Authentic Jerk Restaurant and Grill - Ithaca (NY)

5 /5 Arthur: I discovered Authentic Jerk at Center Ithaca several months ago and have been returning every week since my first meal. As someone who has traveled to Jamaica for my vacations almost every year since 2000, I can tell you with all sincerity that Authentic Jerks food is just as tasty and high quality as the food served in the best restaurants in Jamaica. Its clear that they dont skip any steps in their preparation, as the spices and seasonings are authentic, and all the dishes are extremely well prepared. Since chicken is the only meat I consume, I normally order the curry chicken or stew chicken, and its always very tender and ready to fall off the bone served with delicious gravy. The rice and peas are well seasoned, and the collard greens and cabbage are steamed nicely with subtle Jamaican spices. The fried plantain, mac n cheese and festival (fried dough) are always good as well. Manners and respect to Authentic Jerk!

5 /5 Christina Freeman: I drove 45 minutes to try this place and it was well worth it! The oxtail was so good and tender, they could have gave me the whole pot of cabbage it was so tasty lol…I enjoyed everything! I was pleasantly surprised they give you macaroni and cheese as a side as well. I stuffed my face it was so good.

5 /5 Amy Won: At long long last! Ive been driving to nearby towns for Jamaican but we finally have our very own and boy is it good! I tried the brown stew chicken lunch special and it comes with generous serving of rice and peas and chicken and some stir fry cabbage, and also a Jamaican soft drink! All so delicious! The homemade hot sauce is fruity, sweet and yummy spicy. They have the works - jerk, oxtail, curry goat and also a nice selection of hard to find Jamaican groceries like canned ackee and callaloo. Cant wait to go back and try the other options!! Please everyone go eat there and keep this gem open!

5 /5 Kimberly N: Oh my goodness the curry goat with rice and beans and collard greens was soooo good. Very flavorful and the meat was so tender. Huge portions too. One medium size was plenty for me and my mom. My dad liked his curry chicken pastry too.

5 /5 cgorange: This place is a mostly undiscovered gem. High quality food and friendly service. Great sides, including Rice and Peas, cabbage and carrots, and Mac and Cheese