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06/03/2026
📚☀️ SCHOOL’S OUT FOR THE SUMMER! ☀️📚
Teachers, administrators, and school staff — you made a difference all year long. Now it’s time to celebrate! 🎉
Join us on the patio this Friday, June 5th from 4PM–9PM for our End of the Year Teacher Appreciation Patio Party!
🍹 Happy Hour Specials from 3PM–6PM
🎧 Live DJ Mark Flava & Friends
🌴 Great Food • Cold Drinks • Good Vibes
👔 Perfect after-work crowd and networking atmosphere
Grab your coworkers, raise a glass, and kick off summer the Ja’ Grill way! Reserve your spot now at JAGRILLPATIO.EVENTBRITE.COM.
05/31/2026
AYCE Jamaican Brunch🇯🇲🍳
Join us at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park for the BEST All - You - Can - Eat Caribbean brunch🥂
⏰ 11am - 4pm
📆 Sundays
📍Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
See you soon!
05/29/2026
IT’S TODAY!! the patio vibes are back this summer!!🍾🌇
join Chicago’s upscale after-work professionals for the official kickoff of the Hyde Park Patio Sunset Party only at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park🥂
featuring:
• live DJs Papa G and Mark Flava
• Happy Hour Specials 4pm - 6pm
• outdoor patio bar
• food, fun and sunset vibes☀️
details:
⏰: 4pm - 10pm
📍Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
📆 5.29.2026
bring your crew and let’s kickoff summer 2026 in style!
05/28/2026
your next Thirsty Thursday Martinis spot! 👀🍸
Join us at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park for all day martinis, flavor-packed bites, and tropical vibes all night long 🌴✨
Find your new fav martini flavor!🍸
Espresso☕️
Lemon Drop🍋
Bourbontinni🥃
05/27/2026
HYDE PARKKKKK 🗣️
We back and kickin off patio season BIG TINGS COMIN‼️
This FRIDAY, the patio vibes return to Hyde Park in a major way. Join Chicago’s upscale after-work professionals for the official kickoff of the Hyde Park Patio Sunset Party at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park.
From golden hour cocktails to late-night energy, expect great music, good people, and the perfect outdoor atmosphere to unwind, socialize, and celebrate the start of patio season.
✨ Featuring:
Outdoor Patio Bar
Live DJs Papa G & Mak Flava
Happy Hour Specials from 4PM–6PM
Great Food • Cold Drinks • Good Vibes
Stylish After-Work Crowd
Sunset Energy All Evening
Whether you’re pulling up after work or making it your Friday destination, this is the patio party everyone will be talking about.
🕓 Event Time: 4PM–10PM
🍸 Happy Hour: 4PM–6PM
📍 Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
Patio Rules:
🚭 No smoking on the patio
🥤 No outside beverages allowed
Dress stylish. Bring your people. Catch the vibe.
See you Friday.
05/24/2026
Memorial Day weekend calls for tropical vibes 🇺🇸🌴
Join us Sunday for our $30 All You Can Eat Brunch from 11AM–4PM and keep the party going with Extended MDW Happy Hour from 4PM–Close 🍹🔥
Good food, strong drinks, island vibes all day long.
Please note: we will be CLOSED Monday 5/25.
See you at Ja’‼️
05/16/2026
🌴 BRUNCH MENU 🌴
Sundays | 11am – 4pm
✨ Jerk Chicken & Waffles
✨ Ackee & Saltfish
✨ “All You Can Eat” Brunch
✨ Rum Punch Carafes
✨ Mimosas & Bloody Marys
Good food. Good vibes. Good times ☀️🍹🔥
05/08/2026
Celebrate Mom the Ja’ Grill way 💐🥂🌴
Join us this Mother’s Day for a special AYCE brunch featuring island favorites like Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Escoveitch Tilapia, Vegan Ital Stew, waffles, scrambled eggs, plantains, festival, rice & peas, and more. ❤️
Plus enjoy Rum Punch Carafes, Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, including a complimentary mimosa for all moms during brunch 🍾
Good food. Good vibes. Good company.
📍 Hyde Park, Chicago
05/05/2026
NEW DROP 🌴🔥
Shrimp just took over Taco Tuesday.
🌮 Jerk Shrimp
🌮 Curry Shrimp
🌮 Esco Shrimp
Three flavors. All island heat. All made for Ja’.
Pull up, grab a margarita, and run through the whole lineup 🍹
05/02/2026
Cinco de Mayo just got a lil island twist 🌴🔥
🌮 Jerk Chicken & Jerk Shrimp Tacos
🍹 Don Julio Margaritas
🥃 Discounted pours of Arette, LALO & Fortaleza (non-additive vibes only)
Sunset flavors. Strong pours. Pure island energy.
Pull up to Ja’ Tuesday, May 5th ‼️
05/01/2026
🏇 The Kentucky Derby a go down THIS Saturday, May 2nd at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park!
Pull up clean, dress to impress, and sip likkle something nice 🍹
👒 Rock yuh best derby fit & get 1/2 OFF yuh first drink
Mint julep dem a flow, vibes nice and easy all day 🇯🇲
Good food. Good vibes. Good company.
📍 Hyde Park
04/30/2026
Tropical Happy Hour just got an upgrade 🌴🍹
Summer is right around the corner ‼️
New bites. New vibes. Same island energy.
📍 Monday–Friday | 3–6PM
Come eat, drink, and unwind with us.
04/02/2026
Easter Sunday = brunch done right 🌴🐣
Pull up to Ja’ Grill for an ALL YOU CAN EAT Caribbean brunch + a complimentary mimosa to top it off 🥂
Come hungry, leave vibing.
📅 April 5th, 2026
03/18/2026
Sip into island vibes this Martini Thursday 🌴🍸
From rich Espresso Martinis ☕
to smooth Bourbontinis 🥃
to refreshing Lemon Drops 🍋
All day ONLY at Ja’ Grill — where tropical flavor meets classic cocktails ✨
03/13/2026
☘️🌴 Come to Jamaica this St. Patrick’s Day… no passport required.
Trade the cold for warm island vibes, good music, and great drinks at Ja’ Grill.
Enjoy ALL DAY SPECIALS from Saturday 3/14 through Tuesday 3/17 featuring:
🍹 Green Tea Cocktails
🥃 Irish Car Bombs
🍺 Moor’s Imperial Porter
Pull up, wear some green, and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day the Caribbean way. 🇯🇲☘️
02/16/2026
Chicago Black Restaurant Week 2026 is STILL here 🙌🏾✨
Join us at Ja’ Grill as we celebrate culture, flavor, and community with a special CBRW menu you don’t want to miss 🇯🇲🌴
Indulge in our signature dishes like:
🍛 Curry Chicken
🍗 Stew Chicken
🌮 Jerk Chicken Tacos
🌱 Ital Stew (our rich, plant-based Caribbean favorite)
…and more Caribbean favorites made with love.
And what’s great food without great drinks? 🍺
We’re proud to support Black-owned beverage brands like Moor’s Beer as we raise a glass to collaboration and culture.
Pull up, bring your people, and come experience the flavors of the islands while supporting Black-owned businesses during Chicago Black Restaurant Week 2026.
Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate. Let’s support. ✊🏾✨
02/12/2026
Love is in the air… and so are the bubbles 🥂❤️
Join us Saturday, February 14th for a Valentine’s Day date night with island vibes at Ja’ Grill. When you dine in as a couple, enjoy a complimentary bottle of bubbles or wine (red or white) on us. ✨
Great food. Good music. The mural setting the mood.
📞 Call ahead to reserve a dinner table for you and your special someone — spots will fill up fast! 💕
02/10/2026
Chicago Black Restaurant Week 2026 is here!
We’re serving up a SPECIAL CBRW MENU with discounted prices, designed to let you experience more tastes of the Caribbean all in one visit 🇯🇲🌶️
This week is about community and culture — and we’re proud to support Black-owned businesses through our collaborations with Moor’s Brewery 🍺 and Old G Gin 🍸 with exclusive cocktail features.
📅 February 8 – February 22
📍 Ja’ Grill | Hyde Park
Come eat good, drink good, and support Black-owned 💚🖤
02/07/2026
🏈🔥 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT Ja’ Grill — HYDE PARK 🔥🏈
We’re going BIG for the BIG GAME 👀📺
✨ Brand new BIG SCREEN TV
🔊 VOLUME ON — every play, every hit, every scream
🍹 ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR (yes… Don Julio specials included 😮🔥)
🍽️ ALL YOU CAN EAT BRUNCH | 11–4PM
🔥 ALL YOU CAN EAT JERK | 4PM–CLOSE
Wings. Tacos. Ribs. Repeat.
‼️Tag a friend and pull up for ALL the vibes‼️
🚗 FREE PARKING at Harper Court Garage
📍 Hyde Park’s home for food, drinks, and football vibes
Pull up early. Stay late. Eat everything.
This is how Super Bowl Sunday is DONE. 🏆🏈🔥
02/04/2026
Brunch but make it all-you-can-eat Jamaican style 😮🔥🇯🇲
Pull up for AYCE Brunch at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park — where the plates stay full and the vibes stay tropical 🌴✨
🍗 Jerk Chicken & Waffles
🍳 Ackee & Saltfish
🌭 Scrambled Eggs & Jerk Chicken Sausage
🍹 Rum Punch carafes flowing
This is your sign to stop brunching basic. Bring your people, bring your appetite, and let us handle the rest 🔥
📍 Hyde Park, Chicago
⏰ Brunch vibes all day
02/03/2026
🏈🌴 SUPER BOWL LX at Ja’ Grill 🌴🏈
Cold outside. Heat inside.
🍳 AYCE Brunch $30 (11–4)
🔥 AYCE Jerk $25 (4pm–close)
🍹 All Day Happy Hour + Don Julio Specials
🚗 FREE parking at Harper Court Garage
Pull up early, eat heavy, drink happy.
Hyde Park’s warmest watch party.
01/24/2026
Let us bring a little Caribbean warmth your way 🌴
Order Ja’ delivery on Uber Eats or Grubhub during this cold front.
01/13/2026
🏈🌴 DIVISIONAL ROUND GAME DAY 🌴🏈
Bears vs Rams this Sunday 🐻⬇️
All-day happy hour specials 🍗🌮🍹
Volume ON for the game 🔊
Wear Bears gear & receive 10% off your bill
Pull up, eat good, drink tropical, and watch the game the right way.
01/08/2026
Wild Card Weekend 🏈
Bears 🆚 Packers RIVALRY GAME
🍻 All Day Happy Hour
🔊 Volume will be on
🐻 Wear Bears gear & receive 10% off
Pull up, bring some friends, grab a drink, eat some food, and let’s watch some football.
12/23/2025
🟣⚪️ WATCH PARTY ALERT ⚪️🟣
Calling all Wildcat fans! Join us to cheer on Northwestern as they take on Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl 🏈
📅 Friday, December 26
⏰ 11:15 AM Kickoff
🍹 ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
Great vibes, fellow fans, and a game-day atmosphere you don’t want to miss.
Pull up, rep purple, and let’s go ’Cats! 💜🐾
Address
1510 East Harper Court
Chicago, IL
60615
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11am - 10pm |
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What people say
Ja' Grill is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves authentic Jamaican cuisine. Unlike other restaurants that claim to serve Jamaican food, Ja' Grill stands out by using ingredients straight from Jamaica and preparing dishes in the traditional island style. The result is a menu that's bursting with flavor and authenticity. Whether you're in the Hyde Park or Ogden Commons neighborhoods, you can enjoy a full bar and delicious food that will transport you straight to Ocho Rios. From jerk chicken to curry goat, every dish at Ja' Grill is made with care and attention to detail. Don't miss out on this amazing dining experience!
