I'm surprised that I'm just now getting the opportunity to eat at 14 Parish. After visiting I am truly impressed! The staff is both friendly & attentive. The bottomless mimosas don't stop until the clock does :). My plantain pancakes were sweet and fluffy just how I like them. And I can't forget about my chicken sausage, that was some of the best I've ever had at any restaurant. It was also nice that the owner came up to every table to see how everyone's doing. I will be back! read more

14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This spot never misses. Every time I'm in Chicago, this is one of my mandatory stops. The food is consistently GOOD good, flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. The escovitch snapper was absolutely delicious. Crispy, seasoned perfectly, and topped with the right amount of pickled vegetables. I literally ate the whole fish without struggling once . That alone tells you everything. The cabbage was flavorful, the rice hit, and the cornbread? Whew. Easily some of the best cornbread I've had at a restaurant. Soft, buttery, slightly sweet... dangerous honestly. The drinks are good too, and the whole place has a vibe. Good music, good energy, just an overall feel-good atmosphere whether you're pulling up for brunch, dinner, or drinks with friends. 10/10 would absolutely recommend. Chicago has a lot of food spots, but this one stays in my rotation for a reason. read more

14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar - corn bread - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came across 14 Parish on IG and knew I had to check it out. My friend and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for light bites and cocktails. There was a nice crowd, but we were seated right away and chose to sit at the bar. The bartender was very helpful and recommended a few shareable options since we weren't looking for full meals. We went with the chicken wings, fries, and fried plantains. Everything came out hot, fresh, and looked great. We were really happy with our selections and even considered ordering more. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back. read more

We came on a Thursday for lunch, our server was So lovely and helpful 3 words: sticky toffee cake That thing with change your life. I got the sampler and my friend got the oxtails Everything was DIVINE! Pineapple ginger beer we had 4of them!! Corn muffins -please get Plantains-crispy pillows of cousin banana heaven. Parking was fine around that time, everything was just 5stars! read more

Next stop this weekend was an early dinner at 14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar. We landed a window which was the best seat in the house. Great music and vibe all around. And the food was delicious! We had the conch soup and jerk chicken wings to start, oxtail dinner, jerk catfish, cornbread muffins, plantains and Caribbean drinks, one with hibiscus that's made in-house only. This place has been on my radar and to-do list for so long and it did not disappoint. Our server has so personable and attentive too. We will definitely be back. #chicago #hydepark #southsidechicago #carribeancuisine read more

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Perfect spot to grab some food after walking jn Hyde Park or even a day at the beach. They tend to be busy so it may be best to call ahead, but even with the commotion, the service was excellent and attentive. I only ordered the Jerk Ceaser Wrap which was definitely a 10, and the rest of my table enjoyed their food. read more

We really enjoyed our food and drinks when coming here on a Saturday for brunch. Unfortunately, we didn't make reservations and the wait was insane but definitely worth it. We were a bit frustrated that we were not allowed to get a drink at the bar while we waited. We had the jerk chicken, jerk catfish, and rum punch. The jerk butter was so yummy, The food was fantastic and well seasoned. The service was good but the restaurant is small. I would definitely come back if I'm back in Chicago but will definitely make sure I have reservations. read more

14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar - Jerk catfish - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Back again! Same as before the food was good and the vibes were on point! I did believe that the host was rude. However, our server, Toni, was amazing and super informative. read more

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14 Parish never disappoints me. This time I went for brunch and I'm pleased with the new additions to the menu. For this visit I enjoyed my bottomless mimosas as well the latest brunch addition: the oxtail omelette. I did not know what to expect but I was pleased with my selection. The oxtail meat was tender not overly seasoned and mixed well with the tri-color peppers. Never pictured oxtail in an omelette but I'm not mad at my choice. Jarquez the bartender was attentive and kept my water and champagne flute full. Thank you again for a wonderful experience (which I knew I would have anyway) read more

14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar - Oxtail Omelette - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Late Review(s) Every time I go to 14 Parish, I get a one of a kind experience. I've been multiple times over the last 2 years. Never bad, not amazing. Always in between okay and really good. Let's start with ambiance. I love a cozy corner, okay! Not a lot of people enjoy a smaller restaurant but I do. Enough room for a great conversation that can't be too long, hello! The food is never bad. I've never walked out saying I didn't like something. For example, the salmon reggae sliders and jerk tacos pictured weren't my cup of tea but surely enough they got ate. The Rasta pasta was fantastic the first time I had it, but after my 2nd visit was not up to par. Caribbean wings are always good for me. Now, that rum cake and corn muffins though? You're not doing your experience justice if you don't get those! The drinks, get into it! The bartenders don't hold back on the pour, I'll tell you that. And if they do, sure got me fooled! For service, this is unfortunately the part that's the hit or miss. I've sat at the bar once, and I've been a bartender myself so I understand the notion of "don't come up here irritating me." However, it's okay to cater and welcome the joy you're presented with. I'll leave it at that. As for servers on the floor--you either get someone who knows exactly what they're doing or someone that seems like everything is going over their head. I don't expect servers to memorize orders or make up for kitchen mistakes but communication is key. Keep in mind these are mental notes that I've taken from my visits thus far. This is a place that I will casually return to and deserves the visit each time for sure. Some places are always worth the chance. Overall 7.5-8/10 The rum cake - 10/10 (get one to go and warm it up, trust, you will be pleased) read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a long time now so a few friends of mine and I decided to come here on August 26, 2025 for a 6 p.m. reservation (highly recommend). We come in and are greeted and seated. The place is pretty small. It was already busy there, all the bar seats were filled with patrons. Our waitress was kind and friendly so that was a good start. We begin with drinks - I got a Lemondrop Martini and my friend got a cocktail also, don't remember what it was. I order the coconut shrimp for an appetizer as well as the jamaican patty with beef (you can also get it veggie if you'd like). I was shocked when the shrimp came out - I've never had coconut shrimp so small. They were okay. The beef patties were okay as well. Next, our meals come out. I had the oxtail dinner ($38) and my friends had the jerk chicken dinner ($22). We had the cabbage greens and rice and peas to go with. The oxtails were tender. The rice and peas were okay but the cabbage greens were alot to be desired. They just didn't look or taste fresh to me. The corn muffins were delicious. Due to it's size, it can get pretty loud in there. Sometimes it was hard to hear what my friends were saying and our chairs were close to each other. Some of my friends have ventured here a few years ago and really enjoyed the food but I tend to agree with Charmins W.'s recent review. She mentioned that the business is under new management and that the food is just okay and not the same as it was. I really wasn't impressed and for my $38 oxtail dinner, I should be kinda wowed. I may give them another try for their brunch and see if I feel any different about them. read more

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The food is amazing, the drinks are superb but outside of the food and the drinks .... the service. I will literally pass up a place with great food if the service is poor. At 14 parish you feel like family. You feel well taken care of! The bartender JARQUEZ is honestly the reason we come back ! I'm a picky person. My husband is chill. But he is well informed on the menu and has never given us a recommendation we both didn't love! read more

The restaurant has a fun and inviting vibe. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. Lastly, the food was absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend adding the cream-style corn muffin to your meal. read more

Exceptional service, good, and drink menu. This place made for a wonderful date night. Sat at the bar and got the best service ever. Will no doubt be back soon. read more

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I'm general the atmosphere was inviting and chill. Service was excellent. The waiter was very pleasant. The food was tasty. I had vegetable fried rice and callalloo. I requested jerk sauce instead of the sweet and tangy/spicy. I would get it with a protein next time plus vegetables. My bestie had rasta pasta with salmon. The sauce was creamy, flavorful and the salmon cooked perfectly. I tasted a bit too much of all spice on the salmon and in the sorrell but it's not overpowering. I would absolutely order that again. The shrimp artichoke was good but I would have desired my shrimp cooked and embedded within the dip versus a top. Didn't try any cocktails but they have drinks. Street metered parking that's free on Sundays. read more

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Horrible service. 30 mins to get sat down. 45 minutes to get a waitress. Food another hour later. Horribly bad

The food was really good and I loved the experience there. Even the workers were joking around and made it seem like we've know each other for a long time read more

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After being reluctant, I'm glad I went! We arrived before 7 PM and the place was already starting to fill By the time we left at 8 PM, it was nearly full Our server was a nice young woman who was able to answer our questions about the dishes, and she brought the bartender over to answer about the cocktails. I was torn between the Parish cocktail and the Hyde Parker. Having grown up, almost my entire childhood in Hyde Park. I went with the latter. Besides white and dark rum, it contains a pineapple gin from somewhere in Africa. He couldn't recall from where and I didn't press him. It comes in a tall glass, and when I tasted it, I thought piña colada without the coconut. I enjoyed it during my meal and I look forward to trying the Parish next. We passed on appetizers this time, but next time I would definitely try the conch fritters or elote or heck, any of them. My father went with the Jibarito which is basically two jerk chicken sliders with the "bun" made from pressed, then fried plantain. It is accompanied by a side of red beans and rice with some of the jerk sauce on top. For my part, I wavered between the roast chicken and the catfish. I asked my server about the jerk sauce and it's heat from the scotch bonnets and she mentioned that it has some brown sugar in it. I thought that might be too sweet, but she brought me a little to taste. The jerk sauce is not very sweet at all, and the heat stays nicely in the background. It is a well balanced sauce. I went with the blackened catfish. I substituted the plantains for the cabbage. I would encourage them to charge the extra dollar since the plantains are slightly more expensive and cost is key in the restaurant business. The dish arrived with the catfish, plantains and red beans and rice and plenty of the jerk sauce. And I set too righteously! The catfish was cooked perfectly and flaked easily and had that nice char. The plantains had their own sweetness that made a nice counterpoint. I was quite full after. My father decided to have a ginger beer. And here is my only ding. The bottle was brought to the table with the cap on and a glass. My father is 90 something and even if not, it would be good practice and Service to open the bottle at the table and pour it into the glass. At least that is my view. It adds to the fine dining experience. This is a training issue. And I also suggest management make sure everyone has tasted the dishes and can describe them. Next time, I will have to see if they have a goat on the menu read more

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Took someone here for the first time and was so grateful they've gotten ALOT better with their customer service. It seems as if they hired a lot of new people lately and it's working out well for them. The food took a little while and what I originally I wanted to order I was told they didn't have but the waitress made a mistake and they did have it. We enjoyed the brunch. read more

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I use to frequent 14 Parish especially after church because of the food but the last time I went it wasn't a good as usual. I'm not sure if the chef has changed but if so they should change back. My server Summer was super nice and made sure my table was taken care of. The ambiance is always the same, just nice enough to enjoy your meal. read more

14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar - Jerk chicken and waffles - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything here was a win. Started with a yummyJonkanoo rum cocktail that was delicious and some Jamaican patties that were to die for. I have a friend who comes every week to carry out these beef patties Also, very delicious seafood dip. For the main meal a cup of tasty conch chowder. The Jamaican fried rice with chicken was only OK, until I drizzled it with the fantastic hot honey, and that change the dish entirely. Cool vibe, reasonably priced, and street parking via meter was not too far of a walk in a busy neighborhood. I would definitely recommend. read more

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Sat at the bar on a weeknight and enjoyed wings and plantains. Both were really good! The plantains were ripe and sweet and the wings seasoned well and the gochugang sauce was tasty and not too spicy. The bartenders were friendly and we enjoyed ourselves. read more

14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar - Gochugang wings and Sweet Fried Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely would recommend!!! The atmosphere inside and out was very cute and inviting. It made you feel like you were actually in an island of your own. We only had a brunch menu since we went on a Sunday during brunch hours. The variety was really good and the prices were good as well. Service was great and we greeted very nicely. Although we sat right away I would recommend making a reservation (we got lucky) read more

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We had a great experience at 14 Parish Restaurant and Rhumbar. The Big Ox Eggroll was the highlight of the meal--flavorful filling with a delicious jerk sauce that tied it all together. I ordered the Jibaritos, which had nicely seasoned chicken, but it was a little dry and could have used some sauce for balance. My partner tried the Jerk Catfish, which had excellent flavor but was a bit too bony. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside, the music added a great vibe, and the service was excellent from start to finish. With a few small adjustments to the dishes, this place could be outstanding. Still, it's definitely worth a visit for the atmosphere, flavors, and warm hospitality. read more

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No reservation, we waited a short time was seated and enjoyed the vibe, food, drinks and one another. We opted to do appetizer dinner and ordered oxtail egg rolls which were , plantains, corn bread, honey and bbq wings Everything satisfied our taste buds, had a rum punch and it definitely gives a punch. Staff was pleasant, ambience was lovely, music was on point. Highly recommend read more

The place was pretty good my wife and I went there earlier in the day so we didn't have to want to be seated without a reservation. Nina was our server she did go, it seemed like it was only 2 that day, it was a Wednesday early evening. You can tell the food was cooked fresh because we waited a while for it but like with any meal at a restaurant once you come out you kind of forget how long you waited because it tastes good! My wife got the dirty chicken I didn't have any photos of it but she said it was good. I got the coconut curry shrimp and it was phenomenal, like spicy definitely swap it out with the pineapple rice it's essentially the same rice with a little extra added it. That pineapple cilantro rice paired very well with the spiciness of the coconut curry sauce. So if you're a big fan of spicy try that. Overall fair prices, great location, great Bob's with the r&b music and the atmosphere was all good we enjoyed. read more

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I found this place as I was coming I to Chicago. I needed a quick bite to eat and was looking for something different. This place is a Caribbean restaurant with all the right flavors! I ordered the jerk chicken wrap and was wowed by the perfect about of spice and flavor the chicken had. I also had to order a cocktail because of the amazing Caribbean inspired cocktail menu! read more

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Serenity was so nice and pleasant. She served us with a smile and a very positive attitude. The girl has skills, there were nine in my party.and she did not have to write down the food orders and she had every one of them right. The food was delivered in a timely manner. And it was worth the short wait. The Rasta pasta was incredible. It was off the charts. Very very good. The Rasta Pasta was so good we all ordered Rasta Pasta to go. All of my friends said the jerk chicken was some of the best. This is definitely a place that we will visit again very soon. Thank you 14Parish and Serenity read more

I really love this rum bar restaurant; they're very popular so please be patient when waiting. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Service was as fast as they could be giving the amount of people that come in. They do have a lot of delicious items on their menu; I tried the salad and beef patties, the best! My friends had different entrées and enjoyed both! I do like the style of the restaurant, small rum Caribbean feel to their space. It's not a big place but it's a good place to go for drinks and food. read more

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Its a nice restaurant. Good Jamaica inspired dishes. Great drinks. Excellent customer service.

My first visit to 14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar was unfortunately a very uncomfortable experience. From the start, the bartender's attitude seemed off, but what stood out most was the difference in how I was treated compared to the rest of my group. He was friendly, attentive, and even offered complimentary drinks and shots to my friends, while I was largely ignored. Things escalated when the check came. After I paid, my receipt was held up in a way that drew attention to the fact that I hadn't left a tip on the card. And, then he mocked me and said, "I'm sorry my service was that bad to the point, I didn't get a tip." Shortly after, my friends continued receiving drinks on the house--again excluding me out. This created an awkward and embarrassing situation, especially since I was sitting right there with them. For clarity, I tip in cash as a personal preference, but regardless, no one should be singled out or treated differently like that. He laughed, and kept showing my receipt. I'm sharing this in hopes that it's taken seriously, because professionalism and consistency in service matter. P.S- The server/bartender name was Jaquez or Jaquees (not 100% sure on the proper spelling but, he has long locs with a nose ring, and ear gauges. read more

Made reservations for a Saturday evening and we were seated right away upon arrival. The inside was so nice and vibrant. The music was also a plus with some classic R&B playing. Dining area clean and well kept. The atmosphere was super cute and fun. The menu is not over extensive but has variety. Everybody ordered what they desired and we all enjoyed our meals. My beef patty was spicy and I love that aspect! The parish drink had a perfect balance to it with plenty of rum. The jerk catfish entree was delish and cooked nicely. I'm not really a gravy fan, but the gravy on the rice and peas was exceptional. I'm glad we were able to enjoy our dinner at such a fine establishment. read more

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My date chose this restaurant. Really cute place in Hyde park with good vibes and ambiance. It's a medium-ish small restaurant so if they're busy you must leave the table within 90 mins. We ordered the salmon sliders. These were good but the pepper jack cheese did throw it off a bit. The pineapple slaw topping was pretty good though. We also ordered jerk catfish which came with rice & beans and cabbage. The catfish was pretty good, the beans and rice was delicious, and the cabbage was decent. Lastly I ordered the carmel rum cake and omg this was a hit! It is really sweet but sooo good! I didn't try any of the alcoholic beverages but they looked really good! Our server was amazing. I ordered a cake at the beginning (which I totally forgot about) but our waiter didn't. He was attentive and allowed us to stay over the 90 mins which was great since this was our first date. I would come back but would probably try the Rasta pasta, a drink, and of course reorder my cake. read more

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This place is absolutely beautiful. The music, the crowd, the atmosphere is just dope. The best, the food was amazing! I ordered the curry shrimp... the flavors were phenomenal, the honey jerk wings were my favorite and I also had plantain that was cooked to perfection. I had the Hyde Parker cocktail it was very strong! read more

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Finally had the chance to check out 14 Parish and it was good. We ordered the salmon sliders, Caribbean bbq wings, beef patty, and Rasta pasta. The food was all good perfectly and was full of flavor. Our server was amazing and very attentive. The drinks we ordered were the mermaid cocktail and the ting pop. The ambiance is very nice and it's a cute vibe. I will definitely be going back and I want to check out the happy hour! This is a Black owned establishment. read more

I loveddddd 14 Parish! The food was amazing! My friends and I went on a lowkey Thursday evening. The restaurant is low lit with nice R&B music playing in the background. We began with the jerk chicken wings. They have 4 different flavors, and we tried Honey Jerk. I wanted to lick the plate when we were done. They have happy hour on a few of the appetizers and the wings are included....onto the entree. I'm very indecisive but our amazing waitress was very helpful. She suggested the Sweet & Spicy Short Rib and I'm so glad she did! The way the meat melted in my mouth I can't stop thinking about it. Honorable mentions, Rasta Pasta & Reggae Burger. I'm ready to book a flight back to Chicago! read more

14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar - Sweet & Spicy Short Rib - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Run don't walk to 14 Parish!!! This is some of the best food i've had in Chicago! Honestly some of the best food I've ever had! Its a beautiful restaurant, the music was a vibe, and the service was personable and memorable. read more

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Decided to stop by to meet up with a couple of friends and got a special treat ... the waitress introduced us to an off-menu drink, the bronzeville. I don't know if I want to share more because I like the idea of being treated special, LOL But it was good! And strong! read more

Came here for brunch with 2 girlfriends on a Sunday afternoon. As you can see below I haven't been here in years but man I don't remember service being this bad. Reading my review below I did take away a star but didn't mention service so that's could potentially be why - not sure. But anyway, wow were they taking their sweet time! The door piled up with people b/c the hostess was either gone half the time or just not asking everyone what they need in order to get the crowd around the door more tamed. We were seated (mind you one of my girlfriends was about 30-40min late b/c of work) but my other friend and I ordered our food, the late friends food, and our 2 drinks. THANK GOD we were starving and put our order in immediately. All the food came out when my late friend came and we were then finally served water after asking a bunch of times. They seemed very short staffed unfortunately. My wrap was fine - I do love their fries! My friends said their meals were fine as well. Overall not sure if I'd come back on a busy day - maybe weekday dinner? read more

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crowded afternoon so we sat at the bar. Bartender seemed standoffish, but in reality laid back and with the customers. Tood came out hot and ready. Drinks were good, Music was hyped. A time was had. We can say we enjoyed ourselves. read more