Jamaican Jerk House

4.4(879)

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Location & Hours

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4017 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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About Jamaican Jerk House

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 15, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 879 reviews

Recent Reviews

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peter nelson

a month ago

I tried this new restaurant today and I have to say it was an amazing experience! The food was full of authentic flavor and the presentation was beautiful. I ordered the oxtails, and they were perfect...

Diamond Cole

5 months ago

This place is a hit! I mean I ate the chicken jerk tacos 3 days in a row. The chicken was spicy, and tender and it came with a jerk queso sauce. The oxtail tacos were good, but be careful of the small...

GuitarPlayers Unite

a month ago

This was my first time and the service was excellent- the rum punch was excellent - the jerk tacos was amazing - the fried pork chop was incredible - the rice - the cabbage - the oxtail tacos - the pa...

Skyla Troulliet

2 months ago

The food was amazing! I ordered the oxtail plate with mac & cheese, jerk Brussels sprouts, and couldn’t resist adding sweet plantains. Portions were huge!! I ate three times off one plate, definitely ...

Jaimmie “MissJaimmie” Sibrey

2 months ago

The food here is so good, I started digging in before I thought about taking a picture for a possible review. I had a chicken curry combo plate while some of the other ladies had jerk oxtails, shrimp,...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently reported an overwhelmingly positive dining experience, praising the restaurant's authentic flavors and high-quality food. The restaurant is considered a "hit" by reviewers.

Customer Favorites

Oxtails (especially oxtail tacos) and jerk chicken tacos were frequently mentioned as standout dishes. Other favorites include rum punch, fried pork chop, curry chicken, and mac & cheese.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere was consistently described as welcoming and clean, with a great vibe. Staff were noted as friendly, knowledgeable, sweet, and providing excellent service, especially to first responders.

Value & Quality

Customers felt the restaurant provided excellent value with generous portion sizes and flavorful, high-quality food made with attention to detail. The food was consistently described as fresh, hot, and authentic.

Areas for Improvement

One review mentioned being careful of small bones in the oxtail tacos. No other specific areas for improvement were mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews emphasize the authentic Jamaican flavors, beautiful presentation, and satisfying portion sizes. The restaurant appears to be attracting repeat customers and those willing to travel.