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Jerkman BBQ

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 87 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(87) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
Carolina-Style BBQBBQ CateringBBQ BuffetTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
Jerkman BBQ
Price
inexpensive
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Catering, BBQ Buffet
Reviews
87

What recent reviews say

Jerkman BBQ delivers punchy Caribbean flavors, especially jerk chicken, at budget-friendly prices, and staff are often warm and attentive. The trade-off: no dine-in comfort (it's grab-and-go), the dining room gets uncomfortably hot, and service quality swings between locations. Those ordering ribs sometimes find them sold out.

Praised for
  • bold jerk chicken flavor
  • friendly front-of-house staff
  • good value at inexpensive prices
  • open late after 2 AM
Watch-outs
  • inside dining area extremely hot and uncomfortable
  • inconsistent service and staff attentiveness
  • variable portion sizes and quality across locations
  • delivery and packaging issues
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Best for: Late-night seekers wanting bold Caribbean flavors at low cost.
Think twice if: Multiple Orlando locations vary in staff courtesy and portion size; call ahead if ribs are your target.

Strengths

  • Distinctive jerk chicken and Caribbean flavors
  • Open late (still serving after 2 AM)
  • Inexpensive pricing
  • Quick grab-and-go ordering

Worth knowing

  • No indoor seating; grab-and-go only
  • Dining room frequently reaches uncomfortable temperatures
  • Ivey Lane location reported as more consistent than W Colonial Drive
  • Ribs sometimes sold out
  • Often has hot sauce packaging, sauce ends up on containers rather than food
  • Wednesday wing special listed on tablet but not always honored

What reviews say by service

Carolina-Style BBQ
Jerk chicken earns consistent praise for bold flavor and generous servings, though portions vary by location.
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Ribs frequently praised when available, but often sold out; quality less consistent than jerk chicken.
BBQ Catering
Packaging and delivery issues reported; sauce often ends up on containers rather than food.
BBQ Buffet
No buffet model; grab-and-go only with no indoor seating or waiting area comfort.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.55 average across the 70 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 28% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 67
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there a place to eat inside?
No. Jerkman BBQ is grab-and-go only; no indoor seating.
Which location should I go to?
Reviewers report the Ivey Lane location is more consistent than W Colonial Drive in staff courtesy and portion size.
What time do they close?
They open 7 days a week and still serve after 2 AM.
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Last updated 2026-08-18