Reviews Jamaica Me Crazy

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Merle Joy Levendal
+5
Visited your restaurant on Sat for a birthday celebration. We were a party of about 14 and our waiter, Hashish remembered most of our names ! Service was Excellent and Hashish was the Best. So attentive and on the ball. Food and atmosphere was great too. What an Experience. Keep up the Good work.
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Terrence Lvdwig Mfiso
+5
Good background music, lovely set up, amazing & friendly staff serving excellent drinks and delicious food.
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Shadé Davids
+5
The prices are so great that the whole family can join in. The ambience is fun and lively. The food and drinks are on point.
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Jessie Pearson
+5
My new favourite place to be, Lekker vibes and very very good food and service
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Anél Alberts Prinsloo
+5
Valcano cocktail 🍹 to die for!!!! Gourmet Burgers 🍔 mouth watering !!!! Staff excellent very friendly!!
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Laylah Abrahams
+4
I opted for a take away today which consisted of two pizzas. The staff was extremely friendly upon arrival and the service was done in the most professional way possible. The food was extremely yummy and my young boys thoroughly enjoyed their half & half margarita with extra bacon pizza🍕💙 - Thank you!
6 months ago
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Shihaam Jeppe
+5
Excellent service, good vibe, great fire place during winter. The food was above expectations, chilli mussels and ribs are a must have. Amazing to say the least. We will be back.
Aug 03, 2019
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Carl Thomas
+4
We ordered the half platter... And everything on there was really good. We actually struggled to finish it. Went during happy hour so selected cocktails were half price. But to be honest looking at their cocktail prices, they are really quite well priced when it's not happy hour.

Cocktails were also not watered down which I liked. Service was good.
Jun 02, 2019
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Jessie Pearson
+5
Absolutely the best restuarant ever! In my opinion that is🤟🏻😁 awesome service with a smile garunteed, the food is never a let down and there's such a variety of things to choose from you can satisfy pretty much any craving you have. My favourite things are the chicken livers and the pizzas. Not to mention I had the best steak there a while ago 😍😍😍 bring your friends here for good vibes, and cold beers
Nov 01, 2018
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Jessy Da Silva
+4
Really enjoyed our Sunday lunch at Jamaica Me Crazy with my hubby! Food was great we started with the chili poppers and for mains we shared the jambalaya and notorious pizza! Service was good and staff very welcoming and friendly!
Sep 23, 2018
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Courtney Tiffany Fortuin
+5
Food was excellent, drinks was great, except the mint was so fresh that there were ants in my mojito! But this was quickly fixed with a long island ice tea that was even more amazing! I've been here a few times and the great customer service from waiters and staff will keep us coming back! :) Cheslyn Jameson
Aug 21, 2018
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Kelly Adriaanse
+4
If you’re looking for a vibey night out with friends for dinner & drinks, Jamaica Me Crazy is the place to be! Perfect vibe to enjoy some sundowners/ cocktails accompanied by some good food & good company.
May 04, 2018
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Direshan Pillay
+4
Went here for a farewell. Ordered two dishes from here. The chocalate springrolls were a bit hard but still nice. I really enjoyed their napoleonata styled pasta. Good spicy taste. My colleagues enjoyed their happy hour cocktails. Though they complained the alcohol was think in them.
Feb 21, 2018
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Yajna Gold
+4.5
My friend had her birthday here and I've been many times for a drink and bite - I'll never forget those chili poppers or those pizzas. Pretty good food and pretty chilled vibe
Feb 16, 2018
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Manna Storom
+4.5
This place is a really fun vibe to visit with a few friends. The food is incredible with fun Jamaican themes. And the drinks are great, Rum goes in everything here. If you're looking for a nice chilled night out with some good friends this is the place.
Feb 14, 2018
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Food Guru Snapper
+4
Totally dig this place! They offer really great food, serving pizzas and nachos that wow the tastebuds. The service is awesome and they know how to keep the drinks coming!
Feb 14, 2018
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Kylee Walker
+4.5
My favourite place to have pizza and a bowl of fries in Cape Town! The ambiance is amazing and the staff is always friendly. I have celebrated friends birthday's as well as my birthday and anniversary here. Besides the amazing pizza, the JMC pizza to be precise with chicken instead of bacon, Jamaica Me Crazy has really good cocktails and they have happy hour almost every day of the week. Their Lindt chocolate brownies are mouthwatering as it literally melts in your mouth. Definitely a spot to try out with a group of friends or double date.
Jan 24, 2018
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Lisa
+3.5
Attended a birthday party at Jamaica me crazy. Nice spot although it can get quite loud. Ordered the pasta which was great and the long island iced tea by recommendation of the waiter (who was great) .can see myself returning. :)
Dec 03, 2017
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Tselediglodina
+5
3 words: BEST. MUSSELS. EVER! 😭
I shed a tear. No lie. 😩💕
Super friendly waiters & the vibe is grayyytt as well. Very chilled & laid-back.
They’re very generous with their food portions too!
Nov 09, 2017
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Shireen Leonard
+4.5
Every year I go here for my birthday. Just love the vibe, the cocktails and the food never disappoints. And the waiters are always so friendly and chatty. Hands down one of my favorite spots.
Oct 21, 2017
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Lize-Mari Visser Rhoode
+5
Servive good and food AMAZING!! Love Calamarley stater.
Tant sannie se melktertjie is Lip Lekker!!Defs come back here. Bring friends here for nice chilled vibez!
Sep 24, 2017
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Chad Flores
+5
Tried out the 500g Rump Steak "pimped out"; WOW, I must say, this is a steak that kicks a Peppermelt Steak's butt. Will definitely visit again with my family. U people are tops; keep up the good work.
Sep 23, 2017
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Monette Bezuidenhout
+4
There burgers and pizzas are amazing!!! There Monday madness special is great. The service is good. It gets busy but usually they have tables open for 2-4 people. Very relaxed vibe. The deck upstairs has a nice view.
Aug 29, 2017
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Sinikiwe Mzezewa
+4
I decided to try Jamaica Me Crazy because i love carribean food. The cocktails were awesome, ordered southern fried chicken with sweet potato chips. Did not enjoy the chicken, otherwise the service was great.
Aug 04, 2017
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Capetown_restaurants
+3.5
Absolutely superb place for afternoon cocktails. The restaurant is really laid back and the staff are so friendly and chilled out. The half price drinks on the happy hour special are so reasonable and nice and strong! Not the most extensive selection, but if you fancy a merry couple of rounds that won't break the bank then this is the place to go. Will definitely be back for more, and hopefully a burger to add to the collection.
Jun 05, 2017
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Wanderlust Coffee
+4
I was amazed at this lovely place. Friendly service with our eccentric waiter. The food is priced very good and tastes delicious! I love the fact that it's a complete mixture of people and cultures without any judgement.
For a quieter, more "clean" look you can sit downstairs. Or for the more noisy vibe, with good music, sit upstairs. I'm in love with the Jamaican vibe.
They will definitely see me again soon.
Jun 04, 2017
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Chris Rafael
+3.5
I came here with a large group of friends for the 2 for 1 cocktail special and by the end of the evening I had sampled every cocktail they had to offer. Im a big fan of the slushie based cocktails. The strawberry daiquiri here is my particular favorite.

The rooftop section of Jamaica Me Crazy offers wonderful views and if it gets a bit windy you can also move inside and still feel like you are off street level. The staff are quick friendly and efficient and the chicken wings are great.
May 03, 2017
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Nadja Casteling
+5
Forget about other steakhouses, Jamaica Me Crazy makes the absolute best steaks in Cape Town. Along with the chilled vibe and super friendly waiters, it's definitely worth the time and money to visit this place. Top notch guys!
Apr 19, 2017
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Mishka Latib
+3.5
Food is Flavourful, cocktails are moreish, and the staff always make you feel very, very welcome! Only complaint would be the waiting time for food. Sometimes it can be a bit excessive. Once, we waited over an hour and had to leave soon to rush to an appointment. We explained this to the manager, so he promply apologized, got our food done quickly, put half of it in boxes for us, other half on plates to eat quickly, and took half our meal off the bill! Would definitely go back, but just be prepared for a bit of a wait. Good Food takes time I guess.
Feb 16, 2017
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Cynthia
+3.5
Not a bad place, chilled ambiance. The service isnt that great and the cocktails take forever, the stuffed jalapeños are not bad. Overall not that bad of an experience, they just need to work on their service delivery.
Jan 16, 2017
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Stuart Evans
+4.5
Irie!!

Great little spot in Woodstock. Two stories of fun. Decor and music truly Jamaican. And the jerk chicken (pizza, half chicken and on noodles) is brilliant.

Chilling popper and Calamarley starters plus a selection of 8 craft beers on tap.

Chilled waiting service but didn't have to wait long for food.

Probably worthwhile making a booking.
Dec 24, 2016
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Samir Daniels
+3.5
I went to Jamaica after First Thursdays in a group of 12. This was about 9pm. We managed to put two tables together for our big group without a reservation or anything. We ordered our cocktails and it done quite quickly. The food might have taken just a tad too long, but we were obviously a big group. The service was good though.

I ordered a beef burger which came with onion rings and chips. It was really tasty. A very nice patty. Perfectly prepared. Overall the flavor was there, but I wasn't that big a fan of their chips and onion rings. I can't quite put my finger on it. It could have had a bit more colour/a longer cook for a crunchier chip. Also the onion rings' batter could use a bit more flavor.

I'd come back for the cocktails, Jalapeño Poppers and pizza any day.
Dec 06, 2016
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Susann Nortje
+4.5
Awesome vibe with a great view of the city when you sit outside on the deck. Waiters are friendly, efficient and quick. We had the nachos (crunchy and yummy) and the Lindt brownie with ice cream - also delicious. A must stop for us every time we visit Cape Town.
Nov 19, 2016
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Roxanne Jackadie
+3.5
Went there this weekend and absolutely loved it. Service is great..atmosphere is awesome! Marley jamming in the background. Will be going back there again😆
Oct 17, 2016
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Sharese Hunt
+4
Jamaica Me Crazy with its vibrant, striking yellow building is a restaurant and bar situated in one of Cape Town's oldest suburbs.

It's a Caribbean style restaurant with reggae music playing in the background creating a relaxed and laid back atmosphere.

They offer delicious home-style cooking with Caribbean specialties like Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Jamaican Patties, Pineapple BBQ ribs, Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya, only but to name a few.

They also have a great selection of beers, cocktails and wines. For those who prefer something more adventurous, they also have a great collection of tequila and rum.

The pizzas are very appetising with a generous amount of toppings for a great balance of textures and flavours.

Crispy fried Chicken schnitzel is seasoned well with Jermaican jerk spices and served with chips, veggies, coleslaw on the side as well as a delicious sauce to accompany the schnitzel.

The Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya is delicious with cajun-inspired rice and served with Cuban flat bread. The portion is big in size, although it was absolutely tasteful I struggled to finish it.

They have a stunning balcony upstairs that overlooks parts of the city and harbour. If you have a taste for spice and a tongue for flavour, the food here is second to none.
Oct 09, 2016
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JotterJo
+4
Visited this intetesting restaurant recently for Sunday lunch. Its just one of the many restaurants in the suburb that is revitalising the area. Its safe, has good parking and a nice veranda to sit on and watch the world go back on hot summery days.
Between us we had jambalaya, pizzas and schnitzel. All portions were hearty, tasty and had definite Caribbean flavours. (Us girls couldn't finish our dishes - probably due to the enormous cocktails we had! )
The setting was casual and comfortable. Perfect for a lazy afternoon spent with fabulous friends!

BigJoe Sharese Hunt Glen Hunt
Oct 08, 2016
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Ruan De Goede
+4
A cool, unique Jamaican themed restaurant with friendly service :)
Mmmm they make very delicious, thin-crust  pizzas :P
Had the "JMC" which has the best 3 things you can have on a pizza;
bacon, avo and feta (without the rocket). 
Definitely recommended
Oct 07, 2016
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Glen Hunt
+4
Very cool relaxed vibe here. Tucked off the hustle and bustle of Woodstock's main road is slice of the Caribbean.

We stopped here for lunch and the added bonus of the Entertainer voucher.

The meals were great with a real Jamaican taste to it. The decor is rustic and chilled and nice to sit out the front and enjoy the vibe.

Service is friendly and chilled. This is a place I'd go back for.
Oct 06, 2016
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Marcus Christiansen
+3.5
Jamaica Me Crazy is a little from the usual Cape Town artisanal-style restaurant, which is great and it fits perfectly into Woodstock. It's perfect for afternoon drinks that go late into the night. The food is well-priced and they have a really great selection of local craft and SAB beers.
Oct 05, 2016
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Shnapple
+3.5
Revisited on an easy afternoon and everything was way better. Food and service was good but I must admit that the place was quite empty. Will give it another go.
Oct 03, 2016
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Kelli Hendricks
+4.5
Had such a great experience at Jamaica me crazy today. Our waiter was so friendly and the vibe put me in a great mood. The food was so delicious. I honestly didnt want to leave.
Oct 03, 2016
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Robin Mahlangu
+3.5
Lovely spot to chill and hang, wide variety of cocktails and beverages to pick from which are all fairly priced. The food tastes great and the staff are very welcoming.
Sep 26, 2016
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Shainy
+4.5
This quaint place really took me by surprise, the food was super yummy, I especially enjoyed the Nachos and the Chilli Mussels were nothing I have tasted before - amazing!!!! their drinks are also well priced. Loved the vibe and will definitely be visiting soon.
Aug 29, 2016
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Christie Koekemoer
+4.5
The manager didn't call back when we wanted to make a reservation. Later we drove their and was lucky enough to get a seat. The waiter Kevin gave very good service at a reasonably good pace as can be expected. We both loved the food and cocktails. Recommended!
Aug 27, 2016
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Danieljake
+3.5
Came here for drinks for a birthday function. We had a table on the deck with a decent view of the city. Cocktails were well priced and great tasting. Milkshakes were a bit disappointing. The atmosphere is great. Awesome place to kick back & relax & watch the sunset
Aug 25, 2016
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Rivaania Perumal
+3.5
The vibe of this place is incredible. Such a welcoming and friendly staff who are extremely friendly. The upstairs area is great on warm days. The food is tasty and exotic.
Aug 14, 2016
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Lauren Grace Green
+4
A greatly welcomed improvement! Proud to say they're in my hood! Previous visits, circa 2014 were disappointing, but now food was unexpectedly delicious and we had attentive, friendly service!
Aug 03, 2016
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Anthony Dale - Herbst
+5
3 pizzas and a bottle of wine, R240 and the jamacan chap is way hot, his name is Batsi! Their pizzas are always great! Often have specials on the cock yummy tails lol!
Aug 01, 2016
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Frans Herbst - Dale
+5
When we in the area we always come here. The best food best drinks and great atmosphere. Value for money and great service.

Monday special just got us today. R60 food and wine.
Aug 01, 2016
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Wez_Undercover
+3.5
Very nice little spot to meet up with friends.
If they are stoners they will love it even more.
Service is really great and the atmosphere cosy. The Monday R60 special is a great deal but my Cuban pizza wasn't amazing unfortunately. But I did have 3 bottles of R60 wine so.... everyone wins.
Jul 26, 2016
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Rebecca Francis-Pope
+4
Came here on a Monday night for the first time and was pleasantly surprised to discover their Monday specials menu (R60 bottle of wine? Yes please!!). The atmosphere is both chilled and fun, the service good and their creamy prawn curry delicious. Will be back!
Jul 19, 2016
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Marcelo Dauane
+4
Been here several times and was never disappointed with the experience. The service is very good and the food even better. Perfect place to watch the sunset while having some cocktails or craft beers.
Jul 07, 2016
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Juanita Rene Stears
+3.5
We went here to watch the rugby! Great place! Massive screen, inside space a bit limited, go early to get seat... Outside area very nice, overlooking Cape Town, and the bright city lights! The drinks... Cheap.... Happy Hour from 3-7 if I remember correctly! Very nice long happy hour! :-) the food... Pizza, thin crispy tasty pizza! Service, can be better but not to bad. Will def go again.
Jun 29, 2016
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LeMarc Gouws
+3.5
This place is great for a casual get together, meeting some friends for a couple of drinks and some feel good, fast food type vibes.. Enjoyed their pizzas, and their alcoholic beverages are very reasonable with daily specials om cocktails and hard liquors. Also have a good selection of craft beers, with Boston breweries shining in all their glory, nice! Will visit again, nice hang out.
Jun 28, 2016
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Gciniwe Gama
+4
So much cool here! had the best time with my friends. great food, great ambience. Hosted a birthday Lupper for a friend who loves all things Jamaican (Music & Food). So it was the best time!
May 30, 2016
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Tiaan Jonker
+3.5
Love the decor and atmosphere - really love the vibe.  I have only been here for drinks with work mates. 

The drinks menu is amazing.  The cocktails is a must.
May 24, 2016
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Karlien Meyer
+4
Went in our lunch break to try out the Carribean Grill House.

It was everything I expected... Warm and friendly, casual, rough around the edges with a really enjoyable vibe.

Cool Jamaica music plays in the background while you dig into their island grub!

We had:
COCO LOCO HOPPIN' JONS - classic chilli poppers stuffed with feta and deep fried. A serving of 4 poppers for R55. Yummy and up to standard.

CARIBBEAN KEBABS - R85 for 2 chicken skewers with mushroom and peppers coated in jerk sauce with 3 sides - potato chips, sweet potatoes and coleslaw. A very healthy portion for such a reasonable amount. Not a flavour explosion but a good substantial meal.

JERK CHICKEN STIRFRY - what an amazing surprise!! Only R75 for a huge plate of delicious, flavour - packed stir fry served with creamy egg noodles. Top dish of the visit.

CALAMARLEY - Fried calamari starter served with coleslaw and mayo. R49. Definitely tasty and fresh and tender. The only faults were the presentation as it was a small portion of calamari just tossed on a big plate which made it look less apetizing.

AUBERGINE FETA STACK - Worst dish of the visit. The aubergine was extremely oily, bland and unseasoned. The tomatoes were not grilled properly and the two stacks came soaked in balsamic glaze, such a no-no!

Based on the atmosphere and some stand - out dishes I would definitely pay this spot another visit for a relaxed, boozy lunch or one of their quiz nights! Unfortunately, two of the glasses we used were badly chipped. Big Up that their service is excellent and the waiters know the menu AND that they have Sriracha as a condement 😀🌴🍲🍗
May 12, 2016
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Mischa Marais
+3.5
This place is awesome! My brother used to work here so it was super warm and friendly...and the bouncer would even walk my friend and I to our car because its not in the safest area... the food is really good and its a very cool vibe :)
Apr 09, 2016
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Chante Daries
+4.5
This place has a vibe like no other. I went with a group of mates and it was amazing. It just has a happy feeling to it. The cocktails are amazing and the food is really tasty.
Apr 09, 2016
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Sarita Kerber
+3.5
Love the vibe here very chilled and laid back. Had a pretty amazing beef burger for there Monday lunch specials of only R60. They have delicious pizzas and some good old Jamaican style meals
Apr 04, 2016
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Lynn Jooste
+3.5
A very chilled spot. Food is good, ambience great. I'll pass on the cocktails...but for those who enjoy a cocktail without the punch, they do have a wide variety of cocktails available on the daily happy hour. I recommend the pizza-great base and generous toppings.
Mar 07, 2016
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Nelia Tatum Campher-Brown
+3.5
Hubby hates coming into the town area but this trip was totally worth it. Cocktails is real value for money we enjoyed the food and service was ok. The vibe itself is very relaxing out door seating watching people continuing with there daily routines . Definitely a place to go back to
Mar 04, 2016
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Carlétjie Van Eck
+3.5
Loooooove this place! Food is amazing and the service is fantastic. Love the laid back vibe - great for a drink after work and a quick snack!
Mar 01, 2016
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Kerryn Rehse
+3.5
Been wanting to eat here for ages and finally decided to try it - what a disappointment. The evening started out well - great beer and wine selection, superb chilli poppers (try it wrapped in bacon) and then came the mains, my husband enjoyed his burger with bacon, mozzarella and chili but I ordered fish tacos - whatever you do don't order the fish tacos, it is in fact a fish wrap with no "jerk seasoning" on the fish and no fresh flavours that one associates with a taco #sodisappointing - Waiter and service was great though
Feb 13, 2016
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Cara Attewell
+3.5
What an incredible atmosphere and vibe!! If you haven't been its definately a place to add to your list. I have been here a few times and I can tell you their burgers are the business end!!
However, if you are a stickler for prompt service you might struggle here! I know I always have to be a little patient here. Friends asked for thir bill and were brought another round of tequilas!? I had to wait at least 30minutes for our first round, which was just tequilas then again for the bill and which is ridiculous!
But the staff are energetic and really add to the atmosphere.
Feb 02, 2016
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Zanel
+3.5
The deck is a nice spot to come relax with cocktails, beer and pizza, which is exactly what we did. Even though it was a very windy day, it is still pleasant as the deck area is covered. I had the Tropicano pizza, which was very tasty and the pineapple just made it. My boyfriend had the JMC which was a bit bland. Service was average.
Jan 13, 2016
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Claudia Penny
+3.5
We visited Jamaica Me Crazy because of the entertainer app.

For starters we had chili poppers (coco locos) and Cuban flat bread. The flat bread was absolutely delicious! It would have been nice if it had come with a salsa or sauce of some kind, though. The coco locos were good, especially because we opted for the bacon-wrapped ones.

We both had burgers for mains and they were not the best ever, but they were good. The patties were absolute perfection: crumbly and rare and delicious! The toppings were decent. I wasn't a fan of the sweet potato fries because for some reason they just didn't work.

The service was great! Really impressed!
Jan 11, 2016
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Glen Loxton
+3.5
Burgers, pizza, deep fried pub-food things, plenty of craft beers on tap. A good place to have a quick bite to eat with your varsity friends who like to relive their 'I'm grungy and proud of it' student days. 'Practical' would be a good way to describe this place. The roof area has a nice view though, and also doubles as the smoking section. Wear long sleeves if having your forearms gently adhere to the table tops bothers you. I go here a lot, I don't know why.
Jan 08, 2016
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Anandie
+3.5
Such a little hidden gem in Cape Town is Jamaican Me crazy. An amazingly relaxed vibe, with a chilled atmosphere and food to die for. Definitely a must-do spot. Cocktails and drinks are reasonably priced and yummy.

A variety of interesting choices for food with some "local is lekker" items and classic chicken meals with a twist.
Jan 07, 2016
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Michelle Dalton
+4
Laid back vibes, good food and amazing cocktails! I have been here twice, the first time I had the jerk chicken stir-fry which was delicious and full of flavour. On a second occasion I had a pizza which was also great; it had a thin base and toppings were generous. The pizza selection is varied and unique.
We also experienced 'happy hour' which meant half price cocktails!
Tip: sit upstairs on a summery evening and enjoy the view, and order the cocktail that's a pina colada and strawberry daiquiri mixed - you'll feel content! 😄
Dec 30, 2015
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Damian Stegmann
+3.5
Great place, but the R18 cocktail special is sadly gone. Beer tasting was fantastic but they didn't tell us what beer was which. Probably won't visit for awhile.
Oct 08, 2015
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So 'n Bek Moet Jêm Kry
+3.5
Die vat-my-soos-ek-is plek waar jy jare se kak kan kwyt raak oor 'n pizza en 'n bier - als terwyl jy die straatgaanse van Roodebloem kan beoordeel en beloer.
Oct 07, 2015
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Maddy Brown
+4
Love love love! The Decor is simple but inviting, the Drinks are good and food delicious from the nachos to the pizzas and burgers :) one of my fav places!
Sep 27, 2015
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Stacy Scott
+4.5
Jamaica Me Crazy is Woodstocks hotspot, with the best craft beer on tap served by such friendly and energized staff!
Sep 26, 2015
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Sophie Mamet
+4
Really good vibe there!
I went there for the cocktail special on a Friday!
I never try the food but I saw some of them that really look nice!
A nice place to chill with some friends!
Sep 10, 2015
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Louda Connoway
+3.5
We went on a Sunday afternoon with a couple of friends for the cocktail special. Cocktails were nice but limited - they apparently ran out of green iguana and other cocktails were inconsistent plus others on the menu weren't available at all, which was a little strange. The chili poppers were amazing (wrapped in bacon!) and I had the jambalaya main which was really tasty. The fish tacos looked more like a wrap. Definitely worth a visit. Service was also very friendly and chill.
Sep 09, 2015
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Harrietdv
+5
Twas a Monday special I couldn't resist! Mouthwatering handmade burger with a creamy mushroom sauce! Devine! This place has such an awesome vibe! I am quite a local- it's so close to my house- by far one of the best places to get together with friends in Woodstock! Our waiter, Kenny, was a treat as usual!
Sep 01, 2015
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Zeenat Noordien
+5
Very cool relaxed atmosphere. The staff were warm and inviting added that little extra to the experience. I really enjoyed the vibe and the food. definitely somewhere to go during the summer
Aug 30, 2015
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Leah Feiger
+4
Ate here last night for the first time. I was surprised! It was quite good. First off, definitely don't sit downstairs unless it is particularly cold. The upstairs portion of the restaurant is super lovely, fit with fantastic wooden picnic tables and a gorgeous view over the twinkling Cape Town lights. The drinks were cheap, so we definitely all ordered a few cocktails that were made well enough. And the food! It was good, definitely good. I had the jerk chicken, and the other dishes that my friend's had that I remember was the rasta pasta (prawn pasta) that was really good, and the jamalaya. Everything was pretty enjoyable, though the food took a long time to come out of the kitchen. 

The pros: the view, the cheap drinks, the food. I'll definitely return. 

The cons: the long wait on food - we were hungry!
Aug 27, 2015
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Rita Van Eck
+3.5
Welcome to island paradise mon! (Read in Jamaican accent.)
I’ve waited forever to visit this place and thanks to a friend’s birthday party, I too can now join the discussion on Jamaica Me Crazy.

We went for happy hour cocktails and what a happy 4 hours it was! You must try the Green Iguana, Sea Breeze, Pink Cadillac and Volcano. They are all delicious and with happy hour it’s a bargain!

Most of the food was out of my budget and looked a little too average for the price, but the chili poppers are an absolute must! They call them Coco Locos and do yourself a favour and add the extra bacon. It really is the best I’ve ever had! I cannot stress this enough: get the poppers with the bacon!

They have a wide range of food and drinks, catering for everyone. In the décor they really show tribute to Jamaica and that makes the place unique. There’s even a short dictionary on the menu of typical Jamaican phrases. After each round of rum-filled cocktails your accent improves a lot!

All in all, was a nice experience – Jamaica Me Crazy, I’ll be back for those Bacon Coco Locos!
Aug 24, 2015
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Melanie Du Toit
+4
Totally unassuming restaurant with an array of different options on the menu. I ordered a pizza there one night to share with a friend. We came back the following week and each ordered our own - it was that good! Perfect thin crusts, ideal amount of cheese and they don't skimp too much on the toppings like most pizza places. Their starter of stuffed mushrooms is also delicious - if you can handle a bit of spice in your life.
Aug 23, 2015
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Philisiwe Mahlangu
+5
This is the best restaurant. awesome vibe, great waiting staff and fantastic food. the lady at the front of house was a little cold but she aint a thang with a place as like that. too nice
Aug 11, 2015
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Vinolin Naidoo
+3.5
Food is good. I had the ribs and wings and my love (Megan Rajah)had the jelopeno popper. The service was excellent! Very rustic place and is definitely a hidden gem. Worth a visit!
Aug 09, 2015
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Tafel Vir Twee
+4
We were so pleasantly surprised by how much we LOVED Jamaica Me Crazy! We went for trivia, which was really a great deal at R25 per person and provided about an hour and a half of light-hearted competition and fun from the quiz master. We got there just in time for happy hour and decided to try a cocktail (The Sea Breeze). I can agree with other reviews that it is watered down, so I probably won't go for that again. The wine is priced well, however, so we continued with that. After trivia ended, we decided to grab dinner there as well. I got the Rocket Man Beef Burger (camembert, rocket, and balsamic reduction...omg!) and the Mr. got the Cuban pizza. Wow, were we impressed! The burger was cooked perfectly, juicy, and the toppings were amazing. It also comes with a choices of two sides (I got the sweet potato fries/onion rings and a salad). The pizza was a delicious combination of chorizo, feta, peppadews, onion, and garlic. It is thin based, but was cooked perfectly! We also had outstanding, friendly, and quick service. 

Judging from the other reviews, maybe we just came in on an amazing night...but, there was loadshedding (hence the dark photos) and that in no way hindered our experience. We will be back and hope for the same great experience!

Update: we went back and the pizza wasn't as good as the first time...a bit overcooked...we changed our rating to a 4.0....the burgers are still great, though!
Aug 05, 2015
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Zelda Hahn
+5
What a lovely experience. From arrive on a Friday night in happy hour with no reservation, getting a table and getting 5 star service with a full restaurant. The food was delicious, sticky ribs, nachos and the chicken wings. The choc brownies are to die for. Bill came to R289. Well worth it and will definitely have dinner there again.
Aug 01, 2015
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Danielle Luyt
+3.5
Let me first mention that I miss the old Owners and staff. But nevertheless it is a great local hangout spot, the food is always good, no matter what you order. The staff are very friendly and down to earth, the place to let your hair down and relax. The Green Iguana cocktail is a must try.
Jul 31, 2015
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Ieatjozi
+5
JUST because of their sticky ribs they deserve full marks! They have the most delicious Jamaican flavored sticky ribs. It comes of the bone just looking at it. With at least 10 craft beers on-tap, and a few others bottled, they're a craft drinker's heaven.... We got away there with R250 for two bellies full of joy.
Jul 31, 2015
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Romano Quintal
+3.5
My local hangout!! The party before the party, awesome vibe drinks and food but i really miss the old staff and the way the vibe use to be before the renovations and new ownership.
Jul 26, 2015
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Jana Lorraine Pretorius
+3.5
I recently went through a reggae phase (which is pretty much still ongoing), so it seemed appropriate to give Jamaica Me Crazy a try. I enjoyed the fact that the restaurant was busy enough to have an upbeat atmosphere, but without the craziness and frenetic activity of most town / southern suburbs restaurants. I tucked into a generous portion of spicy chicken and chorizo jambalaya, which came with the most enormous chunks of fried doughnut bread (as if the jambalaya wasn't already heavy on carbs, but, in for a penny...). A big plus was also that the waitress was very hands-on, and knowledgeable about the menu items. Some people have given this place a bad rap, but I'd definitely go back for another fun night of reggae beats and Jamaican treats.
Jul 11, 2015
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Jacques 'Tiny' Albertyn
+4.5
Been there a couple of times. Nothing fancy, but the food and service are absolutely outstanding. And it's got a good vibe as well. Worth going back repeatedly.
Jul 04, 2015
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MelbourneLops
+3.5
The bright yellow Jamaica me crazy building makes me smile! It’s the same sort of vibe as Banana Jam in Kenilworth and you can expect the same sort of food too. Chilli poppers, ribs, pizzas, burgers. It’s the kind of place where you will want to order the brightest coloured cocktail, shooters and food and you will go home feeling a little more cheerful than when you arrived. It’s a chilled, reggae, no-worries spot situated in the middle of up and coming Woodstock.
Jul 02, 2015
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Instaeatscapetown
+3.5
Have always driven past and wondered what it was like. Went there for a Sundat lunch and it was excellent. Service is quick and friendly. Cocktail and alcohol list is brilliant. Ordered the ribs and they were delicious.
Jun 30, 2015
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Tendani Nethengwe
+4.5
I absolutely loved the place...chilled vibes, the waiter was really friendly. I can definitely see myself coming back again. My friend and I had the El Diablo cocktail which was recommended by the waiter. Loved it. And we had the coconut prawn curry. I'm not a fan of spicy food but I loved this dish.
Jun 27, 2015
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Rupert Cameron Sully
+3.5
Good spot for a drink, especially the roof on a good evening. Cocktails aren't great. Food is not worth it. Have a pizza if you must. I'd love them to improve and bring prices down a tad as I like the atmosphere
Jun 20, 2015
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Apol
+4.5
It's a really nice atmosphere. The background music isn't too overwhelming. Decided to be brave and taste the beers even though im not a beer fan. That worked out well :-)
May 31, 2015
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Shad Lee
+4
Great place to chill and drink the night away with good friends. Nice fire going on downstairs and awesome to park off in the balcony in summer.
Food is always great too. Have the snack platter, u won't be sorry.
May 21, 2015
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Thea
+4
Awesome place. Excellent food. Great value for money. A must visit if you are into authentic food and something different. Even our 14 year old loved it.
May 05, 2015
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Russ Meyer
+3.5
Aweh. Chilled vibes, uncomplicated and unpretentious. Come now with it. Has six of Boston Breweries finest craft beers on tap for you to savour the flavour
May 02, 2015
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Tammy
+4
I really enjoyed this place. They have amazing cocktail specials, their food is good and our waiter was very cool, happy to change and add things to our drinks or food with no problems. Will definitely be back.
Mar 09, 2015
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Varoushka Lubbe
+4
Love! Their steaks, omw and their brownie is to die for?? literally the best I've ever had in my entire life!!!!!!!!! the same goes for my favourite cocktail. I've dined at many places and tried almost every restaurant's pina colada cocktail,but nothing comes close to Jamaica's. Waiters are super friendly, the vibe is awesome, the music is chilled and the food is gr8. However it suck's that they close at 11 on a saterday when u still want to hang out there and sip on some more cocktails with their R18 cocktail special on a saterday. Another downer is parking! it's almost impossible to find a parking spot on a saterday (and it's tight too, you have to be a really good allay dock parker). At her than that, Jamaica me crazy is awesome!
Mar 04, 2015
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Dee Delekisa-Koko
+4
I love love love Jamaica! Cocktails are amazing, pizzas and burgers are fantastic and their Lindt chocolate brownie situation is another experience all together! Try out their chilly poppers for a dance party on your tongue!
Feb 14, 2015
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Lufuno 'funie' Tshivhase
+3.5
Amazing vibe, from the waiters to the music to the essence they burn.. i had very fast service, weak cocktails though. Was so sad. And chicken wings are not worth it..
Dec 21, 2014
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Leigh Howard
+4
Great place to hang out after work or on a lazy day. Love the atmosphere and the food never disappoints. The beer variety is large too. Service is a little slow but friendly staff make it easier to wait.
Dec 20, 2014
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Nosipho Mahlangu
+3.5
Must make a booking on a Saturday afternoon, especially if you want to sit outside. . Everytime ive been there always been fully booked from 6pm onwards. Such a nice chilled vibe. Must try the Volcano cocktail. A swirl of pina colada and strawberry daiquiri.hmmm. Half price cocktails on a Saturday. Don't know if they put much alcohol in it coz after 3 I still felt quite fine. Only downer is that I went during a weekday a while back and they said they weren't serving the volcano until later on in the afternoon. Surely something so good shouldn't have time restrictions. Nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and the platters are good too.
Dec 15, 2014
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Jaclyn Woods
+3.5
Half price cocktails, yum! Make sure you go for those.

Food is delicious, and burgers are available for veggies (better than the meat ones!). This is a great place for watching sport, but book ahead. Massive smoking section upstairs (by nowaday standards) if you're into that. Highly recommend it.
Sep 16, 2014
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_CarinAnne
+5
The go to place when all you need is a cocktail or beer and pizza to share with friends
Aug 23, 2014
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Chiko Kamba
+4
Personally I believe a well executed Jamaican themed restaurant is a sure winner. Classics like Bob Marley, Culture and Peter Tosh always ensure a smooth, chilled night out. Amazing cocktails at even better specials (R18 cocktails ALL DAY on Saturdays - like, hello?!). Get your Jerk on with Jamaican inspired flavours that will prevent you from wanting to leave. Ever.
Definitely one of Cape Town's gems.
Jul 20, 2014
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Aidan Van Vuuren
+4
Awesome place to have a birthday party or as a warm up to a big night (although you tend to get stuck there).

I've tried quite a few menu items, the pizza's are really really good. I enjoyed the Caribbean platter, this works really well for big tables and the portion is huge. They've paid a good amount of attention to the décor as well, it's a great Caribbean / sports bar type set up. The service could be improved, but most of the time it's because they are packed, so you end up having to wait quite a bit for drinks.

**Meal suggestion: Caribbean platter
Apr 01, 2014
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Rudy.regal
+4
Absolute a hidden treasure. Amazing food. Reasonably priced. The waiters have a good sense of humour. The whole table was kept happy the whole time. Never had to wait for a drink. Food was perfectly cooked. From pizza to burgers to steak to calamari. Well done
Mar 30, 2014
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Ant Delport
+4
We recently had my sons 21st dinner at JMC. The food was excellent, service amazing and vibe what you would expect from this laid back category of restaurant .Highly recommended for large group who want to have some fun and not worry about upsetting the tables around you. Booking essential.
Mar 30, 2014
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Kayren Sideria May
+5
Can't help but rave about This place every time I visit!!! Yesterday late afternoon we decided to pop in to my favorite place as my hubby has never been here before. What can I say but awesome place, awesome people and most of all awesome food. My hubby is hardly ever speechless about food but he fell in love with the place as much as I did the first time I went there. So Thank you guys for giving us your best each time :)
Mar 24, 2014
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Tessa Catherine Donne Randall
+4
What a fantastic night out with friends! From the get go shots were flowing!
Walking up the stairs you can tell this restaurant has a really relaxed atmosphere to it.
We were greeted by super friendly staff and shown to a great table outside. It was happy hour and cocktails were half price. It is a good thing that you feel so relaxed here, because our drinks took while to get to us, but we kept ourselves going with good conversation.
We decided to share different meals, from calamari, ribs, pizzas too chilli poppers. The only fault we had was that we ordered a burger for take away and turned out to be the wrong order (waiters shouldn’t feel embarrassed using a pen and paper to take down orders)
Overall it was a great night, great restaurant, great staff and I will definitely be coming back for more.

***Meal Suggestion: Caribbean Platter ***
Mar 02, 2014
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Monu B
+4.5
Amazing place!! Hidden in Woodstock this place is just awesome to chill. I went there with my office colleagues and we had an amazing time. It was buzzing with people and the vibe of the place was so refreshing and lively. And hey if you reach there before 7 PM you get half price on cocktails. I don't know if it is for the entire week but we went on a Wednesday and this was a pleasant surprise. We had been served by one of their staff called "Kenny", whom I must mention here. A jolly good fellow and we got awesome service :). We had several rounds of shooters which were all good . The food was amazing as well. We ordered a lot of food ranging from Pizzas, Burgers and platters. Pizzas were a delight to the taste buds. It was absolutely an amazing time out with the team and yes Jamaica did made me crazy, in a good way ofcourse :). Loved it !!
Feb 24, 2014
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Kayren May
+5
I have been going to this place for a good solid 3 years now. I've seen staff join the family and also sadly leave.

I love the food, I take all my friends and even in my dating years all my first dates. Haha

I love the atmosphere that the place radiates. I love the little red, yellow and green candles on the tables. I love the famous 'jerk' sauce (I have a bottle at home). My favorite meal to order is the platter for two (I have it on my own) with a side of their onion rings. And ofcourse Saturday's are my favorites, where we go in for lunch at noon and end up spending a full day there till we ready to hit the clubs. Half priced cocktails on a Saturday, what's not to love?

I have had most of there meals and drinks on the menu and I'm very grateful for their Monday night reduced rates :)

I love everything about this little gem but at times the cocktails are abit warm, all is forgiven though as soon as you bite into your meal and feel a little bit of heaven happening inside your mouth.

I'll be faithful to this great place for years to come.

Thank you guys :)
Feb 22, 2014
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Tracy Poulter
+4
What an amazingly fun little place this is. This year for my birthday I opted for something a little different and Jamaica Me Crazy offered me exactly what I wanted... The décor is exactly what you would picture when thinking JAMAICA "Cool Runnings" it's light, fun and the staff are just as vibed up...

Their food was amazing, cocktails were great and of course the shooters were flowing, we were a table of 20 and will say that the girl who helped us was amazing she kept up with all the demands and I am sure by the time we left this poor girl needed a week holiday!

The ONLY thing I could complain about was that every now and again and odd drink here and there would arrive warm as well as the shooters weren't very cold and would recommend to keep the shooter mixers in the deepfreeze. Other than that, I couldn't have had a better experience!
Jan 20, 2014
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Piglet
+4
When you drive down Roodebloom road, you cannot miss them! The brightest Yellowest building you will ever see!
You walk in and you feel like you are in the Caribbean. With banana leaves covering the roof of the bar,and Bob Marley pumping in the back group. you are instantly in the mood to sip on a long cocktail or start speaking like a Rastafarian.

I heard so much about this "colorful" restaurant that I just had to try it for myself. And ,what do you know, they had a brilliant special on that night. We ate and drank for under R200, and had a great night out.

This is a hidden gem, and I will definitely be going back to them very soon.
Sep 04, 2013
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Gus Rout
+4
fairly simple place for a good meal and simple but user friendly seating, etc
Aug 07, 2013
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Andrew Baird
+4
Very nice place... have not been since the mid2000's and it still ROCKS! Great service even when busy, drinks and food came out quick and were delicious. Awesome trip down memory lane.
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Bertrand Jorite
+5
Jamaica Me Crazy is the best restaurants/bar in the hood. The staff is very nice and makes you feel at home. You can drink, eat in a raggae vibe. I like to bring my students to this place. Food is excellent. Give a try to their pizzas. They are absolutely delicious. Tips: my favourite is the Ya Man Pizza. You have some food available as well during the load shedding. (So don't worry, be happy) I was already here in February and March, so I have built lots of memories in this place. I highly recommend it. The place to be crazy. B.J
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Joshua Adriaanse
+5
Chilled vibes, great cocktails, delicious food. The happy hour is fantastic. R35 Hurricanes are a dangerous pleasure. The nachos are delicious. Haven't tried any of the other food yet. Some of the friendliest staff. They remember a face and give the place a very family vibe that makes going here a whole experience instead of just a night out. I return here again and again for that perfect afterwork drink and snack.
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Dominique May-Herron
+5
Had a super chilled time. Food was unique and really enjoyable.. lots of fun
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Michael Kumordzi Tetteh
+4
It is definitely a 'Jamaica me Crazy'. I love the food and customer service. 👌
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Nick An
+5
We want for takeaways , we were a bit confused at the beginning, they share entrance with another establishment ,maybe we missed the signs or it's not that clear, but we ended up at the lower restaurant.. Still the JamaicaMeCrazy is very vibrant, good place to have few drinks and snacks/food. I enjoyed my Trinchado with Cuban flat bread,and the pizzass were good, even the leftover slices next day we enjoyed as a snack. We recommend it as something new ,and to support local non franchise ..
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Dakota Geduld
+5
Always my favorite Happy Hour spot. Great drinks and amazing food with the best service to match!
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Lencol Meteyer
+5
My mother, wife and I traveled from Miami Fl to visit Cape Town and we found this amazing place. I ordered the Steak plate with veggie, my wife had the jambalaya and my mom had the lamb with salad and Cuban flatbread. We looked on as this amazing staff and chef prepared our meals while drinking Fokof beer and strawberry daiquiri’s. We were not disappointed and strongly recommended this lively restaurant for your next trip to Cape Town. Thanks again Chef Vos and staff for making our night a memorable experience!
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Nombeko Ketelo
+5
This place reminded me so much of Cool Runnings bar in Town. It's small; cute with beautiful artwork on the walls. The service is amazing and the drink prices blew me away; they are affordable and the drink taste amazing. I loved how cozy it was
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Jarred Lambert
+4
Great place for a light meal and cocktails or beers. Pizzas are thin based with a Carribean twist on the toppings. Service makes you feel part of the community and seems to be a very trendy place in the evenings.
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Cassie Sandler
+5
Happy Hour specials are bound to leave any one smiling Absolutely my favorite spot to be on a sunny Sunday afternoon or even after work in the week. Their pizzas were also delicious and Crispy. The menu is extremely well priced and lots of veriaty. Would highly recommend this spot in winter and summer 👌
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Lango Lange
+5
The food and drinks was really nice. The pizzas are mouthwatering 😋. The service is up to standard with staff continuously checking up if you anything else. It situated in a great place on the side of the mountain with good sunset
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Alwyn Bean
+4
Had a great time first time attending had the prefect vibe for a week night chill not to noisey not to quite. Food was amazing and our waiter Tendai big ups to u my man
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John Hall
+5
JAMAICA ME CRAZY..... Let me start with saying I'm from JHB Well I first found this place over 3 years ago and loved it. I hunted for it about 2 months ago but couldn't remember the name or location so it was like finding a needle in a haystack. So today I searched my Uber history and found where I had stayed 3 years ago and from there Google maps and presto I found this little gold mine again. And I was delighted to find that the vibe had not changed and the food has only gotten better. This place is a must visit if you possibly can and the steaks here are just amazing. I hope this place will still be here in the years to come. I will be back ever time I'm in the area. All the very best for future business Jamaica Me Crazy
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Ayesha Anwar
+4
Amazing place just I ordered nachos was so tasty . Great atmosphere although. However the TV needs to replaced ASAP especially in sport season
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Louise Hendricks
+5
Love this place🌟 yummy food, great vibe. Friendly staff with an open upstairs seating option included 👍and a very nice cocktail range... With Happy Hour specials of buy 1 get 1 free 🍹🎉