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Pepperwood

Restaurant

πŸ‘ The place now actually name Kingston Jerk Centre. Very reasonable pricing, food delicious and the staff are very friendly. I love their creamy garlic mash potato. Will take pics next time around. People often mention good, service, great, Great, jerk, time, Jerk, Good, customer, Nice,


Address

2 Chelsea Ave, Kingston, Jamaica

Contact

+1 876-906-0602

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (23) service (15) great (15) Great (11) jerk (9) time (9) Jerk (7) Good (7) customer (7) Nice (7)
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  • 4/5 Sam 7 years ago on Google β€’ 127 reviews
    As a guy that is totally spoiled by America, Stotchies is a good Jamaican restaurant. They serve a lot of Jerk Chicken and Pork but the Fries (Chips) are really good. It's interesting to see them cook and make the food and everything is outdoors. Seating included. If you have a problem with bug bites, I would recommend eating to go.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Manoj A. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 126 reviews
    We were here for dinner few days ago.. their jerk chicken is really authentic and very tasty.. place is very nice as well. Staff is very friendly.. its bit difficult to find if you are new to the place.. ambience of restaurant is good but kitchen cleanliness is Ok.. also this is not reader.. it’s more of fast food place you can order food, beer and grab your seat.. if you are looking to try jerk chicken I strongly suggest it..
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Tashonya S. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 110 reviews
    Not the best experience because we were at the location with only 2 other customers at the time and it took them 26 minutes to get the order together, which was not much. The servers were mostly talking to each other and walking around. The food could have been more flavourful and hotter (both chicken and pork). But let this not take away from the two previous times I went when they first opened, it was ok then.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Roxx L. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 97 reviews
    Enjoy the opportunity to watch as the chicken/pork is slow roasted over a coal burning grill stacked with β€œwood” tree branches to give it that wood flavor. Great jerk food, my choice of sides are roast yam, fried plantains (green or ripe) and breadfruit.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Ramone F. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 36 reviews
    Omg! First of all lemme just say the service was outstandingly poor! I couldn't believe it, I've to this place many time before but this... Nope not going back can't pay money poor service n cold food. Not again!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Isaac H. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 7 reviews
    Great place. Literally followed our nose from the hotel. Had the Jerk Chicken and rice with fried plantain. Neat atmosphere with Caribbean/tropical ambiance in the city.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 T.A L. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    If you just want a quiet ambience with the scent of jerk smoke and background of a jerk pit while eating some ok jerk and fabulous festivals, this place is for you. Clean bathrooms, for the disabled as well, and an ice cream shop is there as well. Nothing spectacular about the food nor place though.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Emelia O. 3 years ago on Google
    Was not crowded. Music was right. The staff was very polite.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Petal R. 3 years ago on Google
    The place now actually name Kingston Jerk Centre. Very reasonable pricing, food delicious and the staff are very friendly. I love their creamy garlic mash potato. Will take pics next time around.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Luis L. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 150 reviews
    Good!! The food quantity could've been bigger... but I get that that's business, right... the place looks nice! The hot sauce tastes good and the breadfruit was good as well!

  • 3/5 Gosford L. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 121 reviews
    I know of the place, first time being there... It's not the easiest place to find, not many signs and the signs that are there are small. Took me a while and questioning people in the area to find it. I actually asked the security guard at their gate for the place, that's how hard it was to find for a first timer. Once that was done however, I like the place, lovely environment, clean. It has a garden feel to it, having tables and eating areas in Inbetween trees etc. The food to me is ok, not great, and I was hungry, but the prices were ok.

  • 4/5 Brenda L. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 68 reviews
    I was Happy to know that this restaurant closes a little later than 6:30pm because of the Covid19 curfew. They were a life saver. Jerk chicken, Roast fish and festivals were satisfactory, however, serving sizes were a little less than what we are used to at this location.

  • 4/5 Christabel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent jerk

  • 1/5 Lisa M. 3 years ago on Google
    Tehuti customer service skills is very poor. The staff is friendly, however the wait time along with long lines of clients impatiently waiting to get served during this time of Covid risks makes the experience really bad. Tried speaking about the situation and I was dismissed. I guess when you have arrived to this status in your mind you can behave this way. Dissatisfied client indeed.

  • 5/5 Nicholas B. 4 years ago on Google
    amazing food

  • 5/5 Raphael S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing juices! 😊

  • 5/5 Kimberley J. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is great!

  • 5/5 Victor F. 4 years ago on Google
    Allways amaizing

  • 5/5 Peter W. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent, healthy inexpensive food and great service. Only needs to get his credit card machine working.

  • 3/5 Damien H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great alternative dietary choices

  • 5/5 Carla M. 5 years ago on Google
    The best raw food I've had ANYWHERE

  • 3/5 A B. 4 years ago on Google
    The owner is a good conversationist.

  • 5/5 Roxanne K. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent salad. Full of flavor. Left feeling great

  • 5/5 Roderick B. 4 years ago on Google
    The Pizza is a definite buy!

  • 5/5 Denise C. 3 years ago on Google
    Serene setting with affordable meals...

  • 4/5 Claudia M B. 3 years ago on Google
    Ever since it changed from Scothies to Pepperwood, the food has improved. It's very rustic so if you don't like lizards, you won't appreciate the setting. I like going here for lunch and to grab dinner at times. They give you good cuts of pork too. And they have variety in their menu now. Good place. The customer service is good too.

  • 5/5 Toni T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Nice ambience.

  • 5/5 Richard R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 Nickota H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice get away from the crowd...

  • 5/5 Next to nature pets and plants L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food nice staff

  • 4/5 Kadia B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice juices for detoxing. Tehuti is very helpful.

  • 1/5 Senior C. 4 years ago on Google
    Rung up at 1:30pm on a Friday afternoon to be told that food had done. Not impressed.

  • 5/5 Chad N. 4 years ago on Google
    Perhaps the best food I have had in Jamaica, the owner is a lovely human being who really cares about his customers and has mastered his craft. A worthwhile experience.

  • 5/5 Kamaaleo B. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is a gem!

  • 5/5 Rafe P. 5 years ago on Google
    When we arrived, it was different to my expectations. However the food was absolutely delicious. Really some of the freshest healthiest tastiest food I had while in Jamaica.

  • 5/5 betty a. 5 years ago on Google
    One of my usual lunch place

  • 5/5 Everton F. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing gastronomic experience!!!

  • 5/5 Jan L. 5 years ago on Google
    Always satisfying and healthy.

  • 4/5 Jacqui W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 4/5 Jesse G. 5 years ago on Google
    Live food at it's finest.

  • 4/5 PropertiesbyDavica 6 years ago on Google
    I can tell I'm going to be a lifelong customer after my first visit

  • 5/5 Keisha K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice vibe..... good food,bar well stocked

  • 3/5 Uchena M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Environment

  • 5/5 Peter L. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful

  • 5/5 Kamoy G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to chill

  • 4/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    I think the name is changed but food quality is still high.

  • 4/5 Nicole B. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good and service is excellent

  • 3/5 Michelle N. 3 years ago on Google
    Jerked pork was good but the stamp and go wasnt as soft and tastey.

  • 5/5 Josef P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent spot for social distancing and a great lime at the same time. Can't think of a better place in Kingston. Lunch, Dinner, Drinks. This is the place to check out. PS. The food is also great!

  • 4/5 Nathan M W. 3 years ago on Google
    Vibes was good. Food was meh

  • 5/5 Shanece E. 3 years ago on Google
    Very spacious and cozy little hide away. Its outdoors with wooden furniture under gazebos food is good not the best but it reasonable so it works

  • 3/5 Chosen C. 3 years ago on Google
    Their food don't taste all that good again to me 😫

  • 3/5 Zaier L. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is great when it's great but can be mediocre at times, the quality is not consistent . The seating area is good and setting is great for a chilled vibe.

  • 3/5 Desmore T. 3 years ago on Google
    A relaxed chill sport for the spicy food lovers

  • 4/5 Sydania H. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was quick and food was good.

  • 3/5 Sheldon G. 3 years ago on Google
    Food price good, service turn around time great! Liquor prices 300 up for under 5% alcohols like Smirnoff and Beers.

  • 4/5 Euland R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance; tasty food - the plain burger is a winner for kids

  • 4/5 Deidra C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere in the middle of Kingston. Good food and customer service.

  • 4/5 shamoy w. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food nice ambiance with proper covid protocols in place

  • 4/5 Karen P. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the ambiance. Food was good

  • 5/5 Gregory Hugh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food... Both Jerk meats and also curried goat. Good bar service. Venue is clean and well maintained. Keep up the great work!

  • 5/5 Nuts z. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet, the ambiance is perfect for a private but public gathering, because of the area and how the setting is its like having a piece of the country lifestyle in the middle of a town. My pics are a bit too personal to even share πŸ˜…

  • 3/5 Jade H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is great ..but it can get hot and sometimes the service is pretty slow

  • 5/5 Saraani B. 3 years ago on Google
    Was my first visit. Great vibes and great food plus reasonable prices.

  • 4/5 Vanessa B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, seating is socially distant but the lizards dine with you.

  • 5/5 Atalia B. 3 years ago on Google
    No lines, good service and great food

  • 5/5 Pauline E. 3 years ago on Google
    Love at first bite.

  • 4/5 Mark J. 3 years ago on Google
    The service needs to be improved, especially at the first point of contact for take out which is the cashier, sometimes he or she information on what is available is not known, this frustrates the customer.

  • 4/5 Stacy-Ann D. 3 years ago on Google
    Roast fish was devine. Staff friendly and prices comparatively affordable.

  • 5/5 Chemist C. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is good

  • 4/5 Stephen H. 3 years ago on Google
    Name change to Kingston Jerk.

  • 5/5 Sonja P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance and friendly staff

  • 4/5 Verona W. 3 years ago on Google
    Outdoor setting, good music and GREAT food! Fantastic place to hang with friends and have a good time

  • 5/5 Tashania P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great 😘😘

  • 3/5 Glenda-Gaye C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent customer service, ask for Kaydian

  • 4/5 Ron S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The jerk pork shot iyah .... (Original) Da jerk pork ya shot iyah....

  • 4/5 Robert T. 3 years ago on Google
    Secluded dining and great for takeout.

  • 4/5 Terry P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Jerk, a bit pricey

  • 5/5 Janeil S. 3 years ago on Google
    Flipping amazing customer service!!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Healthy options
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Catering
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Takeout
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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