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Dris Connor
Dec 24, 2025
I'm first generation Jamaican. This is the best Jamaican food in the area and it reminds me of when my grandma would cook dinner. The absolutely the best.
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Kimberly “Kimmie”
Dec 20, 2025
I ordered four different dishes on Friday, and all of my meals were good. The coco bread was a bit too hard for my liking. The service was okay, and since it was my first time visiting, I wasn’t sure what to expect. One thing that stood out was a young lady who walked out from behind the register at the end of her shift without greeting or acknowledging customers in her place of business/work
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Ashley Vazquez
Dec 8, 2025
Dutch Oven Jamaican Restaurant is truly a hidden gem in Lorton. The food tastes homemade, fresh, and full of authentic Jamaican flavor. Every dish we ordered was prepared with care, and the quality was outstanding.
The portions are huge far more generous than most places and the flavors are rich, bold, and comforting. From the curry chicken to the jerk chicken, every bite was seasoned perfectly and tasted like a home-cooked meal. The patties, coco bread, and the homemade juices were equally impressive.
Honestly, for the quality, portion size, and freshness of the food, the prices feel underpriced. I would have felt comfortable paying double for what we received. It’s rare to find a restaurant where you leave feeling this satisfied, both in flavor and value.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and professional. Dutch Oven is absolutely a standout spot, and I’m grateful to have discovered it. I highly recommend this restaurant you won’t be disappointed.
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Kimberly Harvey
Nov 25, 2025
The jerk chicken here is an absolute standout. The seasoning strikes that perfect balance of heat, spice, and smokiness—each bite packed with flavor.
The fried dumplings are just as impressive. Golden, crisp on the outside and perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside, they make the ideal companion to the spicy jerk.
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John Briones
Nov 25, 2025
Absolutely incredible food. The flavors at Dutch Oven are rich, fresh, and exactly what you want from real Jamaican cooking. The jerk chicken was tender with the right amount of heat, and the oxtail was fall-off-the-bone good. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the portions were generous. Easily one of the best spots in Lorton for a great meal. Highly recommend.