Murray's Fish and Jerk Hut
A quintessential Jamaican jerk hut known for perfectly seasoned jerk chicken and rabbit, offering a tropical ambiance and warm hospitality.
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Murray's Fish and Jerk Hut
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Must-see attractions
A quintessential Jamaican jerk hut known for perfectly seasoned jerk chicken and rabbit, offering a tropical ambiance and warm hospitality.
Request Freshly Cooked Items
Ask for freshly cut items from the furnace for hotter food, rather than pre-packaged ones.
Try the Curry Chickpeas
Don't miss the curry chickpeas served with roti for a flavorful and delightful meal option.
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Cuisine
Jamaican
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Jamaican Jerk
Indulge in authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and rabbit, seasoned to perfection and served with bold, pickled vegetables.
Tropical Ambiance
Experience a warm, tropical ambiance with excellent customer service, making it a great stop for travelers.
Unique Jerk Rabbit
Savor the rare find of tender jerk rabbit, noted by diners to taste remarkably like chicken.
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Request Freshly Cooked Items
Ask for freshly cut items from the furnace for hotter food, rather than pre-packaged ones.
Try the Curry Chickpeas
Don't miss the curry chickpeas served with roti for a flavorful and delightful meal option.
Embrace Island Time
Be patient during busy periods; embrace the island time pace for a smoother dining experience.
Music Sensitivity
If sensitive to loud music, avoid sitting near the DJ area to ensure a more relaxed atmosphere.
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Request Freshly Cooked Items
Ask for freshly cut items from the furnace for hotter food, rather than pre-packaged ones.
Try the Curry Chickpeas
Don't miss the curry chickpeas served with roti for a flavorful and delightful meal option.
Embrace Island Time
Be patient during busy periods; embrace the island time pace for a smoother dining experience.
Music Sensitivity
If sensitive to loud music, avoid sitting near the DJ area to ensure a more relaxed atmosphere.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Murray's Fish and Jerk Hut is praised for its authentic Jamaican jerk dishes, particularly the chicken and rabbit, and its warm, tropical ambiance. Many reviewers highlight the flavorful seasoning and attentive customer service, making it a convenient and popular stop for travelers. However, some guests have noted inconsistent service and occasionally dry or bland preparations of certain dishes, and a few have expressed concerns about honesty in weighing fish.
"I stopped for no particular reason than I saw the name Murray which is my family’s name so I decided to inquire within. Second thing i saw was Jerk Rabbit which I’ve never seen anywhere in Jamaica. I already knew I was not going to try that. Moving right along I had the taste for Roti which was too oily so I wouldn’t recommend it. Jerk chicken was good. Festival was good my friends tried the Rabbit and said,” it was good and that it tasted like chicken”. The staff is very snobbish so I can’t really give a 5 star on the staff maybe they were all having a bad day. Otherwise, I took some pics which I will post. Beautiful place & delicious food but the staff again like I said earlier subtracted from this beautiful business. Kudos to “ The Murray family”"
Viv Maragh
"Food is great on the usual days and still good when they have their Chillin on the farm events except the whole roast cow is bland. I went to the event twice. Not a fan of fresh water/farm raised fish but they do it so well there when I tried. Was addicted to their jerked sausage but it’s been awhile. Love their in house pepper sauce. Rabbit was dry though and bland when I tried it few years ago"
Tiki-Cooks Tv
"Absolutely amazing!!! Food was superb, service was great and extremely quick!! Location is very convenient. We ordered the Fish Tea, Curry Goat, and Oxtail and everything was delicious. My only recommendation would be to install some more fans to cool the place down. Aside from that I highly recommendation this establishment. I will definitely be returning!!"
Aliyah
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most popular dishes are the authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and jerk rabbit, seasoned to perfection.
Yes, it's a popular food and rest stop, especially for those heading to the north coast, offering a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine.
The restaurant offers a warm, tropical ambiance with an indoor yet outdoor dining experience, often accompanied by music.
Yes, they offer jerk rabbit, which is a rare find and noted by some to taste like chicken.
It's advised to avoid sitting close to the DJ area where speakers might be too loud for a more relaxed experience.
During busy times, service can be slower due to 'island time.' Diners are advised to be patient for a smoother experience.
While generally praised, some reviews mention inconsistencies, with certain dishes being occasionally dry or bland.
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