Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar

Name: Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar
Address: 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55404-4278
Telephone: (612) 345-5637
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

95 Reviews

$30 and under

Jamaican

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AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN JERK, FROM AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN JERKS
Jamaicans have been embodying the Natural, Local, & Slow Food philosophies for generations – without even trying! That’s why Pimento is so committed to product purity, seasonality, and mindful preparation. These are the cornerstones of our cuisine.
Family recipes meet French technique in all of our authentic Jamaican dishes.

Please no reservations Monday and Tuesday’s

Wednesday -Friday
Happy hour 4-7pm
Half price Drinks , Food Specials
(Light Background Reggae Music, nice atmosphere & time for Family meal or Dinner meeting) FYI on Fridays at 7pm Live dj will start his show. Seating is limited due to covid compliance. Masks are required!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Jamaican, French
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(612) 345-5637
Website
https://pimentokitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
It is always an honor and a pleasure to provide an authentic taste of Jamaican hospitality. In order to better serve you, please provide your event details below, and we will be in touch faster than you can say, “Don’t worry. Eat happy.” Please email catering@pimentokitchen.com or call 612-232-2206

Location
2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404-4278
Neighborhood
Downtown / Mill District
Parking details
public lots located nearby
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

RUM BAR EVENTS
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM ( CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED UNTIL 7PM) NIGHTLY EVENTS 7-11pm The evening event are adult atmosphere could include either a live band,live dj spinning music, drink specials and specialty menu items and fun. Outdoor Patio access is available when weather permits. $5-$10 cover charge at the door for weekly events. Prices may vary according to special booked events. 21+ (NO CHILDREN) *club/lounge atmosphere* mask are required , temps are taken before entering.

Popular dishes

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

95 Reviews

M
Mitzy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place and great authentic food! The staff was really good and very attentive. We sat on the patio which was festive and had nice ambiance. We were treated to the best live music around, including the owner stepping in to belt some awesome tunes herself! Highly recommend this restaurant! Loved it!
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Tybalt
Kazakhstan
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
The food was excellent however one of our orders was incorrect. There was a long wait for our order but the staff were working very hard. The Rum bar was closed and I had been looking forward to a good rum drink. I had a gift card which they didn’t quite know how to reimburse and I still haven’t gotten the remainder of it back. Maybe an off day?
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CindyM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
I didn’t like that I had to give up debit card to hold while we ate. I’m now watching for abnormal charges on my card
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Showed up and it was closed…shut down….extremely disappointed as we were celebrating a birthday.
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MichaelK
Minneapolis
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
Sleazy and overpriced. Service charge was included but there no service at tables. No silverware, only plastic. A disappointment compared to when we last visited pre Covid 4 years ago.
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JulieR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pimento was a great place to sit on the patio and eat some great food. Our table ordered jerk chicken, pulled pork, and Jamaican patties. The food was fast, fresh and tasty. I made the mistake of ordering a mai tai and got a pre-made cocktail that came out as a black liquid (darker than Coke) and it was not good. The rum punch was marginally better. I suggest ordering a mixed drink or a beer instead. The service was very good and the patio was sunny with nice island music playing.
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OrganicActor
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING FOOD! The servings are generous and the flavors are flipping fantastic! Vegan options that are awesome - great ambiance and wonderful staff - highly recommend!
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foodieinstpaul
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
I was surprised to need a reservation, as the restaurant was completely empty when we got there. The cashier and person behind the counter were friendly, but there were a few items that were "out" (which surprised me, since the restaurant was empty). Also, there was no water, and they had to go next door. (The dispenser was empty.) The food was fine. I was looking for Jerk Chicken, and this chicken wasn't fully seasoned. It was a little smokey, but not what I was hoping for. It tasted a bit bland and was more like pulled pork. It wasn't the "fire-grilled jerk chicken" that was advertised. (Maybe they gave me the pork by mistake...) I am sure the sauces are intended to supplement, but I wanted it to be better (and the sauces were more like bottled bbq sauce than Jerk sauce.) The curry vegetables and coconut rice/beans were delicious. It wasn't cheap. My entree was $18+. I just wanted it to have more flavor. The staff was sweet.
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JeanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic in flavor and vibe! A must experience - over and over again!!
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CydneeV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and rum punch! Will be returning soon
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KevinH
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time being there & it was great! Will definitely be going back there.
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StephaniePaq
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Thank you for having a vegan option or two. The food is AMAZING.
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LatonyaD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I was there for my birthday celebration. Table was ready, service was prompt and courteous. Rum punch was great. I didn’t know peach cobbler was offered but the hostess gave me some and it was warm and tastes great. I had oxtails and my boyfriend had curry goat. The oxtails could have had more seasonings added but the goat was extremely good. So good, we ordered another one. Always enjoy live music which is an added treat.
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Myracle
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the band and the food! Bartenders were great
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
They sat our party in the rumbar and it was fantastic. The food was excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this joint in spectacularly Irie!
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LeAnne
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there to have dinner and watch the Reggae Show. The food was excellent, I had the curry chicken which was very flavorful. not too spicy and the chicken was really tender. The bowl came with rice and peas, plantain and coleslaw. Really nice serving size, great value. My daughter had the Coco Bread sandwich with chicken and said it was delicious. The music was great. Innocent Reggae Band was playing, and they were not overbearingly loud. You could still have a decent conversation with your table mates. The music was a blend of originals and Bob Marley, a couple of guest singers also joined in. Overall, it was a wonderful night and we will definitely be back.
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BarbaraT
Minneapolis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Little hole in the wall serving food in takeaway containers. But, such good food. We ordered the One Love to share and added Coco bread. Delicious pulled pork and pulled jerk chicken with rice and beans, and coleslaw with a couple of fried plantains. We picked the Minnesota Nice sauce because we are wooses. Everything was delicious, with a very nice kick. We even had some to bring home. Will eat there again.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
They charge you a $5 cover charge for music being played on a phone by one of the employees (clowns). Food is basic at best as I am from nyc where There’s Jamaican food everywhere. As aJamaican I felt this food was american more than Jamaican. Do better
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BrandiH
Baja California
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
We enjoyed the food. We were charged a cover of $5 per person because live music was to start at 6. Our reservation was at 6 and we left at 8. There was no live music. Not sure what the $5 cover charge was for. The coco bread was great as were the plantains.
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Hoov
Minneapolis
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
The restaurant did NOT have our reservation but were able to seat us anyway. They did not have the menu items advertised—problem since it was our gourmet group out for a dining experience. I tried to call them many times prior but could not reach anybody to ask my questions. Had heard the food is great but that was not our experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Just moved to Minnesota about a month ago and was looking for a nice island restaurant being that I’m from the island of St.Lucia.It was a nice relaxing evening and great band playing live music.Reminded me of home.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere. This place was a little confusing to understand at first with going from the counter service restaurant into the club/bar before arriving at the delightful surprise of the courtyard. Other than feeling a bit befuddled upon entry, the whole thing was awesome!
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Rand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wholesome, delicious food in a restaurant with character and personality.
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SaraR
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
We went to Pimento after researching the best restaurants in Minneapolis. The food did not disappoint! It was so good. I especially liked the Jamaican patties (the beef filling was INSANELY good!). We were a little surprised when we arrive and were asked to pay a cover charge. The staff seemed surprised by our arrival as well, even though we had a reservation. We were seated in the midst of what appeared to be a private party, which wound up being really fun, but I felt bad for crashing it. We had to ask about how to order in order to place an order for food. Despite the service glitches, everyone was really nice, the party we crashed wound up being fun to accidentally attend, and now I'm a new superfan of Annie Mack :). I would definitely recommend Pimento to my friends, but would warn them that it would be a different kind of restaurant experience. And..different can be fun! Thanks for the great meal and the adventure!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Wasn’t the type of place I needed a reservation for but I didn’t know. Service and food was excellent and highly recommended.
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AnnP
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
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KateM
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
We made reservations for 5:30 on a Saturday only to learn that the restaurant/bar was not open yet we had counter service only with no alcohol. When the bar finally did open, the rum drink selection was limited to a pre-made rum punch. It advertises as a rum bar but they couldn’t make a mojito.
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NHMPLS
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
They refused our reservation when we arrived. They were apologetic, but it ruined our plans.
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OutofTowners
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst restaurant experience we’ve had in years, in any state, in any country. Sounds like an exaggeration but really this was bad. We did not receive the table we reserved, the wings appetizer came after the meal. They were doused in some heavy weird dry rub spicing that does not taste like any jerk seasoning I know. Ordered goat curry and chicken curry. The goat curry was a bit ok but the chicken curry was some chunky chicken breast that was dry. The place is called a restaurant and rum bar but there was no rum to speak off. The waitress said all they had was house punch and other liquors but no rum. NO RUM in a Jamaican restaurant? We also had to pay cover charge for dinner. I honestly hope that it was maybe just an off day for the staff because this was a terrible experience. It was so bad that we left without finishing the food, had a wing a piece and asked for the bill. The waitress took off the wings from the bill but still had to pay $50 which seemed like it was a donation. We paid, went across the street and ate at a different restaurant.
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upsethungry
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We showed up for our reservation, and they said they were not open. No explanation, the guy didn't even get up to greet us. It was very unprofessional, and they should take themselves off opentable, if they are not doing dining at this time.
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MissG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food4service3ambience2
Didn't mention the cover charge for entry. Idk I'd my date liked that part.
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LizB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It all started out great. Food was very good, but we had to ask for our plantains 3 times to finally get them and they compliment our food. The music started out great, but the sound guy turned it up to way too loud even with ear plugs in and this is the reason we and others around us all left early.
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HappyFamily
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous food and music! Will go back for sure!
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DavidL
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were outstanding! We had a great table to watch the Craig Clark band. I will be back at this place!
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Yolijutti
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Thank you for such a wonderful evening of great music and food.
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David
Minneapolis
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience4
They charged us a $10 cover (each) to eat dinner, even though the band wasn’t starting for an hour and we were just there for dinner. The cover charge was not mentioned at the time of the reservation, and on their website when I looked later they said there is a $5 cover starting later in the evening on music nights, which of course you don’t see if you’re using OpenTable, and the amount was different than advertised. And we had to be physically searched (arms up, patted-down, airport style) to get in. If they are going to charge people extra fees that they don’t disclose until you get there, and if they have a clientele that normally carries weapons, I don’t think we’ll be back. Food was great, and the server was excellent. This might be best patronized as a take-out option.
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Melissa
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a good experience at Pimento. We love the Reggae music. The bands are always on point! Love the food also. The Wicked Wings are my favorite!
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Rick
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was great! Love this place, however when we booked our table, we were not notified that there was a $10 cover as they were having a live band. We were ok with this as the band was really good but they needed to turn the volume down a bit. It was downright obnoxious levels of volume, especially for a setting as small as this. We had to literally yell to each other at out table and my wife ended up getting a migraine. Taje that part away and our experience was awesome!!
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BandMom
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Went to hear Irie Minds. Venue is fun. Limited beer choice. All menu items are spicy. Staff was pleasant.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 345-5637.

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar is rated 4.1 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar

2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404-4278

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown / Mill District
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Cuisines
Jamaican, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
public lots located nearby
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pimentokitchen.com/
Phone number
(612) 345-5637
Catering
It is always an honor and a pleasure to provide an authentic taste of Jamaican hospitality. In order to better serve you, please provide your event details below, and we will be in touch faster than you can say, “Don’t worry. Eat happy.” Please email catering@pimentokitchen.com or call 612-232-2206

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

RUM BAR EVENTS

Popular dishes

Kingston Style Jerk Chicken

Coco Bread Sandwich

Curry Chicken

Menu

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar restaurant rated?

Is Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information