The Real Jerk Restaurant

Name: The Real Jerk Restaurant
Address: 842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4M 1Y7
Telephone: (416) 463-6055
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

15 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Caribbean

842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y7

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

The Real Jerk Restaurant in Toronto, Ontario has been a city favorite for more than 30 years. Offering authentic Caribbean cuisine in a setting that is distinctly reminiscent of the West Indies, it has a basic concept of good times and good food. The menu at The Real Jerk Restaurant is full of familiar favorites to those who know about Caribbean cuisine. Appetizers include jerk wings, pepper shrimp, plantain, dumplings and fritters. There are soups and salads, but the centerpiece of the restaurant has to be the different roti options and extensive side dishes that make your dining experience at The Real Jerk Restaurant as authentic as an island holiday.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, Jamaican, Soul food
Phone number
(416) 463-6055
Website
http://www.therealjerk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lilieth Pottinger
Catering
We cater to groups of all sizes as we take you and your party to the island in the sun. We offer personalized menus for your event. Party Trays available. Large individual roti orders available Call for catering 416-463-6055 Lily
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, The Real Jerk Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y7
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Cross street
Gerrard Street East and Carlaw Ave
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Irie-Okee Thursdays
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

1/4 Jerk ChickenCA$12.50
1/2 Jerk ChickenCA$16.50
1/2 Rack Jerk RibsCA$16.50
Full Rack Jerk RibsCA$26.00
Jerk PorkCA$12.50
OxtailCA$16.00
Curry ChickenCA$13.00
Curry GoatCA$14.00
Fried ChickenCA$10.50
Stew chickenCA$11.00
Jerk Chicken* / Pork ComboCA$16.00
Jerk Chicken* / Curry Chicken ComboCA$16.00
Jerk Chicken* / Oxtail ComboCA$17.00
Jerk Chicken* / Curry Goat ComboCA$16.00
Jerk Chicken* / Ribs ComboCA$18.00
Jerk Pork* / Oxtail ComboCA$17.00
Fried Chicken /Oxtail ComboCA$15.00

Seafood & Vegetarian Entrees

Served with Rice & Peas or White Rice & coleslaw.

Escovitch FishCA$16.00
Ackee & Cod FishCA$16.00
Curry ShrimpCA$16.00
Curry VegetableCA$11.00
Curry Chick Pea & PotatoCA$11.00

Side Orders

1/4 Jerk Chicken*CA$6.50
1/2 Jerk Chicken*CA$12.00
Whole Jerk Chicken*CA$23.00
1/2 Rack Jerk RibsCA$12.00
Full Rack Jerk RibsCA$23.00
1/2 Lb Jerk PorkCA$8.00
1 Lb Jerk PorkCA$15.00
OxtailCA$12.00
Curry ChickenCA$9.00
Curry GoatCA$10.00
Fried ChickenCA$5.50
Stew ChickenCA$5.50
Escovitched FishCA$11.00
Mixed VeggiesCA$7.00
Curry PotatoCA$6.00
Ackee & Cod FishCA$12.00
Rice & PeasCA$5.00

What 15 people are saying

The Real Jerk Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Orlando9 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 1, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They took a reservation and we went all the way there and it was closed :(
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EricG
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on July 28, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was good as always. We had not been to the new location, having eaten there last in 2008. Our server "Future" was very friendly, prompt, and knew the menu inside and out. We eat there each time we come to Toronto and will be back. I even took a take out order to a friend back home (Harrisburg, Pa) who could not make the trip.
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DebiS
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on July 26, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was perfect other than our waitress was constantly taking away our empties right at the moment they finished....and one time when we got back from our waitress took our water glasses.
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KarenN
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was delicious. Great variety on the menu. I took my three grandchildren to Toronto as a graduation gift and The Real Jerk was tops on one of their lists. My grandson who is 16 yrs old tipped our waiter (Jamaican with braids and great teeth) $20 which he took from the $100 he had to spend on himself for the three days we spent in Toronto. I was touched by his generosity. Our waiter was wonderful and took time to chat and have fun with us. This was one of our most memorable times we spent in Toronto. Loved the atmosphere and even though the food was hotter than the children were used to they loved it and the experience that we all had. I will tell this story many times over. Thank you.
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JojosPicks
Montreal30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place so much. The food is fantastic! The quality for the price is excellent. Great music I'll be back !!!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto3 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 27, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Sloooow. Had a reservation for 6:00. Unfortunately at 7:20 still no food out to us. A party of 2. When we asked our waiter if it would be much longer for our entrees. He replied by saying. " nah, they haven't even started your food yet" I was very disappointed. The thing that bothered me most about this experience was seeing people come in off the street to order take out. And being served within a half hour. Not sure what the problem with this place is. But after my experience I won't be trying it again.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was too slow we had our appointment at 8:45 pm but the food was served only by 10:00 pm by that time we lost our appetite . Curry goat rice and peas and wings are recommended .
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
1.0
Dined on February 27, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
we went there on Friday for dinner. We were seated on time, however, we were not informed that the service in the kitchen was slow that day. We ended up waiting for 2 hours for our food to arrive. I have never waited this long ever and we were so tempted to leave but they kept telling us the food was almost ready. It wasn't just us but every table had no food and people were complaining. The food was good but after that experience I will think twice before recommending this place. They did not even bother to provide any discount because of the delays.
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JillH
Toronto11 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love this place!
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Fwmykigi
Toronto5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food.. Servers are friendly.... Vibrant easy going place. I eat here once a month.
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The Real Jerk Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y7

Additional information

Cross street
Gerrard Street East and Carlaw Ave
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, Jamaican, Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lilieth Pottinger
Entertainment
Irie-Okee Thursdays
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.therealjerk.com/
Phone number
(416) 463-6055
Catering
We cater to groups of all sizes as we take you and your party to the island in the sun. We offer personalized menus for your event. Party Trays available. Large individual roti orders available Call for catering 416-463-6055 Lily
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, The Real Jerk Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs.

The Real Jerk Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Appetizers

1 Lb Jerk WingsCA$11.99

Pepper ShrimpCA$11.99

PlantainCA$3.00

Cod FrittersCA$4.00

Banana FrittersCA$3.50

DumplingCA$1.50

2 Dumplings & GravyCA$4.00

PattiesCA$2.00

Soups & Salads

Chicken SoupCA$4.00

Red Pea SoupCA$4.25

ColeslawCA$3.00

Tossed SaladCA$3.00

Jerk chicken SaladCA$8.50

Jerk Shrimp SaladCA$11.50

Roti

Chicken RotiCA$9.50

Goat RotiCA$9.50

Chick Pea RotiCA$9.00

Lentil RotiCA$8.50

Curry Vegetable RotiCA$9.00

Potato RotiCA$8.00

Shrimp RotiCA$11.00

Meat Entrees

1/4 Jerk ChickenCA$12.50

1/2 Jerk ChickenCA$16.50

1/2 Rack Jerk RibsCA$16.50

Full Rack Jerk RibsCA$26.00

Jerk PorkCA$12.50

OxtailCA$16.00

Curry ChickenCA$13.00

Curry GoatCA$14.00

Fried ChickenCA$10.50

Stew chickenCA$11.00

Jerk Chicken* / Pork ComboCA$16.00

Jerk Chicken* / Curry Chicken ComboCA$16.00

Jerk Chicken* / Oxtail ComboCA$17.00

Jerk Chicken* / Curry Goat ComboCA$16.00

Jerk Chicken* / Ribs ComboCA$18.00

Jerk Pork* / Oxtail ComboCA$17.00

Fried Chicken /Oxtail ComboCA$15.00

Seafood & Vegetarian Entrees

Escovitch FishCA$16.00

Ackee & Cod FishCA$16.00

Curry ShrimpCA$16.00

Curry VegetableCA$11.00

Curry Chick Pea & PotatoCA$11.00

Side Orders

1/4 Jerk Chicken*CA$6.50

1/2 Jerk Chicken*CA$12.00

Whole Jerk Chicken*CA$23.00

1/2 Rack Jerk RibsCA$12.00

Full Rack Jerk RibsCA$23.00

1/2 Lb Jerk PorkCA$8.00

1 Lb Jerk PorkCA$15.00

OxtailCA$12.00

Curry ChickenCA$9.00

Curry GoatCA$10.00

Fried ChickenCA$5.50

Stew ChickenCA$5.50

Escovitched FishCA$11.00

Mixed VeggiesCA$7.00

Curry PotatoCA$6.00

Ackee & Cod FishCA$12.00

Rice & PeasCA$5.00

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