Jerry's BBQ & Grill

Jerry's BBQ & Grill is an American barbecue and grill restaurant at 277 Jalan Kayu, in the Seletar area of north-east Singapore. It serves smoked ribs, Buffalo wings, steaks and burgers in a casual setting with tables outside.

An American called Jerry opened the restaurant here in 1994. About two years later, he and his wife retired to the United States and sold it to Al, who went on to run and expand it. In 2007, after a trip to Memphis, Al shipped American smokers back to Singapore and added slow-smoked barbecue to the menu.

What to order

The Buffalo wings are the dish the restaurant is best known for. You choose from six heat levels, from Smokin' at the low end up to Jerry's Insanity 6x. The menu prints a hazard warning next to the top two levels.

The house speciality is Memphis-style barbecue smoked over hickory wood. Baby back pork ribs are the main event. There is also pulled pork, beef brisket and a smoked half chicken. Barbecue plates come with steamed vegetables and a side such as baked beans, fries or potato salad.

From the grill, there are lamb loin chops, Angus ribeye and striploin, fillet mignon and a Kurobuta pork chop. Burgers are made from USDA beef that the kitchen grinds itself. Other long-standing dishes include clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, fish and chips, and an oxtail stew that regulars have ordered since the early years. Newer additions include fried chicken cooked to order, coffee tiramisu and black forest cake.

Weekend brunch and kids

On Saturdays and Sundays, Jerry's serves brunch sets. The basic set has eggs, hash browns, bacon or ham, grilled tomato, bread and a side salad. Bigger sets add ribs, a striploin steak, or prawns and fish. Each set comes with juice and a coffee or tea.

There is a small kids' menu with mac and cheese and chicken fingers. The restaurant also runs a Sunday promotion for children, so check the website for the current terms.

The setting

The restaurant sits on a low-rise stretch of Jalan Kayu. Photos on its website show red and blue awnings, big umbrellas and a row of tables outside. The mood is relaxed and unfussy, which suits families and groups of friends.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: dine-in is walk-in only, according to the website. Takeaway orders can be placed by phone.
• Location: Jalan Kayu is in the north-east, a long way from the city centre, so allow time for the journey.
• Spice: start low with the wings if you are not used to hot food.

Nearby

Jalan Kayu is well known for roti prata. On the same road, Thohirah Restaurant is a casual prata shop with tables by the street. See all restaurants in Seletar and Jalan Kayu, or browse more burger, Mexican and American restaurants and steakhouses and grills. Our North Singapore guide covers the wider area.