I've been wanting to try this place for a long time, (especially with all the media hype around its impending closure - www.savetherealjerk.com - sign the petition!), and I finally got my opportunity when a friend of mine organized a get-together at the famed Caribbean-themed hot spot.
When I walked into the restaurant I felt like I was transported to a tiki bar at a Jamaican resort. Friendly waiters, and a smiling bartender made me feel right at home.
I ordered a Jerk Chicken-Curry Goat Combo Plate, with a side of rice and peas, and coleslaw. The Chicken was juicy and tender, and the goat was spicy and succulent. The food was flavourful and tangy - I savoured each piece, gnawing and sucking every piece of meat off of the bone.
Not only was the food great, but the little restaurant had an amazing vibe. It was a Thursday night, and the start of a long weekend, so the owners organized a karaoke night, or what they liked to call "irie-okie". The house DJ invited guests to come to the front of the restaurant and belt out their favourite reggae vibes. The owner even grabbed the mic and entertained us with a song and a dance.
The Real Jerk is definitely a hidden gem, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be around for years to come.