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Jrk!

4.5 (138 reviews)
ModerateCaribbean
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials

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Kiara A.

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal from here! Love the concept of a custom authentic Jamaican bowl. Meats were fresh and seasoned well (not overly or under seasoned). Plantains were sweet and delicious. Cabbage was very good. The chicken and beef patties were perfect. The restaurant it self was clean; it had its own vibe and the servers were very nice. Wish we had one of these in Chicago!

Antecia P.

Put this on your must-try tourist restaurant list! The setup is similar to Chipotle--but with a Caribbean twist. You get to build your own plate by choosing your rice, meats, veggies, and more. Overall, the pricing felt fair--except for the oxtail. It was definitely overpriced for the portion size and not as tender as I would've liked. Still, I'd recommend stopping by and trying it for yourself! Customer service was average. Oh wait beef patty AMAZING. I almost didn't get a pic!

Sergio F.

There's a wonderful thing of living in a big city where you can enjoy Jamaican food during a Lunar new year festival! I'm a fan of Jrk! Having tried them at both an elite event, a food truck as well as snacks during their nightclub space next door. Since most of the food at the lunar new year event was seafood, I stopped here for some sustenance instead. The service is fast food: order at the counter, and the employees were friendly. I enjoyed their jerk chicken bowl with an extra protein portion and sides of rice and beans, fried plantains and fried yucca sticks. The rice & meat were well seasoned and the portion big enough that I had for lunch the next day. They have both inside and outside seating, and Sunday I ended up eating on the patio to continue enjoying the festivities.

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Adam B.

Feels kinda like a Jamaican Chipotle with an efficient assembly line for bowls or wraps. Except it tastes so much better! Like legit flavor meets fast casual, it's just perfect. Jerk Chicken: Heavily marinated and dripping with flavor. Any other chicken will just seem bland. I paired it with rice & peas, which had a very nice coconut flavor. Ox Tail: The coveted oxtail and oxtail gravy. It costs more than any other dish, but it's worth the splurge. Each bit around the bone is rich and flavorful, kinda like slowed cooked short rib. And that extra gravy is just magical on rice. Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese: They do mac & cheese right here. A nice top of layer of melted cheese and nice blend of cheese throughout. There's also some shredded chicken to liven it up, though the main jerk chicken dish is a bit more seasoned. Crispy Yuca Sticks: A honorable mention for a side. Hearty, crunchy and soft in the middle. Great for exploring the various sauces they offer.

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Renee K.

Pleasantly surprised and proud. Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, pleasant staff and clean dining areas. Jrk! Has gone a great job of presenting the Jamaican culture through food and decor with a slight twist and modernized approach.

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Daniel C.

Great food in an awesome space. I'd already been to dinner at Mangrove where they have more of a chill lounge vibe at night, during the day they use that space as a driving area for the fast-casual concept Jrk! The food is great, I got a bowl with quinoa, jerk chicken, plantains, and broccoli. The grains and meat had huge portions, the fruits and veggies not so much. They also had patties which I'll have to try next time. A little expensive but not too shocking for a place downtown, it didn't bother me. Cool drink options too.

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Y J.

After returning my library books downtown I decided to walk over to Jrk and have some lunch. I walked in around 11:30 and it wasn't crowded at all. I decided to get the vegan bowl with rice and peas, broccoli, some sort of red cabbage, and the pineapple plantains. Every thing was delicious and tasted authenticity Jamaican for a "fast food" type of spot and that really impressed me. Now for the best part: if you decide to dine in your lead to this amazingly beautiful spot that apparently turns into speakeasy after hours. It was so nice to be able to eat my lunch here by the window and watch all of the downtown employees walk around on their lunch breaks. The service was wonderful. All of the staff were kind and prompt and helpful to me when I couldn't decide what to order. If you are craving a tasty Jamaican meal without breaking the bank you should definitely give Jrk a try! PS: the virgin piña colada I ordered after my meal was the real star of the show and it needs its own separate review--it was DELICIOUS

Cole T.

I eat here at least once a week! I love this place. Between the kind staff, large portions, unique flavors and fast service, I can't decide what I love most about this place. When it comes to the food I highly recommend the peas and rice for your base and jerk chicken for your protein. Huge insider tip, ask for some Oxtail gravy on top of your rice for a huge burst of rich flavor. The restaurant is a fast-casual style where you go down the line and choose what your stomach calls for. The line gets pretty long during she weekday lunch rush but don't worry they work fast to keep it moving. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to grab lunch in all of Miami. Can't say enough great things.

OXTAIL BOWL & JERK SHRIMP BOWL & chicken bowl

Delicious!! The meat just fell off the oxtail bone. Full of flavors. Literally put me to sleep lol portion was good and I thought the price was decent too. Fast service. Def coming back when I'm in Miami again.

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Adrienne H.

Stopped before my flight and it was so worth it. It's a really cute spot. We were greeted when we walked in. i was iffy about the food being made already but they did not disappoint. You are able to try what you would like. You can order a bowl or wrap. My favorite was the curry chicken, jerk chicken, fried rice with jerk sauce, pineapple plantain, cabbage and jerk mac & cheese. The customer service was great. Also I could here the music and vibes before walking in. Definitely will be back.

Rhena S.

Stopped by for a quick lunch, the food was over all good. Samantha who works there provided great customer service us as well.

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1 year ago

taste good , clean , runs a tight ship, fast , customer service ! will be eating here more often

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3 years ago

Amazing food and drinks! Loved it the service and ambiance was so pleasant and the Mangrove bar in the back was the cherry on top!

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the atmosphere is amazing willy was really helpful and kind,I'm definitely coming back next Mia trip.

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The chipotle of Jamaican food is a good idea. Needs some refinement but overall I would recommend. The service was great.

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