Simmer Down Bar & Grill 517 25th Street
517 25th Street, West Palm Beach, FL
Simmer Down Menu
Simmer Favorites*

Braised Oxtail
Slow-braised for hours until it falls right off the bone, then smothered in rich brown gravy with butter beans. This is the one everybody talks about. 🍖 Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$24.00+Brown Stewed Chicken
$16.00+
Curried Chicken
Chicken simmered low and slow in a thick, golden curry sauce. Warm, comforting, and made for soaking into your rice. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$16.00+
Curried Chickpeas
Plump chickpeas simmered in golden Jamaican curry. Cozy, filling, and packed with flavor. Meat-free, never boring! Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$19.00
Curried Goat
Tender goat slow-cooked in a bold Jamaican curry with potatoes and a little heat. Rich, fragrant, and full of Sunday-dinner energy. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$19.00+
Fried Chicken
Golden, crispy, and seasoned island-style all the way through. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, pure happiness. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$16.00+
Jerk Pork
Juicy pork loaded with scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme, then grilled till smoky and crispy on the edges. Bring your appetite (and a napkin). Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$16.00+
Simmer Down Jerk Chicken
Our namesake! Chicken soaked in fiery house jerk seasoning and grilled for that smoky char. Spicy, juicy, and 100% Simmer Down. 🔥 Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$16.00+Vegetable Stew
A hearty pot of island veggies simmered in a savory, seasoned broth. Proof that plant-based can still hit the soul. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$20.00+
Meat Only

Oxtails Only
No sides, no distractions, just the good stuff! Fall-off-the-bone oxtails slow-braised for hours in a rich, savory gravy with butter beans, allspice, and a whole lotta love. Grab a spoon (and maybe some napkins) because you'll want every last drop. 🍖$24.00
Jerk Chicken - 1/2 LB
A half pound of smoky, spicy jerk chicken with no sides to slow you down. The perfect snack-size dose of island heat. 🔥$12.00
Jerk Chicken - 1 LB
A whole pound of island heat! Our chicken soaks overnight in a fiery jerk marinade loaded with scotch bonnets, allspice, and thyme, then hits the grill for that smoky, crispy char. Juicy, spicy, and seriously addictive. Keep a cold drink close by. 🔥$20.00
Jerk Pork - 1/2 LB
A half pound of juicy, smoky jerk pork with crispy edges and a spicy kick. Just right when the craving hits.$12.00
Jerk Pork - 1 LB
A full pound of fiery, smoky jerk pork seasoned with scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme, then grilled till crispy on the edges. Perfect for sharing, or not. We won't judge.$20.00
Fried Chicken - 1/2 LB
A half pound of golden, crispy, island-seasoned fried chicken. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, and snack-size satisfying.$12.00
Fried Chicken - 1 LB
A full pound of crispy, golden fried chicken seasoned island-style all the way through. Big crunch, big flavor, big happiness. Crunch, repeat.$20.00
Specialties

Snapper Fish
A whole snapper cooked fresh to order, your way! Go brown stewed in rich, savory gravy, curried with bold island spice, steamed with veggies and seasonings, or escovitch style, fried crispy and topped with tangy pickled peppers and onions. Every option is a true taste of the Jamaican coast. 🐟$30.00Colossal Shrimp
Big, juicy, seriously colossal shrimp simmered in our golden Jamaican curry sauce. Rich, fragrant, and cooked to order. Shrimp lovers, this one's your moment. 🍤$26.00Rasta Pasta - Vegetable
Creamy, cheesy penne tossed with colorful bell peppers, veggies, and a kick of jerk seasoning. Red, gold, and green on a plate!$19.00
Rasta Pasta - Jerk Chicken
Our creamy, cheesy Rasta Pasta topped with smoky, spicy jerk chicken. Comfort food with a kick.$24.00
Rasta Pasta - Shrimp
Creamy, jerk-spiced Rasta Pasta piled high with juicy seasoned shrimp. Rich, bold, and totally irresistible.$26.00
All-Day Jamaican Breakfast

Ackee & Saltfish
Jamaica's national dish! Buttery ackee sautéed with flaky saltfish, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's always a good time. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$21.00
Callaloo & Saltfish
Tender callaloo greens sautéed with seasoned saltfish, onions, and peppers. Light, savory, and loaded with island goodness. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$18.00
Okra & Saltfish
Fresh okra and flaky saltfish sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. A classic yard-style plate with plenty of flavor. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.$18.00
Sides
Rice & Peas - Small 8 oz
Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with red kidney beans, thyme, and allspice. The side that makes the plate.$5.00Rice & Peas - Large 16 oz
Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with red kidney beans, thyme, and allspice. The side that makes the plate.$9.00
Sweet Plantains - Small 8 oz
Ripe plantains fried until golden and caramelized. Sweet, soft, and totally addictive.$5.00
Sweet Plantains - Large 16 oz
Ripe plantains fried until golden and caramelized. Sweet, soft, and totally addictive.$9.00
Macaroni Salad - Small 6oz
Creamy, cool, and classic. The perfect chill partner for anything spicy.$5.00
Macaroni Salad - Large 8oz
Macaroni Salad - Small 8 oz$9.00
Steamed Cabbage - Small 8 oz
Cabbage steamed with carrots, onions, and a touch of seasoning. Light, fresh, and full of flavor.$4.00
Steamed Cabbage - Large 16 oz
Cabbage steamed with carrots, onions, and a touch of seasoning. Light, fresh, and full of flavor.$8.00White Rice - Small 8 oz
Simple, fluffy, and ready for all that gravy.$4.00White Rice - Large 16 oz
Simple, fluffy, and ready for all that gravy.$7.00
Roti & Caribbean Favorites
Dahl Poori Roti
Soft roti stuffed with seasoned ground split peas. Tear it, wrap it, and scoop up something delicious. Add-On: Curried Goat Tender, slow-cooked curried goat to pair with your roti. Wrap it up and dig in! Add-On: Curried Chickpeas Golden curried chickpeas to fill your roti. Hearty, cozy, and meat-free. Add-On: Curried Chicken Savory curried chicken made for scooping with warm roti. A match made in island heaven.$10.00
Paratha Roti
Buttery, flaky, "buss up shut" style roti. Made for dipping into curry. Add-On: Curried Goat Tender, slow-cooked curried goat to pair with your roti. Wrap it up and dig in! Add-On: Curried Chickpeas Golden curried chickpeas to fill your roti. Hearty, cozy, and meat-free. Add-On: Curried Chicken Savory curried chicken made for scooping with warm roti. A match made in island heaven.$9.00
Caribbean Juices

Caribbean Gold Coconut Water
Pure, refreshing island hydration straight from the coconut.$6.00Caribbean Juices
Sweet, tropical, and bursting with island fruit flavor. Ask what's pouring today!$6.00Sparrow Beets Plus Juice
$6.00Sparrow Ginger Juice
$6.00Sparrow Guava Juice
$6.00Sparrow Immune Juice
$6.00Sparrow Pineapple Juice
$6.00Sparrow Sorrel Juice
$6.00Sparrow Watermelon Juice
$6.00
Ting Original
Jamaica's favorite sparkling grapefruit soda. Tangy and fizzy.$4.00Ting Pink
$4.00Tropical Rhythm Island Mango
Fruity, colorful island punch in a bottle. Sip and sway.$4.00Tropical Rhythm Lychee Paradise
$4.00Tropical Rhythm Pineapple Ginger
$4.00Tropical Rhythm Reggae Medley
$4.00VitaMalt
A rich, malty, non-alcoholic Caribbean favorite.$3.00Island best juice
$6.00
Classic Refreshments
Arizona Energy
$3.00Arizona Sweet Tea
Sweet iced tea and fruit flavors to cool you down.$3.00Bottled Water
Stay hydrated, mon!$2.00Can Cola
$2.00Can Ginger Ale
$2.50Can Lemon Lime Soda
$2.00Can Orange Soda
$2.00
Coca-Cola 20 oz
The ice-cold classic.$3.00Cranberry Wata
$3.00D&G Cream Soda
$3.00D&G Ginger Beer
$3.00
D&G Grape Soda
Classic island flavors like Kola Champagne and Pineapple. A true taste of home.$3.00D&G Kola Champagne
$3.00D&G Orange Soda
$3.00D&G Pineapple Soda
$3.00Diet Coke 20 oz
$3.00Grape Wata
$3.00Mistic Bahama Blueberry
$3.00Mistic Kiwi Strawberry
$3.00Mistic Tropical Carrot
Fruity, juicy, and fun in every sip.$3.00Sprite 20 oz
Crisp, lemon-lime, and refreshing.$3.00
Events
Events Food
Events Drinks
Sunset in Jamaica
BC Mango cocktail, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine and fresh lime. A sunset in a glass.$12.00Rasta Refresher
BC Watermelon cocktail, guava juice, fresh lime and a splash of soda. Light, fruity and refreshing.$12.00Island Blue
La Fortuna Blue Agave, BC Blue Curacao cocktail, pineapple juice and fresh lime. Bold, bright and tropical.$12.00Tropical Mimosa
Champagne with pineapple, mango and orange juice. Tropical and bright.$9.00Berry Mimosa
Champagne with cranberry and a splash of pineapple. Fruity and elegant.$9.00

Rasta Pasta - Jerk Chicken
$24.00
Our creamy, cheesy Rasta Pasta topped with smoky, spicy jerk chicken. Comfort food with a kick.
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