Jamaican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Leeds

8 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Jamrock Leeds
Jamrock Leeds
92/100 (566 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Wings
Fish
Mojito
Goat curry
Lemon Drop
Beer
Curried Goat
Chicken Wings
Goat
Patties
Plantains
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a wonderful place to eat! I recommend it, the food was delicious and the staff was..."
Ad Op
"The food is surprisingly good. We ordered BBQ jackfruit, jerk chicken and escovitch fish. All of them were well served and delicious. The BBQ..."
JHS Chiu
"Husband and myself went for lunch on Tuesday around 2.30pm.Was a lunchtime offer on for £10 i believe with a soft drink/food but we chose to have..."
Aileen Perkins
"Took my friends to Jamrock last night for the first time, food was amazing!! staff were friendly and service was excellent. Would highly recommend..."
Matty France
"A great Caribbean experience with wonderful Caribbean food and music😋. The service is good except I had to wait quite a while for my drink...."
fillisa martin
"Just had food here. Oh. My. Goodness! The best curry goat EVER! The food, atmosphere and music makes you smile. We'll definitely be back...."
Lori Senior
"Amazing. All of it. The meat, the curry, the coleslaw, the plantain, the riiiice! Omg the rice!!!!..."
Helen Sturgeon
"Absolutely amazing. It's what leeds is missing! So glad I've finally been able to find a authentic Caribbean restaurant. That do amazing veggi..."
Megan Jade
"Food is great, recommend the curry and..."
Rebecca Lucy
"Really nice food. The spicy jackfruit was mind blowing. Slushy cocktails were great too. Not much beer selection but what was there was..."
Scott Awesome
The Place
The Place
92/100 (1686 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Cafe
Caribbean
Jamaican
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Risotto
Sit down
British
Caribbean
Bar
Jamaican
Pub
Café
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great bar. There for a private party. Comfortable seating. Good size bar with great bar staff. Worked hard all night and were pleasant and happy. DJ..."
Margaret Hollingworth
"Pleasant contemporary bar with booth seating. Good food and quick service. There is a slightly strange unfinished aspect to some of the fittings but..."
Matthew
"Food was amazing the staff are really friendly and quality beer what more do you want? As a side note whist I visiting there was a blind person and I..."
robert benn
Ryan's Kitchen
Ryan's Kitchen
92/100 (2702 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry Goat Rice & Peas
Oxtail and Dumplings
Mock Chicken Bites
Dumplings
Sweet Fried Plantains
Curry
Fried Fish with Gravy and Coleslaw
Goat
Pulled Pork
jerk chicken
Salt Fish and Ackee
Curried goat, rice n peas
Tonkatsu
Jerk Corn
Curried Goat GF DF NF
Fast food
Caribbean
Jamaican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"We bought Jerk Chicken and Curry Goat with rice and are blown away by how delicious and well seasoned they are. The meat is spiced well and melts in..."
Kit Hui Teo
"Went with a friend, we shared peppered steak and traditional chicken curry along with a load of sides. Their mac and cheese was fire. Food was..."
Susan Lloyd
"Fried fish = INCREDIBLE. Crispy outside but flaky and delicious in the middle. I’ve recently made the transition to pescatarianism and finding well..."
C Maya Butler
"Had a small mishap when we went in where our orders got confused with someone else's, people working were lovely and when we came back made us fresh..."
Sea Weeds
"First time trying this place and wow!! The food is insanely good and the portions are huge - great value for money. Ditch the fast food chains around..."
ruby lee
"Great food, generous portions deliciously tasty, and really good value for money. More importantly nearly all the food is gluten free, dairy free,..."
M Aitch
"Really tasty food, boneless jerk chicken with rice was my favourite.nice place with a friendly atmosphere and good music. Cheers, will be..."
Lee
"Party of 4 had a wonderful meal before we went to Leeds carnival. Ryan was so hospitable,great service,fab food. Excellent value for..."
Ronnie W
"Don’t go to the bland food places on the leisure park. Head to Ryan’s (other places on Kirkstall Road are also available) and get yourself some..."
Kat Morse
"Awesome find. Really tasty food and huge portions! Had the boneless jerk chicken, rice and peas and fried dumpling. Wow, definitely be back..."
Amanda Chinery
"I have been wanting to drop in here for a while and it did not disappoint. My Salt Fish and Ackee was amazing, plus I got to try some of my friends..."
Michael Reynolds
"This place deserves much more attention. Everything about this place is 10/10. Every time I’ve ordered it’s been perfect. The chicken is so..."
Jack Ellis
"Ryan....well done bruv. 10 outta 10... outrageously good food, wicked cool vibes and service sharp too. Luv..."
John Ebo
"Got the jerk chicken, and it was delicious. Tasted awesome, good salt level and the chicken was very tender. Was also pleasantly surprised by how..."
Andrew Lunt
"Just ordered on Uber the jerk chicken with the gravy is to die for food is amazing curry goat was cooked..."
Nakkareen Shanmugam
"O-M-G!!! This food is SOOOOOO good! I have had many different items and nothing has disappointed yet. My personal fav is the fried chicken strip wrap..."
Sarah Jamieson
Maureens Caribbean Food
Maureens Caribbean Food
90/100 (4973 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Soups
Caribbean
Jamaican
Soups
Caribbean
Jamaican
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
custard
Curried Goat Peas Rice Jerk Chicken
Fry Fish Rice N Peas
Curried Chicken with Rice and Peas
Goat
Dumplings
Curry
buko pie
Sit down
Fast food
Caribbean
Jamaican
Soups
Street Parking
Reservations
Mastercard
Seating
Visa
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Best Caribbean food I’ve ever eaten in my life! I don’t go anywhere else and have been coming here since it opened all them years ago! Food is..."
PHILIP HOWARTH
"I don't go anywhere else for Caribbean food ! Just being in there warms me I feel like I'm back home and the world isn't as stressful as it once was..."
Sigourney Bailey
"Love Maureens food is always very tasty, I could eat here every day. I also love her Guinness punch but they didn't have any when I dinned..."
Catherine Falconer
"First time to Maureen's today and the curried goat was really delicious. Never tried it before but was so good. Sure we will be back again. Thankyou..."
Laura Mcleod
"The food was very nice and the service was great. The guy who served us was friendly and polite. We had a laugh and joke with Maureen..."
Marvene Babb
"got sent to Leeds for work from Manchester and came across Maureen's , 1st day, I ordered lamb chops and 2 dumplings 😋 🔥🇯🇲💯🔥 next..."
Dappa Manc
"Consistently good tasty food; service could be improved, and pricing more transparent, receipt did not tally with..."
Notch T
"I've tried a few Carribean cuisines, but Maureen's is one of, if not the best, out of them all. The food is always on point. Most importantly, for..."
Ruhul Hoque
"Picked some food chicken rice peas bit dry chicken. Used to be great food wasn't as good loads of rice small chicken mostly..."
Allison Gledhill
"Been for the first time today. Had the best curried goat and rice ever. I'll definitely be back..."
Jack Tate
Turtle Bay Leeds
Turtle Bay Leeds
86/100 (8114 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Jamaican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Burger
Garlic Pit Prawns
Prawns
Chilli Brownie
Cheesy Jerk Fries
Shrimp
Goat
Chicken Wings
Beef
Cake
Fish Fry
Coconut Ice Cream
Classic Mojito
Dumplings
Coconut Prawn Rice Bowl
Sweet Potato Fries
Lamb
Fried
Jerk Chicken Wings
Fish
Salad
Duck Rolls
Pork
Wings
Vegan Yardbird
Piña colada
Chili
Chicken Roti
Strawberry daiquiri
Salmon
Chicken Stew
Belly pork
Calamari
Mac n cheese
Jerk Platter
juices
Ribs
Sit down
Jamaican
Caribbean
Validated Parking
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"This place is my all time favourite! Every dish I've tried here is amazing and the staff are great. Thoroughly recommend!..."
Tom Buckley
"The waiter took an interest in us and how our day had been and the food was delicious. We felt welcome, and that made it a great dining experience. I..."
Simon Dunn
"One of the best establishments I've had the pleasure of drinking in. The staff are so nice and polite. Will definitely be travelling up the M1 to go..."
Ian Mills
"Excellent food and Cocktails. The staff were spot on and we would definitely go again. 2-1 on Cocktails. Had a really nice afternoon for my friends..."
Rose Haddlesey
"Really enjoyed my 1st visit...great food and the 241 cocktails went down nicely � will defo go bk..."
Dawn Cadle
"Great food & drink and great friendly staff..."
Julie Hickling
"Very good value for money at happy hour! Great atmosphere and food smelt..."
Jonathan Spencer
"First visit and always wanted to try some Caribbean food. Fantastic food fantastic service. Look forward to going..."
Nichola Davidson
"Love this place .... Food is mwah! Great food, good value for money and 2-4-1 on cocktails on certain nights of the week! What's not to..."
Charlotte Emma Whelan
"Food was mostly good. Except the prawn curry, the prawns were very small and over cooked so was a bit chewy. Atmosphere was..."
Mildred
"Our birthday celebration bottomless brunch has been absolutely amazing, we’ve had excellent service from Jordan who recommended the best cocktails..."
Ruth Kidd
"Amazing drinks and amazing food! This is the third time we have come to turtle bay for bottomless brunch we wouldn’t go anywhere else due to the..."
Laura Whiteman
"First time and I loved it The food was the happiness The staff super friendly and super attentive The atmosphere was amazing Had a wonderful time..."
Zurema Luis
"Shey was great. She made the bottomless brunch a memorable experience. She deserves another..."
Tee Miles
"Food was great, always come for the sweet potato fries. The mood was top notch and Liv was..."
Kingsley Antwi
"This was not the first time that we have been to a turtle bay brunch before and again it did not disappoint the food as always was absolutely..."
William illingworth
"Had a brilliant brunch there. Our service was top quality thanks to Abbie..."
Karen Crossley
"This place is amazing for cocktails! 2 for 1 every day, pretty much all day apart from their busiest time which is 7pm - 9.30pm. Many cocktails to..."
Jenna Louise Ward
"Great place to eat. We had lunch here on Wednesday lunchtime. Staff were amazingly friendly and fun, all the food we ordered (3 starters and 2..."
Daniel Eccleshare
"Visited for my partners birthday & the food and drinks were delicious. Would definitely visit again and recommend to..."
Erin Mayes
"Maia has given the best service she could. With every pass she’s walked by me and she has always checked for any further drinks. A great addition..."
Hasan Waheed
"Amazing brunch, our waiter Izzy was very attentive, she was chatty and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely return - enjoyed our first venture..."
Claire Myers
"Had a brilliant brunch there. Our service was top quality thanks to Abbie..."
Karen Crossley
"Me and my fiancee went for a few drinks as we was out in leeds everything was brilliant. Can't fault the staff. Maia was our main server and she was..."
Eric beaumont
"Brilliant evening out prior to going to first direct arena. Waitress Becky was attentive from the start, very friendly, nothing was a problem. Food..."
Liz Harrison
"First time at Turtle Bay Leeds. Brilliant service from Brad including recommending some rums to try which were really nice. Food (vegetarian options..."
Lee
"Brought my other half here for his first ever bottomless brunch!! We had a fantastic night here and I would definitely return! Cocktails were coming..."
Megan Procter
"I and a group of friends went here for a bottomless brunch. Being during the day there were not that many other people in the restaurant, but I'm..."
Steve Greenway
Rum And Reason
Rum And Reason
85/100 (925 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
cold brew
Rum Punch
Fried Chicken Rice and Peas Plantain Sweet Gravy and Mac and Cheese
Bar
Caribbean
Jamaican
Seating
Table Service
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic food. The jerk salmon was wholesome and amazing! My friend had the jerk chicken and it was succulent and flavorful. Definitely going..."
Noel Sila
"Good service, staff were all very friendly and helpful. We were a party of 15 and had the bottomless brunch. Rum punch kept flowing and prosecco..."
Sarah Glover
"2 for 1 Cocktail deals are very good value for money and it is usually relatively easy to get served, even at peak times. The lad behind the bar on..."
Connor H
"Went yesterday with 5 friends to the rum & reggae afternoon unfortunately when we arrived they did not have our booking but they dealt with it very..."
kate harris
"Everyone is so friendly from the gents handing out the 2 for 1 cocktail flyers to the door staff, to the bar staff. Food is excellent and drinks are..."
david smith
"Please read until the end. Staff exceeded expectations throughout our visit how ever the venue has a shocking lack of organisation! I booked for 6 o..."
Mark Sinclair
"I had a good weekend here. They have good drinks and lots of good quality rums around 50 different ones, the bartenders helped me pick out some..."
Recardo Espeut
"Amazing food, great prices and really good atmosphere. Sometimes food and drink can take a little longer to come if the place is busy however it is..."
Lorelle Donaldson
"Situated in town. Food is nice and the staff pleasant. You wait a bit to go upstairs when dining. They do have some amazing deals on food and drinks..."
Simone
"What started out poorly ended well. Delicious food, good rum punch and the manager was overwhelmingly accommodating. Difficult if you are disabled,..."
Shantelle Williams
"I have never been treated so well at a restaurant before! Excellent service throughout my experience. Everyone was completely approachable and the..."
Cyrus Tiz
The Camdas Arms
The Camdas Arms
80/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
Bangladeshi
Asian
British
Caribbean
Jamaican
Bangladeshi
Asian
Caribbean
Jamaican
British
Sit down
British
Asian
Bangladeshi
Caribbean
Jamaican
Mid-range
Jay's Caribbean Takeaway
Jay's Caribbean Takeaway
70/100 (24 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Cheap Eats
"Used a couple of times. Food was very tasty. Boneless curried chicken..."
G Doubleu
"I had jerk chicken, boneless curry chicken with rice.. amazing seasoning and food it’s self,..."
JSOFIA
"You need to try the curry chicken it is delicious, I will be ordering it..."
Harrison
"Very nice certainly order from here again. Just be aware it’s cash..."
ian ianswithers@btinternet.com
"Ordered over the phone to pick up, food was all bagged by time we arrived and food was banging. Will use..."
nathan hunter
"Gorgeous food really tasty will definitely eat here..."
Dj Beddy
"Had the fried fish and ital stew, Loved..."
Home genies
"Jerk chicken and spicy beef delicious..."
Angela
"Nice just need contact less and..."
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