Why didn't I read the reviews before wasting close to $30 to try the food. Also when they said it was extra for "red beans and rice or cabbage" to come with the jerk or brown stewed chicken, that should have been my big warning. No Caribbean accents were detected ... The food ended up in the trash. As much as I HATE to waste food or coins we literally could not eat any of it. The soup was the only edible item but very possibly started in a can so my blood pressure could not risk it. If you looking for Caribbean food Walk away! read more

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Not good at all I had curry goat it was absolutely disgusting like they poured the curry powder in the food after it was cooked I don't know I just will not recommend I'm sorry the rice was not good I was all around dissatisfied but the only thing that I can say is I got all the way home a good 15-20 miles away call them ask them could I bring it back and they did take it back read more

Pepper pot is a staple in Jax. I've lived here all my life and there isn't any other place like it. I always get a combination which has chicken, shrimp, beef, broccoli, and a brown sauce over rice. The fruit punch is a perfect sweet combination that reminds you of something from childhood. Even though it's an old staple they gotten with the times and accept credit/debit so that's a plus. There is outside seating only, a drive thru, but locals usually order at the walke up window. There's plenty other Caribbean style, Chinese style dishes on the menu but the combination is so good I can't bring myself to order differently. It's my fave! read more

Pepper Pot Restaurant - Store front - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I really use to love this place and the owner is such a sweet lady but I'm afraid to say Friday was my last time going here, the quality of the food has went down and the prices has gone up, I went through the drive through and the lady says May I help you, I said " I'll take the shrimp egg foo young " she replies with "not today you won't, maybe tomorrow , we don't do short orders after 8. My thing is why do you have to be so nasty? I can truly say that is some poor customer service and with that being said I will never go to this restaurant ever in life ........ read more

Best food I've had in Jax. Highly recommend!! I heard about this restaurant through a friend who lives in the area and knows I love eating like a local. She was raving about it and I'm so glad I went! My husband was hooked and made me promise to go back every time we're in town. Go see for yourself! read more

Pepper Pot Restaurant - Curry Special - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Long wait , Luke warm food , bland, and flavorless limited choices. Rude customer service read more

Have been going here for years..The fruit punch may be my favorite drink that I've ever had anywhere...Good portion on ox tails snd the beef patties are always goid read more

I respect this business as a staple I. Their community for 40 years but this was not authentic Jamaican cuisine at all. I received what was supposed to be jerk chicken. It was generally oven-roasted or baked chicken with a "brown" sauce that was not jerk but mostly tasted of brown stewing gravy. Rice was wet not fluffy and tender. I don't know what the purple looking slaw was. I was very disappointed. I have not tasted perfected Jamaican jerk chicken here in Jacksonville. read more

I'm hungry and I have no clue what I want. This rarely happens (side eye). Just left a community engagement meeting on the Northside (way north) and the bubble guts were getting loud. Then I noticed this place was still saved in bookmarks with varying reviews and no pics. :-/ #$%# it - I can grab a quick snack then get a real meal later. I get off the highway and immediately feel a little sketchy about the area. Nothing really seems open even though it's after noon on a Saturday? Then I see the line! There's a line of patrons waiting at this small walk up take out stand! I park as tightly as I can and shuffle around some folks to peak at the menu. I was hoping for calallo & salt fish or ackee - but instead I see shrimp scampi? So this place has the bootleg Queens/Brooklyn vibe. Looked like several mothers were cooking away in the kitchen. Don't except smiles and warm welcomes. Place your order, pay, and step to the side and wait. Depending on what you order. That wait can get pretty long. (First time my patty took at least 10 minutes. But it's so good I couldn't complain - just go in with proper expectations.) There's a small outside patio for those that can't wait the drive/walk home to eat. But most take the food and run. As I'm waiting I notice a super tall built dude that walked out in a dockyard navy blue out fit that said "SECURITY"? Dude really? Me love: curry goat, beef patties(spiced nice), and carrot juice (so sweet). Be ready for all types of goodness. It's inexpensive and portions are huge. Spit fyah and a cuss: limited menu and no true vegetarian options - and no fish This small walk up has been a staple for the area for over 30 years so I don't see them going anywhere for a long time. Keep supporting local business. read more

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I love this establishment. The food is always great!! I order egg fu young and it's better than my local Chinese restaurant!! Thank you Pepper Pot read more

Hands-down the best chicken curry I've had ever in Jacksonville this little place is a cute little hole in a while but has a excellent drive-through service get some oxtail,they go quick, And did I mention the chicken curry? I can't say enough words and if you like goat curry like my friend does, apparently it's the bomb highly recommend read more

Hello all. I took a trip to Pepper Pot on Brentwood Ave. I ordered th Combination too go. I had a pile of rice an very little meat and broccoli. The lady taking orders was to busy talking to see she had multiple people standing at the window. The food was good so ill probably return. read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE !!!!!!! The food was amazing and the staff was very polite. I'm from Newyork, I was in town for business so I decided to try this place out and I'm extremely happy with my decision. I can't wait to come back & eat here next time I'm in town. read more

Plates of garbage last few visits,dk if there's a different cook or... ordered beef stew and the meat was so tough,I thought I broke a tooth while biting into. Every Chunk was the same,had to trash bc it was not chewable & didn't want to take that risk read more

The combination special, previously know as the "$10 Special" is now $11 but still worth every penny!! I recently found out they also offer red bens and rice in addition to the plain white rice, however they often run out early - I'm normally there after 7:30 pm. The service can be hit or miss sometimes, but I guess we all have off days. A must try for good Jamaican food and a few American classics as well. read more

Ordered the curry chicken with rice. That is literally what you get. Not even potato with the chicken. Rice was hard as if it was old. Food didn't really have flavor making it bland. Fruit Punch was amazing though. If your fine with rice, some gravy and a few pieces of chicken then don't let my review stop you. Won't be back unless I just want some of that Punch! read more

Pepper Pot Restaurant - No Flavor -_- - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This place has been around for years but the food is not the greatest, I had the worst watered down nastiest lack of flavor curry chicken ever & the beef patty tasted like straight cardboard like it had been sitting on the shelf for decades. If you want good jamaican food in jacksonville check out spices or caribbean sunrise bakery. Dont go to this place. read more

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I really would give 5 stars but the past few years the service sucks. All the food is fresh and amazing all the time though. Just wish the older ladies weren't so bitter. They'll make you order $50 in food an after the service before touching the food you'll say you don't want it. read more

I always get the combination dinner. Really good but poor customer service!! But hey what do you expect?!

If you are in a hurry... don't waist your time! I called the order in, so it would be ready when I arrived. It's a precooked, they serve you, buffet. I was told they do not take call ins, that everything is already cooked and it would only take a minute once I arrived. Well, I arrived and 3 people were ahead of me. She took there orders, walked away, came back, took my order. The "just a minute", turned to twelve. This restaurant is also closed inside.... still...can't use restroom, or wash your hands. I won't be back. read more

I had forgot why I stop eating here. Suddenly I remember. The price are fair for some that just eat anything. Poor customer service. The jerk chicken is good but it not jerk, it's just bake chicken. The oxtail taste regular no Caribbean flavor bailey any oxtails. The curry goat, no curry and the goat is way under cook, extremely tough. I'll never eat here again. read more

Had a taste for curry chicken. Stop by here. They went up on they prices. Curry chicken is $7. It was ok but it wasn't seasoned.They usually have the gravy thicker but it wasn't this time.The. fruit punch is so good. I went thru the drive thru.The lady was friendly and joking around. They sale oxtails on weekends. read more

Pepper Pot Restaurant - Curry chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I had the most watered down curry I've tasted ever in my life Smh and this place has been my favorite for years, but idk what's going on, the food is getting worse every time I come. And they've went up in their prices. Smh do better. I'm only giving a 3 star because I know this place used to be better and I'm praying it was just the wrong cook read more

Pepper Pot Restaurant - Curry chicken "extra gravy"... - Caribbean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've been coming here since I was in my mother's womb. I love this place. Consistent good service. Consistent good food. Very clean. Very friendly. read more

Just had the Curry Chicken with Rice and a Patty. Food was Great. Wish I took a picture but once I started eating I couldn't stop. Absolutely recommend and I can't wait to go Back to Try the Oxtail and Jerk Chicken! Great Family Oriented place and Great Customer service! read more

I recently had the most pleasant experience and delicious cuisine from Pepperpot! OMG I had their house fried rice & shrimp beef & chicken combo with broccoli extra extra spicy(i ordered my beaux the curry shrimp... But I prefer my shrimp not be cooked as long so while the flavor was outstanding the shrimp were a tad bit rubbery... But he loves his that way! ) All of our food was piping hot and wow prepared exactly as I ordered. I will definitely have these entrees at my next visit which hopefully will be sooner than later since I have to travel across town from the south side to endulge in their good eats!! And their punch was everything --may have to order 2 gallons to have for several days in the fridge :-) read more

Man I had an opportunity to go to this restaurant the pepper pot and I was not disappointed everything was outstanding. The only thing I did not like was that they put the salad inside the same container where the chicken and rice was. Other tan that it was great, I got the Jerk Chicken with brown rice. read more

The curry is delicious! Food comes out /fast/ and you get an excellent portion for your money. Best hole in the wall, hidden secret in the area! read more

FABULOUS food ! Worth every penny from the rice to the meat to the punch pepper pot knows what it's doing ! And it goes to show for those 33 years in business read more