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    Soft Soft Shell Crab Plate
    Mecca F.

    We happen to be in the neighborhood and decided to stop here. Please note that the actual restaurant does not sit where you can see it from the street so if you google it, it is in the area where it says you reached your destination, but you would have to park and then walk into the opening space of that area to find it. Has very limited in-house seating and your orders come regardless and it to go containers. One downside for that day is the order that I initially wanted it was salmon. They did not have it and they did substitute it with no charge for something different. I selected the soft crab and grilled shrimp plate. My husband got the chicken and rib plate and I'm not really sure what my son got but he did get a side of greens and macaroni. I can say that I was very much impressed with the seasoning on the meat of the shrimp and the crabs. I never had soft crab or ate a crab hole, but it was very much seasoned and good. I did not care for the coleslaw or the rice. I ordered a size of greens and the greens were very much seasoned and good as well.

    Myranda M.

    Amazing food and I love how kind the owner is. He always makes a point to greet customers and make them feel special. The food is amazing and they have this hot honey that I'm obsessed with. Every time I run out, I got to grab some more. Definitely a gym in the central district.

    Jerk Mac and cheese
    Sharin F.

    I came right at opening time. I parked in the retail parking area of the garage and had no issues. It's easy to find and the distance between the garage and the restaurant is extremely walkable. Restaurant is open with ample seating. It has a casual ambiance and is in the middle of the central district. Just the smell alone is enough to have your mouth watering. I was helped right away and the service was awesome. My food was fresh, flavorful and hit all the spots I didn't know I had. When I tell you that Mac and cheese was so cheesy, I mean every bit of it. This is not some boxed stuff or a brick of Mac n cheese. This is somebody aunty Mac and cheese with jerk seasoning. The portion sizes make sense for the price and the quality of the food is so high, you almost feel guilty for not paying more. I highly suggest you run, don't walk to the Jerk Shack Kitchen. That man in there know what he doing. P.S. He's fyyyyne yall! Nothing like a meal and a show.

    Dining area
    Joshua F.

    Casual counter-order restaurant with a small menu of a dozen or so meal & sides. I've only been here 1x so far and I had the $15 Jerk Chicken Burrito. This thing was BIG! A large grilled burrito with juicy chicken (seasoned but not spicy hot), a garlic tuum-like sauce, rice+red beans, and a coleslaw mix for crunch. The burrito also came with hot sauce on the side which added a nice kick similar to a cholula hot sauce. I'll be back to try some of their platters.

    Chevalier S.

    I'm a fan of this restaurant. It's in a great location and has excellent food that is bursting with flavor. I love that the kitchen uses scotch bonnet peppers. We had the jerk lamb plate, jerk ribs plate, and the jerk chicken sandwich. I'll have check out the oxtail special when it gets back on the menu. There is a cool relaxed atmosphere and everyone was friendly.

    Ok wow, this is 10lbs of smoky flavor in a 2lb burrito
    Andrew S.

    If you are going to test the laws of physics on how much taste your body can handle this is definitely not the first place you want to go. the grade 5 professional level of flavor they serve at Jerk Shack Kitchen is not for amateurs. There is somewhere between 2 to 3 metric tons of taste per bite so you might get an overdose of flavor, be forewarned, now that thou is warned and please note that the amount of flavor in this food is illegal and at least thirteen states and 9 Providence's in Canada. The staff are friendly and the portions are very good while you sit and eat and making food, they be listening to music might be true what they say happy employees make better food. You have been warned

    Coconut drink - yummy
    Francis V.

    You will find the Jerk Schack tucked around the building. When you walk in the counter to order is right below the menu board. I ordered the jerk chicken which was good. They make the jerk seasoning in house so it does not taste like the typical jerk chicken but don't get me wrong it has a good flavor and juicy. I had the coconut drink (I forgot the name) that was really good.

    Jerk Ribs Plate
    Helen C.

    I feel like there really aren't a ton of places to have Caribbean food and Jerk Shack makes a great introduction. The building has some limited retail parking that can be a bit tight, but I managed to snag the last spot on a Friday night around 6:30 PM. The actual restaurant itself only has 3 tables inside, but there are some extra ones outside that were clean and good vibes at least in the summer. Jerk Ribs (3.75): The ribs were actually fantastic - fall off the bone and super flavorful. The sides were a lot rougher; the rice and beans were cold, bland, and kinda felt not cooked enough. The plantains I expected to be crispy, but they were kinda just big, chewy logs that weren't the most pleasant. Soft Shell Crab Sandwich (4.25/5): There was a bit too much bread ratio wise for my preference, but the crab was super crunchy and seasoned to perfection. The fries were insanely dusted, which I really appreciated as well.

    Soft shell crab plate
    Aimee R.

    Would absolutley recommend. I read a lot of Yelp reviews on JSK before ordering because I haven't had it since it was Jerk Shack located in Belltown. I ordered the soft shell crab plate for delivery and loved it. What a treat to have all the different flavors and textures of the crispy juicy seasoned crab, a simple limey crunchy slaw, subtly spiced jerk rice, and sweet caramelized plantains all on one plate! I read a lot of reviews that were dissing the rice, but I enjoyed it. It definitely had that jerk flavor to it, yes it was subtle but it was a great compliment to the very flavorful seasoned crab and tangy sauces. Every element balanced together for the perfect satisfying meal. Can't wait to order this again.

    Softshell crab plate
    Calista C.

    the SOFTSHELL CRAB HERE IS A MUST TRY. They were perfectly fried; crunchy and crispy on the outside with the center perfectly soft! The green sauce for them pairs amazingly with them as well. The jerk fried chicken was also perfectly cooked and very juicy, highly recommend the proteins here. However, the rice and beans as well as the salad were lacking compared to other Caribbean spots in Seattle... the rice and beans were exceedingly dry and inedible to me. The slaw came without sauce but garlic and hot sauce were available on the side, very basic. I would love to try their sandwiches, as maybe the other carb option would be less dry. The service was friendly and quite fast and the half indoor half outdoor seating was BEAUTIFUL on a warm summer evening - highly recommend coming for dinner in the summer :)

    Jerk shrimp plate and jerk Mac n cheese
    Nayia R.

    I wanted to give this place a try as I love Caribbean food and just learned about it. It's located in the Central District. There is a limited parking in a small parking garage, maybe a total of 6 retail parking spaces. Otherwise you'll have to find parking in the street. I ordered the Jerk Shrimp plate. I chose fried shrimp over baked. It was delicious and very flavorful! The plantains were sweet and the cole slaw was good. I did not care for the rice and peas, it was very bland. I also had a side of Mac n cheese and it was tasty! The in house lemonade was tart. I was there with family. My daughter had the jerk fish plate with the same sides as me and really liked it, she said it was flavorful but not the rice. My Aunt had the jerk rib plate and she did not like it at all. She said it was bland, had no flavor. She also ordered the jerk chicken and did not like it. I tried her jerk chicken and I agree. The jerk seasoning was different. I wouldn't order it again. Oh and she didn't like the rice either. My son had the jerk burrito and enjoyed it. Service was slow. They only had one cook and it took about 40 minutes for our food to come. But the staff was really cool despite being busy and understaffed. Overall I would suggest sticking with seafood plates and burrito. I would order the meat by the pound and get Mac and cheese and plantain as my sides. I would try their food again but stay away from the chicken and ribs.

    House made hot honey
    Katie S.

    I spent $31 on a jerk chicken bowl & some house made hot honey with tip. I'm writing this review because I feel ripped off. I couldn't tell if the chicken was good because there was maybe one bite on the whole piece. (I only got one piece.) The rice, beans and coleslaw were okay. The hot honey is watered down. I assume that is to stretch the product out...definitely won't be back. I'm still hungry.

    Jerk mac and cheese
    Diana C.

    Food - we did take out for the jerk Mac n cheese and my partner got the beans with pork. We liked both and would definitely order again! Service - they packaged things securely and effectively! Ambiance - N/A because takeout

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    Good food and I would go back and tell a friend. They are located to me and I could eat the oxtails, rice and cabbage again.

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    I ordered the jerk fried chicken plate. The chicken was very well seasoned but the coleslaw, beans and rice, were pretty tasteless.

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    Great food great service and friendly people that work there and I recommend to everyone

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    Central District

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    Great Jamaican food in the Seattle area with reasonable prices! Service is decent and the staff is…read morefriendly.

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    Vary well may be the best sandwiches in Seattle…read more We dont eat much meat so my take may be off but if they can make a veggie sandwich this good then I have to imagine there other ones are great as well. We got the tofu delight and it was amazing. The mixture of caramelized onion, fried tofu, fresh bread, and sweet sauce was a perfect combo. The only bad thing is how messy it is which just means its not a first date place but if you can get passed that then it is 100% worth it. The line can get pretty long but it goes pretty quickly so the wait is never too bad. They have two benches for seating that could probably fit 12 people each so sometimes it gets full but they are easy to take on the go and with golden gardens right there it is a good spot to grab on the way. The atmosphere is nice as well. The color and lighting gives the tropical feel it was going for especially at night. The only thing I wish was a little different is the seating which would be super nice if it was a bit more open and had a verity of seating but its a small gripe for a great place. Parking is pretty reasonable since north of it doesnt fill up too quickly but its still seattle so im sure that depends on the day.

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    (306 reviews)

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    Columbia City, Mount Baker

    A co-worker took me here for his going away lunch. I got the ribs and mac and cheese. I would give…read morethe ribs a 4 out of 5. They were tender, juicy and meaty. But the Mac & Cheese was a 10 out of 5. Yes you heard me right a 10 out of 5. This was the best Mac & Cheese I've ever had in my life and I've had my fair share. I wish I could make a big batch of this for myself at home. This place isn't cheap but if the food is good it's all good to me. I will definitely be back. I plan on bringing my dad next time. So I can see the look on his face when he tries this Mac & Cheese!

    Been wanting to check out Lil Red's for awhile dad and I stopped by this past Saturday after…read moreheading home from a visit to a gallery near Beacon Hill. Definitely want to come back cause had a hard time deciding what to get. We got the Jerk Chicken plate with greens and macaroni and cheese sides, and 1/4 pound of the burnt ends. I do remember people saying great thing ls about the burnt ends and the were spot on they were tender, chef lets you sauce them up there is a regular and spicy. Jerk chicken was tender and nice spices. I liked the texture and flavor of the greens, not usually a mac and cheese person but this was nice as well. A few seats inside, we found street parking easily. Nothing fancy space wise but welcoming and supportive of the community Service was friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back to try more of the menu like the oxtail.

    Jerk Shack Kitchen - caribbean - Updated May 2026

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