Jamaika Flava

Jamaika Flava is a Syracuse restaurant with dinner as its focus. The name plays on the word flavor and nods to Jamaica, which is a good clue to the kind of seasoning and cooking diners can look for. It’s the sort of place people seek out when they want a hearty evening meal with some Caribbean character.

Syracuse has several restaurants that celebrate Caribbean cooking, and this one is tied into the city’s downtown business community. It’s a natural dinner stop after work or on a weekend night when you want something different from the usual downtown choices.

What to Know

• It’s a dinner-focused restaurant, so it fits an evening out in Syracuse.
• The name points to Jamaican flavors, which makes it a good match for fans of island-style cooking.
• The restaurant is a member of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse.