I had a pleasant experience at this establishment. I was weary at first reading the mixed reviews . However I was invited here for a luncheon. I could see where the customers reviewed the services may potentially be a ruff fit for customers My approach when it comes to oxtails is first questions "ARE YOU STINGY WITH THE OXTAILS" This question goes to the heart of Carribbean establishments . Because they all are "either they are for sale or they are not" is my position The lady got caught off guard and I can tell she was about to get fiesty and caught herself She explained four big ones and a few smaller ones , I'm good with that I honestly like the smaller one preferably The food came out and here are my findings . The food, from-my restaurant experience was on day two of being re-cooked to serve on this day Why? The seasoning was watered down as it's necessary to add water when re-cooking to add moister back into the meat tissue. Which didn't happen the meat was dry-chewy a result of over night refrigeration The oxtails however flavorful but dried out from refrigeration. The rice was super dry ans beans almost freeze dried zero moisture and forced eatable as far as I was concerned . The food was digestible. Based on having good company . If that makes since The place is nice and clean , good location and having good guest to keep me conpany.made it a decent experience Until next time read more

A coworker told me about this place. I was in the area so I decided to finally give it a try. I got their oxtail plate, which only came in a size large for $33 the food was delicious fresh and hot place was clean and the staff was friendly. Will definitely try them again. They also had Jamaican patties and cocoa bread as well. read more

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Review by Marvin @SoldByMarvin.com Plant-based family approved! We stopped by Ionie's Caribbean Kitchen and stuck strictly to the vegan options -- and let me tell you, they did not disappoint. We had the vegan stew, tofu(jerk,curry,brown stew), cabbage, rice & peas, and plantains, and every bite was seasoned with that rich, authentic island flavor. The stew was hearty and comforting, the cabbage had that perfect island-style sauté, and the plantains were fried just right -- crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. It's not easy finding Caribbean spots that truly cater to vegans, but Ionie's understood the assignment. You can taste the love and tradition in every dish, and the hospitality was just as warm as the food. If you're looking for real flavor without the meat, this spot is a must in Snellville. And of course -- if you need a local vegan food rec or someone to help you buy or sell a home in the area, I'm always here for you. read more

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My family and I were in town visiting and was referred to this restaurants for some great Jamaican food. We were graded right away and was able to place that order at the counter you could take it to go or dine in and the dining area is large, so we decided to dine in to enjoy our food while it's hot. The food portions were nicely served beautiful presentation. Our only suggestion is the jerk chicken wasn't true, jerk chicken. It wasn't seared on the grill and it was missing the seasonings. Also, our spinach and or veggie pie was not seasoned. Our cocoa bread was delicious our peas and rice were good and oxtails.. The oxtail meal was $30 and our jerk chicken meals were $18 I believe. read more

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Nice family restaurant, great customer service, but the flavors fell flat as far as my entree was concerned. While visiting my BFF in GA, we decided to stop and pick up some lunch. My bff went to another restaurant in the strip mall while I decided to try this Jamaican restaurant. Walking into the restaurant it was very calming. No music was playing just the sounds of orders being placed and prepared. I was immediately helped possibly because of the cafeteria style ordering. The staff were very friendly. I ordered a small lunch portion of the curry chicken. It came with my choice of rice. I chose peas and rice and cabbage. I also ordered a beef patty. The beef patty I devoured in the car. As to y'all that read my reviews, yall know I love a good flaky, meat filled snack and it wasn't going to make it home. This was nothing extraordinary from your regular Jamaican beef patty but it was good. The pineapple ginger juice complimented the beef patty perfectly for my taste buds. The spicy from the ginger and sweetness from the pineapple paired well with creamy, spicy, buttery, flakiness of the beef patty! I enjoy this snack way too much! Wished I would've ordered 2. Now, the curry chicken, had no flavor whatsoever or seasoning. I was so disappointed. I love Jamaican food but ain't it! I wanted so much to enjoy this but I couldn't. I ate enough of it to get satisfied and put the rest in the fridge. If my great aunt's assistant living faculty was to sponsor a Jamaican night in the dining hall, this would be served! I'm so happy I didn't get the $29 oxtails. Just add some more curry powder, garlic, salt and pepper, and coconut milk, simmer a little longer and we are in business. read more

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i asked for an EMPTY cup and they said that i had to buy something in order to get it. attitudes so horrible that not even the food could save it. read more

food is fyeeeeeee service is amazing

If looking for real tasting Jamaican food cooked by actual Jamaican cooks then look no further. They have all the Jamaican classic dishes. On the weekends they have porridge, ackee & saltfish, fried dumplings & festivals. They also have the best banana bread! read more

Sold me chicken back for $25 today, that sucks and won't go back there , on Fridays the stew peas is nothing but peas and gravy

We moved to the area last year, and this restaurant has been our go-to for Jamaican food. We get the curry chicken and brow stew chicken, which are delicious every time. read more

FEBRUARY is traditionally a celebration of BLACK HISTORY, so I have decided to do a series of reviews each day honoring Black-Owned Businesses and/or places with significant Black History. Next up is IONIE'S ISLAND KITCHEN. [THE DETAILS ] Date & time: Monday, February 15th, 2021 @ 3:30pm Time it took to receive order : 15 minutes Business level : medium What to expect : larger that it appears from the outside Parking: decent - shared with other businesses Restrictive COVID-19 safety measures : YES * MASKS ARE REQUESTED TO ENTER * Partition between staff & customers * Staff wore masks Service: efficient but unfriendly Outdoor patio : No Atmosphere : felt a tad unwelcoming Dress : casual Health Score : 96 (A) * * * [ ENTREÉS ] + SMALL CURRY GOAT (3.5 stars) | $10 The goat was tender and nicely seasoned, just not a lot of it. I was not a fan of the cabbage or plantains. Rice & peas were okay. + JERK CHICKEN MAC n' CHEESE (5 stars) | $3.50 It honestly made this visit worth the trip. Unique and delicious DRINK - none Total before tax @ $13.50 * * * PRO TIP - The line begins on the left side of the order counter and progresses to the cashier on the right. MUST TRY + Jerk Chicken Mac n' Cheese DISLIKES - Service * * * FINAL THOUGHTS It was one of those sorts of experiences that make you wonder why someone is in business. I don't want to go into heavy details, but let me simply say the staff could use a class on people skills. I actually thought "maybe it was just me" until getting home and reading other reviews. I came here because another nearby business suggested them when I asked if there were any other Black Owned Businesses in the area, so I didn't bother to yelp them. It just saddens me to write this review because I personally want to highlight the best of businesses and not criticize. But truly, I don't understand why ANY staff of ANY business would be indifferent towards ANY customer wanting to come spend money! It simply makes no practical sense, no matter how your personal day is going. If I'm being honest, many Caribbean restaurants are this way, but I try to ignore it. Food was good, prices are reasonable, but non-regulars seem to be handled with a cold, almost annoyed sort of vibe. 2021 / 36 #BlackOWNEDBusinessSERIES read more

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The service and food here is to die for. The best Jamaican food I've had in Ga. You will be glad you went here. I've been going to Ionie's for over 10 years and it's delicious everytime. Thank you for bringing your recipes and your cooking from your grandmother and sharing them with us. read more

Food is good service is trash. But yo that food is good. 5 stars for the food(specifically the beef Pattie and cocoa bread) everything else is not the move. read more

The best soups in town. The jerk pork is also the best in the area. They just need to answer the phone.

I have been going here for years and I love the food. The soup is amazing! You have to get there early because they may run out. The restaurant is really clean and I appreciate that so much. I have brought large groups to this restaurant and the service was great!! read more

I like the beef patties here, but overall they aren't always freshly baked. The owner had an attitude the last time I came here so I've been pretty slow on coming back. I asked for a sample of the soup and she denied me because the cups cost 25 cents were her exact words. That being said, I wanted some Caribbean food and I was in the neighborhood so I decided to give it a try. I had the curry goat with rice and peas and some veggies. The goat was tender but with the style of how the food is served the food just didn't seem fresh. It was a little colder than I would like but the flavors were ok. Not the worst I've had not the best either. I paid $9.50 for a small food, the prices range I believe an oxtail food is $18. The menu is large but not sure I would try more from here. All in all the food was ok, the experience was ok. I'd like more for my money however. read more

Ionie's Caribbean Kitchen - Curry Goat, rice and peas, veggies - Caribbean Near Me - Grayson, Georgia

Very great food, wasn't sure how to order and the lady was very helpful and humorous. Very satisfied with my experience.

They still wack in my opinion. Now they oxtail $30 and those old Jamaican ladies still rude. I go to Taste of Carribean(by publix in loganville Instead. And you get friendly service along with great food read more

I recently had the opportunity to try this Jamaican restaurant after my friend spoke highly about them a few times. It's located in a small strip mall with a patio and indoor seating. The food service is cafeteria-style. I decided to try the brown stew chicken since you can seldom go wrong with that. I paired it with rice and peas, and cabbage. When the server asked if I wanted gravy on the rice, my immediate answer was yes. Who would say no? I also tried the jerk macaroni and cheese. Now to the taste test. The mac and cheese earned a 4-star rating. Cheesy, spicy woty nice pieces of chicken. I will certainly order this again. The brown stew chicken was favorable, but the chicken pieces were boney, and I kept having to spit out tiny pieces. I think they'd do better just giving you a two-piece instead of chopping it into smaller pieces. read more

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I'm so disappointed in this business! I purchased 45 bucks of food on yesterday! Not to mentioned that I patronized this business all the time! The food on yesterday was extremely salty and I couldn't eat any of it! I called to speak with the business and the young lady who answered was very nice. But the owner the older lady refused to exchange the food, offer a credit or provide a refund. I was ok with exchanging the food, because I come here all the time. It's was astonishing to me to be treated this way and how this business flat out refused to right this wrong. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE ethics! But that's the problem with some businesses, they only care about the quick dollar and not the longevity. I run a business and would never treat my clients this way. I advised the young lady of how much appreciated her trying, but I will NEVER patronize this business again! I will be sure to let my clients, friends and family know not to go back here again as well! Time to look for a new Jamaican Spot! I had the Jerk pork and Stewed peas! Horrible Customer Service! read more

bad customer service wouldn't recommend and you can't buy take out plates and sut to eat if you are a certain color they will kick u out and tell u no eating allowed never mind the place is empty and I chairs and table and present, never seen a race discriminate against thier people but accommodate others read more

I really try hard to support this business but they definitely make it very difficult. The food is good but they are routinely out of items. Today I stopped in and they were out of rice and plantains. I was told they were cooking rice. After waiting 10 minutes I was told another 6-8 minutes. The service is subpar at best. The owner should really make it a priority to make some changes. read more

Was there today with my wife for the first time. We came across them while searching for somewhere to sit for a meal. They were out of what we wanted and had to compromise. After receiving our food and was about to eat we were told that we can't eat from the containers that they served us the food in, that we have to use plates. Well, please give us some plates. No, dining closed at six (was now just after six after waiting in line for ever). So we had to pack up our food an leave. Needless to say that they will never see us again....would hate to inconvenience them by having to put up with our presence in their establishment. read more

The absolute worst customer service I ever experienced. The servers are absolutely horrible, very confrontational, rude, condescending, and aggressive. I was confronted by two members of the staff for requesting extra sauce. Do not waste your time or money!!! After reading all the negative reviews regarding customer service, I am wondering why the owner allows this behavior to continue. read more

Ionie's Caribbean Kitchen - Rude servers - Caribbean Near Me - Grayson, Georgia

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I have only had Ionies a couple of times and the things I tried were both amazing. The prices are a little elevated but the food doesn't disappoint. I love the Manish water as well. read more

I went for the Jerk festival and waited on line that was lawd long to finally get up to the beginning of the line and have the cook/chef tell me that I couldn't have plantain with my meal that is ridiculous and that's disrespectful because everybody knows jerk chicken you always have what plantain what is wrong with them but they don't have to worry about me. I will travel to see them at all, good luck to bad rubbish! read more

Food nice bad. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had jerk pork, oxtail and chicken Love the jerk chicken Mac n cheese read more

I wish I could give them 0 stars. Spent over $100 and the only edible thing was the plantains. Oxtails are too expensive for them to be under seasoned and tough. Curry chicken was dry, rice and peas was hard like it wasn't cooked all the way and cabbage had no seasoning what so ever. This place used to be good years ago, I'm not sure what happened read more

So disappointed!! Just spent $13.50 for a large meal for my Granddaughter and they put a small meal in the large container . This could be just the server because she had to redo the meal because she doused the rice with too much gravy after we tried to tell her not to.. Plus they have the back of the chicken in the meal and my Grand baby hated it. Curry Chicken. I was going to take it back but this will just be my very last visit. read more

Ionie's Caribbean Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Grayson, Georgia

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Best Caribbean restaurant in the state. Authentic with all the classics on the menu.

Very horrible experience probably will never come back. Not organized. Long wait time for food that is already done. Poor communication between staff to have proper orders made. I just had a horrible first experience. The cashier was nice with the braids. But I feel like there needs to be more organization between kitchen staff, lines in front, paying, and receiving food. Just seems kind of scattered read more

My first time eating at Ionies Island Kitchen, which is a jamaican resturant with mouthwatering jamaican food listed on their menu. I arrived at the resturant 6:45pm on thursday august 30, 2023 before i could even order my food i was geeted with attitude. I ordered 1 curry goat- small,1 jerk chicken mac & cheese and 1 bottle d&g soda with a total cost of $22.89. The food was horrible. Jerk chicken mac & cheese fell flat on it face, i dont know what that was about, FAIL. curry goat was not cook well. rice and peas was just tired. who ever the cook is i dont want to eat from you again. Ionies Island Kitchen is very dissapointing. i will NEVER spend my money here again. This is NOT a good spot for Jamaican food. read more

Had baby roach on the counter when I arrived to pick up my food. The restaurant is nice, but needs an exterminator.

Very lazy while rude customer service. Convoluted ordering process. You order, go sit down, come back up to pay (jumping in front of the next ordering customer). Never seen anything like it in retail. Never. Food way overpriced. Never have I ever paid $17 for four oxtails. Incredulous. Customer service is a conversation with someone behind the counter whilst sitting at your table 10 feet away. They aren't big on clearing plates off your table, you have to bargain for that, if they happened to come by for something else. Won't be back and certainly won't recommend. read more

Service was bad and the food I have had better. I first ordered the curry goat and was very disappointed. They served me more bone than meat I had them take the meal back. The thing is the server the person that prepared the plate clearly saw that they put mostly bones on the why would you give this to a customer read more

Ionie's Caribbean Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Grayson, Georgia

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The food is good but they are super petty when it comes to rationing out their food. Can't get a side of plaintains because "they might run out" I got a small plate of jerk chicken wings and had the nerve to give me 2 chicken wings 1 plantain for $9.00 Somebody send Gordon Ramsey down to Loganville so he can teach them a proper business and food model. read more

The food is absolutely amazing, however. The service? If you don't mind servers paying you no attention wearing their ear pods in their ear, or at 6pm when the dinner rush is coming in , there's no food, or being hung up on multiple times when your trying to call in your orders then absolutely eat here. Like I said, the food is great but the service is absolutely awful. read more

Yummy jerk chicken with peas and rice with chicken gravy. I added the vegetable of cabbage with carrots and it came with 2 large plantains. I added two beef patties they are delicious. read more

Seems like some haters are on these reviews...now they dont seem to be the friendliest people (like 95% of Caribbean restaurants) but the food is grade A, probably the best curry and jerk chicken I've had in GA. read more

The food is good but the service is consistently bad. Seeing that I'm not the only one with this point of view after reading this post, I really hope that whoever is in charge tries this create a less hostile environment. read more