Ordered cury chicken last night and a dead roach was in it brought all the rest of the food back and had to argue to get all my money back after I showed him the roach. read more

Food is great. However I witnessed him over charging a customer by $10. Plus over charged me by $8. That i called in and got different prices. So I am disputing with my bank. read more

The servers are not friendly and didn't seem to appreciate my business. I ordered a soda, the large oxtail dinner, with beans & rice and cabbage. The oxtail portion size (although it was supposed to be large) was meager,and I received a lot of beans &rice. The restaurant is small and very island looking. Patrons have written their signatures and comments all over the white wallls. The food was far too overpriced, but it was well seasoned and very tasty. read more

I am ALL for family restaurants. This little mom and pop shop is super easy to zoom by when you're on lakeshore but i promise its worth the break pump! I was craving some good old jamaican food and i had heard about bratenahl kitchen since moving to the east side so i stopped in after a long day at work and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered some oxtale and rice, some curry chicken and some beef patties. When i say EVERYTHING hit, it HIT. the spices were perfectly balanced, and this was a huge concern because in my experience some jamaican spots go overkill on the seasoning but bratenahl kitchen hit it on the mark. Food was ready to go, no wait time, no hassle. They have contactless payment and to-go, masks were work, all hygiene and safety protocol was followed from what i could see. THUMBS UP for sure! The oxtale was so good, tender, scrumptious, the rice and peas YUMMM. the beef patty was fresh out of the heater and i wanted another one as soon as i was done. You get a really good portion for the pricing, enough for two meals or to feel two people. Definetly worth the stop! read more

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You don't have to hop on a flight to Montego Bay or Ochos Rios to sample the flavors of Jamaica! Situated at the corner of Lakeshore and E 140th St in the Collinwood neighborhood, this quaint eatery offers sizable portions of delicious favorites such as chicken curry, shrimp curry, red snapper, jerk chicken, chicken pies, beef pies, goat, oxtails, plantains, rice, beans, and more. The owner is a wonderful man with a kind heart who cares about his customers! I ordered a chicken pie (think of an empanada) which is a hot flaky piece of heaven that's slightly crunchy and full of flavor! It was so good that I ordered another one. I went back the following day and got a plate of beans, rice, and plantains! I cannot say enough about this place - simple, authentic, affordable, and generous portions! read more

Bratenahl Kitchen is pretty much just that - a kitchen, behind a bulletproof window, with a table inside and a covered patio outside. Food - amazing. Vibe - shady as f***. What it lacks in hipster appeal, it makes up for with plenty of personality and flavor. I drove up to one of the handful of parking spots located right off the road and had to double check that the "OPEN" sign was lit because it didn't look like anyone was inside the tiny shack, or the decrepit, tinier shack next door. Luckily, the door was unlocked and bells jingled to alert the proprietor/cook of my presence. The menu is succinct, but it was hard not to be distracted by the graffiti covering every surface (even the ceiling), all heartily endorsing the authenticity and tastiness of the food. A good sign. All the items are competitively priced too since the menu price includes tax. (But definitely include tip if you're happy with your meal.) Going with my gut, I projected at the ear behind the plastic that I wanted Shrimp Sautee. He nodded and disappeared into the domain of his kitchen. The place has a smell like spoiled vegetables and unwashed rags, which wasn't the most pleasant to wait in, but I hoped the graffiti wasn't wrong. One of the four chairs around the lone table was my temporary perch. An unseen radio was broadcasting some Winter Olympics event, so at least I didn't have to wait in silence. You may also choose to amuse yourself by reading the various signage, including the answer to the question, "Is there a public bathroom?" on the door to the kitchen (No) and "Am I safe here?" (Yes, potential goonies beware of the owner), and a myriad of religious fixtures. In short order my shrimp came, smelling a hundred times more fragrant than the rest of the dining area. He showed me my order in a takeout box through the window, an exchange of cash was made, and I collected my goods. All the utensils are disposable, so I guess a lot of labor is saved by not having to wash anything but the cookware. Now, the food - DELICIOUS. Like, currently salivating while thinking about it delicious. The shrimp were fluffy and covered in a rich, sweet, and smoky sauce. Fresh black peppercorns added a kick to the meal, and even the rice and beans I couldn't shovel into my mouth fast enough. These portions will definitely keep the munchies away for a few hours. I will be returning to try everything on the menu. read more

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Definitely a great takeout spot for authentic Jamaican cuisine. reasonably priced for the amount of food given.

Original! Period Man. The best Jamaican place in Cleveland. I can go on and on but I don't need to. It's because Yelp makes me. Just go read more

The most authentic, and delicious tasting Jamaican food I've had in a looooong time! The Oxtail dinner was super flavorful (with just the right spices) and meaty, the Curry Chicken was "all that," the Shrimp Curry was wonderfully delicious, and the Stew Chicken was amazing. I now visit this place each and every time that I travel back home to Cleveland, and they NEVER disappoint - EVER! read more

I had driven by a number of times on the motorcycle and always wondered if this was worth a shot; well after reading the reviews, thought I would stop after work on Saturday. Wow was this worth the trip. This is almost literally a hole in the wall, just a little storefront with the kitchen behind plexiglass for security and a single table inside, although there are a couple of tables outside. The chef is the only one there, he takes your order and cooks your food. You don't want to go here if you are looking for atmosphere; but if you want great food this is the place. Ordered the shrimp saute, since they had no fish left. For $12 I got a large portion on nice sized tail on shrimp with some red peppers over the rice and beans with a side of cabbage and veggies. The food was delicious, not overly spicy, but nicely seasoned and very rich. I couldn't get enough of the sauce. I will be back again. While they are willing to take credit cards, he is doing this on a smartphone and the system doesn't work very well, so I ended up paying cash. Overall this is the kind of place that is out of the way, but has sensational food. Go and check it out. They are open 7 days a week from lunch through dinner, with 1pm to 7pm hours on Sunday. read more

Though I have enjoyed the food from this restaurant in the past, I don't think that their hours posted are up to date. I've come here on 2 separate occasions in the past year from out of town during their normal business hours and no one has been available to take my order or answer the phone. If you want a more reliable and good Caribbean food experience, then this place will only let you down. I recommend trying some place else. read more

Bratenahl Kitchen - Entrance of restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I ordered a large protein dish with cabbage and rice and beans and let me tell you....I was disappointed. The protein was cut up into small, even tiny, pieces. The pieces were so small that not even Snow White's dwarfs would have been satisfied. The protein had too much lemon and not enough salt or deep flavor. I was actually surprised that there was any lemon placed in the protein at all! The part that made me the most disappointed as the price in comparison to the value. The large protein was very comparable to the small since the pieces were cut so small. I COULD NOT EAT MUCH AT ALL. If you decide to visit here try the small dishes first (they are also expensive but at least you'd save a couple bucks). read more

First time! Food was delicious. Will definitely come back. We ordered a the oxtails and jerk chicken.

Don't be scared by the appearance or location, or you'll miss some SERIOUSLY GOOD FOOD!! Everything I have tried has made my mouth do a happy happy tongue dance. Ox tail, goat, jerk chicken, all are worth trying because you will love it! And those patties... DROOOOOOOOOL. My family first discovered the place while house hunting and immediately decided this food would be perfect for catering an upcoming party. The owner was so cooperative, generous, and creative to work with. He so kindly thew in some special coleslaw and extra patties with the large order, which was also mouth watering. Overall, wonderful and consistent service, food, and experience. Cannot stress enough that you should give this place all your money. read more

I am from California and have traveled many places. This is THE BEST JAMAICAN FOOD that I have ever had. I should've took pictures but I couldn't wait to dive in. My family and I ordered the oxtail , curry chicken , and jerk chicken meal. Rate everything a 100/10. I can't wait to go back again. The rice and beans were so good..!!! I'm hungry/mouth is watering thinking about the food. read more

Wow, what a great place. This is the epitome of a hole in the wall, but the guy running the place is super nice and friendly. Credit card machine wasn't working and he told me where the closest ATM was. It had a $1 fee and he gave me a $1 discount off my food without even asking! There's only one table on the inside. Probably take your food to go if it's cold outside. There's a patio with a decent amount of seating in front of the restaurant. The menu has quite a few options, check out my photos of it. Judging by the tape over the menu, It seems like it changes quite a bit or some items are seasonal (there was a grill on the outside, maybe some taped off items involved that?). I didn't try it but they had sweet potato pie if you have a sweet tooth (wasn't on the main menu). They also had a few Jamaican sodas. The menu has a good variety of dishes and some you won't find anywhere else. From what I've gathered, the food is authentic Jamaican home style cooking. It was delicious, but make sure you're ready for those bones! I got a "small" goat curry and a large braised oxtails to share with my wife. I love goat in general and the goat curry was great. It wasn't as strong as Indian curry, but it was still very flavorful. The braised oxtails were excellent as well. Both were served with a side of cabbage, rice, and beans. I don't know how to explain the cabbage, but I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I'll be back for sure. read more

Bratenahl Kitchen - Menu on January 29th, 2015. - Caribbean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Delicious food but ran into the same issue as others with "the credit card machine is broken"' routine. Curried shrimp was excellent!! My Husband said the oxtails were excellent and we both enjoyed the beef patties!! Close to home so we will go often and take cash if the machine is "broken" again!! read more

Bratenahl Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I was really craving Jamaican Food, but this was not the place to go. It looked like a nice mom and pop shop on the corner to grab food at and go home and the portion size for large was a good size. The oxtail plate was okay. Their cabbage was probably the best I've had. The curry goat plate though was not good. The goat was hard and smelled old. I tasted it and it was old, so I didn't finish that. I don't know if the meat was old and they cooked it this morning still or the food was from another day, but I promise you the meat was old. The baked Mac and cheese was fine and the plantain weren't all the way cooked. read more

Curry shrimp is really really good. Not to spicy and very flavorful. Would recommend calling ahead so you don't have to wait

I'm a Jamaican food fan I've tried every one in the Cleveland area. Thus place has the best tasting food by far. I absolutely love it. I would highly recommend it. read more

I love this place! The food is always fresh and hot. I recommend this place to anyone. Please don't be fooled by the small unique building, try it and see for yourself. read more

Bratenahl Kitchen - jerk Chicken with Plantains! - Caribbean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Hot dayum this joint is my new jam! As I type up this review, I'm shoveling in last nights leftovers. So BK is pretty much a hole in the wall. But to me that usually translates to AWESOME. I can't say much more than the previous good reviews have thrown down. I'll say this: the oxtail, curry chicken and jerk chicken were all delicious. My favorite was the rice and beans. I'm sad that I only just found Bratenahl Kitchen last night. I'll be a regular now. The owner was seriously nice, too. Also, don't plan to dine in. Take that shizz out! read more

This Is the WORST Jamaican food I have EVER had in my LIFE! I'm not sure where all these good reviews came from. But on April 3rd, 2022, the food was disgusting. I paid all that money for oxtail that had the weirdest taste. The rice was dry as hell. The cabbage tasted like paper. The fried plantains weren't even ripe and it tasted old. I want every dollar I spent back. The whole building is trash. if you want good jamaican food around the area, go to Irie Jamaican Kitchen or Ela's Carribean Grill. ANYWHERE but here! read more

Really good Jamaican home cooking here. Location is quite obscure. You are likely not ever going to be 'just driving by' this place. But if you are anywhere near University Circle/Cleveland Heights, I highly recommend you take a 20 minute detour to find this little treat. We got jerk chicken, cabbage and red beans and rice - classic and very well done. Chicken was falling off the bones as it always should be in this food genre. Very well spiced - yummy. Sides were equally good. There are good options for Jamaican beverages as well for you to try. Expect to get takeout. There really is not seating to speak of and what there is consists of white plastic deck furniture which was pretty dirty and sketchy looking. But don't worry, you'll get a giant take-out container of yummy goodness to take with you. Head over to MLK and sit at one of the gardens or to Case campus to lunch with a friend as I did. Only downsides are the somewhat sketchiness - no eat in option and also they didn't have plantains the day I went - bummer because that's one of my favorite things to get when eating Jamaican. Overall definitely worth the detour into Bratenahl. Will definitely stop here again sometime. read more

This small, hole in the wall location has the Best Jamaican food I've had in Cleveland. Be prepared to carry out or sit in the outdoor patio, and bring cash. This is a charming, no fuss gem providing great food by a delightful owner/chef. The portions are generous even for the small size and become 2 meals for me. I've had the ox tail, jerk chicken, curry chicken and curry goat; all were so delicious! Chicken curry patties and beef patties are perfect. You can not chose poorly here! I also have used their catering and was overjoyed with the results. Amazing Food for 50 people at an amazing price. Please stop in to make an order for catering! The owner is a very generous, kind, and trustworthy person who simply wrote down my order, took a deposit of half, and had the food ready by the time I wanted to pick up. read more

This is the second Jamaican place in Cleveland that I've encountered with a bulletproof window that I had to order through. Hmm...is this the norm? It's pretty run down looking - but that's never deterred me from great food before. I ordered the small size of curry chicken and jerk chicken. They come with rice and cabbage. The serving size is HUGE! Food was good but not memorable imo. I've ordered the same things from Ocho Rios and the curry had more sauce and flavor and the jerk chicken had more of a kick. Another thing - they do NOT accept the restaurant.com certificate and even though they show signs that they accept credit cards, it's always conveniently "not working." So I would consider this a cash only place. I'd prefer it if they straight up just say that rather than do the CC machine isn't working bs though. read more

Flat out best Jamaican food in the city. Don't let the exterior fool you. Pull up, hop out, and treat yourself to authentic Caribbean cuisine of the finest order. Owner/chef Richie is usually dishing out the flavors 7 days a week! read more

As soon as I opened the door and smelled what was happening I knew I was in the right place. First time having a beef patty, SO delicious! The curry patty is also wonderful, but I found myself less willing to share the beef with my boyfriend. Plantains are great, the side was a pretty good portion for $3. Really enjoyed the jerk chicken, falls off the bone! I did expect it to be a little spicier but I hardly minded, it was so yummy. I think the cabbage that comes with the meat might honestly just be cabbage and celery cooked in fat but somehow is also amazing. The gentleman cooking seemed really nice! I can't wait to go back. It is a good sign when the restaurant is covered floor to ceiling with graffiti raving about the food. read more

Came to this little spot I had a taste for brown stew chicken. They did not have it ready so I ordered the curry chicken. Curry chicken was just okay the Cabbage was not seasoned the rice was not done. The man working in the kitchen had an attitude and I know that it was probably hot but when you have a restaurant or business you want people to come back. read more

I had never tried Jamaican food but my daughter came home from college and we went there.. a little scary it wasn't my kind of place but I go along being the cool mom. Oh my god this food was so Good.. AWESOME!! I had jerk chicken she had ox tails if I learned one thing from my daughter is never judge a book by its cover.. I will be back to try something else read more

Hole-in-the-wall joint that would be right at home on the beach or down a Jamaican alley. Go with an open mind and be willing to be flexible; you might not get exactly what you ordered, but the food is legit. read more

This place deserves Zero stars I ordered curry shrimp the rice was hard and stuck together cabbage bitter just all wrong. I call the place talk to the guy Ricky who runs it I guess and he super rude wouldn't listen told me he not giving me my money back and if one bite is missing he 's not giving another order out. Whatever u do never eat here read more

I was craving ox tails and found this spot on google. It was just what I wanted and plan on goin back. Food had flavor, ox tails were tender, and the portion was just what I needed after a long day at work. read more

I am American but was raised by West Indians, namely, Trinidadians. I had a taste for oxtails so I went to this place. I figured it would be just like I remembered oxtails growing up, so I ordered a large oxtail dinner to go for $14. You wouldn't want to eat in at this place. The food was not good to me. Poorly seasoned and not fresh. I was disappointed. read more

I always have a good experience when I come here. It is a little spot but the food is good and fresh. The owner Rich is always friendly and full of life. I never have to wait a long time for my food. I usually order the Curry shrimp which is always good and made to order. The curry is a little spicy which is perfect for me. This past weekend I ordered the oxtails and they were BOMB! The oxtails were so tender and flavorful. And he gave a generous portion. (usually places are really stingy with oxtails) I can honestly say this is one of the best Jamaican spots I have had in the Cleveland. area. read more

Such good Jamaican food! Always come here when on that side of town! Jerk chicken is my favorite

Loved it! I had the chicken brown stew and a beef pattie. Place isn't exactly the ambiance palace, but the food is worth the stop. This place should bump enough to afford a better location. I want to partner up and make this happen. If I only had restaurant capital and a dream. Will be back soon. read more

This place looks like it is closed all the time, it's not; Just stop in and get a great dish made right in front of you. The guy was very friendly and patient. I wasn't sure what I wanted, he let me sample some of the prepared food. Great place when you want some island food read more

The food was flavorful and well priced. I have been to the restaurant a handful of times. I ordered the jerk chicken. The guy taking orders and serving is not friendly. The meal hand more bone than meat. Honestly, the quality seem to gone down. Maybe the food isn't made with live anymore. Not sure if I will be back or not. read more

Had the curry goat, curry chicken, and jerk chicken. All was delicious and there was so much food, a great value. Meat was tender, well seasoned and probably the best Jamaican food in cleveland! Would definitely recommend. I will be back! read more