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    Irie Entree

    3.4 (80 reviews)
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    Casamigos Pomegranate -- Casamigos Tequila + Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Pomegranate   Pineapple Soda
    Candi R.

    My hairdresser told me about Irie Entree. My cousin and I like to go out for Happy Hour occasionally. She suggested this Black Owned business because it's close to my cousin's job. I told my cousin about it and she said she was down!! We met up around 6:30pm. We both didn't eat much, but the food we had was delicious. We sat outside in the patio dining area. Drinks, food and enjoying the nice air was wonderful. We were seated outside in case my cousin wanted to partake in a Hookah session. (It began to rain so that was cut short) I had eaten prior to meeting up, so I just ordered a drink and an appetizer: -- Casamigos Pomegranate -- Casamigos Tequila + Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Pomegranate -- Pineapple Soda -- Sugarcane BBQ Wings -- 4 piece The drink was amazing!! I would absolutely order it again. It was strong but not overpowering and I didn't feel "drunk" after having drank it. The pineapple soda was awesome. The Sugarcane BBQ Wings were sweet and sticky. I wish there were more than four. Maybe six?!? Our waitress didn't hover and was there when we needed her. When it began to rain, the staff brought us inside and accommodated us with tables inside. We enjoyed ourselves and we definitely will be back to try other items on the menu. The only thing that I didn't like was that a 30% gratuity was automatically added to our check. I'm a great tipper and that just turned me off. Uh oh well.

    Heather M.

    Beautiful and truly worth a visit! Each time I would pass by this establishment the courtyard area is always showing a vibe, a nice crowd, great music and often times a wait. My first visit was memorable and I'm glad I gave them a try! The menu has a great variety to choose from and I opted to go for the starters vs. full entree on this evening. I enjoyed the Jerk Chicken Eggrolls, the amount was just right; after 4 eggrolls I was full. The DJ played some hits! The hits ranged from various genres, decades and overall style! There was great guest interactions and it honestly added to the vibe! The timeliness from the server could be improved but overall the service/hospitality piece was a 10/10!!! I enjoyed every staff member I encountered. Will definitely be back!

    Randy B.

    First timer for a Jamaican restaurant and had a decent experience! I got the jerk chicken -- how could I not -- with Mac and cheese. It was okay but nothing surprising. The Mac and Cheese was a little bland until I really focused on it, that's when a little bit of the flavor came through. The Jerk Chicken was spicy and sweet but on the drier side without any sauce. Bigger concern was with the service for sure. My group did a walk-in and was seated just fine, but it took over 15 minutes for anyone to take our order and then more than 45 minutes to get our food after that. We waited for over an hour. The music is far too loud for comfort so it's hard to hold a conversation. There also isn't anything but bottled water for all the customers (no glasses or ice), not sure if there's a particular reason for this. Good place to try for yourself if you're interested!

    Rasheda ..

    I found this spot on TikTok. First thing was the address says Chestnut street but the restaurant is actually on 40th street. Parking is horrible in that area depending on what time and day you go. Fortunately we did not have an issue with parking because it was a Wednesday night. When we arrived we were seated immediately. We wanted to sit outside but it was closed so we had to sit in the upper level. We were a part of 2 so we got seated at an tiny high top table, we asked the waiter could we be seated at a slightly larger table due to the fact we were planning on ordering several dishes and drinks to try and there was not enough room, we were told no. It literally wasn't ANYONE inside the restaurant. I didn't even have space to place my purse down. We were given mini bottles of water while we waiting for our order to be taken. The drinks and food did come out quickly and it taste really good. The waitress was not very attentive. We had to constantly get up and look for her and able to order drinks or food. But like I said before, the restaurant was not crowded at all. Overall, I will go back just for food. But the vibes was not there this Wednesday night. Oh and they close at 9 which was a bummer.

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    Casey P.

    Whew! This review could have easily been 2 stars, but the food gave it a slight boost. I'll just start by saying the service left a lot to be desired. Walking into to the downstairs dining area, no one was there to greet our party of 4. No host or hostess at all. We looked around confused before wandering upstairs to see yet again no host. The waitress eyed us but we stood there awkwardly near people eating until I could inform we had a reservation. We were late for our initial time (due to reasons beyond our control), but the waitress did seat us. We were told about the QR for the menu, but as we sat, a good 20 minutes went by with no glasses of water, no greeting or even tableware provided. We seriously debated leaving. After what felt like forever, the waitress walked over and just stood beside the table wordless, waiting for us to turn and ask her about food. I finally asked "Hi, what's your name?" and we eased into making our orders. Odd. A simple introduction and "What would you like?" I always thought was pretty standard in the service industry, not standing awkwardly making us feel silly for not acknowledging you. When it came time to take our orders I asked what was the pasta seasoning like and she kind of grimaced like my question was weird, and she couldn't really describe the dish. I could have been asking due to allergies. The lack of training/preparedness was astounding. There's grace for these types of things at a new establishment, but training servers to be more attentive and proactive is an easy improvement. I certainly felt for the team there, as they had a decent crowd (a good problem) with short staff for the bar and tables, but something like providing water and utensils right away is the bare minimum. The fact that I had to flag her down after like 15 mins to get water bottles (a whole 'nother rant because where were the glasses?) didn't sit well. The food took a while, but arrived in enough time for it not to feel like forever. We weren't really checked on after we were served though and the waitress barely made eye contact with us. Nonetheless, the food was hot and delicious. The virgin Ocho Rios punch also was quite nice, and reminded me of our favorite vacation to Jamaica. I have to say, others at the table enjoyed their meals (ox tails, jerk chicken quarters, etc.). despite our gripes with service. It's just hard to vouch for this place until the serving improves. To sum it up: the space itself is cool and seems to attract a young crowd, looking for cute IG photos. Indeed the inside is set up very stylishly with some gram-worthy touches. That aside, simple enhancements would be a host at all times, turning down the blaring music which makes it impossible to talk without yelling, and most importantly training of waitstaff. Believe it or not, I want to return, the food clearly smacks. I just hope they can address these things, and I will be sure to avoid peak dining times.

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    Jimmy R.

    Irie Entree, opened in the last two years, is one of the better restaurants in University City. With a vast variety of Jamaican food and decor, the food stands to be a wonderful centerpiece of it all. I can't seem to find the pictures, but I had the oxtail and plantains. While it was a bit pricy, it was a wonderful, flavorful experience that stood out to me. The cocktails were a blast of flavor that were really good for the price. Service was friendly and timely, which left me with a good impression of the area. The only regret I have is not being able to come more often. When I wanted to eat out, I would rather go into the city, not stay on campus. But if you're really lazy, this is an amazing choice to go to.

    Audrey L.

    Ok, came here after work with a few co-workers. 1. There's not happy hour on Friday. I was able to find parking out front and paid via the app. Was greeted immediately and informed where our party was seated, upstairs. The area is spacious, with a 'full bar' and plenty of high tops for customers. Typical, not everyone showed but we still had a good time. We ordered several appetizers, drinks and shots. I waited so long for the server to come to the table that I went to the bar to order my 1st set of shots and that's where I saw our server who took the order for me. Appetizers were really good. The ackee and salt taco was ok, I should've tried the oxtail taco. The wings were really good as well. The majority of us ordered oxtail platters to go, now this is where I was confused. I've never ordered a platter of oxtail/jerk chicken or curry goat where rice and beans isn't a part of the platter. Well here you have to decide whether you're having Mac n cheese w/oxtail or rice and beans w/oxtail...where they do that at?!? And cabbage automatically comes with it. They could've kept the cabbage, tasted bland and old. Now I was hesitant on getting the max n cheese and the server couldn't really tell us if the Mac n cheese was good or not so I decided on the rice n beans which should've been a part of the platter in my opinion. Well I tasted the mac n cheese from someone else's platter and I'm glad I got the rice. Another party member tasted her mac n cheese and stated there was a funny taste to it. That was polite of her, it was nasty, again my opinion. Get home to try the oxtail and it didn't impress me at all. It had a sweet taste to it. Something else that got me while there. There were about 9 of us in the party. Remember there's no happy hour so we paying a nice price to drink here. About our 3rd round of shots, she tells us that they ran out of the liquor we had been drinking . Umm really?? Anyway, try it if you'd like but I've had much better food at a much cheaper price, not even including alcohol price.

    Quarter Jerk Chicken with pineapple jerk sauce, Side of Jam Rock Mac 'n' Cheese
    Sade F.

    The food came hot. I ordered the quarter jerk with pineapple jerk sauce, jamrock mac and cheese, and a side of plantains. Although I ordered with grubhub and I know the price of each item is more as a result, I think this order was quite expensive for the amount of food I received. The mac was great- cheesy, creamy, and dense. And the plantains were perfectly ripe and cooked through. Although the chicken was delicious, and had a nice sweetness on the side of the heat, I would've preferred more or larger pieces and for the skin to be more crisp.

    Appleton
    Vinesha B.

    Amazing! Food! Absolutely amazing. Flavorful and spicy just like it should be. The jerky wings and the jerk spring roles was to die for. Absolutely delicious. The drink, the Appleton was so freaking and beautifully curated. I've had better meat Pattie but it was still really good. Cabbage was gross. Take me to GiGi in west philly for the best cabbage. Plantines are solid. Mac and cheese was good. Appetizers and drinks were the best. Ambiance This place reminds me of the strips when I lived in Los Angeles. The outside had string lights, fire lamps and music that keeps the vibe going, Ok our waitress was awkward. Very nice but seemed extremely shy and slightly uncomfortable and unknowing. The host gentleman was nice. The ambiance is elegant and elevated. My husband said this is his new favorite spot. I'm coming every-time he is ready.

    Blackberry Lemon Drop
    Guerline J.

    Came here for Happy Hour and I must say I was very pleased. I got there a little after 4pm with reservations. HH on Wednesdays (4pm to 8pm) and Fridays from 4pm to 6pm. When I got there, it was empty and I was seated immediately. Warning : I would strongly suggest making reservations because this place filled up fairly quickly before 4:30pm Upon ordering, there was a DJ setting up. Their DJ was amazing and his curated playlist created a whole vibe that had me dancing in my seat. I absolutely enjoyed the food at Irie Entrée. I ordered off of their HH menu which contains a nice selection of Sips and Bites at $7 each. For Sips I ordered the Blackberry Lemon drop. Not only did it taste delicious but it looked pretty as well. I also tried their strawberry Margarita and that was also amazing. For Bites, I ordered their jerk wings. The wings were flavorful, tender and spicy. They served you about 6 wings with a side of jerk sauce. Although you didn't need the jerk sauce, it added another layer of deliciousness to the wings. I also ordered patties. The patties come in 2, so I ordered the chicken and beef patties. The beef patty was amazing with a flaky exterior and the beef had a nice kick to it. My table ordered the following: Jerk Chicken eggrolls, steamed mussels, and crispy fried shrimp. Hands down none of the foods disappointed and were quite filling and satisfying. The service was great and our server was very attentive whenever we needed anything. This establishment is also a BYOB in which they have a corkage fee: BYOB Corkage Fee (per bottle) $10 per 2 guests. Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience at Irie Entrée and I will definitely come back. I would love to experience this establishment in the warm months as it looks like they are set up to have outdoor dining in their courtyard. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. I give them a 10/10 for food, ambiance and overall vibes.

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    Wanting to have some variety, I sought out some Caribbean cuisine. I remember hearing about one…read morecalled Jamaican D's. So my brother and I decided to head over to see if what I heard was true. I'm happy to report, it was very very good! Some things to note: They take cash only. They have an ATM inside just in case, but make sure you have cash only you before you go. Make sure you pay attention when traveling to this establishment, as there are many intersections, one way streets, and streets that go from two to one lane. Also, there may be someone who will ask you to get them some food. Once we parked the car, we heard the reggae music coming from their front door. You can't miss it. The menu is on the wall, as well as being taped down to the counter by the order window. If they're out of something they will let you know before you order. When I went they were out of oxtail (a highly sought after dish in Caribbean cuisine). I had the jerk chicken with collard greens, white rice, and macaroni and cheese. My brother ordered the fried whiting, but I guess she didn't hear him correctly (trust me the music there is quite loud inside even though it's even louder outside), because he got the same thing I did. Now, we drove home, the car smelling amazing, and I forgot to take some photos for this review. But even so, I will definitely be back. The food was excellent, the prices were decent, and the service was fast. If you're looking for an adventure, check out Jamaican D's!

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    Reggae Reggae Vibes offers delicious Caribbean food that is full of bold flavor and well seasoned…read more The jerk dishes are tender and packed with authentic taste, and the sides complement the meals perfectly. Everything tastes fresh and satisfying, with that comforting homemade quality you expect from good Caribbean cooking. The flavors are rich without being overwhelming, and the food is prepared with care. If you enjoy Jamaican style cuisine such as jerk chicken, jerk chicken cheesesteaks, or flavorful sides, this is definitely a spot worth trying. Great option for takeout when you want something filling and full of flavor.

    We decided on Jamaican and Reggaex2 Vibes seemed like a good option since it's near our house…read more The beef short ribs platter is reasonably priced for the portion size. The two chosen sides were mach and cheese and collard greens. The short ribs were incredibly tender and had a nice flavor. They were a little salty for my taste, but not by much. The greens and macaroni and cheese were good sides. The star of the order was the candied yams. OMG!!! Those get 10 stars! I also ordered garlic string beans and jerk chicken. The jerk chicken presentation was not pleasant and they were a bit dry. The sauce helped. I look forward to going back and trying oxtails and goat. I will definitely get the yams as a side.

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    Walk up window ordering only. Waiting area seating outside.

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    Seriously if I could give this place zero stars, I would! But unfortunately for me, I do not have…read moreoptions for that. So here is everything that I have to say about this place. The jerk chicken was very undercooked. It was all red inside, once I took a bite. I almost vomited. The plantains were hard as a rock, not sweet at all. Oh, don't get me started with the potato salad, omg! The potato salad was nasty.... I didn't even touch it. When I opened the container, it was all watery looking thing, I don't know how else to explain it, but it was more like soup that potato salad. It's like they put water, cream and tiny potatoes in a blender and blended it. The worst island food ever, and I've had many... this wasn't even worth a star that are forced on to us to give to this business. Very undeserving of this 1 star. I wished I had taken pictures, but just thinking of the food now, makes me gag. Just nasty, totally nasty food. Even an alley cat or dog wouldn't eat it.

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    Jerk Chicken (Large) Rice & Peas cabbage. Sweet Plantains

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