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The Jerk Pit: Restaurant Reviews

9078 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
301-982-5375
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Ranked #21 of 50 restaurants in College Park
Price range: $5 - $15
Cuisines: Jamaican
Most recent review
- Oct 11, 2012
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Beltsville, Maryland
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Food was decent but didn't wow me”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

Food was just OK. Well cooked but the seasoning seemed like they just dumped it on top after it was cooked instead of marinating it throughout the process. Some of the staff could be more costumer service oriented.

Visited October 2012
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Woodbridge, Virginia
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“Awesome per game lunch!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012 via mobile

Great vibe! Just got our food and it is incredible!!! Ordered the chicken sampler, a jerk chicken sandwich, Mac and cheese, and a beef party. All of it was the appropriate spice level and ever so flavorful. My bill including two wines, and three sodas was under $35. We traveled about 40 minutes to get here and would gladly do it again tomorrow. Just remember that the Jamaican culture is slow and easy. Don't expect hovering servers or quick service.

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Greenville, South Carolina
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“Awesome Baby”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2012

This place was fantastic. Best food I have had in several years. I wish I would be in town tomorrow night so I could go back.

Visited July 2012
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“Excellent Jamaican food!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Very casual, intimate atmosphere... Red Stripes Heineken's, good reggae music. The jerk chicken was outstanding, hot with just the right seasoning, exactly as I remembered from my trip to Jamaica many years ago. My friends had the fresh fish of the night - they said it was really wonderful. Service was a tiny bit slow, but we arrived late in the evening. The cook prepared everything fresh just for us. Will definitely visit again. They have nice outdoor seating for summer nights. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a unique dining experience!

  • Visited April 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Dort Washington, MD
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“Good Jamaican food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Escoveitch filet was excellent. Jerk chicken patties were tasty but thin and they were out shrimp patties. Will try again.

  • Visited April 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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