Collage of various foods including barbecue ribs, grilled chicken, a pork roast with green onions, a cheeseburger, a dessert with red berries, fried chicken wings, and a tray of smoked chicken wings.

Fresh and Healthy flavors, Rooted in Family Tradition

Southern Utahs gift to your taste buds.

Bringing Jamaica to St George However You Need It

Whether it’s catered for a group, meal planning for your busy week, visiting our restaurant, or served hot from the food truck, Papa’s Got Jerk delivers bold, Jamaican flavor wherever you are in Southern Utah.

From the Island

Plate of Mexican rice, shredded beef with charred edges, fresh salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, and purple cabbage, with a side of green salsa.
A divided oval plate with a serving of seasoned rice, grilled barbecued chicken wings garnished with green onions, a side of coleslaw, and a background with green measuring tapes and a pink spray can.
Shrimp and pasta with chopped green onions and red pepper in a creamy sauce
Two fried pastries, one with a dark filling visible and the other plain, on a wooden surface.
Scrambled eggs with vegetables and three fried dough balls in a foil container
Grilled chicken with chopped green onions on top, rice with cranberries, a slice of fried plantain, and a piece of fried bacon on a green plate, with sauce in a small black cup.
Cooked rice mixed with cooked lentils and greens in a large container.
A serving of mashed potatoes on a white plate, placed on a rustic wooden board.
Plate with grilled chicken, rice, and plantains with a side of salad and garnished with parsley
Plate of fried plantains, rice with beans, and beef in sauce.

Rooted in Jamaica. Raised on Love. Shared with Southern Utah.

Papa’s Got Jerk was born from a dream shared between Cheryl and her father — known simply and lovingly as “Dad.” Growing up in Jamaica, Cheryl spent her childhood side by side with her dad in the kitchen, learning to season with instinct, cook with soul, and serve others with love. Their passion for food and community sparked the idea to one day share those same flavors with the world.

That dream became real in 2011 when Cheryl and her dad started serving the community, serving up authentic Jamaican dishes at local festivals. What started as a tribute to tradition quickly became a local favorite. After her dad’s passing, Cheryl continued their mission and in 2021, opened the first brick-and-mortar Jamaican restaurant location in St George Utah in his honor. Today, Papa’s Got Jerk is more than a local restaurant — it’s a celebration of heritage, a story told through spice, and a legacy served hot, one plate at a time.

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