Jerk N Go

3.7
488 reviews

About

Jamaican Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Jerk N Go
234 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN
46410, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
488 reviews
5 stars
265
4 stars
54
3 stars
35
2 stars
25
1 star
109

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

The food quality is inconsistent, with some customers praising the jerk chicken and other dishes, while others report dry or bland meals.

Service Issues

Many reviews highlight poor service, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Atmosphere

The restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere with music and a bar, but some customers find it too loud or uninviting from the outside.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers feel that the prices are high relative to portion sizes and food quality.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negatives, many customers express satisfaction with the food and service during certain visits, indicating potential for improvement.
  • JK
    Joe Kosiek
    Nov 15, 2025
    1.0
    Placed an online order for curry chicken and curry goat for pickup. Recieved a text confirming order would be ready at 6:04 pm. Got there at 6:02. Walked in they asked my name is told them and they said would be a couple of minutes. Sat there for 25 minutes watched many orders be given out. Sitting 8 feet from the front desk. Went up to front desk and they said "oh we cancelled that order we out of goat and the plantains". Me "Why didn't you text me call me tell me when i got here and sat for 25 minutes" them: "Sorry we out of what you ordered" the worst service I have ever recieved and the counter staff seemed pissed at me when I asked them how long were they going to let me sit there before telling me? (I was the only person waiting). Unprofessional and rude. Never again
  • GM
    Gene McBeath
    Nov 10, 2025
    4.0
    I've been living in NW Indiana for years and have always traveled outside the area to find some good jerk cuisine, and driven past this too many times to mention because from the outside it looks like it's closed down or not getting business, but ohhhh how I was SO WRONG! this place is a diamond in the rough. As soon as I got out my truck I was met with the hypnotizing aroma of some good jerk! lol!. I entered the facility somewhat skeptical but upon entering I was surprised beyond belief. This place has a nice sized bar, flatscreens to watch the games, plenty of seating, and it's spacious. I was going to take photos of the interior but I didn't want to seem like I was being weird. The food was definitely on point. I ordered, what I thought was a jerk 🐔 and 🐟 combo, but instead got jerk 🐔 and brown stewed 🐔, jerk rib-tips, and the jerk pasta with 🍤 Maybe there was a communication error when I was ordering but oh well! My dishes came with rice and beans, cabbage, corn, and candied yams...and all of it was FIE! NOT 🔥! (like the youngin's like to say), but FIE!. The only thing I'd say that was a no-go for my food what the jerk sauce. It tasted too much like vinegar, it was too loose and not thick like I'm used to from other jerk establishments, and didn't pair well with my food. They need to work on that. If the sauce was on point and they had the sweet plantains they most definitely would've got the 5 ⭐️ award. I keep walkerswood and other jerk seasonings on hand so making my own jerk sauce isn't an issue. I'll be back though. There's too much that I haven't tried yet on the menu.
  • LH
    Luke Hodorowski
    Nov 6, 2025
    4.0
    i got 1/2 jerk chicken dark, it was fall off the bone tender, juicy and had just the right amount of spice. i had mac and cheese witch had a nice cheese pull, good flavor and the candied yams were also real good
  • JL
    Ju Bugs World lionofjudahenterprises
    Nov 5, 2025
    1.0
    My experience was good the food was horrible 😩. I would like to know where the cook is from because it sure can't be Jamaica.
  • JR
    Jennifer Ruiz-Vasquez
    Oct 29, 2025
    5.0
    By far the best food in Merrillville In!!!! Omg this food is fire! I hope they are in busa very long time!