Wow! If you haven't tried this hidden gem, get here! Hubs and I tried this place after stopping to try some hushpuppies at Tugboat. I am so glad I saw the sign! The restaurant has a ton of seating and the walls are nicely decorated. I would say maybe add another mural on the other side because the one wall that has it, is beautiful! They have all these great hot sauces at the counter, make sure you try them all! My fave was the scotch bonnet pepper sauce. Spicy and a tiny sweet. We ordered two beers on draft, the jerk chicken, curry goat with a side of mac and dumplings. The dumplings are almost donut hole type bites with a hint of sweetness. It goes so well with the curry! The goat curry was interestingly delicious. I didn't think I would like goat - but here I am. It was very VERY good, just look out for all the little bones. The jerk chicken was flavorful and tasty and the side of mac n cheese was the perfect blend of noodles, cheese and spices with the meats. I also want to thank them for the delicious Jamaican patty filled with beef that was given to us. It was very good and the puff pastry was baked to perfection! Our server was great and the cook/I think the owner was wonderful. This was our first time having Jamaican food and I will say, we will definitely be back and I've already recommended this place to a few people. YUM!!!! read more

See all

It was our first time trying this restaurant. I got the jerk chicken and babe had the curry goat. Both of our meals were fantastic! The star of the show for me was the brown gravy that came on the side and the fried festival dumplings. The decor made me feel like I was in the Carribean. Our server was attentive and friendly. We had a wonderful date night and plan to return soon. read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

Flavor explosion! I'm so glad I stumbled across this place. It's not exactly hidden, but it doesn't scream at you when you drive by either. The food though... it speaks for itself! Very tasty and authentic as far as I can tell being a white boy. I couldn't decide between jerk chicken and oxtails so I got both. I haven't had oxtails in years! Very very tasty! The servers were delightful too. Will definitely drop by once in a while! read more

See all

This off the beaten path spot serves legit jerk chicken seasoned with Walkerswood. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. We had the jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantain, cabbage and carrots. Washed it down and put out some of the flames with pineapple "sea-moss" and a "sof drink." Rockyaad Jamaican is highly recommended for casual dining with authentic Jamaican jerk chicken. We will be back to try the jerk salmon! read more

See all

All the food was fire. Service took a long time but it was worth it. Definitely been back twice in a month.

Fiancée and I have been talking about trying this place since they first opened; but never got around to it until the other night! started taking dance lessons down the street and we wanted to stop by and bring home some food. The wait time wasn't too bad, but also didn't seem like they were very busy when we got there. The hostess was nice and answered any questions we had about the menu. Whenever we go to a Jamaican place, I always have to try their oxtail, so I got that with the rice and peas. It was super delicious. They did not skimp on the oxtail like some places do and I had plenty of meat and sauce to eat with my rice and peas. My fiancée ordered the jerk chicken, which was also well portioned, and she said it was delicious, but her favorite thing she got was the Mac pie. The festival was good too, nice that it came in little chunks- I know some places just give you one bit piece. Lastly we tried both of the patties- both were very good and had a good amount of flavor and spice, but the beef one slightly edged out the chicken. Overall I definitely recommend checking out Rockyaad if you're craving some super good Jamaican food in the area. You probably can't go wrong with anything here but definitely think the oxtails and mac were top tier. read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtails, Rice and Peas, Chicken patty, Jamaican Beef Patty, Jerk Chicken, Macaroni Pie, Fried Festivals - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

To me as a Jamaican the food was kind of bland not to say it wasn't good, it is just that the oxtails were chopped up need I say more. And I felt as if the seasoning could have been a little better. read more

Very tasty ethnic food. Different than your regular American food. A lot of flavors. Will be coming back.

The flattest beef patty I've ever had. The taste was decent, but no major flavor explosions in mouth! The crust was flaky but tasted frozen. The plantains were very dry, almost stale. Maybe I caught them on an off day.... read more

The food was greasy, cold, and bad service on a takeout. they left my food sitting on the counter for over 20 minutes before giving me my order. read more

Oxtails were chopped up almost shredded, we didn't like that but the flavor was good. The rice and peas were bland the there were NO BEANS (PEAS) all rice. We loved the plantains read more

Ordered the combo platter (2 meats, 2 sides) for $36.00. The oxtail was pretty good! Really flavorful but I think we got the end of a batch because we came in around 2 PM. The jerk chicken was a little dry, but flavor was good and the smoky spice creeped up on us. I also really enjoyed the beef patty which was so flaky and the flavor inside was good. I would come back for the beef patty! Want to try the plantain cups next time (they were sold out when we went ): ) read more

See all

Man was I blown away by the Jerk Chicken! I've only had Jerk Chicken once before at Buffalo Wild Wings and I hated it but my wife really really wanted to try the Ox Tails and Beef Patties and so we gave this place a try and IT DIDNT DISAPPOINT!!!! Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant on 7609 Fair Oaks Blvd is worth every penny! Great customer service, they read my notes on my online order and called to let me know what they could and couldn't accommodate right away. Greeted me when I walked in. Great seating available, huge booths, nice music playing and great selection of drinks available. Jerk Chicken was so bleeping moist and fall of the bone, this white boy was in love after the first bite. Rice and beans was solid, and the cabbage and carrots was a nice pallet cleanser from the intense heat and spices of the Jerk Chicken. If you cannot handle spice, this isn't for you lol my lips and face were on fire but it was so worth it. My wife got the Ox Tails and she said they were succulent, I gave them a taste and they had a nice bold flavor. Beef patties had such an intense crunch, maybe phyllo dough?!? But the flavor was out of this world, texture was on point. Can't really taste the beef but it's still 100% worth the price. 100/10, will be returning even though it's almost a two hour drive for us read more

See all

Went a bit before five. Food came out hot. Surprised how moist the jerk chicken was. Jerk chicken came with spiciness warning but I liked it, the ginger in the sorrel juice might've been spicier. Got the combo plate jerk chicken with oxtail. Side of pea and rice and fried plantains. I want to get the green plantains and festival next time and the curry and/ or stew chicken. Quiet because it was just me, kind of early after all. read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk chicken and oxtail. - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

I was so happy to know there is a Jamaican food spot in Carmichael and just a few blocks from me. I enter and waited a few mins before being greeted or even acknowledged for that matter. While waiting I looked at the menu and decided on the oxtail dinner with a side of cabbage and carrot and rice and peas. I also ordered fried Plantains. My order was to go. The inside is nice size with ample seating there is no outdoor seating for those I enjoy outdoor seating. I get home and I'm so excited about my food I tried the rice and peas first. Ummmm... where's the seasoning it had no flavor I think try to cabbage and carrot it looked this the pre packaged stuff you make coleslaw with, that too has no flavor but after putting hot sauce on it it was just okay. Now to the oxtails I had so much hope for them but those too had no flavor like did the chef forget the seasonings?? Did I come on an off day? I have no clue, but the food was not good at all except for the fried Plantains. The prices are good though but that's about it. I may try them out again just no time soon as that's how disappointed I was in the food. read more

See all

This place consistently provides good food and service. The fried plantains are sensationally sweet, and the sea moss mango juice has the perfect level of sweetness. The jerk chicken was overwhelmingly delicious and well-seasoned. The rice and peas were good as well. read more

See all

First time here and I can't tell you how happy I am that I gave this place a try! I used to go to another Jamaican place off el Camino but overtime their service and food started to decline. I decided to find a new Jamaican hot spot and I believe I found it ! The space is huge and clean ! The service is great and definitely worth the wait. The portions were amazing compared to other places and everything we had was flavor packed and delicious ! We had a plate of the jerk chicken and a plate of the stewed chicken over white rice. A side of plantains and the cabbage/carrots salad. All tasted fresh and delicious. We will be returning ! read more

See all

The food is just so so some days its really delicious then others its a hit or miss. Im not sure what they use in there food but it has at times been over whelming spicy read more

"Jamaican cuisine is an absolute favorite of mine, but finding an authentic spot has been a challenge ever since 'The Front Porch' near LAX closed years ago. Usually, I have to wait until I'm in Florida to find anything comparable. While cruising through Sacramento, I looked up local Jamaican spots and scrutinized the photos. I know that real jerk chicken should like a dry-rubbed, slow-cooked, not just covered in weak jerk barbecue sauce. I chose this place because it looked authentic, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint. I ordered the large Jerk Chicken with cabbage, rice, and beans, along with a chicken patty and a beef patty. The portions were generous, and the food was incredibly flavorful and spiced exactly the way I like it. The atmosphere was lovely, featuring a large dining room with plenty of booths (which I love). I wish I lived closer; if I did, I would be here every week." read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Large jerk chicken go - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

So happy I finally got a chance to visit Rockyaad after reading Rich L's gushing review. I opted for take out since I was on my way home from work, but I would love to sit down and eat next time. The inside it self has lots of tables and high tops, very spacious, a bit barebones in decor. Young lady attending the front was helpful and nice. She answered my questions on food I wasn't familiar with. The Chef also came to talk and serve customers. She was very conscientious and wants you to be happy with the food. She checked to make sure you were informed about the progress of your food. The starter I ordered was the Plantain Cups which were addictively delicious. I could've eaten two servings for myself. The cod and ackee/veg mix tasted amazing. My husband loved it so much he immediately called his mom about it. Stew chicken was flavorful and delicious. Tender chicken meat almost fall off the bone. My side orders were rice & beans and tostones. The rice had a nice coconut flavor and was not mushy or overcooked. I ordered both beef and chicken patties. Beef patty was perfect in flavor and filling texture. The crust was very dry and flaky, almost like a cracker. I let it cool down in the fridge a bit, then reheated in the paper bag to steam the crust. It became a softer just the way I like it (this is just my preference so you may like yours as is!) We will definitely be back, especially for the plantain cups. I'd also like to try their oxtails, red snapper and curries. read more

See all

Stopped by one evening out of curiosity. Have not had jamaican food before. Very tasteful. Nice location. read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

I really enjoyed my food and experience here! We were blown away by the amount of options and how delicious all the food was...seriously every dish was on the mark! The ladies working there were really friendly as well, and checked in regularly to make sure we were taken care of. They put extra attention into decorating which was unexpected and the DJ was friendly. I would definitely go again! Also the Sorell juice was delicious! read more

The food and the cleanness of the place and the staffs is polite but the food is well cook and well done properly service is good good good

I always drive down from Reno just to come here the jerk wings are always steaming hot. The patties are always delicious. All the food is always hot. The food is super good. I tried their curry and It was also good. The lady is always super sweet. Food and service are always amazing and the vibes in the restaurant are super cute. read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - I had already started eating, but everything was delicious - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

Friendly staff, great service! Had the jerk chicken wings and friend had oxtails and a salad. Absolute perfection. Highly recommended!

A true hole in the wall!! The food is just chefs kiss. Having a limited amount of Jamaican food prior to trying this place, the menu made it easy to try a little bit of everything. And the food was goooodddd. Packed with flavor, the meat was tender, and well balanced overall. The owner was very attentive and really made it a memorable experience. I ordered an additional plate to take home for my bf to try, and he loved it just as much. We can't wait to go back! read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Jamaican pineapple and cream soda - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

What a hidden gem! This place is local, worth the 15 minute drive and tastes great. We had the jerk chicken which was plentiful and tasteful. The rice and peas were seasoned just right. Rice and cabbage was good but next time I'll have the Mac n cheese which my daughter ordered, it was amazing and cheesy! Beer selection was great and they also had a good selection of imported sodas. The price was decent. We will definitely come back! read more

See all

OMG we were at the veterinary place next door to this restaurant and the smell was so good. I took home the Jamaican Jerk, with Rice and plantains. I love spicy food and it was delicious! They give you extra dipping sauce. I will be back read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Jamaican Jerk Chicken, lots of Rice and Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

I really wanted to love this place but I didn't. The jerk chicken did not taste authentic. It felt more like barbecue sauce with added spices. The strange thing is you can't smell any food being cooked or prepared at this restaurant like you typically do at most Jamaican restaurants, so I'm not sure if they're cooking offsite and assembling or what. Either way, the food wasn't very good. Customer service was alright. The beef patty was cool but I've eaten at many other Jamaican restaurants in the area, and this one rests safely at the bottom of all of them. read more

The food is yummy, the restaurant is super clean, and the lady whom I believe is the owner, is always very sweet and helpful!

After just one visit, this is one of my top three Jamaican restaurants in northern California. Greeted with a very warm welcome, I sat there just admiring the great work done on the interior. Great menu with everything Jamaican you could want yet not too much to put you into brain freeze. I got the curry goat with rice and peas, and cabbage and carrots. The curry goat was sooooo GOOD, it reminded me of home in Jamaica. Nice and spicy yet you can still taste all the other spices. The cabbage and carrots were good, I'm not much of a veggie person. The rice and peas was freshly made with sprigs of thyme. I also got the jerk chicken with rice and peas, and fried plantains. The jerk chicken was lightly spiced and tender, very flavorful. It also came with a jerk sauce for the chicken. Fried plantain was fried well, lightly crispy and tender inside. During dinner service the owner, Keneisha, brought over a ginger carrot juice to try, it was absolutely perfect. A nicely refreshing drink. Some great notes about the restaurant... yes they make their jerk sauce and the jerk rub comes from Jamaica. The curry blend is made by her grandmother. Folks, its pretty authentic! I will be back... many times. read more

See all

The Oxtails are so savory and delicious, the jerk chicken is fire too. I'll definitely be back real soon. Great service all around.

Long overdue comment! Had a take out the oxtail, definitely that was yummy! Tasty and soft meat packed with flavor! Also the sides were real good! Couldn't pick the hot sauce so I went with all! Restaurant looked nice and had friendly faces. Next time it is jerk chicken's turn! read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant is a must-try. I've been here multiple times and the stars of the restaurant are absolutely the fall-off-the-bone oxtail and the jerk chicken. The oxtail was rich, tender, and full of deep, comforting flavor, while the jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned with just the right balance of heat and smokiness. You can tell everything is cooked with care and authenticity. If you're craving real Jamaican food done right, Rockyaad delivers. read more

The flavors on everything was absolutely amazing! Just spot on. Just be VERY careful when eating the curry, there were a lot of very small bones alongside the bigger ones. read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk chicken, curry chicken, chicken strips, green plantain, rice, mac and cheese, and carrot juice. - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

I would definitely suggest giving Rockyaad a try... there aren't many authentic Jamaican restaurants in the area, so go try it... you just might like it. The flavor on the curry chicken was really tasty, my daughter and granddaughter both thought the jerk chicken was "fire", and my daughter also said the Oxtails are "real".. however the fried chicken was a little too sweet for our liking. The service was outstanding and very welcoming and the decor could use some upgrades but overall it's clean and neat and that's all you pretty much need to enjoy a good meal. read more

See all

Better than the first time I came .. Plantains are okay the macaroni is okayish The jerk chicken is okay on a good day The beef patty was okay My family said it was alright food but would not go back again read more

Rockyaad Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Carmichael, California

I have not had a chance to dine in at this facility yet but have had three pick-up experiences. The ambiance is inviting with an upbeat yet relaxing vibe. It's still fairly new and they seem to sellout of items rather quickly. I still haven't had the Oxtails yet. 4/5 The Ital Soup is delicious 5/5 The Jerk chicken is just ok to me, but my friend loved it 3/5 The service is friendly they even have my toddler a complimentary chicken curry and drink when she was crying from being tired and agitated. I ended up having to eat it because it was a tad spicy for her & Got hooked. 5/5 My only complaint is they continue to get the takeout orders wrong. Twice they have failed to give the cabbage ordered to include a double cabbage order. Then they gave a beef curry instead of a chicken curry, and most recently they had very little filling in the curry. It's a bit pricey to have so many continuous mixups without compensation. 2/5 I will return when I'm able to dine in to compare experiences. Will update when I do. read more

Got for takeout last night. I wasn't too impressed in comparison to similar cuisine. And the prices, to me, are a bit too high. I ordered the two item combos. Oxtails were ok...not super meaty and the flavor was more in the sauce than infused. Fried chicken was disappointing...one meaty tender and not so meaty thigh and wing. Flavor was ok but better dipped in the jerk sauce. Jerk chicken was really good. Jerk pork was good too but received a big bone shank with not too much meat and another chunk that was all fat...other chunks were real good. For the sides, got sweet plantains and the rice with peas. They loaded the rice which was really good...dumped the jerk sauce on that too. Plantains were good and gave a good amount. Overall, good and filling, just a bit overpriced at $36 per combo. Might be better at $28 to $30 per. read more

We had jerk chicken plates to go and it was so hot and good! We loved the scotch bonnet sauce. The plantains balanced the heat, too. I think I found my new favorite Caribbean spot. read more