I've never had a negative experience at Portland jerk. The food is always very delicious and the service is always efficient.

The ladies at the front are efficient and get through handling taking orders and cashing you out at a good pace so as to keep the flow of traffic going in and out.

Could they perhaps smile a bit more? Absolutely 💯 BUT, that being said they are very professional and polite in greeting customers.

There is a variety of goodies for purchase in the centre of the store ie: Jamaican candy and other delicacies.

The prices have increased but that being said this is due to inflation and no fault of the restaurant itself. They have to adjust their costs like everyone else.

Will I come back? Absolutely 💯 it's important to support local businesses.

**Update:

I've been back to Portland Jerk a few more times since this review and I'm really disappointed in the coleslaw. Each time the slaw was a mushy mess.

It is not freshly made and taste as though it has been in the fridge past its prime. I understand the need to be efficient but after days end, throw the leftover slaw out.

I hope the owners address this issue as it is served with every meal. The taste, the texture.. everything is just off. The raisins even are mush.

I'm taking away a star and will visit again another couple times and edit my review accordingly. Consistency is important and in the beginning it was...the coleslaw is what elevated the meal for me. The crunch...the sweet and tangy combination was great.

Let's hope this can be remedied.