Irie Jerk: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything people ask us about Fort Lauderdale's family-owned Jamaican restaurant: where we are, when we're open, what to order, delivery and catering.

Where is Irie Jerk Restaurant?

6472 NW 5th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, just off Oakland Park Blvd near I-95, minutes from Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Phone (954) 664-7825.

What are Irie Jerk's hours?

Monday to Wednesday 11 AM-5 PM, Thursday 11 AM-7 PM, Friday 11 AM-11 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Online ordering follows the same hours.

What is Irie Jerk known for?

Jerk chicken cooked over the grill with our own jerk marinade, braised oxtail, curry goat, escovitch snapper, Cajun shrimp, and rotating daily specials like stew peas with pigtail, country-style chicken and cow foot. Sides include rice and peas, festival, bammy, plantains and mac and cheese.

Is Irie Jerk authentic Jamaican food?

Yes. It is a family-owned Jamaican kitchen in Fort Lauderdale cooking traditional recipes (bone-in curry, slow-braised oxtail, escovitch and brown-stew fish) the way they are made in Jamaica.

Does Irie Jerk deliver?

Yes. Order at iriejerkfl.com/menu for delivery by Irie Jerk's own drivers across Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Wilton Manors, Tamarac, Sunrise, Plantation, Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek. The delivery fee is quoted at checkout based on distance. Irie Jerk is also on Uber Eats and DoorDash, where menu prices are higher.

Can I order online for pickup?

Yes, at iriejerkfl.com/menu. Pickup orders are usually ready in 15-25 minutes. Ordering direct avoids third-party app fees and gets you the lowest online price.

Does Irie Jerk cater?

Yes. Full and half trays of jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, rice and peas and more for parties, offices and events across Broward County. Order at iriejerkfl.com/catering with at least 24 hours' notice, or call (954) 664-7825.

How spicy is the jerk chicken?

Medium. Real scotch bonnet heat with smoke and allspice, but balanced enough for most people. Ask for extra jerk sauce if you like it hotter.

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes: a veggie plate, Rasta pasta, steamed and roasted vegetables, salads, rice and peas, festival and plantains.

What's the best thing to order for a first visit?

Jerk chicken with rice and peas and festival, or the braised oxtail. On Fridays, the seafood soup.

Why order direct instead of Uber Eats or DoorDash?

Lower prices (no 30% marketplace markup), the full menu including daily specials, and your money stays with a local family business. Direct orders also go straight to the kitchen display, so they are made fresh when you order.