Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
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Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills is a lively Caribbean restaurant and rum bar, with jerk food, tropical cocktails and regular live music. It suits groups and friends catching up over drinks and shared plates more than quiet dinners. The seafood boil is its strongest dish. James Hilder Reserve is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
Food at Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
The food is Jamaican-inspired with modern twists. Regulars order the seafood boil, a tray of crab, mussels, prawns and corn in jerk butter sauce that needs at least two people. Other dishes on the menu include jerk wings, curry goat, oxtail stew, rice and peas, roti and plantain, and there is a Sunday soul food platter. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Seafood boil with crab, mussels and prawns Β· King prawns served with bread
Drinks at Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
This is a rum bar with tropical cocktails and a wider drinks list. Weekday happy hour runs from 4pm to 6pm, and there is bottomless punch brunch from Friday to Sunday. Live music plays on many nights, so the bar stays busy in the evenings.
Live music and rum nights
Live music is regular here, with bands and DJs on many Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and some Saturday daytime sessions as well. Rum events also run through the year, including a Rum Sessions evening with Archie Rose. The music is a big part of the room, so the evenings are louder than a typical dinner. Tuesday is the night for $1 jerk wings from 4pm.
What customers say about Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
- π¬Diners enjoy the lively atmosphere, music and fun feel of the room.
- π¬Some diners feel the specials and sides are small for the price.
- π¬Some diners find the traditional dishes less authentic or less flavourful than they hoped.
Tips for visiting Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
- βTuesday jerk wings are $1 from 4pm, a good way to try the menu cheaply.
- βWeekday happy hour runs 4pm to 6pm, and punch brunch is served Friday to Sunday.
- βCheck portion sizes on the sides and the Sunday special before ordering, since a few diners felt they were small for the price.
- βBook ahead on live music nights, when the room is busiest.
Getting to Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
The restaurant is at 320 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, on Crown Street. Parking is available. The phone number is (02) 7209 5469.
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FAQ about Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
What cuisine does Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant serve?
It serves Jamaican-inspired food with modern twists, alongside Caribbean dishes and rum cocktails.
Can I book a table at Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant?
Yes, bookings can be made online. Walk-ins are also welcome at the bar.
Does Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, there are vegetarian dishes on the menu.
Does Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant have live music?
Yes, live music and DJs play regularly, mostly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.