Best Caribbean Food in Chicago

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We are located in Chicago, IL at 6954-56 W North Ave

Jerk Fusion Born on West North Avenue

Arkansas Roots. Jamaican Soul. Chicago Hustle.

The Perfect Jerk brings the flavors of Jamaica to West North Avenue. William Dodds traveled to the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, learned jerk from the source, and brought that authentic tradition back to Chicago.

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Jerk Like Nobody Else Is Making

Jerk egg rolls. Jerk lobster mac. Jerk chicken tips with a glaze people drive across the city for. William built a menu that doesn't fit a single category — and that's exactly the point.

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Reserve your table and enjoy authentic Jamaican jerk flavors in a relaxed Chicago setting. Whether you're dining with family or meeting friends, book ahead and get ready for a great meal. Call (773) 417-7560 to reserve today.

Bring the Jerk to Your Event

Full pans of jerk chicken, shrimp, and tilapia — the same bold flavors, scaled for your crowd. William's catering menu is built to wow.

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Soul, Fashion, and Jamaica on One Plate

William Dodds grew up on soul food, built a fashion empire, and flew to Jamaica — and The Perfect Jerk is what happened next.

I absolutely love this place. I walked in and not knowing what I was going to get because I had some jerk chicken that was not so good. I came in and I told the guy that was behind the counter. I’ve never been here before I drove from the west side over here and he gave me a sample.

Juannakee B.

The food was AMAZING! We had the oxtails, cabbage, chicken tips, and Rasta pasta. The oxtails had us both in a chokehold. They were so flavorful and big! Our second favorite were the jerked chicken tips; they were flavorful, tender, and delicious!

Ms. D.

This is dope quick serve type Jerk spot. Service was amazing, soon as we walked in the owner greeted us and gave us some samples of jerk tips that were so good. FORSURE coming back for that. Ok so we ordered a half jerk chicken with red beans and rice, a Cesar salad, Rasta pasta, and the jerk chicken.

Jason P.

10/10 I would recommend, this food was delicious and we also had red beans rice not pictured. Tips were cooked to perfection & pasta was moist & you could taste every ingredient PERFECTLY. We also got ice cream & slice of cake, which my daughter loved lol. The atmosphere was also nice.

Kianna M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Rasta Pasta, Jerk Shrimp, Oxtails, Curry, Jerk Chicken, Jamaican Food, Beef Patties, and Curry Chicken

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Where are you located?

We are located in Chicago, IL at 6954-56 W North Ave

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Oak Park, Elmwood Park, River Forest, River Grove, Maywood, Forest Park, Melrose Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Montclare, Bellwood, Stone Park, Franklin Park, Broadview, North Riverside, Schiller Park, Northlake, and Riverside.