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Jamaican Jerk and BBQ

4611 Peoria St., Unit C North Denver

303-362-0929

Jamaican, Menu
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

3210 Wyandot St., Denver Highland/Lower Highland

303-386-3225

Jamaican, Caribbean

Longtime Denver chef Scott Durrah is known for big flavors; he previously owned Jamaican spot 8 Rivers and Southern eatery Jezebel's. The Jerk Pit Smokehouse, which Durrah opened in September 2024, includes influences from both those culinary traditions. Brisket, ribs, pork and chicken are smoked over a mix of woods that includes imported Jamaican pimento wood, with chicken and waffles, Louisiana-style rice and beans, collards and beignets adding a bit of Southern flair to the menu.
Reggae Pot

7562 S. University Blvd. Centennial

303-997-5623

Jamaican, Caribbean

The interior of this Centennial strip-mall spot, which opened in May 2021, transports you to the Caribbean, with prominent pops of green, yellow and black. A huge timeline on the wall highlights the rise of reggae music, with nods to famous Jamaican singers. The menu's top sellers are golden patties (which come in several varieties and are also available frozen) and the oxtail; Reggae Pot's version is slow-roasted in brown sauce with potatoes, carrots, butter beans and spices. Other standouts are the goat curry and Jamaica's national dish, ackee and saltfish.