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    The Grove Grill

    4.7 (29 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Tammie D.

    I've been wanting to try this place out for about a year now so I wanted to love the food. I get real excited to try Caribbean food in NJ because I'm from Brooklyn and it's hard to find some great oxtails. Restaurant reminds me of a corner store bodega in Brooklyn. It's very clean and I love the display of the menus. It was about 12:30 pm on a Saturday so there was a nice flow of people coming and going but the wait was not long. The deluxe patty was delicious. I think having everything between the coco bread set it off. My boyfriend was not happy with the Rasta Pasta and curry chicken. It was definitely lacking flavor and the peppers were not cooked. Again I'm from Brooklyn and I've had some good Rasta Pasta, I also know good food. Babe even stated that mines taste way better so I had to remix his plate when I got home. As for my oxtail platter it lacked flavor as well. Cooked to perfection but no flavor and spices.

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    Kevin D.

    During my visit, I experience good customer service; employees are kind and helpful with navigating the menu. For the most part, I opt for Vegan options--though, I don't even check for any Vegan options when I enter the eatery due to really wanting to try the Oxtail Patty. I really like Oxtail, and I actually have come across a restaurant with a Vegan version of Oxtail which tastes wonderful. The Oxtail Patty is far more savory than sweet though offers a barbecue-ish sweet flavor that is not heavy though sharp and subtle with each bite. The Oxtail Patty is hot! If seeking to eat more so immediately than not, I recommend using a fork and knife. The Oxtail Patty is quite tasty and appetizing. Observing the innards of the Oxtail Patty, of my order, I wonder of the appearance of the innards, might the Oxtail Patty be a fusion of Oxtail and Ground Beef? Thereafter eating the Oxtail Patty, I feel like I might be able to eat between ten and fifty more Oxtail Patties upon leaving the store. The accompanying sauce smells of a French dressing though the flavor is of a different smooth light sweetness. The air of the establishment is quite clean and clear. The eatery accepts different forms of payment.

    Boneless jerk chicken meal
    Jewel M.

    Grove grill makes decent boneless jerk chicken. The last dish I ordered from here was the Rasta Pasta with boneless jerk-chicken due to the raving reviews on the app..But me being a Brooklyn native, I of course compare every restaurant's Rasta pasta to Footprints's Rasta pasta. If you're from Brooklyn, you already know!! Footprints makes thee best rasta pasta!! GG's Rasta pasta is average in my opinion.. maybe if they use less cream and added a little bit more spice (jerk seasoning) to it, it would be better. It was extremely milky and lacked that hint of necessary spiciness that a good Rasta Pasta should have.. However, I wouldn't mind trying other dishes from here.

    Small Oxtail Platter
    Liz R.

    My second time to The Grove Grill and it was yet again perfection! These folks know what they're doing in the kitchen and just don't miss! This time I had a small Oxtail Platter and baaaaby, those oxtails were fall off the bone tender, the rice & peas were perfectly cooked and the cabbage balanced it all out. Oh and they asked if I wanted gravy on the rice & peas and there wasn't an additional charge (for those who know, it's a running joke that asking for gravy, especially oxtail gravy on anything at a Caribbean restaurant is kinda taboo unless you're willing to pay an additional $500 lol). The portion was huge for a small order so I literally have half leftover for dinner tonight which makes me a very happy woman! I'll be returning because I still need to try their oxtail cheesesteak and their Rasta Pasta!

    Steph M.

    Definitely order ahead and bring your own bag. I had the oxtail beef patty and it was amazing. I think that's the way to go. The large oxtail plate for $29 doesn't give you much oxtails and the cabbage was lacking flavor and tasted u def cooked, the Mac and cheese is outstanding. Bring cash for a discount t

    Sweet Honey Chili Salmon with Rice & Peas, Cabbage and Plantains
    Towana H.

    Yesterday was my first time ordering and the food was excellent. I added plantains to my order and they gave me two small pieces, which was a little disappointing, but I won't complain because the food was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be ordering again.

    Arlene G.

    Food is delicious. Good portions. Oxtail is a must try. Rasta Pasta is delicious. Jamaican Beverages for purchase which is a great ad. I drive over 20 mins to get here. Well worth the drive. Homemade Jamaican food.

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    Sam M.

    I ordered boneless jerk chicken with rice & peas and plantains. It was delicious, spicy not sweet, and plentiful. I took one star off because they forgot my beef patty. But I would definitely order from here again

    Boneless jerk chicken Beef patty Kola champaign
    Latoya L.

    Came here on Wednesday for lunch. Ordered the boneless jerk chicken, a beef patty, and a kola champaign. Everything came up to $22. The chicken was good and spicy, the patty was good as well. I would come back again.

    Curry goat, cabbage, plantains and peas and rice

    Nothing but great things to say about this place! As soon as I walked in it smelled wonderful. It was clean which is a huge plus. The service is excellent, friendly and attentive. Food came out reasonably fast for being busy. Once we got home, everything was delicious! Flavorful, sweet plantains were great, meat was tender, Rice was nice and soft, not mushy. My picky 4 year old even wanted some oxtails and rice! I also ordered a chicken patty which I ate on the way home, dough was soft and the filling was super flavorful! Food was so good we ordered a couple trays for a prom send off

    Oxtail Patty Deluxe!
    Rosemond G.

    Another great spot that opened up in Bloomfield this year. This area has some real diversity in food and all within walking distance, which I am very grateful for. The Grove Grill offers some excellent Jamaican comfort cuisine with quite an extensive menu. I was told the oxtail patty deluxe is the way to go, so I got that and some sweet potato fries, which I was happy to learn are made to order. The oxtail patty deluxe was top-notch. Every bite was consistent and flavorful, held together by a sweet coco bread bun. It's definitely a filling option and for less than $12. The sweet potato fries had great flavor and good seasoning. I wish they were crispier, though, as they were mostly on the soggier side. Overall, I was satisfied and would be happy to return and explore the menu further. Thanks for the food!

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    Customer service was Great! Service was fast and food was hot and fresh! Oxtails 10/10 !! Highly recommend

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    Great food and excellent customer service. It's also very clean and well kept. I absolutely love the oxtail dish.

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    Great place for those who are on the go, a bit pricey for the portions but the food is worth it.

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    3 months ago

    Best Jerk in Jersey right now, must stop by when & while your passing through north Jersey

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    3 months ago

    The food is absolutely amazing! money well spent! would definitely come again and again!!!! 10/10

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    Amazing service! Amazing food! Would definitely come back and try again! They provide seating and a large selection of drinks and food.

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    The food is amazing, and the people were so nice Thank you!! I'll see you guys tomorrow

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