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Jamaican Jerk Center

Restaurant

👍👍 Fantastic food. The goat curry is delicious and tender. The mac and cheese is banging. All 5 stars. I hope this place thrives, we need good food places like this. People often mention chicken,


Address

1231 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310

Contact

(330) 849-2344

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (70 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Rachel W. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic food. The goat curry is delicious and tender. The mac and cheese is banging. All 5 stars. I hope this place thrives, we need good food places like this.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angel I. 8 months ago on Google
    Brand new place! The staff is friendly and dedicated! The food is absolutely delicious! Like no other in its area! I’m so excited they are here! I had the brown stew chicken and curry chicken and plantains. Well the curry chicken plate didn’t make it to a picture but here’s a pic of the brown stew chicken before we ate it all! You will not regret going here! I’ll be back for oxtails and more tomorrow! Jamaican food is my fave!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Larry B. 7 months ago on Google
    I recently chowed down at the fresh-off-the-block Jamaican joint, and I gotta tell ya, it's a straight-up fire. I ordered the oxtail and the barbecued jerk chicken the flavors were lit, just the right blend of spices and smokiness. Each bite was like a one-way ticket to Jamaica, and that chicken? Tender and juicy, cooked to perfection fam. The crew was mad cool. I'm itching to go back and explore more of their menu. This spot is a real treasure, a must-hit for anyone looking for some legit Jamaican food. Oh and let’s not forget they are open late unlike all the other food spots in this area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sage 7 months ago on Google
    A great amount of food who doesn’t love that! The chicken has great flavor i do wish the jerk has more sauce and the cabbage was cooked longer and the rice n peas had the scotch bonnet in it it was still seasoned well. overall pretty good

  • 5/5 Dr. Joan M. W. 4 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is the answer to the prayers of this Jamaican girl in Akron. The jerk chicken was phenomenal! Finger-licking good! Looking forward to going back for some fish and bammy! The authentic taste of food from home made my taste buds come alive. Big ups to the chef!

  • 5/5 mark k. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice folks behind the counter. Place smells fantastic and the food is very very good! Menu was limited when we went, had the curry chicken and brown chicken. We’ll will be back to try the jerk and other stuff! Really solid spot, priced right.

  • 5/5 Necy E. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was phenomenally tasteful. It was seasoned to perfection; not too much nor to less. Staff was nice, friendly, clean, respectful, pleasant, and more. It’s a 25-30 min drive from where I live; but it is most definitely worth the trip. Will definitely be driving here 1-3 times a week. Everything that I’ve tried makes you wanna smack yo momma. Best place I’ve chosen the 3 yrs I’ve been living in Ohio. Pepper steak, and hands down the oxtails I can die for. My next item will be Curry Goat. I pray y’all never go out of business. So people if you haven’t been; make your way and they will make your day…..

  • 5/5 Lane S. 6 months ago on Google
    This place blows any Jamaican food restaurants out of the water here in Akron! It is awesome!! The people are great too! The food!! Oh my golly goodness!! So yummy! Seasoned and spiced perfect! Tender chicken, cabbage is perfect. Rice and bean are delicious! Plantains cooked to order! I can’t wait to go back! Walk in and they will be happy to help you!


Call (330) 849-2344 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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