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An Authentic Jamaican Restaurant & Lounge in a relaxed environment that feels like home, serving Jerk Chicken, Pork, Fish, Shrimp, Tofu & Pasta. Also Available: Curry Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Goat, Ackee & Saltfish, Rasta Pasta, Calaloo, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches & Vegetarian dishes. Beer, Wine & Alcohol available. Oasis Lounge on 2nd floor playing Caribbean music and cocktails on weekends. Dine in, Take Out and delivery.
Casual Jamaican restaurant specializing in jerk chicken, pork, seafood & tofu.
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Address: 9078 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Phone: (301) 982-5375
Website: http://www.myjerkpit.com/
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Aisha
I work so hard and I needed to treat myself for my amazingness. I decided to order some jerk chicken, mac and cheese, and plantains from this spot. I ordered through DoorDash, so it was delivered right to my door. Delivery was smooth. My food was nicely packed. I loved that they put my Kola Champagne drink in a bag so it wouldn’t crack or break. This food was so so good. You can tell from my pics and videos they BLESSEDDD me with a lot of chicken. I was able to split this into two servings: dinner today and lunch tomorrow. The chicken was so flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy in all the best ways and delicious. I wished they’d given me more mac and cheese and plantains, though. I literally only had exactly five plantains :/ Now, yeah, I was hungry, and if you see my name on the order form, you might as well fill my platter to the brim with chicken, plantains, and mac and cheese. It was so so good, and I will be back 🙂
… moreMD Lewis
It was after 6pm on a Friday, and had a hankering for Caribbean cuisine; after looking up a few spots, decided to drive out to The Jerk Pit in College Park. Without traffic, it’s a quick 25-minute drive from the District. Additionally, it was great to pull up and see that they have plenty of parking.
Surprisingly, there was no wait to order. There are a couple of options to order-you can order the traditional way with the cashier or opt for self-order from the tablet at the counter. Also they accept many forms of tender-cash, card, Apple Pay, and even Zelle.
We ordered the Combo Entree: Smoked jerk chicken (they offer the option of white, dark, or mixed) and oxtail, brown stew chicken, rice and peas, steamed cabbage, macaroni and cheese, and plantains. Quick note: each entree comes with your choice of two sides, and there are several sides to choose from (see the picture of the menu). Also, everything is reasonably priced (the combo entree of jerk chicken and oxtail was $23.00-a steal of a deal). We decided to stay and dine at the restaurant; they offer multiple indoor and outdoor seating options, including dining on the front porch, outside patio with umbrellas, and indoors with an extra dining room in the rear. No frills; however, the location is spacious and offers clean, well-lit restrooms. Lastly, they recently added a second location in the Adam’s Morgan neighborhood for those who prefer a location in the District.
Definitely will return- bye for now 😉
Food review:
Jerk chicken 5/5 smokey, moist, with a kick of heat (bonus: they put a side of jerk sauce in the bag :))
Oxtail 4/5 tender, flavorful; could have been hotter temperature-wise
Brown stew chicken 4/5 tender, well seasoned with carrots and potatoes; could have been hotter temperature-wise asked for extra brown stew sauce and received two large sauces 🙂
Rice and peas 3/5 on the dry side; however, the addition of the brown stew gravy made it softer and fluffier
Macaroni and cheese 6/10 cheesy but not the star of the sides
Steamed cabbage 4/5 tender with a savory flavor
Plantains 5/5 hot (temperature-wise), crispy on the outside and soft and sweet in the middle
Takeaways:
Order in advance; given that this was our first visit, we decided to order at the restaurant for the in-person experience. However, strongly recommend calling ahead to order (there is a wait); we enjoyed Jamaican beers and the aromatic scent of smoked, jerk chicken on the patio for a cool 30 minutes.
… moreSurprisingly, there was no wait to order. There are a couple of options to order-you can order the traditional way with the cashier or opt for self-order from the tablet at the counter. Also they accept many forms of tender-cash, card, Apple Pay, and even Zelle.
We ordered the Combo Entree: Smoked jerk chicken (they offer the option of white, dark, or mixed) and oxtail, brown stew chicken, rice and peas, steamed cabbage, macaroni and cheese, and plantains. Quick note: each entree comes with your choice of two sides, and there are several sides to choose from (see the picture of the menu). Also, everything is reasonably priced (the combo entree of jerk chicken and oxtail was $23.00-a steal of a deal). We decided to stay and dine at the restaurant; they offer multiple indoor and outdoor seating options, including dining on the front porch, outside patio with umbrellas, and indoors with an extra dining room in the rear. No frills; however, the location is spacious and offers clean, well-lit restrooms. Lastly, they recently added a second location in the Adam’s Morgan neighborhood for those who prefer a location in the District.
Definitely will return- bye for now 😉
Food review:
Jerk chicken 5/5 smokey, moist, with a kick of heat (bonus: they put a side of jerk sauce in the bag :))
Oxtail 4/5 tender, flavorful; could have been hotter temperature-wise
Brown stew chicken 4/5 tender, well seasoned with carrots and potatoes; could have been hotter temperature-wise asked for extra brown stew sauce and received two large sauces 🙂
Rice and peas 3/5 on the dry side; however, the addition of the brown stew gravy made it softer and fluffier
Macaroni and cheese 6/10 cheesy but not the star of the sides
Steamed cabbage 4/5 tender with a savory flavor
Plantains 5/5 hot (temperature-wise), crispy on the outside and soft and sweet in the middle
Takeaways:
Order in advance; given that this was our first visit, we decided to order at the restaurant for the in-person experience. However, strongly recommend calling ahead to order (there is a wait); we enjoyed Jamaican beers and the aromatic scent of smoked, jerk chicken on the patio for a cool 30 minutes.
Cleo
I found HAIR in my food. The oxtail I ordered was mostly dumplings and beans as filler. They were salty and the few pieces of meat present were tiny and mostly bones.
The jerk chicken was SEVERELY underseasoned and the seasoning was just sitting on the outside of the meat. The inside tasted like completely unseasoned chicken because the seasoning clearly didn’t have time to penetrate.
The plantains were hard and not fully cooked
The chicken patty barely contained any actual chicken and was flat. The outside was so dry that the patty was cracking instead of flaky.
They also gave me rice with no cutlery whatsoever but that’s not really a big deal.
How can you charge 46 dollars for bones, underseasoned and undercooked food and not even give me a fork or spoon for my rice?
I am attaching a pic so you guys can see how small my oxtail is and how much of it is bone. Also a pic of the hair
… moreThe jerk chicken was SEVERELY underseasoned and the seasoning was just sitting on the outside of the meat. The inside tasted like completely unseasoned chicken because the seasoning clearly didn’t have time to penetrate.
The plantains were hard and not fully cooked
The chicken patty barely contained any actual chicken and was flat. The outside was so dry that the patty was cracking instead of flaky.
They also gave me rice with no cutlery whatsoever but that’s not really a big deal.
How can you charge 46 dollars for bones, underseasoned and undercooked food and not even give me a fork or spoon for my rice?
I am attaching a pic so you guys can see how small my oxtail is and how much of it is bone. Also a pic of the hair
Mayulis Quintero
I place an order online and was told that the system was down and they didn’t had any electricity and I’ll have to wait. I provided the lady at the cashier with my phone so she was able to take a look at my order. Meanwhile I guy came through the door apparently he worked there he went to the kitchen and she started to tell him my order, he started to make the plates. My order was handed to me by the time I got home I reheated the food and began to eat the rice and peas was dried like it has been sitting for hours, the jerk chicken was stiff/hard the plantain were hard as well. Jerk wings were hard too like they have been just sitting out the food definitely tasted like it was out for a day or so. The Mac and cheese tasted disgusting to say the least overall extremely disappointing, this restaurant definitely fell off it was not worth the drive nor my money $42 dollar’s gone to waist.
… moreNa’im “nah”
Took dam near 2 hours for two platters they didn’t put the yams in the platters and the portion for this much money is not worth it. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE….the staff jus standing around laughing not caring about who’s waiting on food not helping each other just a bunch of people in the back taking up space. I’ve never been to a Jamaica restaurant like this!!!!! the owner needs to do some serious staff rebuilding NOTHING PERSONAL JUST BUSINESS!!!!!
… moreGregory Scott
I enjoyed the food so much I got sad. Memories flooded my brain and reminded me of my honeymoon 28 years ago. Feels like the food was made with love and affection so I really appreciate the effort.
… moreAshley
Worst experience. Prepare to maneuver absolute chaos when picking up your order. It is extremely clear the volume of the restaurant is swallowing them whole. You walk in and nobody greets you. Everybody has an attitude. You tell them you are picking up an order they don’t even check the status they just shoo you away to stand in a corner. No one should be waiting an hour plus for their food. And if the excuse is employees you simply need to hire more people. Then when requesting a refund refuses to process on site which is u acceptable. There was also no lack of concern as to why. Food will only take you so far if you’re nasty and cannot keep up with volume. You have all these rules and expectations for customers but businesses think that because your food is in demand you don’t have to have customers service and people that are actually polite, food is great if you don’t plan to eat anytime soon. It is absolutely unacceptable.
… moreQ
A Rollercoaster of Flavors and Frustrations at The Jerk Pit
My recent visit to The Jerk Pit in College Park, Maryland, was a true mixed bag – a tantalizing glimpse of what could be, marred by significant service and order accuracy issues. From the moment I pulled up, the sight of a bustling parking lot and a lively queue of patrons ignited a spark of excitement. This, I thought, was the unmistakable sign of a culinary gem, a public institution for authentic Jamaican fare, drawing a diverse crowd.
I placed my order, number 193, at 9:18 PM, settling in with eager anticipation. As the minutes ticked by and I watched numerous other customers receive their meals, my initial excitement began to wane. By 9:43 PM, my patience had worn thin, and I politely inquired about my order. The hostess, commendably professional and courteous throughout, immediately went to investigate. She returned with an update – a brief discussion with what appeared to be a lead chef revealed they were out of pigeon peas, an easily resolvable issue. I agreed to substitute with white rice, and was assured my meal would be ready in just 10 more minutes.
Finally, at approximately 9:50 PM, my food was handed over, and I rushed home, eager to savor what I hoped would be a delicious Jamaican feast. However, my excitement quickly turned to profound disappointment. Upon opening the container, I was met with a perplexing sight: wings and macaroni, items I absolutely did not order. The most egregious omission, however, was the large order of oxtails, a premium item I had specifically paid an extra $5 for, nowhere to be found. Essentially, I paid for an order I didn’t receive and was left with food I never requested. Considering the significant cost of oxtails, this was not just disappointing, but frankly infuriating. It felt like a substantial investment yielded nothing but a mix-up.
It’s clear The Jerk Pit boasts a significant following, and my singular experience might be an anomaly. However, as a first-time customer, being shortchanged and having my time wasted in such a manner leaves a sour taste.
So, the quintessential question: would I return? Surprisingly, despite the frustrating ordeal, I find myself willing to give The Jerk Pit another chance. The accidental macaroni I received, despite not being what I ordered, was undeniably delicious. And the wings, while intensely spicy, were packed with excellent flavor. These unexpected culinary bright spots hint at the potential for truly great food, making me wonder if my experience was simply a fluke in an otherwise well-regarded establishment. My hope is that on a future visit, the kitchen’s execution can match the deliciousness of their accidental offerings, and I can finally enjoy the oxtails I initially sought.
… moreMy recent visit to The Jerk Pit in College Park, Maryland, was a true mixed bag – a tantalizing glimpse of what could be, marred by significant service and order accuracy issues. From the moment I pulled up, the sight of a bustling parking lot and a lively queue of patrons ignited a spark of excitement. This, I thought, was the unmistakable sign of a culinary gem, a public institution for authentic Jamaican fare, drawing a diverse crowd.
I placed my order, number 193, at 9:18 PM, settling in with eager anticipation. As the minutes ticked by and I watched numerous other customers receive their meals, my initial excitement began to wane. By 9:43 PM, my patience had worn thin, and I politely inquired about my order. The hostess, commendably professional and courteous throughout, immediately went to investigate. She returned with an update – a brief discussion with what appeared to be a lead chef revealed they were out of pigeon peas, an easily resolvable issue. I agreed to substitute with white rice, and was assured my meal would be ready in just 10 more minutes.
Finally, at approximately 9:50 PM, my food was handed over, and I rushed home, eager to savor what I hoped would be a delicious Jamaican feast. However, my excitement quickly turned to profound disappointment. Upon opening the container, I was met with a perplexing sight: wings and macaroni, items I absolutely did not order. The most egregious omission, however, was the large order of oxtails, a premium item I had specifically paid an extra $5 for, nowhere to be found. Essentially, I paid for an order I didn’t receive and was left with food I never requested. Considering the significant cost of oxtails, this was not just disappointing, but frankly infuriating. It felt like a substantial investment yielded nothing but a mix-up.
It’s clear The Jerk Pit boasts a significant following, and my singular experience might be an anomaly. However, as a first-time customer, being shortchanged and having my time wasted in such a manner leaves a sour taste.
So, the quintessential question: would I return? Surprisingly, despite the frustrating ordeal, I find myself willing to give The Jerk Pit another chance. The accidental macaroni I received, despite not being what I ordered, was undeniably delicious. And the wings, while intensely spicy, were packed with excellent flavor. These unexpected culinary bright spots hint at the potential for truly great food, making me wonder if my experience was simply a fluke in an otherwise well-regarded establishment. My hope is that on a future visit, the kitchen’s execution can match the deliciousness of their accidental offerings, and I can finally enjoy the oxtails I initially sought.
Kassie Edwards
Like being in Jamaica but you’re not in a third world country. The Sunday buffet is full of Jamaican classics like run down And ackee n Saltfish
… moreBen Hudson
I am on the road a lot, and tend to eat out pretty regularly, from mom & pop places to white tablecloth. The Jerk Pit was one of the best meals I’ve had in recent memory. The chicken was cooked perfectly and juicy, and the jerk seasoning was amazing! I also consider myself a Mac N Cheese “connoisseur,” and theirs was on point and had great flavor to complement the jerk seasoning. Top it off with a Red Stripe beer, and that meal, as the kids say, “Slapped.”
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