Uptown Chicago, IL Restaurants

I hail from the Isles of the South Seas and had my 1st taste of jerk chicken/turkey/ribs at JAMAICAN ME HUNGRY on my very 1st visit to Chicago just in December. What an WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!!! Simply amazing and delicious!!! The meats were soft and soo full of flavor!! The candied yams were just so tasty and ripened plantain on side was a really nice touch (reminded me of home, made the way I like). The staff and owner, Eddie, were very welcoming and friendly. I absolutely loved the reggae music playing in background! I totally LOVED IT!!! #MeLove #JamaicanMeHungry It truly is THEEE #BestJamaicanFoodInTownTrust this island girl, you will LOVE IT!!! That's right folks! Try this spot and taste the BEST JAMAICAN FOOD in town!!MENU:Jerk Chicken/Rib Tips/Shrimp/Catfish/Tilapia...Curry Chicken/Shrimp/Goat...Escovitch Red Snapper, Salmon, Turkey Tail, Oxtail, Brown Stewed Chicken, Candied yams, Plantains...**Sides: Red Beans & Rice, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, White Rice, Cabbage and Carrots...They have just added Jerk Tacos, Jerk Chicken Salad, Jerk Shrimp and a whole lot more. Stop in to see their latest additions. I recommend you call ahead and place your orders. Ohhhh and mention my review/name to get $2 off on a whole jerk chicken! Their hours of operation:Monday-Saturday 10am -10pm Sunday 11am - 7pmPhone (773)952-2121.Catering is available...

My dining partner and I have enjoyed years of great food and drink in Chicago and Los Angeles, and our overall impression of Revival was simply this: "we had to find a bad one sooner or later!"- there were other seats, but they seated us directly under a large, unfiltered skylight at 1pm -- lots of squinting!- the room was a cacophony of sound; all right angles and hard surfaces, so everyone was raising their voices to be heard.- we left much of our meal unconsumed: an over-salted bloody mary, an "odd, sort of tex-mex" eggs benedict, chips that tasted heavy and bland, and nutella pancakes that had no flavor beyond the nutella itself.- we were surrounded by waitstaff chatting with each other and friends at tables, and couldn't get a check without resorting to unsubtle methods.In short, you can do better.

Just finished our super delicious meal! Had the tomahawk rib eye with augratin potatoes and organc spinach salad with key lime pie for desert all of which were super delicious. Our waiter, the ex scuba diver , did an outstading job. Table service top notch with clean forks and knives with each course. Table swept clean, and if you leave your table during your meal, you will return to a folded napkin. Hostess kindly explained the local history of the building and neighborhood. I had to look hard to find fault, but being from old school service, I prefer my water and or drink glass to be removed from the table for refilling rather than reach across with a pitcher but that's just me. Enjoyed our first visit here and would definitely recommend.

I happen to be in town and was walking in the neighborhood, so I decided to stop by. The weather in Chicago was unusually warm, and it was a gorgeous day out. Sociale had the windows open and the bar looked so inviting. I was warmly greeted by several staff members as soon as I walked in. Everyone was very friendly. I ordered a cocktail and the Brie with Bacon Jam flatbread. Listen Linda! OMG, it was amazing! I tried not to devour the whole thing, but my tummy wants what it wants. The bacon-onion jam paired perfectly with the brie and cured egg yolk on top. Hmmm...I suddenly need to make a trip to Chicago.

I ordered the Cape May baocos and my husband ordered the Roasted Belly baocos, both of which can be ordered in a plate of either 3 or 5. For me 3 was plenty, I took one home, with the banana chips I was quite full. My husband ordered 5 and had no trouble eating them all. We both agreed that our food was delicious and the wait time was very reasonable. The atmosphere is good, and the location convenient. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. I would recommend this restaurant to friends and family.

This place is really cool compared to most Jamaican restaurants...the food is hot, the service is great and the price is cheap. What I like most about Irie Island besides the food is the ambiance. Its well built and clean. They serve you buffet style unless you decide to dine In which I do all the time. I got a couple of my friends to come with me their to watch the game and they loved it too more so because we were able to bring our bottles in. "YEA FOR BYOB ON THE SOUTH SIDE".

I have a real issue this restaurant never answers the phone if this a place of business you in there and never answering the damn phone you will be moving right out to a new location you won't have much business over here.since they opened they never answer the phone only once. The food was good. But customer service skills will be horrible in my book because of the phone issue.

I went last night with my girlfriends for our girls night out, the food was excellent, service and atmosphere was great. The desserts are also great. I would highly recommend this place. They also have nightly specials which was a nice surprise. The prices are very reasinable.EXCELLENT

Smackers is a hole in the wall place as far as looks go but the food is awesome. Gene takes time to get you order right and tasting great. The are daily specials so call ahead to place an order. great meal and great prices you can't get a better deal for your dollar.

I had the most delicious food in my life! Every time I go to Chicago, I try to make it out to this place. I didn't not expect such fantastic food from the tiny building. I can't commend it enough! I had the wonton, marmalade shrimp buritto, and passion fruit tea.