We stopped by here on our way from the beach walking…read more This place is the real deal! The food tastes phenomenal and definitely homemade! The owners were very nice and laid back! My husband and I enjoyed everything! Collard greens,mac and cheese, catfish and wings! Next time we will take pictures of the food! The banana pudding made by his mother was like icing on the cake!!! Just delicious! We thank them all for their southern hospitality!!! We will definitely be returning!

I had a rib tip dinner, which came with 2 sides, and purchased an extra side of green beans (which…read morewas $6.99!!!!!!). My total was just over $30, which is absurd; particularly since the ribs were on the tougher side - almost as if they were reheated. While I love to support black owned businesses, and this one has a rich family origin story - I'm not sure I'll be returning with that price tag and experience.

Always hits the spot! We used to frequent their old restaurant across the way and now that they've…read moreopened up their new location we had to check it out. The restaurant is so much bigger and livelier and were so excited to see all of their success. Definitely come early to be able to try their brisket and Tony Mac! You wont regret anything you try but those are defnitely our favorites. Oh and the ribs, if you're looking for the incredible smokey juicy flavor look no further. Any of their bbq sauces are great and pair well, but we highly recommend giving their original a go because of the perfect balance of sweet, savory, with a bit of a kick.

Went here on a Saturday night to grab an early dinner. We ended up going to the bar side which may…read morehave been the wrong decision, as it took quite a while to get our food. Our waitress came quick enough to get our order, it's just that the food took a while. Maybe the side with counter walk-up is quicker. I ended up getting the catfish sandwich with fries and of course tried all the bbq sauces with the fries. The catfish was fried perfectly and the seasoning on the outside was quite tasty. Made for a very good sandwich. The fries were a little soggier/more oily than I would like, but I did use them to try the sauces. None of them were overly spicy, just a good flavor. I think my favorite was the Memphis which had a nice smokiness to it. For dessert I did end up ordering the key lime pie and was very happy with it. Tangy and refreshing! I somehow managed to save some for the next day and it was just as good. Overall, the food was good and the staff was friendly, it just took a while to get the food. There was a lot of to go business, so that's maybe the best way to order.

The best food ever. The service was outstanding. I called on Friday and Sunday I had two steaming…read morepans of chicken. One southern fried and one jerk chicken.

From the owner: We here at Jrsmokehousebbq specialize in BBQ, Creole, and Southern cuisine! A mix of Southern…read moreflavors with a touch of creole!! #CATERING #BBQ #Creole #SouthernCuisine #ComfortFood

Super Fantastic! We picked up the Curry Chicken, rice and beans & we also ordered the Jerk Chicken…read more(1/2 chicken); more than enough for two people. Outsanding flavors & certainly ranks at the top of the charts for a Caribbean taste bud vacation! Order early for pick-up this ain't no fast food establishment , it's home cookin' at a nice price!

We really wanted to love Mama Jerk N Tings, but the food really missed the mark…read more I was excited about this place because I love supporting small businesses, but unfortunately with the higher prices and poor quality food we were served, we won't be back. We went around 5 PM, there was one other person waiting when we walked in. First let me say, the cashier was amazing. She was beyond pleasant and professional, and truly the only good part of the visit. But the vibe got super uncomfortable when the cook came out of the kitchen and snapped at her right in front of us over a custom order. Plus, it took almost 30 minutes to get our food, which makes no sense because the restaurant wasn't crowded at all. As for the food, most of it lacked authentic flavor. To be honest, I've had better Jamaican food from the grocery store. The Good: The jerk sauce itself was actually good. The Sides: The gungo rice and peas were unremarkable (parboiled rice, no flavor). The cabbage wasn't fresh at all and used what tasted like canned carrots and corn. The plantains were dry and tasted like they were old and/or microwaved. The Chicken: The jerk chicken was incredibly dry and lacked flavor. It was almost crumbly in consistency. We also tried the jerk egg rolls which had bones in them and the jerk nachos which tasted like cheap nachos you'd get at a high school football game. Nothing exciting. The restaurant itself is a really nice space--honestly, I hope they find other good uses for it--but the dining experience we had left us very disappointed.

I called and they answered! The food was so good it made me forget about the times they weren't…read moreactually open during their hours.

Wow--just wow! The food here was absolutely amazing! We had the jerk chicken, curry chicken,…read morecollard greens, mac & cheese, and stuffing--and every single dish was bursting with flavor. The curry chicken was so juicy and rich, with deep, decadent flavors that truly stood out. The collard greens had the perfect hint of smoky goodness, and the jerk chicken? Perfectly cooked--not dry at all--and it reminded my husband of the authentic flavors we had in Jamaica! We drove about 40 minutes to try this place, and it was 100% worth the trip. The staff was so kind and helpful, guiding us through the menu since it was our first time. They made sure we got to try the best--and they absolutely delivered. The music choice this evening was perfect volume and great genre. The atmosphere is "mom and pop" so if you're looking for candle light dining this is not the place but we were looking for spectacular food not ambience. Next time, I'm definitely trying the oxtail. We'll definitely be back, and I'm wishing this spot all the success in the world. Highly recommend!

Big Jeff has the most infectious, good energy! Please have him working the window more often. He…read moretook the time to chat with us about the food and even gave us mini ducks, which was such a fun touch. 10/10 as always, but he was definitely the cherry on top.

Excellent ribs and fried chicken, with a huge menu of southern bbq mains and sides…read more Friendly staff, also have a drive thru. You can smell the bbq from the parking lot which is how you know you're in a legit bbq spot. Inside they had lots of paper towels around, another pro move. Great music playing too.

We saw this tavern on the way to our hotel. Not a huge parking lot…read more Walking into this place was definitely not how I expected. They were jamin' out to soul music! Good vibes all around. Felt bad for the bartender, I believe his name was Rodney? He was the only one working the front! Husband had a burger and fries. He really enjoyed his meal. I tried their grilled pork steak chop dinner. Comes with two and you have options to have them grilled, fried, or smothered. Two sides I had corn bread and green beans. Also a side of cabbage. All very good!! Pork chop I give a 8/10! For drinks I did try one of the drinks of the night which was a pink senorita. Wasn't too bad and then finished off with a Stella Artois! Husband drank modelo. The Friday night drink special was a bucket of modelo or coronas.

This is the last time giving this place a chance! I really have to question if these people taste…read moretheir own food. I went there today and ordered the catfish dinner with Mac & cheese, tasteless!! No salt or pepper or anything also ordered their do called dressing. OMG!! I'm sure they definitely didn't follow any recipe because that was the nastiest bunch of slop thrown together. Wasn't even comparable to any dressing I've ever had. Won't be back ever!!!

Went for karaoke Had salmon taco (okay)…read more Rum punch (you only need 1- packs a punch) Lemon pepper wings (delish) Live band n karaoke night Good vibes and entertainment Server was friendly

Yep! Amazing. I had a wonderful experience here & I can't wait to come back. We visited on a Friday…read moreevening. It was not too busy but definitely lively, music playing and karaoke about to start. When we walked in multiple workers greeted us right away. I noticed they did this as other customers came in as well. We sat at the bar and had wonderful service the whole time. Very attentive, personable, fun and kind. We ordered our food and a drink & it was ready in no time. We went with the empanadas (a must order in my opinion). They are crispy and flaky, the dipping sauce with it is so flavorful, the best combo! I crave them more than I'd like to admit lol. Our drink was a rum punch and it was potent indeed but definitely nice flavors throughout. For our meal we got the jerk chicken bowl & veggie Rasta pasta. That Rasta pasta was so creamy and cheesy but also with a kick - so good! Next time I'll ask for extra veggies and I'll love it even more. The jerk chicken bowl we enjoyed as well, I loved the mango pieces throughout. The prices were great too & they have specials during the week. Tons of events going on here, lots of fun energy. Wonderful food & service. I truly appreciated how welcoming & kind the staff was. Can't recommend enough! I will be back!

So glad Waukegan finally has a solid sea food boil restaurant that locals don't need to travel to…read moreChicago for! Family & Crab is conveniently located right off Grand Ave and has been beautifully renovated to a modern restaurant with a seafood theme. We visited right when the restaurant opened and the place was super clean. Since we were there to celebrate a birthday, we ordered one of the family platters consisting of crab legs, shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. For a party of six we had more than enough food. We easily could've had two more people with us for a platter this size. The sauce was delicious as well and ranges in spice level. I will say that the seasoning was quite heavy so it was a bit on the saltier side while I prefer a heavy garlic flavor, but overall nothing to complain about. The kitchen seemed to be very accommodating so if you just told them how you prefer your sauce and seasoning I'm sure it won't be an issue. We also ordered the fried oysters as an appetizer and a simple veggie fried rice to go with the boil. The fried oysters were perfectly crisp and came out hot. I will say that the breading is more flaky, kind of like a tempura. The oyster itself was not overcooked or chewy either. Service was wonderful and super helpful at explaining the menu and what was recommended. She even brought us a complimentary cheesecake slice for the birthday celebrant. Overall, this was a great experience and I highly recommend for anyone craving seafood boil in the area to save yourself the drive and come here!

This is my second time going, and it's been open for a while now. Quality is still good and fresh…read moreand def recommend still! Service is good and there's parking on the side and the back of the building. On the and but you won't miss it!