JERK HUT – Caribbean
Jerk smoke, scotch bonnet heat and rooms that run late - Jerk Hut has built its Tampa following on Jamaican cooking served generously, including an all-you-can-eat buffet. Jerk chicken is the anchor, but the kitchen ranges further: curry chicken, oxtail stew, pan-fried red snapper, coconut shrimp and hot wings, with rice and peas, fried sweet plantains and baked mac and cheese alongside. Weekend nights stretch into the small hours, and the operation handles catering and private events as readily as a weekday plate lunch. Big flavours, bigger portions, no ceremony.
1241 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 813-966-9170 https://jerkhut.com/0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at JERK HUT
Dairy-Free at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beach Club Shrimp Skewers, Rum Cake and Fried Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beach Club Shrimp Skewers, Fried Sweet Plantains and Signature Jerk Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mo Bay Seafood Boat, Rasta Pasta and Beach Club Shrimp Skewers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Rum Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake, Fried Sweet Plantains and Jamaican Ginger Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rasta Pasta, Bread Pudding and Rum Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rasta Pasta and Ting. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at JERK HUT
JERK HUT in Tampa has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake and Ting. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at JERK HUT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Baked Mac & Cheese | 6.4 g | 38.9 g |
| Rum Cake | 12.4 g | 21 g |
| Bread Pudding | 74.6 g | 10.6 g |
| Coconut Shrimp Appetizer | 14.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Rasta Pasta | 4.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Red Stripe Beer | 72.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Ting | 66.6 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Mo Bay Seafood Boat - $21.99: Coconut shrimp, fish bites and conch fritters, all fried crisp. Served with fries, calypso sauce, and our own Caribbean remoulade. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Middle Quarters Pepper Shrimp - $13.99: Fresh large shrimp boiled with authentic Jamaican spices and Scotch Bonnet peppers. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Patties - $4.99: Beef, Spicy Beef, Chicken or Veggies seasoned to perfection and baked inside a flaky pastry shell. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beach Club Shrimp Skewers - $16.99: Plump shrimp, fire grilled and basted with special sauce, served with grilled pineapple and chili oil. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Negril Sampler Platter - $19.99: Conch Fritters, Jerk Wings, Coconut Shrimp, Sweet Potato Fries, French Fries and Fried Sweet Plantain. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Jerk Wings - $13.99: Jumbo whole wings, Jerk seasoned then fire grilled. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp Appetizer - $13.99: Large fresh shrimp sprinkled with shredded coconut, fried until golden brown. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bahamian Conch Fritters - $11.99: Served with calypso dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Jerk Chicken Meal - $15.99: Famous chicken seasoned with exotic Jamaican herbs and spices, grilled with pimento smoke. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork - $19.99: Seasoned with a secret blend of exotic Jamaican herbs and spices and smoked with pimento until tender. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail - $29.99: Oxtails stewed down with carrots and butter beans in savory brown gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat - $24.99: Tender morsels of goat meat simmered with potatoes in a light Jamaican curry sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ja'makin Me Crazy - $37.49: Combination of Oxtails, Curry Goat and Jerk Chicken served with Rice n Beans and Fried sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Escovitched Fried Fish - $32.99: Whole snapper fried and topped with spicy pickled onions, carrots, and scotch bonnet peppers. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Rasta Pasta - $15.99: Penne pasta with veggies, served with choice of creole Cook Up sauce or Alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Baked Mac & Cheese - $4.99: Creamy baked macaroni and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sweet Plantains - $3.99: Sweet ripened plantains fried golden. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coco Bread - $3.49: Soft, buttery Jamaican bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Rum Cake - $5.99: Traditional Caribbean rum-infused cake. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Bread Pudding - $4.99: Warm island-style bread pudding. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Jamaican Ginger Beer - $2.99: Imported bottled soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ting - $3.49: Grapefruit flavored sparkling beverage. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passionade - $3.99: Andrew's fresh passion fruit juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Red Stripe Beer - $5: Jamaican lager. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about JERK HUT
- Is JERK HUT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. JERK HUT has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beach Club Shrimp Skewers, Rum Cake and Fried Sweet Plantains.
- What can I eat at JERK HUT on a dairy-free diet?
- Beach Club Shrimp Skewers, Rum Cake and Fried Sweet Plantains carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does JERK HUT have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rum Cake and Fried Sweet Plantains.
- Is JERK HUT gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at JERK HUT?
- Baked Mac & Cheese, at roughly 38.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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