The Jerk Center

Tarpon Springs, FL · Caribbean restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Tarpon Springs
#17
of 127 restaurants
City Percentile
58%
rating percentile
Address
The Jerk Center, 405 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone
(727) 940-5343
Website
www.facebook.com/theJerkCenterTarponSprings
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Jerk Center is a restaurant located in Tarpon Springs, FL. It is one of 127 restaurants listed in Tarpon Springs. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Tarpon Springs city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #17 of 127 restaurants in Tarpon Springs. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Jerk Center

Jamaican restaurant with great flavor and caribbean authentic taste

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
SundayClosed
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Matthew Blackburn · Dec 2025

The Jerk Center is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, Marvin was incredibly friendly and welcoming with the kind of hospitality that immediately makes you feel at home. My son ordered the curried goat, and I had the ribs. We both chose rice and peas and steamed cabbage for our sides. For appetizers, we shared jerk wings, coco bread, plantains, and a beef patty that was generously filled, piping hot, and had just the right amount of spice. Let me tell you, the coco bread didn’t stand a chance as my son happily sopped up every last bit of that curried goat with it. The jerk gravy I poured over my rice and peas was outstandingly rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Everything was seasoned just right, and you could truly taste that it was made with love and care. I eat all o

★★★★★ 5.0 Natalya Musallam · Jan 2026

If you're looking for authentic, home-cooked comfort food made with love... look no further. The chef here is passionate about serving up the best Jamaican flavors around. Highly recommend the oxtail and goat. The chicken wings are fall off the bone delicious. Prices are fantastic for the portion sizes. Give it a try and youll be hooked! My husband says it feels like leaving your moms house after a full meal

★★★★★ 5.0 Picha M · Feb 2025

The best Jamaican food in town! :)) I always order to go through Ubereats, but one day I would love to dine in at the restaurant! :)) Everything was phenomenal!!! ;)) My favorites were bbq ribs, brown stew chicken, oxtails, curry goat, curry chicken, jerk chicken, Omg I loved everything! lol Their ‘Festivals’ dessert is so addictive as well! :)) Loved it!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jas Stan · Feb 2026

This was my first time in and had the ribs which were fantastic! I also tried the curry and I literally could put that on anything it was insanely flavorful and addictive! I’m going back tomorrow for lunch. Also I’d like to recognize and thank Marvin who is a great guy and really made it an even better experience! Adding this to my regular visit list without a doubt.

★★★★★ 5.0 John Doe · Aug 2025

I’ve been coming here for over a decade and the food never disappoints. The aesthetic of the restaurant is great and feels authentic. Normally, I get the curry goat or the jerk chicken, but today I got the oxtail - it was so tender and delicious. Everything is cooked to perfection with the right amount of spices, giving the food many different layers of flavor. Portion size on lunch is very fair. Do yourself a favor and swing in to grab a bite after a long day spent relaxing on the beach. You won’t regret it!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Healthy Options

Services

Caribbean restaurant

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