The Real Jerk – Caribbean

The air at The Real Jerk hums with a vibrant energy, thick with the intoxicating aroma of pimento smoke and the fiery, complex kick of traditional Caribbean spices. Guests gather over generous, soul-warming communal platters where crispy cod fritters and golden mini dumplings give way to the deep, charred heat of signature jerk wings and fragrant mounds of rice n’ peas. It is a celebration of bold island flavors and unpretentious comfort, finished perfectly with the simple, caramelized sweetness of warm banana fritters.

Gerrard Street East https://www.therealjerk.com

Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Caribbean

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, atkins, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners rave about the savory soup and flavorful dishes, often highlighting the menu's consistent quality and satisfying portions. Guests love the intimate setting for gatherings with friends and praise the helpful, attentive service staff who ensure every visitor feels well-cared for throughout their meal.

#1 Feed Me (Per Person) - $20: Jerk Chicken, Full-sized Patties (beef, chicken and/or veg), Curry Chick Peas & Potato, Rice & Peas, Coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
#2 Fill Me (Per Person) - $24.95: Fried Chicken, Oxtail, Rice & Peas, Plantain, Mini Dumplings, Coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
#3 Meat Lovers (Per Person) - $30.75: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail or Curry Goat, Curry Chicken, Dumpling, Coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
#4 Strictly Vegetarian (Per Person) - $18: Curry Chickpea and Potato, Steamed Vegetables, Rice & Peas or White Rice, Plantain, Coleslaw or Tossed Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic

Add-ons

Banana Fritters - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cod Fritters - $3.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Mini Dumpling - $2 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Steamed Vegetable - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Jerk Wings - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Rice n' Peas - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Curry Lentil - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb