Oh my goodness this place was phenomenal. Probably one of the best restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. They mix traditional Jamaican and Soul food phenomenally and not to mention the portions are HUGE! The inside had a great atmosphere with great music and everyone from the staff to the other patrons were friendly. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone. read more

Where's the Jerk? - Curry Chicken (Small) - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We were so disappointed with this food. We have been wanting to try it for months and finally went and got it for takeout today and honestly I probably won't come back. First- they claim to be the best Caribbean food in the area and have a Jamaican flag in their IG bio so I'm judging it as that. My husband and I are Jamaican and this food tastes like it was made by an American who had a Jamaican grandparent that they've never met. I understand it's probably some level of "fusion" but.... They DEEP FRY pre-made "Jamaican" patties. This is a key indicator that this isn't a Jamaican restaurant. (When I saw "fried" on the menu I assumed it would be an empanada or something, anything else) I got the honey jerk shrimp Rasta pasta. The pasta was floating in butter or oil and the shrimp was over cooked. The jerk chicken looked like jerk chicken but didn't taste like real jerk chicken. The rice and peas tasted like there was no coconut milk in it. Mac and cheese wasn't good. What was good? The jerk honey hot sauce was incredible! BUT the wings were dry. I'm going to assume that maybe they were just having a bad day (because the reviews here are so good) and give them the benefit of the doubt, but I probably won't rush to try it again. Overall, the flavor and overall preparation of the food wasn't it... Jamaican restaurant or not. read more

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The food was so good! I had heard so much about this place so I had to try it. I got the brown stew chicken and philly cheesesteak egg rolls. Nothing short of amazing. There are so many things that I want to try. The eggrolls were my favorite. The meat was seasoned very well and egg roll itself was so crispy. It came with two sauces...amazing sweet chili sauce and a jerk sauce....both sauces paired well with the eggrolls. The brown stew chicken was great as well. Nice job! read more

Where's the Jerk? - Brown Stew Chicken Lunch - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This place was SO good. Came here on my lunch break and ordered an oxtail rasta pasta plate, curry chicken with rice and mac, and 2 drinks all for just under $50. The portions were huge and were enough for two meals and the food came out in about 10 minutes. You order at the front and then they call out your number. I don't normally drink juices but their huge fridge of different flavors had me interested and I was obsessed with the lychee drink. I loved my rasta pasta- it was super flavorful and satisfying. The garlic bread being pita bread is random but it was good anyways. The curry chicken plate was also great with tender chicken and I loved their mac! I will say that both dishes are spicy- I can take spicy food and I still thought it was hot, so if you can't you might have to be wary of this. However the menu is really big with so many other options to choose from and these plates alone have me sure that everything else will be just as good. read more

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Worth the 40 minutes of waiting after the order because the food is cooked upon order. Got the large jerk chicken order which came with a good amount of yellow rice. Had to eat around the bones, which was the only downside. Great flavor and it was enough for two meals. Got the greens and plantains as the two sides. Did carry out as a little warm to eat there as kitchen puts off a lot of heat. read more

First time here and I already want to come back!! The food was so damn yummy!! I knew the second I got there and the line was to the door that the food would be worth the wait and it was. The employees were super friendly and attentive they checked every single order before giving us our food. read more

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I visited this restaurant THREE times within a week. My first time was last Saturday, 2nd Wednesday and was back that Friday. Shame, but when it's good I run it back. The first 2 times I got the stew chicken (comes with rice&peas) I chose cabbage and Mac&cheese for my sides. Stew chicken is delicious, has a little bit of a spice kick, but not too crazy. On the latest visit, I ordered the jerk steak&cheese. The steak&cheese was tasty, but I couldn't really taste anything jerk about it. I would definitely order again, but I would ask for a side of whatever jerk sauce they use. I've wanted to try the jerk chicken eggrolls, but they didn't have any on any of the days I visited New to the RDU area, so glad to have found this restaurant. Definitely going on my list for go-to GOODTTT BigBackPlates read more

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Shout out to wheres the jerk In Durham on South Miami Boulevard for having the best Jamaican Food I've had since leaving NYC! I've been searching for an authentic Jamaican restaurant in NC with the classic mom & pops feel of the ones from The Bronx but have come up short everytime. Finally, I've found one that gives me that nostalgic feel of being back home! If you're looking for great service, authentic, diverse and flavorful Jamaican food boasting in the traditional seasonings and spices of this Caribbean cuisine that will feed your soul, head over asap and give them a try! My personal favorite is the Oxtail Dinner with Mac & Cheese, Candied Yams & Sweet Plantains!!!...Don't forget the extra oxtail gravy read more

Where's the Jerk? - Large Oxtail Plate With Candied Yams, Mac & Cheese and Sweet Plantains! - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came here one random weekday for lunch. The line I saw as we entered was definitely a good sign. Unfortunately they ran out the Jerk chicken so we settled for the curry and stewed chicken lunch special. Totally forgot to order the patty though. There was a sign explaining why there might be a longer wait and were determined. The flavors of the curry sauce were flavorful and packed a small kick. Chicken pieces were plentiful. The rice and peas were well done and plantains were fried just right and created charred bits around the edges. The stew chicken was good, but flavors were less pronounced. Portions were generous and I love that. Would definitely come back for the Jerk and patties. Coming from Church St. in BK, I'm glad to have found this spot. I saw chopped cheese on the menu too, hmmmmmmm lol read more

Where's the Jerk? - Curry Chicken Lunch Special - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've given this spot multiple chances--four to be exact--because I genuinely want to support our own. But unfortunately, each experience has been more disappointing than the last. Most recently, the service was extremely slow, and one of the workers was downright disrespectful. My food order was incorrect not once, but twice. On my very first visit, I was overcharged and told to come back the next day to receive more food instead of getting a refund--completely unacceptable. At the very least, some kind of discount or courtesy should've been offered for the repeated issues. I've really tried to give grace, but this kind of inconsistency and treatment shouldn't be normalized. I won't be returning. Not only was my food incorrect but others too and my food was just sitting there not bagged. Number 56 order to still not have my food when number 70 was called. read more

Love love this place ....tore that food downnnnnn didn't get a pic but got on the next time

Where's the jerk? I found them, they work here. Rude and unprofessional staff. The cashier treated me like a second class citizen for simply asking for an update on an order after it was super late. I thought they lost the order. Food did not look impressive. Store smelled. Will not be back. read more

Food was very greasy appears to be cooked in old oil coco bread was old falling apart the beef patty definitely tasted like it came from the freezer at Walmart and was deep fried in old grease super long wait for a small order disgusting read more

Where's the Jerk? - Beef patty w coco bread and jerk chicken egg roll - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I don't even know where to begin!!!! The food is so good, I dream about it at night!!!!! I hope they're open today during the snow event because I plan on taking a drive from Wake Forest for my plates!!! read more

This was my second visit. They didn't disappoint. Customer service was pleasant both times. I ordered the jerk chicken egg rolls, cabbage & Turkey seasoned collard greens. Delicious. I shared it with my daughter. She loved the collards. Plenty of parking in the plaza. The inside is average but we all know those are the best places. I'm definitely returning for more. read more

Where's the Jerk? - Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Good food and portions. Get here early or get ready to get in line. The customers don't play about this place! They lined up and the line moves but more kept coming. There is also limited seating, almost picnic table style. Now onto the food. It was good. Not the best ever but no complaints. The house drink were phenomenal! Super duper sweet lemonade and other punches (yes I had more than one). So delicious. read more

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Great food and service. Very professional staff. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

They open at 11:30am ordered online they took my money sent text saying food was ready at 12:30 get there doors locked sign off lady stocking got stinky face talking about we'll get it out to I'm late read more

Here's my first review of 2024! I was online snooping, looking for some good Caribbean food and came across Where is the Jerk on Instagram. My mind is blown and had no idea that we had food this good in the area. Where have I been all this time? Chef, Sheldon, and his team Are cooking up Caribbean eats that you must try. Hands-down a flawless dining experience. 10 or 10. I can't wait to come back again. Matter of fact, I'm just arriving here tonight and it's my second time this week. We've tried more than 10 dishes on the menu and everything we've had has been amazing. Here's a tip for you, be sure to grab the red velvet, brownie as it will put your soul in a chokehold! cheers to my first review of 2024! read more

Excellent flavor, increíble cornbread. Fair price worth every penny. Super satisfied & lamb-chops were so tender.

This place is booming!!! You know the food is good when you show up an hour before closing and the line is still out the door! I recommend you got at least 30 minutes before you want to eat because the food is freshly made and will require a little patience. Keep in mind this is not a fast food restaurant. The food is well seasoned, the music is excellent, and the location is very convenient for those working in RTP or where Morrisville and Durham meet. If you come to dine within an hour of closing time, please have some alternate options from the menu because some of the more popular dishes like the Oxtail Cheesesteak and Oxtail Rasta Pasta will be all sold out. Anything with Oxtails in it at this eatery will run you $24+, but you will get a nice portion. I'm looking forward to my next trip here for the Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls and a few Jamaican Beef Patties!!! Also, be sure to end your meal on a sweet note with a slice of Red Velvet Cake or New York Cheese Cake! Happy dining, Mon!!! read more

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This was my first time at this restaurant and I was disappointed! I had the rice and peas and oxtail and it was not that great! This was not a real Caribbean spot! read more

I will say I enjoy the food but super irritated that they are not always open on the hrs they have posted. Came here on a 130pm on a Tuesday and the doors were locked. Super annoyed when driving from another town to come eat. read more

This restaurant is very popular so arrive before they open and expect there to be a line. Sadly, they didn't open on time when I visited and they have few seats available inside for dine in. Food is delicious, I definitely recommend the rolls. read more

Where's the Jerk? - Décor - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I didn't take a picture of my food. Was the drive-through Raleigh going to Charlotte and stop by here cause I've seen this on TikTok the food was amazing fresh I would say some of the best Jamaican food I've had in the Carolinas will definitely be back read more

Food: The portions were great, but they did forget my chicken patty. We did not realize it because the way things were packed it looked like both the chicken and beef patties were there. For appetizer, we ordered one chicken and one beef patty. For entree, I ordered a small oxtail with side of rice and peas, steamed cabbage, and plantains. My husband ordered the chicken sampler, side of white rice and plantains. Service: It was great because I ordered ahead. I suggest doing the same because this place gets packed. Ambiance: packed, but everyone there was nice to each other and understanding of the long line. We were even told by other customers to go to the front if we ordered online. read more

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The jerk salmon rasta pasta always come out hot and the flavor doesn't disappoint. The service is quick unless it's a lot of people in there. However, it's worth the wait. It's a few tables and chairs to sit, if you want to eat your food as soon as you get it. Definitely try this place out. read more

Where's the Jerk? - A little artwork - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went here over the weekend because I've been looking for a good Caribbean spot in the triangle. Unfortunately, I'll have to keep looking. I tried the chicken sampler which includes curry chicken, jerk chicken, and stew chicken. For my two sides, I tried the mac and cheese and the plantain. I also got an order of the jerk honey hot wings. Also to note, I didn't eat the food immediately as I had placed an online order for takeout. Chicken Sampler: 2/5 All 3 chicken flavors felt very lackluster. Curry chicken tasted like (only) curry powder was used. No depth of flavor which is usually present in Caribbean dishes. Mac and cheese was alright, as were the plantain. Wings: 4/5 Wings were decent, also a great size. 10 times better than the sampler. Service was a little slow, but they were busy when I arrived so I understand! I placed an online order with a pickup time of 6:55, order wasnt ready until about 7:25-7:30. Overall, I would probably only return here for the wings and might try some more of the other dishes like the cheesesteak or burgers. Definitely will skip on the chicken dinners though. read more

Where's the Jerk? - Chicken Sampler with Mac and cheese and Plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This was my first time visiting, the service was good but the wait was out of this world. I asked prior to ordering how long the wait was for the honey jerk salmon Rasta pasta and they told me no wait for pasta. I waited 40 min after that for some Alfredo. The salmon had no honey jerk seasoning in sight, nor flavor and the pasta tasted like Alfredo. Not sure what the hype is about. I can't speak on the other items but the pasta is not it. read more

Lonnnnnnnnnng wait...we got there a little before 7, and it was well after closing which is 8pm before we got our food, which we ordered at 7:51. Prior to that, an announcement was made in regards to what food items they had run out of--which was ANYTHING involving oxtail, green beans and collards. It was almost 9 before we left with our order of the chicken sampler (curry,jerk and brown stew chicken, rice, mac and cheese, yams, beef pattie, bacon smashburger w/fries and punch --$48) Now with all that being said...THE FOOD WAS FIRE!! Yes, folks, the food was GOOODT! ALL KINDS OF YUMMY DELICIOUSNESS! I really wanted to try the oxtail.. perhaps next time (..and there will be a next time) The chicken dishes were very well seasoned and fall.of yhe bone tender; the rice was tender and delicious as it absorbed all the flavors, juices and gravy from the chicken; the yams were sweet and flavorful and lastly the mac and cheese was umph umph umph! DEEEELISH! ( ALSO The burgers are HUGE!) The punch---mixed all 3--was sweet and very reminiscent of being on vacay in the islands. Although the wait is a hot mess---its well worth it! read more

Where's the Jerk? - Plantains! Sweet and tender with a "likkle" char.... - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Heard so much about this establishment so decided to give it a try, had grilled chicken Rasta Pasta bad choice chicken covered in some sweet sauce that tasted nothing like jerk, tasted more like sweet bar b que sauce, being a New Yorker and having tasted Rasta Pasta from the best this was a poor imitation, also had jerk egg rolls, they were also covered with the same awful sauce, don't waste your money, I had such high expectations and was so disappointed! Also to the owners please clean your ceiling fans, not the best look. read more

Delicious! I loved the atmosphere, the line was long but moved fast. NO ONE complained about the wait. Everyone was patiently waiting, and talking about what they ordered this and what to order next time. read more

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Came to this establishment 2 times. The first time I came around lunch, the line was long at it took about 45 minutes for me to order. Once I got to the register, they didn't have what I wanted. And had to settle for something else and that didn't taste good at all. The second time I went, I got there at 11:15am. The signs says they open at 11:30am. They had workers in the place but didn't open the doors until 11:45am. Since I was first in line, I figured I can finally get what I want... NOPE, they didn't have what I want. Safe to say I won't be going back. read more

In efforts to support a local business, I was utterly disappointed! I reviewed the menu prior to arriving so I'd know what I wanted rather than holding up the line; brown stew chicken w/rice and peas, and Mac n cheese. Rather than post or announce what menu items they were out of, I was made aware upon ordering that they were out of brown stew chicken. So I opted for the curry chicken instead. Food - The portions were generous but the curry chicken was salty and overcooked, rice and peas were dry and tasteless, & the Mac n cheese was bland and unsatisfying. I ate a few bites before calling it quits. I also ordered a beef patty with cocoa bread, and when I opened the foil I was appalled! Firstly, the patty looked greasy and over cooked, which I guess makes sense because they fry them *angry face*! The cocoa bread was nice and soft which was great but it wasn't cut to even put my patty in *rolls eyes*. I tossed the patty right in the trash, didn't even attempt to eat it. Service - The young woman at the register looked like she didn't want to be there; she didn't greet customer or crack a smile, just asked "what can I get you," at which point I became aware that what I wanted couldn't be ordered, not even an ounce of apology. I was given a receipt with a number and told they'd call that number when the order was ready; ordered at 6:39pm and my number was called at 7:25pm. Not an ideal wait time but fresh food is something to look forward to, or so I thought! Ambiance - There was limited seating and the lights were dim which didn't go well with the black wall paint. I did however enjoy the music while I waited. All in all, I would NOT recommend and I will NOT be back. read more

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First impressions means a lot! I've never ate here and wanted to try the food! I'm currently working and on their door it says 11:30 is when they open and I'm here at 12:20. I was told they will be open in 5 minutes and it's been almost 15 minutes out of my 30 minute break waiting on them to open! I'm pretty sure the food is good but don't count on them to be open when they are supposed to be open! read more

The food is amazing. I can eat this everyday. I really liked the Oxtails and Lamb Chops. The Candied Yams were the best I've had in my life. read more

Not my first time here... never disappointed... the service was fast and the people that work there were all very friendly! The restaurant was clean but the music was too loud. I ordered, for the first time, jerk shrimp hibachi... omg! DELICIOUS!!! The young lady said that it no longer came with whatever the sauce was but it didn't need anything extra. My only complaint would be the zucchini was too big... I prefer smaller pieces... I give it a 9 out of 10... only because of the size of the zucchini. read more

Where's the Jerk? - The jerk shrimp hibachi - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The Jerk egg rolls were Awesome and the Philly Cheese Egg Rolls were great. Service was quick and friendly.

Portions were good. Food was ok. Onion rings tasted like they were cooked in old grease. The cheese steak sandwich was huge, but it tasted mediocre at best. The place is a "hole in the wall" and they need to get more staff to serve the number of patrons they have. It reminded me of a food truck, but in a building. I haven't tasted the jerk, but I'd be surprised if it was any better than the cheese steak. They didn't even have cabbage--a staple at every jerk restaurant I have been to. read more

Large portions, amazing oxtails. Super tender and flavorful! Well definitely be back soon read more

Where's the Jerk? - Candied yams - Caribbean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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