Jamaican Jerk Pit Menu
Welcome to Jamaican Jerk Pit, a hidden gem located at 314 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor, MI. Specializing in authentic Jamaican cuisine, this cozy spot offers a menu bursting with flavor, highlighted by their famous jerk chicken and spicy jerk tofu pita. Customers rave about the generous portions and the delightful seasoning that makes each dish unforgettable.
One can indulge in a variety of options, from succulent oxtails to flavorful curry goat, ensuring a tantalizing experience. The vibrant plantains and seasonal veggie sides complement the hefty meals perfectly, creating a well-rounded plate.
While the restaurant's size may be a modest “hole-in-the-wall,” the quality of the food speaks volumes. Expect a bit of a wait during busy times, but patrons agree that it’s worth every minute. With a price that reflects the freshness of ingredients, Jamaican Jerk Pit promises a culinary escape to the Caribbean, one bite at a time.
Calypso Starters
Coconut Shrimp
Butterfly shrimp coated with a sweet coconut flavored batter and coconut bread crumbs, served with a homemade pineapple dipping sauce
Codfish Fritters
A mixture of flour, salted codfish, diced onions and peppers, then fried to perfection, served with a Jerk ranch sauce
Vegetable Fritters
A mixture of flour, diced onions and peppers, then fried to perfection, served with a Jerk ranch sauce
Jerk Tofu Plantain Boat
Ripe plantains, topped with Jerk tofu, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese
Jerk Pork Plantain Boat
Ripe plantains, topped with Jerk pork, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese
Plantain Boat with Chicken
Ripe plantains, topped with diced Jerk chicken, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese
Jerk Tofu Nachos
Crisp nacho chips topped with Jerk tofu, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish
Jerk Pork Nachos
Crisp nacho chips topped with Jerk pork, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish
Jerk Chicken Nachos
Crisp nacho chips topped with diced Jerk chicken, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish
Veggie Nachos
Crisp nacho chips topped with diced peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with a pineapple garnish
Jerk BBQ Wings
Seasoned grilled chicken wings smothered in Jerk BBQ sauce
Jerk Wings
Grilled chicken wings seasoned with a special blend of island spices
Fried Plantains
Sliced ripe plantains lightly fried (powdered sugar available upon request)
Jerk Chicken Pita
Seasoned grilled Jerk chicken strips with sauteed onions and peppers, served on a warm pita
Jerk Pork Pita
Seasoned grilled Jerk pork strips with sauteed onions and peppers, served on a warm pita
Vegetarian Pita
House-blend of sauteed vegetables, served on a warm pita
Tofu Pita
Seasoned grilled tofu strips with sauteed onions and peppers, served on a warm pita
Tropical Chicken Pita
Seasoned grilled Jerk chicken, with crisp romaine, pineapple and parmesan cheese, tossed in a mango chardonnay dressing, served on a warm pita
Chicken Caesar Pita
Seasoned grilled Jerk chicken, with crisp romaine and parmesan cheese, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, served on a warm pita
Pitas & Wraps
Combo Platters
Jerk Chicken And Jerk Pork
Jerk Chicken And Curry Goat
Jerk Chicken And Oxtail
Curry Goat And Oxtail
Jerk Chicken
Chicken quarters or chicken wings seasoned with a special blend of island spices
Jerk Chicken Wings
Chicken wings seasoned with a special blend of island spices
Curry Chicken
Chunks of chicken breast seasoned with a blend of curry powder, then simmered with chunks of onions, fresh thyme, carrots and potatoes
Jerk Pork
Tender pork seasoned with a special blend of island spices
Curry Goat (Halal)
Chunks of goat meat seasoned with a blend of curry powder, then simmered with chunks of onions, fresh thyme, carrots and potatoes
Oxtail
Oxtail (bone-in) stewed with carrots, potatoes and a blend of island spices
Escovitch Tilapia
Tilapia fillet seasoned with island spices, then simmered with onions, peppers, carrots and a hint of vinegar
Vegetarian Delight
A house-blend of sauteed vegetables, served with plantains and choice of rice and peas, white rice or seasoned fried red skin potatoes
Jerk Tofu
Firm tofu marinated in Jerk seasonings, then grilled to perfection
Coconut Shrimp
Butterfly shrimp coated with a sweet coconut flavored batter and coconut bread crumbs, served with a homemade pineapple dipping sauce
Jerk Chicken Pasta
Bow-tie pasta tossed in a Jerk cream sauce, then topped with sliced jerk chicken breast and parmesan cheese, serve with warm pita bread Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Jerk Tofu or Vegetarian also available
Island Style Entrees
Caribbean Greens
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing
Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine topped with Jerk chicken, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing
Tropical Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with pineapple, carrots, peppers, cucumbers and mango chardonnay vinaigrette
Jerk Chicken Tropical Salad
Crisp romaine topped with Jerk chicken, pineapple,carrots, peppers, cucumbers and mango chardonnay dressing
Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast seasoned with island spices, served on a toasted kaiser roll
Jerk Tofu Sandwich
Grilled tofu seasoned with island spices
Jerk Pork Sandwich
Grilled pork seasoned with island spices, served on a toasted kaiser roll
Jerk Burger/Cheeseburger
Grilled ground beef patty smothered in Jerk sauce, served on a toasted kaiser roll
Tilapia Sandwich
Tilapia fillet seasoned with island spices, served on a toasted kaiser roll