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Ultimate Jerk Centre

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Jamaican restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Dumbarton


Address

A1 Main Street, Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Website

theultimatejerkcentre.com

Contact

+1 876-973-2054

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (2.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: jerk (32) good (15) chicken (15) stop (13) great (11) service (10) order (9) taste (9) pork (9) nice (8)
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  • 4/5 Akinlolu A. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is okay. It's not the best I've had in Jamaica but it's good. The chicken was a little dry but well seasoned. Atmosphere is nice and the service is just the normal thing. You go up to the window, order your food and wait to get your meal. Price is affordable.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kenroy H. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best jerk spot on the island. I enjoy my meal each time I stop by there.. I can taste that seasoning hence the reason I keep going back
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle R. 2 years ago on Google
    The jerk center is always one of our favorite places to stop upon our arrival to Jamaica. You name it; they usually have it. My husband and I had jerk children, jerk pork, festival, jerk children soup, and drinks. Absolutely 💯 no complaints 👌 😉 👍 👏 ☺️ 💕 ♥️ ♥️. So sorry I didn't take pictures of the food, only while I was waiting 😉
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Delecia W. 1 year ago on Google
    The area was beautiful and rustic and had ample seating both at the car and the other areas. There were other seating areas also available. The food was generally good though I found the portion sizes for the bammy and festival to be wanting. The festival also didn't taste very good on the day I was there. The main point: the jerk was excellent. No complaints in any way. It was seasoned to the bone, tender, smoky and delicious. I would definitely recommend! The roti and curried goat was also really sumptuous and I wish I had ordered it instead of just tasting some from the person I went with. The jerk chicken soup was good, but not particularly great. If you don't like animals, you should probably stay in the areas closest to the bar because there are cats and birds roaming the concrete seating areas.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tremendous T. 2 years ago on Google
    The name says it all! Authenticity at it finest! Extremely reasonably priced! Drinks are refreshing and the jerk is ready ready! Honestly, only few and far in between that’ll taste this damn good! Bless up!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devon 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cool place to stop after flying in! Right along the side of the highway you can't miss it and the food is good!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Deezus P. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped here on our way to our resort in Ocho Rios. Atmosphere was A+, drink prices were super affordable and the staff was very friendly. Only drawback was that many people in our party said the food was pretty bland. I chalked it up to being a tourist destination where many individuals might not be able to handle the full Jamaican food experience. We had a good time regardless though.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shy _. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the food and the service...when I visit again I will be headed here..glad Google know the name cause I forgot to take a pic of it but I don't think I can eat Dutch pot again lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hubarr G. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome food. Wide selection. Never disappointed. My favourite is the Jerk Rabbit. It’s a must try. A unique offering for a Jamaican Jerk stop is salads. You could have a Keto meal here or even vegetarian. They have salads plus a wide offering of non-meat sides.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron T. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious! The Red Stripe beers were ice cold and the jerk chicken meals we ordered and ate there at the restaurant were delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The service was quick and the food hot. The restrooms were clean and spacious. Good stop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zab R. 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re staying in Ocho Rios have your driver stop here on the way to your hotel for some authentic Jamaican cuisine! We ordered the jerk chicken, jerk pork and curry Goat.. it’s an acquired taste but the goat was amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gilbert B. 1 year ago on Google
    Ultimate Jerk Centre is a one of a kind. Exceptional quality and detail to service. The food and beverages are of top quality. The hygiene of the place stands out. Today there was cricket 🏏 on the grounds and the pitch is world 🌎 class. I highly recommend this venue to visitors from overseas and locals to experience this gem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stamatina T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is usually fresh and tasty but my goodness, the amount of time they take to serve the order you would think they had to hatch, raise, capture the chicken, pluck its feathers, clean it, season AND THEN take a 30-minute break before cooking and finally serving the chicken.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambiance, great food n fabulous service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Savy T. 2 years ago on Google
    Only a few things in life are better whilst commuting, than a rest stop with good jerk pork and chicken and cold refreshing beverages.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bee b. 9 months ago on Google
    One of jamaica favorite jerk spot to go beautiful place,nice n clean.

  • 3/5 Thelma Y. 10 months ago on Google
    Ultimate Jerk Center is ideally located right off the highway. But the drawback is the wait time to order is too long, they should consider adding another cashier window. The fritters are too doughy, add more cod fish to the mixture and the bammy had an unpleasant after taste.

  • 3/5 Orville J. M. 6 months ago on Google
    Decent food and service. The environment is inviting, offering ample seating. While satisfactory, there's room for improvement in both cuisine and service efficiency.

  • 4/5 SANKA R. 11 months ago on Google
    This place has come along way from back in the days. Much improved I remember when it was just a little shack. Nice music good vibes Really enjoys the was was great. I shall definitely return

  • 5/5 Unique kimmi Watson (Kimmi b. 11 months ago on Google
    Food was great. Taste wonderfully and is very well done. Love there variation of food choices especially since I'm pregnant. The boiled corn is to die for. Love the seating area and the staff is friendly.

  • 5/5 Wesley Curwin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Ultimate Jerk Centre is certainly living up to its name! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The place is very clean. My wife went to the female restrooms which has ten stalls and she reported that every single one of them is clean! I was on an emergency run, and when that was explained to them, they immediately took my order allowed me to go. Most importantly, the food is delicious. I had my order for dinner and also left some over for breakfast the following day. So sorry that I did not have time for some pics. Will do so another time.

  • 3/5 val c. 8 months ago on Google
    Clean restrooms. I love the feel of the location the breeze feels good no matter where you sit. They have on site dispensary. The system is different you order food one place and drinks for your meal at the bar. They use number system to get orders out. My suggestion is to get jerk chicken

  • 5/5 Kay E. 4 months ago on Google
    The whole family absolutely love this place, the food is always great, service too. Everything reasonably priced. It's great to hang out for a while, have a couple of drinks, listen to some tunes or watch TV. Can't wait to visit again when we're back in JA

  • 1/5 Berniece K. 4 months ago on Google
    The food we were served was cold to the touch. When we asked the waitress why, she tried to gaslight us by saying she’d been calling us for a while (when were standing there the entire time). The jerk pork was dry and tough, the chicken was not great (it tasted more like an American jerk than a true Jamaican jerk flavor). Our sides were over cooked and oily. The hot sauce was the best part of the meal frankly. This place used to make great food, what happened? I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy

  • 4/5 Dave M. 5 months ago on Google
    I was impressed with the food on any level.. I've had better in Port Antonio at Piggy's and at Boston jerk.. To say that is Boston style jerk is not even remotely close. It's jerk alright, but it doesn't belong in the same sentence as Boston jerk. Improve the flavor, and the taste will improve.

  • 5/5 Helen W. 8 months ago on Google
    What a great place to stop at. Great atmosphere, friendly people and the prices were fantastic. Three people three meals around $20

  • 3/5 Stacey B. 10 months ago on Google
    Very relaxing and nice scenery, off the main road and behind the business is sea view. They need a better system for orders ( ex. If you order a cup of soup, you shouldn’t have to wait for a larger order ahead of you to be fulfilled. Someone should be able to serve the soup and get that customer going). There is a bit of a wait for your number to be called. A bit pricey with small portions ( hence the 3 stars), and while a bit dry the jerk pork was well seasoned. Overall, it’s a nice “rest stop” to visit and grab a bite or refreshment during your journey!

  • 5/5 Tariq A. 2 years ago on Google
    Best jerk chicken in my opinion (I have tried it from several other places). Their spicy sauce is amazing with rice & peas. Food is generally pricier than other similar places and portions are smaller - but food here does taste better. Plenty of sitting space. The place can get quite busy during the day (when tourist busses stop by).

  • 4/5 Kirk O A. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is Ok the location was good. It is right on the main road which is hard to miss. The service was fairly good, we went there on a busy evening and did not have to wait too long. There are a wide variety of options to choose from and there is a fairly large bar area. There did not seem to be a lot of dining area, the areas were mostly outside

  • 5/5 Jackie E. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited after an excursion to Dunns river. So good! We ordered jerk pork, jerk chicken, stewed chicken, festival, fritter, rice and beans. I love Jamaican food. Also had flavored red stripe! I highly recommend

  • 5/5 simone h. 1 year ago on Google
    Try the rabbit you will be amazed of how good it taste. Just tender and nice. However the portions are small so order more then 1 portion. I also had the soup and the jersey chicken and jerk pork. All taste amazing. Enjoy! And yes I greedy!!!!!

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed jerk pork, French fries, barbecued chicken, rice and a fruit punch it's a nice place to go for a delicious finger licking meal

  • 3/5 Claudia M B. 1 year ago on Google
    It's okay. It's a convenient place to stop. The jerk isn't always the best and the wait for food can take a while (not for you if you have a short temper). It's not best jerk I've ever had. The food is just convenient. It's a popular rest stop because of its location. They have a number of bathrooms and the environment of the restaurant is clean when I do stop there. Sometimes I get good food and other times, it's not great. It's wheelchair accessible though I can't recall seeing a bathroom stall for PWDs ( I'm not saying it's not there). The bar setting is nice and the music is nice. They also have a cricket pitch and they are big on water conservation and renewable energy.

  • 4/5 Michael P. 2 years ago on Google
    Courteous staff. Sometimes you will have a little delay but that is understandable as jerking is taking place right there on site. Deliciously done jerk pork and jerk chicken plus other dishes. Ultimate Jerk Centre is located directly across the road in front of the Green Grotto Caves. To me the sign says Jerk Centre not ultimate jerk centre. The bathrooms are well prepared and are better than those inside and outside the Norman Manley international airport in Kingston.

  • 5/5 Robin R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. No crowd. Great service. Definitely is a new favorite place to eat.

  • 4/5 Gigi B. 2 years ago on Google
    It was unclear if u have to remove your own plates when finished.. should have seated dining option...I hate waiting in lines for food!! Beside that food was tasty

  • 4/5 Lyssette H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the new tables! The girl at the bar needs more training. Food was great.

  • 5/5 Diego L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little rest area and safe


Call +1 876-973-2054 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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