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09/09/2026
NFL WEEK 1 IS HERE 🏈🔥 and Ja’ Grill is your Hyde Park Sunday Ticket all season long!
We’re kicking things off Wednesday with Patriots vs. Seahawks, keeping it going Thursday with 49ers vs. Rams, then it’s a full Sunday of football capped by Bears vs. Panthers. Catch the games, grab some wings, and post up with us at Ja’.
🍻 Happy Hour | M–F 3–6PM
Wing & Beer Specials
☀️ Sunday Brunch | AYCE $30
🍗 Jerk Chicken & Waffles | $16
Football is back. The Bears are back. We’re ready.
BEAR DOWN CHICAGO! 🐻⬇️
🐻⬇️
09/09/2026
We gotta finish summer off the right way. 🌴🔥 Pull up for our Summer Send-Off — the last patio party of the summer! 🇯🇲
🥃 Rum & Reggae
🍹 Happy Hour 3–6PM
🎧 DJ Jesse De La Peña 4:30–9PM
🎶 Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeats • House • R&B
📅 Friday, September 11th
One more Friday on the patio. Come eat, drink, dance, and send summer out with a bang! 🍹🎶
09/08/2026
Taco Tuesday is calling 🌮🔥
Jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, escoveitch shrimp, or curry shrimp — pick your flavor and bring your appetite. Pair it with a Don Julio margarita special and make Tuesday taste a whole lot better. 🇯🇲🍹
Good food. Good vibes. Every Tuesday at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park.
09/05/2026
Labor Day Weekend is here! 🇯🇲🔥☀️
Come eat, drink, watch & chill with us all weekend long!
🏈 College Football on all day
🎾 US Open Tennis on all day
🍹 Saturday Happy Hour | 3–5PM — grab a Rum Punch + some wings
🍗 Sunday Brunch Specials
• All You Can Eat Brunch — $30
• Jerk Chicken & Waffles — $16
🌴 Patio is OPEN!
Gather the crew and make a weekend out of it. Good food, good drinks & good vibes. 🙌🏽
🚨 We will be CLOSED Monday for Labor Day.
09/01/2026
Monday through Sunday… we’ve got your cravings covered!🤤🔥
Which day are you choosing?
📍Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
08/28/2026
🔥 THE JERK LINEUP IS SERIOUS 🔥
Jerk chicken, honey jerk wings, jerk ribs, jerk lamb chops… and that’s just the beginning…😮💨🔥
Add rice & peas, cabbage & carrots, sweet plantains, Jamaican hardough bread, and our signature jerk sauce, and you’ve got a spread that brings BIG Caribbean flavor to the table🇯🇲❤️
Which one are you grabbing first? 👀
📍Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
08/08/2026
🥃🌴 THE 2ND ANNUAL JA’ GRILL RUM CHALLENGE IS HERE! 🌴🥃
Hyde Park, come out and support your local bartenders as they put their skills and creativity to the test, curating signature cocktails featuring Bacardi Ocho Rum! 🍹🔥
Taste the cocktails, support the competitors, and VOTE for your favorite bartender to help crown this year’s Rum Challenge champion! 🏆
📅 Sunday, August 16th, 2026
⏰ 5–9 PM
📍 Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
🎟️ $25 Advance Tickets
🚗 Street Parking + Lake Park Garage
🍸 BARTENDERS & RESTAURANTS: Want to compete? Contest registration is FREE! Please contact Manager on Duty for registration form and more information.
🎟️ Tickets: JaGrill2ndRumChallenge.eventbrite.com
📲 Ja' Grill Hyde Park
🌐 jagrill.com
Grab your crew and come experience an evening of rum, cocktails, competition, food, and Hyde Park vibes! 🇯🇲🥃🌴
07/30/2026
Patio Vibes is back this Friday! 🌴🎶
Kick off the weekend with an evening of great music, amazing food, and tropical cocktails at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park. Jesse De La Peña will be spinning the best in Reggae • Hip Hop • Neo Soul • House • Jazz • Funk • Latin all night long.
📅 Friday, July 31
⏰ 4:30–9:00 PM
🍹 Happy Hour | 3–6 PM
📍 Ja’ Grill Hyde Park | 1510 E. Harper Ct.
Bring your crew and catch the vibes on the patio! 🌺🔥
07/29/2026
🔥 It’s National Chicken Wing Day, so come grab your jerk wings! 🇯🇲🍗
Join us for Wing Wednesday and enjoy our Happy Hour Wing Specials. Grab your crew, order your favorite wings, and keep the island vibes going all day long.
📍 Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
⏰ Happy Hour: 3 PM – 6 PM
07/24/2026
🎧🌴TODAY!🌴🎧
Join us on the patio!🌴✨🎧🍹🌮
We are back with another Patio Series with DJ Jesse De La Peña Jesse De La Pena spinning your favorite 90’s classics, reggae, hip hop, neo soul, jazz, and house from 4:30–9PM.
🍹 Happy Hour | 3–6PM
🌺 Tropical cocktails
🍺 Ice-cold Red Stripe
🌴 Outdoor patio vibes
📍 Ja’ Grill Hyde Park | 1510 E. Harper Court
Come early for Happy Hour, stay late for the music, and let’s party like it’s the 90’s! 🎶☀️
07/24/2026
Raise a glass and celebrate National Tequila Day with us at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park! 🥃🌴
Whether you’re sipping on LALO, Arette Reposado, Arette Añejo, Don Julio Blanco, Don Julio Reposado, Don Julio Añejo, or Fortaleza Blanco, we’ve got the perfect pour waiting for you.
Pair your favorite tequila with authentic Caribbean flavors, tropical cocktails, and the island vibes you love. See you at the bar! 🍹🇯🇲
07/23/2026
Happy Hour with a tropical twist🌴🍹
unwind with refreshing cocktails, authentic Jamaican cuisine, and island vibes right here at Ja’ Grill Hyde Park☀️🌺
✨ Happy Hour: Monday–Friday | 3–6pm
Come eat, drink & relax with us!
07/22/2026
🎧🌴 The patio is taking it back to the 90’s! 🌴🎧
Join us Friday, July 24 for another Patio Series with DJ Jesse De La Peña Jesse De La Pena spinning your favorite 90’s classics, reggae, hip hop, neo soul, jazz, and house from 4:30–9PM.
🍹 Happy Hour | 3–6PM
🌺 Tropical cocktails
🍺 Ice-cold Red Stripe
🌴 Outdoor patio vibes
📍 Ja’ Grill Hyde Park | 1510 E. Harper Court
Come early for Happy Hour, stay late for the music, and let’s party like it’s the 90’s! 🎶☀️
07/15/2026
☀️ The forecast is calling for serious heat… so we’re bringing even more to the patio. 🔥
This Friday, Jesse De La Peña Jesse De La Pena is bringing the heat with the perfect soundtrack for a summer evening while you cool off with fresh Caribbean cocktails, ice-cold Red Stripe, and all your Ja’ Grill favorites.
🍹 Tropical Happy Hour | 3PM–6PM
Kick off the evening with Happy Hour specials before the patio party starts!
🎶 Patio Party with Jesse De La Peña
🗓️ Friday, July 17
⏰ 4:30PM–9PM
📍 Ja’ Grill Hyde Park
1510 E. Harper Ct., Chicago
Bring your crew, grab a drink, and soak up the summer vibes with great music, Caribbean flavors, and the hottest patio in Hyde Park. 🌴🍹🔥
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!
