Jerk cooking on a grill with flames
Paterson's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen

Taste the heat of real Jamaican jerk

Bold scotch bonnet flavors, slow-smoked to perfection. From our kitchen on 10th Avenue to your table — every plate carries the soul of the Caribbean.

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Restaurant kitchen in action
Fresh jerk spices and seasoning
Dining area with warm lighting
Beautifully plated Jamaican dish
Our Story

A kitchen built on patience, heat, and honest ingredients

Tenth Avenue Restaurant & Jerk Center isn't a concept — it's a commitment to getting it right. Every marinade is mixed by hand, every batch of jerk seasoning measured with care, and every chicken given the time it needs to absorb the flavor before it hits the grill.

Located on 10th Avenue in Paterson, we've become a destination for people who understand that real jerk isn't about burning something with smoke. It's about layering scotch bonnet, allspice, thyme, and garlic until the meat tells a story with every bite.

Whether you're grabbing takeout after work or sitting down for a proper meal, we treat every guest the same: with respect for the food and genuine hospitality.

Authentic Recipes
Fresh Ingredients
Made to Order
Find Us

Come sit with us

We're right on 10th Avenue in the heart of Paterson. Pull up, order in, or pick up — we'll have it ready.

Address

429 10th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514

Phone

Call us to place an order or ask about catering.

(973) 357-1100

Hours

Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

Hunger doesn't wait. Neither should you.

Call us now to place your order, or stop by 429 10th Avenue for a meal that actually remembers where it came from.

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