Jamerica Restaurant

This is a bittersweet review. Jamerica has been a fixture in Madison for as long as I can remember, and now they are closing. The owner, Martin, is a familiar smiling face on Willy Street as well as just about every event in Madison. He's got great grandchildren and has earned the right to retire but I'll miss him and his food.

Like a lot of locally owned restaurants, the food varies sometimes based on who's in the kitchen. On a good day Jamerica has held it's own with any Jamaican food I've ever had, anywhere.

If you're going to be going before they close, do yourself a favor and try any of the Run Down dishes. I dont think any other restaurants in the area serve Run Down, and not only is it my favorite thing on the menu, it's the most consistent.

Recently I had the jerk chicken and jambalaya, both of which were a little bland for my liking. In other visits they have been plenty spicy.

Thanks Martin, for your years of great food!

Yum!! Food is DELICIOUS!!! Love this place. There isn't much seating inside the restaurant, but it's definitely worth carty out if you'd prefer that.

How much do I love the food here, let me count the ways! I rolled in for lunch with my work buddies and it was AMAZING: jerk chicken and rice divine stir fried veg and plantainsssss! THANKS for all the love you put into your noms, Jamerica staff!!

Take your friends, family, spouse. The Jerk is superb, be it chicken, pork, tofu or fish. The Mango rundown wonderful! The menu includes BBQ & a few more choices. Reasons to go back! It might take a few trips. Go hungry the portions are generous, enough to trade samples. Very satisfying food at reasonable prices.

Great Food! Lovely people that own the place. Will eat there again. The food is well seasoned and hardy. It took me almost 2 days to finish my plate it was so jammed packed. Only issue is parking in the area.