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Jamaica Me Crazy

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"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..."

Merle Joy Levendal

"Good background music, lovely set up, amazing & friendly staff serving excellent drinks and delicious..."

Terrence Lvdwig Mfiso

"The prices are so great that the whole family can join in. The ambience is fun and lively. The food and drinks are on..."

Shadé Davids

"My new favourite place to be, Lekker vibes and very very good food and..."

Jessie Pearson

"Valcano cocktail 🍹 to die for!!!! Gourmet Burgers 🍔 mouth watering !!!! Staff excellent very..."

Anél Alberts Prinsloo

"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..."

Laylah Abrahams

"Excellent service, good vibe, great fire place during winter. The food was above expectations, chilli mussels and ribs are a must have. Amazing to..."

Shihaam Jeppe

"We ordered the half platter... And everything on there was really good. We actually struggled to finish it. Went during happy hour so selected..."

Carl Thomas

"Absolutely the best restuarant ever! In my opinion that is🤟🏻😁 awesome service with a smile garunteed, the food is never a let down and..."

Jessie Pearson

"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..."

Jessy Da Silva

"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..."

Courtney Tiffany Fortuin

"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..."

Kelly Adriaanse

"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..."

Direshan Pillay

"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..."

Yajna Gold

"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..."

Manna Storom

"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..."

Food Guru Snapper

"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..."

Kylee Walker

"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..."

Lisa

"3 words: BEST. MUSSELS. EVER! 😭I shed a tear. No lie. 😩💕Super friendly waiters & the vibe is grayyytt as well. Very chilled &..."

Tselediglodina

"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..."

Shireen Leonard

"Servive good and food AMAZING!! Love Calamarley stater. Tant sannie se melktertjie is Lip Lekker!!Defs come back here. Bring friends here for..."

Lize-Mari Visser Rhoode

"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..."

Chad Flores

"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..."

Monette Bezuidenhout

"I decided to try Jamaica Me Crazy because i love carribean food. The cocktails were awesome, ordered southern fried chicken with sweet potato chips...."

Sinikiwe Mzezewa

"Absolutely superb place for afternoon cocktails. The restaurant is really laid back and the staff are so friendly and chilled out. The half price..."

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"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..."

Wanderlust Coffee

"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..."

Chris Rafael

"Forget about other steakhouses, Jamaica Me Crazy makes the absolute best steaks in Cape Town. Along with the chilled vibe and super friendly waiters,..."

Nadja Casteling

"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...."

Mishka Latib

"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..."

Cynthia

"Irie!!Great little spot in Woodstock. Two stories of fun. Decor and music truly Jamaican. And the jerk chicken (pizza, half chicken and on..."

Stuart Evans

"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..."

Samir Daniels

"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..."

Susann Nortje

"Went there this weekend and absolutely loved it. Service is great..atmosphere is awesome! Marley jamming in the background. Will be going back there..."

Roxanne Jackadie

"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..."

Sharese Hunt

"Visited this intetesting restaurant recently for Sunday lunch. Its just one of the many restaurants in the suburb that is revitalising the area. Its..."

JotterJo

"A cool, unique Jamaican themed restaurant with friendly service :)Mmmm they make very delicious, thin-crust pizzas :PHad the "JMC" which..."

Ruan De Goede

"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..."

Glen Hunt

"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..."

Marcus Christiansen

"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..."

Shnapple

"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..."

Kelli Hendricks

"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..."

Robin Mahlangu

"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..."

Shainy

"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..."

Christie Koekemoer

"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..."

Danieljake

"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..."

Rivaania Perumal

"A greatly welcomed improvement! Proud to say they're in my hood! Previous visits, circa 2014 were disappointing, but now food was unexpectedly..."

Lauren Grace Green

"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..."

Anthony Dale - Herbst

"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..."

Frans Herbst - Dale

"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..."

Wez_Undercover

"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..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"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..."

Marcelo Dauane

"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..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"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..."

LeMarc Gouws

"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..."

Gciniwe Gama

"Love the decor and atmosphere - really love the vibe. I have only been here for drinks with work mates. The drinks menu is amazing...."

Tiaan Jonker

"Went in our lunch break to try out the Carribean Grill House.It was everything I expected... Warm and friendly, casual, rough around the..."

Karlien Meyer

"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..."

Mischa Marais

"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..."

Chante Daries

"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..."

Sarita Kerber

"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..."

Lynn Jooste

"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...."

Nelia Tatum Campher-Brown

"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! ..."

Carlétjie Van Eck

"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..."

Kerryn Rehse

"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..."

Cara Attewell

"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..."

Zanel

"We visited Jamaica Me Crazy because of the entertainer app. For starters we had chili poppers (coco locos) and Cuban flat bread. The flat..."

Claudia Penny

"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..."

Glen Loxton

"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..."

Anandie

"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..."

Michelle Dalton

"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..."

Damian Stegmann

"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..."

So 'n Bek Moet Jêm Kry

"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..."

Maddy Brown

"Jamaica Me Crazy is Woodstocks hotspot, with the best craft beer on tap served by such friendly and energized staff! ..."

Stacy Scott

"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..."

Sophie Mamet

"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..."

Louda Connoway

"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..."

Harrietdv

"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...."

Zeenat Noordien

"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..."

Leah Feiger

"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..."

Rita Van Eck

"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..."

Melanie Du Toit

"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..."

Philisiwe Mahlangu

"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..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"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..."

Tafel Vir Twee

"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..."

Zelda Hahn

"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..."

Danielle Luyt

"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..."

Ieatjozi

"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..."

Romano Quintal

"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..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"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..."

Jacques 'Tiny' Albertyn

"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..."

MelbourneLops

"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..."

Instaeatscapetown

"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..."

Tendani Nethengwe

"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..."

Rupert Cameron Sully

"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...."

Apol

"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..."

Shad Lee

"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..."

Thea

"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..."

Russ Meyer

"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..."

Tammy

"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..."

Varoushka Lubbe

"I love love love Jamaica! Cocktails are amazing, pizzas and burgers are fantastic and their Lindt chocolate brownie situation is another experience..."

Dee Delekisa-Koko

"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..."

Lufuno 'funie' Tshivhase

"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..."

Leigh Howard

"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..."

Nosipho Mahlangu

"Half price cocktails, yum! Make sure you go for those.Food is delicious, and burgers are available for veggies (better than the meat..."

Jaclyn Woods

"The go to place when all you need is a cocktail or beer and pizza to share with..."

_CarinAnne

"Personally I believe a well executed Jamaican themed restaurant is a sure winner. Classics like Bob Marley, Culture and Peter Tosh always ensure a..."

Chiko Kamba

"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..."

Aidan Van Vuuren

"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...."

Rudy.regal

"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..."

Ant Delport

"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..."

Kayren Sideria May

"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..."

Tessa Catherine Donne Randall

"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..."

Monu B

"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..."

Kayren May

"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..."

Tracy Poulter

"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..."

Piglet

"fairly simple place for a good meal and simple but user friendly seating,..."

Gus Rout

"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..."

Andrew Baird

"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..."

Bertrand Jorite

"Chilled vibes, great cocktails, delicious food. The happy hour is fantastic. R35 Hurricanes are a dangerous pleasure. The nachos are delicious...."

Joshua Adriaanse

"Had a super chilled time. Food was unique and really enjoyable.. lots of..."

Dominique May-Herron

"It is definitely a 'Jamaica me Crazy'. I love the food and customer service...."

Michael Kumordzi Tetteh

"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..."

Nick An

"Always my favorite Happy Hour spot. Great drinks and amazing food with the best service to..."

Dakota Geduld

"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..."

Lencol Meteyer

"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..."

Nombeko Ketelo

"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..."

Jarred Lambert

"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..."

Cassie Sandler

"The food and drinks was really nice. The pizzas are mouthwatering 😋. The service is up to standard with staff continuously checking up if you..."

Lango Lange

"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..."

Alwyn Bean

"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..."

John Hall

"Amazing place just I ordered nachos was so tasty . Great atmosphere although. However the TV needs to replaced ASAP especially in sport..."

Ayesha Anwar

"Love this place🌟 yummy food, great vibe. Friendly staff with an open upstairs seating option included 👍and a very nice cocktail range... With..."

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