Best Jerk Chicken in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

Smoky, spicy, and marinated to the bone. Manhattan's Caribbean jerk chicken is fire — literally.

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#1
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Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine

371 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Hell's Kitchen Caribbean spot where the jerk chicken is marinated for 24 hours in a fiery scotch bonnet and allspice blend, then grilled until charred and smoky.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
91%
492 reviews analyzed
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#2
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Peppa's Jerk Chicken

96 Stanton St, New York, NY, 10002
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A Lower East Side counter delivering Jamaican jerk chicken with serious heat and a caramelized char that locks in juicy flavor.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
85%
83 reviews analyzed
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#3
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Wan Waan

200 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10011
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A Chelsea Thai-Caribbean fusion spot where the jerk chicken gets an unexpected Southeast Asian twist with lemongrass and fish sauce alongside traditional allspice.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
258 reviews analyzed
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#4
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Jumieka NYC

601 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10022
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A Midtown Jamaican eatery serving authentic jerk chicken with a proper scotch bonnet kick.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
80%
71 reviews analyzed
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#5
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Island Spice

402 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Theater District Caribbean restaurant where the jerk chicken is slow-cooked and richly spiced, arriving at the table with a deep mahogany color and tender, pull-apart meat.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
78%
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#6
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Negril Village

70 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A cozy Village Caribbean spot on West 3rd Street where the jerk chicken has been a neighborhood staple for years — smoky, well-spiced, and served with warm, buttery coco bread.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
76%
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#7
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Tropical Restaurant

432 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Hell's Kitchen Caribbean kitchen dishing out jerk chicken with a balanced heat that builds gradually, paired with perfectly cooked rice and peas and a tangy coleslaw.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
74%
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#8
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Jerk by Tropic

432 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
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A Midtown jerk specialist where the chicken comes off the grill with a crackling, caramelized crust and tender interior.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
72%
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#9
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Patty Bun

766 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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A quick-service Midtown spot where spiced Jamaican patties and jerk chicken share the menu.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
70%
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Full Rankings at a Glance

#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
1Jasmine's Caribbean CuisineHell's Kitchen$$91%A Hell's Kitchen Caribbean spot where the jerk chicken is marinated for 24 ho...
2Peppa's Jerk ChickenNew York$$85%A Lower East Side counter delivering Jamaican jerk chicken with serious heat ...
3Wan WaanNew York$$81%A Chelsea Thai-Caribbean fusion spot where the jerk chicken gets an unexpecte...
4Jumieka NYCNew York80%A Midtown Jamaican eatery serving authentic jerk chicken with a proper scotch...
5Island SpiceNew York78%A Theater District Caribbean restaurant where the jerk chicken is slow-cooked...
6Negril VillageNew York76%A cozy Village Caribbean spot on West 3rd Street where the jerk chicken has b...
7Tropical RestaurantNew York74%A Hell's Kitchen Caribbean kitchen dishing out jerk chicken with a balanced h...
8Jerk by TropicNew York72%A Midtown jerk specialist where the chicken comes off the grill with a crackl...
9Patty BunNew York70%A quick-service Midtown spot where spiced Jamaican patties and jerk chicken s...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best jerk chicken in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine ranks #1 for best jerk chicken in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 91%.
How does Savor rank jerk chicken?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's jerk chicken. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many jerk chicken spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 9 jerk chicken spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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