Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine & Event Space

711 W Howard St, Evanston
(847) 868-8226

Recent Reviews

Joneice B.

Came by for a sponsored event but I was early and enjoyed a drink at the bar. I ordered Vodka & Cranberry as it was discounted for Happy Hour. Bar area is bright. Service was quick. My bill included 18% gratuity. I really dislike when this is added automatically. I like to tip in cash. Anyhoo, place is lovely. Hope to come patronize this Black owned business for brunch. I noted they advertise a mimosa package and the owner stated they have oxtail omelet.

Iris P.

As my first Yelp event of the year, this was such a great one to start off at! I've never had Jamaican cuisine before, but WOW everything that was put out for us was so delicious we had so many food items to choose from and it was such a good vibe and the outcome was great for a Wednesday night! I got to meet so many amazing people and I'm very grateful that I was able to come to this event. The inside is beautiful and I can't wait to go back and listen to live music or even have a drink or two up on the rooftop or courtyard in the summer everyone who works there is so sweet and accommodating!

Esther Wynn

Relationship are formed thereParking: Right behind location and it’s guarded.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Sauce, Rib Tips

Laura Williams

Delicious food ... welcoming / attentive staff ... I'll be back next time in the evening to enjoy the band ... One Love y'all!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ItzaA Varela-Huerta

Excellent place, delicious food and also cocktails. Amazing service and a relaxed atmosphere to try the food and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Janice Ayeni

Most delicious food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Dinner, Jerk Sauce, Rib Tips

Anica F

I always come back for the service. I never have complaints about it. I always sit at the bar or the rooftop when it's open. Recently, they decided to remove the oxtail rolls from the menu and that was also 1 of the only reasons I go because besides those I know better tasting Caribbean restaurants. I'm not so sure I'll take the drive to go here now. Jerk chicken and estovitch are good. My friend wasn't a fan of their seafood pasta. I always get the oxtail gravy on the side because the rice and peas are always dry

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Rolls, Chicken Dinner

NiNi F.

I always come back for the service. I never have complaints about it. I always sit at the bar or the rooftop when it's open. Recently, they decided to remove the oxtail rolls from the menu and that was also 1 of the only reasons I go because besides those I know better tasting Caribbean restaurants. Not sure I'll take the drive anymore to frequent this place. Jerk chicken and estovitch are good. My friend wasn't a fan of their seafood pasta. I always get the oxtail gravy on the side because the rice and peas are always dry.

laderia lee

My husband asked for a straw the waiter told him to get it hisself on our anniversary, the waiter Yakiesha had the worst attitude and all the food lacked flavor. lobster Mac and cheese was a waste of my time why the bread crumbs on top of it .. soo disappointed .. decor is beautiful tho

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Michael Brinson

I've been coming to GTG since before they moved to their current location. Years upon years. The food is good af but the service has always been ugh inducing. This time I wait to be seated for a good 5 min. in their sparsely occupied restaurant. The bar was a bit full but not the tables. After a busser finds the hostess for me she seats me. I wait for a ridiculous amount of time just to have the same woman turn out to be who takes my order. I order their Jerk chicken and a Red Stripe. The food came out in a timely manner and was as good as I remembered (it had been awhile bc my last experience was also tragic) but the Red Stripe never came. She never checked in. I finished eating and waited and waited until my empty water was filled by a different (I presume) busser and I told him I was ready for my check. He informed the bartender who looked at me and confirmed. I waited again thinking the bartender doesnt want to do the servers job. The first busser asks if I was good and I told him I'm waiting on my check. He informs the bartender and the server both of them meet at the register, at which point they both look at me and ask if I still want the Red Stripe. I say no. The bartender drops the check. There's no apology from either woman for botching the order. I then notice an 18% gratuity automatically added!! ? I wait some more and the busser that filled my water is the one who eventually picks up the check to finalize it with the bartender. I was there the good side of an hour and I'm a fast eater. That being said, I will continue to get food from here (for now) but this is most assuredly the LAST time I dine in. UGH!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Ala Carte

Scimone Williams

Good food, but they run out of food quickly, and their cabbage isn't steamed. It's tossed like a salad, which is something to consider if you prefer traditional soul food. My Oxtail didn't have a lot of meat on the bone either.Vegetarian options: Vegetable sidesKid-friendliness: Kids are welcome upstairs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

J N

Really not what it used to be. The cabbage tasted old with a foul smell. Oxtail was tasty but had little flesh. And a Jamaican restaurant with no plantain on a Sunday ? Very disappointed for $45. Otherwise good atmosphere and service but the food is now what it used to be.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Christine Jones

This was my first time trying Good to Go cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised. The Curry Chicken was soo good. The portions were huge, where I was able to have some for another meal. Excellent service, I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Jerk Sauce

Rashad D.

While the look and feel of this restaurant is good on a Friday night. The music on point a calm warm welcoming Jamaican vibe. The ox tails are not worth the dynamic pricing of 40.00. The price on the menu should be the price charged. The Mac and cheese ( with 1.00 up charge ) shouldn't have the day old reheated look, and the dish it's served in should be full. As should the steamed cabbage although not a full bowl still juicy. My meal wasn't that bad and was good The starburst drink was very good and not iced or watered down. once I realized the ox tails didn't come with rice and switched my Mac and cheese for rice and peas. My meal felt more home grown. And the Carmel cake although a tad on the dry side was worth the 9.00. Please note to support its workers this restaurant has an auto gratuity of 18.00%.

Jeanette Goza

First time. Will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine & Event Space

711 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 868-8226