Beautiful space, world class food, a crab sandwich like no other! *Andddddd if you see the slushy you really really should get the slushy. Living so close to JSK is going to be a very delicious problem for us. Will be revisiting this spot often! read more

Outstanding food. I went w Jaimaican friend-he said the food was just like home. Most side dishes & all drinks sold out by 1pm. Show up early Boyee! read more

Chicken is way over seasoned, although it is tender. The plantains were overcooked and the rice was dry as well. The Mac and cheese is really good. Staff are nice but probably won't return. read more

We went and ordered a plate each - chicken (fried), pork, and ribs. Everything was super flavorful and the portions were huge! We actually found ourselves with more than enough meat and wanting more rice/sides. The chicken and ribs were the stars of the show, but the pork was overseasoned and skippable. We ate it outside the store in the large plaza area, which was super relaxing since we had a sunny day. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Aesthetically pleasing to the eye and looks like the real deal, but tastes completely different than any jerk I've had from any place I ever been for jerk. Confit, flashed fried, and Nashville Hot esque doused jerk chicken? Chicken prepared in large portions, making freshness concerning. Plantain turning rancid. Small portion of rice and peas with very little to no coconut milk. Promotes oxtail on social media, but was out due to supply chain issue? Chicken on the bone that has a muted brown/tan bone is not fresh chicken. Chef seems to be formally trained and very proud of himself. Served items for up charge, not the service I prefer. read more

Service sure bumped this review. Service was more then average. Ordered 2 plates and 2 sides. Ribs and chicken, Mac n cheese and greens. Ribs were good. Chicken was better then average. Greens good and Mac and cheese was greasy! Tables and chairs okay but it was kind of warm and music was bumpin. The major problem with the review was I paid $60+ for this food and I got 3 ribs and 2 small quarters of chicken. No option on sides. Rice and 'slaw?' both very dry took 1 bite of each and went in the trash. 3 stars is a generous review for this place. read more

Excellent slow-cooked meat with killer sides. Would highly recommend the jerk pork - it has that light crispy jerk layer on the outside with moist, slow cooked interior and some really good spice/flavor on it. A light drizzle of the hot sauce and cream sauce that comes with it makes it even better. Chicken and sides were also excellent. The fries have some really good flavoring if you are into spiced fries. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk pork plate, jerk chicken plate, jerk macaroni, and greens. - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's just ok. Music too loud, I'd be upset living upstairs. Overpriced as everyone else will already tell you Price alone is off putting and flavors are mediocre read more

Chicken was OK. Not spicy at all. Everything else sucked. Rice was terrible. Mac and cheese was maybe the worst I have ever had. It was totally inedible. And the price was wildly out of hand. And just to add a wtf level of fail they still use noncompostable tray things. This place needs to go. read more

I ordered Jerk Rib Plate and honestly the meat was good. I would recommend the meats for sure. The portion of the meat was also decent compared to some other hyped up places. But the side were meh. I ordered the macaroni and cheese cause it was recommended by some of the reviewers. It's oily and isn't that flavorful. The side that comes with the plate had hard grains that tasted like old rice. Coleslaw was decent and paired well with the meat. My recommendation is to order the meats separately with a side of coleslaw. Service was good. Ambiance was fairly chill but didn't stay to eat. read more

Everybody working was extremely nice. The gentleman behind the counter even gave me some extra Cuban style beans when I told him I was originally looking for Cuban food when I found this spot. The food was sooo good. I got a pork plate and every part of it was incredible. I ate so much that I had to go home and nap it off. read more

One of the best places to get a quality, to-go, well spiced meal in the central district and one of the top Caribbean spots in all of Seattle perhaps. The chef was right there with her smile and nice demeanor, was happy to chat with her. I have high standards and this met it. read more

Lovely workers & the food was amazing. I appreciate them giving me alternatives when I had no idea what to get.

The ambiance of the Jerck shack was great. Beautiful open concept with lots of beautiful black art. The menu looks great They were out of so many things on the menu No drinks except a beer and Diet Coke. Ordered the fish plate and chicken plate The peas and rice were tasteless, the slaw as well Fish was season well and cooked perfectly, enjoyed that with the garlic sauce with paired perfectly The chicken was seasoned but not fully cooked. The cook only checked the temp of the chicken AFTER we told them it was undercooked Saw other people plates with pink chicken bones Unfortunately they ate it already and said nothing I had high expectations for my first time eating at this establishment with so much social media presence. The tables were even dirty Only two employees and a store full of customers I need a redo! read more

Hot damn, some of the best Caribbean takeout I've had in Seattle. Excellent flavors, friendly folk, tidy space that's probably better for dining-in during the day or when the weather is good. Will definitely be back again soon. read more

this place is amazing. the food here is incredible just be sure to come here on an empty stomach because this will fill you up. the service is great the ambiance us very urban as they sell artwork in the restaurant. the collard greens and the beyond meat plate is incredible you must see for yourself. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - a person eating a bowl of soup - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cuban American comes to Seattle to visit adopted nephew and he takes her to the most delicious carribean restaurant! Couldn't take photos because we devoured the amazing Cuban black beans, jerk ribs, fried Maduros plantains and Mac and cheese! He had the jerk pulled pork sandwich and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned! Everything was so authentic! Come here for dinner tonight! They also have catering for parties! Don't miss this gem in the Capitol Hill area! At the new midtown square!!! read more

Best Caribbean food in Seattle, we also had the fresh watermelon slush w/ a shot of rum that goes perfectly w/ the food! I will be coming here more often for sure & will try everything. Nice to sit in the big open courtyard too! read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk pork w/ crispy coleslaw, rice w/ beans & plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food is so delicious and perfectly spiced. The ribs are so tender the meat falls off the bone. And the sweet plantains are bomb!

Tried the jerk plate with beans, rice, and plantains - absolutely delightful! The chicken was expertly seasoned and effortlessly fell off the bone. Definitely planning a return visit. read more

Decided to try the new location of Jerk Shack. I love West Indian food but had been to the other location for take out during COVID-19 and the fish I ordered did not travel well. I also don't usually order jerk anything as once you have had jerk at Boston Bay in Jamaica, well nothing else comes close. Some say that is where jerk originated. This place did not have my Jamaican go-to , curried goat, so decided to try the jerk pork. It was more like a somewhat spicy pulled pork. Probably okay but would not order again. Served with rice and peas and plantains, small salad. Sides were good. Service is good and the new space is nice with some space outside if weather cooperates. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk Pork - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the jerk mushroom burrito and although I rarely eat mushrooms, I found it to be exceptionally good. Their greens tasted divine as well. It's worth a visit if you're in the downtown area. read more

I saw that this place opened up in the neighborhood so I had to check it out! I got the jerk fried chicken plate that came with coleslaw, red beans and rice, fried plantains and the portions were huge! Maybe the largest chicken leg I've ever seen. The meat was super well seasoned and still moist. I also loved the fried plantains that came with dipped in the garlic sauce that came with. I also got the mac n cheese to try and it was super flavorful. The staff was super friendly and gave great recommendations on which things to order. The restaurant itself is mostly made up of the kitchen and counter, but there are a couple tables inside as well as quite a few tables up for grabs in the building's courtyard (but they aren't necessarily reserved for the restaurant). Will definitely be coming back again to try some of their other offerings! read more

I'm very disappointed they over charge for one piece of chicken and don't even have oxtails read more

I ordered the jerk chicken platter and when I went to pay for it and get my chains back, they didn't have no change in the store. I told him to keep the three dollars. It was just one person back there cooking the food. They need to add more plantings and add more sauce on the slaw the beans and rice was dry and burnt. I might think about going again. I don't know it's maybe! read more

Food not good quality like mac & cheese everything so basic fried chicken too salty. etc And for the price not worth it

I could NOT stop thinking about the black beans here. Spicy and savory with chunks of chorizo in there. I mean, it's perfection. I've never looked forward to eating leftover beans before. Oh, and the ribs are life-changing. They are the perfect texture. So tender and juicy. Their spice rub is genius. Whoever came up with it has to win an award or something because it's spicy, smokey, and works in perfect harmony with grilled meat. Changed my anniversary plans last minute and ended up grabbing dinner here with my husband in favor of a stuffy Italian restaurant. The staff were friendly, we ate with our hands, laughed, and joined the clean plate club in celebration of our love. read more

The food and sauces were all excellent and the portion sizes were huge, food was ready fast really good value

Awesome time here today! It was my first time stopping by this jerk shop and it surely didn't disappoint. The guy taking orders was very friendly and gave me some great tips and recommendations. I had the fried jerk chicken and it was fantastic, great spices, melt off the bone meat, and delicious mac and cheese for the side. I will certainly be back! read more

Absolutely delicious food. Got a rib plate and a chicken plate and they were loaded, plantains, rice and slaw were all great. Ribs fell off the bone the second we touched them and the chicken was some of the best cooked chicken I've had. Service was also excellent. Will definitely be returning . read more

The delicious aromas floating across the plaza lured me in but the taste will keep me coming back. Delightful. Wonderful. Spicy.

The food is amazing and so is the customer service! I went there to pick up lunch. The location is on 23rd and Union and very easy to find. I am highly recommending this location if you love good Caribbean food. read more

I hate giving one star reviews and I was really hoping to like this place, but I literally can't remember eating a piece of dark meat that dry (or any kind of meat, really)!. For the amount they are charging there needs to be more quality control on what comes out of the kitchen and how long they hot hold their food. The only good thing on the plate was the plantain. read more

Absolutely great place to have lunch and dinner! The owner and staff are so kind and provide great service, the food is amazing I will recommend this place to anyone. read more

Went here for lunch. Delicious food and good service! Loved the art decorating the place.

The food was so delicious! We had the jerk chicken platter and grilled shrimp platter with a side of sweet plantains and a side of tostones, and washed it down with some of the WHAP. Plenty of seating inside and outside, the restaurant was very clean and smelled divine! The only critique I have is that the menu posted online is impossible to see on a phone, hard to see on a computer, and is even hard to see in person because of the super black background with white print. Besides that, the artwork was very nice, great ambiance, and the best food!! Please visit them, or have them deliver because they are fast and the food is still hot! read more

Incredibly good find! We ordered fried jerk chicken, the chicken sandwich, and Mac n cheese, all were amazing. It was a hot day so we also tried their slushy, which tasted homemade and perfect. The staff/owner were incredibly friendly and clearly passionate about the food they served. If you find yourself in the area, this is a must-try spot. read more

I am not Caribbean and absolutely loved this meal! The service was impeccable and the staff were so warm and welcoming + quick! The price is a little on the higher side, but me and my friends DEVOURED our meals and all left with big smiles on our faces read more

if you're looking for a place full of spice and authentic food this is it. may I add I am a very white person and this hit all the right spots(there hot sauce that they give you for free is HOT but the burrito was mild allowing you to dictate your spice level). I wish they had more locations but this one is perfectly located with a ton of seating and safe parking location. I got the burrito, and sadly had to continue work after eating because it was huge and I needed a nap. their meat is so tender and the burrito was oozing out sauce, so hot and fresh. the staff went above and beyond to help me pick what was right for me, as they have a huge menu and everything looked good. portions are huge, staff were amazing and it was super clean especially with the door being open during the rain storm today. I think next time I'll try there ribs or Mac and cheese but I will need to schedule a nap in with it. read more

Great food but DO NOT park in the clearly marked Jerk Shack parking spots. They are apparently employee only and they will ticket ($65) and call a tow truck on you. read more