Ovations Caribbean Grill has got a solid line up of menu items. We had the: - Jerk Chicken (with rice and peas [stew chicken cravy], cabage, and plantains) - Curry Chicken - Jerk Pork - Jerk Ribs - Oxtail Mac n cheese - Veggie Patty From top to bottom: The Jerk Chicken is tender. Make sure you get extra Jerk Sauce though! The seasoning is decent and there's a low level of spice to it. I recommend mixing it in with a bit of rice for a bite (maybe a bit of juice from the jerk ribs as well). The rice and peas are fine, but the stew chicken gravy is the star of the show. I'd get extra stew gravy on top next time I come. The cabbage is nothing to write home about, but its good fiber and doesn't clash with the other flavors of the plate. The plantain was fine as well, nice and sweet and best eaten when you first get your plate. The curry chicken is tasty! (Tender aswell) It almost falls apart in your mouth and has a decent moisture to it from the curry. Its good by itself, with the rice, or eaten with some coco bread. The jerk pork is fatty and has a good jerk seasoning flavor (not spicy at all). Its probably the most tender meat they have and its good even after being reheated a short time. The jerk ribs were my favorite! The ribs come off the bone easy and the sauce that comes on them is the best jerk sauce in the restaurant. I definitely recommend trying them if you like jerk or pork. (For a fuller, spicy note of flavor, get the hot jerk sauce to dip or pour on the ribs.) The Oxtail Mac N Cheese is okay, but its nothing too special. There's less cheese in the equation than a typical American Mac N Cheese, but the Oxtail is pretty good. Fatty, soft to chew, and almost buttery, I appreciate the influence, but I'd prefer a cheesier and saltier version of this dish. The Veggie Patty was great! I think the patties are homemade as I've never had such a good vegetable patty. I'd come back for the patties alone! The coco bread we got sat for a bit so it wasn't as soft, but I suspect thay was my fault. TLDR; I definitely recommend this restaurant! Its a 4 to 4.5/5 considering what Jamaican food in Georgia typically tastes like. We had leftovers that were good the next day! Get a jerk pork, a patty, some jerk Chicken, and make sure you get extra jerk sauce and extra gravy for your rice. read more

Ovations Caribbean Grill - Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk Ribs, Oxtail Mac N Cheese, Rice and Peas, Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Got the brown stewed chicken, I loved it! Got it to go, I ate off of it for 2 days, they gave me so much. I will definitely be back

Horrible horrible customer service. They do not like to give you your rewards. They have a rewards machine.And every time you go, you put in your phone number and you get rewards.But whenever it is time to give you the free meal, they have an excuse. Yesterday was my final straw, as much as I was going to the place.It is not worth the horrible attitudes of the workers, and the unprofessional attitudes. It is not worth it. I will never return. read more

First off, let me state how clever I think it is to turn an old fast food restaurant with mini stalls to a Jamaican restaurant with a drive-thru! I've been to this place twice, and I've only utilized the drive-through once considering the first time I went I ordered through GrubHub for pick up and the second time I ordered, I ordered via the drive-thru. When you order inside, it's like cafeteria style, where everything is laid out for you and there's no seating inside meaning this is mainly a to go spot. So ordering is fairly easy, but if there's a lot of people in there as I've experienced before , your wait time will increase a bit. The service is overall good considering they are authentic Jamaican, so sometimes they may come off a bit more abrasive, however, they smile, and they're pretty friendly. Both times I've attended within two weeks, I've ordered the curry chicken with rice and peas, cabbage, plantains, and macaroni and cheese. The food is pretty good for the price. The curry chicken is about $16 and the side mac & cheese was extra. Your curry check-in/main entrée comes with rice and peas and cabbage, and plantains. I think for that price you can't beat that. Again, the food is good and has a great flavor. Also, you get a lot of food on your plate for that price. The chicken is always tender and fall off the bone, and it's never dry. The rice and peas were not mushy or mucky, which is always always a plus because some places is overcooked the rice and beans. The plantains were good however they were almost overcooked the last visit but they were pretty busy so I'll overlook it and the flavor was still good. Now the only flaw or points I will take away from this place is the macaroni and cheese. I've learned by living in Atlanta that macaroni and cheese. Perfection is hard to come by at restaurants! Not all places know how to cook, macaroni and cheese, just because Atlanta is in the south! The mac & cheese is OK and if I were rated on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it a 6. And to be honest, the food is pretty good to where I can omit having a side of mac & cheese with my curry chicken. Overall, I've had two good experiences other than they're always out of veggie patties and the subpar mac & cheese. You can't beat Jamaican food with a drive-through and reasonable prices! It's definitely worth a try on more than one occasion. read more

This place has the best oxtail and a very nice chef! they have very limited seating, however.

The food was bad and expensive. The service was terrible. I received attitude for asking if they had regular white rice because I'm allergic to coconut. The ambiance needs help. I will not be going back. read more

I was super excited to see a Caribbean place when we were in the plaza it's located in so we stopped to grab a platter. We ordered the curry chicken, rice and peas with plantains which was delicious. They also had quite a bit of options which was great and since everything is cooked but on warmers not only can you see what is available but it's also a quick grab and go food option. However, we also ordered two jerk chicken patties which were extremely uncooked and chewy.. so this threw us off completely and their coco bread wasn't great either so that was disappointing. The service was meh... nothing special to note. The lady helping us wasn't up for questions so we opted for what we know instead of further annoying her. They have a few seats and table so you could eat there but it appears most people grab and go. read more

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I went through the drive thru and waited for a minute no "hello" or nothing. I said something and someone finally spoke back and said "what did I want to order" lol, ok! I ordered the lunch special Brown Stew with Bone. I've been before and the oxtails are really good but I wasn't impress with this meal. It lacked flavor and no seasoning. The cabbage was dry. The plantains did taste good. The lunch special wasn't bad for the pricing. I just wasn't impress. I'm not sure if them relocating change the vibe of things. read more

Love the food! Thr service is not bad but they are often out of things and be prepared to wait. Overall one of our favorite spots to eat! read more

Ordered jerk chicken (4.5/5) and brown stew chicken (3.5/5). Both were huge portions, seemed cooked fresh, flavor and the chicken was so tender! The jerk came with a sauce that would have spiced up the brown stew too which was a bit bland and lacking in caramelization in my opinion. It took 40 minutes from ordering to receive my food (and 20 min after the estimated time online) but the service other wise was pleasant- not overly friendly like a southern restaurant but right on par for a busy Caribbean place. There is plenty of parking but doesn't seem like a place you'd sit down and eat- most cars were just coming in and out to pick up their food. read more

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The food lacks flavor, the beef patties are very good! The only thing I recommend besides the lemonade. The oxtail doesn't have any flavor, the jerk was good, the curry lacks flavor as well. They have a drive through so that's cool, and seating area outside feels like Sonic's. Do not recommend! read more

Super fast and friendly service, large portions, and some of the best jerk chicken that I have ever had (had a great smoky flavor that was deceptively mild and had a noticeable but not at all overpowering bite at the end). read more

Presentation was a 10/10, but other than that the food was mid at best. We got the oxtail with rice, peas, cabbage, and plantain. We also got the Mango lemonade which was the best out of everything we got. This was our first time having Caribbean food and we where extremely disappointed. Would not recommend getting the oxtail due to the price to quality ratio. Everything was severely under seasoned. read more

Ovations Caribbean Grill - Oxtail, rice and peas plate - Caribbean Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

I stayed at the Holiday Inn and had my husband order Jamaican food. This was PHENOMENAL! Probably some of the best we've had around the area. The Jerk was spicy, how it should be, but not too hot that you can't eat it. And was so tender! Rice was tender and cooked perfectly with amazing flavor. Plantains also perfect! I was a happy camper. My husband said that they were super nice in the restaurant. This will probably be our go to for Jamaican food! Top notch! read more

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Our favorite Caribbean spot. Everything is fresh and delicious. Their oxtails are the best I've had so far in Gwinnett

My friend and I randomly stopped at the location and had an enjoyable experience. The staff was polite and welcoming. We requested recommendations from menu items and we were not misled. The jerk wings, rice and peas, cabbage, and plantain were superb. The oxtails,, rice and peas, cabbage, and plantain were top-tier. The person that seemed like they were in the management role was very professional and made it clear that she appreciated our business and support. Indoor and outdoor seating options made it easy to choose to dine in instead of take out like we originally planned. We ate on the patio where it was clean and clear of debris or clutter. We noticed a drive-through option which will make a future visit on the go easy breezy. Ten out of ten, we highly recommend! read more

Yummmyyyy! This Caribbean restaurant is probably going to be go-to spot in Gwinnett county. The staff are friendly...especially the flirty chef, Kevin. The inside of the restaurant is super clean so it's Great for dining-in or take out. There's a plethora of food options here, I chose the veggie plate with curry and it was very flavorful! I'll be back very soon to try more options. read more

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This is "The One" Jamaican food at its best! I tried the curry chicken bone-in with rice and beans and I was impressed, I love curry and the chicken was bursting with flavor! The homemade beef patties were amazing and don't get me started on the shredded cabbage, My first time seeing cabbage cooked this way. I am definitely trying a veggie plate on my next visit, everything looked good! *Good Food *Get the Fruit Punch!!!!!!!!!!!! *Clean restaurant *Very friendly service *Great lunch prices *Good location *Plenty of parking This place is definitely worth a visit. read more

Had a great plate of Jerk Chicken at a very reasonable price. The lunch special was just over 8 bucks and I got plenty of food. 3 hunking pieces of chicken that easily served me 2 meals. I like my Jerk chicken a bit spicier, but the flavors were all there and the cabbage was a delicious side to go with the chicken. Would definitely come back! read more

Ovations Caribbean Grill - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

The food is always good here. Fast and friendly service. They have a nice, clean lobby and restroom. The good vibe music makes you feel like you are in Jamaica. read more

Ovations Caribbean Grill - Curry chicken boneless, rice and peas, cabbage with plantains . Cucumber and ginger drink. - Caribbean Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Excellent food and service, the fish is delish and they actually jerk the chicken . I will be back

I will say, this place is THE best Jamaican restaurant in the area!! Each time I have made a trip to GA, I've stopped here to grab something to eat on my way back home. This restaurant has never let me down. I am pleased to have discovered this place. If you are in the area and you are craving some Caribbean cuisine, I recommend stopping here. You will be served with some delicious authentic Jamaican food. Let's talk about the portions. The portion sizes are LARGE and more than enough for 2 meals. The first time through, I ordered a large plate thinking that's the size it will take to fill me up and my expectations was blown away. My large plate looked more like an extra large plate. They pack your food pretty well. When I am here, I usually get the jerk chicken or the oxtails both of which are always seasoned well. I also really like the rice and peas as well as the fried plantains. If you haven't tried this place, I highly recommend. read more

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The Jerk ribs on friday... one word - Excellence with the black bean soup. Also had the bananna & sweet potato bread, nice finish.

I'm a regular. Oh trail, jerk chicken and escovitch fish are my standard Friday or Saturday orders. They just moved to the old sonic which is a much better spot on the other side of Kroger. Like the people. They're nice, Jamaican nice, but usually recognize me when I step in. Oh trail Mac n cheese. If you're having a lunch meal get the jerk wings and if Mac n cheese. You'll thank me later. read more

Just wanted to come back on here and say that ovations has some of the best food I've ever tasted. They recently moved to a larger location just a few yards away from the old location. No change in taste or quality! I also wanted to add that they have lunch specials. I think it's like 7 or 8 dollars for a lunch portion, great value. I do still think the oxtail is the best thing to get here, but it's CLOSE because the jerk wings are bussin I'm gonna eat here this weekend, because writing this post made me crave it! read more

Three stars for amazingly tasting food. Zero customer appreciation. It give prison cafeteria workers. Let me elaborate further.... I came to treat a family friend to some great Jamaican cuisine. Purchase $35-$40 in food. I asked for a spoon full of sauce and prison guard 2541 refused , I proceeded to let her know I will pay for a cup instead. The owner came out and simply Put a spoon full on my plate as I asked. I asked to owner how much do I owe you for the sauce. She replied $0.50 Cool perfect. I got my receipt and of course I was charged around $2 for the sauce. My point here is not the amazing but rather the principle. I have been finding other places to get great food. This was my experience ‍ As I write this I want to change the stars to a star read more

This place is amazing! The service was a family welcoming atmosphere. The food was outstanding. I got the Escovitch red snapper and I truly enjoyed it. It was cook to order and it did not fail me! The fish was cool perfectly. I also got Key Lime cake and some curry goat sauce on my rice!! Yesss! The ginger pineapple drink hit the spot! I will be coming back! Oh the hot sauce...needs to be bottled and sold!! read more

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I ordered the brown stew chicken. It was tasteless. Worse I ever had. I will never order from this place again.

I finally found the best Jamaican restaurant!! I came here after work around 6 and they ran out of a lot of protein. My husband got the goat which was delicious!! It wasn't gamey and was seasoned to perfection. I've had authentic goat curry by my Jamaican friend born and raised in Jamaica and theirs is better!! I got the ox tail and it was so good! It was tender and delicious. What I like about this place is that with the meal, you get a side of cabbage and plaintains and almost a lb of rice! We came home and weighed our food it was almost 4 lbs. I will say, they are expensive. Our meal was $45. This was without any drinks because we ordered take out. But the service was great, the food was fresh and the best! I can't wait to come back and try everything. Btw, they also serve breakfast and certain days they have specials. I am a fan for sure!! read more

the oxtails are amazing rice and beans juicy and flavorful def recommend they will not disappoint Update - the portion is different this time much less food i bought some for my boyfriend and the other video is how much they gave me read more

Ovations Caribbean Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Food was delicious. I am going back to get more jerk chicken. It was fall off the bone. I had oxtails & peas & rice w/ cabbage & plantains. Mac & cheese was a little different then I make but it was All delicious read more

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While visiting Georgia, we decided to try some Jamaican food. The reviews were mixed, but we were hopeful. The reviews were correct. The food mediocre at best. It's definitely not a place I would recommend. read more

The food is scrumptious! I love the oxtails. Everything is seasoned well. The line can be long, but it moves very fast. Be patient and watch them move the pots! It's all love here. read more

I'm so glad they have a new location in Lawrenceville! I plan to go there next week! My family also loves their food and they live in Augusta Georgia!! I like the oxtails and rice and peas. The jerk chicken definitely a great choice. Every time I have been there they give me a huge portion of the rice ! The plantains go fast so I go early before the dinner crowd! read more

Ovations had very good food. My friend ordered jerk chicken with rice and cabbage . The food was really good (a little spicy for me). They gave you very large portions for it to be a lunch portion size. My friend took one bite and absolutely loved it! read more

Ovations Caribbean Grill - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Love the fried cabbage, brown stew chicken and curry chicken. The line is always pretty long for weekday lunch but it is so worth it. We always get our food to go but they do have a small seating area. Haven't had a bad meal yet! read more

Great food and flavorful. Parking lot could be quite packed during lunch hours. Must try the jerk chicken and ox tail as well as the plantain. read more

I am always on the hunt for good Jamaican food. My go-to has been a chain that started in NY where I am from but I stumbled upon Ovations while in the shopping center and decided to give them a try. Lots of parking the parking lot. It's on the side of the shopping plaza not far from Kroger. They were very welcoming when I walked in. The atmosphere was very nice and clean. I wanted breakfast so I asked for ackee and saltfish with plantains and fried dumplings. They do have boiled dumplings If you want that. I was given a very healthy portion of ackee to the point where I had two meals! It was not watery or oily. It was very flavorful and filling. They also had cakes that looked amazing and will try another time. I plan to go back anytime I can. read more

They are always super polite, welcoming ( even when I walk in as they are getting ready to close ) and give me nice juicy portions of food. The taste is always up to standard and they keep me coming back with the Friday specials. read more

I've supported Ovations since they initially opened but I can't any longer. Today was the final straw. Gradually the quality of food has consistently declined. About a month ago My wife and I ordered 2 Oxtails dinners for $50.00 they were totally unseasoned as if they just boiled the meat. I decided to try 2 orders of the Jerk Chicken tonight. Bad idea the rice and peas and cabbage has zero flavor and they were out of plantains but they failed to mention that. The only reason I was informed they were out of plantains was because I've tried to redeem my points for free plantains and that's when they told me they're out of plantains after I paid. They offer no apologies or any sort of concessions on the price this is ridiculous and horrible service I will not be eating here ever again!! read more