OUR STORY

Rum & Jerk was born from memories that still sizzle like jerk chicken over an open flame. It’s more than a restaurant — it’s a brand, it’s a lifestyle: a celebration of our Island roots, flavor, and togetherness.

My journey started far from the bright lights of a dining room. I was the kid taking out the trash at my first restaurant job, eager just to be close to the kitchen. Soon, I was learning how to make Jamaican patties from scratch, kneading dough for fresh-baked bread, and eventually mastering the art of cooking traditional island dishes. Over time, I grew into managing a small restaurant, discovering that great food is only part of the story — great people and great vibes complete it.

But the true foundation of Rum & Jerk was laid back home in Jamaica, cooking side by side with my grandmother. Those were the days when food was more than a meal — it was an experience. We’d pick cocoa pods from the tree, dry the seeds in the sun, and grind them with a mortar into rich Jamaican hot chocolate. We’d harvest yellow yam and green bananas for dinner, season fresh-cut goat for curry, and spend Saturday nights making jerk chicken over an outdoor firepit — smoky, spicy, and full of laughter.

Those moments taught me that authentic Jamaican food is not just about recipes — it’s about rhythm, roots, and real connection.

Rum & Jerk carries that spirit forward. Here, we blend the history of rum, once the pride of Caribbean sugar plantations, with the story of jerk, a cooking style born in the Maroon hills of Jamaica — seasoned with resilience, fire, and freedom. Every dish, every cocktail, and every beat of the music is crafted to bring people together — just like back home.

Our vision is simple:
To be a place where every night feels like a good night. A fun, vibrant spot where date nights, family gatherings, and friends catching up all feel right at home. Some evenings we’ll have a live band or DJ turning up the island energy; other nights it’s just good food, good vibes, and people making memories together.

So come through — bring your appetite, your laughter, and your love for great Island flavor. Because at Rum & Jerk, we don’t just serve food — we serve moments that feel like home.