Awesome! The BEST Caribbean food in DC!!! I never want any other Caribbean restaurants food ever again after having this I really found a gem!
Bryan S.
I haven't had the food in about year due to them closing like 8/9 at nite finally get here .The food was ok but the pricing is messed up it's cheaper for some stupid ass reason the girl don't know up front for you order through DoorDash or Grubhub then if you go to the store. The prices online are $4/$5 difference then if you go there an order over the counter.
Stan H.
Excellent hours, especially for Saturday night. They know how to make a killing and have a crowd of people take out outside of the venue. This is arguably better than typical convenience store food. Not many drink options (pepsi, orange soda, water) and not sure how the salmon would come out here. From a foodie critic standpoint, considering the price point, I didn't see a bathroom for the public (maybe hiding but hard to see) and there is a tipping jar (not crazy about tip jars where a waiter or waitress type service isn directly involved.). Overly loud music sometimes while waiting in line and hard to hear order number when the music is blaring. Also I just noticed I was charged $24 but the jerk box n mac says $11.80 on the menu. I only added a can of pepsi. Either update your prices properly or charge people properly . Big difference and I can't go back and ask because I am too far driving wise. It shouldn't even come to this point. Maybe I should've been tipped off when a concert stranger here was trying to get me on acid. I had to look it up to check but acid is LSD which is a strong strain of weed if I looked that up right. Appears legal but not my thing. Plus I'd have to navigate the side effects and some people don't take those things seriously enough.
Ni'Eva S.
I placed an Uber Eats order from Jerk at Nite that allowed me to sample three different dishes: the salmon Rasta pasta, the curry chicken, and the mac and cheese. This review does not speak to the service or ambiance of Jerk at Nite. These meals were ate on two separate occasions. Salmon Rasta Pasta: This dish was a satisfactory experience but didn't quite hit the mark of excellence. The salmon was cooked properly--moist on the inside with a lightly crisp exterior, but the fishy taste was very overwhelming. However, the Rasta pasta gave everything that it was supposed to give. The dish promised vibrant Caribbean flavors, in addition to an amazing sauce that had the appropriate depth and spiciness expected from the jerk seasoning, and the pasta itself was cooked to perfection. Curry Chicken: This dish was the highlight for me. The chicken was tender and well-marinated, soaking up the rich and aromatic curry sauce. The spices were well-balanced, offering a good heat that was potent yet not overpowering, which allowed the natural flavors of the chicken to shine through. The curry was accompanied by a side of rice that perfectly absorbed the sauce, making for delightful bites. This dish was a delightful representation of Caribbean cuisine. I did not like that the rice had a buttered taste. Mac and Cheese: Unfortunately, this classic side dish was a letdown. The mac and cheese lacked the creamy, cheesy richness you would expect. The texture was unusually grainy, and there was a noticeable lack of seasoning, which left it tasting bland and unappetizing. Additionally, the top layer was not adequately broiled, missing that desirable crispy cheese crust that often characterizes a good mac and cheese. Overall, Jerk at Nite offers a mixed dining experience. While the curry chicken is a must-try for anyone enjoying Caribbean flavors, the salmon Rasta pasta and the mac and cheese could benefit from some improvements in flavor and texture. I would return for the curry chicken but might skip the sides unless they undergo some refinement.
Hannah H.
I'm giving two stars because the food is decent but this is literally the MOST poorly ran business! The hours aren't accurate. You gotta call 20 times to get someone on the phone. The workers are careless. Ordered from grub hub and got half my order and half of that was wrong... do yourself a favor and drive a little further to Jam Doung. The food and service is WAY better.
Brandi B.
I've been a visitor of Jerk at Nite a couple of times. I really like the oxtails, Rasta pasta, and the jerk wings and Mac and cheese. The service is polite and the food comes out fast.
EndTimes Warrior
The food was ok...not the best I've had. The service was terrible because some female was very rude to the customers about where to stand in line when it was only a few of us walking in when they opened. The time of opening was 5 p.m but when we arrived they had no food prepared and failed to have other options of food. For the price we paid we would've expected better service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beef Patties, Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas
Mustafa Parks
I enjoyed the food. The service is phenomenal. The customer service is cool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura S.
I want to say thank you for the amazing salmon jerk tacos! I haven't stopped thinking about them and that's good for you because I'll be back but for me I should be able to cub my cravings. The staff was busy and didn't mess up my order which is always great. Didn't stay to eat but it was clean. Parking sucked... the club as open next door so parking was blocked off. I double parked but that up to you. Ask for extra white jerk sauce I think that's what it was on the side... you'll thank me later. Oh and did I tell you I got and peas and didn't realize it came with my order so that was a pleasant surprise I'll be back and so should you.
Malik Singleton
Had the shrimp and chicken pasta. It did not taste the same as it did a couple of years ago. It was okay. I couldn't even eat it I ended up throwing it away.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Reggae Rasta Pasta Half Chix Half Salmon
Wow .. I was waiting for them to finish their new one In Baltimore but couldn’t wait .. I was not disappointed.. friendly staff, clean and fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Chicken And, Mac N Cheese, Jerk Box N Mac
Ray Ferguson
Great food, I ordered the pasta pasta (half n half) jerk chicken only, Mac n cheese, beef patty and Coco bread. The food that made it into the bag was very good. However, I wish I could comment on the Mac n cheese, but they never packed it.I downgraded this location for the following reasons:1- quality control - the restaurant should always ensure items paid for make it into the bag/shipment....always ensure your customer gets exactly what they paid for full stop. Especially if you seal the bag with staples....that's giving a false impression that you guarantee the contents. A customer should not have to go behind your process.2- phone - rings off the hook, to the occasional being answered, and hung right back up. Unbelievable consistency in this area.The food is very good but please do better in the above areas.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Roshan Smith
They ain’t never open when they say they are. It’s Friday night and they not even open. Supposed to close at 2 or 3. This is the 4th time I came up here and they have been close
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Cheyenne Destiny
This is one of the WORST places I have eaten from ever in my life. The Mac and cheese are horrible and made from the wrong noodles. The rice was mushy and wet and the salmon was undercooked. I got food poisoning and couldn’t eat or drink anything. We paid $30 for platters we didn’t eat. The woman who checked us out was rushing us, rolling her eyes, huffing and puffing and RUDE. I’ll never be back here and make sure to let everyone know about this place.
Awesome! The BEST Caribbean food in DC!!! I never want any other Caribbean restaurants food ever again after having this I really found a gem!
I haven't had the food in about year due to them closing like 8/9 at nite finally get here .The food was ok but the pricing is messed up it's cheaper for some stupid ass reason the girl don't know up front for you order through DoorDash or Grubhub then if you go to the store. The prices online are $4/$5 difference then if you go there an order over the counter.
Excellent hours, especially for Saturday night. They know how to make a killing and have a crowd of people take out outside of the venue. This is arguably better than typical convenience store food. Not many drink options (pepsi, orange soda, water) and not sure how the salmon would come out here. From a foodie critic standpoint, considering the price point, I didn't see a bathroom for the public (maybe hiding but hard to see) and there is a tipping jar (not crazy about tip jars where a waiter or waitress type service isn directly involved.). Overly loud music sometimes while waiting in line and hard to hear order number when the music is blaring. Also I just noticed I was charged $24 but the jerk box n mac says $11.80 on the menu. I only added a can of pepsi. Either update your prices properly or charge people properly . Big difference and I can't go back and ask because I am too far driving wise. It shouldn't even come to this point. Maybe I should've been tipped off when a concert stranger here was trying to get me on acid. I had to look it up to check but acid is LSD which is a strong strain of weed if I looked that up right. Appears legal but not my thing. Plus I'd have to navigate the side effects and some people don't take those things seriously enough.
I placed an Uber Eats order from Jerk at Nite that allowed me to sample three different dishes: the salmon Rasta pasta, the curry chicken, and the mac and cheese. This review does not speak to the service or ambiance of Jerk at Nite. These meals were ate on two separate occasions. Salmon Rasta Pasta: This dish was a satisfactory experience but didn't quite hit the mark of excellence. The salmon was cooked properly--moist on the inside with a lightly crisp exterior, but the fishy taste was very overwhelming. However, the Rasta pasta gave everything that it was supposed to give. The dish promised vibrant Caribbean flavors, in addition to an amazing sauce that had the appropriate depth and spiciness expected from the jerk seasoning, and the pasta itself was cooked to perfection. Curry Chicken: This dish was the highlight for me. The chicken was tender and well-marinated, soaking up the rich and aromatic curry sauce. The spices were well-balanced, offering a good heat that was potent yet not overpowering, which allowed the natural flavors of the chicken to shine through. The curry was accompanied by a side of rice that perfectly absorbed the sauce, making for delightful bites. This dish was a delightful representation of Caribbean cuisine. I did not like that the rice had a buttered taste. Mac and Cheese: Unfortunately, this classic side dish was a letdown. The mac and cheese lacked the creamy, cheesy richness you would expect. The texture was unusually grainy, and there was a noticeable lack of seasoning, which left it tasting bland and unappetizing. Additionally, the top layer was not adequately broiled, missing that desirable crispy cheese crust that often characterizes a good mac and cheese. Overall, Jerk at Nite offers a mixed dining experience. While the curry chicken is a must-try for anyone enjoying Caribbean flavors, the salmon Rasta pasta and the mac and cheese could benefit from some improvements in flavor and texture. I would return for the curry chicken but might skip the sides unless they undergo some refinement.
I'm giving two stars because the food is decent but this is literally the MOST poorly ran business! The hours aren't accurate. You gotta call 20 times to get someone on the phone. The workers are careless. Ordered from grub hub and got half my order and half of that was wrong... do yourself a favor and drive a little further to Jam Doung. The food and service is WAY better.
I've been a visitor of Jerk at Nite a couple of times. I really like the oxtails, Rasta pasta, and the jerk wings and Mac and cheese. The service is polite and the food comes out fast.
The food was ok...not the best I've had. The service was terrible because some female was very rude to the customers about where to stand in line when it was only a few of us walking in when they opened. The time of opening was 5 p.m but when we arrived they had no food prepared and failed to have other options of food. For the price we paid we would've expected better service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beef Patties, Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas
I enjoyed the food. The service is phenomenal. The customer service is cool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to say thank you for the amazing salmon jerk tacos! I haven't stopped thinking about them and that's good for you because I'll be back but for me I should be able to cub my cravings. The staff was busy and didn't mess up my order which is always great. Didn't stay to eat but it was clean. Parking sucked... the club as open next door so parking was blocked off. I double parked but that up to you. Ask for extra white jerk sauce I think that's what it was on the side... you'll thank me later. Oh and did I tell you I got and peas and didn't realize it came with my order so that was a pleasant surprise I'll be back and so should you.
Had the shrimp and chicken pasta. It did not taste the same as it did a couple of years ago. It was okay. I couldn't even eat it I ended up throwing it away.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Reggae Rasta Pasta Half Chix Half Salmon
Restaurantji Recommends
Wow .. I was waiting for them to finish their new one In Baltimore but couldn’t wait .. I was not disappointed.. friendly staff, clean and fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Chicken And, Mac N Cheese, Jerk Box N Mac
Great food, I ordered the pasta pasta (half n half) jerk chicken only, Mac n cheese, beef patty and Coco bread. The food that made it into the bag was very good. However, I wish I could comment on the Mac n cheese, but they never packed it.I downgraded this location for the following reasons:1- quality control - the restaurant should always ensure items paid for make it into the bag/shipment....always ensure your customer gets exactly what they paid for full stop. Especially if you seal the bag with staples....that's giving a false impression that you guarantee the contents. A customer should not have to go behind your process.2- phone - rings off the hook, to the occasional being answered, and hung right back up. Unbelievable consistency in this area.The food is very good but please do better in the above areas.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
They ain’t never open when they say they are. It’s Friday night and they not even open. Supposed to close at 2 or 3. This is the 4th time I came up here and they have been close
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
This is one of the WORST places I have eaten from ever in my life. The Mac and cheese are horrible and made from the wrong noodles. The rice was mushy and wet and the salmon was undercooked. I got food poisoning and couldn’t eat or drink anything. We paid $30 for platters we didn’t eat. The woman who checked us out was rushing us, rolling her eyes, huffing and puffing and RUDE. I’ll never be back here and make sure to let everyone know about this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
5 stars all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5