I dropped in here for lunch today. I was greeted right away (it is unusual to be greeted in a friendly way in Jamaica restaurants normally LOL) and given a menu--and I already knew I wanted a lunch special with jerk chicken, based on the web site. There was island music playing in the background to set the vibe, along with a map of the Caribbean at every table. My jerk chicken came out quickly and was delicious. The plantains were the perfect consistency, which is important to me because some places dry them out. I asked for a side of pepper sauce and it's quite hot, so consider yourself warned! While I was dining, the owner, Peter, came over and was chatting with the patrons. The ladies at the next table clearly knew him well, and I love that there are local relationships at the restaurant. It was fascinating hearing about his transition from the finance industry in Trinidad to being a restaurant entrepreneur! I only wish I had had had space to try the rum cake. It would be a joy to come back to Irie Diner and support a local business! read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Drink Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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Stumbled across this delicious restaurant on my lunch break and when I say, I am coming back for breakfast and dinner you need to make sure you're there as well. Great service from the staff and felt very welcomed as if I was vacation to the islands. I ordered the brown STEW chicken bowl for lunch and he came with rice and beans and I chose cabbage. Everything was delicious. Very authentic taste and I completed my entire bowl. The inside was very nice. There's a bar area and a lot of seating. read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Lunch bowl ( BROWN STEW CHICKEN) - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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Great experience with the food, service, and ambiance. Peter, one of the owners, is a very friendly human being and the staff are also friendly. I had the chicken stew plate - came with rice beans and plantains, and it was very flavorful. read more

We ordered the roti with curry chicken, the jerk pork, and the brown stew chicken. All was tasty and the brown stew chicken was especially tender and seasoned well. The service was also very friendly and the restaurant is clean and spacious. I would recommend for anyone looking for an authentic Caribbean meal! read more

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I love Jamaican food and this restaurant has authentic dishes that are spot on! Ambiance has a cool island vibe! read more

We found Irie by accident after attempting to go to another establishment that was not only not very clean had such a limited menu that there was not even unsweet ice tea! We were immediately greeted by a gentleman who was most friendly who had a great sense of humor. He asked us how our flight was. I assumed he was joking so I said fantastic. How are you today and he said oh I did not expect that and laughed. He made us feel very welcomed upon entering the restaurant. The decor upon walking in is very much, Caribbean, relaxing, and very welcoming. Love the color on the walls and they had a video playing that had all these funny accidents that kept you laughing. The menu though not extensive does have some great opportunities. This of course is not the best place if you're a vegetarian because there's limited non-meat opportunities. My friend got the Jamaican wings. I tried one they were excellent! The seasoned fries were outstanding and the macaroni pie was good, but I'm not one who likes sweet macaroni. My friend really enjoyed it and she's the one that ordered it. I got the seasoned Melody, a vegetables, which I don't know what spices they put in it, but that was phenomenal! The cabbage, the best I've ever had it was outstanding and such a huge portion! Overall, this was a very good experience. The waitress was not as aware of her menu as well as I had hoped when I asked for recommendations for she never really was able to say I tried this or I tried that or this has got this seasoning and this has that flavoring. Her response was far more generic repeating what was already on the menu. She was kind and sweet just not as knowledgeable of explaining the menu. She really couldn't make recommendations. read more

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The food was amazing. Pork jerk tenderloin was great and I loved coconut rice flavor. Server was very friendly and attentive to my needs while dining. This was my first time here but I will be back soon! read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Walked in after passing my several times. Decided I was in the mood for something tasty. Was greeted immediately upon entering end seated near the window for a late lunch. It was fairly quiet with some nice island vibe music playing in the background, so I felt relaxed and ready to enjoy the energy. The owner came by the table and greeted me and took my order. Every person that walked in, he made sure to call their name and greet them with a smile. That leaves a last impression.. at least to me. I ordered the x oxtails which came with 3 tender and very tasty tails, rice and peas, cooked wonderfully, and cabbage. I also got the macaroni pie, which was a pleasant surprise. It's like Mac and cheese, just less cheesy than traditional southern Mac. I am definitely coming back to try some other options. Everything was hot, flavored well and was very filling. I still had leftovers. read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Oxtails with rice and peas, and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Visited Irie Diner on a Friday evening with family. From the entry to exit of this establishment - the service was top tier. We made reservations so were quickly seated although they weren't extremely busy. The aesthetic is not overly done but is well decorated. It definitely gives island vibes. We started with a Barbados sampler which was a great intro to everything we were about to experience. Jerk wings, popcorn shrimp and sweet potato fries complemented each other perfectly. I had a veggie plate with some of the best red beans and rice I've ever had - I would like to preface this with the fact that my family is from Jamaica. Everyone raved about the oxtails and the red snapper seemed to hit a few spots. The curry goat was rated a 10 but more gravy was needed (they quickly brought more). A coconut vanilla cake was ordered for the road and looked scrumptious. Overall we loved the experience and will definitely return. The owner wished us well on our departure which sealed this experience with a kiss. read more

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I had the curry goat and Jerry chicken wings. The food was excellent and the owner was warm and friendly and made us feel really welcomed. I highly recommend. read more

This was my second trip to Irie Diner with about four years in between. I'm still not sure why I waited so long to go again because this place is still just as good as it was when they first opened. The restaurant itself is kept very tidy, which is immensely appreciated. I think he's changed around the food menu a little since my first trip too, but not much. My friend and I went for dinner and both ended up getting the same thing, the chicken stew. Highly recommended! The chicken was absolutely fall off the bone tender, and the gravy was perfectly seasoned. Along with french fries I ordered sweet plantains, which, by the way, were probably some of the best I have ever had. They were not overly sweet, so you could still taste the plantain. They were perfect in my opinion. They offered us a free sample of the tea that he brews each night. It's a blend of hibiscus tea with herbs like cinnamon and star anise, among many others that he listed off. Again, not overly sweet and it tasted amazing. That was my dessert, and was a pleasant end to dinner. Keep up the great work! read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Sweet Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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Food was disgusting! And expensive I don't mind as long as it's good..This WAS NOT good at all: rice under cooked, no gravy! Fish was "frost-bitten" tasted old, the plantains were mixed some pieces were hard and dark, mixed with 2 fresh ones..cabbage was very undercooked with no taste! 100 dollars I could have made it myself..nobody wants old food. No wonder it wasn't crowded. PASS ON THIS PLACE.. read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Some mixed old and fresh plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

This is my families spot with my mother in law. We love to come here together! Food is always so yummy. Our fav app is the coconut shrimp. The sauce you can dip it in is YUMMY! You can't go wrong with the jerk chicken, jasmine rice & the plantains! It's not very crowded here as well so you can always find a great seat. Service is fast and waitresses are attentive to your needs. read more

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When we walked in we were greeted by the owner, who let us know our server would be with us soon. Once we were able to order, we got to relax and take in the vibe of the restaurant, it's a very beautiful, beachy kind of vibe and it went well with the food you could get. And the food itself was absolutely amazing! I got the Rasta Pasta with Jerk Tofu and the pasta was cooked well and saucy enough that I finished my whole plate! read more

I've ordered from this restaurant several times on DoorDash, and today was the same. The problem was that I ordered Akee & Saltfish with red rice and beans. What I got was not that at all! I checked DoorDash again to see they closed right after I got the wrong food. I spoke with the owner, and I discovered from the bag that there was an Uber Eats receipt! The driver who delivered the food to me didn't pay attention and gave me someone else's food! That also means that idiot driver gave my food to the Uber Eats customer! I really appreciate the follow up from the restaurant. That conversation has taught me that I need to pay attention to the receipt before the driver leaves to make sure I get what I ordered! Irie Diner, y'all's customer service is the ABSOLUTE BEST!! One more thing, the Dashe'rs name is Colvie J. He/ she is supposed to be one of Doordash's "Top" Dashers! DoorDash is gonna have to make sure these "top" drivers continuously earn that title! Colvie's brain was clearly out to lunch yesterday! read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - This is the food I got instead of what I asked for. Extremely disappointing! - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

The Caribbean Atmosphere was on point with music. We could have a conversation without trying to talk over the music. A really lovely diner. The owner visited us and the waiter "Cook", he did well. A Togo container was needed, couldn't eat it all, so filling read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - A delicious filling meal. I thoroughly enjoyed my Oxtails, rice, beans and vegetables! A go container was needed - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Come here and enjoy amazing Caribbean food. We got greeted by Peter.He is the owner and the nicest guy ! Genuine and kind. Great family style restaurant. We 100% will return. The reds beans and rice are phenomenal! The owner made us feel like we literally were family !! read more

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My partner and I entered the restaurant and waited a second to be seated. We had to walk around the corner so we were visible. Then we were seated quite quickly. The restaurant looked quite clean including the booths and table settings. The server was friendly, smiled, and answered our many questions. I ordered curry chicken, festival, and calaloo. I was baffled about rice not automatically coming with the meal like every other place when you order. Then, there is an upcharge for festival. Why? It's bread. I had great company so we didn't really pay attention to how long the food was taking initially. My curry chicken was cold except for in the center of the bowl it was lukewarm. I guess they did not nuke it enough. I really don't like sending food back, because I used to work in restaurants. I didn't want my partner to have to wait either. I boxed it up to go. A guy who appeared to possibly own the establishment was nice. I won't return though. The cold food and nickel and diming is not for me. read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Chicken Curry Chicken Festivals Akee and Saltfish - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Owners are trini, food Bomb. They have a bar for drinks and lots of regulars. Deff recommend

In town for a few days and wanted to get some curry goat. Took the family and tried 4 different dishes. Food was incredibly good. Service was personal and the staff took the time to give us some background on their menu and to discuss the nuances of the various carribean flavors. Our family really enjoyed our lunch and we highly recommend. read more

Was really excited to try this authentic Jamaican restaurant however I was underwhelmed and unimpressed. They were out of jerk, chicken and beef patties at 5 PM which was kind of odd to me being a Jamaican restaurant. However, the food we did order was served at room temperature. The drinks were subpar not sure if alcohol was even in it. I ordered the oxtails which were decent but nothing to write home about. I don't think I will come back here again. read more

My wife and I stopped in and ordered the Jamaican-style Oxtail, and I ordered the Grenada Brown Stew Chicken. We also ordered beans and rice, cabbage, and sweet plantains. Plus, we sampled their fantastic Caribbean drinks. It's worth trying one time cause you must use your fingers to eat the delicious food. Cheryl was our waitress. We met Peter Jackson, the owner. He is very friendly and told us they cater private parties in their buffet room. read more

Better food for lesser prices !!! Nice looking restaurant with good ambiance but food needs to be better and I can take you to a hole in the wall that the food is excellent and plentiful and much cheaper !!! read more

Relaxing and fun! Our monthly Red Hat luncheon was a hit here! Most of the ladies had never eaten at Irie and it was a great experience for them! Several were adventurous and tried different foods. We loved the music--sets the tone. Mr. Jackson, the owner, served us and was very cordial. He patiently explained the ingredients and spices. (He saved me from ordering a dish that had hidden onions!) I heard our ladies saying they would come back on their own! I hope they do. read more

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This place was amazing! Me and my fiends went here for a dinner date. The second we walked in, the whole room smelled so fresh and clean, almost like fresh laundry :) The restaurant looked so pretty and turquoise, very calming atmosphere. We were seated by a nice gentleman who was quick with service, and even offered his recommendations for different sauces (very good btw!). We ordered the loaded fries (very well seasoned and the sauce was wonderful), and we each got the chicken duo plate (jerk, curry and brown stew chicken). It took a minute to come out, but it was well worth the wait. The chicken was juicy and super well seasoned. Please consider stopping by here! Food was affordable and worth a try! :) read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - LOADED FRIES - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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Irie Diner was delicious!!! The oxtail was so tender, the meat practically fell off the bone. It was so rich with flavor and definitely worth the hype. The roti accompanied the meat well. The jerk chicken was also a good choice, the chicken was seasoned well and cooked very tender. The restaurant was a pretty big size that can fit quite a bit of people. The staff was very friendly as well. I would recommend Irie Diner for sure! read more

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This food is amazing! Delicious. Fresh. Flavorful. Phenomenal, friendly service. A great place to grab a vegan dinner! I love this place! read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Dominica Veggie Station - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Order brown stew chicken and plantains it was so good and had alot of flavor . Lots of food provided and beans and rice were seasoned well. read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Sweet Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Nice atmosphere and the food is great! Very friendly service. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisine from the Caribbean.

I was in the mood for Jamaican style oxtails and this place did no disappoint. We started our meal with Irie mojitos which were very tasty. We then ordered oxtails, rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. The oxtails were tender and falling off the bone and Full of flavor. The rice and peas were flavorful but just a bit dry for my liking. The plantains were cooked to perfection. My sister enjoyed her brown stew chicken with the same sides as I. The owner even came around to help us feel more welcome and ensure we were enjoying our meal. I definitely recommend and would try this place again. read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Oxtail, Rice & Red Beans, Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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This place is a gem. The food is so fresh and flavorful and the service was fantastic. The vibe here is so mellow it truly feels like you're on the islands. We started with the coconut shrimp appetizer and the shrimp was perfectly coated. The sauce was just the right level of sweet and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. For my meal I got the Puerto Rico shrimp jerk style and it was the perfect level of spice. For my sides I went with sweet plantain and the cabbage, both were great and the balance of sweet and spice was necessary. I cannot rave enough about this spot. read more

Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Puerto Rico Shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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Great food and portions. Very comfortable and clean inside. Super helpful service and patient because I had so many questions about all the food. Delicious delicious delicious. I will definitely be back for more read more

The Rasta Pasta was absolutely delicious! The service was great and the atmosphere was too! I can definitely say that I would definitely recommend coming to here! read more

First visit and we will be back! Great service! Great food! Nice atmosphere and very clean.

Walked in to such a pleasant atmosphere and welcoming smiles. The Mango Cart beer is delicious. I ordered the coconut shrimp, conch fritters and chicken and dumpling soup. The conch fritters and pineapple mango chutney is very flavorful. The coconut shrimp were fried to a golden crisp and were wonderful. The chicken and dumpling soup is very flavorful and hearty. I would recommend you check this place out. ( Bonus they have a military discount if your bill is $20 or over) read more

Irie Diner is so good! I have never had a bad experience and the customer service was top tier. The food is so great. And the energy of the place really brought my whole experience to a 10/10. I usually order online but it is just as good as going into the restaurant. Truly 5 stars if you like Carribean food try Irie Diner! read more

Excellent service and environment. We had the ribs and oxtails and they were both fall off the bone delicious. Will definitely be returning.

As soon as you walk into Irie Diner it feels like you're with family. The staff and owners are all professional, polite, and laid back. The relaxing jazz music along with the ambiance of the restaurant really makes it feel like you're on vacation at a 5 star spot. The food was amazing, you can tell it's fresh and cooked by a top chef as well. Highly recommend. read more

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Oh my goodness! The food is delicious! Everything I have tried has given me a reason to continue coming here. And the owner is so nice! I love it here! read more

Still fantastic! This is my favorite Caribbean cuisine in Jacksonville. Service is always top notch!