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    Jrk!

    4.5 (129 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese
    Adam B.

    Feels kinda like a Jamaican Chipotle with an efficient assembly line for bowls or wraps. Except it tastes so much better! Like legit flavor meets fast casual, it's just perfect. Jerk Chicken: Heavily marinated and dripping with flavor. Any other chicken will just seem bland. I paired it with rice & peas, which had a very nice coconut flavor. Ox Tail: The coveted oxtail and oxtail gravy. It costs more than any other dish, but it's worth the splurge. Each bit around the bone is rich and flavorful, kinda like slowed cooked short rib. And that extra gravy is just magical on rice. Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese: They do mac & cheese right here. A nice top of layer of melted cheese and nice blend of cheese throughout. There's also some shredded chicken to liven it up, though the main jerk chicken dish is a bit more seasoned. Crispy Yuca Sticks: A honorable mention for a side. Hearty, crunchy and soft in the middle. Great for exploring the various sauces they offer.

    Jerk chicken bowl
    Daniel C.

    Great food in an awesome space. I'd already been to dinner at Mangrove where they have more of a chill lounge vibe at night, during the day they use that space as a driving area for the fast-casual concept Jrk! The food is great, I got a bowl with quinoa, jerk chicken, plantains, and broccoli. The grains and meat had huge portions, the fruits and veggies not so much. They also had patties which I'll have to try next time. A little expensive but not too shocking for a place downtown, it didn't bother me. Cool drink options too.

    Mangrove
    Renee K.

    Pleasantly surprised and proud. Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, pleasant staff and clean dining areas. Jrk! Has gone a great job of presenting the Jamaican culture through food and decor with a slight twist and modernized approach.

    Main entrance
    Y J.

    After returning my library books downtown I decided to walk over to Jrk and have some lunch. I walked in around 11:30 and it wasn't crowded at all. I decided to get the vegan bowl with rice and peas, broccoli, some sort of red cabbage, and the pineapple plantains. Every thing was delicious and tasted authenticity Jamaican for a "fast food" type of spot and that really impressed me. Now for the best part: if you decide to dine in your lead to this amazingly beautiful spot that apparently turns into speakeasy after hours. It was so nice to be able to eat my lunch here by the window and watch all of the downtown employees walk around on their lunch breaks. The service was wonderful. All of the staff were kind and prompt and helpful to me when I couldn't decide what to order. If you are craving a tasty Jamaican meal without breaking the bank you should definitely give Jrk a try! PS: the virgin piña colada I ordered after my meal was the real star of the show and it needs its own separate review--it was DELICIOUS

    Cole T.

    I eat here at least once a week! I love this place. Between the kind staff, large portions, unique flavors and fast service, I can't decide what I love most about this place. When it comes to the food I highly recommend the peas and rice for your base and jerk chicken for your protein. Huge insider tip, ask for some Oxtail gravy on top of your rice for a huge burst of rich flavor. The restaurant is a fast-casual style where you go down the line and choose what your stomach calls for. The line gets pretty long during she weekday lunch rush but don't worry they work fast to keep it moving. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to grab lunch in all of Miami. Can't say enough great things.

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    Adrienne H.

    Stopped before my flight and it was so worth it. It's a really cute spot. We were greeted when we walked in. i was iffy about the food being made already but they did not disappoint. You are able to try what you would like. You can order a bowl or wrap. My favorite was the curry chicken, jerk chicken, fried rice with jerk sauce, pineapple plantain, cabbage and jerk mac & cheese. The customer service was great. Also I could here the music and vibes before walking in. Definitely will be back.

    Oxtail rice with beans and yuca !!!

    The oxtail and the yuca was very good !! I love it . Just happen to be across the street for jury duty stop by for lunch !! Highly recommend it . If you are in downtown area .

    Rhena S.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch, the food was over all good. Samantha who works there provided great customer service us as well.

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    Malik J.

    So i was leaving Miami and thought "i wonder if they have some good jamaican here?" And came across / discovered this gem. Kind of in the cut kinda place, but the inside was so nice! It caught me off guard in a good way and not to say i expected something shabby, it just was so bright and nice and new looking. But yea -- oxtails were well flavored and cooked. Very good! Rice was delish as well, cabbage was crunchy with peppers JUST LIKE I LIKE. My lady liked hers also so two thumbs up guys

    Shawntel L.

    My first stop while visiting in Miami & this place did not disappoint! I tried the jerk fried rice & peas & rice with jerk chicken & plantains. Service was very friendly & professional. Great vibe inside.

    Good Jamaican food
    Dwight S.

    I'm so glad I came downtown and it was also nice to run into this place. The food looks good. The place was clean and the staff was very friendly. I met the owner and he was very nice too. love it

    Decor was  very nice.

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    Excellent flavors and selection including vegan options. You pick your base, staple and sides and pay at the end. Polite and efficient.

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    Oxtails were really good here, it's not a sit down and eat spot more of a grab and go.

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    This spot is amazing! The food is on point!! Service is great too! Highly recommend for some authentic Jamaican!

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    Used to love it but just got the worst food poisoning from them. Eat here if you want to throw up all night...!

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    Nice staff. Maybe things a generally not as good as they used to be. I won't be going back.

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