My sister and I went here for lunch on Sunday. We enjoyed the food and the music. Had a great experience and will return.

I had a great & delicious meal ! I live in this neighborhood and I don't know how I missed coming to this place. My husband and I walked here for dinner on Sunday. The coconut shrimp , oxtail , plantains were off the charts delicious! It is BYOB (w/a cork fee). We brought our own bottle of red wine. We very much enjoyed our meal. The beef patty and goat curry was good. We also had the ice cream for dessert. I had the grape nut and my husband had the rum raisin. The service was very attentive and polite. Chef Cole came out to say hi . He was so nice! We will definitely be back on Friday :) read more

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Ordered delivery from here for the first time tonight. Hubby and I wanted leftovers so we ordered for an army. We got the wings, 1/2 chicken, festivals, mac and cheese, fries, and plantains. Portions were solid! This will be at least two meals each for us. Everything was really good! We couldn't decide which of the sides was our favorite. The plantains could have been a little softer and a little more syrupy, but they were still so good. I much preferred the 1/4 chicken. It was more tender and the skin was just better than the wings. The wings were the reason for the loss of a star. They were super dry and the skin was just, well, yuck. It was mushy? In the future, we'd just pass on those and get a whole chicken. Will return!!! read more

Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill - FRIES, JERK CHICKEN, JERK WINGS 16ct, FESTIVAL, PLANTAIN, MAC & CHEESE - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had a late lunch/early dinner here this past Saturday. I note this because they were out of a couple of items (rice and shrimp), but I assumed it was due to transitioning from lunch to dinner. That's just a guess though. I really liked all the food that I had. The sides were all great. The jerk chicken wings were good but a little dry and not very spicy. The fries were perfect (I'm a French fry snob, if there is such a thing). I had never had cassava before, but I really enjoyed it and would order it again. The owner/chef came out and spoke with us, and was really great and told us some of his background. The decor is vibrant and welcoming. I just happened to be in the area, but I don't live anywhere near Shattaz. If I did, I would definitely return to try more dishes. They also just recently got their liquor license, so that's another plus! read more

Shot out to Shattaz for a wonderful Sunday lunch. Ended up here on an accident after our table was given away at a nearby restaurant. We impressed with the range of menu items. On this occasion, Kyla was our server and she very friendly and informative. We started off with the coconut shrimp which was freshly fried and perfectly cooked. I paired my shrimp with some hot sauce (habanero) at the table. Don't skip this appetizer. For food, I grabbed the red snapper fish with two sides: yams & macaroni and cheese. The snapper comes in two sizes (small or large). I got the small which was plenty. The fish and the yams were great. Mac and Cheese was just okay. I really enjoyed Red Snapper it is one of the fish I grew up eating as a child. Snapped has a lot of sharp bones so be prepared. My husband was happy he didn't order the fish. He grabbed the jerk chicken and was thoroughly happy with his selection. I tried his chicken and it was flavorful but not overdone. We would hands down come back here. They often have live music and Kyla recommend Karoke Fridays. As of now, they are pending a liquor license so BYOB. However seems like cocktails will be flowing soon at this venue. read more

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Our hostess /waitress (Kyla)was pulling double duty and was amazing . She was knowledgeable about the huge menu and made great recommendations. The restaurant is spacious and has great art. Very enjoyable. The food is excellent. I got the jerk chicken breast . They were seasoned to perfection. Mac and cheese was great , as were the plantains. Try this place ! read more

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We were excited to have a Jamaican spot on the Northside so when my brother asked me to join him into checking this place out for dinner, I couldn't wait. Upon entering we were warmly greeted by the host and seated asap. Our server came right away as there weren't a lot of people dining in at the time. She was super friendly and easy to talk to, and answered any questions we had regarding the menu. For appetizers, we got the beef patties, and for dinner I ordered the jerk chicken wings with the rice and peas and plantain bananas for sides. Hubby got the curry chicken. We weren't blown away, unfortunately. The beef patties were decent. The jerk chicken wings were cold. It seemed like they were sitting there for a minute and they just heated them up in the microwave when I ordered them. I couldn't really get past the coldness and I couldn't gage the flavor as I already had a mental block. Hubby's curry chicken was okay - according to him. There was a slight damp odor that I kept getting a whiff off at the restaurant that I was a little disturbed by. From where we were sitting, looked like there is a bar/ dance floor area in the back. During dinner, reggae jams were playing in the background. Overall, a little disappointed. Since they were new to the area I was expecting more. May come back for the beef patties in the future if I had a strong craving for them. read more

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Went to this place on a random weekend afternoon and it was surprisingly empty. We ordered to-go. The host lady was sweet as pie and the service was spot on. The food was very tasty. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our jerk chicken, rice and peas and yams. This was the first time I ever tried brown stew chicken and I've been feigning since I tried it. We're going back today for round 2!! We've finally found a great jerk spot close to our home. And I believe on fridays, it's live music. We will definitely check that out soon! read more

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We were in the mood for Jamaican the other night. We don't have a ton of options our way, but saw a new spot and decided to try it out. According to the owner they've been open for like 6 weeks. When you order Jamaican you never know what's going to be available so we decided to go in and order. There is plenty of seating on the inside including at the bar. The place was pretty empty around 5:00. There had been a couple people picking up to go orders. They ended up having everything. We order the oxtail meal with rice and peas and cabbage. We also ordered catfish with Mac and cheese and yams. We also got a beef party to share. The oxtails were good. I'm used to oxtails being more savory and these tasted like they were cooked in the same liquid used to cooked the stewed chicken. The catfish was good. The cabbage had some nice kick and the rice and peas were solid. Mac and cheese can always be hit or miss but this one was really good. It wasn't a baked Mac and cheese, more of noodles in cheese sauce. Overall this was a solid spot and if you're in the mood for Jamaican in the Irving Park neighborhood, definitely try this place out. read more

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This place is amazing! I got the Curry Goat and the meat patty! Sooo good!! Full of flavor and spices! The owners are some of the nicest people i've ever met too. read more

Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill - Goat Curry - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered jerk chicken entree, wings, shrimp, snapper and a bunch of sides. Everything was fire. Really excited to have this spot open up. Will be going back for sure. Also service was great. I eat Jamaican food a lot, this is authentic and they don't cut corners on anything. The best Jamaican/Caribbean I've had in Chicago. read more

The food- I got the jerk chicken dinner which comes with two sides. The jerk chicken was flavorful, good grill bark, spice level was decent without spice. The accompanying sauce put the chicken over the top. Also got Yams and Mac and Cheese. The Yams were tender and just the right amount of sweet. The Mac and Cheese were not my favorite type of Mac and cheese as I prefer baked Mac and cheese but were very creamy and seasoned well. The Service- the owners of this spot were very welcoming, nice and attentive. A nice new addition to the neighborhood. They deserve all your support as a new Buisness and new Buisness owners. Go check the food out, it's a big menu and I will definitely be back to try some other options in the future. read more

Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill - Jerk chicken dinner - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Shattaz is a true gem in Irving Park. The oxtail was very tender and full of flavor. The coconut shrimp was phenomenal as well. Cole the chef was awesome and came out to say hello. Friendly staff and fantastic food. I pleasure to eat there Sunday night . read more

Great customer service. Welcoming atmosphere. Food was really good. Oxtails were tender and seasoned. Could've had a bit more meat for the price but for the ambience and comfort was worth it. Jerk chicken was flavorful. Beef patties great. Will be back if I'm in the area. read more

Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill - Oxtails dinner - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Authentic, Flavorful, and Worth the Visit! Stopped by for a quick lunch and left completely satisfied. I ordered the jerk chicken with cabbage and mac & cheese, and everything was spot on. The jerk chicken was juicy with that perfect smoky heat, the cabbage was fresh and well-seasoned, and the mac & cheese? Creamy, cheesy, and comforting in all the right ways. The food came out hot, fresh, and surprisingly fast which was a huge plus. You can tell it's made with care and authentic flavor. Definitely recommend if you're craving real Jamaican food that feels like home on a plate. I'll be back! read more

We were a group of 10 and we had a fantastic experience. The food we had was delicious:coconut shrimp, jerk wings, fish, oxtails and goat curry etc... the staff were very attentive and accommodating. We will definitely return and recommend Shattaz for anyone wanting some traditional Jamaican food read more

They do not deserve 1 star but that was the lowest you can give. Had their jerk chicken wings and on first bite, the chicken was raw!!! The wait time for my food was long. I heard of island time but that was ridiculous!!! I always hope for the best and get excited when I see a Jamaican place only to be disappointed. This is why I wait and go to Brooklyn, NY. I will stick with NY! read more

Besides delicious food-- Curry Chicken Brown Stew Chicken ... and reasonable prices, we found the staff to be courteous and friendly. The food was packaged in quality carry-out dishes that minimized spillage. I also noticed they advertised specials and Friday night karaoke! --which would definitely be a good time! The restaurant was clean and cozy, WE WILL BE COMING BACK! read more

The service was friendly and the server was very accommodating with suggestions . The food was amazing! we had the oxtail and the escovitch fish and it was very tasty and well prepared. The jerk wings appetizer was delicious and well seasoned . This new restaurant has a great Jamaican ambiance with reggae music and a vibe . We are looking forward to going back soon for their authentic Jamaican breakfast . It's a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Best Authentic Jamaican Restaurant in Chicago hands down!! Everything is scrumptious, the service is excellent, and I can't get over how beautiful the set up is ! read more

This place definitely is a go-to. The food, The friendly environment. Also has a VIP room with karaoke set-up which can also be reserved Go check it out ppl!!!! read more

There are so many Jamaican restaurants in the Chicago area that all you have to do is throw a rock in any direction and you would hit one. This restaurant stands out among the best authentic Jamaican Cuisine with exceptional service and value. The owner and his charming partner make it comfortable and feel at home if you just got off the boat :-). True Jamaican Cuisine has pepper in it as I found out when I had my dinner. It was so funny to me as my eyes were watering with the mouth full of flavor that I thought I can handle. Yes try this establishment, I do not recommend what I wouldn't do again. Enjoy! read more

I really should've taken pictures but my husband and I devoured the food too fast! It all looked very appetizing. The fried snapper was super fresh and perfectly crisp. The sauce we got was spicy and tangy with peppers, so so delicious. Soft yams that were just the right amount of sweet. Their beef patty was packed with wonderful savory beef filling enveloped in a light flaky crust. This was my 1st time having bammies, which are crispy flatbreads with a soft comforting inside. I think they're made of yam or cassava?? Whatever it was I loved them, especially dipped in the pepper sauce that came with the snapper. Cabbage was well seasoned and cooked nicely without being soggy. Hands down, this is the BEST mac'n'cheese I've had in a looooooong time (maybe even ever). The jerk chicken had this delectable char on the outside but the meat was still juicy. Pared wonderfully with the rice and peas (or were they beans?). My husband ordered to-go and just came home with this incredible feast. He says they gave him very friendly service. This place being in the northern part of the city is awesome since we are used to traveling a ways to get Jamaican food. Amazing meal, HIGHLY recommend, we will definitely be back :) read more

I just ordered the curry goat. So. Darn. GOOD! To all my Irving Park neighbors: if you've never tried curry goat before, this would be an out-of-this-world experience for you. It is one of my favorite dishes on the planet. This place really puts pride into the art of their cooking on a palate level; you can really taste it. The thyme, pimento, curry, etc in the curry goat was delicious and comforting. Try something new and be delighted! read more

Good food! Good service! Being from out of town, It's always nice to go somewhere to eat and it's like you are eating home cooked food :)

Very chill and cozy place, very yummy place and beautiful service . Who wouldn't want to be here?

The customer service was great first and foremost but that's the only thing that was good oh and the plantains I ordered the white jerk chicken dinner saltfish and acki and a order or plantains okay so let's talk about the jerk dinner the chicken was overly dry like it was cooked the day before a something not sure but it was super super dry the rice and peas was super dry no gravy at alllllllll blew me but the plantains was really good the jerk sauce is pretty decent as well but let's get on to this saltfish so the menu says $17 got to the register they charged me $23 for literally a corner of saltfish I had more bread than anything it was okay wouldn't try it again but I'm really upset I spent over $50 here trying to support the new business the nice lady at the front seen the disappointment on my face when she seen the order of saltfish and said she would talk to the people in the back about it long story short I came I tried it and I will not return waste of all that money.! read more

Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill - Saltfish and acki for $23 - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came thru bc my homie said the place was solid. Staff was so kind and attentive while waited on our takeout order and made sure we had everything. When we got back to the crib, everything was knockout man. Got the jerk chicken dinner w/Mac and rice and it was really stellar. Reminded me of being a teenager hitting up some (now unfortunately closed) jerk places. Chicken was cooked perfectly and the Portions were really great too. Can't wait to bring my gf and other folks around once they start doing dine in. Pop in, you ain't gonna regret it. read more

VERY friendly service and the food is full of flavor and amazing. Definitely coming back