Rhythm & Spice Restaurant
- Neighborhood: Ashburn/West Lawn / Ford City
- 2501 W. 79th St.
- Chicago, IL 60652
- 773-476-5600
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This casual Ashburn eatery has a Caribbean vibe and focuses on foods from Jamaica. Menu highlights include jerk chicken and catfish (which are grilled on a custom-made charcoal grill), curried goat, oxtail stew, brown stew chicken and ackee and salt fish (tropical fruit sautéed with onions, peppers and salted, dried cod), which is a national dish of Jamaica. Be sure to try a side of festival, slightly sweet bread that's similar to hush puppies. Lunch specials are offered Monday-Friday.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Campbell and 79th.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 79/79th; 49A South Western.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; closed Sunday-Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Caribbean, Jamaican, Soul Food, and Vegetarian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of four or more only.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. Menu offers choices like chicken tenders, cheeseburgers and grilled cheese. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Specialties:
- Curried goat, jerk chicken, callallo and dumplings, oxtail stew. Festival, johnny cakes.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Capacity: 24
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"What a great meal! Great..."
By Nicole from Chicago, IL, April 17, 2007
What a great meal! Great food, very welcoming, the owners were incredibly helpful and enthusiastic about their food. Off the beaten track for north...
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"Recently visited R&S and again..."
By Barb from Evergreen Park, IL, February 20, 2007
Recently visited R&S and again the jerk chicken is the best on the south side. Also try the rice & peas with stir fry veggies. Large portions and...
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"They catered an event for..."
By Dee from Chicago, IL, July 11, 2006
They catered an event for me & the food was FABULOUS; everyone raved about it! I wish they were closer to my home or had delivery.
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