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Best Jamaican Food in St. Catharines

Curry goat and oxtail on Welland Avenue
Experience The Taste of the Caribbean

Experience The Taste of the Caribbean

It is said that you could spend your whole life island hopping, and you will be unable to sample the vast array of island specialties; at Jamrock Irie Jerk we have taken the task to bring the island cuisines to you.
Stew Chicken

Stew Chicken

We simmer knobs of beef oxtail for hours in our homemade oxtail sauce with lima beans. It comes with two sides, and rice and peas goes well with that gravy.
Curry chicken roti

Curry chicken roti

The roti shell is warm and soft, with crushed chickpeas between the layers. Inside is boneless curried chicken with carrots and potatoes.
Let us cater your event!

Let us cater your event!

We also offer catering services for gatherings, parties, and special events.

Soup changes by the day

Monday: Fish
 Tuesday: Chicken Wednesday: Beef
 Thursday: Red Peas
 Friday: Goat Head
 Saturday: Chicken Foot
About Michelle

About Michelle

Michelle Berryman cooks the flagship dishes of her birth nation, Jamaica, five days a week at our Welland Avenue takeout spot. She took over the kitchen when the plan changed, and the whole story is on our story page.

Just picked up a chicken roti and beef stew. First time here and to say it was delicious is an understatement. So tasty and a good full serving. Can’t wait to go back. Also the lady blessed me with a festival to try ( sweet bread donut kinda thing). So yummy.

Annette F.

The customer service stood out from the moment I arrived. The seating area was impeccably clean, creating a welcoming atmosphere. However, the real star of the evening was the BBQ chicken. It was bursting with flavor and spices, easily the best I've had in a very long time. I'm eagerly looking forward to my next visit, thanks to this memorable experience.

M M.

God bless the food here! I love it. Only missing some extra spicy to the curry goat but absolutely delicious. Kudos to the cooks and team there.

Shehan D.

Fooooood!!! Omg the fooooood! The best Caribbean my sons & I have had! We ordered oxtail, jerk chicken, roti. ALL dishes were outstanding & portions were big! I’m not often in St. Catharine’s but you can bet I will be back!!

Tammy L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Jamrock Irie Jerk is known for Jamaican food seasoned with Caribbean spices. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Oxtail: Jamaican-style oxtail simmered slowly for hours in a homemade gravy with lima beans, served with two sides of your choice.
  • Curry Goat: Tender goat meat slow-cooked with curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, thyme and Scotch bonnet pepper, served with two sides of your choice.
  • Jerk Chicken Breast: Marinated chicken breast, baked and grilled with jerk seasoning, served with two sides of your choice.
  • Stew Beef: Slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich, thick gravy with Caribbean spices, served with two sides of your choice.
  • Curry Chicken: Chicken simmered in a Jamaican curry of onion, garlic, thyme and island spices, served with two sides of your choice.
  • Chicken Roti: A soft flatbread layered with crushed chickpeas and filled with boneless curried chicken, potatoes and carrots in curry spices.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Jamaican jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and Caribbean favorites, from stuffed roti to escovitch fish in St. Catharines.

  • Caribbean Food: Caribbean favorites range from jerk meats and hearty stews to stuffed roti, fish, fried plantain, and rum cake. Examples include Jerk Pork, Stew Peas/Pigtail, Shrimp Roti, Escovitch Snapper, Fried Plantain, and Jamaican Rum Cake.
  • Jamaican Food: Jamaican cooking takes center stage with jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail, ackee with saltfish, and savory patties. Examples include Jerk Chicken Leg, Curry Goat, Oxtail, Ackee & Saltfish, and Beef Patty - Spicy.
  • Chicken: Chicken comes jerk-seasoned, fried, curried, or brown-stewed, with roti, wraps, salads, and poutine offering more ways to enjoy it. Examples include Jerk Chicken Breast, Brown Stew Chicken, Fried Chicken Leg, Curry Chicken, Chicken Medley Roti, and Jerk Chicken Poutine.
  • Jerk Chicken: Jerk-seasoned chicken spans breast and leg portions, barbecue variations, wraps, salads, and poutine, with a children's portion available. Examples include Jerk Chicken Leg, Jerk Chicken Breast, BBQ Jerk Chicken Leg, Jerk Chick Wrap, Jerk Breast Salad, and Kids Jerk Chicken Leg.
  • Seafood: Seafood dishes feature brown-stewed and escovitch fish, pepper shrimp in curry, shrimp-filled roti, and ackee with saltfish. Examples include Snapper Fish - Brown Stew, Escovitch King Fish, Curry Pepper Shrimp, Shrimp Roti, and Ackee & Saltfish.

Additionally, explore Curry, Fish, Fried Chicken, and Drinks.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Jamrock Irie Jerk offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Riverside Manors, Stella Niagara, Niagara University, Collingwood Estates, Youngstown Estates, and Rumsey Ridge.

Our location

Map showing the location of Jamrock Irie Jerk on 250 Welland Avenue in St. Catharines
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