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    Irie Jamaican Kitchen

    4.0 (85 reviews)
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    Veronique R.

    This was the first time I actually ordered food inside, but this place is cute. Very affordable prices and a yummy Jamaican menu, with lots to choose from. I got the curry chicken bowl and it was a lot of food. For some reason it seemed the chicken was more bland than in the past but maybe it was just my taste buds lol. Food was tasty and I enjoyed it overall. Young lady at the desk was very friendly and personable. I will be back!

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    Sarah T.

    If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Some of the best food I've tried in a while. My husband and I randomly decided to get Irie for take out on a Saturday night, after driving past it a million times and seeing it all over social media. We got the jerk chicken box which comes with rice and beans, cabbage, and plantains. This combination of flavors is perfect, delicious, and amazing. The cabbage was simple yet a perfect balance with the spice of the chicken. The plantains were cooked perfectly and a sweet touch to the box. We ordered it again a week later!! This time I added the Buddha vegetables and it made it even better, if that was possible!! For a great mix of flavors and great quality food you need to try this place asap!!

    Buddha Vegetable Bowl and cornbread hits the spot every time
    Francisco R.

    Great hot fresh food. Great service. Small take away location ideal for taking home and enjoying. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is mainly for the parking issues and also no eat in option. Service and Food are excellent! Thank you

    Vegan bowl with plantains!
    Angelo C.

    You don't have to fly to Montego Bay to try Jamaican food, you can find it right here in Cleveland! I was on my lunch break and wanted something different, so a quick internet search led me to Irie. While not a sitdown restaurant, there are numerous dishes that are sure to suit a variety of tastes. The menu is comprised of dishes that include chicken, beef, oxtail, and sides such as plantains and mac & cheese. The portion sizes range from a bowl (small) to a box (large). Upon walking in there were a few patrons waiting in line which gave me ample time to decide on what to order. I opted for the vegan bowl, which came with rice and mango salsa and was topped with plantains. Overall, Irie serves healthy and delicious choice that is bursting with flavor!

    Vegan bowl with the most delectable cabbage
    Eden M.

    Irie kitchen was absolutely delightful. I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop in. I got a vegan bowl. They were very informative about what sauces were vegan and which weren't. It had to be one of the most delicious meals I've had compared to the islands. The cabbage in the bowl was cooked to perfection. The bowl also had plantains, chickpeas and rice. I will def be back to patronize. Highly recommend.

    N Y.

    Was in Cleveland for the whole day of Friday. Was hungry and I was on the mood for oxtails and boy oh boy I found the spot. I ordered the oxtails rice bowl and it's was heavy holding it. The employees were friendly and quick. I loved the oxtails it had flavor and was tender. The plantains were tasty and so a was the cabbage. I was full for the whole day and I'm a big guy. I will for sure be back here for more Jamaican food. Love this place.

    Amazing plantains!
    Lauren K.

    Irie Jamaican Kitchen lives up to the hype! I was so excited to discover that Irie is newly delivering on UberEats. When we saw it, we knew we had to order immediately! We have been hearing about them forever and following their beautiful Jamaican dishes on social media. For dinner, I had the Half & Half Box (half jerk chicken/half curry chicken) with peas and rice, curry vegetables and plantains. To be honest, it wasn't my most favorite combo on earth. But, I think it's because we really didn't know what we were doing when we ordered and the menu didn't have a ton of description. Next time I'll get it with full curry chicken. I liked the jerk chicken but it was pretty spicy for me personally. The curry chicken had a great, creamy flavor to it that was addictive! The curry vegetables had a lot of onion in it for me, but I'm just not someone that can eat onions. That being said, I'm not dumb, and I know good food when I see it, even if I didn't order the best combination for me personally. Let tell you though, I am still dreaming about those plantains. They were perfectly fried, crunchy and sweet. I absolutely loved the way they tasted with the curry chicken. The value at Irie Jamaican Kitchen is tremendous, the food is authentic and delicious and they definitely know what they are doing! I can't wait to explore more of this menu!

    Christina D.

    Delicious. I've eaten here twice now, and while it always clears out my sinuses very effectively, it's never too spicy to cover up all the amazing flavors of the jerk chicken. Even the rice and beans is flavorful, not just substrate for sauces.

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    Best Jamaican food in CLE. Always fresh - always delicious. Come here time and time again and always love it

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    Think chipotle but Jamaican and better quality too!!! go for the curry chicken with extra sauce on top!

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    Owners are cheap I'm new to Cleveland and all the old staff quit and now the food doesn't even taste taste good

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    Food is decent. The portion size is on the small size though and not equivalent to the price paid. Overall, it's worth checking out.

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    Chicken was way too spicy for me. The plantains are good and rum cake is interesting. I'm not sure I'd order from here again

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    Worst Jamaican spot I been to..Just stay home and cook your own oxtails. No flavor / bland. Over priced for not good food not even decent.

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    Yum Village - XL plate

    Yum Village

    4.3(42 reviews)
    4.6 miCampus District

    I visited Yum Village while in the area. I was really into the idea of Afro-Caribbean flavors and…read morereminiscing about my trip to the Caribbean (Dominican Republic). The food was bold and authentic. My experience didn't quite live up to the anticipation. The atmosphere had promise. It had very nice African art on the walls that added to the unique accent of this small eatery. To be very honest, the place did not look extremely polished or clean. Service cold and really unlike typical Caribbean hospitality and vibes. That's also compared to local Afro-Caribbean spots. I came at the end of the day (around 8 PM) and was the only customer so maybe that explains this disappointing level of energy. My options at the end of the day were limited. Quick bites menu was available to build my own plate. The ingredients are not upfront within view so it's hard to tell what you'll get until it arrives. I ordered jerk chicken XL plate with all the possible toppings, and asked for a side of plantains (up-charge). The serving was generous but still a bit pricey for $20. I took my order to go. The dinner plate was too spicy for my liking. The plantains were extremely good, very authentically Caribbean tasting. I loved them. The overall experience just lacked that soul I was looking for. Mostly street parking is available in the area. The eatery is within walking distance of the Cleveland State University campus which is convenient for students and visitors. It's always tough to reflect on a less-than-great experience, especially when I want to root for places like this. I know that restaurants--especially smaller, community-driven ones--have off days. Maybe that's all this was. Still, I walked out bummed.

    The service was amazing the lady at the register and behind the kitchen was very friendly and…read morerespectful but unfortunately she was the only one working in the entire restaurant. The food on the other hand was horrid. It tasted like it had been sitting in the warmers for over a week and the smell was foul. When I left I had an extreme stomach ache and felt sick to my stomach. Would not recommend but the one worker needs a raise.

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    Pica Pollo West

    4.3(12 reviews)
    3.4 miJefferson

    Yum!!! as soon as you walk in there's a cute clean restaurant with a musical vibe. I got the three…read morewings and I got rice and everything was so flavorful when I'm in the area I definitely will be stopping in to try more things.

    A very solid fried chicken spot. I ordered the 3pc whole wing with fries. The meal comes with…read morecornbread, cole slaw and a special sauce. Let's start with the chicken. It has a nice outer crunch and is well seasoned but not overwhelming with it. You can see the cracked pepper on the skin. It's juicy and cooked well. I do prefer a more cruncher skin however, but this is preference. Chicken alone is a 9/10. This may be controversial but Cole slaw is FIRE to me lol. I consider myself a slaw connoisseur. I enjoy it with numerous meals and meats. The slaw here is yummy. Nice crunch of cabbage and carrot. Mayo base and the perfect ratio of mayo and cabbage 10/10. Every group has a weak link and that is the fries. They were hard. They are shoestring fries and it can be easy to over cook this style of fry. Next time I will opt for another side option 1/10. The cornbread was ok but flavor wise was different and delicious. When I took a bite of this cornbread, my whole mouth dried. It literally sucked all the moisture from me . However, the flavor is vanilla cake like and just delicious 4/10. I also ordered a beverage called Morir Sonando. This is a Dominican beverage that typically consists of oranges, sugar, milk and ice. A beverage I am a fan of. For those foreign to Morir Sonando, it is very reminiscent of Dairy Queen's orange julius, except way less sweet and less thick. This drink is no short of amazing 10/10. Refreshing. Beef empanadas. Delicious. Get them. Get a side of the sauce 11/10. Lastly, I ordered the tres leches cake (3 milk cake). Perfection at its finest. When you're craving tres leches cake, you want THIS. Upon walking in for pick up, Pica Pollo West was very clean. Which makes my likely hood of returning anywhere higher. The service was average. Nothing worth noting. I will return. I want to try their fish next!

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    Gar and Mar Jamaican American Cuisine - Oxtail Med with Rice and Peas and Steamed Cabbage

    Gar and Mar Jamaican American Cuisine

    4.4(58 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    A great spot that serves delicious and reasonably priced food!…read more I got the large curry chicken meal ($13) and a beef patty ($3). The curry chicken meal came with a few pieces of chicken, cabbage, plantains, and rice & peas. Everything on the plate was delicious. The chicken was juicy and tender, and it was flavorful but not too spicy. I really enjoyed the plantains, which had the perfect amount of sweetness. And I'm not typically the biggest fan of cabbage, but I like the way Gar and Mar cooks and seasons theirs. But oh my God, THE BEEF PATTY. Next time I come here, I might just make my meal a bunch of beef patties. The curry chicken was good, but the beef patty was absolutely fantastic. The crust was so buttery and flaky, and the filling so flavorful and well-spiced. The patty was so good that I ordered another one for "dessert," though the patty is very much savory. It was a good amount of food for under $20. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was nice and casual.

    PAID TWICE! This food was beyond good. Beating my…read moreexpectations all around. I arrived with my partner and had a nice meal. They got up to pay for the bill. They talked to the waitress and paid with a tip attached that staff selected themselves!!!! After coming to sit back down they announced that it didn't go through and that they would need payment again. I offered to pay the bill with my money. But my partner said that this is common in some places where restaurants will double charge people! The said an automatic refund would happen and to give them a call if we never received one! Yeah no more like let's just call the bank and dispute it! Run. Run. FAR AWAY.

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    Meat pie and ginger beer!

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    Tropical Bay

    4.5(61 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    My husband and I had lunch at Tropical Bay Latin Cuisine on Friday and it was fantastic! We each…read moreordered mojitos, he had the lime and I had the passion fruit and both were absolutely excellent and so refreshing. For food, we shared two appetizers and honestly could have made a meal out of them. The Dominican Flag was incredible: crispy fried plantains, perfectly melty fried cheese, Dominican salami and smoky longaniza, all topped with pickled red onions that added the perfect zing. Every bite was packed with flavor and felt like true comfort food. We also loved the Loaded Yuca Balls; crispy golden yuca stuffed with cheese and topped with roasted pineapple, jalapeños, sour cream, and bacon. The combination of sweet, spicy, cheesy, and savory was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was great. We'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

    Just wrote a review of Tropical Bay at Market 42 in Brunswick. That is the place where the husband…read moreusually is. The husband and wife duo are incredible. I've grown close to the entire team, the mom, the friend Jackie who's a cook there as well. They treat you like you are going to visit a family member. The ambiance is incredible, they put in a lot of hard work and did many updates in the bar area. Please visit and tell them Cee Cee said they should try the place.

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    Unruly Jamaican Cuisine - Oxtail stew, rice and cabbage

    Unruly Jamaican Cuisine

    4.6(14 reviews)
    4.0 miGateway District

    I was in town over the weekend to watch a couple of Guardians games, checked into my hotel, raised…read morethe blinds to my room, saw the storefront sign for Unruly Jamaican Cuisine across the street, and my interest was piqued. This unassuming spot is positioned mostly for takeout, with few seats for those who choose to dine in, and offers a limited menu. Offers are made at the counter through a takeout window. I often gauge Caribbean or Jamaican restaurants by how well they prepare their oxtail stews. Unruly's stew had a little more heat than I anticipated ( guessing their recipe actually uses scotchbonnets vs. jalapenos), and it was delicious. The server even added in extra jus into my order ... As if she knew my heart. The portion was generous and reasonably priced. There also were bottles of fun, Jamaican sodas available for purchase. Overall, a good restaurant to satiate cravings. If this place were in Chicago, I'd frequent it often.

    Well now. After passing by several times, I decided to say was the day to give this place a try…read more Here's what I like: Miss A is very personable. The location is a throwback of all the great "hole-in the-wall" spots but it's clean and bright! The food: First of all, I'm a foodie. This means I really enjoy every aspect of food. Presentation, taste, ambiance, music. Everything! During the pandemic, with dine-in options reduced significantly, we're all left wondering what food will taste like and if it loses any of its quality or flavor due to the delayed ability to enjoy it immediately. Well, this is not the case with this place. The jerk is spicy, flavorful and absolutely delicious. Be warned, food quantities are limited. So you'll need to get your order sooner than later. Interesting to know: this restaurant used to be located in the Buckeye neighborhood and recently relocated. I not only plan to attend but also recommend trying it for you

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    Eating area inside

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    Jerk chicken & steamed vegetables & rice. This is two orders put in one container

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    Taste of Jamaica - ITS DRY AND HARD THEY ARE SICK TO EVEN SERVE THIS

    Taste of Jamaica

    4.0(91 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$

    Pretty good Jamaican food near me in Lyndhurst! I am a fan of Jamaican food as a whole (Gar and Mar…read moreis the best sit-down place and Irie Jamaican is the best take out place in Cleveland). But I am no expert. I ordered a large portion of jerk chicken, rice and beans, and steamed cabbage. The large gives 3 chicken portions instead of 2. I am out of food at home since I am leaving to go out of the country for almost two weeks but still needed food for today and tomorrow so I got the large so I could have leftovers. The large was $17. My financial and calorie budgets didn't allow me to also get a patty but they did look delish! My to go order was ready for me 3 minutes after I ordered it so I left to eat half at home. My car started smelling a little like cigarettes with the food in the car, for some reason. As a non-smoker, I wasn't thrilled having that smell in my car for the 10 minute drive back home. Isn't take out food supposed to make your car smell enticing and wonderful? Well, hopefully the food tasted better than it smelled! And it did! I liked both the jerk chicken and the rice and beans better at Irie. The jerk chicken I had a month or so ago at Irie was life changing! This place puts way too much sauce on everything. And it was a little too spicy for me! However, the steamed cabbage better at Taste of Jamaica! The large portion did provide me with leftovers that I will eat for lunch tomorrow so I am happy for that! I enjoyed my food at Taste of Jamaica overall, but for a dollar or two more, I'll get my craving at Irie. But the food here is good though and made very quickly so don't be deterred if you intend on trying this place out!

    If you're looking for the BEST JAMAICAN FOOD IN CLEVELAND then you have to try Taste of Jamaica. My…read morego to order is the Large Jerk Chicken with all White Meat, White Rice and Cabbage. It's absolutely delicious!!!! Although the location is small and only offers take out, the service is great and the food is amazing every time! The prices are reasonable and while you are there make sure you grab a beverage and a jerk chicken patty!!!

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    Jerk chicken large

    Taste of Jamaica - Outside as of MARCH 2026

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