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Beryl's Pepper Pot

3.3 (48 reviews)
ModerateCaribbean
Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Adele W.

Having never had jerk chicken before, I was excited to try this restaurant when it opened in Pickering. We came here on a weeknight for dinner and there were a few people here. You can either dine in or take out. We chose to dine in and although the service was great, I felt that there was a little bit of a disconnect between the type of restaurant, the décor and the table linens. I think the restaurant was designed mostly for takeaway and there is a long hallway where guests can queue while waiting to place their orders. The dining area is modern and sleek but I was a surprised to see cloth napkins with flatware on our table. It seemed a little too... fancy(?). Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, it just felt a little... off. I ordered the jerk chicken and my husband went with the curry goat. Both dishes were fantastic and I would definitely get the jerk chicken again. Like I mentioned before, I have never had it before so I don't really have anything to compare it to but it sure was good and with just the right amount of kick! I will absolutely be back to try other items from their menu! The food was great, the service was great and they are a nice addition to our city.

Ackee & Saltfish Spring Roll Jamaica’s National Dish is wrapped in spring roll paper for a tasty treat.
Chris C.

Some friends of mine wanted to try Beryl's so I tagged along with them. Third visit in ten days. Hey, I like their food. With five of us, we ordered a variety of dishes. We started with the Ackee and Saltfish Spring Rolls, Saltfish Fritters, and Red Peas Soup (of the day). They were all good, especially the ackee spring rolls. There was a generous amount of tasty filling. The fritters could have used a little more saltfish (and maybe another fritter). On to the mains. The Curry Goat and Oxtail were as good as on my previous visits. Consistency is a good thing. The Escoveitch Red Snapper was served whole, with rice and peas and coleslaw. It was the prettiest dish of the evening, very colourful with pickled peppers. It tasted good and was also a good portion because some of it ended up in a takeout box. The fried chicken was crispy and I was offered a choice of gravy for the rice and peas. I chose oxtail gravy. Good choice! The chicken, however, was a little on the dry side. One friend enjoyed the red peas soup so much, he ordered another bowl for his main course. For dessert, we had Rum and Raisin ice cream and a very generous slice of Sweet Potato Pudding that we shared. Very good on both counts. We were very happy with the taste of all the food. The service (attentiveness) has definitely improved since my first visit. Our appetizers came out fairly quickly but the mains took a little while and the food temperature could have been hotter. They did have a full dining room and a steady flow of customers at the takeout counter but that shouldn't affect our orders. The menu is a little confusing. Some items had a choice of preparation listed under it that may get missed. For example, under Whole Red Snapper, there is a choice of Escovietch, Brown Stew or Steamed Fish, in a smaller font. Under Chicken Breast, there is a choice of Jerk, Stew or Island Style Fried Chicken. I actually got thighs (which I preferred). Chef Beryl visited our table to say hello and get some feedback. I like that touch. Disclaimer: Three reviews in ten days may seem unusual. For the record, I have no affiliation with this restaurant, their ownership, or employees. I simply like their food and their location is very convenient for me.

Large Jerk pork with peas and rice and oxtail gravy
Christine R.

So excited to see this place open! Finally a good jerk chicken restaurant in Pickering! The restaurant is split into two areas - one side for dine in and the other side for take out. I have to admit for a dine in Jerk Chicken place it's far more upscale than others I've been to. I was here for take out though and at 3pm in the afternoon there was a line up at the take out counter so I take that as a good sign seeing as they just opened 2 days ago. The menu is projected on flat screens above the counter. After placing your order and paying you are giving a receipt with your order number on it. They call your when it's ready. Dinners come in two sizes served with coleslaw and you have a choice of either white rice or rice and peas. I ordered two large jerk chicken dinners with rice and peas with oxtail gravy and one large jerk pork with rice and peas oxtail gravy. As listed on the menu they charge a dollar extra for gravy but on my bill there was no charge so maybe it's changed? Large Jerk Chicken with rice and peas with oxtail gravy - The container was quite large and I'd say a pretty hearty portion of rice for a large. The large comes with 3 pieces of chicken (dark meat) basically a leg with the back cut into 3 pieces. Truth be told I was hoping for 4 pieces of meat in such a large container. The chicken however was cooked to perfection, still juicy with that nice roasty jerk flavour permeating right through the meat from the skin to the bone. I loved the peas and rice good flavour but the oxtail gravy is really what made the rice. So rich in flavour with bits a meat streaked through and plump butter beans. Large Jerk Pork with rice and peas and oxtail gravy - The pork also had that great roasty jerk flavour and the meat had a beautiful brown crust encasing the juicy white meat. Sometimes you find jerk pork cut too thin and dry but they did theres perfectly. Oh and they definitely didn't skimp on the meat, a hearty portion of sliced pork completely covered the rice. Overall I'd say I'll definitely be returning here frequently to get my jerk chicken fix! Service was fast maybe 10 minutes despite being busy and preparing fresh to order. I'll be back to check out there other menu items like oxtail and fried chicken as well. FYI dine in menu has more choices than take out men

Desiree S.

A very clean and authentic Jamaican restaurant. Service is excellent. Food could have been hotter but it was very good.

Natasha L.

Horrible service, went there last weekend for breakfast, found a sticker in my food.. I called them and they said I could get a refund. When I returned the owner came to speak to me and she was very rude... she needs some training in customer service... will never return... she acted as though I should have kept the food even with the sticker and no apology!

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They are advertising Goat but in truth they are selling mutton and we did not get what we pay for

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9 years ago

The oxtail at this place is amazing. Their prices are a little high, but their food is worth it. The jerk is also excellent.

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Decent food. Messed up my order and overcharged me for their mistake and did not correct it.

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Yummy and flavourful! Our server was a sweetheart. Glad we took a risk on a new place (for us) when it was our turn to pick.

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9 years ago

Great jerk and good service, the dine in menu prices are higher than take out, wish there was a place to eat for take out side.

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9 years ago

Food is expensive...Food is tasty...Good to eat when you are hungry and don't mind the high calories.

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9 years ago

Awesome food here. Everything we have had has been authentic and great. Goat and roti are a must.

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8 years ago

We dropped in after shopping and both had their Chicken Roti. Delicious. Clean restaurant with a busy take out counter.

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