The best Jerk Chicken in Pgh hands down This place is almost a second home because I'm there so often. The close community allows the employees to become familiar with your face and even your order. I personally drive quite a distance to have fireside, sometime during peek traffic hours but the drive always seems worth it. read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

EVERYTHING WE ORDERED WAS AMAZING! Pepper Steak Jerk Chicken Curry Goat Rice & Beans Double order of Cabbage! Beef Patty washed down with Calypso Caribbean Lemonades Made me Homesick read more

i normally come here and i try to make it early as possible otherwise bo ixtails for me :( i love a good oxtail especially if you get it from this place you will both be disappointed today i was hungry for something else so iopted for a large curry chickden extra gravy and white rice amd tocsy im actually u upset i didn't go with my first option but ill give them another chance another day ibe had worde things be wrong with my food unfortunately portions are massive they wete not stingy only thing that im upset abt is my rice and my stomach after eating but i hate to waste $ on food especially in these times thanls ill be back even if ots for a beef pattie read more

I called their phone number twice. It gave me a voice machine. Then I called again and they picked up. They took my order but didn't tell me how long it would be, when I should pick it up, or how much it was. They just hung up. No problem, I was nearby. They were out of oxtail so I ordered the Steak and pepper meal, size small, with rice&beans and cabbage salad. It was delicious. They were out of plantains. They run out of stuff quite often, so order before noon if you want what you want. In addition to the black pepper steak, I tried the jerk chicken meal. It had a great spice to it. Small size seemed just big enough for what we wanted. The jerk chicken was tender and so was the steak. The steak was a little saltier than I expected, but still good. It is still COViD times so the seating was closed off. Guests were standing in a line inside. Some of the guests were properly wearing their masks, but some had their masks not covering their noses, which is very frustrating. Please enforce proper mask wearing if you're going to have your guests wear masks at all. No matter, I look forward to trying more items off of the menu. read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Storefront - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This spot has good food and great drinks! Service is smooth and the ambiance is inviting. Our 2nd visit and we will be back!

Whenever I visit a new city I often add a Jamaican spot to my list places to try. It was Fireside's turn this trip. I drove through two tunnels and in sub zero temperature to give this place a shot. The restaurant is somewhat of a hole in the wall but that is no deterrent. I ordered the Jerk Chicken and also two patties. I hate to say this but I was disappointed. The Jerk chicken was just not my thing and the beef patty was unimpressive. Firstly the Jerk chicken was covered in sauce l, too much sauce. Reminiscent of stewed chicken or maybe baked chicken with a Jerk sauce. I wanted to write a great review of Fireside but this meal just did not warrant such praise. read more

This place is excellent!! I've had the brown stew chicken, brown stew fish (tilapia, red snapper hasn't been available), jerk chicken and jerk shrimp, and beef patty. Everything that I've had has been great but their rice and peas are different from how I make mine. I use coconut milk, fresh thyme and other ingredients so the flavor is different. If you can tolerate very spicy food then the jerk is for you. I like spicy but the jerk is way too spicy for me so I stick to other menu items. They are located in Wilkinsburg, where I grew up. Although I haven't lived In there for over two decades it's still important for me to come back and support black businesses. I can't wait to try their other offerings. I make some delicious oxtails myself but it's a labor intensive dish. Why not Fireside do it for me?? read more

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What's the 2nd part of my dinner? (Monday~ February 17, 2020) A side of jerk chicken with extra gravy!!! ‍ This is in addition to the brown stew snapper, rice & peas acabbage from Royal Caribbean!! Meal specs: I love their jerk chicken!! I like Royal Caribbean's too. But, Fireside is my favorite. My husband like Royal's better. He feels that the chicken is seasoned as well as the sauce. Back to Fireside. In my opinion, they are so good that they run out of food pretty early!!! That's why we found Royal Caribbean!! However, they run out of food as well. ‍But, not as much as often it as early! Fireside gives you more chicken, too!!! Bon appétit!!! Picture read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I discovered Fireside about a month ago and its hard to resist coming here. The goat and chicken curries are so flavorful, but you can't go wrong with brown stew or jerk. Going to need more time to explore the menu but haven't had a bad meal yet. They run out of food fast so try to go earlier in the day. read more

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Great spot for a quick and generous portioned meal. I got the curry chicken and it warmed my soul, the meat was tender and the curry was delicious. The staff are all super sweet and prices are fair, especially considering portion size. Definitely worth a try! read more

this is really good if your looking for a good soul for Caribbean style very generous on the portions great beef patties.

When I come here I usually order the same things. Fried plantains, pepper steak, steamed veggies, fried chicken dinner or curried chicken. Not all at once of course. Those to me are triumphant meals when it comes to authentic Jamaican cuisine. I've never been disappointed. The flavors are mouth-watering and succulent. It's a bare bones basic eatery but trust me when I say it's all about the food. Short of going directly to Jamaica you'll not find anything more genuine. read more

Fireside is one of the best Caribbean restaurants in the Pittsburgh area the food is tasty and delicious and they have a loft to offer from Big up to fire side read more

OXTAIL was awesome!! see my 2nd pic for detailed description.....reasonably priced casual dining with large portions, on a happening section of penn avenue read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - oxtail, rice n beans n cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I got their pepper steak. It was so good. Almost like bits of cubbed pot roast cooked in a thick savory dark brown sauce. My husband is Jamaican and warned it would be spicy, but we think it's been adapted to be mild for American tastes. read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Current menu. - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I could reeally come here daily however i would go dead broke! Their prices are a bit steep but the food is so delicious! read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We came in at 11:30 to buy food for a 20 person party: rice & beans, plantains, pepper steak, cabbage. Everyone was SOO happy with the food. At the end of the party we got out lots of take out containers and everyone spoons up every last grain of rice to take home to their family. read more

Wow! Great authentic Jamaican food! Overall everything we had was amazing, ox tail stew, curry chicken, curry goat, and stewed chicken Definitely recommend I've been to four different Caribbean restaurants around Pittsburgh and this is definitely one of our favorites! read more

Wouldn't have considered wandering into Wilkinsburg on my own as it's a bit out of the way for me but when my friend recommended this spot after a good gym session I was totally for it. Totally divey yet, local spot but with absolutely delicious, authentic, well spiced food! I had the Jamaican style curry chicken over rice with a side salad. The rice soaked up the curry perfectly. Also, it leaves you fell and satisfied with I think is a better option than the "hungry for more salivation" I personally always regret the hour afterwards of incredible discomfort so this is perfect and will not be tainting your opinion for when you come again -- you will come again. You will have a meal and a half with their portions, so ask for your meal in a to-go box no matter if you are dining in or not. read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Had curry goat with rice and peas and cabbage. I also tried my friends Brown stewed red snapper it was delicious. My goat was tender and delicious as well. They didn't have plantains but they had Kola champagne which is a delicious soda that taste like sweet cream soda. The service was fair. It was a little busy but handled well. read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Kola champagne soda - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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One of my fave places to eat in Pittsburgh the food is Fresh, seasoned well and made with love. So that means they are busy lol so don't try to call and place an order just come on in, order your food and wait. I ordered some fish it was a 40min wait. I really didn't mind waiting bc I knew it must be great and it was. Have some patience when ordering the wait is worth it. I also love how they have Veggie options for me that really fill me up. read more

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DELICIOUS! Just grabbed a "small" jerk chicken platter for lunch (in quotations because it was more than enough for a lunch portion). My plate included three pieces of well seasoned chicken, a bed of rice with beans and sauce, and cabbage. I got a beef patty and a ginger beer on the side. As an afterthought, I really wish I had added some plantains to my plate for a touch of sweetness. What a satisfying lunch! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking looking for some good Caribbean food! A few notes - there is seating so you can eat lunch in the restaurant. It's a bit dated, think 70's diner decor, but it's clean and charming! Also, they do accept cards. read more

Food is delicious and portions are great, however, by dinner time on the weekend there really isn't any food left and the cost and ordering structure gave me pause so this review lands at a three. We tried fireside for the first time at 5:30 pm today (Saturday) and they were out of jerk chicken, beef patties, plantains and barbecue chicken. We got the last helping of rice and beans. We ended up ordering the jerk chicken wings and they were phenomenal. However, be sure to order carefully. We asked for two orders of jerk chicken and two orders of rice and beans. Based on listed prices we should have been charged $8 total for the wings and $4 total for the rice. Instead they proactively made our orders into meals (adding cabbage and I'm guessing more rice) and instead of $12 total we were charged $18. The price on the menu for Jamaican soda was $2 each yet we were charged $2.50 each. I was not at all a fan of this but the service had been friendly and personable and the portion was indeed the worth the price.... still not my favorite business practice. Ultimately, I have never tasted better cabbage and the jerk chicken and rice and beans were nothing short of flawless so if you can get there early, and be very clear on your order and what you expect to pay, id definitely encourage stopping by. I will be returning for sure. read more

The restaurant's website and window say open. I walk in the woman looks at me and says nothing. I walk over to the counter and wait for her to greet me . She says "We have nothing left" it's 6pm so I ask her to repeat herself just in case I heard her wrong. Nope, she said they have nothing left. If you don't have any food why is your door open or why don't you have a sign on the door? Very unprofessional. read more

Fireside was all that I read from previous customers - If your looking for authentic food then this is the place! If your looking for a beautiful decor then look elsewhere! It's the food that delivers! Very friendly and fast service - The only complaint is that Fireside doesn't really have competition in order to challenge quality of food. read more

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Amazing authentic Jamaican food Fast service Large portions Honest straight forward Jamaican service I recommend this to anyone looking for a genuine Jamaican meal read more

Fireside is one of those no frills places where you know you will get a solid Jamaican meal. I am a huge fan of caribbean food, and have had quite my share. This place hits the spot for me. I've had their jerk wings, not the hot wings. They are braised in jerk sauce/gravy, not fried or baked, and the sauce is delicious. They're large in size, not small and scrappy. Personally, I prefer a lot more heat when it comes to jerk spice/flavor, and I don't get that with theirs', but you won't catch me not crushing them for this reason! The oxtail is tender and unctuous, with thick, (not watery!) full bodied gravy. And that beef patty, wow, probably the best I've ever had being that it's made in house and not warmed up from a packet in the freezer (which I don't mind either). The take out box that includes the protein with rice and peas, and veggies on the side, weighs at least 5 pounds, maybe more. I have never been able to down it in one sitting, it's so plentiful. Can definitely feed two, so quite the bang for your buck. They don't have take out menus, so don't ask! I did my first time there, and was given a "you must be crazy" look by the lady working the counter. They accept credit cards. Every time I'm in there, I see people of all kinds of backgrounds. So word travels, and they know what's up. I recommend ordering in advance and taking out. Can't wait to try their breakfast! read more

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I like the food here....when they have it. Ox tail/jerk wings/beef patty= hard to catch items. Hearty portions....prices aren't bad either.

Can't believe I'm just discovering this place. Learned that they've been around for about 10 years. When I arrived in Pgh about four years ago, I had a hard time finding a good Jamaican restaurant, but am happy that Fireside is now part of my repertoire. I'm Jamaican and can say Fireside delivers a pretty good and delicious fare of Jamaican cuisine. First time I went, I had fish tea (fish soup) and fried dumplings. Fried dumplings are what we (Jamaicans) typically have for breakfast; added with cooked greens called callaloo, ackee or saltfish. It's been ages since I've had this, so was happy to see it on the menu. This last time I had brown stew chicken (a dish I sometimes make at home) and it was the real deal. The food was fresh and hot, and portions were generous. This will be my go-to spot for Jamaican food! read more

Hole in the wall place ... But the food is so GREAT!!! Mmmmmm try the beef patty too .. They give u so much food for a good price.. read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - I'm goin in.. Lol - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food isn't good. Gave it two tries and was disappointed both times. Go somewhere else love! ‍

Ok, so I finally found a suitable Jamaican restaurant worthy enough of my review. I've tried Royal Caribbean in East Liberty and I have to give a C grade. Been that I'm from DC I'm used to A+ Jamaican but Fireside gets a B+. I had the Oxtail with rice and peas and it as a lot of food and very good. Its located in Wilkinsburg on Penn and Center st right across from the Historic Penn-Lincoln hotel which might be why you can never find it when you search for it on Yelp. Their service was fast and courteous and very respectful. They only take cash which is ok because Pamela's do the same thing. Overall I enjoyed the food. I know Wilkinsburg gets a bad wrap but don't worry about the neighborhood, I've eaten in worse places in DC and most hole in the wall places make the best food. Check it out. I'm a Grad Student at Pitt so my word is golden. Have fun. read more

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Good authentic Jamaican food for the city of Pittsburgh. I go there every once in awhile. They give good portions and the food is always fresh. I always go back because the food is delicious! read more

Had to try this place for comparison after a very pleasing experience at Leon's Caribbean Restaurant. And for the most part, the food and the prices here live up to the high bar set. We ordered the Jerk Shrimp, a small Oxtail Stew, and an extra order of cabbage. I appreciated that choices such as the extra sides were demonstrated on a slightly more detailed menu. The jerk sauce here was less flavorful and spicy than Leon's, though still very tasty. The oxtail was highly satisfying, and the rice and beans and cabbage were great. Our takeout containers came fully loaded, with our meal coming to about $30 with more than enough food to feed 2. Service was slow for takeout from the relatively empty restaurant on a Saturday night, but with the seafood made to order, I'm not really one to complain. With this location not too inconvenient from my North Oakland home, I'm not opposed to returning to check out the rest of the menu. read more

This place should get some more attention. The surrounding area isn't the most desirable, but it's definitely a gem in the middle of a desert. The food rivals Impressionz in East Liberty. Service isn't as good here, but they do open later and they have a bunch of Jamaican sodas and drinks. The brown sauce chicken and oxtail are both delicious. We got smalls, and they come with choice of peas and rice or white rice, plus a side of cabbage salad. For drink, I tried the pineapple guava juice--very sweet and tropical. read more

This restaurant was actually recommended to us by a Pittsburgh rap star. He said it was really good Jamaican food and he was absolutely right. I'm not really into spicy food so I refrained from getting anything curry. I ordered the chicken stew with rice and beans and salad. The chicken stew was absolutely amazing. It was so good that I actually got sleepy as soon as I finished lol. The prices were unbelievably cheap for the amount of food that you get. It's definitely a great way to feed yourself if you're on a budget. The quality of the food here is absolutely amazing. It's a small mom and pop shop but do not be fooled by the look of this place. You're gonna get your money's worth. read more

Worst ever! Your food is good but not good enough for me to be ignored when I'm trying to give you business. I have an idea how about you get off the phone and actually work. Worst ever!!! read more

Fireside Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very good food. Had shrimp on one occasion. Goat the next. Compares well with Jamaican restaurants. Big portions. Flavorful food.

Good food I travel from Nortside to Wilkinsburg for Jamican get there rice is gone..no goat its still early yet they don't have Jamaican patties..Im craving Jamaican flavors that's what I want..So I order pizza damn!! read more

Tried this place for the first time, and the food was really good. I chose a non-spicy dish of chicken and rice, but there are spicier options available. They also have Jamaican Kola Champagne and it was delicious! read more