The Perfect Jerk

“Food was very good and the service is very nice everything was a 10/10 will be back 🙌🏽.”

Kiesha Hoskins

Jan 2026

“It’s worth the drive from any part of the country, the staff is super friendly, and if you thought...”

It’s worth the drive from any part of the country, the staff is super friendly, and if you thought that was the best part wait till you try the food, everything is literally the perfect jerk Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10

Avion3333

Oct 2025

“Was hungry and wanted something to pick up on my way home and found this gem Support local neighborhood spots.”

Was hungry and wanted something to pick up on my way home and found this gem Support local neighborhood spots! This place doesn't disappoint Great portion sizes, friendly service, food is scrumptious

JG Gomez

Feb 2025

“Some of the best Jamaican food I’ve had in Chicago.”

Some of the best Jamaican food I’ve had in Chicago! Everything is on point especially the Rasta pasta, jerk sauce and even on how tender the chicken is. William and Andrea were very patience and helpful on what we would like from the menu, but now I know I have try everything!

Eric Garcia

Dec 2024

“The food was AMAZING.”

The food was AMAZING! We had the oxtails, cabbage, chicken tips, and Rasta pasta. The oxtails had us both in a chokehold. They were so flavorful and big! Our second favorite were the jerked chicken tips; they were flavorful, tender, and delicious! The staff was polite and a gentleman came out twice while we were there just to greet the growing crowd of customers and ask how we were all doing. The only thing is the prices are a bit high for some; we paid $101.00 for two oxtail dinners, a side of small chicken tips and two sodas. BUT we didn’t leave with any regrets. We had extra food to take home.

Ms. Jamila Dillard

Nov 2024

“Took my son there for the first time tonight.”

Took my son there for the first time tonight. We live in River Forest and Oak Park. The food is absolutely delicious…..so much flavor they give you really good portions. Highly recommended!! We paid $47 for a lot of food, enough for four people. That includes beverages.

Carlo Cooper

Nov 2024

“I was really craving jerk food and found this great spot.”

I was really craving jerk food and found this great spot. They have a big menu with lots of interesting options. I wasn't sure what to get, so they kindly gave me some jerk chicken to try. It was delicious, so I ordered a plate with yam, roasted pasta, and red beans and rice. The portions were huge, and the food was amazing.

John Thomas

Jun 2024

“There are plenty of places to go in the City but the real and best experience for both great...”

There are plenty of places to go in the City but the real and best experience for both great Jamaican classic cuisine and Jamaican Fusion is in one location only: Perfect Jerk. From the oxtail dinner to the Jamaican fried rice/eggrolls everything is flavorful and delicious. Get up and come and get it!!

Kevin Wade

May 2024

“This is dope quick serve type Jerk spot.”

This is dope quick serve type Jerk spot. Service was amazing, soon as we walked in the owner greeted us and gave us some samples of jerk tips that were so good. FORSURE coming back for that. Ok so we ordered a half jerk chicken with red beans and rice, a Cesar salad, Rasta pasta, and the jerk chicken fried rice. Jerk chicken was great, the best that can be made that’s not wood fired. The Cesar salad could hold its own anywhere, and the Rasta pasta was DELICIOUS. The star of the show tho was the jerk chicken fried rice. OH MY GOD I’m glad my mom wasn’t here cause she would’ve got slapped it was soooo good 🤣. I will absolutely be back to this place because the food and service was amazing. This place is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Jason Powell

May 2024

“10/10 I would recommend, this food was delicious and we also had red beans rice not pictured.”

10/10 I would recommend, this food was delicious and we also had red beans rice not pictured. Tips were cooked to perfection & pasta was moist & you could taste every ingredient PERFECTLY. We also got ice cream & slice of cake, which my daughter loved lol. The atmosphere was also nice. One of the cooks came out to talk to us just a nice guy overall, they will definitely be seeing us back.

Kianna M

Apr 2024

“Was recommended to try this place while traveling to Chicago and all I can say is I am very...”

Was recommended to try this place while traveling to Chicago and all I can say is I am very impressed by the quality of food and customer service, definitely did not disappoint. Absolutely incredible people who were very kind to us from the second we walked in and they were generous with the portions of food we were given. I ordered the chicken Alfredo and it was hands down the best I ever tried in my LIFE. My boyfriend ordered the veggie jerk fried rice and Rasta pasta. We drove an hour after leaving from there and our food was still hot and delicious when we got back to the hotel to eat. Spectacular service and I will definitely have to come back out here just to try this delicious food again. Come try them out, the only thing you’ll regret is not ordering enough food. Yum!

Mariah Scott

Mar 2024

“Had the LAMB CHOPS was very skeptical only cus this place has been here for a min and I think it...”

Had the LAMB CHOPS was very skeptical only cus this place has been here for a min and I think it was some other restaurant not sure!!!!!!! 😳😳😳 the lamb was great the wings were small but I was only focused on my lamb chops. The flavor was great tender plus I love the fat part of the lamb chops omg I'm not a big veggie guy but the cabbage has a nice spice to it that gives it some kick red beans and rice plus gravy are a nice option but Mac and cheese aren't dry so the mini spice kick from those are good to. The wings had a smokey taste to them so that's good!!!!! Had a cream soda that hit the spot also my gurl says the Mac was salty to her so ladies it might be that way to you I'm a meat guy so everything else is cool to Have but for me not a must WILL BE BACK

Trell019

Jul 2023