Unassuming, but not to be underestimated. I walked in off the street looking for a lunch option that was quick, healthy, and not insanely priced. I was happily surprised to find all 3 at Irie. They have a simple setup designed for takeout mainly, with a fast casual build-your-own bowl format. I was lost with all of the options and the server was super great with helping this white boy navigate an authentic Jamaican menu. There were no wrong answers. Each bite felt like a hug from someone's grandma. Everything was fresh, well marinated, and bursting with unique flavors. I got a bowl that in my modest opinion could feed a family of 3 (which it did not, I was the family of 3) for only $12! Definitely recommend and will be going back whenever I'm in town. read more

Since I've eaten from every other Jamaican takeout joint in Cleveland I figured I would try this one. First, a quick disclaimer. I continue to suffer residual side effects from dental work I had done at the beginning of August. My taste buds have been severely affected and I don't feel things taste right many times, nor do I get the nuances of spice. I'm hoping this resolves over time, but it has been quite upsetting for the last several months. Unfortunately, both the dentist and the specialist I went to told me that it may take a very long time to resolve, if it resolves completely at all. Now, back to Irie. I arrived precisely at 11 and a very friendly gentleman unlocked the door and ushered me in. Food was ready and prepared in the serving trays. I was getting food for myself and my buddy at work so I ordered a jerk chicken bowl with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains for him and half-and-half bowl of jerk chicken and curry chicken with rice and peas, cabbage, and macaroni and cheese for me. I also got one of the small rum cake cakes. I think the total was $35 which is fairly reasonable for a hearty lunch for two these days. The interior is clean and unremarkable and they have no seating. It is purely takeout. I didn't get the gentleman's name, but I told him I'd tried every other Jamaican place around and he said I would like like his the best. He was either the manager or the owner, I'm not sure. The food was still nice and warm when we dug in a little while later. Everything seemed tasty to me, considering my aforementioned condition. I did taste the chicken curry, but the jerk chicken I didn't get the flavors of although I did get the heat. My buddy said it was very good. The standard chicken dishes are chopped chicken, but they are also available on the bone at the same price. The mac & cheese was creamy. The rice and peas were well prepared and not some of the lower quality stuff I've had in the past. The cabbage seemed a little on the bland side with just cabbage in the mix, although my buddy liked it so it could've just been my messed up taste buds. I am used to having bits of carrot and thyme in the stewed cabbage from other places, and that is typically the way I make it at home. I also tried one of my buddy's plantains, and it did seem sweet from what I could tell. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to gather much flavor from the rum cake. My buddy said it was good and almost like a butter rum muffin. All in all, it was a hearty meal, and I will definitely go back in the future, hopefully with my ability to taste properly restored at some point. read more

iRiE Jamaican Kitchen - Shaker Heights - Half curry chicken, half jerk chicken bowl with rice and peas, cabbage, and mac & cheese. - Fast Food Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

Best Jamaican in Cleveland, baby!!! Now I already wrote a detailed review on the original Irie Jamaican location so I'll keep my review of this newest location in Shaker Heights brief. I was feeling extra hungry so my bf and I indulged and each got ourselves the BIG and hefty portion size of food after seeing a movie at a nearby theater a few weeks ago. So per usual, I over ate! But boy, the food was incredible and so comforting! I got jerk beef box with mac and cheese and cabbage for 18 bucks. Irie was sadly out of bone in jerk chicken the night we went. My bf got curry chicken, with mac and cheese and cabbage as well for 14 bucks. As usual, everything was delicious and the portions were large but this was the first time we had their mac and cheese. This ain't yo basic goopy cheesy noodle dish! Their mac and cheese was dense and creamy but not goopy! And absolutely NOT healthy! We also shared a rum cake for dessert. For 5 bucks, it was a little pricey, but it tasted so good, and unlike other desserts I've had at other Jamaican restaurants in the past, this tasted fresh! As for the restaurant itself, it is small and clean and designed for takeout. Service was fast and friendly as well. Parking is street parking but you can park in the big Heinens lot across the street and walk over. Overall, a 9.5/10 dinner. We will be back!! read more

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The food was amazing. The customer service was amazing. The ambience of the place was nice. Definitely will be back. read more

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Oxtail plate was $30 which I understand the cost of everything has risen BUT I've had better oxtails at various places..

One thing I will say is that I am a pretty hard critic of Jamaican cuisine, so you'll have to bare with me in my expectations. I've tried Irie in the past when they first opened up on 185th and even then, it was just kinda bland to me. It's almost like they play it safe with the seasonings or something, if that makes sense. The food is light and it obviously is good quality, it just doesn't hit the authentic Jamaican food target for me. As for this time, I ordered online. The location in Shaker, it was easy to find as I grew up on the street it's on the corner of. The young lady that greeted me was friendly and she explained that I could've walked right up and avoided the line when picking up. All was well, but when I get home (and this is partly my fault for not checking the bag before I left), my ginger ale was not in my order. I checked the receipt to make sure it came with the meal and then I attempted to contact the location to let them know they forgot my drink. There is no phone number listed on the receipt or the website so I chalked it. The flavor was still on the light/bland side to me, the cabbage portion was a joke, the rum cake and plantains were both good. Even though I wanted to possibly return for their jerk brisket, I'm cool, I can live without eating there again. read more

iRiE Jamaican Kitchen - Shaker Heights - Half jerk, Half stew chicken, cabbage, plantain and rum cake. - Fast Food Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

The food tastes decent but you pay way too much for what you get. I spent 20$ and was still hungry after I finished. The dining room doesn't have much seating, the parking is poor and there is no public bathroom. read more

I was in Cleveland recently and found myself wanting to try some new places (I'm not a local). So when I found iRiE I was thrilled. After having some authentic Jamaican recently while on vacation I have been intrigued to try more. The location was reasonably close to my hotel so I thought why not? The options were good, staff was friendly, and the prices are unbeatable! I had the Curry Chicken, rice and "peas", and cabbage and plantains. I must say I enjoyed every bit of it. To be honest I could have had seconds! I placed my order and was in and out in under 10 minutes. This is a great place to get Caribbean flair food and for the price it is outstanding! Next time I'm in the area I'll be sure to try them again! read more

iRiE Jamaican Kitchen - Shaker Heights - Curry Chicken, plantain's and cabbage, under it all is the rice and "peas". - Fast Food Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

Best Jamaican food I've ever had 10/10 by far the jerk chicken is flavored perfectly and the mac n cheese is chefs kiss. The service is 10/10 they were so nice and they take great care of their customers. The vibe is 10/10, it's a little cozy area with a few seats. read more

We ordered for pick up, they had our food ready and with friendly service sent us on our way to enjoy some extra delicious cooking! We'll be back! While we didn't sit down, I didn't really see a good place to eat in for a family, but it's certainly a good place to pick food up and bring home to the fam! read more

Delicious!!! The food is super fresh and seasoned to perfection. I love the jerk chicken, plantains, rice & peas & cabbage!! Clean restaurant and professional, friendly service!! read more

Great food and taste. Jerk chicken is out of sight. Chef prepares food well. Excellent customer service.

Great savory comfort food at a fair price. Perfect if you are looking for a delicious filling meal. I've tried the curry chicken, the jerk chicken, and the stewed chicken. All very good. I never pass up the mango chutney, which adds a nice sweet accent. So glad these guys brought their business to Shaker! read more

Very good food for the price and the service is superb. Great location for a more modern Jamaican cuisine. Keep up the great work!

I go here a lot, I went on March 1 and the service was terrible, never had that before but they had 2 young girls there and they had nasty attitudes, I told them the counter where the food is, is nasty food all over it the tall one told me if I didn't want to eat there don't come, the counter was disgusting, I talked to the manager and he acted like "ok so" terrible I asked for a veggie box got home no chick peas very little cabbage, only reason I would go back is because my hubby likes it, but the customer service was terrible. paulette.moore.1950@gmail.com I have my receipt. Hire people that are nice those two girls were A. H. You can send me a reply to my email, Thank you read more

If you're looking for a tasty and authentic Jamaican meal, you should try iRiE Jamaican kitchen. I went there on Saturday and I was blown away by the flavor and the quality of the food. The jerk chicken was especially amazing, with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. The service was also friendly and fast. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. iRiE Jamaican kitchen is a must-try for anyone who loves Jamaican cuisine. read more

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Arrived 6.14.24. Out of most sides. The Manager went above and beyond to accommodate substitutions to my liking. Actually toning down the rasta pasta heat so it would not be too overbearing for me! Excellent customer service!!!! And that's why I keep coming back and letting my fr read more

The order of rice and peas was an order of rice! One pea with the skin of two other peas -- absolutely pitiful! Beans are cheaper than rice. This Jamaican restaurant needs to add more peas to their rice or be truthful and only put rice on the menu!! read more

Excellent food. Great service. Good selection of Jamaican food -they did not have any curry goat but had all of the other goodies. Will definitely plan on going there again! read more

Too pricey. There are other cheaper Jamaican restaurants around Cleveland. Do your research.

Oh my.. their beef and chicken patties might be the best I have ever tried. The customer service? Top notch! The vibe laid back and chill, but clean. I bruised my hands changing my brakes and embarrassingly could not get my bottle of Ting open, I was convinced it was a pop top and needed a bottle opener. They were kind enough to open the bottle for me and not make me feel like a jackass for it. After that debacle I walked into the door and we were all able to laugh about it. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their offerings, if it is anything like their patties I am in for a treat! read more