3.10.26 My husband wanted me to give this restaurant a try since I'm usually hesitant to eat anywhere that uses a lot of spices and seasoning. I ordered the jerk chicken bowl with potato salad, Old Bay fries, and ranch dressing. My husband got the jerk pork bowl with rice and peas and mac & cheese. I'm not sure whether it was the chicken or the ranch, but one of them was spicy enough to make my nose run. I have zero tolerance for heat, so it definitely caught me off guard. Hubby enjoyed his bowl, though he mentioned they gave him less pork than on previous visits. The staff were friendly and even brought the fries out to us on the patio. I really liked the fries and potato salad, but the chicken (or the sauce) was too spicy for me. I tried a bite of my husband's mac & cheese, and that was also good. read more

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I stopped in for a beef pattie. I dined here before and was not impressed by the food. The beef patties were okay and hit the spot for a quick appetizer in between dinner. If near its a fixer. The staff was very attentive and greeted upon entry. read more

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Hey friends! I had an intense craving for some great mac & cheese. I had it years ago at the Waldorf location and decided to try this closet location. I ordered the veggie platter. You're allowed to choose any 3 combination of sides. Some sides are an additional charge such as the Mac & cheese. I ordered rice and peas, Mac and cabbage. I also ordered potato salad as an extra side. Everything thing was delicious. The Mac and cheese was perfect as always. Rice and peas had an authentic flavor. Cabbage was seasoned well. Only distaste is I wished the potatoes in the potato salad were boiled a little longer, they were a little hard. I ordered on UberEats, so no details to provide on customer service, parking etc. I'll be ordering here regularly. Hope you enjoy! With love, The Picky Pescatarian. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Veggie Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I was shopping in the mall when I decided to check this black owned restaurant out from my Yelp list. The restaurant was clean and I was immediately greeted upon entering. Jamaican music was playing as well in the background. I pondered over the menu for a bit and finally decided on the oxtail dinner with a side of Mac and cheese. After my order was ready, I went back to order my husband a jerk chicken dinner because what is he going to eat. When I got home I was ready to jump right into my oxtail dinner however, it was a complete miss for me. The oxtail was bland, lacked flavor and seasoning. The Mac & cheese was pretty good. The restaurant has plenty of space inside and outdoor seating as well. The restaurant is located on the outside of the mall along with other businesses. Parking is apart of the mall parking lot which gets super busy on weekends. I may need to come back to try another menu item sometime in the distant future. read more

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We try to come once a month here. Delicious Jamaican food. I had the curry chicken roti last time ( didn't take pic) which was huge! Recently I had chicken stew in a bowl with veggies and Mac and cheese. The chicken is dripping with excellent curry flavors and the Mac and cheese was in point!! Price is great for the amount of food you get. The ambience is because there's reggae music and service was on point. Not table service read more

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The food portions are large but fries were a bit salty. I loved the quiet and spacious interior and the service was wonderful. I will definitely return and try something else from the eclectic menu. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Inside - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Great food and great service! I ordered the Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas, and Plantain! read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas, Plantain and a Ginger Beer - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Carribbean/Jamaican food is one of my favorites but it can be hit or miss as I've tried a few other places in the past in malls and they were pretty bad. I wasn't sure what to expect here but yes, pleasantly surprised. It's kind of like a Caribbean/Jamaican Chipotle as you order at the counter and pick a bowl/salad/roti, then pick your protein, and 2 sides plus options for sauces. I go with the Brown Stew Chicken bowl with rice and peas and plaintain. The wife goes with her mainstay, Curry Chicken with a salad and peas and rice. You get a good amount of food as it isn't cheap ($16 for the bowl). The food is legit...I don't get to Columbia Mall that often but plan on coming back for sure. A few notes - 1. You can ask for gravy on your rice and peas so ask for it. 2. The spicy sauce is good but I liked the Rude Boy. The BBQ sauce is a bit sweet but pretty good as well. 3. The restaurant is located in the outdoor square area with several restaurants and not in the mall (behind Maggiano's). Google Maps may take you to the other side of the mall which is what happened to us. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Curry Chicken Bowl; Brown Stew Chicken Bowl; Coco Bread - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Everything was great! Shirley behind the desk was a great help! The food was delicious! read more

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The women working at this restaurant are rude. Need to be trained in hospitality. I wish that I had a better experience. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Women rude makes you not want to come to restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The food was better than I thought it would be, and you get a good-sized serving. I had curry chicken, which came with peas, rice, plantain, and a fountain soda. The cost was $20, which I thought was a bit pricey for what I ordered. The service was very good, and the store ambiance was casual. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Curry chicken with peas and rice, plantain, and a fountain drink. - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I was in the area after a retwist appointment and originally planned to grab seafood, but the place I wanted to visit was closed. Not wanting to wait around, I decided to try something Caribbean, and I'm so glad I did--this spot did not disappoint! The portion sizes were generous, and the price was reasonable for the amount of food. I ordered the oxtails with cabbage, mac and cheese, and coco bread. The oxtails were incredibly tender and seasoned to perfection--literally falling off the bone! The cabbage was well-seasoned and flavorful. The mac and cheese was so good, it reminded me of the homemade version I grew up with in North Carolina--rich and comforting. The only small letdown was the coco bread--it wasn't as soft as I expected and was a bit on the hard side. But overall, I'll definitely be coming back to Dat Jerk again! Since it was my first time here, the young lady taking my order was really patient and helpful. I appreciated her guidance. Also, the space is great--there's plenty of seating inside, plus outdoor seating if you decide to dine in. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Amazing food and service! I ordered the jerk chicken and my husband got the pork, both were great but pork --wow amazing! Loved their dessert cakes, too! Great vibes :) read more

Yummy eats at a typical price. The oxtails were flavorful but needed some spice. Mac and cheese was good and the vegetables were buttered up! I loved the music playing and the lighting was great. The business may want to consider displaying deserts, offering spice on the side, and retraining on making roti. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Oxtails, Mac and cheese, vegetables - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

here's a hair in my brown stew chicken. crofton location is worlds better. if you're in columbia you're better off going to Anegada Delights. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Hair in Brown Stew Chicken Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

For fast food, this Caribbean place hit the spot! I was at Columbia Mall and had to go in for further investigation as I passed by Dat Jerk. It's a new build space on the upper level of the mall, near the Seasons 52. It's fairly spacious in there with high ceilings. On trend Caribbean music was playing at a reasonable level as I approached the counter. I immediately let the employee waiting for my order know that I'd never been before and didn't know what was what at Dat Jerk. She explained the basic ordering process to me and then I perused the menu. Something about the meatloaf spoke to me, so I got a platter of that with rice and beans and cabbage. I paid and left with the food. Overall I think the food was very good, but I would have preferred that the accompanying sauce had some spice to it...actually A LOT of spice. I'll definitely be back to try some other menu items. read more

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Happy to see Dat Jerk in Columbia! Their menu is so delicious! This location is in a nice spot with a lot of seating and a clean dining room. Today we got curry chicken with rice and peas as well as jerk chicken with Cajun fries and stir fry vegetables. The curry chicken was like a warm hug and it was delicious! The jerk chicken and veggies were also tasty. However the fries came after we finished eating and they weren't very good. The sauces were awesome too. The restaurant gives you a silverware packet with one napkin, salt/pepper, knife and fork. This was slightly annoying as the chicken can be messy and I had to go to the bathroom for a napkin. Also I needed more salt and was out of luck! Please provide these items! Overall good meal and portions. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I've reviewed this spot several times!! They have a new location in Columbia Maryland, so I pulled up!! Not sice'n them...but if you want some tasty, quick, Caribbean fare...this is your spot!! . Where I am: @datjerkmd . Location Reviewed: 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 3140 Columbia M.D. . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://www.datjerk.com/ . Items Reviewed: Their Honey Lime Jerk Salmon Salad Bowl (with mixed greens, corn, cucumber, carrots, cheese, tomatoes, honey lime jerk vinaigrette, plantains, & rice & peas $19.89). STAMP!! Hands down. That vinaigrette is sweet with a jerk kick!! Their Brown Stew Chicken (with stewed seasoned chicken, peppers, rice & peas, & plantains $15.20). STAMP!! Savory, plentiful, & hearty!! The plantains were LIKE THAT!! Their Oxtail Meal (with marinated oxtail, cabbage, & rice & peas $21.88). STAMP!! These oxtail were tender, succulent, and very well seasoned. STAMP the rice with gravy on top!! Their Jerk Chicken & Beef Patties ($3.46 each). STAMP!! When I tell you their food is well seasoned...trust that!! Their Coco Bread ($3.28). STAMP!! Soft, fluffy, tasty!! Their Jerk Chicken Roti Wrap (with corn, lettuce, tomato, onion, & jerk chicken wrapped in roti $15.20). LIKE THAT!! Tasty roti skin, and jerk chicken!! Their Apple Caramel Rum Cake ($5.20). STAMP! Best run cake I've ever had!! The apple caramel rum blend works!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: DECENT. . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Sauce Pocket . Recommendations: Any Entree!! . Handicap Access: It's equipped for those in wheelchairs, and those that are disabled. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews #datjerkcaribbeanchargrill #datjerk #foodie #dmvfoodie #goodeats read more

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Brought my mom here on a Sunday in May and the line was wrapped around the restaurant. My mom and I love Jamaican food so we were eager to try so to me, the line was worth the wait. We ordered curry chicken that came with 2 sides (rice & peas and plantain), oxtails (rice & peas and stir fry vegetables), roti and a 1/2 pound of old harbor bay shrimp. I enjoyed my food but my mom expected more spice and gravy in her oxtails. I'll definitely return to try some other items but on a not-so busy day. They ran out of many beverages, including bottled water. And if you eat outside, there's only 1 way out so if you have to go back in, you have to go through the gate back and around to the main door entrance. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Old harbor bay shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Easy to access location on the row of restaurants near the parking lot. The music was a nice welcome. I tasted several things, but I came initially for a nice patty. I really enjoyed the curry chicken. read more

The menu is set-up similar to Chipotle. You select a base, a protein and then pick your ingredients. I ordered the jerk meatloaf on a wrap with a side of fries. Meatloaf is my favorites food and Jerk meatloaf on Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill did their BIG one with this! As you can tell from the picture, the wrap was HUGE! The meatloaf was so flavorful and moist! The jerk sauce was spicy but not overwhelming. I really enjoyed my meal and will return to try other items. read more

Overall: tasty comfort food, with large portion sizes, pricy and a little slow for a fast casual spot, single-stall gendered restrooms This place was popping on a weekday evening. The line was long and slow, but it looked like most people were getting take out because there were plenty of seats both inside and outside. I was pretty surprised at how slow the line moved since most of the food is premade and they are just putting the items you want on a plate, but the music was fun and I enjoyed that while I waited. The menu was tough to read until you were up close. The serving sizes are huge, but I would say the prices reflected that. It was $18-19 base for a plate and more if you got specialty items or meats, but it was a lot of food. I had the curry chicken, plantains, and Mac and cheese. They were all really good with the big flavor. The curry chicken was super tender, but also wildly salty. I like that they also sell meat by the pound and have family style options. I'll probably be back for that next time, so I can get my protein and carbs from here but my vegetables from home. There are single stall gendered restrooms. The one i went to had no toilet paper when I went. read more

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My husband tried Dat Jerk with friends while near the mall. I have to admit first I was skeptic but the meal pleasantly surprised me. When we arrived there was a line which was intriguing my interest. There are a few tables and booths for dining in while music plays. You have the option for bowls, roti (wrap style) or I think salads. We both went with the oxtail which was tender and falling off the bone. It was nice to see the portion size to be pretty generous and satisfying. My husband tried the mac and cheese and reported that he enjoyed it. Overall would come again and would like to try some of the sauces, as well as see how the curry chicken dish is. read more

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(3.5 stars) I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't really excited, either. I got a jerk chicken roti combo, which comes with 2 sides. One of my sides, plantain, went inside the roti. I like the option of putting sides inside the roti or on the side. Nice touch. The roti was pretty good. I think I should have gotten curry chicken instead of jerk chicken. The chicken itself was okay. The flavor was there but was a bit more cooked than I'd have liked. The roti skin was a little hard on the edges and those hard pieces kept falling off each time I picked it up. But overall, the roti skin and insides were good. Very, very, very big. I ate it for two meals and never finished it. The mac n cheese was just okay. It had a strong evaporated milk flavor, which I don't prefer. Beef patty was good. I'd get one of those again. I tried 3 sauces: rude boy (too hot for me), island bbq (sweet; i used this the most with my roti) and dj sauce (it was fine. I didn't use it much). I'm new to town so am not really familiar with the setup of the Columbia location. My GPS said it was in the mall, but it's really outside the mall between Maggiano's and some other restaurant. There's a little alley/street in the middle with other stores that have an outside entrance. I'll go again because I want to try the curry chicken roti and another beef patty. read more

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I've ordered from here through delivery about 3x in the last month. Oxtail...very tasty and tender. The curry chicken... I wish it didn't contain breast meat and was just wings, legs & thighs. Also... it needs a lil salt. Brown stew chicken.. yum. 1/2 jerk chicken... I'm not a fan. The chicken is seasoned on the outside but not marinated. The jerk is overpowering & not palatable for me. Stewed beans & plantain... yum Roti... yes!! Id suggest they package it in cellophane as opposed to the foil sandwhich wrap. Potato salad & Mac n cheese.... Excellent. Pretty sure these are the star sellers of sides. I make sure to get a large when ordering both. Both made in house both are out of this world and worth whatever they price it. read more

Where We Bout To Eat At This is @datjerkmd Columbia Mall (MD) This new location offers a wide variety of Caribbean food that is sure to be a delight to your taste buds! Here's what we had: Oxtails Curry Chicken Honey Jerk Salmon Old Harbor Bay & Honey Jerk Lime Shrimp (They offer 6 different flavors) Brown Stew Chicken Potato Salad Macaroni and Cheese Rice and Peas Plantains Rum Cake I thoroughly enjoyed EVERYTHING but that brown stew chicken and macaroni and cheese had me in a chokehold! And that rum cake....it does what needs to be done!!! Thank you @morgsvstheworld and Shelly for the invite and for the amazing hospitality!!! #baltimorecaribbeanfood #datjerk #datjerkcaribbeanchargrill #baltimorerestaurants #itsdgl #danigirlliving #boujiebudgetblogger read more

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We checked out this Jamaican Fast casual spot (what an oxymoron lol), on a Friday night and loved everything we had. The oxtail was delicious and I know cabbage is a common dish at all Caribbean places but they are always either under cooked or over seasoned and it was perfect at Dat Jerk. Also my son really liked their Mac and Cheese. They also had great customer service. The nice lady in the front was working her butt off and answered all our questions. We will be back! read more

Everything was very tasty. We got jerk chicken, plantains and cajun fries, 1/2 lb off pepper shrimp and a jerk chicken roti. Roti was huge so split it. We will be back to try more. read more

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I was very excited to see Dat Jerk in Columbia. Ordered the Ox tail with stir fry veggies, mac and cheese, and potato salad. The ox tail was tough and the potato salad was under seasoned. Also, the potatoes could have been cooked more. Both the stir fry veggies and mac and cheese were decent. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Potato salad - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I saw a review on TikTok about this place so I decided to slide. The portions were good and the flavor delectable. The service was somewhat topnotch, but there's one thing that bothered me... when the young lady was ringing me up , she was on the phone. I don't know if it were her boss but they were on speakerphone, I didn't like it. Other than that customer service snafu ; I was impressed!!! read more

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Great food, fast service and nice atmosphere highly recommend and this is a great place

I picked up lunch from Dat Jerk in Columbia MD and it was a good surprise. The location is not visible from the parking lot but the store front is located outside of the mall. It's located across from BIBIBOP Asian Grill. Upon entering the restaurant, I thought the setup was very cute. They have TVs on opposite walls but i loved the large wall map of the Caribbean. I was picking up a late lunch so no one was really in the place. I appreciated being able to see all the open space and everything the place had to offer visually. The service was excellent and my pick up order was ready and I also ordered something else once I got up to the counter. I ordered the honey jerk, salmon salad, and it tasted phenomenal. I got the honey lime salad dressing, which tasted great. The salad was about $20 but I did get sweet plantains and delicious rice and peas as sides with the jerk salmon salad. I would definitely recommend others to try this place out because my food was delicious and the rice and peas tasted authentic. read more

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The Oxtail Bowl was so good. The meat was so flavorful and was falling off the bone. The food was served hot. The shrimp, macaroni and cheese and CoCo bread were so delicious. I definitely will be back. read more

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Food good ambiance is even better. The service was quick and I will be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Happy to find a good jerk chicken place that's reasonably located. Oxtail seasoned just right and falls off the bone. Mixed veggies is a good touch , given most other jerk chicken spots don't have this kind of veggies as a side. The wraps are delicious and gigantic, definitely shareable. The lady who took our order was very detail oriented. She took down our orders patiently by noting on the containers. Really appreciate her efficiency and accuracy. quality service like this needs to be recognized! Price is comparable. Clean shop. Easy to find parking since it's in Columbia Mall. Highly recommended by @WineDinenVacay read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I've only ever ordered their curry chicken platter here, but I have no complaints about it! Their sides I've tried are the cabbage stir fry, Mac n cheese, and rice and peas. All very good! The food is really pricey in my opinion, but they give you huge portions. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Since I love Caribbean food, and especially jerk chicken, I was excited when this place popped up in my feed. Even highly recommend. My expectations were pretty high as there are some great food trucks in the area with fantastic Caribbean food. While I eventually enjoyed my meal, there were a few bumps in getting there. We arrived at about noon and ordered. My wife's order was wrong . . . . no big deal, easily fixed. The fountain soda machine hadn't been turned on yet . . . . no big deal, easily fixed. No ice . . . . not fixable, but still not a big deal by itself. The food, with hot sauce, was fine, and the portions were large enough for leftovers at home. If you're already close by or at the Columbia Mall, it's a good option. read more

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Do you love Caribbean food well I recommend trying Dat Jerk @datjerkmd This Caribbean family owned business just opened a new location in Columbia mall Maryland Their island food is made with love at this restaurant and there's no flight necessary. They have an extensive menu and the food is delicious. The foods I tried and recommend was the jerk pork jerk meatloaf honey lime salmon curry chicken patty oxtails with cocoa bread Everything was delicious but my all-time favorite was the jerk meatloaf I highly recommend this restaurant as it is the perfect grab and go in or sit in Caribbean restaurant. read more

Tried the bowl with pork and it was good! Some of the best pork we've had with great seasoning. The curry chicken was as expected with your typical flavors - nothing special but a great add on & nonetheless delicious. I would skip the fries as they take a while and fresh fries were pretty burnt and over seasoned. One of the hints given was if you want two servings of the same side - go with a large. read more

This was my second visit to Dat Jerk in Columbia. Jamaican food has my heart and so does my fiancé who I brought here for a date night. It was our first time having Jamaican food together, but doubtfully will be our last. Dat Jerk is a new establishment in the restaurant side of Columbia mall. It is clean on the inside and has nice outdoor seating as well. We chose to sit inside this time. The service is quick and you see the order built in front of you, very much like other fast casual restaurants such as CAVA or chipotle. Our food was hot and tasted fresh. The oxtails were tender, the jerk chicken was well seasoned and not dry, and the sides all tasted great. I could taste the coconut in the rice and peas! Plantains were good, not under or overcooked and the spinach patty was a nice way to add some veggies into the meal. Jamaican food is very flavorful so I appreciate Dat Jerk for not disappointing. The total was about $40 for the meal and drink, which I think is reasonable for the amount and quality of the food received. My fiancé and I left very satisfied and we'll likely be back soon. I'll recommend this place to anyone. read more

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill - Oxtails, rice and peas, plantain, Jerk 1/4 chicken(white), spinach and calaloo patty - Caribbean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland