Jamaican Jerk Pit – Caribbean
The air at Jamaican Jerk Pit is thick with the intoxicating aroma of pimento smoke and fiery scotch bonnet peppers, instantly transporting diners to a sun-drenched island escape. Golden codfish fritters and coconut-crusted shrimp provide a crisp, coastal crunch before guests dive into signature plantain boats, where sweet, caramelized fruit cradles a mountain of tender, jerk-spiced proteins in a vibrant celebration of Caribbean soul.
314 South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor 48104 http://jamaicanjerkpit.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Jamaican Jerk Pit
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Jerk Pork Sandwich | 53.9 g | 61 g |
| Jerk Chicken Pasta | 5.4 g | 48.8 g |
| Tilapia Sandwich | 40.3 g | 44.2 g |
| Chicken Caesar Pita | 84.1 g | 44.2 g |
| Curry Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Veggie Nachos | 82.3 g | 33 g |
| Tropical Chicken Pita | 57.6 g | 26.3 g |
| Vegetarian Pita | 116.5 g | 25.1 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Escovitch Tilapia | 6.2 g | 17.9 g |
| Codfish Fritters | 25.1 g | 16.2 g |
| Tofu Pita | 4.9 g | 14.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its friendly service and approachable atmosphere, guests highlight this spot as a solid option for a quick bite of Jamaican cuisine. Diners appreciate the welcoming staff and find the menu to be a reliable choice
Menu
Calypso Starters
- Coconut Shrimp - $14: Butterfly shrimp coated with a sweet coconut flavored batter and coconut bread crumbs, served with a homemade pineapple dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Codfish Fritters - $11: A mixture of flour, salted codfish, diced onions and peppers, then fried to perfection, served with a Jerk ranch sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fritters - $9: A mixture of flour, diced onions and peppers, then fried to perfection, served with a Jerk ranch sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Tofu Plantain Boat - $14: Ripe plantains, topped with Jerk tofu, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork Plantain Boat - $14: Ripe plantains, topped with Jerk pork, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain Boat with Chicken - $14: Ripe plantains, topped with diced Jerk chicken, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Tofu Nachos - $14: Crisp nacho chips topped with Jerk tofu, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork Nachos - $14: Crisp nacho chips topped with Jerk pork, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Nachos - $14: Crisp nacho chips topped with diced Jerk chicken, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Nachos - $12: Crisp nacho chips topped with diced peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk BBQ Wings - $12: Seasoned grilled chicken wings smothered in Jerk BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Wings - $12: Grilled chicken wings seasoned with a special blend of island spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $7: Sliced ripe plantains lightly fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Caribbean Greens
- Jerk Chicken Tropical Salad - $14: Crisp romaine topped with Jerk chicken, pineapple, carrots, peppers, cucumbers and mango chardonnay dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Salad - $11: Crisp romaine lettuce topped with pineapple, carrots, peppers, cucumbers and mango chardonnay vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad - $13: Crisp romaine topped with Jerk chicken, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Crisp romaine lettuce topped with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Island Style Entrees
- Vegetarian Delight - $16: A house-blend of sauteed vegetables, served with plantains and choice of rice and peas, white rice or seasoned fried red skin potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Tofu - $17: Firm tofu marinated in Jerk seasonings, then grilled to perfection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp Entree - $19: Butterfly shrimp coated with a sweet coconut flavored batter and coconut bread crumbs, served with a homemade pineapple dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escovitch Tilapia - $20: Tilapia fillet seasoned with island spices, then simmered with onions, peppers, carrots and a hint of vinegar Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail - $28: Oxtail (bone-in) stewed with carrots, potatoes and a blend of island spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat (Halal) - $24: Chunks of goat meat seasoned with a blend of curry powder, then simmered with chunks of onions, fresh thyme, carrots and potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork - $19: Tender pork seasoned with a special blend of island spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Wings Entree - $18: Chicken wings seasoned with a special blend of island spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $17: Chicken quarters or chicken wings seasoned with a special blend of island spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken - $17: Chunks of chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of curry powder, then simmered with chunks of onions, fresh thyme, carrots and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Pasta - $18: Bow-tie pasta tossed in a Jerk cream sauce, then topped with sliced jerk chicken breast and parmesan cheese, serve with warm pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beach Sandwiches
- Jerk Tofu Sandwich - $13: Grilled tofu seasoned with island spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia Sandwich - $14: Tilapia fillet seasoned with island spices, served on a toasted kaiser roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Burger/Cheeseburger - $13: Grilled ground beef patty smothered in Jerk sauce, served on a toasted kaiser roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork Sandwich - $14: Grilled pork seasoned with island spices, served on a toasted kaiser roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Sandwich - $13: Grilled chicken breast seasoned with island spices Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Pitas
- Vegetarian Pita - $11: House-blend of sauteed vegetables, served on a warm pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Pita - $13: Seasoned grilled tofu strips with sauteed onions and peppers, served on a warm pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork Pita - $14: Seasoned grilled Jerk pork strips with sauteed onions and peppers, served on a warm pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Chicken Pita - $13: Seasoned grilled Jerk chicken, with crisp romaine, pineapple and parmesan cheese, tossed in a mango chardonnay dressing, served on a warm pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Pita - $12: Seasoned grilled Jerk chicken, with crisp romaine and parmesan cheese, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, served on a warm pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Pita - $13: Seasoned grilled Jerk chicken strips with sauteed onions and peppers, served on a warm pita Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Festivals - $5: 4 pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Patty - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Patty - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumplings - $5: 6 pieces, no meat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coke Products - $2.5
- Ting or Ginger Beer - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Coconut Water - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Dessert of the Day - $6.5: Inquire about daily selections Dietary tags: Halal
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaican Jerk Pit
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Jamaican Jerk Pit has an average rating of 3.0/5 and is considered a budget-friendly option for Caribbean cuisine.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers an approachable and welcoming atmosphere with friendly service, making it a solid option for a quick bite.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit this budget-friendly spot for a quick bite of Jamaican cuisine in a friendly, approachable, and welcoming atmosphere.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features vegan Tofu Pitas and gluten-free Curry Goat, alongside high-protein options suitable for keto and low-carb diets.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include coconut shrimp, codfish fritters, signature plantain boats with jerk proteins, and various jerk-spiced nachos and wings.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Caribbean spot is a reliable choice for quick bites, though its 3.0/5 rating suggests mixed quality compared to competitors.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Jamaican Jerk Pit specializes in authentic Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine, featuring signature jerk-spiced proteins, plantain boats, and traditional seafood dishes.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers appreciate the friendly service, welcoming staff, and approachable atmosphere, considering it a reliable spot for quick Jamaican bites.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Jamaican Jerk Pit has a website at http://jamaicanjerkpit.com/, though the provided data does not specify online ordering capabilities.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly restaurant is ideal for casual dining, offering a welcoming atmosphere and quick bites of Jamaican cuisine.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Jamaican Jerk Pit?
- Jerk Pork Sandwich, at roughly 61g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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