I had a really enjoyable lunch experience here! I love how the atmosphere reminds me of the Caribbean. I ordered the jerk pork with peas and rice, cabbage, and a beef patty--everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I especially appreciated the reggae music playing in the background; it truly added to the vibe. The whole place made me feel like I had taken a quick trip to the Caribbean islands during my lunch break. read more

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Dat Jerk Review I've been to Dat Jerk a few times in 2026, and unfortunately, the service has been pretty consistent--but not in a good way. The staff wasn't overly friendly, and while everyone doesn't have to smile constantly, I often felt like they seemed more annoyed to see customers than happy to serve them. This was my experience on about 3-4 visits. Almost like lukewarm customer service . My food was usually hot and fresh, but my most recent visit after 2 PM was different. The food wasn't as fresh as on previous visits and seemed overly salted. They were also out of Ginger Beer, and the Beef Patty was just okay--nothing to write home about. On the positive side, the restaurant was very clean, including the bathroom, and parking was easy and convenient. My ratings: Food: 2.5/5 Service: 2/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 This was my personal experience, so definitely go for yourself and make your own judgment. read more

I really enjoyed the food I got from here. I ordered the curry chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. The portion is very large, but I was ever hungry so I ate it all in one sitting. It can definitely be split into two or three meals. I also got a side of roti skin, which was a great addition to my meal. read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Curry Chicken Bowl Roti Skin - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

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I went into Dat jerk at 7/27 7:36pm I got 2 orders carry out #90. salmon rice and cabb and brown stew chicken, rice Mac and cheese. i got other items as well everything came up to about $61.00 ,My salmon was cooked to order staff was rude and dismissing. My salmon was dry and had no honey sauce at all. I felt like I was unwanted. And brown stew chicken had More gravy then chicken. read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

I stop in here every once in a while as it's close to my office. Service is always good. They are friendly and efficient. The food itself is okay. I'm sure most would agree that it's far from traditional Jamaican food. Some of the dishes are a bit salty. The sides are decent. You do get your money's worth as they do give pretty large portions. read more

Had this place as catering for a large group and loved their curry chicken and potato! It was very tender, flavorful without being over-powering, and had a light coconut aroma that was perfect. Also enjoyed their plantains and "rice n peas." Would highly recommend for catering large groups as we were able to make our own plates from various sides and protein. Curious now to try in-person! read more

Food was good but the manager was quite nasty to the employee when I was there. Establishment was quite clean

First time at this location and good experience. Ordered meatloaf roti with all the toppings and a jerk chicken patty. The patty was pretty good, a little kick, and nice crust. Would have been nice to have more filling, but still satisfied my craving. Roti was good too, although the onions really were kinda pungent and really took over each bite. I loved the brown spicy and sweet sauce (not sure which one) and should have gotten another container to offset the onions and because it was so tasty. Portions are huge, my roti was the size of a Chipotle burrito from 10 years ago. The meatloaf itself was pretty flavorful and I'd definitely order it again. read more

I had to update my review. I did order from here via ubereats. I had the beef patty, oxtail, plantain, and jerk chicken roti. The oxtail was seasoned in a way I can't explain. It's love-hate with that one but I ate it. The beef patty was yummy and great. The jerk chicken roti was perfect! So yes, I recommend this place. read more

I've been to Dat Jerk plenty of times, but this was my first time at this location last night. The establishment was very clean. The two ladies who served me were polite, friendly, and welcoming. I arrived about 30 minutes before closing, and they still had smiles on their faces -- which I really appreciated. I tried the brown stew chicken and potato salad for the first time... and OMG. The chicken was tender or what that saying now ? It was Tendernism! lol So flavorful and cooked perfectly. The coco bread, as always, was a 10/10. My 6-year-old daughter had the jerk salmon with mac and fries, and she ate everything in one sitting -- that says a lot! The portion sizes were great. I love supporting Black-owned businesses and will definitely be back, as usual! read more

5 stars across the board. I was skeptical of this spot based on the location (South Baltimore), but the food portion, quality, flavor, and taste were on point. I ordered the curry chicken, oxtails, mac and cheese, cabbage, and rice and peas. The food came out piping hot, and the portion sizes were more than enough for dinner that night and lunch the next day. I had to savor the moment. I'll be returning for sure. read more

The food was amazing them oxtails omg and that potatoes salad I must say somebody granny was in that kitchen also that jerk chicken and Brown stew chicken wow o wow u won't be disappointed please go visit read more

Dat Jerk did NOT disappoint! The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned with that smoky, spicy kick that hits just right. The rice and peas were flavorful, and the plantains were sweet and fresh. I'll definitely be back!" The customer service at Dat Jerk was amazing! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and patient while I ordered. They made me feel appreciated as a customer. Great vibes all around!" read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Jerk bowl with rice & peas and plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

Food was delicious. We got the jerk chicken, rice and Mac n cheese. This was my first time here. Of course it has a kick to it but it was delicious. For a bowl, 2 Jamaican beef Patties and a piece of rum cake I paid a little over 30 dollars. Definitely enough food to feed 2. We shared our food and I'm still full Picture was after he took half the food and as you see it's still a good amount read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Jamaican beef Patty. Rice. Max n cheese. Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

I've had some Jamaican cuisine but certainly not enough. I found this Maryland chain on Yelp and decided to give it a try! They were pretty busy but the service was excellent! I got the jerk chicken, rice and peas and veggie mix. The meal was fantastic. Flavors are rich and delicious. The chicken was so moist and rice well seasoned. I liked the soda choices to cream soda, pineapple and most all in the fountain. The restaurant was clean however the ice machine was empty, hard to get utensils, and napkins. Also no water, which is really disappointing. I definitely want to return to try the curry! read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

Never again. Got jerk chicken rice and beans and cabbage. Rice and sauce was plain and tasteless. For jerk chicken it was sad as I make better jerk at home. The worst jerk ive ever had from a Caribbean establishment. I dont recommend read more

~ As much as I drive past this place, I had to try it. I didn't have my hopes high because I've tried so many restaurants searching for true Caribbean food and my top two were " Hummingbird" and " Jerk at Nite". Other than that.... I'll pass. But this place is not it. I would give it a one star, but the customer service is really really good. They know how to move, keep fresh food coming & Handle in-store and pick up orders as well. So compliments to them. The jerk chicken is bad. It's more like a sweet honey chicken. Great size, but has horrible taste. My advice is to get a bunch of " rude boy jerk sauce" on the side and drown your chicken in that. Cause the chicken itself ain't doing it. I only eat one and give the other piece away. The rice and peas were cooked well. Mac & Cheese was regular. I poured " island BBQ" sauce all over cause the sides were boring. That Island BBQ is amazing tho. Glad I got it out of the way. Never going back, but if I do... it's to get some of that island BBQ sauce for the crib. I spent $26.25 for two 1/2 chickens with 2 sides and two extra sauces. Not bad. Hope you enjoy it. #TeamDiesel read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - 2 1/2 jerk chickens with rice & peas along with Mac & cheese. - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

***JUST LEFT DUNKIN ON WASHINGTON BLVD (LANDSDOWNE) AND FELT COMPELLED TO SEND DAT JERK NEXT DOOR AN EMAIL CONCERNING A DISTRAUGHT EMPLOYEE IN THE PARKLING LOT*** I felt so badly for this young lady and hopefully this gets addressed. Here is the email that I sent to contact@datjerk.com: Hello, I was just leaving the Dunkin Donuts next to your establishment in Halethorpe Maryland. There was a young lady sitting in her car crying hysterically. I asked her if she was ok, and she stated that the person training is being very aggressive and nasty to her concerning running the register. She stated that this is her 1st HANDS ON day working the register and that the person is not showing any her any grace, speaking to her badly, and overtalking her. I think that this is very unfortunate that being new to a job and still learning the ropes has to result in an employee having to retreat to her vehicle in order to compose herself. I am not sure who the person is that needs to address this, and as much as I love Jamaican cuisine witnessing this does not encourage me to patronize this establishment whatsoever. Please follow up with me concerning your looking into this situation and any resolutions that were accomplished. I really love to spend my dollars within my neighborhood every chance I get, but I cannot in good conscience purchase anything from Dat Jerk Landsdowne until I am assured that the employees are being treated with grace and respect. read more

I've been waiting for this place to open and I'm glad they did. Since I stopped eating meat my straight go to was the salmon. The woman upfront was very helpful and patient. The place was very clean and the music was on theme. The salmon was so flavorful and not over cooked. I loved the sweet and jerk contrast. The cabbage was cooked nicely and the sauce from the salmon tasted well with it too. The plantain was a little overcooked. Some of them were a little dry which was disappointing. Overall, I'd go here again and see what else I can try. read more

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We were on a road trip and decided to stop here before we hit 95. It was early afternoon, not crowded whatsoever. The space was clean and tidy, playlist on point. The restroom was also clean, just about spotless! We were greeted almost immediately upon walking in and were able to quickly get our order in. The options are plenty and all seem desirable. We both opted for the oxtail, rice & peas, and cabbage entree. We also got the coco bread, pineapple soda, and a side of Mac. The Mac, rice & peas, and coco bread were the stars of our meal whereas the oxtail and cabbage fell a little short. The coco bread was just so nostalgic from my college days and every bite was so delicious. The rice & peas were also tasty, well cooked and perfectly seasoned. The Mac & cheese was goey and creamy HOWEVER... there was PLASTIC in my dish which completely was a bummer and one of the reasons I had to take away a star. When I notified the young lady she apologized and took the plastic-- and didn't give me any further recourse at first. So I just went back and grabbed my entire Mac and came back to the counter to give her the whole thing and that's when she offered to replace the side. I was torn about wanting to get more Mac and did, but now that I think about it I should've opted for something else since arguably that entire pan was/is tainted. The oxtails and its gravy and cabbage did not have that punch of flavor and was borderline bland BUT they were still palatable-- just underwhelming seasoned if you will. The oxtail weren't incredibly tinder fall off the bone but they absolutely weren't tough either and I was still pleased (he had had better). The cabbage had corn in it which was a pleasant surprise and a first for me. All in all, I would give this place another go. I'm a curry girl so would wanna try that and their brown stew chicken. read more

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This was my first visit to the Landsdowne location. I tried the Oxtails Bowl with plantains and Stir Fry Vegetables. The portions were small for $21. The food was ok. The plantains were too burnt. I also ordered the Jerk Meatloaf bowl with Rice and Peas and Vegetarian Stew Peas. The food in this bowl was great. I ordered desserts, Pina Colada cake and Apple Caramel Rum Cake. The cakes had a great taste but appeared to be undercooked. I tried several bottled drinks. They were great but pricey, $3.40 a bottle, Ouch!!! Oh, I can't forget the beef and Jerk Chicken patties and Coco bread...just Ok! The Service was great and atmosphere was good. read more

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I came here for lunch on a Saturday right after they opened. The place was pretty empty but it is new so word probably hasn't gotten out yet. My first impressions are that it is similar to a chipotle in terms of feel. It doesn't give a Caribbean restaurant vibe and that's a good and bad thing. It's good because you don't get the common misfortunes of dining at a Caribbean carry out, (rudeness, running out of food, skimpy portions, etc.). You get a clean environment and you get in and out or you can stop for a quick meal without being berated by auntie. You won't get an authentic Caribbean vibe though. It feels like a chipotle as in you'll pick your bowl or wrap, pick what goes inside and they will send you on your way. The food was great. Well seasoned and not overly hot for no reason. Chicken was fall off the bone, and the rice was not neglected. I had the plantain (plan-ten, not plan-tain) as well and enjoyed that. Ambiance: clean and friendly but not overly Caribbean, think chipotle with rice and peas Service: Not bad, but nothing special either. They fulfill orders basically. Food: Great. Worth a try. read more

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In the past week I've been to this location once in the afternoon. Recently late evening before closing. Each time nothing but refreshing and professional customer service from the staff. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Everytime I come up to Maryland from North Carolina I make it my business to stop at on of the many location. Since my recent trip was in Baltimore this is a great location for me to visit. The food is always fresh and with a very friendly atmosphere. My daughters and Grandchildren love the food as well. So, if you have a "Taste" for some real Caribbean Food! Dat Jerk is the place for you. This location is not to far off I 95. So, if you're headed North or South. I'd stop by and get some Great Food. You'll be very grateful that you did. An look forward to continuing to frequent that restaurant. I'm a Very Happy Customer! Thanks Dat Jerk Owner and Staff for making my visit to Baltimore a Great One! #NoDaysOff #LetsGo #EnjoyLife #Bless4LifeAlways OohYeah read more

I wanted to check dat place out for a year now. My wife had said she did buy some jerk chicken when the restaurant opened. She did not have any because my son ate it all and did not leave her some. My son is very picky does not eat anybodies jerk but said it was good so I have to try it out. I stop by during lunch hour and it was not busy. When I was in the parking lot I did hear Island music coming from the restaurant I was thinking, I may be in business. The place I found was big and functional. I noted the environment that jumped out the carribean. I looked at the overhead menu board that was straight forward and explained the pricing structure from a meal to just a la carte. I decided on the Curry Chicken bowl with rice and peas. Also a side salad and a glass of water. Ordering was fast and the food prep was quick. They have a cafeteria style service so you don't have to wait long to get your service and your food. Once you get your food you have the option of takeaway or dine in restaurant. I chose to dine in since I was not in a hurry. The curry chicken was very good. Warm and very delicious. Full of flavor and the only criticism was that I felt it had a pinch more salt but it may be me because i don't add a lot of salt to my food but I did find it a little more salty than in other restaurants where I have ordered the same dish. The peas and rice were also very good and the salad I chose an island ranch dressing that was slightly spicy with a little heat but was very good. I would get that dressing again. I think it was home made. The meal was very delicious and I enjoyed the vibes with the Island music. I did find the location very clean as well as the bathrooms, a plus. All in all, I have mixed emotions. Because my favorite Jamaican restaurant is located 45 minutes south on this same road while I can drive only 10 minutes here and get my curry on and be assured to get a good level of quality meal here is also a plus to me, I might not have to drive the distance again. Still a plus for me again. I recommended this restaurant and will return again. Cheers! PS, they are applying for a liquor license. Here comes my beef patty and a Red Stripe! Ha Ha! read more

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I stopped at this DJ location on my way down from Baltimore to Va last night and this was by far THE WORST experience for me and my family. I've been to the ones in both Waldorf and Glenarden several times and had excellent food quality and service. This location is in a weird spot next to a Dunkin drive thru so parking is cramped. Walk in, greeted friendly, greet back, I order my food - oxtails plates and a stew chicken day thank you and go to pay. When I arrive home we open our plates - they did not give ANY GRAVY .... Never ever have I had the experience where they don't put even a little gravy on the oxtails and rice and peas? That's the worst of it because after a very long day and even longer drive after to arrive home and the food be dry?!? Even the stew chicken which the word stew is in the name!!?? The oxtails were not good either - I don't know if they were having a bad day or bad batch - but they were not hitting at all. Second worse was the young person at the register so concerned with chatting and upselling he didn't pay attention to making sure the right items were on the right ticket. Hands down will never go back to this location. To the owners please talk to the team at this location. It broke my family's heart to get home and see poor quality from a brand we love. read more

First time coming here and it was great! Service was good. I also had the beef patty which was also good. The restaurant was clean. The rude boy sauce is so good! read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Brown stew chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

I enjoyed my experience. This was my first time trying Dat Jerk. Inside was clean and orderly. The workers were polite and addressed everything. The food was different but tasty. I would like to try more of their menu. The lot at this location was pretty small but I think it's a good location regardless. read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Inside - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

It's fast Caribbean food which means my expectations weren't high. I was more intrigued about how this would work. I arrived when they opened so parking at the door was a breeze. It was also really clean and while I know places should be clean, it still stood out. I was greeted quickly and helped shortly after. I got the jerk chicken which came with rice & peas and cabbage. I appreciated being asked if I wanted gravy. Everything inside was efficient and respectful. The food, however; was just ok. The chicken was cooked well but didn't have the true jerk flavor and I was expecting a little more. The sides were also just ok. Figured I'd give it a try because of my love of Jamaican food but probably wouldn't choose it over authentic food again. Looked better than it tasted. Nothing terrible just also nothing great. read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Outside - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

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Caribbean chain wow ok Had to sample this well was impressed Food tasty Mac n cheese on point jerk chicken was seasoned well cabbage was just right!!!!! Lickin my fingers before i text the rest lol Food could've been a more temperature hot tho Atmosphere squeaky clean Wasn't able to sample anything lol Was my first time here and wanted to. Lol Caribbean music Sat off the atmosphere too. Thought was a little pricey but what isn't today lol Come taste taste for yourself!!!! Delicious read more

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Very friendly people the honey chicken was also very good. A little expensive better than that food was fresh.

Not bad, not bad at all. I guess the model is based on chipotle bowl style. I got the jerk pork, rice and peas w/ plantain and a beef patty. The beef patty was outstanding, hot and delicious.. The jerk pork was solid, not a lot of pork at all and the price point for almost $19, yeah that was pricey . I will definitely check in again and try other items. read more

KiKi and Nikki are the nicest people I ever met.- 11 year old customer They were very professional and created a welcoming environment. We have been here several times but really felt welcomed today. Thank you-m. Oh and the food is always amazing!- Parent of 11 year old. read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Mac & cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

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Dat Jerk is a fast casual Carribran Restaurant, meaning you won't get a server that seats you and takes your order, it's like Chipotle, you pick a protein, your sides, some sauces, and you're on your way. I opted for a brown strew chicken plate, on a bed of rice and beans with some plantains on the side. I am a big dude who can eat, and the portion size was extremely generous. For $14 and some change I had what could probably comfortably feed two people. Value is great. Taste wise it was delicious and savory as well. The plantains were cooked enough to still have some bite to them but were soft and potato-like. The rice was flavorful but acted as a great vessel to transport the rich chicken. The game changer was the island ranch dressing which elevated everything as it provided a creamy accent to everything. I also had to try a beef patty, which was great. They were an elevated version of the patties you can cop at corner stores. The island ranch also kicked the patty up a notch. For less than $20 I was beyond stuffed, and I'm eager to return to try the Jerk Pork, the Mac N Cheese, or honestly everything. At a similar price point to chipotle these days, it's no contest that if you're craving something new - head on down to Dat Jerk. read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

Warning: My son took one bite of the jerky chicken and the spice burned the skin around his lips -- not from heat, but from extreme seasoning. Three days later, he still has painful scabs. Not safe for kids. read more

This restaurant is located in a busy shopping center with Walmart and Ross to name a few. It sits alone on a hilly lot near the traffic light. It is clean and well organized and they have booth seating as well as seating by the window. There's no table service. You go up and order your food on one end and pay for it on the other like Chipotle. They have the typical Caribbean food your use to like curry chicken, brown, stew chicken, jerk (of course) pork and chicken as well as one of my favs, oxtails. I chose the oxtail bowl. With a bowl you can choose 2 sides and I got the rice and beans with the cabbage. The oxtails were delicious and tender just like I'm use to. The rice and beans were also on point. I asked for some oxtail gravy on it and that set it off nicely. I should have asked for it to be poured over the cabbage too because though it was cooked perfectly, it lacked flavor. My cousin had the jerked pork. She said it was really dry and after tasting my oxtails said she should have gotten that. Kay, the young lady who had prepared our food was circulating the dining area and checking on customers. When she got to our table and asked how everything was my cousin commented on the dryness of the pork. Kay asked if she wanted anything else and actually went and got her some more freshly made pork . Although it was better once the jerk sauce was poured over it, it still was on the dry side. However, this was an unexpected surprise to have Kay inquire about our dining experience. This was definitely customer service that I am not used to in restaurants that do not have table service. I love that she did this and tried to make it right. This alone will have me coming back if I'm in the area. Customer service is so important to your total experience in a restaurant. Anyway, I wanted sorrel, which they had in a bottle. I prefer it freshly made so I passed on that. The prices were comparable to other places. My meal was around $20. I would equate this to an elevated Caribbean fast food joint that shouldn't be passed by. read more

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10/10 recommend! This place hand amazing customer service! The food was delicious, with great portions. We got the oxtails, rice & peas with gravy and cabbage which was straight fire! Oxtails were seasoned to perfection. We also had the Honey Jerk Lime Salmon with Mac & cheese, cabbage and rice & peas with gravy! The drinks are amazing also. This food fed my soul! read more

Dat Jerk Lansdowne - Caribbean Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

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This reminds me of chipotle but for Jamaican food lol. Not really authentic but not bad. I got the tropical chicken, rice and peas, and plantains. The chicken was delicious! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The plantains were just ok. They weren't cooked evenly. Some were perfect, others were undercooked. And the rice and peas were just alright. I called ahead to order (and paid upfront over the phone) and they said 10 minutes, but when we got there about 20 minutes later they hadn't started boxing up our order. But I will say they were quick once we got there and the cashier was so nice and talkative. Overall it wasn't bad but not something I'd write home about. read more

Because there are multiple locations, I expected this place to have a little more going on inside. It's super plain. It would've been helpful to have some signage with descriptions of the sauces. Aside from the decor, I think the location is great, and service has potential. It ese super slow because there weren't enough people working- one guy to serve food and work the cash register! I will say that he had great customer service and was working very fast and super hard, but it shouldn't have just been him. Now for the food: Jerk chicken - pretty good. It's seasoned lightly, but you can choose a sauce to spice it up more. Rice and peas- great! They did a really good job with these. You can also get it with jerk gravy which is flavorful. Plantains - so pleased that these were good! Rude boy sauce- very spicy and delicious!! read more

Today going in I had amazing customer service by Keke she even helped make my order perfect with her recommendations. The food was so good and flaverful that I went back again for the second time today. read more

Excellent food. The ladies up front are very friendly and helpful. Always a great experience when I stop in for carryout.