2 authentic Jamaican restaurants to explore
1310 NW 23rd Ave Suite C, Gainesville, Florida
Jamaican, Caribbean · $
Popular: Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Goat, Curry Chicken
View Caribbean Spice →619 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida
Jamaican, Caribbean · $$
Popular: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat
View Di Big Jerk →Gainesville has 2 Jamaican restaurants to choose from. Caribbean Spice is among the most popular, known for authentic Jamaican cuisine and generous portions.
Yes! Gainesville, Florida has a growing Jamaican food scene with 2 restaurants serving authentic dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, and more.
Start with jerk chicken for its iconic smoky-spicy flavor, then try oxtail stew for comfort food, and rice and peas as the perfect side. Jamaican patties make a great snack.
Jamaican food uses scotch bonnet peppers, so some dishes are spicy. However, many dishes are mild like brown stew chicken, curry chicken, and fried plantains. Just ask your server for heat level guidance.