The service is a bit slow, but the food there is tasty. I would say that for Caribbean food it is…read morevery expensive. I do enjoy their smoothies, which they make in the house.

Back on March 18 2025 I left a bad review for this restaurant.Today I come back to say this place…read moreseems to have done a 365 degree turn around.Today and approximately 1 week ago I sent my daughter in to give them another try.I know the type of service they're capable of rendering because I have received it too many times in the past before March 18 2025 review and up into a year or so pryor to the date of.I paid for 3 large oxtails dinner @$86.58 the food was great' quantity & quality was great.Thanks Island Tropical for the great service you have been known to render I am a person that normally doesn't leave a review unless I'm really forced to do so.I had to come here to make this right l never try to hurt anyone no form' shape' fashion sincerely Carolyn Thomas 7- 01- 2026

My brother and I stopped here for a bite, and we were amazed at what was in store for us:…read more Garfield and his wife, T, deliver made-to-order tastes of ecstasy. The long-stewed softness, the perfectly complimentary heat with a house-blend of Caribbean flavor...wow! This is an absolute must-visit for anyone that thinks themself a lover of food.

Yum!!! You want to taste the island? Come here, I promise, you will feel transported to Jamaica…read morewith the first bite! I came in straight from work, got 1 plate of jerk chicken and some Pattie's.... Wound up taking another plate home so the family could enjoy as well. The jerk chicken is so tender and perfectly seasoned and chargrilled. The restaurant is got an island vibe with some island music playing in the background (not to loud, but just enough to finish the vibe of being transported with every bite. I swear... if this place was beachfront or like it's own standing building with an outdoor tropical place... you would definitely think you got transported. It's super clean including the bathrooms. The owner is filled with joy everytime I saw someone walk in/leave. My server was Lucy (she's also a bartender there), if you go.. ask for Lucy (she work the later part of the week), tell her Trisha recommended her With the quality of food, the cleanliness of the restaurant, the amazing service that I received today... this place is going to be a neighborhood favorite without a doubt!

I came here a couple days ago and got the griot plate. I've been sick as a dog since . I love…read moreHaitian food but I never would have thought I'd get food poisoning from it.

Good authentic food. We order the Jerk chicken Cabbage and black rice on Wednesdays. A must try if…read moreyou haven't!

Thought the food was very tasty!!! Service was fast. Recommended the restaurant to a few friends…read moresince visiting. Would definitely return the next time I'm in the area!!!

The Ox-Tails Amazing! Will def be back. The service was very…read moregood also, they were super busy food came out fast and very polite they were.

One of the best in town, wish they grilled the jerk chicken but I just don't order it, patties are…read morealways on point love the curry shrimp and beef stew

First time trying Caribbean food & it was *chefs kiss*. Visiting from out of town I knew I needed a…read morenew taste & my girlfriend took me here & I just know this is the spot I want to come everytime! Service was busy after we arrived but the workers definitely did their best to make it move along fast. It was a cute small place, very small parking lot but definitely work the wait. Oxtails: 100000/10 never had them & yet I crave them now. Sweet plantains: 10/10 just delicious!!! Beef patty: 9/10 I thought it was an "empanda" but still really good!!

Best Jamaican food I've had in Jacksonville Thus far!! Small family owned spot on the Westside…read more. from the moment you walk in you feel the authentic culture of Jamaica.. service is usually quick since all the food is on the line already prepared.. I tried the oxtails and brown stew chicken.. oxtails were tender and fall off the bone just how i like, very little fat mostly meat great flavor Brown stew chicken was well seasoned Cabbage was nice and seasoned Rice was a little mushy but still good flavor Homemade fruit punch was tasty, mango passion fruit juice was refreshing, tasted like they squeezed the fruit inside the bottle.. Patty was a bit spicy but tolerable.. overall i will be driving the 25 mins when i have a craving for some good Jamaican food..

After a long day at the dealership - I had to eat something with some flavor. We ended up at…read moreStar's Caribbean. They had a little wait but nothing out of the way. All the food tasted amazing and my mother raved about the curry. I loved their cornbread and wish I would've ordered a few more pieces. I do recommend going early - they seem to start running out of things around 6pm. Will definitely be back.

I dropped in here for lunch today. I was greeted right away (it is unusual to be greeted in a…read morefriendly way in Jamaica restaurants normally LOL) and given a menu--and I already knew I wanted a lunch special with jerk chicken, based on the web site. There was island music playing in the background to set the vibe, along with a map of the Caribbean at every table. My jerk chicken came out quickly and was delicious. The plantains were the perfect consistency, which is important to me because some places dry them out. I asked for a side of pepper sauce and it's quite hot, so consider yourself warned! While I was dining, the owner, Peter, came over and was chatting with the patrons. The ladies at the next table clearly knew him well, and I love that there are local relationships at the restaurant. It was fascinating hearing about his transition from the finance industry in Trinidad to being a restaurant entrepreneur! I only wish I had had had space to try the rum cake. It would be a joy to come back to Irie Diner and support a local business!

Stumbled across this delicious restaurant on my lunch break and when I say, I am coming back for…read morebreakfast and dinner you need to make sure you're there as well. Great service from the staff and felt very welcomed as if I was vacation to the islands. I ordered the brown STEW chicken bowl for lunch and he came with rice and beans and I chose cabbage. Everything was delicious. Very authentic taste and I completed my entire bowl. The inside was very nice. There's a bar area and a lot of seating.

I love everything about this restaurant and the owners the jerk pork definitely my favoriteread more

Ordered oxtail with beans and rice, and cornbread. Finger-licking good. Meat is melting, rice is…read moresuper flavorful.