I was really excited to try Jerk Shack after hearing great things. On a previous visit to the area, we could smell the food and it smelled amazing, which made us even more excited to come back and try it. Unfortunately, we weren't able to eat here this time. We arrived around 10:55am and waited until about 11:25- 11:30, but the restaurant still hadn't opened. I understand things can happen, but I do hope the posted hours are accurate on a daily basis since we planned our visit around them. That said, based on how great everything smelled, I'd definitely be willing to give it another try next time we're in the area. read more

We came here based on a recommendation from a friend. We were disappointed the quality of the food. I ordered the salmon meal and my friend had the fried shrimp meal. She added an extra side of plantains, greens and Mac-n-cheese. The issue was the salmon lacked flavor. The rice and peas and plantains were clearly old food that they had reheated. Seeing pictures of other plantain orders on this app lets me know that what we had we old and likely had been reheated several times. The greens and Mac-n-cheese were good. We also really liked the hibiscus drink. The service was friendly. We won't return because the plantain and rice and peas at a Caribbean restaurant is huge part of what we were looking forward to.Our total cost was $105. with tax and tip. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Salmon meal - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

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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. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk Mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Dining area - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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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 read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Ok wow, this is 10lbs of smoky flavor in a 2lb burrito - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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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. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk Ribs Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Soft shell crab plate - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the pleasure of finding that I can make it all the way to the CD and back to my office by coming here and I'm glad that I did. This place is tucked away behind Arte Noir. You can smell it before you see it. Walking in the kitchen is bustling I was surprised to see the boss man in so early. They had my to go order plates and packed up within 10 minutes of me arriving and they'd just opened. The freaking soft shell crab sandwich! Please do not miss out on the flavor bomb! So delicious and the jerk fries are the best nice and crunchy. I've since been back another time to get that meal and a Mac and cheese as well as some greens and my goodness my tummy couldn't have thanked me more. Thank you for sharing your culinary gift with the world! read more

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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 :) read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Softshell crab plate - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk shrimp plate and jerk Mac n cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We walked in on a Saturday and each got the Jerk Chicken plate. Service was great and it was easy to find a place to sit. We didn't have to wait long to get our food. We spent around $30 each for each plate. The chicken wasn't quite fall off the bone soft but it was tender and there was decent flavor. It seemed more spicy than any other flavor. I didn't really taste that much sweetness and smokiness that I usually taste from previous Jerk Chicken places I've gone to before. read more

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 read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Lil shop in Central District serving Caribbean food. Awesome portions, wonderfully flavored. Soft Shell Crab Sandwich ($22) - crispy, delicious, saucy. Jerk spiced freshly fried fries on the side. Jerk Chicken Plate ($20) - the most tender chicken I think I've had. Rice and plantains were also on point. Empty on a Thursday Evening, food was ready in 10 mins. Limited Seating inside. Order at counter and seat yourself. read more

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First time trying jerk chicken in Seattle. A friend recommended getting lunch here and I'm glad we tried it. Tucked in a plaza like building, it's a hidden gem! Service was nice and friendly, asking if we needed any help with the menu. I ordered the jerk chicken plate with fried chicken. The choices of ways of cooking the chicken was between grilled or fried. Originally leaning towards grilled, the employee let us know fried was the original so we decided to go with that. The plate is about $20 and was a pretty good portion size- it lasted me two meals! I really liked the sauces it came with and it wasn't that spicy. The chicken was a tad bit on the drier side. Plantains were excellent and I liked it paired with the crunchy slaw. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk chicken (fried) plate - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - House made hot honey - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food: Dry Rub Jerk Chicken, Rice & Peas/Beans, Cabbage Salad, Plantain, Greens, and Jerk Chicken Burrito I went to visit my son in Seattle and wanted to have lunch at a Jamaican restaurant to experience the difference in food and service then that of New Orleans, Houston, New York, and Florida. The gentleman who I believe is the owner, explained in detail how the food is prepared. I could see the radiance and passion in his eyes as he described every step of the dry rub process. He could go on and on about his craft. This is exactly what he is called to do...no doubt about it. I truly enjoyed my meal which lasted 2 days (lunch and dinner), lol. It was a lot of food. The burrito on the other hand would not live long in the hands of my son, lol. The greens were hands down my absolute favorite! Service: My son had been to the Jerk Shack before and he really liked the Jerk Chicken Burrito therefore, we decided to pay them a visit. Unfortunately, there was a delay and weren't able to open on time. I was a bit hungry because I had just flown in from Houston and opted to wait a couple of hours to have lunch instead of eating a late breakfast. Things happen so of course we waited and the gentleman was apologetic. I did share that it was my first visit to his restaurant and I had barely arrived from the airport. He was so gracious that he blessed me with what we in New Orleans call, "lagniappe". I'll let you all do your research on that one, lol. Atmosphere: We sat outside on such a beautiful day sunny yet cool day. It was quiet and there weren't many people when we arrived since it was still early. My son and I were having a nice conversation until I took a sip of my lemonade and the. I got really cold and I said, "ooh, we gotta go son because I'm freezing". I'm such a wuss If you're ever in the Seattle area, stop by the Jerk Shack and experience the dry rub jerk chicken plate or burrito. read more

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Ordered so much theonly thing i enjoyed was the jerk seasoned fries. Jerk chicken sandwich tasted more burnt than jerk beef patties where not to par like some space meat or tube meat was n there. read more

The food was incredible! I had the jerk soft shell crab plate and the greens were amazing and vegan! This place is strategically placed in the central district with an open plaza terrace to enjoy your meal. The ambience is enhanced with an incredible Caribbean playlist that adds to the experience! Service provided by Meisha and Trey was outstanding. I highly recommend! read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Soft shell crab plate - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really wanted to love this place, especially since I enjoy jerk-spiced dishes and it's so close to home. I gave it two chances with to-go orders, but unfortunately, both were disappointing. The jerk chicken tasted like dry, shredded grilled chicken with barely any seasoning. The jerk rib bowl was even worse--the ribs were plain and lacked flavor, leaving the double-fried bananas and side salad as the only highlights. I had to mix the rice with seasoning sauce just to make the bowl more enjoyable. Maybe ... whitewashed Caribbean food? :( On top of that, several menu items were unavailable when I visited during dinner hours, which was frustrating. For real jerk food? Tastes of the Caribbean is the best bet this region. read more

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.

I couldn't decide so I got the ribs plate AND a pound of pork. I've made a wide choice. Ribs had full flavor and fell right off the bone and basically melted in my mouth. The pork was just as delicious with the perfect amounts of fat. Mac and cheese was a great addition to the order. Not a plantain person but it was jam on it. I enjoyed my meal with plenty for me to take home. Only thing would top it if there was corn bread. Service was great! Gentleman greeted us in and immediately pulled us into the menu and made us feel very comfortable to ask all the questions. Gentleman was also very nice to look at. Overall experience 10/10 definitely coming back again read more

I did not have a lot of experience eating Caribbean food before I tried jerk shack but they were an awesome introduction to the cuisine. My partner and I got the jerk chicken and pork platters and they both exceeded our expectations. The restaurant is small with good seating that is partially outdoors. The jerk seasoning is out of this world read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Jerk chicken and jerk pork - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great food and loved being able to eat outside with a nice view. My favorite was the black beans I literally couldn't stop eating them! read more

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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.

I found this place in the new buildings in the central area. It's hard to find places that have good jerk chicken. The food was really good and everyone was nice. I would recommend this place if you are in the area read more

Friendly staff was incredibly welcoming and helped explain their bestselling dishes. Decor was modern, clean and open. Highly recommend their jerk chicken (note: it's fried but not battered). Their soft shell crab plate was flavorful and generously portioned. read more

Amazing food, I've been coming to Jerk shack for about two years now. You can't find much like it in the city. The flavor is amazing. I get the frybake jerk chicken sandwich and the slaw on the sandwich pairs perfectly with it. Change in bread I did like the old bread better but this is such an amazing place. staff is kind. Love chef trey read more

Jerk Shack Kitchen - Fry bake jerk chicken sandwhich - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

I've visited the Belltown location several times but I'm excited to finally see the new location in CD. The space is gorgeous and the service is amazing per usual. I ordered the grill fish platter and baby let me tell you what.....nom nom nom! read more

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Love the outdoor patio and open restaurant ambience. The meat is well infused in their jerk spice blend. It does have a bitter after taste and same with the 2 dipping sauces. I liked both sauce together to enhance more of the flavor profile. Would def love a bit more acidic and sweet to balance the flavor out. I got the 'fried' chicken & it was more like charred/smoke jerk rub. Chicken was still tender, juicy, skin absolutely crispy, and not greasy at all. Even their plantain had a nice crispy texture edge that was so delicious. Simple good rice and a citrus cabbage slaw on the side was very refreshing. I think more acidity in the slaw or providing a lime wedge on the side would make it more well balance with the jerk spice. I hope they'll offer more sauce to go with the food like a mango chimichurri sauce or cilantro lime green Chile - game over! I love the ribs plate better. It was so tender it fell off the bone when my bf tried to give me a rib. Price is very reasonable with the portion size and we both finished everything! The service went by fast & food experience overall was superb. I was hoping they'd have their drink menu option but didn't see at that time. Definitely want to come back for those ribs and try more of what they have to offer including the sides. Would recommend to try and save your stomach for this meal. Everything was fresh and light, didn't feel heavy or food coma after. read more

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Really delicious food. The salmon was perfect and the plantains are to die for. We brought our two kids who are fairly picky and they both had plenty. Plenty of space for kids to roam, kick balls, ride scooters in plaza. read more

Amazing jerk spiced chicken, with perfect amount of char and smokiness without drying the insides. Well wanted to give it 5 stars...but I tried the fry bake sandwich...where i thought the fry bread was chewier than I would have liked it to be. But I will try the plate next time and probably would like it better i am sure. I also tried the softshell crab. This was great but I would argue the chicken is better. The crab just dint have the crunch all the way through (maybe it was under a pile of crabs and i got the bottom piece...not sure) This location is new and has a nice open airy feel to it. Its harder to locate since it is in an apartment courtyard..but all u food sleuths can get to it I am sure Service was prompt. They could try and create some sort of dine in area as well but for now you get everything in to go boxes which you can eat right outside or wherever you choose read more

Trey was welcoming the moment I stepped into the restaurant. Offered suggestions and samples. Cozy and clean, easy to chat with the staff. Thank you. I had the fried jerk chicken with rice and beans, plantains and cabbage. Also had some lychee lemonade. Absolutely delicious. read more

Outstanding food. I went w Jaimaican friend-he said the food was just like home. Most side dishes & all drinks sold out by 1pm. Show up early Boyee! read more

This review is exclusively on the Jerk Shack Midtown Square location. External display is Jerk Shack's weak point. Each meal is served "to-go" style (tin boxes, plastic utensils). Similarly, their eating area is clearly aimed towards grabbing fast lunch or waiting for takeout. The tables are small and spread out, which makes for a semi-uncomfortable dining experience. Despite all of this, Jerk Shack consistently impresses me with their meals; this is a place whose tastes far exceed any initial judgements. Their chicken burrito, my current favorite, is without a doubt one of the most pleasantly surprising experiences I've ever endured throughout my long tenure with outwardly comparable bistros. For their food alone, Jerk Shack is worth a visit. The staff are always friendly, charismatic and loving here. Service is fast, but even if it wasn't, I could gaze upon the local artwork adorning each wall for hours. Jerk Shack feels like a sliver of the community's beating heart, nestled into a perfect nook of 23rd and Union. Although the atmosphere is less than cozy, Jerk Shack is an amazing place to order takeout or grab a quick bite. I have a feeling that this coming summer, Jerk Shack will be the spot to go. read more

Caribbean fry bakes are a must get! I love the crab bake! Filled with soft shell crab and delicious escabeche and a flavor blend if sauce. All the flavors goes great with crispy crunchy tostones (fried plantains).The salmon here is slept on. Always tender and juicy. Vibe is nice small restaurant but has a courtyard. Great for kids while it is sunny out. Service is friendly and are welcome to customer questions. Amazing place for Caribbean food. Lots of things to come back for. read more

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