Caribbean food!

406chicago

Google
I use to enjoy this spot until this past Saturday 11/1/25. When I scooped up the corn in the container, there was a slimy substance at the bottom potion of the container mixed in with the corn that looks like snot or phlegm. The more I scooped the bottom of the container the more this thick clear substance snot/phelgm appeared. I have pictures and still have the corn for testing if need be. Tropic Island Jerk Chicken watch the people you have preparing your food. The location is 553 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619. If the owners want to reach out please do so. Disgusting. Inhumane.

It's my opinion Not Y.

Google
I was here a couple weeks ago and the food is always a hit the service can be hit or miss. I use to live in the area and would come here often it was good then and still good now. I just suggest they upgrade it get a form of ventilation it was 90 plus degrees the day I came and the lobby area was even hotter their was a very small fan if I blinked too fast I would have missed it. I enjoyed my food but please make the lobby more accommodating for the long wait.

J

Google
This food is so damn good almost chewed my finger the best the best the best

Laura L.

Google
This place should not be missed. The ox tail and curry goat are out of this world, the meat patties are fantastic and the jerk chicken was tender, juicy and the perfect level of spiciness. I will definitely be back!

Certeria G.

Google
This food is the best I've gotten to authentic in a very long time.

Latonya R.

Google
I been going to tropical island for about 4 months food was very good until September 9 I ordered wing dinner the wings were old and hard I couldn’t even chew the meat and my husband chicken he had was dry out