It was my first time trying Caribbean food so I got the wings. It was pretty good in my opinion. However, my friends ordered other food including oxtail stew and curry goat which sadly did not live up to the hype. I'm not sure if my friend will give Caribbean food another chance in the future... read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

As soon as I saw the logo, I was like "I've been here before!" They had another location near my niece's dance studio, which is gone now, and that's too bad!! It was a full-sized restaurant with booths, a bar and all. This location has some tables, but it's much more intimate. From the moment I stepped in to when I finished my meal, they were playing Bob Marley... so the vibes were definitely there. I studied the menu, forgetting how big it actually is. It's deceptive, given the size of the place. I'm saying, they've got things like jerk nachos, tacos, and much more! There was an ongoing lunch special, and I decided to do half curry chicken and half brown stew chicken since I hadn't had either one. I got rice & peas and calalloo as my sides. I could tell that some of the other patrons were regulars, and everyone was just super friendly. Overall, everything was delicious, and tasted just as you expect they would... and while flavorful, still not quite on the same level as some of my favorite spots closer to home. And then I ended my meal with a Reese's cookie recommended by the woman behind the counter. That cookie might've been the star of the show, honestly. Addictive, simply addictive!! Anyways, if you're in the Frederick area, be sure to stop by for the local Jamaican fix! Too bad the arcade won't be right next door anymore. I know they'll miss it too, but I hope they continue to do well! read more

I frequent this location and love the people here. Foods always good and well seasoned. It's nice to have a place you visit often, and the quality of food and service never changes. On this visit I had the jerk, chicken, rice and peas and mac & cheese and I also had mixed vegetables. Everything was great ambience was one point. read more

Went here to grab dinner on a Tuesday to take to the brewery across the road. I have to say that this is some pretty darn good food to accompany beer! The place is pretty unassuming as its in a strip mall, but the food was very good and the staff was super knowledgeable. Really the one woman working is probably the main reason that the takeout experience was so good. She promoted her home country of Jamaica proudly and taught us a good deal about the best way to eat the food we got and what some of it was. When they say on the website that they take pride, it shows! We ordered the 1/4 jerk chicken with mac and cheese as the side and the goat curry with callaloo. They both came with rice and "peas" which are really beans to us. Both dishes also came with a spicy and a sweet sauce which she told us to mix together for the perfect bite and she wasn't wrong. The chicken had a nice crispy skin to it, with a juicy center and the jerk flavor was not overpowering. It was perfect with the mix of sauces on it. The mac and cheese left a little more to be desired, but it was improved with the spicy sauce. The goat curry had good flavor, which came with the bones being left in, so be aware when eating. The callaloo was a surprise hit of the meal. It is kind of a cabbage like consistency plant that looks like spinach and it was flavored with garlic, pepper, and salt. I'd recommend giving it a try for the side. Overall good place with large portions for the price. We're so glad that we tried out the place while in town! read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - 1/4 chicken with mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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They changed a couple things recently. They don't have the 1/2 jerk chicken on the menu and now rice & peas is considered a side. Before rice & peas came with the dinner entree plus 2 sides. The cabbage and rice & peas were bland today and lacked flavor. read more

My first time here and I was impressed. The to-go boxes were wrapped in plastic wrap which is something I rarely see but definitely appreciate. The coconut shrimp had a lot of flavor and were perfectly cooked. The rice & peas was flavorful and good too. I did not like the cabbage, it was bland. That's all, it didn't taste like anything. My friend liked the jerk chicken, stating it was juicy and had an authentic "jerk flavor" By the time I made it home about 15 minutes, all the food was still hot. Overall the food was really good, I'll definitely return. read more

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This place is legit!! Based on the strong recommendation of a friend who lives in Frederick, I finally made my way here. To be safe, I placed my order over the phone prior to arriving, because this restaurant is about 35 mins (without traffic) north of where I live. I tried the jerk salmon and oxtail dinner; both entrées come with the traditional (caribbean) rice and peas, and an additional 1-2 sides. I opted from sweet potatoes, fried plantain, and cabbage. I also decided try a beef pattie. The food was overall tasty, and I would describe it as more of a southern take on classic Caribbean dishes. just a heads up! Though the rice and peas were underwhelming, the other sides dishes were very delicious, but there is $1 up-charge for "premium" sides (i.e. fried plantains, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes). And The beef pattie was absolutely amazing!! My order came up a little pricey ~$43, but the portions were decent enough. And, do NOT pass up on getting a beef pattie!! It was sooo good!! Btw, Ms. Tonia offered the best customer service and graciously gave me a little history of the restaurant being brought to the Frederick area. The restaurant itself is located in a small strip mall, and is very clean inside, with a modest dine-in area. And there is ample parking right out front of the store and at the side of the building. Overall, yelp peeps, I highly recommend trying out Jerk N Jive! and FYI, these folks are not necessarily Caribbean peeps, but they still managed to get it right and make it their own!! read more

I had a jerk sandwich with a side of rice and peas and the Mac and cheese. The sandwich was huge and the coco bread was soft and tasty. But that's it.... The sandwich had some type of mayo on it that was too much in quantity and flavor. It completely took the attention away from the jerk chicken. The rice and peas had zero flavor and was dry. The Mac and cheese was bland and I hate seeing the curdled pieces of egg in Mac and cheese. Get it outta here!! I was so disappointed in the food here. Getting in and out of the parking lot was a hassle. Maybe it was the day I went. I felt like the jerk chicken pieces were good but the amount of that mayo that was in the sandwich made the whole thing inedible. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Jerk Chicken Sandwich Lunch - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

First time visit and it was date night, Music and decor set the vibe. Our server JUAN was very friendly, professional and a pleasure. Hubby ordered the burger - he said it was one of the best burger, lots of the flavor! I ordered the jerk chicken tacos - it delicious!! Great place for drinks and dinner!! read more

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It might look kind of sketchy being on a little outlet near a papa johns, but do NOT let looks fool you. This is the best Jamaican food I have ever had. The sweet potatoes were better than my mom's!!! (Don't tell her I said that...) And I am not a spicy person, I even asked for the least spiciest thing and they delivered on that - the brown chicken (not sure if it was brown curry?). It was perfect, falling off the bone, not too spicy but had a little kick to it. I was honestly very impressed with the quality of food. Would absolutely go back for more! read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Brown chicken and Sweet Potatoes - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Once again, a coworker and I was working in another part of the state and we were looking for lunch. We decided on Caribbean and found this restaurant in Frederick. The directions had us in circles at first. You can never trust the lady on the iPhone Maps app. Lol! The restaurant sits right next to Papa Johns in the same strip mall as Habitat for Humanity. It's a small restaurant but there is enough seating for you to sit and eat, if you choose to. I settled on ordering the Jerk Chicken sandwich. I got the spicy. My coworker ordered the Jerk Chicken (white meat) plate with rice and peas. It took a while for our food to come out but we didn't mind. You can't rush good food. Even though I had spicy, it wasn't too spicy for me. I really enjoyed my sandwich. The best part about it was the coco bread. It was so soft!! I could've eaten just the bread with butter on it. It was that good. It was one of the best jerk sandwiches I've had. I didn't order any sides so I can't speak on those but my coworker's rice and peas and plantains looked yummy. If you're in Frederick and you haven't tried this place, stop in one day. The food is great, the people are friendly and you'll leave with a full belly. That's for sure!! read more

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Got the Oxtail stew w/ rice & peas, Mac and cheese, collard greens. It was SO GOOD! Meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and wonderfully flavorful. The entree is considered a "dinner" option (comes w/ 2 sides), but it's available all day. Came with peas & rice and we were able to pick 2 additional sides. The greens had a little heat to it, and I enjoyed it very much. Coconut shrimp was also DELICIOUS. They are made-to-order and also came with rice & peas. Sweet and slightly fried, it is so good that I ate all the shrimp with their tails. Portion size is substantial. You could probably split any of these orders 2-way and get a couple beef patties (also delicious) for a nice meal. The guy who was taking our order and payment was very kind and polite. I will definitely return. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Coconut Shrimp Dinner, oxtail stew dinner, Collard Greens, Macaroni and Cheese, Rice and Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Who would think one of the most authentic Jamaican jerk restaurants would be in Fredrick Maryland Very good food. We had every5hing in take out. Super bonus point: they wrapped the container in plastic to avoid leaks. Staff were so authentic that she had trouble with our currency and making change. Staff was helpful in picking out style food. Only downsides was missing silverware and up selling dessert. Go here. read more

I had decided to participate in Lunar New Year my style. Since 2021 is the year of the Ox, I celebrated with OXTAILS! I never had Oxtails before so I don't have a point of reference to compare. Either way, these were so incredibly tender and flavored, I will most certainly order them again. In fact, as I am typing, I have an order of chicken curry on the way! LOL. The RED BEANS AND RICE were perfect in how they were seasoned. Honestly, the best I've had to date. The same can be said for the CABBAGE as well. Both sides were cooked to perfection. The flavors from everything was the ideal marriage. I am ashamed it took me this long to try out Jerk N Jive. This is certainly my new favorite place to eat in Frederick. If you haven't eaten here...click the button NOW. You will not regret it! Finger-Lickin' Good! ***UPDATE*** I tried the CURRY CHICKEN today and the MAC N CHEESE. The curry chicken was fall of the bone tender and the flavor was about average..pretty decent. The MAC N CHEESE was surprisingly bland. I added pepper. So far, the winning dishes are the Oxtails, Red beans and rice, and cabbage. Id still get the curry chicken if I am in the mood for it. But Id skip the mac n cheese. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Oxtails with red beans and rice. - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

My Hubby brought me dinner home from here last night, the 1/2 Jerk Chicken with Red Beans and Rice, Cabbage and Collard Greens. They also gave you Jerk and Sweet Sauce on the side. I didn't use the Jerk Sauce because the Chicken was already Spicy to me. Everything was delicious except the Beans and Rice were a little dry. Overall I'll eat from here again. read more

The amount of food you get is crazy. We spent around $30 with all premium sides and it was legit 2 meals each. Not to mention, IT WAS ALL DELICIOUS!! Amazing value. We've had the chicken before which was great but that coconut shrimp is killer. Haven't had a bad side either. The collards are supreme (I'm from the deep south so you have to believe me) and the mac & cheese is also great. Again, all the other sides were very yummy so you can't go wrong (we've had collards, mac, cabbage, sweet potatoes, rice & peas and callaloo). read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Coconut shrimp with cabbage and sweet potatoes - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Not the best caribbean food ever. I had the Goat Curry, Spicy Beef Patty, Oxtail, and Jerk Chicken (breast and wings). Goat curry was probably the best, and Jerk Chicken was awful. Just a huge chicken breast that was dry as a bone and tough as nails. If you're feeling jerk chicken, highly recommend you get the wings over the breast, although the wings weren't all that either. Rice and peas were good but the collard greens were mid at best. Service was as typical as most caribbean restaurants are -- good, not great. My party stood around for 10 minutes in an empty restaurant waiting for our orders to be taken. Man taking my order was pleasant though, all things considered. I never expect (or want) anybody to kiss my ass. Just wish the food was a bit better. read more

Chicken Sandwiches My son and I both had the chicken sandwiches. Mine was spicy while his was mild. We were both EXTREMELY SATISFIED! Sandwiches were so flavorful! The spicy sandwich was not overpowering at all. It was more a tingling spiciness. The highlight of both sandwiches is the sweet bread!!! Absolutely fantastic! I also added a side of greens which were amazing on their own. Only regret is that I'm over an hour away so it will be a long while before I visit Frederick again but when I do....I know where to get great Caribbean food! read more

I came to town for Fiberfest and looked for a place to eat, and upon seeing there was a Jamaican place with good reviews I had to go there (given that curried goat is the GOAT food for me.) I'm happy to say, it's quite legit! The flavor profile was spot on, it had a little heat (probably a lot by MD standards, but only a little by mine). I really liked the collard greens too. The mac and cheese to me was just ok, probably because it was cold and congealed. It might be better fresh. But the goat was great, had enough sauce to saturate the rice & peas just right. It's the #2 curried goat I've had in MD thus far (yes, I am ranking them! All the others are in the Silver Spring area so far.) I'm happy again on a visit on a future visit to town. read more

A Caribbean oasis in Frederick serving incredible island favorites. I settled on the oxtail, rice & peas, and collard greens. Amazing beyond control. Oxtail was tender and lip smacking good. Authentic and incredibly delicious. Also took a Jamaican pie to go and man was it tasty!! Minced meat seasoned well, and a flaky fresh crust. This was my favorite Jamaican food in the area and I look forward to visiting everytime I'm in Frederick. My favorite part was the incredible service. My order was takeout placed over the phone. In the 5 minutes I was in the place I saw the man behind the counter treat each customer with respect and enthusiasm. Environment was clean and organized. Clearly takes pride and has passion in his business. When I was the last customer out I started my car and lo and behold, he took the time in between customers to go out and sweep the sidewalk in front of the door to make sure everything looked nice and tidy. 5 stars for this local business doing it right! read more

The food is Delicious! The ambiance - warm and inviting! The service and staff are exquisite. Anjana (sp) was so very friendly and accommodating. Tony was extremely helpful. I love everything about the place!!! read more

Food was great will visit again when in the area. The jerk wings were some of the best I've had in recent years.

A friend and I frequent a restaurant across the street and EVERY TIME we leave we see the neon Jerk N Jive sign across the way and remind ourselves we needed to try it. It almost became a joke for us that we said it so much. We were concerned when we finally made it over to Jerk N Jive that it would be a let down...but it wasn't. You can just SMELL the flavor the moment you walk in. You'll know what I mean when you go. American foods just don't use the spices other cultures do. Everything was so flavorful! We each spent around $13 and left quite full. I ended up trying several sides (rice, plantains, mac n cheese) along with the chicken patty appetizer. He had the fish sandwich which was very big along with rice and mac n cheese. I had the curry on the rice while he had the gravy and we each insisted ours was better. I'm impressed and look forward to going back! Maybe I'll be looking across the street at my old usual place more often now. read more

I tried their curry chicken dinner plate with 2 sides and I really liked the curry chicken. The mac and cheese, rice and peas, and plantains were great too. The jerk chicken was also pretty good and usually I don't like white meat but it was good, I just wish there was more jerk spice on it. The coconut shrimp was also pretty good. Good sized portions and I was happy with my meal. read more

Food is pre-made cafeteria style so you just let them know what combination you want. Service was helpful and courteous. I like how they don't make the food too spicy. They give you a sauce on the side that can take the spiciness way up high if that's what you want. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Friendly and helpful crew, that serves deliciousness that makes the soul happy. Ordered jerk chicken with rice and peas and some greens (The chicken was juicy with a nicely spiced crispy skin. The greens and rice with peas were just as equally delicious), and ox tail (smothered delectable beefy goodness that had our son gnawing on the bone) with the same and plantains. The only complaint we had was CNN on the tv. We just don't like any corporate news playing while we eat. To be fair though, I'm sure if we had asked, they may have turned the channel. They were busy and that's such a little issue. But, we are definitely going back. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Oxtail with greens, plantains, peas and rice. - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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BUYER BEWARE! I regularly patronize this restaurant, however they have questionable business practices. I placed an online order that totaled $79.50 which included $33 for a crab cake dinner. When I arrived to pick up my order and was informed that they did not have crab cakes. I then asked for fish since crab cakes were not available. When I requested a refund for the difference between what I received and what I paid for, I was advised by the worker via the manager that they could give me an extra piece of fish. Considering the nearly $15 difference between the dishes, thus is unacceptable. And to not offer refunds when the business is at fault is bad business. In will handle this with my bank, but others BEWARE when placing orders with this establishment online. I certainly will not again. read more

Came for lunch first time in a couple years. Worst service I've ever experienced. Took over 10 minutes just waiting to order.

James and the crew catered an event for 40-45 over Memorial Day weekend. James was easy to work with, gave helpful suggestions, arrived on time with everything including OUTSTANDING FOOD. On the back side, they were back on time and did a great job with the clean-up. Rest easy that your event will well managed. Thanks James! read more

Im definitely going back hope my review help! It's amazing and I want to go back soon. Please like my pictures on the review read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Best oxtail I ever had! I drove 52 mins and it was worth it! Jerk chicken good too!! Would I come back? Yes! - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I love Jerk N' Jive! Their food and service is top notch. I've ordered carry out during COVID-19 several times now and I cannot rave enough about them. They are taking all precautions to ensure the safety of their guests and employees: face masks, protective barriers, gloves, and a maximum of three guests inside at a time. Their food is BOMB. The jerk chicken is incredibly moist and flavorful. So is the jerk salmon. Their jerk sauce is the best I've had. I'm also obsessed with their macaroni and cheese. I've been telling everyone it's truly "Thanksgiving caliber." I highly recommend the coconut shrimp and beef patties as well! Both are awesome. Note that the "rice and peas" side is not peas but black beans and very delicious. I can't wait to try even more of the menu! Give this Black-owned restaurant a try soon! read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Coconut Shrimp Dinner with Rice and Peas, Macaroni and Cheese, and Vegetables! Had a Beef Patty on the side and it was all A+ - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I think that I found my new Jamaican spot! When, I live in New England, I loved "Flames" in Boston, and now I have it again with, "Jerk N Jive" in Frederick. The oxtails, rice and peas, fried plantains, and collards were the "Bees Knees"! I cannot wait to return! read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Gigantic portion of chicken and spiced just right. The fried plantains were caramelized and tasted like dessert!

One 10 top restaurants in Frederick, is located just 5 minutes away from my house and the service is always great. Food is always impeccable lovely place for brunch. read more

Was craving some well seasoned, comfort food that reminded me of home even remotely and came across Jerk and Jive on Yelp. I was also looking to support a small minority owened business so that worked out! And, it so happens that I've been whipping up dishes in the kitchen inspired by dishes from Jamaica and Haiti so the timing was perfect insync. I ordered the oxtail with a side of plantain and collard greens on a bed of rice and peas. The oxtail was seasoned and cooked to perfection, different from how I had it growing up but amazing. The fried plantains a guilty pleasure but sooo worth it. I'll be ordering from them again soon. I used GrubHub and they were incredibly fast. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Oxtail with rice and peas, collard greens, and fried plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I got the Friday fry, it's was ok the fish was a little bland but not as bland as the rice n peas, seriously thos did y'all for get the seasoning , the greens are pretty good , but the Mac n cheese is like unseasoned as well witch a lil salt n pepper wouldn't hurt. Just was hoping for someone's foot to have been all up n through the food but this is some blllaaaannd Jamaican food. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Whiting, rice n peas, Collard Greens, Macaroni and Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I don't know what took me so long to order from this amazing Caribbean spot. The food is delicious and tasty, served warm and fresh. The goat curry, beef and chicken patties and the jerk chicken sandwich are our favorites. Their coco bread is something special. Durung this COVID quarantine period, they have curbside pickup available as well as delivery available via UBEREATS. read more

Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen - Curry Goat and Collard Greens - Caribbean Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Annnnnd yet another update: I FINALLY got to try the salt fish and ackee special. Hot damn - that was good! Update: after a bunch of visits (including several lunches with really hapcoworkers) I've now eaten my way through most of the menu. My favorites: damn near everything (and no, I'm not related to the owners). Recent joys include coconut shrimp, beef patties (get the spicy ones), and the best greens to be had in Frederick. I'm looking forward to ackee and salt fish this weekend. Jerk N Jive is a really high quality, very interesting addition to Frederick's food scene. It is the real deal. Original review: Frederick has a lot of very good restaurants, but they're not very diverse. So I was happy to see a new player in town: Jerk N Jive... Tonight was the first of what I expect see will be many visits. The restaurant used to be a skeezie fish joint; the new tenants did a great job making the place vibrant and welcoming. Service was excellent, especially given the constant stream of customers. The menu is very nice, ranging from patties and coco bread to jerk chicken, coconut shrimp, a variety of stews, and a really outstanding curried chicken. Entrees can be ordered with standards like rice and peas and cabbage, with options including sweet potatos, mac and cheese, and callalou. Everything I ordered was excellent; enough heat to tickle the tongue without overpowering the main ingredients. Take the goat: really succulent, beautifully seasoned, great flavors. Very, very nice! Frederick restaurants traditionally close on Mondays. Jerk N Jive plans to buck that trend, and I for one plan to spend a lot of Mondays enjoying their food. And Tuesday's. And Wednesday's. And.. read more

I've been eating at Jerk n Jive since they only had one location. Recently I had decided to try Other Caribbean locations in Frederick. And I'll say confidently they do not come close. Jerk n Jive is consistently great. I usually get the patties (freshly baked not golden krust) goat, brown stew chicken or the coconut shrimp. Delicious! Their sides are premium too! My sisters from the UK visited and raved about how good the food was and is EVEN BETTER than UK Caribbean food! I still prefer going into the kitchen location because it's nice to see old faces. I would like to tell Jerk n Jive, keep up the great work! You are the best in Frederick and we will keep on coming back! Especially for that rum cake lol read more

The service was great, but the food was ok. The portions were good and the food was cooked fresh. My only complaint is that the flavor was just a little bland. I had to add seasoning to my meal when I got home to reheat it. The jerk salmon tasted a bit fresh. The sauces they provided were pretty good. Overall not a bad experience, but need to tweak their recipes a bit to give the food more flavor. read more