The Best Jamaican Food on Earth…read more I've been coming here forever and the food is unlike anywhere else I have ever been. I have been to Jamaica and nothing is close. I have brought friends here who live/ lived in Jamaica and they are blown away. I also lived in the Jamacian area in Harlem and never found a Jamaican Restaurant even close to this place. The staff are friendly and get the food out quickly. There is almost a couple people there and they have no problem handling the traffic. Place definitely has a vibe. Bonus it is down by Seaside Park so when it's warm enough I love grabbing my food to go and eating it in the park. Food: -Jerk Chicken This is by far my go to. If you can't handle a LOT of heat then this is not for you. 1st time my wife had it she couldn't hang but I made her try it again and again and eventually she built a tolerance and absolutely loves it. -Curry Goat My 2nd Favorite. Not too much heat and very tasty. Careful of the bones but the flavor is incredible. If you can't handle the heat of the Jerk this is a great option. -Stewed Chicken Good option. I don't get it too often as I prefer the Jerk but if I'm not in the mood for the heat or just want to switch it up this is another amazingly flavorful option. -Jamaican Patty's All of them are great Spicy or Mild Beef, Chicken, Veggie I usually get a patty with my order and rotate my choice with my mood or what looks best that day. Final Thoughts If you haven't been to Rootsman you don't know what Real Jamaican Food is. Get here ASAP!! Caution: Food is Amazing & Addictive

Before I get into the review proper, I've noticed that many older reviews had mentioned this place…read morewas Cash Only. Based on my visit tonight, they now accept card since I was able to my debit on this one. This place is primarily take-out, but there's tables inside where you can eat in if you wish. I opted to just get my food and be on my way. But before that, I do want to mention that the guy behind the counter pointed out on my visit that not everything that the menu reads was actually in stock (my visit came at about 7:30 pm on a Tuesday night). He did at least have the courtesy of telling me what was available, to which I had opted for the jerk chicken. I didn't know this upon my ordering, but apparently this jerk chicken gets rave reviews here on Yelp. I don't order this kind of thing often, and the last time I went to a place to order jerk chicken the food and atmosphere did not turn out good, so I was hopeful I would at least have a better experience here. The place itself is unassuming in a way something similar to how a hole in the wall would be unassuming. One thing I will say in this place's favor is that the price is very fair for what you get. I only had to pay $16.32 for the meal which honestly isn't bad at all. And hey, at least the employee had decent manners. Upon arriving back at the Bridgeport Station to start eating, that was when I had realized something had gone wrong. When I got to the bag I was given the food in, the take-out container completely destroyed the bag, telling me that this was not packaged well at all. Imagine if I had tried to drive this back home and then found that! They could probably do with making some sort of effort reinforcing the packaging before packing into a paper bag. To make matters worse, when I had opened the container to start eating, the food exploded all over my shorts! Not fun! But I was able to eat enough to form an opinion. As for the meal itself, the jerk chicken comes with cabbage and rice. I would have liked to have the rice separate from the chicken, but that was apparently not an option. I was kind of bummed out about that since the last time I had jerk spice on rice it ruined the rice. I will say quality-wise the food was better than People's Choice over in Norwalk. The chicken was juicy and the rice was at least cooked properly. The taste of the rice I will say did not taste much difference from the chicken, so it's definitely doesn't stand out too much. The cabbage was a wet cabbage, not to the point of mush, but maybe the next level before that. Good thing the chicken was actually good jerk chicken, even though it's not de-boned. Would I walk 20 minutes to come eat here again? If I had to. So far I'd pick this over several others if I am in the mood for Caribbean food. Just some better packaging would be nice.

OMG! This is the spot. Let me say it again. This is it! If you are in the Connecticut area, I…read morehighly recommend the local food scene. The shop is very bare bones, with just a few tables, making it not the best place to sit and eat. Now, when it comes to the food, I tried ALL my favorites, and not one thing was mediocre. Flavor-FULL, and you can adjust the heat with fresh pikliz. I got the last order of macaroni, and let me tell you, after the first bite, I determined I won the food lottery.

Just had our 1st meal at Jeans Diner. Great little spot hidden away in Stratford.Food was…read morefantastic and will be back to try more of their original Haitian specialties.

With one bite of jerk chicken, I was transported back to the beaches of Negril...then only…read moredifferent thing is, this is better! My first meal here was delicious, and I'm looking forward to trying the whole menu.

Hands down the cheapest lunch special ever at a Jamaican restaurant and I've eaten probably over…read more100 different Jamaican restaurant in different states. Food is delicious and the gentleman behind the counter is super friendly. Finally a Jamaican restaurant where the person behind the counter is not rude lol. If you're West Indian or Jamaican you know what I mean... "We don't have that" anyways I would definitely recommend this place if you want to taste some real food and have some flavor in your life....

Not sure if this restaurant goes by the name Family Spice or 4 Seasons Jerk Center, but either way…read morethe food was fabulous! Cozy Jamaican spot with warm, welcoming service. I was excited by the variety and ordered curry goat, salt mackerel, and ackee & saltfish--even though my combo wasn't on the menu, the owner kindly made it happen. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, with bold, home-cooked vibes. Can't wait to return and explore more of the menu.

This is a local Caribbean / Jamaican gem if you're into jerk chicken and this type of food. Always…read morehas fresh food, staff is friendly, and there's always a line during lunch time. The food is always good and Friday's are my favorite when they have BBQ Fried Chicken, that's right BBQ Fried Chicken!! They serve, chicken, fish, stew, rice & beans curry Chicken / Ox Tail. It's a small place, has a few tables inside and tables outside. The restaurant is off the main road in a neighborhood, very casual.

Currently eating in my car right now and the food taste amazing!! Its my first time in Connecticut…read moreand I'm here to pick up a car. While waiting, I see this restaurant across the street and decided to give it a try since I'm starving. I ordered the oxtail and the jerk chicken with boiled plantains. The oxtail is so flavorful and the jerk chicken is tasty and not dry. The plantains are perfect. The service is also outstanding. You are greeted with a smile from the gentlemen in the front and a warm hello from a sweet lady in the back. If I'm ever back in Connecticut, I'm making sure I pick up some food from here again!

Nice Lunch Specials!! Food was delicious. The staff is extremely friendly and fast! I love their…read morestew chicken and oxtail. Their cakes are good too!

The food is good the prices increase weekly without them telling you they have no signs of what the…read morefood cause if you pay with a card if you don't pay with a card, it goes up even more. I will not be back there. Customer service stinks there.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE PASTA also has jerk chicken in it.. very flavorful with a little spice to it.read more

One of the best Jamaican food places in Bridgeport! Brings great portions and full of flavor. The…read morepeople are nice and helpful when I've had questions or concerns. One can eat in or take out. It is preferable to take out. Great small place full of flavor!

the best jerk chicken in jamaica and possibly anywhere…read more tony - washington dc

Best restaurant in Bridgeport,CT Authentic Jamaican cuisine…read moreand friendly staff nice vibe and pleasant atmosphere and the food is just immaculate.

The attitude of the people who work there is horrible, try Kingston Cafe in Stratford good food…read moreserved with better attitudes.

Amazing staff awesome energy great music And the foooooood…read moredelicious! Specialty drinks are amazing. Perfect place for a person who loves music food and awesome drinks!

I mean the place is okay but the food is really expensive. The waiting time for the food is too…read morelong.

Delicious and authentic Jamaican food. Better than most in the area. Very kind staff.read more