Yahman's Authentic Jamaican Jerk Shack/Sweetest Knights image

Yahman's Authentic Jamaican Jerk Shack/Sweetest Knights

Restaurant Chicken restaurant Gift shop Caribbean restaurant Gift basket store Jamaican restaurant

🫤 Located inside a meal prep business. After seeing food sitting in a warmer started to leave but I didn't, should've. Had chicken, ribs, and pork, wouldn't recommend any of it. Food was dry and bland, bbq sauce was pretty good. Would not return. People often mention chicken, jerk, great, good,


Address

2510 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

(305) 417-1493

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (118 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (8) jerk (8) great (6) good (6)
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  • 5/5 Scott G. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow, so great!! Hadnt heard of this little place, and happened by it on the way to a large, touristy restaurant. So happy we picked this instead. Food was fantastic, charming atmosphere, super friendly service!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 steve 4 years ago on Google
    The food was very delicious and filling!! The people running the restaurant are so warm & welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend. Con: the restaurant is located in a rough part of town, but everyone was very nice. Despite the location~ I would continue to eat there if I lived in Key West!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick V. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious and the owners are very hospitable. I really enjoyed the atmosphere while I was dining there. The ginger beer that they serve there was great as well. If you are hesitant, they will give you free samples of the food to help you decide. Will definitely make another trip while I'm in the keys.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mel H. 4 years ago on Google
    Was very happy to discover this spot. Food was great . I definitely recommend and will be returning on my next trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kayne P. 10 months ago on Google
    Located inside a meal prep business. After seeing food sitting in a warmer started to leave but I didn't, should've. Had chicken, ribs, and pork, wouldn't recommend any of it. Food was dry and bland, bbq sauce was pretty good. Would not return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had jerk chicken and plantain. Fantastic casual food. Will definitely visit again next time we're in town.

  • 5/5 Gary F. 3 years ago on Google
    2 years in Key West and I’ve been passing this place on my way to another restaurant.... I won’t be passing it again! This place is phenomenal!

  • 5/5 Ivy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, amazing food, highly recommend! The ginger beer and Sorel was especially refreshing! Can't wait to go back and bring my family!

  • 5/5 PrairieWindsPaints 4 years ago on Google
    You need to find this little out of the way spot and eat here! It was worth it. Great food. We had the Jerk Chicken and also the Ribs. Both were tasty with just enough spice without being too hot.

  • 4/5 Ashley F. 1 year ago on Google
    On my keys Trip, we ended up running into the Gombay festival and thats where we purchased some fresh off the grill Jerk Chicken from Yahman. The Jerk was really good with the sauce that was given, somewhat like a sweet and spicy mix. The festival side was mmhm mm good. It was made to perfection. I recommend stopping by this establishment for some authentic Jamaican food.

  • 5/5 Gene H. 1 year ago on Google
    We've stopped by a number of times at their previous location and am so existing that they are back!! Some of the best food and folks you'll find no matter where you are! 2023: Awesome seeing you folks again!! The food was amazing once again!! BBQ Ribs and Jerk Pork OMG good!!! Delicious Jamaican Patties as well. We love you folks and are so happy that you are back up and running. Your great attitude is positive and there's no limit to what you can accomplish! #CitizenPictures #guyfieri #dinersdriveinsanddives There's a great story to tell here and some great food...check'em out!

  • 5/5 Kenya R. 11 months ago on Google
    DELICIOUS!!! We’re from ATL and came to visit in Key West. We’re so glad we stopped to eat here. We got the combo plate (jerk chicken, pulled pork & pork ribs) that came with cabbage, plantains and rice & peas. Everything was soooo tasty. The jerk sauce is amazing! 5stars and we will be back!

  • 1/5 Regina L. 7 months ago on Google
    I was in the Keys for business and ordered the jerk chicken dinner from Yahman's Authentic Jamaican because of the ratings online. Boy was I disappointed! The food was delivered OLD! Like last week old...chicken was dried to the bone! Rice overcooked and cabbage undercooked. Wasted $26 including tax, tip and delivery fee.

  • 2/5 Garrett S. 5 months ago on Google
    Jamaican food is my favorite, so my standards may be high. But this was... Fine. I didn't taste any jerk seasoning/flavor on the jerk chicken, just a lot of char flavor. And the ribs were good, but again, no strong flavors/spices. Just normal food. When expecting those super flavorful Jamaican spices & seasonings, I was fairly disappointed when what I got was just standard, but still good, grilled meat flavor.

  • 5/5 Ryan N. 4 months ago on Google
    Best meal I had in the Keys, it’s not even close. Everything is home made and insanely delicious

  • 5/5 James D. 5 months ago on Google
    I came down from Seattle for vacation and this place did not disappoint. I usually either order curry or jerk chicken, but here I tried the jerk pork and stewed chicken and it was mmmmmmmmmm.


Call (305) 417-1493 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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