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(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen, Los Angeles, CA

(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen

3.8
3.8
362 Reviews
$30 and under
Jamaican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
(abeautifullife) Jamaican was founded in 2013. Our Culinary style draws from our Jamaican heritage with Asian & Indian influences. Using generational family recipes as our guide, we take our guests on a culinary journey with exuberant & bright flavors.

At our Second Location, (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen, we have expanded our vision with farm to table ingredients which are sustainably sourced. Here, we have crafted a culinary sweet spot that reimagines modern Jamaican cuisine through a prism of playful sophistication. Curating a space where the energy of Downtown LA, and a calm Caribbean breeze collide. Mixing up cocktails that takes you on an Island vacation, enhanced by the sounds of our Resident DJs spinning Hip Hop Dancehall, and Reggae.

From the moment you walk into the space you are transported to the cozy confines of our family's living room, with inviting textures & a welcoming crew that invites you to become a part of our ever-unfolding story, & our extended family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Jamaican, Contemporary American, Caribbean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (213) 265-7763
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have a variety of catering and special event options. Please feel free to email us at info@abeautifullifejamaican.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Area
    Little Tokyo
  • Parking details
    Retail Parking Located at 235 San Pedro st. Street Parking also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Rum Punch Thursday's

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for $30 Bottomless Rum Punch Every Thursday!
    Bottomless Rum Punch Thursday's photo
  • Bottomless Mimosas Weekends

    Multiple dates available
    perfectly paired with our bold island flavors and laid-back vibes. Whether you're catching up with friends, celebrating something special, or just indulging in some well-deserved "me time," we’ve got your glass covered—again and again. Come sip, savor, and soak up the good energy. Your weekend starts here. 🌴✨ 📍 Reserve your table now—because brunch waits for no one!
    Bottomless Mimosas Weekends photo

Offers

  • Bottomless Mimosas

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm,Fri - Sat - 11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Join us for 1.5 Hours of Bottomless Mimosas available ALL DAY Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

    Bottomless Mimosas photo

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abeautifulife Jamaican Kitchen is a vibrant hidden gem in DTLA. Known for its "amazing food" and lively atmosphere, it offers creative dishes like oxtail mac and cheese, and "great music" that enhances the dining experience. While some reviews mention service delays, the "attentive staff" and "great vibes" often make up for it.

362 Reviews
  1. Reanna

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited for our food over a hr. The waiter visited us once. When we finally received food it was hot on the outside cold on the inside. Over priced for what I received. Bad quality. The restaurant was too dark to even see what I was eating. 5/10 do not recommend

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  2. Damichia

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! Clean and friendly! Will go back

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  3. Nathan

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Absolutely horrible… way too crowded even when seated. Only had 1 waitress reservation was for 7:45pm didn’t get our food till 10:00pm. The old lady tried to make it right with kind words but overall horrible experience.. then had the nerves to charge 18% gradtuide on top

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  4. Johnaea

    Atlanta2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Upon arrival we were not greeted or welcomed in. The ordering became a bit confusing as we were told during ordering that certain items ran out when I feel we should of been told in advance. I ordered the jerk chicken wings which was accompanied by the rice and cabbage. While my date ordered the oxtail plate. The rice was extremely dry for both my date and I, as he had to ask for extra sauce for the rice. His oxtail plate came with 4 oxtails that looked like they were made for a toddler. The waiter did not look like he wanted to do his job but was just there. The lighting was too dark as I couldn’t read the menu as well as the font on the menu was a bit small. The whole experience and food was a 0/10 I will not be returning but I hope they take something into consideration for future customers thank you! Oh and they automatically add gratuity to your total other than that I would not have tipped!
    (abeautifullife) Jamaican KitchenResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Johnaea Thank you for providing us with your feedback. The menu items that you ordered are some of our most popular and it looks like we missed the mark on the day of your visit. We would love to invite you back and have the opportunity to wow you with our amazing food!

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  5. Diamond

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Will not be coming back. An hour long wait for our food. All guests in the building were nearly screaming at the top of their lungs the entirety of time we were there. I understand having fun with friends but also having the restaurants music blaring throughout the room, made any normal conversation close to impossible. We appreciate the chef for all the hard work but the food lacked flavor all together and the prices were high for the food that was given. If it’s a birthday and all you want is a $55 alcohol punch bowl, hookah and what seemed to be a half time show, then this place is for you.
    (abeautifullife) Jamaican KitchenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We do tend to foster a lot of community and sometimes we do have a more lively crowd dining with us. We pride ourselves on curating and experience everyone can enjoy. We deeply appreciate your feedback and would love the opportunity to correct your experience.

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  6. Tiffany

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I came here on a Tuesday after work, and were seated right away. The restaurant is really cute, and the music is even better. Even though the food and drinks were really delicious, the reason I had to drop the rating was because we were charged full price for the items we ordered that were on the happy hour menu. We didn’t realize it until later when we looked at our receipts and compared it to their posted happy hour menu.
    (abeautifullife) Jamaican KitchenResponded 7 days ago
    Hello, our apologies, our happy hour menu is usually for special event or certain occasions, however, we are so glad you enjoyed yourself and the food. We hope that you join us again, sorry for any confusion

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Our server diamond was the best. Friend snapped 10/10 also Alil spicy.

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  8. SALTresident305

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My mom and I had the most amazing meal with the most amazing service. The vibe in the restaurant is energetic. Can be loud with the good music and patrons combined. Highly recommend. Oxtail Mac, meat pie, stewed chicken, watermelon. YUM!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot on the weekend! Vibes were great and so was the food!!

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  10. LAClassic55

    Los Angeles45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were excellent, Rice and Peas great taste a bit dry. Jerk chicken awesome and Shrimp Garlic Fries perfect. I didn’t care for Hookah being smoked inside.

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FAQs

(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 265-7763.

(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen is rated 3.8 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen

243 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3808

Additional information

  • Area
    Little Tokyo
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Jamaican, Contemporary American, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Retail Parking Located at 235 San Pedro st. Street Parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 265-7763
  • Catering
    We have a variety of catering and special event options. Please feel free to email us at info@abeautifullifejamaican.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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