Jerk N Jive Bar and Kitchen

Great food and liked the atmosphere. Our server was pleasant but didn't know much about the menu and was not very attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Food and Drinks were great, sandwich and fries were $10 for lunch, which is a great deal. Definitely underrated!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken

Went here because the original spot didn't have the red snapper. Was hoping this being the second spot for jerk and jive would be the same was a wrong in every way. Got the jerk salmon oxtail goat curry and red snapper all with the rice and beans. Frist off the rice and beans was uncle Ben's and caned beans at best over cooked and flavorless next the rest of the sides the fried plantains were from sysco or foodpro same ones chef lins uses good job on the never fresh same goes for the Mac and cheese craft has never taste and the veg has the lingering taste of freezer, the fried cabbage is boiled not sure German is the way to go for a jerk joint. The collards had more hot sauce then greens and the jerk tots, why are they sweet? The main proteins jerk salmon was so dry the only thing that saved it was bbq. The goat curry to was dry and I could not figure out how you make a goat curry turn into jerky, next was he oxtail which was over pressure cooked to the point you killed it and when it went over the rice all the gelatin on the rice was horrible and last the red snapper was so dry it was as if it died in the window and because it was takeout was the this will do. This place needs a real chef and people that care about the food to make it dance with flavors not this.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I absolutely love Jerk and Jive. I have visited on several occasions. The staff is always amazing, the food is magnificent and the owner/manager is very humble. I was just there for a birthday brunch with friends and I don't care for waffles but man oh man, those were the best waffles I have ever eaten. If you have not been, please go just because you're being nosey ?. I highly recommend Jerk and Jive on Prospect St. Frederick, MDSatisfied Hagerstown CustomerTeresa

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach and Crab Dip, Macaroni

I ordered the escovich for lunch toda (Wednesday) and it was as if it was just washed and fried. No seasoning. Nothing near the Jamaican ethnicity. It’s not as when they first open. I was so disappointed with my food and the rice was hard, old rice and peas. I had to send it back twice. The 3rd try I was over it. My $30 fish was horrible. Please bring back your Jamaican chefs because the restaurant is losing its customers because the fish have no flavor. I was asked how hot I said mild… FYI mild does not mean fresh with no seasoning !! I’m so damn disappointed after driving 40 mins to be disappointed and miserable smdh !!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Fish Sandwich, Mac and Cheese

Me and a friend arrived at Jerk n Jive around 2:00 pm. Rating for each item including sides. We ordered spinach and crab dip rating 2, Maryland wings rating 2, curry goat rating 2, crab cakes rating 1, and 4 drinks with shots on the side rating 5. mac and cheese rating 3, greens rating 4, red beans and rice rating 4.. All the food lacked luster and definately lacked that wow factor ( seasoning ). Absolutely no flavor except for the greens. My crab cake was not like the picture. My crab cake were flat like a flat salmon cake. That threw me completely off after the cost of the meal and Maryland being famous for crab cakes. Such a disappointment. The crab smelled old. Did not eat it when I got home. This is my second time at this location and was disappointed both times. Almost forgot we ordered Calamari as well VERY DRY. My advice would be to honor the beautiful space you have, the customers and the staff by hiring quality chefs. Hire people that can actually cook. Most people will travel for great food, great drinks, great ambiance = Great Experience. I grew up on great Jamaican food at places on Georgia Ave. in DC like The Turn Tables in the 80's and 90's , 13th and Upshur, T&T and Tobago, not to mention the bakery that sold the best chicken ever only on Sunday etc... These places were packed with people, great drink, excellent food and music. You do have a great band. I saw them on my first visit. You have great bartender and servers. If you can't hire chefs please grab some of your family that can really cook. Jerk and Jive can do better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad

My first time at this place was today, I placed an order online. The place was easy to find huge signs, plenty of parking. Staff seemed friendly and smiling. The food was really good definitely was full, I will return probably eat inside this time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken

The food was great, especially the brown chicken stew. The service was great and atmosphere was good. I'm told they also have a good brunch and live music & other events as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have been here many times over. The food is ALWAYS great and weel seasoned, service/ staff are attentive, and the atmosphere is nice. When guests come into town, this is one of the restaurants that we bring them to, and no one has been disappointed. The menu has something for everyone!!! Lately, it has been empty/ not many patrons when we have dined - I think this may have to do with the lack of updating/not being very active on social media? Don't let that deter you from trying this place out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach and Crab Dip, Jerk Chicken Dinner, Macaroni

Our food was really good. I had the Marley Burger. My wife had coconut shrimp tacos.

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coconut Shrimp, Jerk Chicken

First time here, and the food was great!! I had the Jerk Chicken Sliders & they were filled with flavor!! And I got the Jerk Tots as a side... delicious!! Everyone at the table loved them as well, and a nice sized portion to share! My Mom got the Carribean House Salad, which I stole a couple bites of.. not only was it fresh, but their mango vinaigrette was amazing and refreshing! Our friend also had the Key Lime Pie for dessert, and that is an absolute must-have! Super delish and really creamy!! The wait staff was also friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Sandwich

The space is nice. Atmosphere great. My guests enjoyed their meals and I was happy they enjoyed their time. My food was missing something.... It was not good. But it was the vegan option, chickpeas, and this could just not be the best item to order. I think I need to visit the original take-out restaurant before I make a full conclusion. It was not the traditional Jamaican food I came expecting. The mac n cheese was dry, maybe overheated too many times. Overall, the food tasted reheated. Which is common for many restaurants. But not really what I want when paying $$$$ to enjoy a meal outside of my home. Yet, 4 stars!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ordered lunch during the week off of their amazing $10 lunch menu. Chicken Caesar salad was delicious and more than enough for myself. I also order the tots....AMAZING.The young lady that met us at the front was friendly and helpful. All of our orders were separated, labeled and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Fish Sandwich, Caesar Salad, Crispy Fried Fish, Mac and Cheese

Warning. They add gratuity to the check even for a single person dine-in. On top of that the bill has suggestions for gratuity. The jerk chicken was not warm enough. The rest of the food was mediocre. Portions were generous.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken

Just came back home & visited this place for the first time. The service was very horrible, as well as the food!!! The primary manager there should be fired for how he treated me!!!!! The jerk chicken was beyond tuff, including the fried chicken wings they replaced the horrible meat with. Even when I asked to have food brought back out fresh at the same time. That was a problem for the primary manager to do. Who would want their food brought out cold!?! No one!For him not to take care of the meal was very bad service! Due to me barely even eating any of the food. Literally took 2 bites of the Chicken. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anybody. An to be black owned with bad service. Does not at all look good!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1