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.

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.

Food is good but recommended study the menu before! Good new experience. Everything that we got was…read moreamazing!

I'll be honest, the food was alright. Maybe I just don't know Dominican food but my friend and I…read moreordered the empanadas, yaroah, and mofongo with chicken. The empanadas were good. The chicken one had more flavor. The mofongo was not bad but it just didn't hit the spot. The drinks were alright and felt a little awkward. Tried the one juice and if I could guess it and liked it, I could get it for free. I thought it was pineapple or mango but it was orange... it tasted good like a creamsicle but I felt dumb cuz I thought it was a fruit I wouldn't know

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.

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

Came here for a special occasion birthday dinner. There were three of us, which I think is the…read moreperfect number for tapas. We were welcomed warmly and seated at what I think is the very best table in the restaurant. It's the booth that feels like you're almost in your own private room. It kind of hugged us into our own little world and was perfect for a birthday dinner. Then there was Joel, the loveliest of servers. Fun, funny, knowledgeable about the food and just delightful. Joel gets five stars all by himself. We all started with the El Luchador cocktails. They were SPICY. Probably a touch too spicy for some people, but we loved them. Now, I'll be honest. When I first looked at the menu, I was concerned. I don't like goat cheese. I know, I know. I like ALL the other cheeses, just not goat cheese. And this is a goat cheese heavy menu. But I jumped to conclusions because there turned out to be plenty for me to eat. We started with the PAN CON TOMATE. Get this. It's amazing. It seems like it should be simple, but they've somehow elevated it to another level. SANDÍA CON MACHA. This is one of those dishes where you imagine someone in the kitchen putting these flavors together and asking, "Is this good?" And the answer is YES. ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS Y QUESO MURCIA AL' VINO. They were kind enough to keep my olives from mingling with the goat cheese. The olives I had were meaty and delicious. MEJILLONES CON VINO. My FAVORITE. The mussels were fantastic, but the fennel and that dreamy broth were what really did it for me. PULPO. I tried it. It was delicious. Eating octopus just freaks me out because they're so smart. This is not Mita's fault. This is between me and the octopus. TOSTADA DE CANGREJO. My second favorite thing of the night. A party-in-your-mouth situation. YUM. TACOS DE CORDERO. I didn't eat these, but the others in our party were very happy. BROCHETAS DE POLLO. By this point we were FULL, but these were still very good. Tender, nutty and just the right amount of kick. Overall, the flavors here are unexpected in the best possible way and clearly created by someone who really knows their stuff. If you're up for a culinary adventure, this is absolutely the place. And even if you're not particularly adventurous, there are plenty of delicious things here that can make a special night feel even more special. Fantastic food, fantastic service and a fantastic birthday dinner. And Joel, five stars. Sorry about the lack of photos.

TL:DR good service, decent food, nice ambiance for dates or fun group dinners. Not the best tapas…read moreand at this price point, I wanted a little more but all in all fine, not great. This spot was close to our hotel so we made a reservation for a group dinner here. It's a nice looking restaurant with fitting decor that doesn't feel overly stuffy but has a colorful elegance to it. The waitstaff was friendly and helpful with the menu. We ordered a variety of items, including the empanadas, the plantains, 2 ceviches, cheese plate, chicken skewers, and mussels. The empanadas, standard ceviche, and skewers were good. The rest were pretty meh. See my pictures for more but it was a very uneven meal. I got the cheesecake for dessert and it was slightly frozen in the middle. All in all, it's a good restaurant but not great as the food was inconsistent. But if you want to come on a date or for a group dinner, it's worth the visit. Just be selective of what you get.

Absolutely delicious, I have the oxtail and the technician with me had the jerk chicken. Everything…read moreon the plate was on point all the way down to the plantains there were semi sweet and delicious. And honestly, one of the best eight dollar lemonades I've ever had. I recommend stopping in and trying out some good food

The food is good. The Chicken chewama is awesome so are there wings. The Alfredo is good too. You…read morecan get shrimp and chicken or double of the meat that you want. The service is very nice.

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!

This was some of the best food I've had in a while! I couldn't even properly pronounce some of the…read moredishes, but still got based on description. The greens, plantains, rice & peas were all terrific - & these are just the side

I usually get the same thing everytime I come here. I ordered a yassa Yao with lamb and when they…read morefirst showed me the meal I could tell the color was a whole new meal. I asked to confirm what I was receiving. I get home to see a bowl full of onions and small pieces of lamb and big bones at the top. This was a completely new meal. What usually receive is orange in color and has potatoes and carrots. So disappointing as they only accept to make your meal over and I would have to drive back to the restaurant jug to receive a refund.

Delicious cocktail alert! I wasn't expecting to find this gem!…read more I had a kentucky mule our bartender was very knowledgeable and gave a little history of the bourbon used and a quick cocktail making lesson and it was delicious! So tasty and made just right. Make sure to stop by!

My husband played a show here Saturday night & it was a good time. We had not been to Pandemonium…read morebefore this, as it opened after we moved a hour away. I love what they have done with the building. I love all the artwork that you can buy from several local artist hanging all over the place. They have two arcade games, a pool table and a jukebox. A coin machine for all three. Everyone who works here is really nice and down to earth for the most part. The bartenders were always making sure the place, including the restrooms were always clean. Which is nice for a bar especially when a show is happening. Things can get gross REAL fast. The woman who reviewed this place and said they didn't have cans of beer or draft, I have literally no idea what she's talking about because they definitely have both. They had three beers on tap and I know they for sure had Cheetah by Rhinegeist and PBR in cans. I'm sure they had more. They have a large drink selection at the bar. Apparently, they also have food usually, but the kitchen was closed last night. The stage is small and oddly set up with a weird pillar in the middle, in-front of the stage. But it's still a good small place to play. Just prepare to get sweaty when the room is packed. Glad we have a low key, cool place now to hang out and have shows in Latonia. We will definitely be back.