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The Real Jerk Restaurant Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean
Open for lunch, dinner, take-out and catering available
Caribbean Rum Bar
Large groups are welcome
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The Real Jerk Restaurant has been a landmark restaurant in Toronto for over 30 years. The Real Jerk has developed a strong following of loyal returning customers and is a well-known name with tourists. TRJ has been serving great Caribbean food and Caribbean vibes to residents and visitors in Toronto. This award winning restaurant offers dine-in, take-out and catering options. The Real Jerk Restaurant has been able to capture that island vibe with great service and a wide selection of food, rum, w**e and cocktail options. TRJ is a great place to celebrate with family and friends. Give yourself a treat with a taste of the Caribbean. If you're looking for a place the beast Caribbean food in Toronto with great vibes, check us out. Our loyal customers come back every time for the food, great Caribbean rum selection, tasty cocktails and great ever-vibrant atmosphere

11/01/2026

Get ready to party Juárez-style as we take you on a wild ride from CSS stopober in POS then TORONTO (YYZ)

With beats, vibes, and good times!

Three Cities. Three Cultures. One Musical Journey. 🌎🎶

Pack your bags and come aboard Mosaic Airways – Flight JRZ-2026, as Juárez takes you on a musical journey from the streets and rhythms of Caracas 🇻🇪, through the vibrant sounds of Port of Spain 🇹🇹, and all the way to Toronto 🇨🇦!

Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating the music, culture and rhythms that connect us across borders.

🎶 IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT:

🇹🇹 Parang
🥁 Soca Parang
🎺 Old School Calypso
💃 Latin Rhythms & Classics

From Caribbean favourites to Latin grooves, this is a celebration for the Caribbean diaspora, Latin community, music lovers, friends and family — and everyone ready for a great night!

🎂 And yes… we're celebrating Juárez's Birthday!
So come celebrate life, music, friendship, culture and another trip around the sun together!

✈️ FLIGHT INFORMATION
AIRLINE: MOSAIC AIRWAYS
FLIGHT: JRZ-2026
DEPARTURE: Caracas 🇻🇪
CONNECTION: Port of Spain 🇹🇹
DESTINATION: Toronto 🇨🇦
GATE: MUSIC – PLENTY 🎶
SEAT: YOUR CHOICE
BOARDING: 7:00 PM

📍 AIRPORT: THE REAL JERK
842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y7

📅 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2026

🎟️ BOARDING PASS PRICES
✈️ EARLY BIRD: $15
✈️ REGULAR ADMISSION: $20
Secure your boarding pass early and save $5!
Featuring JUÁREZ, with the musical legacy of

🎟️ Your boarding pass is your ticket to the journey.
Different Cities. Different Cultures. Same Rhythm. ❤️🎶

✈️ SEE YOU ON BOARD!

Get your costumes ready for SCARY-OKIE at The Real Jerk!Join us for a Pop Up Karaoke & Party with DJ Breadman, hosted by...
10/27/2026

Get your costumes ready for SCARY-OKIE at The Real Jerk!

Join us for a Pop Up Karaoke & Party with DJ Breadman, hosted by MC LytesOut, as we celebrate one year! Bring your crew, sing your favourite tunes and keep the party going until 2 AM.

Best-dressed costume wins a prize!

Saturday, October 31 9:30 PM–2 AM

The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
416-463-605

🌴CARIBBEAN BRUNCH IS CALLING! ☀️🍹NYAM NUFF! GOOD FOOD, GOOD VIBES! 🔥Join us at The Real Jerk for a delicious Caribbean B...
10/10/2026

🌴CARIBBEAN BRUNCH IS CALLING! ☀️🍹

NYAM NUFF! GOOD FOOD, GOOD VIBES! 🔥

Join us at The Real Jerk for a delicious Caribbean Brunch!

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

🍽️ Come hungry and enjoy Ackee & Saltfish, Float & Saltfish, Smoke Herring, Liver, Green Banana, Stew Chicken, Fry Fish, Callaloo, Mac & Cheese and MORE!

🍹 Sip on Sorrel, Mimosas, Lemonade and other refreshing drinks!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a true taste of the Caribbean! ❤️💛💚

📍 842 Gerrard St. East, Toronto

📞 Reservations: 416-463-6055
📧 [email protected]

🌴 GOOD FOOD • GOOD DRINKS • GREAT COMPANY!

🎶 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 AT THE REAL JERK! 🎶If you missed Gavin Williamson last month, here’s your chance to catch him live! ...
10/05/2026

🎶 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 AT THE REAL JERK! 🎶

If you missed Gavin Williamson last month, here’s your chance to catch him live! 🔥

Join us for FYI Showcase — an evening of live music, great Caribbean food, drinks, good people and real culture.

Featuring Gavin Williamson, touring with Motown Gold and preparing for upcoming Lionel Richie tribute performances. 🎤🎶

✨ Irie-Hour 4PM–7PM
🎤 Live Music at 7PM
🍹 Food & Drink Specials
🎟 $15 Cover

📍 The Real Jerk
842 Gerrard St. E., Toronto

🎫 Tickets:
https://fyishowcasefeaturinggavinwilliamson.eventbrite.ca/

Good Food. Good People. Real Culture.

IRIE-OKIE FRIDAY AT THE REAL JERK!Friday night is for good music, good food and good vibes!Grab the mic or hit the dance...
10/04/2026

IRIE-OKIE FRIDAY AT THE REAL JERK!

Friday night is for good music, good food and good vibes!
Grab the mic or hit the dance floor as MC LytesOut keeps the party going with R&B, old-school classics, Reggae, Soca, Dancehall and your favourite karaoke jams.
You don’t have to sing to join the fun — come for dinner, grab some drinks, dance, sing along or step up to the mic and show us what you got!
Kitchen open until midnight, so come early for dinner or order something while you enjoy the party. Bringing the crew? Groups are welcome, and it’s a great night out for birthdays, celebrations or just getting together with friends.

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ Starts at 9:30 PM
Hosted by MC LytesOut
📍 The Real Jerk – 842 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
📞 416-463-6055

Good food, great music and pure vibes — Friday night at The Real Jerk!

Caribbean | The Real Jerk Restaurant | Toronto |The Best Jerk Chicken | Oxtail | Food | Dinner | Date Night

DJ BREADMAN TAKES OVER THE REAL JERK!Thanksgiving weekend, come catch a proper IRIE vibe at The Real Jerk!We’re turning ...
10/04/2026

DJ BREADMAN TAKES OVER THE REAL JERK!

Thanksgiving weekend, come catch a proper IRIE vibe at The Real Jerk!

We’re turning Saturday night into a DJ Breadman Karaoke Party — Breadman bringing the music, the energy and the reggae vibes while MC LytesOut keeps the mic and the party moving.

🎶 Reggae • Dancehall • Lovers Rock • Soca • R&B
🎤 Grab the mic and buss your favourite chune
🎧 Vibes by DJ Breadman
🎙️ Hosted by MC LytesOut
🍹 Drink specials all night
🍗 Good Caribbean food
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 9 PM – 1 AM
📍 The Real Jerk | 842 Gerrard St. E.

Breadman on the music. LytesOut on the mic. YOU on the stage.
Tell a friend fi tell a friend — Thanksgiving Saturday, we outside!

Caribbean | The Real Jerk Restaurant | Toronto |The Best Jerk Chicken | Oxtail | Food | Dinner | Date Night

DJ BREADMAN TAKES OVER THE REAL JERK!Thanksgiving weekend, come catch a proper IRIE vibe at The Real Jerk!We’re turning ...
10/04/2026

DJ BREADMAN TAKES OVER THE REAL JERK!

Thanksgiving weekend, come catch a proper IRIE vibe at The Real Jerk!

We’re turning Saturday night into a DJ Breadman Karaoke Party — Breadman bringing the music, the energy and the reggae vibes while MC LytesOut keeps the mic and the party moving.

Reggae • Dancehall • Lovers Rock • Soca • R&B

🎤 Grab the mic and buss your favourite chune
🎧 Vibes by DJ Breadman
🎙️ Hosted by MC LytesOut
🍹 Drink specials all night
🍗 Good Caribbean food
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 9 PM – 1 AM
📍 The Real Jerk | 842 Gerrard St. E.

Breadman on the music. LytesOut on the mic. YOU on the stage.
Tell a friend fi tell a friend — Thanksgiving Saturday, we outside!

THANKSGIVING, THE REAL JERK WAY! Skip the hours in the kitchen and bring some Caribbean flavour to your Thanksgiving tab...
10/04/2026

THANKSGIVING, THE REAL JERK WAY!

Skip the hours in the kitchen and bring some Caribbean flavour to your Thanksgiving table.

Our Thanksgiving Feast Packages feed 8–10 people and include a whole Jerk Turkey plus all the sides!

Option 1 – $249 + HST
Option 2 – $279 + HST

Want a little extra? Add Oxtail, Jerk Pork, Curry Goat, Pepper Shrimp, Sorrel or Ginger B**r.

⚠️ LIMITED ORDERS AVAILABLE
📅 Pickup Saturday, October 10 or Sunday, October 11
📍 The Real Jerk – 842 Gerrard St. E.
📞 416-463-6055

Get your order in before we’re sold out!

THURSDAYS = IRIE THURSDAYS 🎤Grab the mic, bring your crew and come catch a vibe at The Real Jerk!🎶 Karaoke all night🎤 Ho...
10/04/2026

THURSDAYS = IRIE THURSDAYS 🎤

Grab the mic, bring your crew and come catch a vibe at The Real Jerk!

🎶 Karaoke all night
🎤 Hosted by MC LytesOut
🍹 Drinks flowing
🍗 Good food
🔥 IRIE vibes

Whether you can sing-sing or you just think you can 😂 — the mic is waiting!

Every Thursday | 9:30 PM till late
📍 The Real Jerk
842 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
📞 416-463-6055

Sing • Lime • Catch a Vibe

Caribbean | The Real Jerk Restaurant | Toronto |The Best Jerk Chicken | Oxtail | Food | Dinner | Date Night

Thanks for dropping by for dinner last Friday, Lovell Adams-Gray! Lovell Adams-Gray 🙌🏾 Your group was a blast to serve. ...
09/29/2026

Thanks for dropping by for dinner last Friday, Lovell Adams-Gray! Lovell Adams-Gray 🙌🏾 Your group was a blast to serve. The Real Jerk loves our Power Book II: Ghost family!

09/25/2026

Give thanks and leave the cooking to The Real Jerk! ❤️💛💚

Our Thanksgiving Feast Packages serve 8–10 people, starting at $249 + HST. Enjoy whole turkey paired with jerk chicken or escovitch snapper, delicious sides and dessert!

Make it extra special with add-ons like oxtail, curry goat, pepper shrimp, sorrel and ginger b**r.

📅 Pickup only: October 10 or 11 📍 842 Gerrard St. E., Toronto 📞 416-463-6055 📧 [email protected]

Limited orders available—reserve your feast today!

Address

842 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON
M4M1Y7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 12am
Friday 11:30am - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 2pm - 10pm

Telephone

+14164636055

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