Caribbean person here! Here's some advice, if you walk into a Jamaican take out spot and there aren't any Jamaicans or Caribbean people serving you, then should probably walk out. Authenticity is important and as in this case it would be wise to head the other way. Imagine......
Jorrie Forsythe
I went to Jamaican jerk in Canada an there food is delicious remind me of home one love 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Davidson
For the price you pay the jerk chicken isn't very good, plus the portions are small. Taste nothing like authentic jerk chicken I've had back in Jamaica.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
L Pb
Been here twice delicious both times. It takes a while for the food to be ready and the seating is not very comfy but it’s worth the wait
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
D Fernandis
Not what we expected! The portions were very tiny for the price. Jerk pork was dry and the plantains seemed a bit overdone. Sorry but won’t be going back. Quite disappointed as we were looking forward to a nice Jamaican meal tonight.
Food: 2
Audriana Paul
hell yeah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Julian
One of our absolute favourite stops on the boardwalk! The Jamaican patties are fresh, flaky, and full of flavour – some of the best we’ve had. The Jerk Chicken Mac and Cheese and Tofu Mac and Cheese were both standouts too: spicy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavour. On top of the amazing food, the lady working there was so incredibly kind and hardworking, which made the whole experience even better.
This is definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area and craving authentic, comforting Jamaican eats!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mike linehan
Visiting from the US and got to try Jamaican food here for the first time.
Staff was helpful and friendly.
I got the Jerk Chicken, Festivals and Oxtail Plate. Jerk chicken was flavorful and moist, not too spicy. Festivals weren’t something I was aware of but very delicious, crusty outside, soft inside, sweet and savory. Oxtail over the rice and peas was delicious and very filling, good portion.
They did forget my spicy sauce but that done at take away from how good everything was. Hoping I can go again before I go home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark
I really tried to give this place a chance, but after a few bad experiences, I’m done, especially with the serious health concerns. The worst was today: I was served raw chicken (photo attached). That’s just not okay and honestly dangerous. I’m genuinely hoping I don’t get seriously sick.
And it’s not just a one-time thing. A friend of mine actually found a staple in his food once, which is wild.
Another time, they forgot part of my order (the beef patties), which was annoying, but honestly feels minor compared to the safety issues.
I get that mistakes happen, but this many serious ones make it clear there’s zero quality control. I won’t be ordering again, and I’d seriously think twice if you’re considering it. Wish I could give 0 stars.
Thank you brawta Jamaican jerk joint for the wonderful meal I bought jerk chicken and oxtail it was so good I even had to buy an additional meal to take home.This gem 💎 of a spot is quite unique I give the food 10/10 and customer service 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Brown
I don’t know where to begin but I absolutely love ,love ,love Brawta Jamaican jerk joint food the patty that I got was wonderful not to mention jerk chicken, curry chicken and curry chick peas if I could give this place 100 stars I would.I will definitely be back ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Dudka
I have gone to the spot on the waterfront twice and both experiences were the same. The customer service was great; however, I ordered the jerk and Mac and cheese both time and got the jerk sandwich in addition the second time.
The Mac and cheese was very oily and dry at the same time. The only cheese was the cheese that you would sprinkle on top of the Mac and cheese. Other than that there was no cheese and just bare noodles. The chicken was extremely dry on the Mac and cheese and the sandwich and I couldn’t taste and jerk seasoning. (Hard very dry bits)
This second time I brought my Jamacian friend who order the Mac and cheese and jerk chicken. He wanted to return it.
I have never eaten from the main location but the waterfront location was very disappointing. I’m guessing it’s because the food isn’t made there and gets dried out or for some other reason as I see great reviews from the main restaurant.
I hope that the quality of food improves on the waterfront as many ppl just pass through that are new to NS and I know that isn’t what the food should taste like. My friend was excited to have food from back home and it was just disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jan Rittershaus
Good jerk chicken with rice.
Brian White
Delicious, I had the Double Trouble chicken and pork with rice vegetables and curried potatoes. Soooo gooood 😋
The food is amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Caribbean person here! Here's some advice, if you walk into a Jamaican take out spot and there aren't any Jamaicans or Caribbean people serving you, then should probably walk out. Authenticity is important and as in this case it would be wise to head the other way. Imagine......
I went to Jamaican jerk in Canada an there food is delicious remind me of home one love 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For the price you pay the jerk chicken isn't very good, plus the portions are small. Taste nothing like authentic jerk chicken I've had back in Jamaica.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Been here twice delicious both times. It takes a while for the food to be ready and the seating is not very comfy but it’s worth the wait
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not what we expected!
The portions were very tiny for the price. Jerk pork was dry and the plantains seemed a bit overdone. Sorry but won’t be going back. Quite disappointed as we were looking forward to a nice Jamaican meal tonight.
Food: 2
hell yeah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our absolute favourite stops on the boardwalk! The Jamaican patties are fresh, flaky, and full of flavour – some of the best we’ve had. The Jerk Chicken Mac and Cheese and Tofu Mac and Cheese were both standouts too: spicy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavour. On top of the amazing food, the lady working there was so incredibly kind and hardworking, which made the whole experience even better.
This is definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area and craving authentic, comforting Jamaican eats!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Visiting from the US and got to try Jamaican food here for the first time.
Staff was helpful and friendly.
I got the Jerk Chicken, Festivals and Oxtail Plate. Jerk chicken was flavorful and moist, not too spicy. Festivals weren’t something I was aware of but very delicious, crusty outside, soft inside, sweet and savory. Oxtail over the rice and peas was delicious and very filling, good portion.
They did forget my spicy sauce but that done at take away from how good everything was. Hoping I can go again before I go home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really tried to give this place a chance, but after a few bad experiences, I’m done, especially with the serious health concerns. The worst was today: I was served raw chicken (photo attached). That’s just not okay and honestly dangerous. I’m genuinely hoping I don’t get seriously sick.
And it’s not just a one-time thing. A friend of mine actually found a staple in his food once, which is wild.
Another time, they forgot part of my order (the beef patties), which was annoying, but honestly feels minor compared to the safety issues.
I get that mistakes happen, but this many serious ones make it clear there’s zero quality control. I won’t be ordering again, and I’d seriously think twice if you’re considering it. Wish I could give 0 stars.
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Thank you brawta Jamaican jerk joint for the wonderful meal I bought jerk chicken and oxtail it was so good I even had to buy an additional meal to take home.This gem 💎 of a spot is quite unique I give the food 10/10 and customer service 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t know where to begin but I absolutely love ,love ,love Brawta Jamaican jerk joint food the patty that I got was wonderful not to mention jerk chicken, curry chicken and curry chick peas if I could give this place 100 stars I would.I will definitely be back ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have gone to the spot on the waterfront twice and both experiences were the same. The customer service was great; however, I ordered the jerk and Mac and cheese both time and got the jerk sandwich in addition the second time.
The Mac and cheese was very oily and dry at the same time. The only cheese was the cheese that you would sprinkle on top of the Mac and cheese. Other than that there was no cheese and just bare noodles. The chicken was extremely dry on the Mac and cheese and the sandwich and I couldn’t taste and jerk seasoning. (Hard very dry bits)
This second time I brought my Jamacian friend who order the Mac and cheese and jerk chicken. He wanted to return it.
I have never eaten from the main location but the waterfront location was very disappointing.
I’m guessing it’s because the food isn’t made there and gets dried out or for some other reason as I see great reviews from the main restaurant.
I hope that the quality of food improves on the waterfront as many ppl just pass through that are new to NS and I know that isn’t what the food should taste like. My friend was excited to have food from back home and it was just disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Good jerk chicken with rice.
Delicious, I had the Double Trouble chicken and pork with rice vegetables and curried potatoes. Soooo gooood 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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