This is a small local spot where you can immediately tell there is no pretense. Sometimes talking with the owner the Jamaican accent is so strong I do replays in my head to be sure I understand and other times my blank look or I'm sorry gets a redo. But it's all good and we all smile through. Took my brother Sunday night while he was in town cause he lives in a less diverse area and craves city access to all the thing. As soon as he said let's get Jamaican I began craving a meat pie. Have mercy I love them! They ain't playing with the spice either so I keep drinks handy. Ended up ordering one meat pie and a bowl of the soup of the day. It was red bean soup he said. But wow the depth of flavors and textures, it should get a better name! Love it and happily ate it all! The meat pie took longer of course to come out and they weren't kidding it was hot! Loved it and shared a tiny bite (cut off) with bro whose eyebrows lifted in joy. He had the jerk chicken plate and ate every dang bit! I have had wings, goat curry, jerk chicken, curry chicken, rum punch and lots more on other visits and had always left happy & full. The folks who work here are good folks and enjoy seeing others enjoy the food they prepare. On nice days there are a few tables out front, good to sit there except at rush hour cause you are next to the street. They do a lot of to go service so you will see a steady stream of folks in and out. read more

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Mr. Brackett holds true his integrity and his values through his dedication to customer service and great food. I went and ordered a lot of food because I love supporting black owned businesses. And this one, is head and shoulders above the rest read more

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Amazing Food! First time visitor from out of town and it was seasoned great! The location isn't very upscale but that didn't matter to me. The quality was top tier! read more

My work colleague had an appetite for Jamaican food. I googled & found this place. I had the jerk chicken, with a double side of cabbage, & the owner's special punch. The jerk chicken was nicely seasoned, the jerk sauce was good. The cabbage was perfectly cooked. The punch was amazing. A must try. read more

My Top FAV!!!!!!! I Tell everyone I know About IRE Eats!!! They NEVER let me down ... Food always hot and fresh and made to perfection! Rum punch is a hit every time. but I do miss the two for one.. owners can we run that back lol read more

My favorite Jamaican restaurant in St. Louis. I'm usually not a rice and peas person but this was decent. I would get it again read more

Irie Eats - Jerk Half Chicken Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Food very fresh, service eas outstanding very friendly. Nice and clean inside and the food smell great..

After having the oxtails the other day, I had to return just for that dish. I received the same good dish with no fat on oxtails and vegetables, so this restaurant was consistent. I wanted the flavorful jerk wings as I had the other day, but they were too tiny for the price. If they can find bigger wings, they'll have me ordering 2 dishes per order for lunch and dinner leftovers. read more

Food was excellent. Authentic. We ordered crispy wings and fries for the kid. He gave it a 10/10. Loved the pineapple soda. Hubby got jerked chicken platter. It came with rice and peas and cabbage. My meal was jerked chicken with oxtail gravy over my rice and peas. We ordered 2 sides of Honey cornbread to round out the meal. Chefs kiss. Jada was our waitress. The owner also made sure we were happy. Love to support family owned establishments. Will be back for the red snapper. read more

Love the atmosphere you feel like you are really in a restaurant in Jamaica! The food is so good!! The goat soup, jerk chicken...festival everything was so delicious. You want a feel of the island come here read more

Great service, great authentic food and ire ambiance (good vibes) I haven't lived in St. Louis for over 25 years so i was worried I wouldn't find authentic Jamaican food, but to my surprise, Ire Eats didn't disappoint. The staff/owner were so cool and the drinks didn't disappoint either. If you haven't tried this place, I highly recommend you try it out! I will definitely be back! read more

Irie Eats - Steam Fish. YUM! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I had their oxtail. Let me just say it was juicy! Like worked their magic on my food. Absolutely superb! Their rum cake, I could smell the rum a mile away. The cake was moist, and the rum was strong with it, so good. read more

The food was amazing, service is on point and the rum punch will have you right. The waitress was very attentive, and the cook brought my food to the table. They checked on me several times. read more

Irie Eats - Okra Stew (V) Rice & peas Jamaican Patties - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I am going back for my 3rd time for both the curry goat dinner and oxtail entree with callalou. The service is excellent and always a nice environment even though not many dine in. The food is delicious! read more

Do your self a favor and go have a feel good moment at Irie Eats. My son and I tried it after watching the Bob Marley One Love Movie. The food, service, and ambiance is amazing! So much joyous laughter over incredible food! read more

Irie Eats - Irie jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Hole-in-the wall spot for classic and Americanized Jamaican food. Have options for eating in, take out, and delivery. I got the turkey burger with a side of veggies (cabbage) and plantains. It was the perfect size and very solid food. It was like healthy American food, but with a Jamaican spin. Only one guy was in there, and he took my order. He had a thick Jamaican accent and was very friendly. read more

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I really like their covid setup. You have to wear a mask, they wear masks when interacting with you, and I don't think you can dine in. well done. The goat curry was delicious. The plantains were great. The oxtail was ok but still solid. I also ordered as they were closing for a snow day... So maybe that's why the oxtail wasn't everything I hoped for. We'll definitely be back. read more

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food is great customer service is very poor whoever they got answering the phone needs to quit their job

I was like everyone looking for places to get food during covid. I saw the delivery fee and I understand supporting businesses but I opted to pick up. I left a tip Had the chicken wings, Oxtails wish there was coco bread but I think this place has good options and good food read more

What a surprise, spur of the moment choice! Service and food were great! We ordered the oxtails, jerk chicken wings and a chicken patty (they were sadly out of beef patties and curry chicken). Everything was outstanding and too my surprise the Jerk chicken wasn't too spicy. I know some will hate to hear this but I'm not a fan of eating food and having the inside of my mouth feel like a 5 alarm fire! The Oxtails could have been braised just a tad bit longer and they were seasoned nicely and weren't your standard oxtails, they've added a touch of something but I couldn't tell what. Peas and rice and cabbage were good as well. Drinks were delish and had a sample amount of rum! read more

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New to St. Louis and have been looking for some good Jamaican food. Oxtail was absolutely amazing. Tender and flavorful. Jerk wings were great. Jerk sauce really had a kick to it. Definitely will be coming back frequently read more

Excellent!! Oxtail was authentic and mouth watering delicious. Vegetable soup EXCELLENT! read more

Went right at opening . It was a one man show but the food still cane out hot, perfectly plated and delicious. I got the jerk wings. Comes with peas/rice, cabbage, and plantains. There is a lot of good folks and it was all delicious. I found a new Caribbean place . read more

Irie Eats - Jerk wings - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Irie Eats didn't disappoint in our first visit and we will certainly be making return trips. We look forward to dining once things open back up from COVID, hopefully in the near future! The jerk chicken wings were cooked to perfection and were so flavorful. The oxtail was delicious, although don't go into it expecting there to be a lot of meat on the bone. The beans & rice along with the cabbage were great as well! The hostess taking our order at the window was very pleasant. Overall, couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

The jerk chicken was good I recommend going there and getting it I heard good reviews about this restaurant so I'm glad I tried it and wasn't disappointed. read more

During a destination wedding trip a few years back, I discovered the joy that is jamaican cuisine. The stunning beauty of the island and it's people left a lasting impression, as expected, but so did the delicious meals served throughout our stay. Irie Eats has done the best job of any STL restaurant I've been to of recreating those delectable dishes. I ordered the jerk wings, which were a perfect blend of flavor and spice. They came coupled with the choice of 2 sides, I picked the rice and peas along with cabbage. For good measure I threw a beef patty in the mix as well. All were amazing and washed down with a rum punch infused with Wray and Nephew's (a brand of rum I grew very familiar with during my stint on the island). Hands down best Jamaican restaurant I've had in STL so far read more

Irie Eats - Beef patty with a rum punch photo bomb - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This is my first time taking time out to rate a restaurant because I was thoroughly disappointed by the food I received. The oxtail gravy was watery the plantain was not fired well enough the entire meal was sickening! The water in the bag is the "oxtail gravy" Do better please. read more

Irie Eats - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I read the reviews and then we went, all i can say DELICIOUS!!! Everything was so flavorful and fresh!!! Great service! I'll be going back again and again! read more

Irie Eats definitely has some of the best jerk chicken in the metro. It's a hidden gem and I look forward to it every time.

First timer. Walking in the door, the owner and staff greet you with "welcome to Irie Eats!" Updated modern decor (quite an improvement over the previous establishment, LTs). Only a few tables, and a long bar. The owner, chef who's nickname is Catchy, in his heavy Jamaican accent discussed the menu with us. Since it was Happy Hour, there are beer and drink specials, too. My friend and I decided to have the oxtail dinner. And we were not disappointed. The plates were overflowing with freshly cooked cabbage w/ carrots and onions, peas and rice, plantains, and oxtails in gravy that simply fell off the bone and melted in our mouths. There was so much we each had to get a to-go box. On the big screen and playing thru the speakers reggae music videos were playing, pending a tropical vibe to our dining experience. Can't wait to go back!! read more

We ordered take out and our food was ready in 15 min. I ordered the goat curry entree. Good portion size with sides of rice and cabbage. I thought the flavor was good, a decent amount of meat, spicy in flavor. Overall great taste but something I cant put my finger on was missing. My boyfriend ordered the jerk chicken entree. The sauce and seasoning on the chicken was great. The chicken was extremely juicy and there was enough for leftovers! Would definitely go back to try again. read more

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This place is never open!! Every time I try to go here they are closed. Even when it says they are open on google. I'll go down there only for them to be closed for a week straight. Think I'll just give up on them. Terrible hours!!! Go to Jerk Unlimited! They have more stable hours. Worth the drive!! read more

First Time: I had the oxtails and they were dry as well as the rice with beans and they were dry too. I'm disappointed because I had high hopes expecting fresh food and the cost did not justify the quality. I had the Run Punch and it was delicious though...it was worth the cost for sure. The meat patty did not see fresh either. I say eat here at your own risk. read more

Irie Eats - Oxtails, beef patty and rice. - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This was my first time eating and Irie eats and I was not disappointed. The food was fresh, I had the half chicken and my husband had the curry goat. We both agree that everything was delicious. We definitely want to come back to this place. They had a great little set up to minimize contact with the customer for those who have covid concerns. read more

Irie Eats - Half Chicken with veggies and rice and peas - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Ordered the curry chicken entree and a Jamaican patty with chicken. The patty was really good - someone recommended that one and I fully agree - spicy and flavorful. I loved the veggies, they were seasoned so well. Chicken was good but not the best I've had. Rice wasn't as flavorful but was way better when mixed in the gravy. When I picked it up, there was a lot of gravy already spilled out into the bag. A little pricey to me but filling - I paid $20 before tip. Everything was still hot when I got it home. I'm glad I tried it. read more

Irie Eats - Curry chicken entree - Caribbean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I had the oxtail and the hubby had the jerk chicken it was amazing we have no complaints at all and the Pattie's was really good!! Music on point.. We will be back.. read more

I'd never had Jamaican food before, so I was worried about the spice level. But I did really want to try it. I'm happy to report it was delish. My dining partner thought so, too. The rice and cabbage balanced out the spiciness of the chicken. Even the inside of the chicken was flavorful, which I feel like is missing in US barbecue, which is it kind of reminded me of with the spice rub. The woman put a spicy sauce on the side (possibly just because I asked if the meal was very spicy), which was also flavorful and kind of sweet. I dipped my meat in here and there to go between the two different flavors. It did come on the bone, which is not my preference, but that's okay. We also tried the callaloo, as quick Google search showed it was something my dining partner would like, which she did. She said it was like collard greens but with some kind of spice in it. Not for me; it seems like an acquired taste. The parking is not great, and it's a bit pricey, but we're both glad we tried it. We may do so again at some point; I'd like to try the Jamaican Festival with goat or chicken curry. read more

Started with the Jamaican Mai Tai, which had hints of pineapple and rum, it set the mood nicely and was delicious. The Curry chicken was served with cabbage, fried plantains and rice. Everything was delicious and I cleaned my plate and it was very filling, they are generous with the portions. The staff was very friendly and we had a great dinner. Definitely returning. read more

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Was not open during business hours!!!. I will not be checking for Iris Eats anymore!!!!!!

I have eaten here several times in the last year and each time was excellent. The owner/chef/server is congenial and informative, and even when I was the only one there, he was very appropriate (not overbearing, and yet attentive). I don't know a lot about Jamaican food, and he answered all my questions and then some. My favorite is the "national dish," which includes a salt cod dish with rice and vegetables and an amazing fruit I'd never had before with a lot of UMAMI flavor, for sure. I also tried two of their soups: liked them both a lot. Very good prices, generous portions (I had enough for an additional meal another day). . It's very small, and parking is difficult (on Olive), but there is a side lot. Come early or expect to wait or sit at the counter. I wish they opened at 11 AM daily, but they do not (it varies: CHECK). Also, closed on Mondays. Enjoy! read more