Taste of Jamaica – Caribbean

The air at Taste of Jamaica hangs heavy with the intoxicating perfume of pimento smoke and slow-simmering spices, drawing diners into a vibrant space where the soulful heat of the Caribbean takes center stage. Succulent jerk chicken charred to smoky perfection shares the table with velvety oxtail and tender curry goat, each slow-cooked until the meat yields effortlessly into rich, aromatic gravies that taste of tradition and sunshine. It is a culinary sanctuary where bold scotch bonnet peppers and earthy thyme come together, offering a deeply comforting experience that captures the true, spirited essence of island home-cooking.

5104 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst OH 44124 http://tasteofjamaica5104.com/

Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Caribbean

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, weight-watchers, tlc, detox, volumetrics, low-fodmap, renal, carnivore, aip, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free, pegan

Currently closed

Hours

Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners rave about the impressive food quality and exceptional freshness found at Taste, where every dish is prepared to an excellent standard. Guests frequently highlight the relaxed vibe and courteous service, celebrating the establishment as a welcoming neighborhood addition that promises a consistently high-quality and comfortable dining experience.

Jerk Chicken (Small) - $15: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Jerk Chicken (Large) - $17: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Curry Chicken (Small) - $13: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein
Curry Chicken (Large) - $15: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein
Brown Stew Chicken (Small) - $13: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Brown Stew Chicken (Large) - $15: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Meat Selections

All menu selections come with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection.

Oxtail Stew (Small) - $20: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Oxtail Stew (Large) - $23: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Curry Goat (Small) - $18: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Curry Goat (Large) - $20: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Fish Selections

All fish selections come with two sides. Pricing is currently at Market Price.

Steamed Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet; cooked to order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Curry Steamed Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet; cooked to order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Brown Stew Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Escovitch Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Curry Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Jerk Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
Fried Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free

Shrimp Selections

All menu selections come with two sides.

Curry Shrimp - $18: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
Jerk Shrimp - $18: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Patties

Beef Patty - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Curry Chicken Patty - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Jerk Chicken Patty - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Vegetable Patty - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based

Daily Specials

Available only on specified days.

Jerk Barb-Q Chicken (Tuesday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Roast Chicken (Wednesday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
Stew Peas (Thursday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
Jerk Fried Chicken (Friday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Curry Cow Foot (Saturday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Ackee & Codfish (Saturday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Callaloo & Codfish (Saturday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber

Soups

Available only on specified days.

Chicken Soup (Wednesday) - $6: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Volumetrics
Conch Soup (Friday) - $6: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Red Pea Soup (Saturday) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb

Sides

Rice & Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Steamed White Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Steamed Cabbage - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Raw Cabbage - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Fried Plantain - $5: When available Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Extra Gravy - $1
Boiled Dumpling - $6 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free
Green Banana - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida
Fried Dumpling - $6: When available Dietary tags: Nut-Free