Hidden gems - Jamaican restaurants in Tampa, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Jamaican restaurants in Tampa

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Tampa. This list contains 26 places from Jamaican restaurant category.

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Kenton’s chance

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 Good food good vibes. I find myself here at least once, if not twice, a week. The food is amazing and the owner is a kind family man. My favorite place by far.

5.00 (46 reviews) (~111.84 km from centre)

The Smoking Pot

Jamaican restaurant

5.00 (15 reviews) (~180.06 km from centre)

Keys Jam-Rock Grill

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 Stumbled upon this restaurant and I have no regrets. The food is delicious and well portioned. We had the curry chicken and jerk chicken lunch specials and a rasta pasta. Will definitely be back once we are in the area.

$$ $$

4.90 (105 reviews) (~34.88 km from centre)

FLAVA JOINT LLC

Restaurant

👍👍 Ordered their jerk wing dinner with cheese fries and macaroni and cheese. It was amazing! Chicken was seasoned perfectly, the macaroni was cheesy and home made, even the cheese fries were better than any average fast food chain. This also came with corn bread, the best I’ve had. For dessert I had t...

4.90 (85 reviews) (~64.62 km from centre)

SIMPLY DELICIOUS KITCHEN

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 I have been to Jamaica, lived in Boston , had Jamaican food in SC at restaurant that claimed the best oxtail. However this food truck served amazing vibe , kind customer service but most of all THIS FOOD IS RIDICULOUS!! The best Jamaican food I ever had! PERIOD

4.90 (82 reviews) (~85.42 km from centre)

Jamaican Jerk Co

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 This is the best Jamaican food in town hands down! I’ve never had jerk chicken this good outside of Jamaica. The ladies behind the counter are friendly and polite. Service is a bit slow as they work out the kinks but man I hope they stay open and thrive. Me and my family will be back again and again...

$ $$$

4.90 (59 reviews) (~110.97 km from centre)

Island Moon Bar & Grille

Bar

👍👍 Food was good and fresh, atmosphere was nice has an island 🏝 feeling, coming back to listen to the live music 🎶 session

4.90 (22 reviews) (~122.44 km from centre)

Nyammins Kitchen And Grill

Restaurant

👍👍 Oh my gawwd did I locate the best Jamaican place. 🤤 I was looking for a new place to try and Nyammins did not disappoint! I’ve tried different places around central Florida but there’s no doubt this is by far my favorite! When you arrive you will be greeted by the sweetest of souls, Geovaughni. Si...

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4.80 (146 reviews) (~50.44 km from centre)

Big Boyz Jamaican Restaurant

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 (Plant-based Reviewer) Absolutely LOVE this authentic Jamaican restaurant! I always order the rice and peas (covered in jerk sauce) with vegetables and plantains, but you can also have the breadfruit, yam, banana or yuca. My meat eater friends also rave about this place. Great people and great food...

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4.80 (124 reviews) (~208.67 km from centre)

Island Vybz Jamaican Cuisine

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 All the food is great. The staff is great. Everyone is very friendly and down to earth. Hands down the best jerk wings I’ve ever had.

$$ $$

4.80 (98 reviews) (~201.38 km from centre)

Little Bickle

Jamaican restaurant

😠 If you delete my review like the others , I have time to keep coming back to place the same one. I’m not sure how they had a 5 star. Nice ladies , VERY MEDIOCRE food. Bland to say the least , the macaroni & rice/peas were hard , no seasoning what so ever ! The cabbage was good. The oxtails were OK....

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4.80 (67 reviews) (~143.35 km from centre)

Juicy Jerk Jamaican Cuisine

Jamaican restaurant

4.80 (67 reviews) (~113.59 km from centre)

France-Ella's Caribbean Cuisine

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 Hey everyone just stopped by Franceella Caribbean Cuisine and the food was delicious. The service is a 10 out of 10 and the best oxtail and jerk chicken in town. Highly recommended. They are located inside the Marathon gas station on east colonial Dr and avalon

$$ $$

4.80 (30 reviews) (~142.33 km from centre)

B’s Island Kitchen

Restaurant

👍👍 I had the Jamaican curried goat with white rice and steamed cabbage. Amazing food, the real deal. Tampas best little secret for Jamaican food. Friendly people and Good service, will be back.

4.70 (63 reviews) (~7.41 km from centre)

KetchAFire Jerk and Seafood

Restaurant

👍👍 Ketchafire catered a birthday dinner for me in July. All the dishes were delicious-jerk chicken, pork, shrimp, veggies, rasta pasta and rice and peas. The food was delivered in a timely manner to our location. I recommend their catering services. For my gathering, the total cost averaged about $69...

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4.70 (47 reviews) (~218.44 km from centre)

Flavors 27 restaurant &Bar

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 From the street it doesnt look open but do yourself a favor and stop. Everything is served to-go but they have seating. The service was very friendly and i ordered the cury goat. Flavor and portion size was excellent. Looking forward to the ox tail next time.

4.60 (141 reviews) (~222.82 km from centre)

Island Escape Grill

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 They opened early for me when they didn’t have to, best collard greens I’ve ever had. Amazing portions. Jerk was very good as well. Rice and peas were amazing ! 10/10 recommend this place!

$ $$$

4.60 (87 reviews) (~29.39 km from centre)

One Spice Kitchen Jamaican Food Truck

Mobile caterer

👍👍 If you want Great tasting Authentic Jamaican Food /Or some Original Homemade ( favorite treats) One spice Island Cuisine is the place for you!!!

4.60 (81 reviews) (~167.07 km from centre)

Jamaican Delight

Jamaican restaurant

😠 BEWARE!!! Smell your food BEFORE you PAY!! I will no longer support this business! This place is usually my go to spot for good Jamaican food now I can no longer trust them. I ordered my usual oxtails and rice and added a side of jerk chicken the smell of the jerk chicken was strong and smelled sp...

$$ $$

4.60 (58 reviews) (~49.81 km from centre)

YARDI KITCHEN

Jamaican restaurant

👍👍 Must try!!! Def check out this place if you love good Jamaican food. The owners are very pleasant and nice. They even have Jerk Catfish throughout the year and I couldn't find jerk catfish nowhere in Florida. The seafood salad is off the chain as well. I'll be back for sure.

$ $$$

4.60 (42 reviews) (~102.16 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Jamaican restaurants in Tampa, United States