I had a taste for Caribbean food and had this place on my "to try". I paid a little under $60 for 1/4 of jerk chicken ($16), coco bread ($4), red snapper - escovitch style ($35), rice and peas and a scoop of plantain. Not gonna lie, although the jerk chicken looked good, it was missing something seasoning wise. My red snapper barely had onions and carrots. NO PEPPERS. The rice and peas tasted like they were missing coconut milk. While I was waiting, I ordered a red stripe. They charged me $10.60 for that. I can get a case for that price. I was expecting $6 max. I felt a little cheated. read more

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I ordered the Rasta Pasta with jerk shrimp hoping for a little Caribbean excitement, but what I got felt more like the food equivalent of being left on "read." The sauce was so bland I started wondering if the seasoning just forgot to clock in for its shift. Calling it "jerk" shrimp was generous--there was nothing jerky about them unless you count how rubbery they were. The shrimp tasted like they were cooked by someone who mentally checked out before the pan even heated up. Whatever jerk flavor was advertised must've taken a detour, because it never made it anywhere near my plate. And the vegetables? They had all the energy of a mandatory Monday morning meeting. Overall, this dish promised bold Caribbean flavor but delivered a masterclass in disappointment. I won't be ordering it again. And honestly, if blandness were a sport, this dish would be taking home the gold. Oh, and it was overpriced. P.S. Despite being given the wrong order, the service was top tier and amazing. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

It opened at the Four Corners for a while. I finally got a chance to try it out. I got jerk pork instead of jerk chicken. The pork has a lot of fat, so I think better stick with jerk chicken next time. It came with rice and beans and fried plantain. I also ordered soursop juice and coco bread. Coco bread was ok, nothing stood out. Anyway, it's a nice little restaurant to have quick bite! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Most tables were in outside tent with TV on. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Jerk pork - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The food here was good, but it was much too expensive. I don't think I will go here again. The jerk pit down the street is much better.

Everything went well. This brown stew chicken, with veggies, made me think of my mom, and she was the best cook in the universe. The food was absolutely delicious, every bite. The customer service is top-notch, positive energy, and great music while you wait . Everything was cooked to perfection, I'm very impressed! 5 Stars on taste, 5 stars on portion size, 5 stars on tenderness of the chicken, and 5 stars for the flavor That was one of the better meals I've had. The Jerk House is definitely on the list of places to frequent on my way home when I'm not in the mood to cook read more

I thought this place was just okay! But can't be a super fair judge since I only got a beef patty and coco bread to go lol. But even just based off of that, I thought the bread was super fluffy especially with it being fresh out the oven, I was in love. The beef patty was fine, but I've had better. I felt the dough was a little soft and not as flaky as I usually like it. They did put a lot of filling (even though the patty looks small and flat). The service was good and I when I arrived I saw people sitting outside on the patio and it seemed like a chill after work hang out. There's a parking lot but be warned it's very tight and not too many spots, I even had to end up walking around the building to find a spot. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Beef patty with Coco Bread - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Stumbled upon this location while driving down the road and decided to stop and give it a try! The ambiance is very lively and warm, lots of folks dining in at the outdoor area. I ordered my food online via the order site and it was ready in 35 minutes, efficient staff! I ordered a curry goat platter with rice and peas + cabbage, and a jerk chicken wing platter with rice and peas + cabbage. Both platters were delicious, filling, and bursting with authentic and warm flavors! The soursop juice was very healthy and refreshing tasting! I will be back to try more items here! Cheers to good eats! read more

Jerk House Eatery - Curry Goat - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Came here on a Monday afternoon. Very nice patio to enjoy a cold beer and watch baseball. Think Beerstore with Carryout food. They have Dominican food but its limited to weekends. You go inside order and they bring the food out to you. No indoor seating I love Jerk Food...and I didnt have a crazy appetit. I went with the Chicken Sandwhich it was good. Chicken was a lil dry. It came w optional jerk sauce read more

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I had a chance to try the Jerk House recently. It is a small, but eclectic restaurant located on University Ave down in the 4 corners area. They offer onsite dining by way of patio. The main part of the restaurant is where you can order food to go or to take to patio area. They also sell beer and maybe wine so you can have your favorite libations as well. The staff were friendly. I could see staff in the kitchen making everyone's order. I had curry chicken with rice and peas with cabbage. The curry chicken portion was very generous. It was very tasty and filling. I would definitely go back again. read more

Having lived in the area for about two years and passing Jerk House Eatery on a near-daily basis, I figured that I would finally bite the bullet and drop by this spot for a serving of oxtails. Although the restaurant has a patio area with tables, the restaurant felt more like a order your food at a counter, wait, and leave. Since I wanted the full restaurant experience, I decided to stay to consume my food. The patio area has about eight to ten tables, which nice for outside dining. However, the patio is pretty much bordered by the parking lot and a busy section of University Blvd (near Colesville Rd.), so the dining experience was not that great for me because of smoking and loud cars constantly passing by. Also, a couple of the other folks in the patio (probably regular customers) were playing their music WAY too loud for my liking. I will admit that it appears they were there to have a few buckets of beer, hang out, and watch whatever soccer/futbol game was on, so I cannot fault them. If I return, I'll more than likely will grab my food to go and eat my bites in the comfort of my home or make in the park that's down the road. For my dining pleasure, I went with an order of oxtails, which came with two sides. I opted for side orders of cabbage and rice & beans. The plate of food was about $26 without tax and tip. Since oxtails tend to be on the pricey side, I thought the portion size was ok for the area. The food was fine, and I cannot complain too much; however, I did find the food to be a bit bland. Ok, I'm not saying that the food was necessarily bad, but I've Jamaican food from other places that had a bit more POP. However, a little hot sauce will go a long way to making the dish POP. I thought the woman working the counter was nice and very patient. Since I'm area, I more than likely will pop by Jerk House Eatery once and a while primarily out of convenience/proximity more so than food. read more

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I've been here a few times now and really like there food. Our first time we were greeted by the owner who was super pleasant and accommodating. So far I've had the curry chicken with rice and peas and plantains and the Rasta pasta, both delicious! My partner really likes the the curry goat. He got fish before, which he said was just okay and I'll say the Mac n cheese is also just okay. But everything else has been pretty good. The food is always served super warm. The place is small with a covered patio seating area. Most days, you'll see local workers hanging and drinking beer to relax. Very laid back vibe. Overall, it's a solid place with pretty good food. It's become one of go-tos. read more

Simple small shop that had wonderful food. Every one was friendly and worked with a smile. Nice little area to eat and watch 2 screens. The shop is a beer and wine seller, so you can grab food and drinks to go. The salmon stir fry and jerk chicken plates were nice size portions and fresh. Cook to order seems to be the practice. They also had fresh juices and they were good read more

First, shout out to the owner Nick! His hospitality and that of the entire staff made the visit worth the while. Not pictured but highly recommended: Jerk chicken with rice and peas, steamed cabbage, and topped with oxtail gravy. Festival Sorrel (freshly made and bottled) When I say that I could not get enough of the food and that this place is authentic! IT IS! To know Caribbean food, be a born Caribbean woman, and to have been raised in Brooklyn, NY...I'm very picky about anything labeled Caribbean because my household cooks it and I grew up around it. This place did not miss one bit on the seasoning, fresh spices/ herbs, and the flavor presented in every bit. The jerk chicken had a nice kick to it and the rice and peas were divine! The festival was only missing a bowl of cornmeal porridge lol but it was so good! Overall, I found my new spot and as soon as their rooftop opens and they start selling breakfast, looks like I will be back! read more

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Inspect your food before you leave! 2 of the 4 pieces of the chicken smelled spoiled. It's as if the chicken was spoiled before it was cooked or maybe the 2 pieces had been sitting for days. Will never eat there again. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Yes, please read the reviews first. Our experience was amazing. Our food was made to order so expect a little wait. Came on a Friday afternoon. Great music and love the fact that you can order spirits. I also had the snapper with oxtail sauce over my rice. My first time was meh as well but I'm so glad I came again and tried something different. read more

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I SHOULD HAVE READ ALL THE REVIEWS BEFORE WASTING OUR TIME . Please DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. I was so excited to go here for the first time but NEVER AGAIN. Unfortunately, when I go home to eat my Oxtails and rice n peas I was highly disappointed. The oxtails were tough, more bones than meat with rice n beans that had no flavor at all to be a Jamaican restaurant. Nope, Nada !! I couldn't enjoy this at all. I'm sure they needed to be cooked longer. The curry chicken was also disgusting and the bones with chicken was a sight for sore eyes. No curry flavor at all. Real Jamaican's specialty is seasoned food. PERIOD Al!!! No EXCUSES!! I will not recommend this restaurant because I don't want anyone else to be disappointed especially driving a hour to get it. I'm calling my credit union to get my money back on both orders. read more

Jerk House Eatery - This was the worst oxtail with rice n beans I've ever had. More bones than meat - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Savory dishes and quick service. Their jerk chicken was so exquisitely cooked that the texture complimented the flavor impeccably. Don't sleep on the plantains if you don't want a natural and subtle sweet creamy flavor at the end of your meal. read more

The staff was so nice and patient here and the location is very nice but the jerk chicken wasn't what I needed it to be. It was just missing something. I like my jerk chicken to be spicy and this wasn't spicy at all. They gave me a lot of rice tho. The stew chicken was pretty good and the food came out very quickly. The mac and cheese was decent but I just wasn't satisfied with my meal. read more

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My friend just moved to the Silver Spring area and we both like Jamaican food... this place opened fairly recently and it's very close to where he is... so we checked it out! We walked up, and I took note of the abundant green, black and yellow right away. From the parking lot, the first area you see is a bunch of high and low tables in an area covered in that heavy plastic. Didn't see any staff, and it didn't look like there was any service... but AH! It was next to a building and we had to go in there and order separately. The reggae was jammin' in there too -- and there were plenty of beer and wine bottles to choose from, though no prices were visible. I decided to order the jerk shrimp, which was ready in about 20 minutes or so. The Jerk Shrimp had rice & peas and steamed cabbage, and I have to say... it was just alright. There was a LOT of rice & peas, but it wasn't really my favorite -- even with the jerk sauce. It was very sweet... I didn't really get any spice from it at all, and the texture was really light and not thick like the jerk I'm used to. The shrimp at its base was fine, but I just didn't like the jerk sauce. The cabbage wasn't as flavorful as I'm used to, either. The whole platter was $18, which is kind of expensive. It's worth mentioning that the parking lot is VERY tight. We occasionally watched a gridlock in the lot as people tried to go through it. There's no sign or arrow that indicates the traffic in there is one-way, but they should be! Unfortunately, if anyone asked me for local Jamaican recommendations, this place wouldn't be one of my first choices. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Jerk shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Jerk House Eatery - 25 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD First time here and I was impressed! The moment I pulled into the parking lot, I could smell that authentic Jamaican jerk grilling -- smoky and mouthwatering. I came for the fried chicken, but the jerk smelled so good I almost changed my mind. Nick, the owner, was friendly and recommended I try the fried. He even gave me a small container of jerk chicken to sample since it was my first visit -- great customer service! The fried chicken was flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The jerk chicken had that real charcoal flavor, and the mac and cheese tasted homemade with real cheese. Everything was hot, fresh, and beautifully plated. If you're craving authentic Jamaican flavor and great service, this spot is a must-try! read more

I've been coming here for the last 2 to 3 years and I must say the quality has diminished substantially. I ordered an oxtail dinner and literally there were 4 oxtails in the meal. I was extremely disappointed. I'm not sure what's going on as I'm aware of rising costs but when you pay more than 35.00 for a meal you should at the very least be given enough to ward off a hungry tummy. The service was nice so when you're handed your order you'll assume everything is good. Check your order before you leave. The food industry is taking a big hit on their profits and the consumer is paying with either more money or less food. Cook at home if possible. read more

I went to Jerk House back when it first opened, and I thought it was amazing. I was very thankful for it to be in our neighborhood. However, I have been back maybe 4 times since then, and the quality of the food has gotten worse every time, to the point where I really dislike it and would avoid it no matter how convenient it is. read more

Pretty upset about the experience I thought the Jamaican food was about to hit customer service was good guy was polite, food is the only thing im disappointed about we waited almost an hour for this and I think the Mac and cheese can speak for itself who uses those type of noodles both oxtail and Mac and cheese was pretty dry oxtail too small and barely any meat for damnear 70$ this was not worth it at all I don't usually do reviews but this is outrageous 70$ for some bs read more

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The food is great. The portions are generous. The food is well seasoned. The service is awesome.

Don't buy wine at this place! I went to get a bottle of red and first issue - it was in the fridge. They didn't appear to have any red not chilled. Also, when I went to pay it was $27.99 and listed as a "custom item" (whatever that means...). I've gotten the same bottle of wine at the Woodmoor Beer and Wine for half that price. read more

Positives first: they have festival! (Usually) Festival is a guilty pleasure but most places don't seem to have it. The curried goat is decent but not spicy, though Marylanders would probably think it was spicy but maybe still tolerable. To me, it had decent flavor despite the missing heat and since it is pretty close and not downtown where it is hard to park, I'll probably end up getting it more often than my favorite place which the last two times I tried to go was closed during their normal hours. Le sad. Anyway. Hubby liked the brown stew chicken too. The staff was friendly and the one time they realized it was going to take too long to make festival they offered a beef patty instead, which was very tasty. The negatives - the jerk chicken ain't great. As other reviews said it's not really done authentically and my husband wasn't impressed with it. In winter, it is really only practical for takeout unless you have skin of steel because there is only patio seating, and despite the plastic barrier, it's still pretty cold. In other seasons I could definitely see myself on the patio having curry though. read more

A disappointing second visit. I took my brother here, having talked up the place to him and he was excited to try it. We ordered a whole chicken, cut up. But what we got was a bunch of rubbery white meat that seemed to have been old. There were no discernible parts at all, just random chunks. The meal took a long time to arrive as well, making me wonder if they had run out of freshly cooked chicken and had to figure out a solution. Very embarrassing. read more

If you've read my reviews of other jerk places you'll know that I take this stuff very seriously. Do I require pimento wood? No. Do I require Scotch Bonnet peppers? YES! Ain't got no SB peppers, ain't got no jerk. Even worse...we asked if they use SB peppers and they said yes. Look, my dudes, if you're gonna fib about an ingredient, don't make it an ingredient that is so easily identifiable in a dish. Also...the word "jerk" is in your name. Do it right. Now...was the chicken tasty? Sure. It was tender and flavorful and I'd be happy if I'd made it myself. But there's not a single Jamaican on this planet that would categorize this as jerk chicken. I'll probably go back to check out the curry goat...fingers crossed. read more

My partner and I ate here a number of times initially when we discovered this place practically within walking distance of our house. I've stopped going there since though. The food is just alright, but super oily and extremely pricey. I could get 2 meals elsewhere for the cost here. The ambience is also really poor. It basically feels like ordering food from a tiny liquor store and if you come in through the back, you have to walk through the dark dining area in the back where people are sometimes hanging out. read more

Customer service was 10/10. There was a wait and the owner acknowledged that by greeting us and saying I will be right with you. So my cousin ordered the coco bread, jerk wings, 1/4 chicken with cabbage rice and peas. I ordered the 1/4 chicken with cabbage food was 10/10. The owner came to the outside seating checked in on us and brought beverages. If you like your chicken with a lil crunch and spicy this is the spot for you. Probably my favorite jerk chicken i have had. So if you thinking about going I say do it. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Jerk chicken cabbage and rice and peas - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I was soooooo excited to try jerk chicken from a place called the "jerk house". To my unfortunate disappointment, the food was MID at best. "Jerk Chicken" - This was chicken with jerk sauce. Not real jerk chicken. Very disappointing. If you are going to call yourself Jerk House, your jerk chicken should be top notch. The curry goat was watery and bland. On top of that I got more potatoes than goat. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Curry goat - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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We ordered the curry goat and jerk shrimp. Both dishes were tasty. The curry goat had the authentic flavors. The service was pleasant, and the atmosphere was very casual that is an open door seating area. read more

I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT recommend this place!!! There are Jamaicans everywhere turning over in their graves behind a place called the jerk house that has no real jerk....(sucks teeth in Jamaican tone). I ordered the jerk pork and they used pork loin. Who uses pork loin to make jerk pork. On top of it, it looked like they just cooked it in the oven and slapped some semblance of jerk seasoning on it. My wife ordered the jerk chicken. It was dry like the desert. My wife took a bite and I swear the chicken sucked all the water out of her body. Again, this is NOT real Jamaican food. Don't waste your money here. Not worth it at all. Damn shame, I was craving Jamaican too. Oh well, going to get tacos since I'm not eating this tonight. read more

Jerk House Eatery - Jerk pork (LOIN!!! ) - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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The service was awesome. The flavor was on point. The variety of menu items was awesome. I discovered Rum Cream and it was just the right beverage for the afternoon! read more

So authentic. True Jamaican taste. Great service and pleasant atmosphere. Love going back again and again

Allot of of important things to notice here. First and foremost, how do you have a jerk house with ZERO smell coming out of the place? No smoke, no flavor, nothing to reel you in! Upon waking in you are greeted with a countertop and solid trap door that closes off the kitchen..almost like they are hiding something back there lol I ordered what should be their staple winner, but was a disaster from the start..JERK CHICKEN platter. My first observation was the chicken was COLD inside, and warm on the outside as if it had been microwaved and covered in sauce to attempt at giving it moisture. It was inedible. The cabbage was ok good texture but not much flavor. Rice and peas were decent. Serving chicken from your fridge that is god knows how many days old is unacceptable. They made their outdoor area look inviting, and they sell beer. But they desperately need a new chef or this place is toast. Get some smoke pouring out of there and serve freshly cooked food!!!! Have y'all been to Wheaton?!? Pollo Rico? The entire town smells like chicken. Get it together! read more

If I could give zero stats I would. I should have read the reviews first, don't waste your money! My entire order was over $75, before tip, for a plate of oxtail, two juices, and two 6 packs and it was definitely not worth it. Advertising itself as "authentic" Jamaican food is an absolute joke! The oxtail was mostly bone and had no flavor beyond its natural meat taste. The rice and peas were dry and bland, no coconut flavor or spice in the slightest. The cabbage was also a disappointment, bland and not a hint of spice. The juices are advertised as $3.50 but I was charged $8 each, an absolute scam. Take heed and save your money, you're better off at Negril. read more

It took a minute to figure out how to enter the place. I parked in the parking lot next to their patio seating. There is a zippered entry that I saw someone walk out of. That was my queue. I entered the store and it looked more like a beer and wine store with just a little Jamaican decor. I joked with the cashier that she didn't look like she was from Jamaica. I told her I was going to try out a couple dishes to compare to my favorite Jamaican restaurant (Negril) in Silver Spring. I ordered the 1/4 Dark Jerk Chicken and the Curried Goat entrees and a side of Plantain. Now the review. The chicken was a bit dry and had no jerk sauce. It did have some minor jerk seasoning, but was far from anything close to authentic Jerk. The rice was plentiful and flavorful. The Mac and Cheese was good but oily. The Colloroo (collard greens) were bland at best. The Curried Goat had decent flavor but could step it up. With Negril being 10 minutes away, I cannot recommend this place unless you want to have a decent selection of beers. read more

Cabbage & jerk salmon salad was delicious! Jerk pork was really good too. What would be awesome is if they would make homemade salad dressing. Festival was good-no sugar. Overall everything was well done. The only thing I didn't love was the Dominican appetizer platter picadera, but that might just be me! read more

Don't piss in my face and tell me it's raining As I drive down 495 towards Virginia, I am annoyed by the bait and switch I just received I ordered a Beef Patty, a Beef pastelito and a cola champagne. On the menu behind the cashier and, whom I presume is either the owner or the manager, it clearly says pastelitos three dollars. Bottled soda $2.75 and no price for beef patties. While I was expecting to pay whatever the menu says things cost, I was not expected to be charged a custom amount for my soda of $3.75. Four dollars for my paselito and five dollars for my beef Patty. Annoyed by the up charge, I'll ask why does your menu have a different price at what you're charging me and no answer was given to me, nonetheless, I already made the trip to make the patronage, and I grudgingly paid. I really don't feel good about this experience, and to be honest, only on principle, I will not come back and specifically on principle I am writing this negative review. If your price says it is X amount of dollars that's what you should charge me and your customers. If I ask you, why are you charging me more? You should give an explanation and not toss it off to the side. The icing on the cake for me was the manager or owner asking me if I want to cocoa bread with my beef patty. After he overcharged me two dollars and didn't give me an explanation why Keep the two little dollars that you guys overcharge me A negative review is priceless. With so many other options in that FourCorners corridor, it is a shame that I was beat and switched Are experiences like mine today are the types of experiences that make first time customers not want to come back Beef patties were very good but definitely not worth the five dollars. A cola champagne for $3.75? I'll absolutely pass next time. Beef pastelito (Dominican style) was mid at best. Beef was dry, a tad bit sour and needed sauce Only one star. The beef patty saved the day. Nice and hot and almost perfect. read more