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    Island Jerk

    4.2 (72 reviews)
    InexpensiveCaribbean, Salad

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Jerk chicken and curry goat with rice and peas
    Tee J.

    There is nothing authentic about this Jamaican place. Very disappointed in the food. My husband had the jerk chicken which was just some barbecue with a sweet sauce no heat or spices. The curry goat was I don't know but not authentic curry. The rice has small black peas and the rice had no flavor. I had some curry chicken that was rubbery and the rice with very little peas. This place was recommended but will never venture to this restaurant again when visiting this town.

    This is supposed to be jerk pork, taste more like stew pork.
    Sandra N.

    Just had my husband to go pick up a jerk pork meal fir me . I've eaten for many times and know the owne rs so I gad to give such a bad review but knowing authentic Jamaican food, the food here has became so inconsistent n I w and how do you nit have cabbage, and give me canned green beans. The jerk pork is not even spicy like it has always been, and I've loved it. Either they fired the best cook or have made him change his recipes. I'm just so disappointed with it now, have to fund a new place.

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    Rich S.

    Came in for a late lunch. Ordered conch fritters and the echovic with shrimp. Both were very good. They were nice enough to ask if I wanted the sauce (spicy) on the side. This is a great small place in the old part of town. A must if your looking for Caribbean food.

    Whole snapper eschovich
    Mich E.

    Was really craving fish and food that reminded me of home (I'm colombian but whole fish, rice, and plantains always remind me of home cooking). This was amazing and really hit those Caribbean flavors perfectly. I definitely recommend.

    Peanut Butter Balls. The best desert I've had in years! Thanks Ms B
    Craig J.

    Another incredible lunch for this island jerk finished with an incredible desert; peanut Butter Balls. Ms B has outdone herself once again!

    Oxtail
    Ivy D.

    Generally, I pass through Brunswick when I come for business. I've never had time to visit downtown Brunswick so today I had some time to grab lunch. I'm glad I did. Island Jerk satisfied my hunger. I ordered the oxtail and beef patty. Both were excellent. It tastes very similar to when I visited Jamaica. The food had great flavor and was not greasy which was awesome. Their house made vinegar was delicious. I enjoy any vinegary foods so I was glad to be able to add a little spicy vinegar to my meal. The service was friendly and quick. It you need food fast and get back on the road, Island Jerk can do that. I lingered for a bit and they didn't mind, which is also nice since I didn't want to hit the road again right away. I would recommend this restaurant to any local and visitor.

    Special of the Day - Crab stuffed Tilapia with sautéed mixed vegetables and rice.  Soo good!
    Kate S.

    I must admit. I am addicted to this place. I eat here at least once a week, if not more. The jerk pork, curried goat, and oxtail are my favorite menu items but recently I have been sticking with their special of the day and am always amazed. Some of my favorite specials lately have been the jerked shrimp and grits, crab stuffed tilapia, and their Jamaican take of surf and turf. The specials usually range from $7.95-$9.95 and I am always amazed at the amount of food for the price. The only complaint I have heard is that there are bones in the chicken, goat and oxtail. Yes, there are, and as this doesn't bother me, if it bothers you I would suggest going with the pork or one of their many vegetarian options. This place is a must try for lunch or dinner in Downtown Brunswick!

    proof that it's buckra owned and they know nothing about jamaican culture

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    Omg. I lovve this place every time we come here it feel like we in heaven also good servers

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    This was my first time at Clauta's Caribbean Restaurant. I ordered the oxtail platter with two…read moresize. I had the red beans and rice and the collard greens. The owner also provided samples of the dish as well as some of the other proteins. One taste and you will be hooked! Delicious favoring of the gravy. The rice was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I also ordered the red velvet cake which was just okay could use more icing. Overall, this small Caribbean restaurant was very clean and the customer services was very hospitable. I will definitely go back for those oxtails and gravy delicious.

    We arrived just before closing but was able to get a delicious meal. The food is already prepared…read moreand in an enclosed buffet style cabinet but served by the server. My husband had oxtails and I had chicken curry, we both had yellow rice with beans. I had the last serving of greens combined with last serving of mixed veggies. The curry was the best curry I have ever had, it had a good bite to it and the gravy was delicious over the rice. My husband enjoyed the oxtail (first time for him) but liked my curry more. Unfortunately they were out of plantains but the cornbread was a great substitute with spices that normal southern cornbread doesn't usually have. We recommend arriving before closing to get the best choices. The restaurant only has 2 tables and the food is served in disposable dishes. The ambiance is lacking if you plan to eat in but it is clean. There was not many options for sugar free beverages. We definitely would return.

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    Mo'Bay Island Cuisine - Curry Chicken!! This place is good.  The black cake is authentic!   A must try for the foodie.

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    Just happen to be in the area, and being new to Savannah, I depend a lot on Yelp to find places to…read moreeat. This was highly rated and close to me so I decided to stop by and boy am I glad I did! This is first rate Jamaican food done really well. I had oxtails a couple of patties, jerk chicken, and carrot cake and everything was on point! I especially loved the oxtail gravy which they poured plenty over my rice and peas and I thought the jerk seasoning was authentic. This is a small spot in a strip mall with a couple of tables so this is mostly a takeout operation. But the young lady that waited on me was very helpful, explaining a lot of of the menu, what was fresh and what the days deals were. Definitely plan on making this one of my go to spots.

    I'm in town for business about twice a year. I found this place a few years back and I haven't…read morefound anything as good as them in the area since. I am from Brooklyn NY but live in California where there are hardly any Jamaican spots in my area. So when I'm in town I make sure to support this place. There are always people there, all kinds and the service is great! It's a nice place to sit down and eat as there are plenty of tables, unlike most places. Now to the food. The Oxtails are a 10/10 but expect to pay $30 Ackee and salt fish 10/10 All flavors of patty 10/10 Sorrel 20/10 Pineapple ginger 20/10 If you want any type of seafood, Bammy or festival you must order in advance. These are made to order. IYKYK I will try to order everything on the menu next visit but it's so hard when you see the oxtails and jerk chicken. I may try the jerk ribs.

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    What a great place. The food is always delicious and service is always great. Inside is nice but it…read moreis a small place. If it is warm out, sit on their outdoor patio under the tree. I actually ended up going there twice this week- once for lunch and once for dinner. For lunch I had their Bombay chicken salad where the chicken is curried and on top of a cabbage slaw with a bright citrus vinaigrette. 3 small pieces of flatbread accompanied the salad along with a Fruit chutney that tasted like apple pie. I ordered an additional side of flatbread which came warm and was quite good with the chutney. The curry chicken is outstanding so I was tempted to have it for dinner later that week but decided to try their Bahamian curry which was excellent- a bowl of rice with curried chicken, sweet potato and kale. My husband had the special which was Mahi mahi Marsala and he raved about it. If that is on the menu next time I will definitely get it. The restaurant knows how to spice their food so definitely check it out. They do not take reservations but turnover seems to be pretty quick particularly at lunch.

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