Flavors of Jamaica – Caribbean
Transport yourself to a vibrant island escape where the air is thick with the intoxicating aroma of pimento wood smoke and the slow-simmered richness of traditional braised oxtails. Colorful bowls burst with tropical flair and customizable heat, while signature plates like the fiery Mo Bay Blaze and tender, golden curry chicken offer a soulful journey through Jamaica’s boldest culinary traditions. Every bite captures the sun-drenched spirit and rhythmic energy of the Caribbean, inviting guests to savor the authentic heat and hearty comforts of a true island kitchen.
North Telegraph Road +19479990169 https://www.flavorsofjamaicarestaurant.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, heart-healthy, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, alkaline, volumetrics, tlc, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its succulent and perfectly cooked soups, guests frequently return to enjoy the cozy atmosphere and reasonable prices. Reviewers highlight the warm, attentive service that makes every visit feel welcoming, often noting the consistent quality that keeps loyal diners coming back for dozens of visits.
Menu
Flava Bowls
Signature loaded rice bowls or build your own with choice of base, protein, toppings, and sauces.
- Mo Bay Blaze - $18: Rice and Beans, Jerk Shrimp, Fiesta Corn, Sunshine Salad (non dairy slaw), Smashed Avocado, Plantains, Ancho Sauce & Jerk Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kingston Heat - $16: Jollof Rice, Jerk Chicken, Fiesta Corn, Sunshine Salad (non dairy Slaw), Peppers and Onions, Cheese, Jerk Sauce & Jerk Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Dem - $18: Jollof Rice, Pepper Steak, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Cheese, Fajita Veggies, Smashed Avocado, Steak Sauce, & Ancho Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cookin' Curry - $16: White Rice, Curry Chicken, Fried Plantain, Sunshine Salad (non dairy Slaw), Fajita Veggies, Fiesta Corn, and Curry Chimichurri Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropi' Jack - $16: Jollof Rice, Jerk Jackfruit, Fiesta Corn, Sunshine Salad (non dairy Slaw), Peppers and Onions, Charred Pineapples, Jerk Sauce, & Jerk Aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nice & Peasy - $16: White Rice, Spiced Chickpea, Fried Plantains, Sunshine Salad (non dairy Slaw), Fajita Veggies, Fiesta Corn, Roasted Almonds, and Curry Chimichurri Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Bowl - $15.99: Choice of base (Rice & Beans, Herbed White Rice, Jollof Rice, Mac and Cheese, or Quinoa), protein, 3 toppings, and 2 sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Traditional Favorites
Traditional Jamaican favorites served with one protein and two sides.
- Jerk Chicken Dinner - $16: Bone-in Jerk marinated grilled chicken smothered in spicy house made Jerk Sauce, served with two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Oxtails Dinner - $29: Slowly braised in sweet and saucy brown gravy with butter beans, served with two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Dinner - $15: Chicken simmered with small cuts of carrot and potatoes in curry gravy, served with two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Goat - $21: Fresh goat slowly simmered in a spicy curry gravy and potatoes, served with two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Chicken Dinner - $16.8: Dark meat bone-in chicken simmered in house made brown gravy with onions, green peppers, potatoes, and carrots, served with two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Jerk Shrimp - $20: Large shrimp in spicy jerk seasoning, sautéed with peppers and onions, served with two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Shrimp - $20: Large shrimp sautéed in curry sauce with peppers, onions, carrots, and potatoes, served with two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttered Shrimp - $21.6: Large shrimp sautéed in heavy butter, peppers, onions, butter beans and house spices, served with two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Dishes
- Jerk Jackfruit Dinner - $18: Young jackfruit, smoky jerk sauce, peppers, onions, chickpea, and carrots, served with two sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Jackfruit Dinner - $18: Golden curry, young jackfruit, potatoes, carrots, chickpea, onions, peppers, garlic, ginger and fresh thyme, served with two sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Flavors Loaded Mac - $18: Macaroni loaded with a blend of flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side of Mac N Cheese - $6: Individual portion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Steamed Cabbage - $4.8: Individual portion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Jollof Rice - $6: Individual portion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Rice and Beans - $6: Individual portion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of White Rice - $4.8: Individual portion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Slaw - $4.8: Non-dairy-based slaw with cabbage, peppers, red onions, carrots, and cilantro in peach and ginger vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lemonade - $4.2
- Reggae Punch - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Jerk Ranch - $1.3: Ranch with spicy jerk seasonings
- Jerk Sauce - $1.3: Spicy house-made Jamaican jerk sauce
- Pepper Sauce - $1.3: Homemade scotch bonnet pepper sauce
- Reggae Ginger - $1.3: Sweet ginger-infused BBQ sauce
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