Cool Runnings Restaurant & Bar

501 Center St, Michigan City
(219) 210-3885

Recent Reviews

Jennifer Wey Fang

I can't imagine eating a meal here and not being full! We got the beef patty, curry chicken (pictured), and stew chicken. Kids devoured the rice and beans like there was no tomorrow. The sauces are very flavorful, and the candied yams are VERY sweet. Service makes you feel right at home. For families with young kids, they have high chairs and changing tables!Kid-friendliness: High chairs and changing table

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Beans

fred conner

I really enjoyed the cabbage that I got with the jerk chicken and jerk rib tips. I see a lot of people raving about the beef patties and crab patties but I can’t say I cared for them. I was expecting something resembling an empanada however these were wrapped in a rather thick flaky crust. It was good but just not to my taste. Everything else was amazing. Definitely will be going back to try some of the other dishes. Also our waitress was very helpful

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Reggae Cabbage & Beef, Jerk Chicken with Fried Plantains & Ref Beans and Rice

Melissa

BEWARE they add a 20% service fee to your bill. It makes me mad because even though I am typically a good tipper, I still like to choose at the end of my meal depending on the type of service that I get. Usually this happens at restaurants where the prices are higher which this restaurant does have however I did not see it advertised anywhere of this practice. On a positive note, food was good. Loved the spices and I couldn't get enough of the sauces. Great portions. It did seem like they were short staffed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Coconut Shrimp

Elisha Dulworth

Amazing place to eat food atmosphere and staff AMAZING would drive 2 hours here again. Shay & Jermaine were amazing and so friendly and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken White, Shrimp Tacos

BlackandWhiteLove

Delicious food and friendly people. When are y’all opening back up! We miss you!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Cashawn JustcallmiCash

We were in the area for a gurls trip, right next door to this place for 4 days. It was never open. Several people came and went, but the restaurant never opened.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ace

Service wasn't good, but the food was so good I don't even care. I can't wait to eat here again.

Food: 5

Service: 1

Cadet Katie

What a true gem of a place! We've been here about 5 times so far. The food is phenomenal! We love sitting out in the patio area in the summer. I love the fried plantains. The service can lack at times but it's worth the wait for the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry Meal Rice and Beans and Steamed Cabbage, Goat Curry, Coconut Shrimp, Red Beans & Rice, BBQ Jerk Chicken Wings with Mac and Cheese and Red Beans and Rice and Beans, Red Beans, Jerk Wings, Catfish, Wings, Goat, Jerk Chicken with Fried Plantains & Ref Beans and Rice

Stephen Y.

Awesome food and service.. good prices.. had the jerk chicken beans and rice great ambience music videos and a live band

Melissa South

My husband and I like to try little "hole in the wall" places. Cool Runnings is at the top of our list now and we will definitely go back to this place! Friendly waitress and delicious food! I imagine this food is as close to authentic Jamaican as Indiana can get! Hats off to the cooks here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Beans & Rice, Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Jerk Wings, Jerk Chicken with Fried Plantains & Ref Beans and Rice

Maya Q.

We had a friend visiting from out of town and came here for dinner. The downside was we had to wait a while for a table, and the food was slow to come out. It was also a little expensive. However, there was a large meal presented and everything was very delicious! I am usually not a big meat eater but couldn't resist trying oxtail. It was very soft and tender, with a lot of flavor, and very filling. My husband was very excited about his Mac and cheese but didn't think the pineapple bowl added much. Our friend ordered the chicken and said it was delicious, well cooked and flavorful. We would come again but might order for carryaway next time.

Glen B.

They are amazing!!! Staff are happy and nice, food is over and above excellent every time we have been there. Fair prices. Can't wait to go back again. Thank you

Charity Harvey

Such a great experience...food atmosphere and service was all top notch. Plus, the owner came out to meet my husband and I! Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken with Fried Plantains & Ref Beans and Rice

Jorge Arteaga

If there were more stars to fill I’d keep going ! Food was SO TASTY AND VERY WELL COOKED . Me and the wife stopped by and it was a great choice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Beans & Rice, Crab Rolls, Jerk Chicken with Fried Plantains & Ref Beans and Rice

Nancy Palmer

Good food. Fast service. I will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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