First time trying it today and it was pretty decent! The older lady welcomed me and was quite friendly, she was quick with the service and I didnt have much of a problem with my meal (Oxtail w/rice & veggies). My only disappointment was the dry, fried plantains--im used to them being served moist and warm. Theyre worth another shot ;-) read more

To be fair, I did opt for all cabbage as my sides over the rice and peas and plantain. This food was bland flavorless and tasted like it been sitting out for hours if not leftover from the day before. This is the type of food you just put on your stomach real fast after work because you don't feel like cooking. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk chicken wings and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

I went 3/27/26. Two make employees were friendly. Ambiance was relaxed. There's hardly ever people inside. I ordered a medium ox tail, cabbage, white rice (they didn't have spinach rice), and no plantins. For $20 the portion was awesome nice big bones and pieces in the gravy. The only con of the plate was that it taste like a Caribbean flavor I'm used to. It was more like a BBQ flavor. read more

They should be opened at 7am. Here I am outside waiting and calling the phone. It's now 7:35. I promise you everytime I come to this location, it's always something. From bad customer service to no salmon. read more

Tried this place for the first time and it was amazing. Staff was super friendly and they had so many options! The line was pretty long when I went, but they went through everyone pretty fast. Food was amazing and hot. I got the curry chicken and they even added some sauce to the rice which was amazing. It does have bone in so just make sure when giving to little ones to take it off the bone. My only complaint is one of the pieces were pretty pink, but that's the only piece a saw like that. Which I heard pink is fine as long as it's up to temp, but I didn't eat that piece just in case. I would recommend trying it out because it was amazing. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Curry Chicken Platter - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

I had the oxtail and it wasn't tender or cooked enough very tough, lacked seasoning. Do not get their bread pudding! No moisture whatsoever, just awful. read more

The food was extremely good little bit of a wait the juice siren is something nice. I had the rosta pasta. and salmon read more

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I would never order from here again. The service is so slow the servers move with no urgency. The lady working the line would literally stand back to take a bite to eat then resume when she feels like it. That's annoying especially with two people in the line. It took about 15 minutes to be served. Let it slide whatever was really craving oxtails. Finally it's time to pay for my order after standing for so long and I'm told to go and get my own beverage out the fridge behind the counter because the worker didn't feel like walking down the line. Whatever. Finally my food. I never had bland oxtails before. No flavor whatsoever so ever and no spice. I asked for pepper sauce and was given franks red hot. What am I going to do with that? If you are looking for authentic or delicious Jamaican food keep it moving. The fresh made juice was the best part of the meal. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

I love there curry chicken veggies,only thing l get, maybe I'll try something else,service is great, little spit but it's cool

Visiting from Los Angeles, and wanting some jerk chicken. Restaurant wasn't busy and we looked over their buffet. Food looked pretty good..so we decided to order a medium jerk chicken with rice/beans & cabbage. Chicken wasn't bad...wished it had a smoked taste. Jerk sauce was sweet with a kick. Didn't enjoy the cabbage. Customer service needs a class. After ordering our food and returning to line, waited 15 minutes to buy 3 drinks while the cashier rang up food orders and ignored us as we stood directly in front of him. The server plating plates was a bit rude screaming for him to "hurry up and ring her" as if we were bothering them and slowing down their rhythm!! All in all not bad, but definitely wouldn't return. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk plated - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

To pay $50 for a medium stew peas and a sorrel drink is insane . I will be disputing these charges

Food was cold and my rice was hard. Restrooms are nasty and lobby is dirty and sticky. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

(picture is after I started eating) I usually love this place because the food is always good and the portions r worth the price. But this time I came in for my usual order (medium curry chicken plate) and I noticed that they didn't give me as much chicken as usual but the pieces seemed big so I didn't worry about it. When I started eating my meal I realized that they only gave me 4 pieces of chicken that were mostly fatty or bone‍ read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Curry chicken with white rice and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

The service was excellent everyone came out from the back with a smile and ready to help. Kevin when down the food line and explained all what they had to offer. The food tasted great well prepare. The building looks old but clean. This was my first time and I planned to return. If you have not been to this place stop by you will not regret it. read more

Let's get into it......had a craving for some Jamaican food yesterday, so I used my Yelp app, as I always do to find a close spot since I was in the office. It was a typical Jamaican spot, small, native music playing in the background, and the smell of great food! I decided on the oxtails....big mistake! The tails were tough and full of gristle! I got a medium plate, but it was more rice and peas and cabbage more than anything, and they forgot to put the plantains on the plate! The rice and peas and the cabbage were delicious, but I wish I'd gotten curry chicken, especially since I paid $26 for rice & peas and cabbage!! I'd go again, but I wouldn't order the oxtails. read more

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on top of slow service the food always is old as hell. BE CAREFUL there's also mold in the food I brought it to the attention of one of the employees there and he acted like he didn't care how disgusting for a restaurant to be OK with serving food with mold in it STOP EATING HERE. read more

For the price of a large oxtail plate, the oxtails we very tiny and I only got around 5 bones (not meaty at all). The rice was overcooked and the cabbage was super hard. read more

The stewed cow's foot was delicious! They serve a generous amount of food with each meal!! I will be going back for breakfast!!!

I work at the airport an someone invited me here for lunch on a late Saturday afternoon. Due to Atlanta construction, what normally would have been a 15 min drive turned into 35 minutes. Thankfully this was some of the best Jamaican food I'd ever had. I had the ox tails with rice and cabbage. It was soooo good. I also had one of their chicken patties. That patty was so good Id eaten it before I was fully out the parking lot and through the red light. There is a buffet line where you can see all the food that is available for ordering. The give you a good amount of everything and its good. I don't know what else I can say other than they have good food. read more

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Since my last review I've tried some other items that's definitely worth taking about. Recently, I stopped in to pick up food for friend. Saw for the first time and tried there Sweet Thai Chili Wings. It's lightly breaded wings coated in a sweet Thai chili sauce. Has the perfect balance of sweetness with little spicy kick to it. OMG..... amazing delicious!I'm one who can't handle food too spicy so when I say it's the perfect little kick.... it's really is. Had my Jamaican picky foodie friend try it and he thought it was really good too. Next item was there Chicken Noodle Soup. Something else that I'm picky with cause my mom is known for making good soup esp chicken. I have to admit there's taste homemade from scratch with a good balance of provisions in it. Great option when you don't have the time or energy to make your own. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

Visited as they were listed on Yelp Take Out Week and I wanted to support. However, the staff didn't know anything about it so I didn't get the 30% discount mentioned. I was told their register only provides up to 20 percent off which was fine with me. I did let the young lady know so if someone comes that they are aware of the special. This is strictly a take out location and likely due to Covid. It looks like there were tables and chairs as some were placed on the corner so maybe when the pandemic is done, people can dine here again. It's a red building off Tara Blvd. I arrived around 7:30pm and there was no line but not long after I started to order, there were ten people in line behind me so this is a popular spot. People social distanced inside when ordering. Round social distancing signs were on the floor. There's no frills. It's a caferia style so you can see the food behind the plexiglass. I do wish they offered yams though. I ordered the goat platter and the curry platter. Both come with rice or red beans and rice, cabbage and a few plantains. The food is decent. They give plenty of food and are generous with the sauce over the rice. The flavor of the sauces were good and just enough spice. The rice and beans are a tad dry. I probably wouldn't do the drive here but if I'm nearby and want Jamaican food, I may stop by for a plate. read more

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Rice had no taste , food wasn't hot and chicken was bland . Not too mention the lady behind the counter had scowl on her face for no reason . 19$ for a jerk chicken waste plate . Try somewhere else read more

That really was fantastically good. The south-side needs to be a little more vocal about excellent dining experiences like this. My north-side friends need to know the goodness that awaits them here. The environs may not look like much, but that may be the best ox tail I've ever had. My friend had the curried chicken. It was fall off the bone tender, as was my ox tail. Absolutely delicious. Seasoned perfectly. There are many things on the lunch menu to try. A wide selection of carbs and proteins. I also had a "beef patty," a hand-held meat pie. (They also have chicken and veggie pies.) Also delicious. Make sure you get some plantains. And if you're into spicy, they'll make you very very happy. In fact, get some jerk wings in addition to your meal. Call it an appetizer. Kaboom! You're welcome. I can't wait to return here. Holler if you're coming with. read more

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The good 1. Huge portions 2. Great customer service 3. Good prices The bad 1. The food lacked seasoning. 2. Oxtail were tough 3. Gravy was watery It was decent but won't return because I have had better. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtail, peas and rice with steamed cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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I returned yesterday with my Mother for takeout. She loves Jamaican food with a passion. She got the Goat with Cabbage and I got the Jerk Chicken with Cabbage and Rice and Beans. There was a little bit of a wait, but it was worth it. This has got to be one of the best and most authentic Jamaican restaurants around. I love their food and their commitment to serving their customers well with reasonable prices. Drive south of the city and check them out! read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Goat with Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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Let me start by saying that Fireside Jamaican is THE BEST JAMAICAN restaurant on the south side (Jonesboro). I have been to every Jamaican spot around just to be disappointed. I always order the large oxtail only for $40... and baYYYY-BE this is always on point. They fill the container up with so many oxtail and that finger licking gravy that you want to go back for me. The meat is sooooo tender and delicious it falls right off the bone and its sooooo flavorful. Now even though I had one hiccup in the past with the beef patties being so burnt that they crumbled apart, the rating was not affected because when we called to let them know, they were understanding and immediately replaced them on our next visit. Customer Service EXCELLENCE Always Great Service ...and the wait is never too long. I really have oxtails at least 2-3 times a month. The portions will last you for at least 3-4 meals for the oxtail only. Dont take my word, just go try it read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Large Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

They food to Dog on good!!! Their service is excellent. The portion and taste you will never regret!! Tired of them taking all my Dog on money!! Stop making breakfast porridge so addictive!!! And stop having hot & delicious dog on food always for my mouth to enjoy!!! Better for me to not have any customers going there so I can have the ultimate feast!!! Ambiance is always getting my food tasty and not a long time to wait!! read more

Food was very good. Ordered the curry chicken and ox tails. Cabbage was well cooked. Everything tasted fresh. Glad we finally tried it. I always have to have a place with good Caribbean food nearby. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Curry Chicken, rice & peas, cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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Fireside has a large selection of excellent Jamaican food and friendly service. Highly recommended!

Took me about 6 months to find my favorite Jamaican restaurant, Fireside is amazing! I got the Oxtails, cabbage, dirty rice and beans, and Mac and cheese. Everything was good, had to take a break so I can leftovers for later. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Ox tails, cabbage and dirty rice and beans - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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My daughter had a taste for Caribbean food and I found this cute little hole in the wall on yelp. It's only 5 minutes from my house. When we got there it the atmosphere was very laidback and I was even happier to notice that the crew was the correct crew. The portion of the food was awesome for the price when we got home we enjoyed all the rich flavors that was represented in the food. We will return if you're looking for some good Jamaican food no need to look further. This is your spot. read more

I have had a good experience here before, so I did not think twice to stop in for some sides. I only wanted rice & peas, cabbage and a little jerk sauce on the side. The rice and peas were dry and hard, the cabbage was dry and crispy. The jerk sauce was the thickest I've ever had and so overpowering. If I HAD to choose, the cabbage was the better of the two. I order this at every Caribbean spot, so I know what I like. Definitely disappointed that I basically gave them money and the food is going to the trash. People work hard for their money and patron your place for fresh hot food. Think how you feel personally when you waste your money somewhere. Very disappointed. Will NOT be back and will NOT recommend. Really 0/10 wouldn't recommend. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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Fireside is quite the hidden gem, literally the only spot in the South of Atlanta open until 11pm! UMmmm this is pure treasure when you can't quite make up your hungry mind and all Caribbean restaurants in the surrounding area close at 9pm. So I strolled into Fireside around 10:20pm elated because it exists and open late. I was greeted by a young woman who was very welcoming and knowledgable. The food is displayed in a glass window so you know for a fact what's available, YAy! As my stomach happily growled, I ordered Escovitch Red Snapper which is a whole crispy fried fish covered in spicy pickled onions, red peppers, green peppers, and carrots. I paired it with rice and beans, cabbage, plantains, and as per my request, it was drowned in curry shrimp gravy. Oh my mouth is watering as I reminisce! Anyhow, all the flavors were on point, the Red Snapper was fried to perfection, the flavor was exceptional because it did not have a fishy flavor aka they know how to clean and marinate the hell out of the Snapper. The rice and peas had a deep coconut flavor on its own and with the curry gravy. The cabbage was crunchy and fresh. The plantains were a fried a little too hard but it worked well with the moisture the food provided. The price was about 14 bucks and worth it to me. The serving size is enough for two people to eat twice. A plus-- this spot allows you add extra fish, meat, and everything else for a few extra dollars. Overall, the place is clean, the staff is friendly, the decor is Jamaican, and the food is delightful. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

Good portions and great customer service. I had the stew chicken, rice and peas with a ginger beer.

They have a good variety but needs to use less grease. The cabbage is over cooked. The staff is usually friendly and the store is clean. Great parking. read more

My coworkers where raving about this place. So we decided to try it. I'm not sure if our food was just reheated but it looked better than it tasted. For lunch I ordered the oxtail plate with rice and beans and greens since they were out of cabbage. It was $9 which wasn't bad for lunch. The best part about the meal was the gravy. The oxtails were tough, the rice was okay, the greens I did not care for and the plantains were hard. This is my first time eating a plantains that I did not like. They were cut too thick. The veggie patty was confusing. It was made with mixed veggies that I'm use to seeing come out of a can. I expected the food to be more authentic. I work for a doctors office and we all were debating calling to inform someone that we did not enjoy our food at all. We ended up throwing more than half of it away. Please make sure your food is fresh before you leave. read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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Just horrible service. Good lord. Woman trying to sell hair at cash register. 14 people in line. Just horrible experience

I have been here a few times now over the past year and overall I love the food. Out here in Georgia and around Atlanta, there are TONS of Jamaican spot and as a descendent of a family straight from the island it is hard to find Grandma's or Aunties cooking. This place still is not that but it gets pretty close sometimes. The portions are BIG. Prices are high like most Jamaican restaurants and the workers in general have been pretty nice. They only reason I'm really giving four stars is because sometimes sitting in there to eat there are a few "pesty" flies, even though the place has seemed to be very clean. I will still frequent this place but mainly for the specific platter of either oxtails, curry, or brown stew. Oh and they're plantains!!! AMAZING read more

Fireside Jamaican Restaurant - Nice ambiance and JA style dinning - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

Good food... poor attitudes... I like to support my black businesses, but they make it so hard for me to do so sometimes

I went because I was craving oxtails on a Sunday afternoon. The line was long and choices were limited. The person taking orders was inpatient maybe because they were short staffed. I placed my order and went to pay. My total was about 77.00 dollars. I get home and notice my 18.00 side of oxtail is missing. So I called no answer, called back spoke to someone who acknowledged the order was left behind but I was charged for it. I was going to return back but being with children and having to get them ready for school etc was too much to do so I asked for a refund. Well they said they don't do refunds and I'd have to speak to the manager. I was given Nancy's number she said I can come the following day for a refund if I bring my receipt. Well the next day comes I tell Nancy I'm on my way. She tells me to ask for Tara, Tara calls Nancy and says I need my receipt for a refund. I explain to her I don't have my receipt I spoke to you yesterday and the entire store was aware that I didn't get my 18.00 side of oxtail. Rather than go back and forth with the help-I'm just going to contact my credit card company and get a refund for the entire order. I can't believe an establishment would behave like this over a mistake they made and acknowledged. The food was decent but not worth the headache of it all. read more