Authentic Jerk Restaurant & Grill

Had a beef patty and coco bread and it was truly authentic and the price is reasonable lady behind the counter was more than helpful and polite would recommend 10/10

This place is a mostly undiscovered gem. High quality food and friendly service. Great sides, including Rice and Peas, cabbage and carrots, and Mac and Cheese

My white boyfriend says it's the best food he's ever eaten. It was really good, we had brown stew pork LG and Irish Moss. Best collard greens I've had in a long time. Portion was good, the two of us shared the one dish.

Stumbled across this gem today. We tried nearly everything they had available and every single dish was perfection. Flavorful, tender, generous portions. Easily the best meal we’ve had in Ithaca. Curry goat, curry chicken, collard greens, Mac and cheese—all truly impeccable. And the staff were so friendly. Such a rare find in Ithaca. Can’t say enough good things!

I got the small curry chicken with Mac n cheese. The food was amazing! The chicken was nicely seasoned and tender! You know it’s authentic Jamaican aunty made because there was a pepper clove in the box. MUST TRY THIS RESTAURANT— gives Ithaca a small taste of amazing Caribbean food.

Wow, extremely well pleased I cannot leave the type of review I want to leave because I will have to leave a book report. This establishment has the best most authentic Jamaican food I am proud to say in the state of New York 🔥 and I’ve been everywhere in New York The plates were over full best bang for your buck it’s like it came straight from the island to my plate to in my stomach. It’s so good you’re going to have to go back to the counter and buy another plate just to take home Thank you for the amazing food

Just picked up some jerk chicken at the Festival - terrific! The collards, the macNcheese all excellent! No question we'll be trying more of their menu!

Yes every time. Oxtail and jerk chicken are amazing. It's in a good court area with other "street food" vendors.

The food is 10/10. Genuinely some of the tastiest and most nourishing food in town. And it's already hot and ready, so there's no waiting around. The prices are quite fair, and the people at the counter are extremely kind and friendly. The atmosphere is all it needs to be. 11/10

As a true southern native, I have struggled to find good that matches the flavor levels of the “soul food” or “comfort food” from back home, but Authentic Jerk absolutely delivered!! The jerk chicken, rice, and Mac and cheese were to DIE FOR. Huge portions with even bigger flavor! 10/10 would highly recommend.

Service was very personable and kind, quick service too! The curry goat and oxtail were phenomenal choices; very much worth the money, especially with the portions too. Needless to say, this is a place I’ll be sure to visit when I’m in Ithaca!

Authentic jerk fills the gap in Ithaca, bringing true authentic Jamaican flavors, not to mention the Jerk chicken is impeccable! Really amazing food, great service and the Caribbean vibes flows throughout center of Ithaca. You must try their food!

cgorange

This place is a mostly undiscovered gem. High quality food and friendly service. Great sides, including Rice and Peas, cabbage and carrots, and Mac and Cheese

Kimberly N

Oh my goodness the curry goat with rice and beans and collard greens was soooo good. Very flavorful and the meat was so tender. Huge portions too. One medium size was plenty for me and my mom. My dad liked his curry chicken pastry too.

Jerry McVicker

Yes every time. Oxtail and jerk chicken are amazing. It's in a good court area with other "street food" vendors.

james keegan

Just picked up some jerk chicken at the Festival - terrific! The collards, the macNcheese all excellent! No question we'll be trying more of their menu!

R B

I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas and collard greens. I normally don’t like collard greens but I ate every bit of what I was given. Everything was good.

Blair SZ

My white boyfriend says it's the best food he's ever eaten. It was really good, we had brown stew pork LG and Irish Moss. Best collard greens I've had in a long time. Portion was good, the two of us shared the one dish.

Andres Enciso Oddy

The food is 10/10. Genuinely some of the tastiest and most nourishing food in town. And it's already hot and ready, so there's no waiting around. The prices are quite fair, and the people at the counter are extremely kind and friendly. The atmosphere is all it needs to be. 11/10

Matthew 3838

Wow, extremely well pleased I cannot leave the type of review I want to leave because I will have to leave a book report. This establishment has the best most authentic Jamaican food I am proud to say in the state of New York 🔥 and I’ve been everywhere in New York The plates were over full best bang for your buck it’s like it came straight from the island to my plate to in my stomach. It’s so good you’re going to have to go back to the counter and buy another plate just to take home Thank you for the amazing food

Sasha .B (Sushi)

Service was very personable and kind, quick service too! The curry goat and oxtail were phenomenal choices; very much worth the money, especially with the portions too. Needless to say, this is a place I’ll be sure to visit when I’m in Ithaca!

Susana Zelaya Rivera

I got the small curry chicken with Mac n cheese. The food was amazing! The chicken was nicely seasoned and tender! You know it’s authentic Jamaican aunty made because there was a pepper clove in the box. MUST TRY THIS RESTAURANT— gives Ithaca a small taste of amazing Caribbean food.

S H

Authentic and delicious food served by outgoing and respectful staff! Highly recommend the curried chicken, curried goat, stewed chicken, rice and beans, cabbage and collard greens! Best meal in center Ithaca!

Kelsey Reed

As a true southern native, I have struggled to find good that matches the flavor levels of the “soul food” or “comfort food” from back home, but Authentic Jerk absolutely delivered!! The jerk chicken, rice, and Mac and cheese were to DIE FOR. Huge portions with even bigger flavor! 10/10 would highly recommend.

Sudie Ann Robinson

Authentic jerk fills the gap in Ithaca, bringing true authentic Jamaican flavors, not to mention the Jerk chicken is impeccable! Really amazing food, great service and the Caribbean vibes flows throughout center of Ithaca. You must try their food!

W R

Stumbled across this gem today. We tried nearly everything they had available and every single dish was perfection. Flavorful, tender, generous portions. Easily the best meal we’ve had in Ithaca. Curry goat, curry chicken, collard greens, Mac and cheese—all truly impeccable. And the staff were so friendly. Such a rare find in Ithaca. Can’t say enough good things!

A family owned eatery that had delicious food, quality service and fair prices. It's about time that the Ithaca community is serving and showcasing food for the truly diverse palate. Diversity in food, flavors and people is what Ithaca has been needing for years. I was not disappointed. I hope everyone supports this family owned and operated business in order to create and keep true diversity going in this community.

Raenett Williams

A family owned eatery that had delicious food, quality service and fair prices. It's about time that the Ithaca community is serving and showcasing food for the truly diverse palate. Diversity in food, flavors and people is what Ithaca has been needing for years. I was not disappointed. I hope everyone supports this family owned and operated business in order to create and keep true diversity going in this community.

3 oxtails, unseasoned and mushy mac, a dab of veggies and a plate full of buffet style rice and peas for $30!…. $35 includimg tip. Everyone has told me how stingy and overpriced this place was and boy do I wish I spent my money elsewhere.

Tori Lincoln

3 oxtails, unseasoned and mushy mac, a dab of veggies and a plate full of buffet style rice and peas for $30!…. $35 includimg tip. Everyone has told me how stingy and overpriced this place was and boy do I wish I spent my money elsewhere.