The best Jamaican restaurant in the world! I eat there atleast 3 times a week. My name is Ms RUM PUNCH! THE staff is top notch! All the girls and guys. Justina Loren Amanda Keisha Porsche and the crew. I'm bad at names. Andrew the owner very approachable and attentive. I love all parties and decor. Always great time!. Btw..please bring karaoke back!! Now..kindly please and thank you..​ read more

Jerk Hut was definitely a true authentic experience but the jerk was a little different from what I'm used to, but it was still good. I had the escoviche shrimp, first time & I was not disappointed! The cabbage was just ok - It didn't have a taste to me, but the rice and peas were on point! that passionfruit rum punch! That drink put me out lol I only had one and it was really strong. That's all you need! #j#jerkt#tampaf#floridaf#foode#eating they do have an option to eat from the buffet or you can order off the menu, I'm not a big buffet eater, lol so I chose to order my food off the menu! But, to each his own it literally took 20 extra minutes for the oxtail, cabbage and rice and peas to come out, I had already finished my food, the waitress said they did not see it on the ticket, which was crazy to me because there was literally nobody in there when we went. read more

They're a bit inconsistent. When they're good they're really good, but the last few times I ordered the food wasn't as flavorful as I'm accustomed to from them. The atmosphere is welcoming. They have a dining area that doubles as a party space. I don't know the schedule of events but weekends are generally good to go if you want a dancehall vibe. The bar area is welcoming as well. I often sit there and meet friendly people who like to talk and get to know you. read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I went for the first in many years and not for any specific reason just hadn't been. I had not been too the current location on Fowler after they moved from across the street. Talking about it at work made me want to go, so we stopped by today around 5p and placed our order. The cashier was pleasant and helpful even when the kitchen messed up the order. I had the ticket so I know she took the order correctly but they left off the chicken and shrimp in his Alfredo rasta pasta and the cabbage for my jerk chicken. It already took like 30mins and getting those things made us have to wait at least 15mins more since they had to cook the meat for the pasta. The food was decent like I remember it just took so long to get it the excitement to try it again was diminished. We got it to go so we didn't experience dining in but there was a couple of parties that were really large coming in so I was ok with not eating there. read more

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New location Huge! Looks like live band and karaoke Take out window and such nice service. I ordered Togo, huge rice and peas, okra and such fork tender flavorful beef. They still have the buffet, which always hits at lunch. Tampa classic I wish I remembered the name of the Jamaican restaurant on Busch... that was extra delicious too I also wondered why new channel 8 was there yesterday- prayers to Jamaica over the next few weeks and months as they emerge after hurricane Melissa hit yesterday read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is my second time eating here and I can say that I'm truly satisfied with the food I received. I've only tried the oxtails and they are nicely seasoned and fall off the bone. The rice and peas are cooked to perfection and so is the cabbage. One of best patties I've had out here in Florida. The crust is seasoned to perfection, super flaky and meat is so tender. The mild heat is Perfect but I look forward in trying the spicy. My friend enjoys the curry chicken platter always. It's his favorite meal that this place makes. They always get a large and according to him, some of the best curry chicken he's had in Florida as well. I look forward to coming back and experiencing the restaurant ambiance and in person experience. I've tried the takeout and it's met my expectations. Can't wait to be back! read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Regular Oxtail Meal - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Went to Jerk Hut (Fowler location) on Sunday for the all-you-can-eat brunch. The food was amazing as usual, and the service was great. The only issue we had was that the live music was extremely loud, to the point where we had to be reseated. With it being Sunday brunch and a low crowd, it felt a bit overwhelming. Maybe consider keeping live music as more of an evening experience, as everything else about brunch was excellent. read more

The flavor, the spices & the comfort. The jerk chicken meal was a warm hug in a dish. There was an ongoing buffet which also had a plethora of options Plenty of seating with a nice vibe. And the service was great. Felt like a bring family restaurant. read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was really disappointed with this restaurant. I ordered both the curry goat dinner and the oxtail dinner, and neither tasted like authentic Jamaican food. Both dishes were extremely bland and lacked the bold, rich seasoning that Jamaican cuisine is known for. The curry goat had almost no curry flavor, and the oxtails were equally under-seasoned. Honestly, the meals reminded me more of hospital food than traditional Jamaican cooking. I was expecting flavorful, well-seasoned dishes, but unfortunately, this was a complete letdown. I won't be returning. read more

I've been eating at Jerk Hut since I was a young college student. So 20 years later my kids eat it now too. A family tradition! Def a Tampa staple! My favorite meal is the jerk chicken and of course I have to get a beef pattie to go along with that. Their menu ranges from appetizers, soups, salads to your favorite Caribbean meals. The owner Mr. Andrew is a gem! He's always giving back to the community and is always looking for ways to support. There is a large dining area and there is room for outdoor seating. The Jerk Hut is known for throwing dance parties so follow them on social so you can stay up to date on what's happening. My family loves coming here especially for their lunch or dinner buffet. It's a great way to try different options without being tied to one meal. read more

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We celebrated my mom's birthday during their Sunday brunch which was a wonderful experience. They had live reggae music, a delicious buffet of Jamaican food featuring jerk chicken, jerk pork, brown stew chicken, fried chicken, creole meatballs, escovitch fish, rice and peas, pasta, soup, salad, along with traditional Jamaican breakfast items like cornmeal porridge, callao, saltfish, saltfish with butter beans, steamed and fried dumplings, festival, and plantains. The buffet also had some dessert items for those who desired something sweet after their meal. Everything was made fresh and was delicious. Beyond the buffet, there were a few extras that could be added on such as oxtails as a side entree for an additional $11.99 as well as all you can drink options for mimosas and rum punch. I was also pleased with the ease of parking in their spacious private lot, as well as the friendly and attentive service of the staff including the manager, Kerold. Perfect for an intimate meal or a large group, this was an overall wonderful experience. We left full, happy, and already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Oxtail with rice and peas and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food was amazing. The staff were attentive and welcoming. I will definitely be back. We visited this place from Minneapolis and let me tell you that got a good thing here. The people just kept coming. The buffet seemed to be a star for lunch. People were even getting it togo! The music and Jamaican decor was a vibe. read more

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I haven't been to this place in a few years but my family wanted to go back since we had since a good experience. The food was just as good as I remember. The Jerk Chicken was very well seasoned and the server was very nice. The ambiance was a tropical/Caribbean vibe. I will definitely come back sooner. read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Jerk Chicken Meal - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

What can I say, it's jerk hut. The ambience is nice and the service is good depending on the time you go. That's not to say it's a bad atmosphere, just how you know sometimes someone could be having a bad day so I don't just the entire restaurant for that. Everything is good and authentic. I give them a 8.5 out of ten. Go and enjoy some good island food.. Pap Chef.. read more

We can't say enough good things about our visit to the Jerk Hut on Fowler with our Love First Christian Center Seniors Ministry as we celebrated birthdays for our members who recently had birthdays. Eventhough it took a bit of extra time to get the room set up you did a very quick and professional job. The food was absolutely fantastic and the service and treatment by your staff from start to finish was truly professional. We will definitely be back again in the near future and will recommend you to our other church members and out of town guest who are looking for a nice pleasant place to eat....... read more

I found the food to be mediocre. The food was not hot and was not attractive looking. But I did love the boiled sweet potatoes. There was fruit for dessert. The ambiance was nice and lively. The service was not good but it was because they had only 3 staff members. I think that was the reason. There was ample parking I visited Wednesday march 18 at 1:20pm read more

The weather is down but it was a chill vibe when I went to Jerk Hut today. The music wasn't too loud the service was good and the food hit the spot. The rum punch was delicious. read more

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This is a beef patty made so hot with scotch bonnet and beef looks like it bottom of pan burnt. read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Beef pattie: This is the bottom of the pan made with scotch bonnet! Hot pepper sauce... ordered mild - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food was absolutely delicious plus they have a buffet of all their delicious authentic plates. Service was quick and on point, everyone was kind and helpful. Ambiance was just right. read more

Five Stars! "Jerk Hut Jamaica is a gem! The food is incredibly authentic and bursting with flavor. Very fast service with unique twists on the classics. The jerk chicken is absolutely awesome. I had jerk salad. can't wait to come back for one of their theme nights. Highly recommended!" read more

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I love the vibes of Jerk Hut! Felt old school and authentic, not over-commercialized. The buffet was excellent! Everything was hot and delicious. The brown stew chicken, plantains and cabbage were stand outs. The service was just OK. Not terribly attentive. Our water was never refreshed for instance. The food alone would keep me coming back. read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I'm not even sure where to begin. I was visiting the Tampa area and someone recommended this place. My party and I were not pleased with the service and food at all. Place was Understaffed, and food is extremely salty. Everything was salty: soup, chicken, fish. I'm a Jamaican and this is not how Jamaican cuisine is suppose to taste! The only reason why I'm giving 2 stars is cause they tried to get it together when they notice how much expensive dishes we ordered, and how long it took to even get our food out. They do have a buffet. Everyone else was eating from the open buffet. Pretty disappointed with the quality of food considering they been open for over 30 years according to their social platforms. read more

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The food here is always great. We've been getting food here for a couple years and it is always good. We've mostly gotten it to go but have eaten in once and the service is much better when eating in. The women that take the orders for carry out tend to be rude. read more

I walked in planning to get an ox-tail dinner. But, it was buffet day. We tried almost everything and it was awesome. The greens perfectly seasoned and cooked. Okra, same thing and not fried. The variety of meats, chicken, beef, and pork, everyone tender and tasty. The decor looks like the classic hole in the wall, but the one people wants to find. read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Second plate buffet. - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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My boyfriend took me here to get dinner and the server was nice she introduced herself after we sat down and asked us if we'd like something to drink. She also recommended some drinks and I got the natural pineapple ginger drink. It was actually sweet, I was expecting it to be tangy with the ginger. We did the buffet for $16.50, the jerk chicken is so good with the brown chicken stew gravy. The yellow rice and rice and peas were ok, but the okra was soooo delicious. The fried fish was fresh and piping hot when it came out and same with the sweet plantains. They are my favorite part of the meal besides steamed dumplings which they didn't have. I was so sad, but it's ok because I got full off of two plates. The ambiance is inviting, made us feel like we were in Jamaica along with the island music, had us jamming. read more

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Be warned: This restaurant discriminates... I will be finding a new spot. This restaurant likes to try to "trick" non-Caribbeans and others unfamiliar with the cuisine-white people in particular. When I send my white spouse to get food, they go out of their way to give smaller and older portions and charge him for any gravy he requests. When I mentioned this to an employee, homegirl laughed SO gleefully. Disturbing. Unhinged. I've head Yah Mon is good. I'll try them next time. read more

Food is always solid. Service is hit and miss depending upon server's mood. Ambiance is usually good, but confused they bring a band called Jahmovement, not a Rastafari in sight, a guy from St Kitts, him battygyal American wife, and her bumpa to bumpa crowd. Not the Jamaican vibe you expect. ...so check the music before you go, the ambiance may or may not be for you. read more

The food and ambiance was great on Mothers Day and there was a nice crowd. Very busy, but the food held up. read more

Service was good our waitress told us her favorite things on the menu and we went from there. We started off with drinks and the original bartender guy didn't make a good old fashion and yes I know you're asking why get that from a Jamaican restaurant and the answer is, it was in the drinks menu and that's what my friend wanted lol. Our waitress saved the day by remaking it herself and it was perfect. We came on a Tuesday night which was open mic nite/a locals jam session and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Oxtail Meal with extra meat and Passion fruit Rum Punch - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The staff and food was great! I've been back to back for the last two weekends. Joseph was the best!! read more

Blah ... I was on a layover and stumbled upon this food truck in downtown Tampa. It's nesseled in the corner on N. Florida Ave. This may change considering it a mobile food station. But overall a great location, parking is based on the street price that day. The vibrant truck is fitting for it's Jamaican roots. It also comes with a nice little patio for you to dine and dash (after you pay) of course :) Customer service was on par with a Jamaican restaurant, dry and straight to the point...and I wouldn't have it any other way. The food however should not be so dry. The chicken portion I received was great. It just needed some type of juices or gravy. I was given this red sauce on the side but no only was it not fitting for the entree... But it wasn't nearly enough for the dry rice and pinto beans, and chicken. Overall I would give them another chance, but a little more attention to detail would make a dramatic difference in the quality of the food. Pro tip: If you don't want to eat here, there is a cool park with even more small tables and chairs with ample shade. The park itself is less than a 3 min walk, ask any local and they surely can point you to it. read more

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Great food and great service!! Always a vibe! Thanks Joseph ! Food amazing like always

The service here is just unacceptable you walk in and nobody greets you or even looks at you I placed a to go order and they gave me half of my food then had me wait an extra 35 minutes for the rest of the food which was just fries! Half of the items they kept saying they didn't even have. If they weren't so busy chatting it up maybe it could've been quicker this is just ashame the staff has ran this place to the ground it used to be so warm and inviting at the previous location in that area. Better staff please! read more

I really enjoyed the food at this buffet-styled Jamaican restaurant. There was live Caribbean music; the food was delicious; and the service was good. The decor was a bit old, but I came to eat. On the buffet line, there were different types of rice, curry chicken, pork, beans, salt fish, fried chicken, etc. Pretty much most Jamaican dishes, excluding goat and oxtails (there may have been some if we would have arrived earlier. We arrived around 1pm). The rum punch drinks were more on the punch side, so I'd skip the sugar next time; but I'd love to visit this location again. There are multiple jerk huts in Tampa, but this is the only location that offers a buffet (for only $20!). read more

Jerk Hut Restaurant - Inside - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I visited the Fowler location last week with my family because we heard the rum punch was delicious. Upon being seating we were greeted by my fellow country man Joseph . It was a pleasure to talk to him while reminiscing about Guyana. He convinced us to try the buffet and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious including the rum punch we came for. His hospitality was unmatched and he made our visit worth while. Whenever I'm back in Tampa I will definitely patronize this establishment again. Thanks Joseph for showing myself and my family so much love. read more

This place has really good jerk chicken. One of the best I had. Their buffet price is a really good deal. The redd sauce is my favorite sauce they have. read more

The food is delicious and the price is fair for the buffet. The service was fast and friendly. The blue passion? drink a little pricey but worth it. No free refills. FYI read more

Normally they are good, we have ordered thru there catering quite a few times but this time was DIFFERENT. Im not sure if it was a new cook. The cabbage didn't have ANY flavor this time. The jerk sauce was on the chicken instead of on the side normally when we get it the sauce is on the side. The rice was a little harder than normal. Im gonna say they had lots of orders for the holidays. So for this particular experience they get two stars, any other time we have ordered thru the catering service its five stars read more

Greatest Place On planet earth what an amazing experience ! Definitely coming back tomorrow! The location down on Florida and Twiggs has the best customer experience of all time ! The Food was A+ ! read more

Ordered a beef Patty and coco bread. The filling was not adequate and barely covered the entire patty on the inside. It was more like a 'flat patty'. So, where's the beef'? Barely enough to state whether it was tasty. read more