Tried Irie Jamaican Restaurant recently and overall had a solid experience. The brown stew chicken was pretty good -- flavorful and cooked well. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely enjoyable. I also tried the beef patty, which didn't really hit the mark for me -- the filling just wasn't my favorite. Also a Tropical Rhythm, which is always a nice touch. No wait time on the food, which was a big plus. Service was quick and smooth. I'll probably be back to try some other dishes next time. read more

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Service was great food was even better, I would always come back and tell all my friends read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Pepper steak and rice with yams - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

i heard about this place ,was looking forward to eating the food, so first time i ordered ,not what I was looking for ,the food did not have enough seasoning didnt give me jamaican spicy taste ,cook most be older because its no taste,portion was on point , read more

This spot has been on my radar for quite some time and I finally had a craving strong enough to finally get me here. I had the medium jerk chicken platter with extra rice and peas instead of an extra side and extra sauce. The jerk was spicy and sweet. The peas and rice had the perfect texture. My only minor complaint is the way the chicken was chopped I often found tiny bones in my mouth that had to be spit out. That might deter me from getting that dish again but I'd be willing to try the oxtails and stew. read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken with Peas and Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Irie Jamaican Restaurant is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! They are a hidden gem right in the heart of Brewerytown. The oxtail was juicy and tender. The Mac & Cheese was hefty and creamy. The sweet potatoes tasted like candy!! EVERYTHING was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The kids both choose Irie when it's time to eat out! read more

Only bc auntie wrote my order on the container and still gave me Mac and cheese when I asked for yams. Lol I wasn't upset tho because the Mac and cheese was so GOODT! I had it with yellow rice and fried whiting. Definitely want to come back, there are a few more things I have to try b4 I commit to them lmaooooo read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was not disappointed. Friendly environment. Quick and easy service. The food was absolutely delicious. They do have tables and chairs available if you want to eat inside. Please be warned, the jerk chicken is spicy. I'm sure that they can accommodate on the spiciness. Just let them know. read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - the price of the restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Why have I not eaten here before? As a qualification, I've Been all over the Caribbean and frequented Jamaica for years. Been to Jamaican joints all over the city and suburbs of Philadelphia. Love Jamaican food. Ordered a large jerk chicken with rice and peas and seasoned cabbage, A large ox tail with rice and peas and collards, And a large curry goat with green beans and collards. Everything was spot on and delicious The jerk chicken just displaced my old favorite spot and is now in my opinion the best in Philly. Five minutes before getting there to pick it up I remembered to call and ask for a spicy and I'm so glad I did. The sweet tangy spicy flavor of scotch bonnet was pervasive and the chicken was absolutely delicious. I swear I could almost taste pimento smoke. Maybe it was just the authenticity bringing me to a place where memories of smoking pimento wood crossed through my brain barrier to my taste buds...or could they actually do it 100% right in Philly?. Generous portion and lots of gravy on the rice and peas. Bonus. Seasoned cabbage also really yummy The ox tail was the perfect tenderness. Really delicious too. Also lots of gravy on the rice and peas and the collards on the side we're not dumbed down and had just enough bitterness and natural flavor to really be enjoyable. And the curry goat. Wow. Bursting with flavor. Super juicy. Tender. Love that it spilled over since the portion was so huge and got good juices into the green beans and collard's to give them an extra special kick and that wonderful Goatey punch. We will be going back and trying everything on the menu. After what we've sampled so far I highly doubt anything is less than excellent. Thanks for bringing it real and making me miss the island. read more

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One of the BEST Jamaican restaurants in Philadelphia! This is a hidden gem. Their food is amazing and never disappoints. I would highly recommend if you are looking for quality, authentic Jamaican cuisine. read more

Food was amazing. Service was amazing. I give them 100%. I will definitely recommend this restaurant.

Found a dead roach in my cabbage and I should've known better because there was one on the stove when I went in to order and was looking at the menu, in the first place. Restaurant is filthy, floors are mucky and I wouldn't tell anyone to buy there unless they were dying and starving (I was starving and said let me give it a try regardless - I know ! Tricks are for kids). The Owner works there and he is a very rude old man especially when you mention something you don't like about his store or if it looks different than the typical Jamaican store and suggests you should buy somewhere else if you don't like his service. -0 is what I would rate it if yelp allowed such a thing. I've bought Jamaican food off of Germantown Ave by Top Notch and another off of Rising Sun by Shanna's and the food is fresh, clean and the staff smiles. I'll never be coming here ever again. Eat at your own risk ! read more

Friendly owner and very yummy food. I went with a couple of my friends, we all got different things and everyone loved their food. My friend was born in Jamaica and it got her stamp of approval. It doesn't really have an ambiance, the tables are close together and it looks kind of dull in there so if you're looking to have a nicer sit down meal I wouldn't really recommend. Its pretty casual, but hey were here for the food and it was delicious. Prices were fair too. read more

I haven't had Jamaican food in a while. Not because I didn't want any but it was hard to find good food. Well I stopped by Irie today for lunch and I have found a solid spot! I ordered jerk chicken, rice and peas and plantains. Let's talk about the jerk chicken. Outside of getting jerk chicken in JA it's hard to find jerk that comes close. Irie's jerk is slightly smoky, salty, sweet with a nice kick which is a nice balance when paired with rice and peas. The bonus was the oxtail gray on the rice! Oh. MY. God. The gravy was a nice treat because there were tiny chunks of oxtail meat in it. The plantains were firm but sweet and just right. The service was great because I was told in advance that I would have to wait 10 minutes for the plantains which I could've opted out and chose something else but I wasn't in a rush. Overall I had a great experience and will be back for the escovitch. If you know you know. Also, the beef patty with a coco bread...magic. read more

Flavor was great!!!!! Oxtails were huge, but they could've been a bit more tender with more gravy. I think the plantains were delicious.... I was a lil sad when I realized I ate them all haha. I think this place is solid, but I've had Jamaican food in the area with better food, portions & prices. read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtail, rice & peas with plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Heard about this spot from a friend and decided to try it!!! It never disappoints!! I've brought friends that have never tried Jamaican food and they love it too!! The dining room is closed because of COVID, but that's quite alright. The food is still nice and hot by the time I get home. Will continue trying other things on the menu!! read more

Portions were big and food was delicious. I didn't care for the collard greens but they probably would've been fine with hot sauce. The ox tails were meaty which was a plus. The food was fresh and the fish was made to order. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in town read more

The food was delicious. It was a little too hot to eat in. We will be back.Jerk ChickenOxtail Platter

Came in and asked about a menu item having potatoes in it and was met with the most rude responses. Customer service is absolutely terrible and the food has been sitting out for hours. Do NOT Come here read more

I called to order their food went to pick up only for them to tell me they only take cash, in 2024 who still does business in cash only or at least let me know first when l call that you take cash read more

Jamaican food devours comes from Erie's Jamaican food restaurant in Brewerytown. I admire this restaurant very much especially during this time of Quarantine. The cuisine is very the service is very effective. The price is modest and affordable. I would definitely recommend this establishment! While here, I order the fried whiting with cabbage and white rice with jerk ox tail sauce. I also got the stewed Ox tails with jerk gravy/sauce with white rice and cabbage . The taste was absolutely phenomenal definitely gonna be my fried Frisch spot for the summer! If your ever in Brewerytown and you want some bomb ass Jamaican good?!? Slide through Erie's Jamaican restaurant and tell them Shimmy Irie sent you! #philadelphia #philly #wonton #shrimp #squid #water #bochoy #seasoning #food #phó #foodporn #foodstagram #foodie #foodblogger read more

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Best Jamaican food I've had in the states! Everything was good. I had jerk chicken, pepper steak, beef patty, coco bread, Mac n cheese, greens and the rice. He gives a good helping of food too. read more

This was my first time getting over to Irie. This place really surprised me. In truth, I've been really looking for a Jamaican restaurant that would knock my socks off. While this place didn't knock them off, my socks felt a little loose after eating here lol. I'll say that the place smelled like raw meat to me when I walked in which kind of turned my stomach and the inside wasn't a place I could see myself sitting down to eat. Luckily my husband and I were already prepared to carryout. We wanted to try our "go-to" Jamaican basic orders to determine if we could see ourselves coming back. I ordered a medium jerk chicken platter with mac and cheese and greens as my sides and my husband ordered curry chicken with mac and greens on the side. We both felt the dishes were good. In retrospect, i was asked if I wanted the chicken to be spicy and I declined. Then I was asked if I wanted a "gravy" on my jerk chicken to . I'm realizing that it was gravy from the oxtails which...may not have been the best choice for someone who has not had red meat in more than 10 years. I wasn't sick but just thought I'd mention. Overall, this was a good experience for us. Thanks Irie! read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Chicken curry with greens and mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Never really had Jamaican food before this place but it is amazingthe jerk chicken and curry goat are both 10/10

Got a craving for some Jamaican food and this place does not disappoint! The jerk chicken is seasoned and cooked to perfection. I wish i got another side of candied yams. Highly recommend! Thank you. read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk chicken, candied yams, collard greens - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The customer service is really bad First when you come in you wait for 20 mins before anyone addresses you once the waitress comes over and ask could she help me I ask could I place an order for take out she said yes walked away to wait on her tables while me and 5 other ppl were waiting, all this going on while the owner was making drinks and walking pass he never not once ask was everything ok 10 minutes go pass she comes back n say table for two I said no take out she said that's gonna be an hour wait I said that's ok can I get just two chicken Pattie's and a Jamaican soda to go unfortunately I had to wait another 15 mins while the owner walked back and forth look and don't say anything at this time I just left without anything, this was a waste of my time! They need to conduct a better system!! read more

Delicious! I order the special brown stew chicken with rice and Mac and cheese! The chicken was falling off the bone! The seasoning was very good tasted like true jamaican flavors, the rice was a little on the salter end but nothing unbearable! The Mac and cheese was great I like mine a little more baked but that's personal preference. This is a great local mom and pop store! read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just go if your thinking just go I travel a lot I'm a chef and I love food believe me when I tell you. He cooks with love thats why the restaurant looks the way it does. He knows what he does well and that's cook he don't care bout the looks and I love that. Oxtails tender curry goat most tender I've had here and in Jamaica. Rice was actually flavorful so we're the yams and cabbage . But look the Mac and cheese didn't disappoint either looks dark but it's not over cooked good quality cheese little s&p and you ready to go! Enjoy it it's a gem in our city full of food dreams! read more

Delicious!!! Spicy and so flavorful. Also plentiful! My fiancé and I just ordered takeout and not only did it arrive hot and on time, but it was so good! He got curried goat and I got jerk chicken. Both were falling off the bones. The cabbage and string beans are also really good and slightly spicy. We were really pleasantly surprised by just how tasty this delivery food was! read more

Coming here was the best decision I made today. I got the medium platter and it was jerk chicken with Mac & cheese and collard green. The chicken was so damn flavorful, tender and juicy. I would come here everyday if I could. read more

I have a soft spot in my soul for Jamaican food. I ordered the oxtail with collard greens and some Mac n cheese. Usually, I go for rice instead of the Mac, but I heard this Mac n cheese was the bid-ness! And, it was. Aesthetically, the shop could use some work. It's not Instagram-able, but it's a mom and pops shop with comfort food so it gets a pass. My lady PACKED my plate, and I'll be forever thankful. I was full probably halfway through eating, but I finished every last bite. The oxtail is juicy and super flavorful. If I lived around here, it'd be a wrap. read more

So I researched on Yelp best Jamaican spots an this place had 4 stars mostly good reviews. I drive from west philly to pickup hubby a platter I got the large Oxtail Mac n cheese an greens. An my hubby say bae where did you get this food ? I said on girard, he said this is one of the worst platters I've ever had. He said the Oxtails are OK but the mac is dry as hell an no cheese an everything but the mac taste peppery. I paid 15.00 an it was a first an last time visit. If bae ain't happy neither am I read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Large Oxtail, dry mac n cheese and peppery greens..so disappointed - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Always good food and service. Staff is always friendly and food is flavorful. Thanks and irie mon!!

Fantastic food - I got their jerked chicken platter and in a rare instance for me I was able to make a second meal out of it with how big the servings were. read more

Since I moved to Philly it's been such a hassle finding good food & good service. This will always be me go to spot for food. They have never failed me ! Get the stew chicken and don't forget the rice &peas and mac&cheese. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant while exploring the area and decided to get lunch here - what a delicious discovery! We both got the $7 everyday special, which comes with any kind of chicken and 2 sides. - Brown stew chicken: Very tender! Fall off the bone, as others have mentioned. Not spicy. - Jerk chicken: As Christine (who took our order) stated, if you have to ask how spicy it is, you probably shouldn't order it ;) Too spicy for us, but they kindly poured gravy over it to lessen the heat. - Mac & cheese: Flavorful. Kiddo enjoyed it. - Seasoned cabbage: Lightly seasoned, with thinly sliced carrots - Rice & beans: Didn't taste this one, but seemed good We will definitely become regulars here! read more

Not bad for a $7 special, super amazing taste and quality for my friend. He told me to write nonsense but this food is no nonsense! ;) read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food here is so good. Home cooked style Jamaican Man. Lol. The jerk chicken, white rice, fried plantains ad collard greens are my favorite. The beef patties are great too! Metered parking or free parking on numbered streets. They also do lunch specials for $6.49 from 12 noon till 8pm. Lol. It is a certain selection for the special. I get the small platter for $9 and change and it's enough for 2 people to eat. Go try this new local fav. It's worth the hmmm hmm goodness. read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Running errands and it was time for lunch and not many of the local businesses were open in this neighborhood (mostly bar/restaurants) so I found this spot. This extremely nondescript establishment appears designed to cater to take-out, food is served in to-go boxes with disposable utensils though there are a few tables in back to dine in. The 1 sheet menu is extremely confusing to decipher with a quick once over, so i skipped it and went with the lunch special. For $6.79 I opted for curry chicken with rice and beans and mac and cheese as my sides. The mac and cheese was mostly a coagulated blob of cheese which was about what I expected from a fast-food-y type of joint and was tasty enough to serve it's purpose. The rice and beans were fairly plain and dry however worked well as the bed for the chicken as the chicken was a bit greasy. This wasn't a bad thing though, the roughly butchered chicken pieces (i.e. be careful of the sometimes sharp bone pieces) was very tender with a fattiness-greasiness that almost reminded me of duck. The curry seasoning was very tasty but not overwhelming. Washing it down with a ginger soda made for a very satisfying and filling lunch! I'll definitely keep this place in mind for quick late-night take out the next time I'm in the neighborhood for live music or the bars. read more

Irie Jamaican Restaurant - Curry Chicken lunch special with mac'n'cheese and rice'n'beans sides. - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

More like 3.5. Stopped in for a quick to-go medium platter. I got Oxtail, which was very tender and fatty. Sauce was good, but a little too salty. Mac & cheese was okay, a bit mushy, but decent. The collard greens were cooked well. Overall, a decent meal. Lots of food. Super friendly folks who work there. I would return for more. read more

We had this catered for our civic association meeting and loved it!! We typically are a crowd for pizza and loved the change in menu! We had rice and beans, some chicken and fried fish and a cabbage slaw. All great- definitely try!! read more