Best places for jerk chicken in Harlem
Every place in Harlem where reviewers actually named the jerk chicken — 24 of them, 9 with a Sweet Score. Top of the list is Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant on 95; Charles Pan-Fried Chicken takes second with 89. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 76% of the places here. Places here also get named for oxtail, curry goat and mac and cheese.
- Median Sweet Score here: 33
- Typical place carries 170 ratings
- 21 deliver
- 4 take reservations
- 2 have outdoor seating
- 11 open for breakfast
Jerk House Caribbean RestaurantTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 502 ratings.
Charles Pan-Fried ChickenTop 25%
Top 10% in New York County, on 2,606 ratings.
Island Grill Harlem Modern Caribbean KitchenTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 865 ratings behind it.
Jerk House Caribbean RestaurantTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,470 ratings behind it.
Kingston Bakery HarlemTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 636 ratings behind it.
The Edge HarlemLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Exquisite VibezLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Patrick's on the HillLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
One Stop Patty ShopLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Fork & Key
Island Crave
Amy Ruth's
Wats On Your Plate
Wat's On Your Plate 2
King Barka
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
Deli Boyz
Rusty's Flavor
Island Cuisine and Smoothie Bar
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
King Barka
King Barka
Island Spice Grill Caribbean Cuisine
Taste of Jamaica
That’s all 24 of them ✦
What else Harlem is known for
jerk chicken in Harlem, briefly
What is the best jerk chicken in Harlem?
Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 502 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many jerk chicken are there in Harlem?
We track 24. 9 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does jerk chicken cost in Harlem?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 76% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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