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Ja' Grill

Address
1008 W Armitage Ave Chicago IL 60614
Phone
(773) 929-5375
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Average Rating
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Total Reviews
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Fax
(773) 929-5377

Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
11:00am-9:00pm
Monday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Friday
11:00am-10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am-10:00pm

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Overall review sentiment

Score
87%

Top 3 sentiment words

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Overall review sentiment

Score
87%

Rating distribution

5 stars
41
4 stars
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3 stars
6
2 stars
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1 star
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Editorial reviews from the web (1)

Spicy, casual storefront dishes up the unexpected: authentic Jamaican cuisine in Lincoln Park.

In Short
Locals can save the plane ticket, settle into a copper-y table and--eyes closed, ears tuned to reggae--imagine being where palm trees sway at this Jamaican restaurant and...

Other reviews from the web (75) view all

Okay, but too small

Average Rating
60

Visited this location with friends last night and I was kind of disappointed. It's extremely small and because it's apparently popular it's a tight squeeze getting to/from your seat (sitting near or at the bar is advised for this reason).
Our waitress seemed overwhelmed because there were big gaps in service time. Wings were decent (appetizers). We received cocoa bread...

Great Jerk Food, too loud to enjoy

Average Rating
80

Jerk Shrimp and Chicken were excellent. Great spice that was very flavorful. The Goat Stew was also excellent. Tender with lots of spice. The desserts were fantastic. The bread pudding and the rum cake were tops and a must have!
No real wine list but the cocktails were very good, especially the rum punch. Wine really doesn't go well with...

Nice place

Average Rating
80

This is a review of the Hyde Park location. I believe the Armitage location closed. I order the bread - skip it; the jerk shrimp - very spicy; the chicken and beef pockets - the chicken was terrible, the beef was okay, the dough was flavorless and the filling is like a paste; and the curry shrimp salad - very...

Excellent food and welcoming staff

Average Rating
100

Excellent food and the most welcoming staff. It is always a treat to come to Ja Grill for dinner with friends. Great atmosphere, food, and drinks.

Good portion size

Average Rating
80

I went for dinner alone at the new Hyde Park location. I sat at the bar. The bartender suggested that I have the rum punch. It was a large glass. It taste good. I had the shrimp meal. Nice size shrimp, the meal was a good size portion. I felt the price was reasonable. I will definitely go back.

Business description (3)

Ja' Grill Restuarant & Lounge invites you to experience the Islands right here in Chicago. Serving "Authentic Jamaican Cuisine." If you like spicy, we have it! If you like plenty of flavors, we have them too. Jerk chicken, Curry Goat, Red Snapper (Escoveitch), Cabbage and Carrots, Plantains, and Beef Patties to name a few signature dishes. Or perhaps sip on a Red Strip, a Cozy Island Cocktail,...

Ja Grill is one of my favorite jamaican restaurants in Chicago! I recommend the Jerk chicken, rice and beans, plantains, and meat patties. The food is excellent, and the service is fantastic.

Clart Pinoto, 03/09/2008

Ja Grill is a Jamaican, Wings, and Seafood restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends, paid between $10 and $25, and tipped more than 18%.

Tips about this business (4)

Save Money

While many of the dishes do come with sides like rice and beans, cabbage and carrots, plantains and bread, some also can be ordered a la carte for a few dollars less..

Save Money: While many of the dishes do come with sides like rice and beans, cabbage and carrots, plantains and bread, some also can be ordered a la carte for a few dollars less..

The Extras: There's a children's menu that bypasses most of the basics in favor of dishes such as plantains and chicken stew.

Know Before You Go: Plan to allow 30 minutes for most entrees to arrive.

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