MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL

Health grade
C · 75/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 12%
Diner rating
4.5 ★ · 1,512 reviews
Violations
2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 3 basic
Last inspected
Feb 2026

Its most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 cited 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 12% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.5 from 1,512 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (75/100)

Get directions Call (407) 699-8800

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (75/100)
Violations
7 total — 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
10173 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Seafood
Categories
Jamaican restaurant, Bar & grill, Caribbean restaurant, Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Seafood restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1512 reviews)
Seats
50
Phone
(407) 699-8800
Website
Official website
Photo of MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL
Photo: Mark's Jamaican Bar and Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,512 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 4.1 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, freshness and temperature appears most often — 23% of the corpus, averaging 3.8.

Of the 22 rated reviews, 19 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. No one in this corpus comments on the state of the room at all. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (19 of 22).

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a C (75/100) with 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 3 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. The visit behind that grade was February 6, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 12% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited employee health knowledge.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Mark’s Jamaican Bar & Grill is the BEST restaurant ever! I’ve had their brown stew fish and curry shrimp with rice and peas, cabbage and sweet plantains. The food is always fresh and delicious! The service is amazing!!! I’d highly recommend!

  • June 28, 2026

    Was so great best spot for me

  • June 12, 2026

    I called to order and whoever was on the phone was VERY RUDE

  • June 11, 2026

    Curry goat was so flavorful, chicken soup was delicious and everything was so affordable and came out fast!

  • June 9, 2026

    authentic jamaican dishes very tasty 😋

  • June 5, 2026

    The waitresswas so friendly and gave me really helpful food recommendations. Foods are very good. Will definitely come back again.

  • May 28, 2026

    Food was so good 👍

  • May 24, 2026

    This place has gotten another satisfying customer.. The food is amazing, Reasonable prices and customer service Is top Notch quality!!! The lady at the register was so welcoming and she did not lie, The food is AMAZING.. this is our new spot when we visit Orlando

  • May 23, 2026

    Very good food

  • May 19, 2026

    Great food and large portions!

  • May 6, 2026

    I have three stars because the lady on the phone was nice! Chicken was pretty dry, no bread and no jerk sauce was with the order. I ordered on Uber

  • April 30, 2026

    The food is delicious! Would definitely recommend the oxtail and rice and peas. First time trying today and it was absolutely amazing

  • April 26, 2026

    The food was 10/10 Down to the bone good. Enjoyed everything.

  • April 24, 2026

    Mark’s Jamaican hit the spot. I had the oxtails and jerk chicken with rice and peas, plus a couple Red Stripes, and everything was packed with flavor. The oxtails were tender and rich, the jerk chicken had that good smoky spice, and the rice and peas pulled the whole plate together perfectly. Great portions, good Caribbean flavor, and exactly the kind of meal you want when you’re craving real comfort food. Definitely coming back.

  • April 23, 2026

    Food was fast and hot and damn near the best chicken I've ever had. Great spot

  • April 19, 2026

    Super friendly staff and excellent food! Will be back!

  • April 16, 2026

    I’m not typically someone who leaves reviews, but after my experience here, I felt compelled to share. From the moment I walked in, I was disappointed by the customer service. The receptionist (an older, fair-skinned Black woman with glasses) did not greet me at all. I approached the counter while she was assisting a Caucasian male customer, and I observed her being warm, friendly, smiling, and engaging with him as he finished his meal. However, when it was my turn, her demeanor completely changed. She did not smile, did not say hello or welcome, and her tone felt very cold and dismissive. When I asked questions about the menu—specifically about the Rasta pasta and whether I could purchase a single crab cluster—she seemed visibly annoyed, as if my questions were an inconvenience. I arrived around 12:30 PM but didn’t receive my food until 1:09 PM, which is over a 40-minute wait for a pasta dish. Unfortunately, the food itself was also disappointing. While it was well-seasoned, the pasta was extremely overcooked—the noodles were very soft, and the vegetables were also overdone. When I went back to the counter to express my concerns and ask about alternatives, her response was simply, “What do you want to do?” with no effort to offer solutions or assist me. I explained that I only had about 15 minutes before I had to return to class and asked if there was anything readily available. I ended up ordering oxtails with cabbage and peas and rice, which I would rate about a 7/10.…

  • April 13, 2026

    Best Jamaican food I have ever tasted in my life! Mark’s hosted a party for us, and the stew beef and curry chicken or the best I’ve ever had! Wonderful service and all the food was off the charts! I highly recommend Mark’s for great service and Jamaican cuisine that I’ll knock your socks off!

  • April 10, 2026

    This was my first experience with Mark’s Jamaican bar and grill. I found it on google and decided to try because of the reviews. Let me tell you, I was so happy that I did! First they’re very easy to find and have plenty of parking! Walking into the restaurant, the aesthetic makes me feel like I’m visiting Jamaica! The owner and staff are very warm and welcoming with the best customer service that I have ever had! But most importantly, the food was AMAZING! The flavors were on point. The only jamaican food that can rival this one, is some I have had in Jamaica! I wish I could order delivery to CT. Anytime I go back to Florida, I will DEFINITELY be going back to Mark’s Jamaican Bar And Grill!

  • April 5, 2026

    One of the best Jamaican restaurant last I have eaten at in my 30 years in the US

  • April 5, 2026

    This is not to be missed if you enjoy Jamaican food. I got my Florida driver's license a couple of weeks ago and decided to celebrate. So I chose to try Mark's Jamaican Bar & Grill. Since I couldn't eat meat, I had oxtail gravy over peas & rice, cabbage and fried plantains. It was delish!!! I enjoyed my leftovers the next couple of days for sure. Summary: Food - 5, Service - 5+, Ambiance (homey) - 5. The owner Mark, does the cooking and is a very gracious host. Zaire was our very sweet server.

  • April 3, 2026

    The first time I went to Marks Jamician Restaurant Grill and Bar the food was great. I then introduced my sister, again the meal was great, we had the curry goat and oxtail so delicious. Today my sister, her husband and I went again, we had the jerk chicken as an appetizer and curry goat/oxtail as our main dish. They food was so amazing as usual. Washed down by their famous red stripe beer and ginger beer. You are one in a million Mark.

Overall Score

60 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    8 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 6, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  2. October 20, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • FUJI YAMA SUSHI INC OF ORLANDO

    4.3★ nearby

  • CHINA GOURMET

    3.8★ 0.1 mi away

  • DOMINOS

    3.6★ 0.1 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 6, 2026