Barrington's Jamaican Kitchen

My coworker and I had a great experience. They gave us a sample of their jerk chicken and curry goat. The food tasted great. Unfortunately oxtail is only available Friday to Sunday.

This is a great location for Jamaican food. Their food is very delicious the staff is amazing. If you love Jamaican food and you're in Bakersfield give this restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed I promise.

Very great place to go for Jamaican style plates. I ordered the curry goat plate and an ox tail plate which both tasted great with a wide collection of flavors infused that I have never tasted before. My wife loved the curry chicken everything was tender and very filling. It took us a couple days to finish our plates. The Golden Kristen patty wasn’t too great but it is not an item personally made by Barrington. Also Bakersfield College students get a discount on already fair priced plates.

We stopped while driving through town…and it was so good we stopped on the way back. Incredibly friendly service and great food (goat curry pictured). I will return whenever I’m in Bakersfield!

nianci

The jerk chicken had an amazing char, smoky flavour and the oxtail we had extremely soft and tender, collagen was fall of the bone and cooked in a deeply savory sauce. The chef owner, barrington was so friendly too, even showing us the giant grill he had outside! Def give this jamaican kitchen a shot :D Just take note that the restaurant is in brundage swap meet

Angie Nguyen

I was in town to see the almond blossoms and came across this place on Yelp. I was surprised and excited to find a genuine Caribbean restaurant out here (granted I know very little about Bakersfield). First the food. We ordered the jerk chicken plate. You get jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, and fried plantains for $10. The chicken was moist and you can really taste the seasoning. The best part for me was the tangy sauce he poured on top of the chicken. I wish I had asked for extra. It was sooo good! They have a few tables outside with umbrellas you can sit and dine at but mostly everyone did drive through while we were there. Barrington is the Chef and namesake of this hole in the wall gem. He was incredibly friendly. I couldn’t decide on the brown stew chicken or the jerk chicken so he gave me a sample. We also had been on the road and out and about for nearly five hours and needed to use the restroom really badly. He was kind enough to let us use his private restroom which really saved the day for us. He said he’s been cooking traditional food like this since he was a young boy. His passion really showed with every interaction he encountered. Too bad it’s a three hour drive from me. If I’m ever back in town I’ll definitely come again to try curry or the oxtail. Ugh, my mouth is watering watering now!

MEEKA Cannon

Been here a couple of times and tried the beef patties, jerk chicken, their veggie plate and now the curry goat and oxtails. Just good food period! The young lady that works there on the weekends even gave us a sample of the brown-stew chicken OMGee that dish there is the bomb-diggity. Yep I said that. lol We’ll get that next visit and try something else different as well. Pleasant people who work there. Thanks for being in Bakersfield. We don’t have many places like this here.

Krystina Gonzales

Fast service and wonderful food. Ordered the jerk chicken combo: flavorful chicken over rice/beans, plantains, steamed cabbage. Also tried the spicy beef patty: golden pastry filled with spicy beef filling. Everything was absolutely delicious and I definitely be going back for more.

Ruby Mendez

He has moved to a new location on brundage swap meet . Back far right Really delicious food. Jamaican style dishes. Different cuisine. I love the Plantains. 🍌They are my favorite. Fresh veggies and homemade style rice with beans are served. Spicy chicken is delicious. 😋😋 Rare place in town that serves cooked goat❣Yummy 😍 Barrington is a GREAT COOK🥰

Richard Fung

Quick Summary Had this place bookmarked for a while, so glad to try it out for lunch. Tried the standard jerk chicken and it was pretty good (not overly salty or oily, which was nice to not have food coma) Food- 5 stars Tried the standard jerk chicken, but want to try out the oxtail and goat in the future. The jerk chicken plate was pretty good. Plenty of spices to add the flavor without being overly salty or oily like most chicken plates. The rice, vegetables, and plantains were pretty good too Bottom Line An excellent addition to my Bakersfield restaurant rotation.

Wild Thing

First time ordering. I was in the mood for some real food. It's good. I have nothing bad to say. Not one thing. I hope it's always this good cause I'll be back. Not to mention the great price. I know it would have been less expensive if I puckering up myself. Next time I'll pick it up myself. The food is great. Not to spicy. I cant have to much spice because of my heartburn. So this is great! Thank you for selling regular ole good food!

G T

Fabulous people, generous amount of food, 2 outdoor seating to enjoy the sunset at a fenced area of a parking lot. Asked for a sampler as a first time customer, and got to try so much deliciousness! A family member who dislike meat ate up half of another box of browned chicken & rice that I ordered 👏🏻 - jerk chicken was flavourful and juicy - brown chicken was delish, but not as moist. Still yummy though! - curry chicken was great. BUT what would I come back for? Def the oxtails and curry goat. I’m a huge fan of goat and this was done right. And I’m NOT a fan of oxtails, but this was ALSO SO DONE RIGHT. 👏🏻 And they gave us complimentary sodas. What?! Wonderful pit stop of our road trip. I like that they had masks and gloves on for the Covid cautious too. Will def be back for their legit food!

Tanja Sotto

sensational. great vibes all around. seating is outside but it’s not something i’m not used to. owner is dope and super nice. food is amazing and you get that for a low price. can’t wait to keep going here 🤍

john fee

1st time trying Jamaican style food and my 1st question is, Why haven't I tried it sooner? What amazing flavor! I love food with spice and this hits the mark. Not overly spicy but full of flavor. This place deserves to either franchise or open a full restaurant! Been a long time that I not only finished my order but was left wanting more. Give this place a try and some love!!!

Joseph Tang

My coworker and I had a great experience. They gave us a sample of their jerk chicken and curry goat. The food tasted great. Unfortunately oxtail is only available Friday to Sunday.

Luvenia Cone

This is a great location for Jamaican food. Their food is very delicious the staff is amazing. If you love Jamaican food and you're in Bakersfield give this restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed I promise.

Jay Tru

Very great place to go for Jamaican style plates. I ordered the curry goat plate and an ox tail plate which both tasted great with a wide collection of flavors infused that I have never tasted before. My wife loved the curry chicken everything was tender and very filling. It took us a couple days to finish our plates. The Golden Kristen patty wasn’t too great but it is not an item personally made by Barrington. Also Bakersfield College students get a discount on already fair priced plates.

Joshua Galiley

We stopped while driving through town…and it was so good we stopped on the way back. Incredibly friendly service and great food (goat curry pictured). I will return whenever I’m in Bakersfield!

My partner and I have been dying to try Barrington’s food for a long time now and we finally had the chance to come in and try it (since we’re from the Bay Area) and it was amazing!! We ordered the jerk chicken plates and a beef patty. The flavor of the chicken was immaculate and the sides of plantains and cabbage were addicting. The food here deserves more recognition and I think everyone should come by for some bomb food.

So good! The GOAT of jerk chicken and plantains! Great road trip stop off 99. We stop when driving between the bay and LA. Go in the swap meet building; walk to the back corner past the other vendors.

Let me just say I haven't enjoyed a good Jamaican plate in a long time. This place is the real deal..I had the pleasure of enjoying the jerk chicken plate, rice n beans, cabbage, plantaines, and to top it off a lil side of oxtail! Thankyou Mr Barrington...I will be back to try more of your delicious dishes!

During a trip to Death Valley, we passed through Bakersfield around dinner time. My daughter, who loves discovering “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants, found this spot on both Yelp and Google. When we arrived, parked, and walked toward the food stand, the owner happened to be walking back as well. He greeted us warmly and asked what we’d like to order. We decided to try the most popular dishes: curry chicken and jerk chicken. Since it was dark, we couldn’t sit at the outdoor tables, so we took our food to the nearby Costco parking lot and ate in the car. Wow—this food was pure comfort, especially the curry chicken. The meat was juicy, and the sides perfectly complemented the meal, making it an even more enjoyable experience. Two servings were plenty for the four of us to share. The owner, who seems to run this place with care and dedication, shared that he’s never been to Death Valley or Las Vegas and has only visited Reno four times. I’m already looking forward to stopping by this gem again the next time I pass through Bakersfield.

Sam Coleman

So good! The GOAT of jerk chicken and plantains! Great road trip stop off 99. We stop when driving between the bay and LA. Go in the swap meet building; walk to the back corner past the other vendors.

Sky Xyphaladt

My partner and I have been dying to try Barrington’s food for a long time now and we finally had the chance to come in and try it (since we’re from the Bay Area) and it was amazing!! We ordered the jerk chicken plates and a beef patty. The flavor of the chicken was immaculate and the sides of plantains and cabbage were addicting. The food here deserves more recognition and I think everyone should come by for some bomb food.

stephanie elijah

Let me just say I haven't enjoyed a good Jamaican plate in a long time. This place is the real deal..I had the pleasure of enjoying the jerk chicken plate, rice n beans, cabbage, plantaines, and to top it off a lil side of oxtail! Thankyou Mr Barrington...I will be back to try more of your delicious dishes!

Hanmei Chen

During a trip to Death Valley, we passed through Bakersfield around dinner time. My daughter, who loves discovering “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants, found this spot on both Yelp and Google. When we arrived, parked, and walked toward the food stand, the owner happened to be walking back as well. He greeted us warmly and asked what we’d like to order. We decided to try the most popular dishes: curry chicken and jerk chicken. Since it was dark, we couldn’t sit at the outdoor tables, so we took our food to the nearby Costco parking lot and ate in the car. Wow—this food was pure comfort, especially the curry chicken. The meat was juicy, and the sides perfectly complemented the meal, making it an even more enjoyable experience. Two servings were plenty for the four of us to share. The owner, who seems to run this place with care and dedication, shared that he’s never been to Death Valley or Las Vegas and has only visited Reno four times. I’m already looking forward to stopping by this gem again the next time I pass through Bakersfield.

Want some homemade Jamaican food, stop by this mom and pop place. I tried their jerk chicken and the lady gave me a sample of the curry chicken and it just melted in your mouth and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. Each meal comes with rice and beans, cabbage, plantains and a soda. I’ll be back on the weekend to try their oxtail for sure.

This location has been on my list of places to go since I stumbled across it in some searches. I am always looking for something different than the mainstream for options to eat. I am pleased to report that I was not disappointed with this small Jamaican restaurant! Customer service was great. The girl helping me was very pleasant and helpful. They were out of rice, which is why it's not a five star review. They did give me extra cabbage to compensate the lack of rice. The jerk chicken plate is where it's at! Perfectly seasoned and cooked to a savory decadence! It doesn't end there with their very unique cabbage side dish. It carried a slight spice and tasted delicious. My child fell in love with the cooked plantain. It was sweet and savory, swimming in a Carmel type sauce. You should take the time to order from here. I look forward to hearing your take on this small and simple yet flavorful and unique restaurant!

Janie F

Want some homemade Jamaican food, stop by this mom and pop place. I tried their jerk chicken and the lady gave me a sample of the curry chicken and it just melted in your mouth and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. Each meal comes with rice and beans, cabbage, plantains and a soda. I’ll be back on the weekend to try their oxtail for sure.

MyT Life

This location has been on my list of places to go since I stumbled across it in some searches. I am always looking for something different than the mainstream for options to eat. I am pleased to report that I was not disappointed with this small Jamaican restaurant! Customer service was great. The girl helping me was very pleasant and helpful. They were out of rice, which is why it's not a five star review. They did give me extra cabbage to compensate the lack of rice. The jerk chicken plate is where it's at! Perfectly seasoned and cooked to a savory decadence! It doesn't end there with their very unique cabbage side dish. It carried a slight spice and tasted delicious. My child fell in love with the cooked plantain. It was sweet and savory, swimming in a Carmel type sauce. You should take the time to order from here. I look forward to hearing your take on this small and simple yet flavorful and unique restaurant!