The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y7, Canada
Phone: (416) 463-6055
Website: http://www.therealjerk.com/
The Real Jerk Restaurant in Toronto is a 4.1-star Bar restaurant with 2,605 Google reviews, known for Jerk Pork and Oxtail.
Why we love it
- Jamaican with Caribbean flair
- Located near Near Gerrard St E and Carlaw Ave
- Lively atmosphere, live music/karaoke, takeout available
- Table service with attentive staff (sometimes inconsistent)
- Jamaican with Caribbean flair
- Located near Near Gerrard St E and Carlaw Ave
- Lively atmosphere, live music/karaoke, takeout available
- Table service with attentive staff (sometimes inconsistent)
What to Order
Jerk Pork
This classic Jamaican dish features tender pork, seasoned with a flavorful jerk marinade, often served with traditional sides.
"Everything was tender and flavourful! I can’t wait to go back!"
Michael Dover
Oxtail
A rich and savory stew made with slow-cooked oxtail, known for its tender meat and deeply flavored gravy.
"Delicious oxtail! It was tender and perfectly seasoned. Really hit the spot! 👌"
Julie FitzGerald
Rice and Peas
A staple side dish in Jamaican cuisine, consisting of rice cooked with kidney beans and coconut milk, offering a creamy and savory accompaniment.
"Rice and peas seasoned well."
CHERYL Palmer
Inside Scoop
- Karaoke and Irie Okie nights are popular and add to the lively atmosphere.
- Service can be inconsistent, with some experiencing long wait times or inattentive staff.
- The food quality can vary, with some dishes being excellent and others disappointing.
- The restaurant can be quite dark and the music loud, making conversation a bit challenging.
- Takeout orders have also shown inconsistency in quality and portion sizes.