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Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen, Toronto, ON
Award-winning

Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen

4.7
4.7
451 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Jamaican
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Jamaican, Caribbean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 792-8105
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Black, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Dadrian Coke
  • 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
    Private Dining for up to 12 guests, Non-private dining for up to 20 guests and Private Buyouts of either one of our floors or the entire restaurant!
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    King West
  • Cross Street
    King and Portland Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • 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.
    Island Time Happy Hour photo

What 451 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

NoiseModerate

451 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing food, excellent service and great vibes, great in all sense.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and perfect ambience! Everything about the restaurant and the experience while you’re dining there will be memorable! 

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great authentic Jamaican food. The place speaks for itself, as how busy it is.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 3 days ago

    Hi there, thank you for leaving us a great review. We hope to host you again soon!

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  4. Foodie

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The best Jamaican food we’ve ever had! Incredibly delicious, bold with flavors, wonderful music and impeccable service. Made for a memorable evening. Planning to return with friends and family in tow!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Foodie, thank you for your glowing review. We look forward to hosting you again soon, much love!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfectly prepared and served. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi there, thank you for your wonderful review. We would love to host you again soon!

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  6. KathMike

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Jerk chicken, peas and rice and some curry goat. All incredible. Great price and friendly service

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Kath, thank you for your kind review. We would love to host you again soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    amazing food for great value and the service is nice. got to make a reservation because it gets packed quick

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi there, thank you for your 5-star review. We hope to host you again soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    You use cardboard takeout containers for left overs from Somi Brands (FBXFK8). I called the container company and confirmed those boxes are NOT compost friendly because they are lined with plastic. Please switch to a compost friendly box. Excellent food and experience so let’s also help save the planet.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We'll forward this to our restaurant team for review and we hope to see you again!

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  9. KevinB

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food, great service, great vibe. Casual and welcoming.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Kevin, thank you for your wonderful review. We would love to see you again soon!

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  10. Grace

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Service and food was great, server kindly expedited our service as we were on a short business lunch and we made great time!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Grace, thank you for your great review. We would love to host you again soon!

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  11. SimpleFoodieGal

    Columbus

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    The service was great the cocktails were tasty and the food was delicious (oxtail stew & rice and peas).

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 30, 2023

    Hi SimpleFoodieGal, thank you for your 5-star review. We would love to host you again soon!

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  12. nk378

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
    Had to wait even though we had a reservation… everyone at the front waiting. Tables shouldn’t be available on opentable if the restaurant cant accommodate

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 30, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We apologize for the mishap and will forward this issue to our restaurant team for review. We hope to host you again soon for a better experience!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and great service. Oxtail 10/10 and the wings were so good that we ordered more to go

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 30, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to host you again soon.

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  14. DRSSE

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great service, dope food! Very impressed by the ambiance.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We hope to host you again soon!

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  15. KenW

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    My colleague and I had a wonderful time and meal it was his first time and my third. We started with the fry dumplings and plantain then we had the jerk chicken and pork they were both cooked perfectly. And, the drinks were popping!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi Ken, thank you for leaving us an amazing review. We'd love to host you again soon for more tasty eats and poppin' drinks :)

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  16. SheenaM

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Utterly spectacular. A must go, everything was delicious, unpretentious and mouthwatering- so glad we finally made it out. Exceeded high expectations! Thanks!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi Sheena, thank you for leaving us a glowing review. We hope to host you again soon, much love!

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  17. MississaugaBlondie

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This was a great spot to hit up, the appetizers were delicious! You have to do the jerk wings and jerk fries The pepper shrimp was a good size but I felt my portion smelt more spicy than it tasted. I had the oxtail and my partner had the curry goat. The oxtail was yummy and the rice if rice and peas is yummy too can be it’s own thing with gravy. My partner goes here almost weekly the food is yumm The aesthetic is nice too and the music is good not sure if is a DJ… I was seated up stairs at the bar so that was the only thing it can get busy and seating is limited

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for leaving us a thorough 5-star review! We're glad to enjoyed your meal with us and we'll forward your helpful feedback to our restaurant team. We would love to see both you and your partner again soon, much love!

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  18. KevinH

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent Jamaican food. We had the brunch menu and all our selections were excellent. Will definitely go again.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi Kevin, thank you for leaving us a wonderful review. We're happy you enjoyed brunching with us and we hope to see you again very soon!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Made me a fan of Jamaican chicken. Ambience, food, and service was very enjoyable.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We hope to see you again soon for more tasty eats!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing ambience and service! Good was pretty goodo too.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded 4 days ago

    Hi there, thank you for your 4-star review. We hope to host you again soon!

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  21. PabloH

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellence, Excellent, Excelencia, Excelentisimo!!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi Pablo, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We hope to host you again soon :)

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  22. TristonM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    took my mom here for her birthday and the food was amazing & tasted very authentic. left fully satisfied!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi Triston, thank you for your 5-star review. We're so glad to hear you and your mom enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you both again soon!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Cool vibe in the restaurant. Great atmosphere. Served and service was great. Food was excellent

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 27, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for leaving us a great review. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  24. Felicia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience3
    The food is delicious. Service is okay. We were seated upstairs, the neighboring tables beside us were way too close for comfort. We were seated and shortly after two other parties were seated right beside us. Other guests who arrived after us had their orders taken first. It took a while to get my drink after ordering, and it took a while to get the bill/pay when we finished. We heard a server offer other guests the option to add a 4th ackee and saltfish bite to their order, we would have opted for this if we were told about it. The drink was good, however. We'd consider coming back for the food. Hopefully the seating arrangements improve by then.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Felicia, thank you leaving us a 4-star review with some feedback. We're sorry to hear the service was slower than hoped for and we'll forward your feedback to our restaurant team for review. We hope to host you again soon for a better experience!

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  25. EEE101

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I would say the fried jerk chicken and waffles is the best!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi there, thank you leaving us a great review. We hope to host you again soon for more jerk chicken and waffles!

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  26. AaronH

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I have been to this restaurant a few times but this was OUTSTANDING. Not only was the service amazing but the food and drinks were wonderful. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our group and I was so grateful. We will definitely be back

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Aaron, thank you leaving us a wonderful review. We appreciate it and look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  27. BBBBBCCCCC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was amazing and everything that we ordered came to our table within ten minutes. The staff were lovely and the space was inviting

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi there, thank you leaving us a 5-star review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  28. slsw

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service4Ambience4
    Décor, service, and overall vibe of the restaurant was great. However, tables were way too close together and the food was decent, definitely not worth the price.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi slsw, thank you leaving us a review with some feedback. We'll forward your comments to our restaurant team for review and we hope to host you again soon!

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  29. SeanP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Excellent food and very friendly bartender. We only had bar table so didn’t get the whole experience. Would like to come back again for a regular seating.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Sean, thank you leaving us a great review. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  30. Debbie

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The service and food was amazing! I highly recommend the jerk wings.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Debbie, thank you leaving us a great review. We hope to host you again soon for more tasty jerk wings!

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  31. ChristopherP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, great ambiance, excellent service, tasty cocktails and delicious food. Would absolutely recommend.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Christopher, thank you leaving us a good review. We appreciate the recommendation and we hope to see you again soon!

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  32. Jessica

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Server was very helpful, food was delicious and drinks very uniquely named! I will be back over and over again!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Jessica, thank you leaving us a 5-star review. We're glad you had a great time and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  33. OcirO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
    Nice, cozy, unpretentious! I brought my folks visiting from Jamaica (they don’t be out much). They loved it. Only place of its kind in the downtown west, maybe in all of downtown. My Caribbean vegetable stew, fried plantain and fried okra were awesome, my guests enjoyed their jerk pork, and ox-tail stew (rice n peas). The chef definitely did his thing. Our waitress was nice, patient and helpful. She helped me get right after the bar put too much ice 🧊 in my scotch at first. Nice experience at Chubby’s! 4 stars (for the ice), 5 stars for the people (Hostess, waitress, and chef). Cheers!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Ocir, thank you leaving us an amazing review. We're happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your experience while dining with us and we hope to host you again soon!

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  34. LaurianB

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    From the ambiance to the food and service, Chubby's was a delight. I love how they made the place feel like it was in the Caribbean, with colorful decor and a killer playlist. I had the chickpea curry with plantain and eggplant with the ackee and saltfish as my starter. My date loved the kale salad with jerk shrimp. I didn't have room for dessert, but I think I might need to go back and give it a whirl!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Laurian, thank you leaving us a wonderful review. We're happy to hear you had a great time while dining with us and we hope to see you again soon to try our dessert!

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  35. YaseenM

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A great vibe and experience. Will go again in the near future.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Yaseen, thank you leaving us a 5-star review. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  36. AbigailB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was 100% delicious. Service was impressively prompt. Staff were knowledgeable and gave great recommendations as to what would be the best choices for our group. Decor and ambience was amazing and really felt like we were in the Caribbean. We will definitely visit again!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Abigail, thank you leaving us a glowing review. We hope to host you again soon for more tasty eats and Caribbean vibes!

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  37. LyneV

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Wonderful dinner experience. The salad and entrees were awesome. Our server was so attentive and welcoming. The ambiance is cosy. We will be back!

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 13, 2023

    Hi Lyne, thank you leaving us a great review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  38. Alisha

    Pittsburgh

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and welcoming.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 21, 2023

    Hi Alisha, thank you leaving us a kind review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  39. Sophie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Atmosphere was great, food was delicious, please try their Rum punch

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 13, 2023

    Hi Sophie, thank you leaving us a glowing review. We hope to see you again soon for more tasty rum punch!

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  40. JacquelineM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Delicious food! Great service! Great decor and vibe! Go eat there now.

    Chubby's Jamaican KitchenResponded on November 13, 2023

    Hi Jacqueline, thank you leaving us a wonderful review. We hope to host you again soon, much love from Chubby's!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen using the Order Online button. Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 792-8105.

Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 44 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
  • Neighbourhood
    King West
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Black, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Dadrian Coke
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • 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
    Private Dining for up to 12 guests, Non-private dining for up to 20 guests and Private Buyouts of either one of our floors or the entire restaurant!
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