Dat Fire Jerk Chicken

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King B.

Ordered on 10/17/23 Jerk chicken cheese fries Large Just Jerk Chicken Northside Drive location via DoorDash I was skeptical at first due to the overall ratings, however I decided to give them a try. I have no complaints at all. The food was hot and fresh when delivered, and the order came with 3 small containers of extra bbq sauce The fries are prepared just right, or you can customize them to your liking. I added more cheese and seasoning to the fries and more pepper to the jerk chicken. Glad I ordered, keep up the good work!

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Daniel B.

I've heard a lot of good things about Dat Fire Jerk Chicken. First, I saw this restaurant pop up on Yelp a lot (a lot of good reviews). Second, my fiancee and her friends/classmates at nearby Morehouse School of Medicine like this place. The school has ordered catering from Dat Fire many times. With so many endorsements, I just knew I had to check them out. I can confirm what most people have said: Dat Fire is good. Now I gotta be honest, this place doesn't look like much from the outside. It's kind of dumpy, but don't judge a book by its cover. The food and service are good. The parking lot is tiny with bumpy, broken sections of asphalt. If the lot is full, you can street park on Larkin for free. The building/structures are small and humble. This place is designed for takeout and delivery so it hasn't been hit too bad by the coronavirus pandemic we're all experiencing right now. They have a patio and outdoor bar seating. There's also a relatively new and spacious "Up Top Lounge" patio with corrugated roof coverage and heat lamps for cold weather. I tried calling this place a couple days in a row to see if they were still open for takeout during the pandemic, but I never got an answer. However, my fiancee saw they were still active on Grubhub so we made the trek over. On a Wednesday evening, there was a study stream of walk-in customers. I spoke with the server, Natalie, and she told me business hasn't been *too* bad. Their delivery orders have been about the same. Where they've seen a decrease in business is their walk-ins because surrounding schools and businesses have gone to work/study remote. Dat Fire has hand sanitizer on the wall inside the entrance and I saw Natalie disinfect the ordering counter after I ordered. Good job to these guys for staying on top of things. This is a Jamaican restaurant. In addition to jerk chicken, they specialize in jerk pork, brown stew, curry chicken and curry goat, oxtail, patties (e.g. traditional spicy beef and curry chicken as well as other fillings like spinach, jerk chicken, coco bread, and shrimp), and sides like rice and peas, cabbage salad, plantains, and collard greens. Also, they serve things like wings, tacos, hoagies, salads, jerk cheese fries, and seafood such as fried fish and curry shrimp (the latter available Friday only). They sell ready-made self-serve desserts too like cake and pie. Expect to spend anywhere from $7.50 to $19.50 each on meals that come with meat, rice and peas, cabbage salad or collards, and plantains. The oxtail and curry goat are the most expensive meats. Most meat patties run $2.75 apiece. Most sides are $2.75 or $3.50 each. Desserts, $3.25-3.50 each. About a half-dozen lunch specials that include a meat, sides, and canned soda cost less than $7 each and are available Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm. Drinks include D&G Jamaican brand bottled soda, various juices, and your standard bottled water and canned Coke products (roughly $1-3 per drink). I ordered the following: * Jerk chicken meal with rice and peas, cabbage salad, and plantains - $9.75 (large size) * Curry goat meal with rice and peas, cabbage salad, and plantains - $14.50 (small size) * Jerk chicken patty $2.75 I originally wanted oxtail and rum cake, but they were out of both (this was last week) so I opted for curry goat instead. We got takeout, of course. Natalie opened the curry goat box and showed me everything I ordered before bagging the food up to-go. I appreciated that. She included individually-wrapped plastic forks and napkins in the bag. The jerk patty was served in a brown paper bag, like a lunch bag. The curry goat meal was served in one of those white foam three-compartment boxes while the jerk chicken meal was served in a circular aluminum foil takeout pan with clear plastic top. The food looked and smelled great. We couldn't wait to get home and eat! Also, the food had a good amount of weight to it. The portion sizes were generous. Now some of that was the goat and chicken bones (both dishes are served bone-in), but still, relatively substantial serving sizes, even for the "small" curry goat meal size. Spicy jerk sauce was served on the side. Natalie told me they used to put it on top, but not anymore. Overall, the food was tasty, filling, and satisfying. We could tell the jerk patty was homemade. It had that "authentic" homemade quality to it. Like other Jamaican restaurants around town, Dat Fire has a case of fresh patties ready to sell. I enjoyed the jerk chicken and curry goat equally; my fiancee preferred the jerk chicken. They were both very boney, especially the goat, but that's the nature of these dishes. Wonderful flavor, especially with the jerk sauce which was legit spicy, but not overdone. What I loved the most, however, were the plantains. They were big and fantastic; among the best I've had. The cabbage salad was fresh, crunchy, and flavorful. It held up better in its own compartment in the foam box (juices didn't leak anywhere).

Kien H.

I had the jerk chicken and the jerk fries. The food was pretty good and flavorful, at the top. But there was not enough sauce to make it to the bottom. I guess that is a way to make you buy more, I get it. But overall it was good and I would go back. The chicken was tender and juicy. The greens were decent. The fries were very good accept the fact that everything was on the top. And it isnt like you can stir the cheese and fries up to mix it, it was cooked on it (this is where having the sauce all the way through would have helped.

Alexis H.

I can't emphasize enough how awful this was. Definitely didn't finish it and threw it straight into the garbage. I entered and ordered the Small Jerk Chicken Meal. It came with rice and peas and then I added on the steam cabbage for 50 cents and plantains. I also got a bottle of the Simply Natural Sorrel ($4.80). In total my order came to $15.03 and I added a $2 tip. The sorrel is really good. Highly recommend that beverage. But the food - absolutely not. As you can see from the picture, they gave me OLD FOOD. The cabbage was mush. The rice and peas no good. And the jerk itself - NO FLAVOR. I was literally biting into oily chicken with no flavor. I assume it was left over jerk chicken which they then put into the microwave to heat up. Absolutely will not be returning and shame on you. The lady at the register who took my order was very kind. I have no complaints about the customer service. However, the food is what I came for.

Curry cabbage with rice & beans on the bottom.

Tasha J.

Solid Jamaican On my last trip To Dat Fire I stopped by at Noon on a Saturday and patties were not ready. As of April 2022, the veggie plate consists of plantains, rice & beans, cabbage and kale. I skipped the plantains and kale and just had the rice & beans and cabbage with curry gravy / sauce. It was very good. They have a small lot but plenty of side street parking adjacent to the restaurant. Quick service.

Anthony S.

Ep. 84 of AntlantaEats If you're riding on Northside Dr, You're in the territory for some Authentic Caribbean food. The menu is very diverse for example: if you're looking for Tacos guess what? They serve Jerk chicken, pork & fish! My personal fav was the Jerk. Inside the fish DRIP is in Asian sauce it def enhanced the taste. Another major highlight that I have not come across at a Jamaican Restaurant is the CHEESE FRIES! What?? Yup. Just like the Tacos, you can choose 1 of the 3 options. Tbh I but I had to choose what to order 1st it would be the Tacos. Have you heard of "My Pops Sauce" originated in Jamaica, the chef created it. Let me tell you IT'S SPICY (bring out the rag). Only small takeaway is I wasn't crazy about the Curry. I think I loved the other stuff so much it was a "ehh" moment. Feel free to give a taste anyway. The Brown Stew Chicken was another favorite for me. Great texture & marinated Parking is a little small however there's some street parking in the surrounding area. BONUS + Outdoor Rooftop w/ Cover, Raggae Music blasting as you dine, Friendly cashier (shout out to Star!) Here's my experience: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRASE7TAoad/?utm_medium=copy_link

Sana K.

I was really hoping for some good jerk on this first stop in ATL. This place got great reviews. They seemed busy. However the chicken was flavorless and looked burnt. It came with a sauce on the side but im used to the chicken being cooked in the spices. The sauce was decent. The rice was hard. I don't even remember the cabbage but don't think it was good. The plantains were ok. Do not recommend.

Marcellus J.

Fire so good Jerk Chicken, Greens, Rice, Mac N Cheese this place is In College Park And I Want More ASAP

Kayla H.

Great as always and was ready very quickly! Love stopping by for carry out on the way home.

Rene B.

Back again! This time tried the jerk pork--- yes to this too!!! So I'm a fan of the jerk chicken and pork. This place saves the day when you don't want to cook- it's spicy and delicious! Abs you can't beat the price!

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Brandon W.

After reading some reviews, I decided to try Dat Fire Jerk Chicken. I was hoping to "revisit" Jamaica via my taste buds with all these great reviews! Needless to say, it's wasn't that great. You do get a TON of food for the price which is great, but what I ordered didn't do it for me. I'm sure they have great items, I just wasn't satisfied. I would still check them out if you're into Jamaican! Give them a chance!

Kieauna S.

I order food to go for dinner. The food tasted really good, but I've had better Jamaican food. The rice was just a bit undone. The customer service was amazing though. You also get a great amount a food for the price you pay. Didn't really like the way the cabbage was steamed because it had corn. I just never had it that way. Other than that Would recommend the jerk chicken for a quick bite.

Isabel W.

amazing lunch special for $5!! Trust me when I say that it may look like a small portion but it's more than enough. We ordered the lunch specials for: - curry chicken: not too curry which is nice - jerk chicken: grilled chicken and the jerk sauce comes on the side. Surprisingly not spicy, not sure if we can get levels of spice but I wish it had a kick to it. Honestly, the sauce sort of tasted like bbq? - brown stew chicken: was probably my favorite! The chicken is so moist and soaked up all the flavor. It's a sweet and savory stew with veggies. The best part is that the rice and beans also soak up all the stew nicely and adds that extra bit of flavor. They all come with rice/beans and cabbage or collard greens. Unfortunately the oxtail isn't on the lunch menu but we had to try it! The oxtail meat is very tender and soooo good. You get such a large amount especially for it being the "small". TLDR: get the lunch special to save $$. Try the brown stew and oxtail!

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Raashida S.

3 years ago

This is the best Jamaican cuisine I've had thus far in Atl the service was great and the food was very flavor highly I order the jerk chicken ever time and HIGHLYYYY recommended the kale/greens/cabbage for your side order thank me later read more

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Erica H.

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6 years ago

The menu is extensive and the prices are really good for the amount of food you get. I liked that they had vegetarian and pescatarian options to choose from. I went with the Tofu curry. It was okay. I prefer my tofu with a little crunch and texture, this one was super soft. My concern is that I found meat in the curry sauce and almost ate it. That says that the curry sauce is still made with meat. Maybe they have a vegetarian friendly sauce? read more

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Sarah H.

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Quick and delicious! And...outdoor seating!! We had the veggie plate and the chicken meal. Both were exceptional and fresh!! Highly recommend if you want to add some flavor in your life! read more

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Eric C.

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It's hard to say what happened when we ate here the other day. We were in the mood for Jerk Chicken and so we ordered a ton of food from the Jerk Chicken combo, the "Just Jerk Chicken", Jerk Pork and the Jerk chicken wings. We ordered through Yelp and went to pick it up. That part was really convenient. Dat Fire is your typical "hole in the wall" restaurant. You go there to order and pick up or you call ahead (I suggest calling ahead or ordering online). There's only standing room there and the parking lot is not terribly big. Anyways, when we got our food (prepared on time!) we took it home and opened it all up. The jerk chicken comb, the just jerk chicken and the jerk pork had no seasoning; no jerk sauce on them at all. Meanwhile, the chicken wings themselves were nicely prepared and clearly tossed in sauce so those were so delicious. I think there was some sort of error with the order so unfortunately, we had to evaluate the chicken just purely based on the face that we had BBQ chicken without the sauce (Luckily we had some Fat Matt's sauce at home). The chicken was juicy and had some nice char. I'm sure it would have been great had there been sauce with it... Fortunately and unfortunately there are many other Caribbean and jerk chicken places around so we might not be coming back here for a while. Willing to give it a try but unfortunately this was a missed opportunity. read more

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SR W.

5 years ago

Great jerk! I've had the jerk chicken plate, the jerk chicken fries, and the fish tacos. The food always tastes amazing and fresh. I definitely recommend! read more

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Dale B.

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When you first arrive to the jerk spot you will see that it is a bit sketchy. Anyone that knows good food knows that the place needs to be sketchy in order for it be delicious. This was some good ass jerk chicken. It has been a while since I had authentic jerk chicken. I ordered a tin pan of chicken and some rice and peas. They put so much chicken in that pan I couldn't believe it. I took it as a challenge and ate the whole thing. Make sure you drench it with the jerk sauce too! Smother it with love. Only small issue I had was with the rice and peas. It was barely any peas in it and it wasn't spicy like some jerk spots make it. Nonetheless I would recommend the hell out of this place to people who need a jerk fix. read more

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Lisa D.

3 years ago

The food was horrible....nothing was good the chicken was too big and the rice taste like black pepper and coconut nasty and the cabbage was uncooked the only thing was ok was the plantains..the wait was about 2 hours they are super slow but the cashier was nice read more

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Kelli C.

Elite 18

5 years ago

Such a disappointing experience ordering food from Dat Fire today. Used to be one of the best places in Atlanta for jerk chicken. Today I received an order without any sauce, completely raw cabbage, and a raw, doughy patty. My plantain was also raw inside and the rice not fully cooked. My spouse ordered the oxtails which were hard and lacked flavor. Huge difference from the food we used to love. read more

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Bobby L.

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5 years ago

Huhm golden Krust may be better than this place I just ordered 18$ worth of dry curry and the rice taste like they made it this morning for them to serve it cafeteria style because it's also dry the plantains are burnt and the only thing I can say about this place is that they have good beef patties and coco bread I'll just throw the rest for some lucky homeless person to get it read more

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MarquezTyrell K.

6 years ago

Mac&Cheese and Rice&Peas were missing something. Very bland Brown Stew Chicken & Fish Sub with Mango sauce were great read more

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YoYo M.

5 years ago

I've heard good reviews about this restaurant for a while now. My first time was this week and Im impressed. So . I had the jerk chicken meal with greens, rice, and peas. It was delicious. I also had the curry chicken patty, spicy beef patty, and also the beef and cheese patty. read more

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Freddie B.

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9 years ago

This place is heaven sent! FOOD: I've been here 20-25 times over the last year and the food is delicious. - Suggestion: ** Best Value Award ** Large jerk chicken meal. The meal comes with enough chicken to feed two people. it comes with raw cabbage or collard greens and 2 to 4 slices of plantains. - Suggestion: ** Best Tasting** Curry chicken! This is hands-down the best curry chicken I've ever had. Drink: Keep it Jamaican... go with ginger beer. LOCATION: It is a very small establishment very close to the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown it usually has small lines out of the door for incoming patrons .The decour screams Jamaican on a budget. - Parking: if you're lucky to get one of the parking spaces beside the hut great if not you will have to park on the side street. PRICE: Be prepared to spend around $9.50 for a gut filling meal. read more

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Kristen L.

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5 years ago

I've been trying to find a spot to get good jerk chicken around Atlanta and I think I've found it here. It's not super spicy but definitely has you sniffling a little bit. I wanted to try a good amount of things so I got the jerk chicken plate with rice and peas, macaroni, and coco bread. The jerk chicken was tender and well seasoned. The macaroni was amazing, I do wish the rice and peas were a little more seasoned. This was my first time trying coco bread and it was absolutely amazing. I popped it in the microwave and it somehow got even better. I grabbed the Tropical Rhythms Reggae Medley to drink as recommended by the cashier and it's awesome. Parking is a little limited but the food comes out fairly quickly. There's also an outdoor seating area up top. I'll definitely be back. read more

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J. G.

11 years ago

Jerk master Jay makes it right. Good and spicy. It's nice to finally have a solid Jamaican spot in the area. I can never decide which I like more the jerk or the curry chicken so I get them both. The plantains deserve special mention. They're so soft and juicy. I like to get extra jerk sauce to dip them in. It's another great example of how everything here is cooked just right. Nothing is overlooked or dry which is easy to do. read more

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Serena D.

8 years ago

This place is great for some quick and cheap take out. The food is flavorful and delicious, I got the small curry chicken meal and the portion was huge. The small size honestly looks the same or even bigger than the large size. read more

Dat Fire Jerk Chicken - The menu! The small curry chicken was 7.95 and soo good! The oxtail was 16.75, which was more than I was expecting but looked amazing - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Lovy D.

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Honestly there isn't much to say. My experience wasn't great. Patties were over cooked, collard greens, Mac and cheese and jerk chicken were basic. Oddly enough I met the owner a few years back and really heard great things about this place, but my experience wasn't that. I was overcharged for sauces I didn't get . Honestly it was a mess and a waste of money. Ending up throwing away more food than I could consume. read more

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Guyesha B.

10 years ago

As others have said before, DO NOT get swayed away by the outer appearance of this place. This is truly a gem. I go to school in the area, so I am always looking for local lunch spots. As soon as I pull up, I hear reggae music bumping against the building. Then when I walked inside, although I wasn't immediately greeted by the staff, they surely made up for it by the end of my experience. I ordered the small oxtail plate and I added jerk chicken, along with a sweet potato pie. When I tell your everything was AMAZING! Although the oxtails were a little too fatty for my liking, but I sure enjoyed the gravy over my rice & peas along with the smoked jerk chicken. Moreover, I've never tasted sweet potato pie that was as good as my grandmothers. Overall, this has surely been added to my lunch spot favorites down Northside drive. Along with them being affordable, they also offer student discounts! read more

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Ashley M.

4 years ago

Their food is ALWAYS on point. The first time I tried it was catered, and I recently moved closer to their location. The jerk pork is on POINT!!! Mac n Cheese is almost always good. 10/10 read more

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Chelsea B.

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3 years ago

they don't never have sh*t. always out of oxtail and fish and patties. oh and they close at 6p, not 8p. don't get your hopes up... just go somewhere else. read more

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Michael I.

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Dat Fire never disappoints! This is one of the best Jamaican spots in town. It's a small smokehouse right off of northside drive and can get cramped really quickly inside while waiting to order. Also, don't come here if you're in a hurry ; EVERYTHING is made to order. However , the food is well worth the wait ! The jerk chicken comes straight out the smoker , hot and ready to eat ! The small jerk plate comes with dark meat jerk chicken , rice and peas , and shredded cabbage with a plantain..all for under $8. You can't beat it for this taste of Jamaica as everything is mouth watering and delicious. Also they have the authentic Jamaican beef and curry chicken patties hat are always good , although they tend to run out at the end of the day. Whenever I'm on this side of town , I'll never hesitate to stop here , you shouldn't either ! read more

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Austin C.

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I used to come here often and since recently returning to Atlanta the delicious jerk chicken is still on point! Are you visiting Atlanta in the downtown area, or just searching for a good, fairly quick lunch option? This spot is located on the east side of the road, caddy corner to the Burger King, and just down the street from the Benz stadium and of course, the illustrious Clark Atlanta university among other HBCUs nearby. There's limited, but free parking. This is takeout only. The foods fresh, you can literally smell the chicken cooking on the smokers as you walk in, kicking those salivary glands into high gear. My meals are normally less than $10. I get the lunch special that comes with a few pieces of steaming jerk chicken over rice that's cooked with plantains. At the peak of lunch time there was maybe 10-15 people in line, some wait in their car, and I received my food normally within 15-20 minutes. read more

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Theo A.

7 years ago

I thought it was good. Even thought they had nothing I first pick. Please go early if you want a popular item. I got the curry chicken. Which was very good, flavorful, lots of gravy, filling. I was really happy with my meal. My friend got the jerk Nd they didn't like it at all. One of my friend even asked for curry gravy so she can pour it over her chicken. I think it was a decent find overall. I have been to other Caribbean restaurants this one was tad bit more expensive especially for the portions. However, the girl there was very nice, to keep a positive attitude in such a humid place, I could not. She is a fighter. read more

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Tamika B.

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Don't know what they did but the food has went down hill. My last 2 visits (months apart) the was awful! I noticed they now offer Mac n cheese and collard greens. Since when did Jamaica restaurants starting offering soul food? I will only purchase my Jamaican, Haitian and Cuban food when I go home to Miami! read more

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J M.

7 years ago

I've seen this place for a while but have never stopped because the parking lot is small and was always full. Now I know why. The food is a pleasant surprise. The jerk chicken, jerk pork, rice, cabbage, greens have each and all been some of the best I've had, at any place. Nothing was dried out, the meats, rice and vegetables all moist and tender. Hard to do. I look forward to returning. read more

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Andy S.

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I have been eating at this joint for over 5 years. But the last few times I've Order the Medium Chicken Meal I've gotten mostly RIB bones. Its like they are being cheap and chopping up anything and everything -- I don't Like earring bones -- where da Chik'in man? read more

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Jocelyn C.

5 years ago

Thank you for catering the oxtails for my family thanksgiving it was an absolute hit!!! Everyone enjoyed them, quality meat, great taste and packaged perfectly everybody loved the oxtails... thank you again read more

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Tameka W.

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7 years ago

Ordered wing meal, supposed to be fried hard and NOT, Mac n Cheese was not hot or warm but I warmed it up and it is FYE . Collard greens taste burnt and no seasoning. Nice place, wish they offered Shrimp everyday and their fish is SWAI DON'T LIKE THAT. FRIES WAS FRESH... read more

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Renee S.

8 years ago

So had this spot bookmarked because my american friends have been saying its good. Well maybe thats just the jerk. I come from a jamaican family and I am really cautious about the jamaican restaurants I eat at outside of dekab county or the southside. Needless to say I wanted to try the fish hoagie since its friday and I am Catholic. So first they do not accept call in orders. I went ahead and stopped by. The fish hoagie was dry and not seasoned at all. It tasted burnt and dry. No kind of sauce or anything. Same with the cabbage salad I ordered on the side. No dressing or anything just dry shredded cold cabbage I was really expecting some flavor and was most disappointed in the whole experience .. read more

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Xavier B.

5 years ago

TERRIBLE SERVICE!!! I try so hard to support black businesses but they make it so hard. The customer service and wait times are ridiculous. There was no courtesy/hospitality read more

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Courtney S.

6 years ago

Not sure if I caught them on a bad day or people in Atlanta don't know good Jamaican food. The jerk chicken was so DRY. I drowned mine in jerk sauce but it was still hard to get down. Cabbage comes as chopped up raw cabbage, not cooked so fair warning. My curry chicken patty was good, however, I had to bring it back as the first one I had virtually had nothing inside of it. Will not be returning..I'm cool on dat fire. More like dat fire burned out. read more

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Dantea M.

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6 years ago

I've never been more disappointed! We ordered the jerk pork & chicken meals (bcz they were out of oxtails). The pork was so burnt that it looked like charcoal nuggets. The rice was dry & bland. The chicken was bland. The greens were bland. If it wasn't so far from where we live I would've taken it back. I will NOT be going back. read more

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Evered D.

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HOOO MY GAWD! I wished fries and fish, ladies and gentlemen, this was a hell of a dish! I loved the atmosphere of this tiny little place! The service was very welcoming, there were bits and pieces of personal memorabilia all around the store and the menu is pretty easy to understand and read. You're either going to get GREAT food, GREAT food...or GREAT FOOD! I actually forgot the name of the other place I used to go to. Something gold or bronze...I dunno, not important because DAT FIRE JERK CHICKEN has got that BOOM! read more

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Meat patties are delicious! The jerk pork and chicken are great as well. I will say that the cabbage isn't a bit of a waste of space on the plates. It's kinda like dry coleslaw. Didn't used to be that way so I'm not sure what happened. read more

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Tanesha Tei W.

6 years ago

The best oxtails EVER! My hubbie loves the curry tofu and banana pudding as well! They have been amazing to continue to serve the community during the pandemic! Therefore we will continue to support them in every way! read more

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Chateau M.

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8 years ago

Omggggg!! Some of the best jerk chicken I've ever had!! & the service was amazingly fast & quality!!! I will most definitely be back read more

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Victor N.

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8 years ago

real jamaican food! real jamaican food!! real jamaican food!!! real jamaican food!!real jamaican's. if you get to this place late (nearing closing time) please do not be surprised if they have run out of some menu items. small establishment, no frills place. good food. read more

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Kenneth K.

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5 years ago

3.8 overall very authentic Jamaican food just wish it was a bit more spicy and less sweet. I got the Pork plate and 10 wings. Will definitely come back just didn't have the kick i was craving on the spicy end read more

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Andrea M.

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Sorry no pictures but yeeeeeees indeed! It was my last day at my current job and a coworker offered to buy me lunch to congratulate me on my new job. By the time he brought it to me I didn't even bother to warm it up. Y'all... so good. Now don't judge me, I was at work so I was hoping not to eat too heavy and got the Jerk Chicken Hoagie sandwich and fries. Soooo freaking good. I added the sauce on my sandwich and the chicken was juicy, well- seasoned, the slaw and toasted bun.... excellent. I can't wait to try something else. I hate I let my boss try a little bite. I would've had more to eat. read more

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Monica T.

6 years ago

I had the small ox tails with collard greens and a lunch order of jerk pork! When I tell you, that jerk pork was slappin! It was sooo darn good! The oxtails were just as good but that jerk pork now holds a special place in my heart, ! Try this play out if you want that jerk!! read more

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Samantha C.

5 years ago

Ordered two jerk chicken plates with collards. The entire meal was disgusting! I am from the islands so I know what jerk chicken and rice and peas should taste like. The chicken was burnt so bad that even the bones were almost dust! The rice was crunchy. The one spoonful of greens we got was tolerable. I don't know what people order to give this place great reviews but I will never give this place a second chance. I don't write reviews but I had to let people know not to waste their money!! read more

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226 Northside Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Castleberry Hill
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(404) 254-4494
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http://www.datfirejerkchicken.com

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Hours

What time does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken open?

Dat Fire Jerk Chicken opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken close?

Dat Fire Jerk Chicken closes at 6:00 PM on Monday.Dat Fire Jerk Chicken closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Dat Fire Jerk Chicken is closed on Sunday.

Mon 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMTue-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken take credit cards?

Yes, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken have catering options?

Yes, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken does have catering options.

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken have a happy hour?

No, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken does not have a happy hour.

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken serve alcohol?

No, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken allow dogs?

No, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken does not allow dogs.

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken have TVs?

Yes, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken have bike parking?

Yes, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has bike parking.

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken have outdoor seating?

Yes, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has outdoor seating options.

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken have parking?

Yes, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Dat Fire Jerk Chicken have free WiFi?

Yes, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Traditional Jamaican Jerk Chicken infused with natural herbs and spices which validates it's authenticity seal in the cultural heritage of Caribbean cuisine.

History

Established in 2013.

Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has flourished from small family catering to the soon to be #1 Jerk Center in the heart of Atlanta. While the restaurant is still under construction getting prepared for our grand opening, Dat Fire Jerk Chicken will offer catering and office deliveries.

Meet the Business Owner: Jason J.

Chef Jason Johnson is the owner and head chef of Dat Fire Jerk Chicken. He has worked collectively with his staff to develop the perfect menu to satisfy your taste buds. Once only offering catering Dat FIre Jerk Chicken now has a location in the Castleberry HIll District where all of our lovely patrons can come down and visit and enjoy the delicious flavors of Jamaica right in the heart of Atlanta.

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Can we talk about the lost art of customer service and how this restaurant has single-handedly brought it back??? and that observation is just the jerk sauce on this amazing Caribbean find!!! I had the jerk chicken.... I had the jerk chicken.... I. had. THE. jerk. chicken. It was so good. Not too spicy, not drowned in sauce, which by the way you can add yourself, at your leisure. and it's two different sauces, a BBQ and a Jerk sauce. I'm not Jamaican, but my bestie is. Well she's Jamerican. This makes me an aficionado, once removed. Just go!!! You will not regret it!!!!!! read more

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This restaurant may get you a bit fooled by its location and questionable appearance. I haven't tried such a great jerk chicken since the time I've been to Jamaica, and this spot became a real God send. As I'm a huge chicken eater. What I like the most, after their chicken, is that the staff is never angry or upset, but always absolutely friendly and treat you like a old friend. This establishment is amazing! Me and my wife discovered it a few years ago and since than we've been visiting it for like a hundred times! read more

Allen S.

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I wish to be entombed in a vat of DAT Fire Jerk Chicken once I expire. Since they're reloacted to Atlanta I now must travel via AIRPLANE but this was a go to for fast, tasty, inexpensive lunch or dinner. Everybody is fine including the owner! The service is great!! the food is good, pleasant portions......I 'll purchase something different when they reopen but actually but the food and the beverages speaks for itself - you'vent had excellent jerk chicken until you have tasted DatFIRE!!!!!!! read more

Ron D.

10 years ago

This spot is the proof that you should not judge a book by its cover and as many say Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has a wonderful menu, even though the restaurant isn't that great from the outside. I got there several days back for the lunch. I couldn't have ordered anything but Jerk chicken as I'd heard a lot of nice reviews. The portion was huge and incredibly delicious. When I am around downtown again I'll definitely come over to that great dish! read more

Andy S.

10 years ago

This restaurant catered my best friend's wedding party and I was incredibly pleased with their service, food and everything! Since that day I've visited the restaurant for a couple of times already and I can say that all the dishes that I ordered weren't any worse than at the party! Their food is on point! It's so delicious, hot and fresh! I am even planning on catering our business lunches by Dat Fire Jerk Chicken! Try it and you won't regret! read more

Robert C.

10 years ago

This really is not "As great as it gets!" This really is the greatest. And for the cash it is simply silly. Ensure that you get there early since they do often sell out of merchandise, and they close at 8. I found out the hard way and went through the 5 phases of despair. Refusal, negotiating, etc. Chase the Dat Fire dragon at your own risk...itis a glare of delightful, delightful glory. read more

Eric H.

8 years ago

The food was a hit at my Caribbean themed party! Everyone said how delicious it was! Authentic and seasoned to perfection; the reviews were accurate. The curry chicken and cabbage were my favorites! Special thanks to their professional, prompt, and customer oriented catering staff Jason and Michelle! They made it happen with very little notice. We will definitely be back! read more

Diyor K.

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Dat Fire Jerk Chicken is definitely really wonderful. Firstly, the price is hard to beat. I do not think Dat Fire Jerk Chicken has anything bad on their menu, Beef Patties is absolutely excellent. Staff is very polite and definitely will help you with anything. Loved it and I would recommend it to any of my friends. read more

Dorolyn B.

12 years ago

FROM JAMAICA TO THE ATL As a Jamaican I have to say this is probably the best jerk I've ever had outside of Jamaica itself! Chef Jay John has blended the perfect spices to make the perfect jerk seasoning....But don't take my word for it, taste it for yourself, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!! read more

Latrese M.

9 years ago

OMG!!!!! I thought I had died and woken up in the Caribbean. This restaurant is definitely small but the outside seating is convenient and perfect to traffic watch, socialize, and enjoy the delicious food. Even the drinks are amazing!! This may become a regular spot for me and my work buddies. read more

Shellie O.

8 years ago

This is a great place for fried chicken! The chicken is perfectly seasoned and fried nicely. The breading is light but full of flavor. It is hot and spicy, but not too hot. It has some heat, but mainly it is flavor. I just wish I had room for dessert. read more

Emery L.

10 years ago

Great Catering Service. Ordered a 1/2 pan of Jerk Pork for a party at the last minute (less than 12 hours). They came through despite the late notice and it was a hit at the party. Great portion size and every piece was gone. Keep up the great work! read more

John L.

12 years ago

All I can is... Pass the rum punch and some more of that chicken!!! You can tell that Chef Jay John put some extra umph in those ingredients, and the professionalism is excellent... I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Tamar J.

12 years ago

I hired them to cater an event for me...I had the jerk chicken Which is phenomenal..it was not dried out...I also ordered the rum punch Which was a big hit.. I will definitely use them again for my catering needs read more

Darryl P.

276

10 years ago

Stumbled on this place headed to a sushi restaurant lol some of the best Caribbean cuisine I've had in Atlanta. Curry chicken was great and real home made sweet potato pies! Won't be disappointed. read more

Dinah A.

7 years ago

Cooked fresh to order, and the food is sooooo good. Plus you get a nice portion for the price. I go at least 2 times out the week. They have vegetarian options also which I love. read more

Daphne B.

11 years ago

I recently moved from Miami to Atlanta and Chef Jay's jerk chicken is the best I have found in Atlanta! His food is delicious and I cannot wait until his new restaurant opens! read more

Rikki W.

12 years ago

The picture looks good doesn't it? Well the food here is delicious! This is by far the best jerk chicken I have ever had! Dat fire jerk chicken is truly DAT FIRE! read more

Stacy L.

302

10 years ago

Best Jamaican spot in town! Try the curry chicken, jerk chicken, oxtails, patties and coco bread are so good! Plus they have Great customer service. read more

Andrea C.

10 years ago

Yummy delicious chicken! I'm in love with it. I wonder if they deliver because I live very close but sometimes I don't want to leave my house. Lok read more

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