Ocho Rios Jerk Center

My partner and I had lunch at Ocho Rios Jerk Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2025, and I can honestly say it was one of the most disappointing meals I’ve ever had in Ocho Rios. The place itself looked nice — clean space, good music, and friendly staff — so I really thought we were in for a great experience. But as soon as the food came, everything went downhill. I ordered jerk pork with bammy, and it was dry, trashy, and had a strange tuna-like taste that completely turned me off. It didn’t taste like jerk pork at all. My partner’s shrimp pasta had no sauce, no flavor, and looked like something rushed together without care. We only ordered one Carib Splash and a water, yet the total came up to around $8,000. My meal was $2,100 and his was $4,000, and there’s absolutely no way that meal was worth that kind of money. The portions were small, the food was bland, and the overall quality was just awful. I left feeling upset and cheated, especially because this place has such a good reputation. If you’re thinking about going — don’t waste your money or your appetite. There are so many better spots in Ocho Rios where you can actually get fresh, flavorful food and value for your money.

if you want good vibes and good food come here! staff are very welcoming and the food was divine 😍😍 You will want to come back trust me!!

Very accessible spot to grab a quick bite whilst in Ocho Rios. Service is efficient when it’s not too crowded. The food is average but is very fresh and consistent. The prices are also good for the portions. I tend to stop here on my trips.

My brother and I took our aunt and her daughter to this establishment while we were in the area. I decided to try the Jerk Chicken and festival, accompanied by a bottle of Red Stripe beer. The rest of the family chose different options from the menu. I truly enjoyed my meal, although the portions were a bit on the smaller side. Despite having driven past multiple times, I had no idea this place existed! I’m grateful to my brother for introducing me to this delightful restaurant. The staff were friendly, and the parking situation was convenient with a relatively large car park, so finding a space was not a problem.

Nice little spot in a central area. Venue a good size with plenty of seating and of course a bar. Food quality was good and they offer a good range on their menu. Prices are also very reasonable. Wkll definitely be one of our regulars when in the area.

It was definitely one of the best jerk centers I’ve been to in a long time. We ordered the jerk chicken and festival combo, fried breadfruit, sweet potato fries and jerk sausage. Everything tasted soooooo good. The waitress gave excellent customer service, she was kind, patient and very pleasant. I will definitely be back!👌🏾

The service was excellent; very pleasant waitresses. The jerk chicken was hot right off the grill; I think the taste left more to be desired- the seasoning wasn't soaked into the meat. The sweet potato fries were delicious 😋 Their jerk burger is also good. The music and ambience were 10/10 I'd definitely return!

We decided to try the Ochio Rios Jerk Centre and we were really glad we did. Everything from the food to the Service was great both times and I'll most likely visit again!