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: dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
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.
Menu
Chicken Selections
All menu selections come with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection.
- Jerk Chicken (Small) - $15: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken (Large) - $17: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken (Small) - $13: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken (Large) - $15: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Chicken (Small) - $13: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Chicken (Large) - $15: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail Stew (Large) - $23: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat (Small) - $18: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat (Large) - $20: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Available at: dinner, lunch
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: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Steamed Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet; cooked to order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escovitch Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Red Snapper - $6: Whole fish or fillet Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
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: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Shrimp - $18: Served with two sides: a rice selection and a vegetable selection Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Patties
- Beef Patty - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Patty - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Patty - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Patty - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Specials
Available only on specified days.
- Jerk Barb-Q Chicken (Tuesday) - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Chicken (Wednesday) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew Peas (Thursday) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Fried Chicken (Friday) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Cow Foot (Saturday) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ackee & Codfish (Saturday) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Callaloo & Codfish (Saturday) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
Available only on specified days.
- Chicken Soup (Wednesday) - $6: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Soup (Friday) - $6: Seasonal Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Pea Soup (Saturday) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice & Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed White Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Cabbage - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Cabbage - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantain - $5: When available Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Gravy - $1
- Boiled Dumpling - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Banana - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumpling - $6: When available Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
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