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Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen

Name: Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
Address: 104 Portland St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2N2
Telephone: (416) 792-8105
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

CAN$31 to CAN$50

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

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Neighbourhood gem
Hot spot

Inspired by the warmth and vibrancy of Jamaica’s culture and people, Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen is a take on traditional Jamaican cooking balanced with relevant culinary twists. Co-founded as a passion project by Gusto 54 founder Janet Zuccarini and Angela Lawrence, Gusto 54’s Chief Culture Officer, Chubby’s is a celebration of their long friendship, and their love and respect for the island’s food and all the amazing Jamaican cooks they know.

Located in a circa-1890 row house re-envisioned by Partisans Architects and interior designer Wendy Haworth, Chubby’s boasts two floors of seating, two bars, and two outdoor patios. It melds old and new, inside and out to create a transporting dining experience complete with delicious Caribbean cooking, eclectic design and soulful hospitality. Chubby's is also a Michelin Guide CA - rated restaurant.

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Executive chef: Dadrian Coke

MICHELIN Plate
2022

From the OpenTable editors: It’s always island time at this laid-back Jamaican restaurant, which draws regulars for sensational jerk chicken and oxtail stew, best paired with a hibiscus mojito or two. There’s a popular back patio for the warmer months, but the tropical vacation vibes are just as strong indoors thanks to a lush, plant-lined dining room.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Jamaican, Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(416) 792-8105
Website
http://www.chubbysjamaicankitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Inspired by home-style cooking infused with the warmth and vibrancy of Jamaica’s culture and people, Chubby’s is a celebration of our love and respect for the island’s food and all the amazing Jamaican cooks we know. We will lovingly prepare your favourite dishes to serve at your next occasion.
Private party facilities
Immerse yourself in authentic Jamaican cuisine and vibrant ambiance. Your private space awaits, complete with custom menus showcasing our island-inspired dishes. Let us whisk you away to Jamaica's shores for an unforgettable dining experience infused with Caribbean charm.
Private party contact
Meg: (416) 792-8105

Location
104 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
King West
Cross Street
King and Portland Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Chubby's Love Weekend Monday Brunch
CA$45.00 per person
17 Feb 2025 only
Enjoy out 3 Course Brunch and Welcome Cocktail to round out the Love Weekend festivities!
Island Time Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Happy Hour With An Island Vibe! Join us Monday to Friday for the perfect afternoon treat. Sips and Eats starting from $6.

Popular dishes

Saltfish Fritters*CA$15.00
Mango-lime-papaya salsa
Pepper ShrimpCA$19.00
Garlic butter, scotch bonnet; house-made hardough bread points
Ackee and Saltfish Bites*CA$15.00
Sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes fried dumplings
Slow-Baked Jerk WingsCA$19.00
Wild honey, scotch bonnet dust, lime zest festival
Jerk Chips & DipCA$9.50
Root vegetables, scotch bonnet dust, spicy aioli, mango pineapple sauce

Market Fresh

Add Protein: Jerk chicken $10, Jerk chicken breast $12, Jerk pork $7, Jerk shrimp $11

Kale and Pomegranate SaladCA$18.00
Roasted squash, pomegranate, almonds, toasted pepitas goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Watercress and Papaya SaladCA$18.00
Avocado, papaya, toasted cashews, tamarind vinaigrette
Mixed Greens and Mango SaladCA$18.00
Mango, radish, artisan lettuce, toasted coconut chips, sweet pecan, guava vinaigrette.

Jerk Pit Grill

Jerk Chicken
Wood fire grilled marinated chicken; chubby's slaw
- SmallCA$16.00
- MediumCA$23.00
- LargeCA$45.00
Jerk PorkCA$24.00
Wood fire grilled pork shoulder, sauteed seasonal greens
Jerk ShrimpCA$24.00
Wood fire grilled jerk shrimp; chubby's slaw

Big it Up

Curry ChickenCA$19.00
House-made curry spice, pineapple chutney; jasmine rice
Curry GoatCA$22.00
House-made curry spice, mango chutney; jasmine rice
Oxtail StewCA$25.00
Braised butter beans and herbs; rice & peas
Caribbean Veggie StewCA$18.00
Sweet potato, corn, beans coconut milk; jasmine rice
Curry Shrimp*CA$23.00
House-made curry spice; served with jasmine rice
Chubby's Jerk BurgerCA$22.00
Angus beef, jerk seasoning, mango salsa, pickles, charred lettuce
Pan-Seared Snapper Fillet*CA$28.00
Brown stew sauce, sweet potato, coconut steamed greens
Port Royal Mac & Cheese*CA$19.00
Saltfish, corn, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, toasted panko
Curried Chick Peas & Plantain HashCA$19.50
House-made curry spice; grilled eggplant, roasted tomato, pickled brussel sprouts

Pon di Side

Seasonal Sautéed GreensCA$9.00
Fried PlantainCA$10.50
Jasmine RiceCA$7.00
Rice & PeasCA$7.00
FriesCA$8.00
Chubby's SlawCA$7.00
Fried OkraCA$11.00
FestivalCA$7.00
Jerk TempehCA$8.00
Fried DumplingsCA$6.00
Oxtail GravyCA$4.00

Sweet Tings

Rum & Raisin Bread PuddingCA$14.00
Rum caramel sauce; vanilla ice cream
Chubbys Rum CakeCA$14.00
Dried fruits, rum cream sauce
Carrot CakeCA$13.00
Spiced butter cream; vanilla ice cream
Cornmeal PuddingCA$12.00
Candied corn nuts, coconut corn sauce, coconut ice cream
Ice CreamCA$6.00
One scoop: vanilla or rum & raisin or coconut

What 971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen in Toronto offers a delightful Caribbean experience with "amazing food", a lively atmosphere, and friendly service. Guests rave about the "authentic cuisine" and standout dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail stew, and ackee bites. The restaurant's "vibrant ambiance" and extensive gluten-free options make it a versatile choice for any occasion.

971 Reviews

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Anthony
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal and service was extraordinary. It was my wife’s first time dining here. She was very happy with the meal, drinks, service, and overall ambience.
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Xavier
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best kept secrets in this city! Went there with a couple friends and the curry goat, jerk chicken, oxtail stew, coleslaw and Scotch bonnet aoli were to die for! Will be coming back here again!!
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Jhadean
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great experience. However, The rice w peas and white rice was very questionable. Didn’t seem fresh and authentic at all. The goat meat, jerk pork and plantain was amazing!!
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Wayne
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the BEST JAMAICAN FOOD ME AND MY WIFE EVER HAD !!!!!
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Thelma
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. The food was yummy Zack our server was amazing. The only thing is they stop serving alcohol at 10pm
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MarcinM
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place, great food, music was a bit loud but if that is taken care of it's a great place to eat!!
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Kat
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a second time there and wont be our last. Everything was amazing. We had the oxtail, curry chicken, plantain mash and everything was do die for. Also the fried plantain is always cook to perfection. Eating here is like eating all my grandmas recipes but better. Shhh dont tell her.
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Christine
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Portions were extremely small, even for a winterlicious menu. And it just wasn't that good. My aunt didn't finish her chicken, her ackee and salt fish was extremely fishy tasting. Never had salt fish taste like that, ever. The chicken and pork lacked in flavor. Definitely not authentic. If I blind tasted the carrot cake, I'd never guess that was the flavor. Hardly any difference between the vanilla and rum-raisin ice cream. I was actually really disappointed. The server also made us feel rushed, even after only being there for an hour. It just wasn't a great experience which was such a let down after all the hype over the restaurant.
Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 3 days ago
Hi Christine, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are sorry to hear that there were elements of your experience that we could have improved upon. We value all feedback and will share these insights with our team. Thank you, and we hope to host you again.
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Beverley
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were very accommodating as we arrived early for our reservation. The atmosphere was nice and we were able to converse without any issues. Had winterlicious menu and price was good. We ordered take out as well but portion seemed small. The soup had great flavour however, was a little salty. Would recommend as it was a nice experience.
Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 5 days ago
Hi Beverley, thank you for joining us for Winterlicious! We're glad you had a nice experience and look forward to seeing you again!
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Tenika
Toronto
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good use of a small space. Sat at the bar. It was a tight squeeze. Hopefully next time I can get a table
Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for visiting us, Tenika! We’re glad you made the most of the space at the bar and hope to welcome you back for a table seating experience next time.
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FAQs

Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 792-8105.

Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 971 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen

104 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
King and Portland Street
Area
King West
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Jamaican, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.chubbysjamaicankitchen.com/
Phone number
(416) 792-8105
Catering
Inspired by home-style cooking infused with the warmth and vibrancy of Jamaica’s culture and people, Chubby’s is a celebration of our love and respect for the island’s food and all the amazing Jamaican cooks we know. We will lovingly prepare your favourite dishes to serve at your next occasion.
Private party facilities
Immerse yourself in authentic Jamaican cuisine and vibrant ambiance. Your private space awaits, complete with custom menus showcasing our island-inspired dishes. Let us whisk you away to Jamaica's shores for an unforgettable dining experience infused with Caribbean charm.
Private party contact
Meg: (416) 792-8105

Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate

Private dining

Additional information

Chubby's Love Weekend Monday Brunch

Island Time Happy Hour

Jerk Chicken

Curry Chicken

Chubby's Rum Punch

Likkle Bites

Saltfish Fritters*CA$15.00

Pepper ShrimpCA$19.00

Ackee and Saltfish Bites*CA$15.00

Slow-Baked Jerk WingsCA$19.00

Jerk Chips & DipCA$9.50

Market Fresh

Kale and Pomegranate SaladCA$18.00

Watercress and Papaya SaladCA$18.00

Mixed Greens and Mango SaladCA$18.00

Jerk Pit Grill

Jerk Chicken

Jerk PorkCA$24.00

Jerk ShrimpCA$24.00

Big it Up

Curry ChickenCA$19.00

Curry GoatCA$22.00

Oxtail StewCA$25.00

Caribbean Veggie StewCA$18.00

Curry Shrimp*CA$23.00

Chubby's Jerk BurgerCA$22.00

Pan-Seared Snapper Fillet*CA$28.00

Port Royal Mac & Cheese*CA$19.00

Curried Chick Peas & Plantain HashCA$19.50

Pon di Side

Seasonal Sautéed GreensCA$9.00

Fried PlantainCA$10.50

Jasmine RiceCA$7.00

Rice & PeasCA$7.00

FriesCA$8.00

Chubby's SlawCA$7.00

Fried OkraCA$11.00

FestivalCA$7.00

Jerk TempehCA$8.00

Fried DumplingsCA$6.00

Oxtail GravyCA$4.00

Sweet Tings

Rum & Raisin Bread PuddingCA$14.00

Chubbys Rum CakeCA$14.00

Carrot CakeCA$13.00

Cornmeal PuddingCA$12.00

Ice CreamCA$6.00

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Review summary

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