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The Real Deal Jamaican Restaurant is the ultimate destination for authentic Caribbean cuisine in Hagerstown, MD. Our Jamaican restaurant is dedicated to serving up flavorful dishes that will transport your taste buds to the islands. From traditional jerk chicken and curry goat to mouthwatering oxtails and fried dumplings, our menu is designed to delight both locals and visitors alike. At The Real Deal Jamaican Restaurant, we're passionate about sharing the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica with our community. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create dishes that are both delicious and authentic. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our cozy and welcoming atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy a meal with friends and family. Visit us today at 71 W Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 and experience the bold flavors and warm hospitality of the Caribbean. Let us treat you to a truly unforgettable dining experience at The Real Deal Jamaican Restaurant, the best Caribbean restaurant in town!

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Spiral Tote
Spiral Tote -Google user
Edited 6 months ago
Love the oxtails w/cabbage🐂🥬.Cabbage 🥬 is always hummin’. Great food and owners. 5DEC.2024 The new building is nice. Love the space and warmth inside. As usual not a long wait for my food. 🧡🐂🥬 FEB.2025 Came in for my usual. Maybe I’ll eat something different next time.🧡🐂🥬 15MAR.2025...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Goat Curry with Fried PlantainsNot sureFree street parking, Paid street parkingStreet meter parking and free weekend street parking.Yes
Misty H
Misty H -Google user
Edited a year ago
This place is amazing!!! The food is absolutely delicious, the people are very friendly, and atmosphere is warm and inviting. TVs on the walls for sports.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Jerk Chicken with Potato Salad and Cabbage
CHEN CHEN
CHEN CHEN -Google user
4 years ago
Escovitch Fish, white rice with curry gray, and plantains. Delicious!!!!! The curry gravy is really good. Please let me know when you have Johnny cakes, fried bread fruit and boiled banana.
Drew Drew (Hollywood)
Drew Drew (Hollywood) -Google user
a year ago
Honestly OMG amazing.I am going to say that the taste is very traditional and authentic. It’s like being back home in Trinidad. The food was delicious and fresh. The Atmosphere of the restaurant was very inviting with an open concept. The staff and the gentleman...Read More
Take outLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingI honestly am new to the area, but there was parking on the side of the building and it’s not expensive. Just download the parking app and pay that way.After paying to park on the side of the restaurant. The entrance of the restaurant is accessible from the main sidewalk.
Kennedy Simms
Kennedy Simms -Google user
Edited 4 months ago
Everything Is Beautiful the foods that the atmosphere service you are welcome
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Very quietFree parking lot
Bernard Bryant
Bernard Bryant -Google user
5 years ago
I wasn't dissatisfied nor disappointed. Excellent food! Good people.
Himmington The 3rd
Himmington The 3rd -Google user
3 years ago
Astonishing! This food belongs in a 5* Hotel. Absolutely delicious. Very surprised and very FULL!!!!
Madison Bowins
Madison Bowins -Google user
4 years ago
First time trying oxtails, EVER... and let me tell you, the was so worth it!!!! I would definitely recommend this place and will be going back :)
Justin Morrison
Justin Morrison -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
I spent 20 plus years in the restaurant business in Los Angeles, now my lady and I are long haul truck drivers and get to experience culture all across the nation. "The Real Deal" has to be one of the most heartwarming, authentic and delicious...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Nhien Nguyen
Nhien Nguyen -Google user
11 months ago
I had an awesome experience ordering takeout from here. Placing my order over the phone was a breeze, and finding the spot was just as easy. I parked on the street and walked in. My food was ready in just a few minutes. I went with...Read More
Take outOther$20–30Atmosphere: 5
S D
S D -Google user
a year ago
Came from out of town for lunch with family. From the Google reviews, we chose The Real Deal. They did not disappoint. My husband said these were the best curry goat in Maryland. The staff was nice and very inviting. It has a cool vibe....Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Goat Curry with Fried Plantains
william carter
william carter -Google user
3 years ago
This restaurant is AMAZING!!!!!The staff is friendly as well as the environmental setting makes you feel at home.The food is to die for. If you want great food and a to just laundry back and great convo with the staff and a smile after...Read More
Living Life
Living Life -Google user
4 years ago
A little pricey but absolutely 110% worth every penny. Drove an hour to check it out and definitely worth every mile. Definitely will be returning soon
Cindy Carroll
Cindy Carroll -Google user
2 months ago
Wow!! The best Jamaican food I’ve ever had. We were the DJ set up at a catered event and This was *chef’s kiss*!!
LunchAtmosphere: 5Highly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionFor those who don’t eat pork, there are so many other delicious options.
Dawn Reed
Dawn Reed -Google user
4 months ago
Curry goat was amazing, just spicy enough to be delicious, but not too hot. Plantains were perfect!
$20–30Atmosphere: 4Curry Goat2 peopleNo wait
Cj Falbo
Cj Falbo -Google user
a year ago
Just got a delicious curry goat/oxtail combo with macaroni and rice and steam cabbage! A+ food. Fantastic all around. They are a very nice building also that they moved across the street. I would of shared the pic but me and my girlfriend absolutely...Read More
Lyndsey
Lyndsey -Google user
11 months ago
Mouth-wateringly tasty food! We stopped in for takeout before an appointment at the clerk's office and they were super friendly chatting with us while we waited for our food. I got the stew chicken with rice & pease and my partner got the bang bang...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Service: 5
Nique Grant
Nique Grant -Google user
7 months ago
Ate two days in a row. The food is amazing I had the oxtail and jerk chicken meals. The only thing I didn’t really like was the mac and cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
The Dan Rogul
The Dan Rogul -Google user
a year ago
I came in here for a work lunch. The parking is street parking and was simple and inexpensive. The owners Rick and Karen took great care of my friend and me. They knew everything that was in their food, so my food allergies were taken...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5I have a milk from a mammal allergy and they helped me figure out what I could and couldn't eat.
nick camacho
nick camacho -Google user
a year ago
Amazing food. I have been going here for a couple of weeks to try everything they have and I have not been disappointed at all. The curry, the oxtail, the stew, the jerk chicken are some of the best I have ever had. The Mac...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Curry Chicken & Stew Chicken
Teardrps00
Teardrps00 -Google user
3 months ago
Love this place! Best authentic Jamaican food around.
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations not required
Yvette Weir
Yvette Weir -Google user
a year ago
I took my son to this restaurant for his birthday yesterday, he’s a meat eater and I’m vegan. He had a curry chicken dish that he ate with gusto! And I had a beautifully prepared dish of ackee ( no customary fish), greens, cabbage and...Read More
Crystal
Crystal -Google user
5 years ago
I just bought food from here and the customer service, the respect and love for their customers was felt the moment I walked into the restaurant. I don’t normally order curry goat, but this time I got a little and my goodness!!!! The food …
Delano Howard
Delano Howard -Google user
3 years ago
Had a great visit with a friendly staff. Curry goat was very good and Rick let me sample his oxtails. Rick tales are great great pride in his restaurant. Portion size was very good and again food was very delicious. Would highly...Read More
Kent Greene
Kent Greene -Google user
4 years ago
I picked my food up just before closing, and had to drive all the way back to West Virginia smelling the food I purchased. The was food definitely worth the wait !!! Wife had the curry chicken,I had the oxtail. Both were great!! I...Read More
Alicia Evans
Alicia Evans -Google user
4 years ago
Best Jamaican restaurant in Maryland. Every meal is prepared well the food is very tasty and seasoned to perfection. I live more than an hour away but it's definitely worth the drive. The establishment is very clean and presentable. The staff are courteous...Read More
Pat Ritchie
Pat Ritchie -Google user
4 years ago
My daughter had shrimp, grandson .had jerk chicken, and i had fried fish. We all loved the meals we got. Fish was crispy and seasoned to perfection. Staff was friendly and efficient. Will definitely return.
Sierra Harrop
Sierra Harrop -Google user
4 years ago
WOW! This place is amazing. I wish I would have taken a photo before I devoured my Oxtail, Rice & Peas (get the gravy), and cabbage. One of the very best meals I’ve had in a very long time. The owners have good COVID practices,...Read More
Mark Strawn
Mark Strawn -Google user
3 years ago
Ordered the curry shrimp which came with a choice of two sides, (Mac and cheese and rice and peas). Everything was so good! I would definitely patronize this business again without hesitation!
Oneil Raymond
Oneil Raymond -Google user
4 years ago
I love this place, anytime I stop there I get the stew chicken, mac and cheese and plantains. They are the BEST and they are the most reasonable restaurant I frequent for the portions you will receive. If YOU or anyone you know love west...Read More

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