The Jerk Grill - A Real Find

by Elena
(San Francisco, CA)

Great Bay Beach, St Maarten.

St. Maarten is truly a unique gem -- a tropical island where you can find exotic French, Dutch and Caribbean flavors mingled together and mixed in with a healthy dose of sun, surf and sea. Toss in some world-class food seasoned with heady spices and a lilting Jamaican accent and you have the Jerk Grill. Flaky Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken and pork, hot, spicy soups, sweet, ripe plantains fried to perfection, delicious cassava pudding, guava cheese and tamarind balls – it’s all available here, the best of Jamaica in St. Maarten.

I found this enticing local haunt on my first visit to St. Maarten. It's a real find. A look-see in the Jerk Grill turned out to be an unexpected adventure in Jamaican culture and cuisine. The casual, friendly environment is appealing and the food is even more so. Just hanging out here is a fun way to meet and mingle with the friendly locals and regulars who frequent the joint to indulge in their favorite Jamaican dishes.

A visit to the Jerk Grill will bring you the best of Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine -- spicy, tasty, soul- nourishing food that will stick to your ribs and won’t put a dent in your pocketbook.