Standing ovation! I…read morestopped by after visiting a nearby nail salon and was immediately welcomed by the owner. He was genuinely friendly, accommodating with my order, and made me feel like a valued customer from the moment I walked in. While waiting for my food, we chatted about other Jamaican restaurants around Cincinnati. What stood out most was how highly he spoke of the competition. Instead of putting other restaurants down, he gave each one credit where it was due. That level of confidence and respect says a lot about both the owner and the business. I took a quick look around while I waited, and the restaurant was spotless. The space felt clean, comfortable, and inviting. I ordered my meal to go and had about a 30-minute drive home. When I finally opened my container, steam poured out and the food was still piping hot. That's the kind of freshness you hope for but don't always get! The only hiccup was that my macaroni and cheese was accidentally left out of my bag. I called the restaurant, and before I could even explain why I was calling, the owner immediately acknowledged the mistake. He apologized and assured me he'd remember me the next time I came in. His response was genuine and customer focused, which made the situation easy to overlook. Great hospitality, delicious fresh food, and excellent customer service. If this first visit is any indication, I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm getting extra mac and cheese!

This was my 4th time ordering from Yard Vybz, and unfortunately it will be my last…read more I drove 45 minutes round trip and spent $60 on food that ultimately ended up in the trash. We ordered jerk chicken wings, steamed cabbage, fried plantains, rice and peas, and three beef patties. The jerk chicken wings were unbelievably salty and completely inedible. It tasted like an entire bottle of salt had been dumped into the sauce. There was very little jerk flavor, just overwhelming salt. An order of 16 wings came with nothing but drums, not a single flat wing. The beef patties were hard, dried up, and tasted like they had been sitting in the warmer for hours. The fried plantains were just as disappointing. They were over-salted, undercooked, and inedible. The only items we were able to eat were the steamed cabbage and the rice and peas. I waited about an hour for my order. I've ordered here before and understand that it's cooked fresh, but this wait was excessive. No one checked in, gave an update, or reassured me that my food would be ready soon. I was genuinely left wondering if my order had been forgotten. There were also issues with the service. I asked for a Coke while waiting and didn't receive it until my food was handed to me. They also nearly forgot my beef patties until I asked about them. What's most disappointing is that my previous visits were much better, which is why I kept coming back. Unfortunately, this experience was so poor that I can't justify returning. I don't mind waiting for good food, but waiting an hour for food that was inedible is unacceptable. Between the excessive wait, poor communication, forgotten items, and food that ended up in the trash, this was a complete waste of time and money. Very disappointing experience.

Fish served in sauce was spiced with just the right amount of "heat". Chicken served in a flavorful…read moresause with White Rice & Beans was a favorite. Fun to try different foods!

We just happened to be in Dayton and knew we wanted to find a good Haitian restaurant. Rose Goute…read moreshowed up with the highest recommendation, and it was clear why walking in. Music and art on the walls making for a great dining-in experience when what we mostly get back home is take-out. They had a menu covering breakfast and lunch so we started with a fried patty with chicken from the breakfast selection. We're used to generous plates with Haitian cuisine and Rose Goute didn't disappoint. The legim was smooth and rich, deep complex flavors with some heat but by no means overhwhelming. Perfectly balanced with the diri djondjon mushroom rice. We also had a chicken plate and griot (pork.) Rose Goute has made our list for "whenever we're in town." Looking forward to Soup Joumou or spaghetti from the breakfast menu. THANK YOU!

The place was a vibe the art really made it felt like I was in Jamaica.The bartender was really…read morenice it felt good to be there.The experience was also great . The food was great I personally loved the jerk chicken plate,and the salmon plate.The rice and pies were great . I would go there if you want Jamaican food.

It was the last day of my wife's birthday weekend and we couldn't find anything to eat. I decided…read moreto search for black owned businesses in the area, and I found The Jerk Hut. The menu looked amazing, so I drove us there. When we pulled up, I thought we had the wrong place. It is inside of an office building. Tip: Go to the second floor and make a left. The aroma of the food will lead your right to it. When we arrived, they had music playing and chill vibes. You can order and pay through the kiosk. After we placed our order, we went into the dining area. The food came out pretty quickly. I ordered 10 wings and coco bread. For my flavors, I selected the pineapple jerk wings and the honey jerk wings. The owner came out personally and brought my wings to me. The owner is a really solid dude. He gave us the backstory on the restaurant and told us about his homemade sauces. You can tell that he really is passionate about his business. The wings were smoked and sauced to perfection! And they are 10 for $10! Can't beat that price for the quality they are giving you. The coco bread was a nice addition, I used it to soak up the leftover jerk sauce I had in my container! My wife got the jerk salmon with fried rice and jerk yum yum sauce. Yes, you heard me right! Jerk Yum Yum Sauce!!! I had to steal a couple of bites off of her plate, and I shared one of my wings with her. She loved her meal, and the jerk yum yum sauce was phenomenal. We ordered The Hut Punch, which is sugar-free and comes with real fruit pieces. It was very refreshing and flavorful. Lastly, the customer service! We met the owner and his wife. They have managed to bring a piece of Jamaica to Ohio. When we were about to leave to head back to Columbus, I told my wife that I couldn't leave without getting some jerk yum yum sauce to go. I asked if they sold sauces to go. The owner went out of his way to go and purchase containers so that I could take some home. He didn't have to do that, but I am truly grateful that he did. I am now back in Columbus, and I have already started pouring on my fried rice and loving every bite! If you love Jamaican food, you have to try this place! Jerk Wings 1-5=5! Coco Bread 1-5=4. Salmon Fried Rice 1-5=5. Hut Punch 1-5=4. Jerk Yum Yum Sauce 1-5=5! Customer Service 1-5=5! Even though they are Bengals fans. #GoBrowns

They have a station in the Cafe at UC Medical Center currently, which is where I ordered from. The…read moreservice was friendly and helpful in describing their offerings - this stationed was run by their employees, not hospital cafeteria employees. I had jerk chicken on penne Alfredo. Topped with sautéed onions and bell peppers, Caribbean slaw, jerk sauce and aioli. The flavors mingled well together with a little bit of spice/heat to it, which I loved. Everything was perfectly cooked and the textures combined worked well together.

When I tell you this truck served me the best-tasting thing since COVID impacted my sense of…read moresmell/taste in early 2021, it doesn't do justice to the deep and harmonious flavors or my relief that I even COULD taste something so fully! I ordered their island rice box: Jamaican rice & beans, Caribbean slaw, mango salsa and of course their jerked chicken. The mango was bright and tart, the slaw was crisp and creamy, the rice soaked up some of the flavor from the smokey and succulent chicken. I would eat this once a day if I could! The plantains were perfectly sweet with just enough sear and caramelization. I actually dropped my first order seconds after collecting it, and they replaced it free of charge rather than let me enact the five second rule. If you see this bright green truck, do not fail to stop!

Food is always fantastic, super fresh and great flavor! Definitely come check them out!read more

We enjoyed our time at Gee's. The service was really great.. They were attempted to our needs,…read moreanswered our questions and ensure that we were satisfied. The food was delicious. The curry chicken is amazing. I always get extra sauce whenever I eat anything, and they were willing to accommodate. We tried their oxtails and jerk pasta and a brisket and ribs and everything was just seasoned to perfection hot and delicious. The restaurant is warm and inviting. They do their best to give the Jamaican vibe.

We travel to Jamaica regularly & if I closed my eyes I would have thought my feet were in sand…read morewhile eating their food! Very excited to have found this place. A few hours have gone by & I'd go back. Absolutely delicious & the owners were so pleasant just like everyone in Jamaica! Ya Mon!

This area next to Findlay Market has a lot of turnover, but this place felt lived in and…read morewell-decorated. There was little doubt it was a Jamaican restaurant. The menu has some vegetarian options (I-tal, one assumes) and I was happy to select a vegan plate which gave excellent variety. I got my greens in with the quinoa and kale salad and some sauteed cabbage, but the rice and beans cooked in coconut milk might have been the tastiest part, and it all mixes together well. Then again, maybe the best tasting thing was the plantains on the side. Either way a nice platter. Historically, I've found that Caribbean restaurants tend to be some of the slowest service places I've visited (it's in the culture; I wouldn't be in a hurry if I lived on a tropical island either), but here my food was hot and quick. I wasn't offered any sort of drink, and I was puzzled they wouldn't have some Ting or hibiscus or something. I also was surprised at the price, which came back over $20 for a plate before tax. I'm not sure they'll be able to make it at that rate, but seeing as how there's not a lot of this cuisine in this part of the country, I hope they are able to make it work.

Located on W McMillan, this spot features a self-order kiosk and fast service. It's a casual spot,…read moreand it seemed like most orders were carry-out, although there is plenty of seating. I ordered the curry goat, which comes with 2 sides. I chose the fried okra and plantains. The curry goat had great flavor, but was very salty. If I ordered again, I would definitely choose rice as one of my sides to balance it out. The fried okra was unfortunately mostly breading, but the plantains were delicious. I'd love to have tried the oxtail.

Taste of cincinnati spread! Oxtail and rice was amazing. Really warm flavors and fall of the bone…read moretender meat. The cornbread was pretty sweet and sticky, like a desert. So good we got 2 cornbread's and shared the oxtail. Okay prices for the taste of Cinci fest.

I had a few times. More of a soul food and all American spot. Black owned and welcoming. They are…read morenice and generous and the ambiance is a nice fella.

I'm in between if I'll go back or not. Today is May 6th and I ordered the food around 2:30-2:35…read more The lady who took the order should be ready in 30 minutes and they will call you when it's ready. The food was prepared on time and prompt. I order the Jerk Salmon Pasta! I was so enthusiastic about it. I got home, sat down set it on my dinner tray. Got to eat it and it was indeed sweet. I'm a pasta lover !!!!!!!!!! I love butter noodles don't just me. I think I rather eat butter noodles instead honestly. The food was $23 bucks and I also purchased 2 cakes because they sold them 2 for $8 so it brought the total to $31 bucks.

A delicious beef jerky store that sells, well, beef jerky. They also sell some of their hot sauces,…read morebut yes, it's definitely a beef-focused little place! They have a single table inside where you could sit if you were eating in, but it's definitely designed as a "take out" place. Since it's located in a strip mall with tons of parking, it's definitely really easy to grab and go like the place intends. PROS: -Super friendly customer service. The owner happened to be there when I came in (and I have a feeling they are there often), and he was really friendly to talk to. It's clear the employees have a lot of fun, too, as they were joking around with one another while I was there. -Wide variety of beef jerky bag sizes in addition to offering little samples before you purchase the beef jerky you want to get. I recommend the sample box of four 1.5oz samples. It even comes in a little box that's great for gift-giving! -No MSG, no nitrates, no nitrites, and no added artificial preservatives. Getting some pretty straight-from-the-source beef jerky here! CONS: -One of the major cons of any small business: they were out of some flavors when I came in. Hard to keep fresh food always-in-stock when you're a small business.

Wow. I ordered a sampling online....six or seven selections gave us a nice heat profile and flavor…read moreexpectations. Did I say "Wow"? Flavors: Everyone had a different favorite. Sufferin Baaaa was probably the "if you could only pick one" favorite, but Black Pepper Garlic anything and Sufferin Bastard were remarkable as well. We could taste that they use well trimmed top shelf beef. What we did not expect was how great the lamb jerky tasted. Every lamb flavor was someone's favorite. Everyone liked the BBQ beef very much but it was nobody's favorite. Heat Report: I'm a fan of heat to enhance the enjoyment of food. We (Americans) sometimes take a good thing and improve it until it's toxic. There is a culture around making food so spicy that your eyes water, mouth burns and nose runs when you try to enjoy the food that it is intended to compliment. This isn't that. The spicy flavors are indeed spicy but in a way that elevates the jerky instead of incinerating your ability to taste it. One diner headed for the milk, but he doesn't spicy & breaks a sweat when he uses too much ketchup. Me and My Pal: These Jerky treats, made for humans and their canine companions, stole the show. Comments ranged from "marketing brilliance" to hypersonic tail wags. There is an upscale dog bakery (seriously) in my neighborhood. Me and My Pal treats were ranked better than everything there by 3 out of 3 neighbors. I will order again soon (and often).