I went to Authentic Jerk Restaurant and Grill recently for lunch and absolutely loved it! It was a…read morepop up stand but now has a location inside of the Center Ithaca. We ordered the Large Fricassee Chicken (with chicken leg and chicken tender) and the Small Curry Chicken. The woman who was working was very kind, answered all our questions, and gave us recommendations! The large entrees came with 2 sides which were the Mac n Cheese and the Cabbage and the meat is served over rice and beans. The small entrees came with 1 side which was the Cabbage (meat also served over rice and beans). I absolutely loved both meats I tried. The Fricassee Chicken had both juicy and some slightly tougher spots but was overall very flavorful. It came with bell peppers which brought a nice bright crunch to the heavier meal. The Curry Chicken was also very flavorful and saucy. For the sides: Personally, I'm not a mac and cheese fan but this was soo good. I highly recommend getting the large; great portion size and definitely can fill you up for 2 meals easily. I loved trying a bit of everything together - the chicken, the mac and cheese, the sauce, the rice and beans... soo good. I'd recommend you come and support a locally owned business!

You can't go wrong with the Jerk Chicken, Brown Stewed Chicken, Oxtails, mac & cheese, rice &…read morebeans, or the beef patties. I try to make it my lunch at least once a week.

We were in town for my daughter's college orientation at Binghamton. We had snd lunch snd dinner…read morehere. The first time we ordered the oxtail with carrot rice and a side of Mac and cheese and their beef patties. Everything was great. Only wish that they can separate the rice and the oxtail dp the sauce gets very oily mix in the rice. The beef patties are the best I ever had. Flaky and crispy crust and filling is seasoned perfectly. Even went back to get 4 more to bring back home. The guy was very friendly and def go back went in town.

Excellent food- I had the oxtail with carrot rice and it was very good. Interesting sodas and…read morejuices available. Their hot sauce is a combination of habanero and scotch bonnet and VERY hot- they warn you. But used in small amounts, I found it delicious. A minor drawback is that food is served in plastic take out bowls with plastic utensils. But otherwise well worth a visit.

Honestly the food was not good at all. The rice and peas had minimal flavor. The jerk fish was…read moreentirely too spicy. The cabbage had no flavor and tasted like mush. The brown stew chicken was not flavorful at all. As a Caribbean person myself, i know this could be better. I would not recommend.

My First Time Trying this place and The oxtails and Rice Taste So good and you get alot of it i…read morecould be exaggerating but it really is good the cabbage was good to i dont know what the other thing was so i didnt try .

A quick review from a recent uber eats order…read more I was in town for a business trip and decided to order a few uber eats orders since my hotel's food is not the best. Looking through recommendations I came across Mr. Bigg's restaurant. I am always open to try different cuisines and one for sure was Caribbean/ Jamaican when I am back home. It was definitely surprising how fast it was made and delivered but then I also noticed it was located pretty close to my hotel. I ordered the Oxtail with beans & rice, plantains, steamed cabbage and an additional side of corn bread. First bite was a delicious. The oxtails are tender fall of the bone. Great depth of flavor and texture was delicate. Plantains are nice in flavor and color, steam cabbage is steamed nicely not watery, rice was a great compliment and the corn bread was moist and sweet. Overall I appreciated the food from Mr. Bigg's restaurant. I did not have a chance to stop in around the city for restaurant due to my schedule but this was a great presentation of what the restaurant offers. Caribbean cuisine is something I do not often get but when I do, I never am disappointed. I would recommend this and especially if you like a meal that is full of flavor, spices and possibly put you to sleep haha

i ate here a while ago and it honestly just wasn't very memorable. i keep seeing people on tiktok…read moredo places to eat in syracuse and i question if they have taste buds. anyway there's always better and you probably could make it yourself. will go back and update if anything changes

Delicious Food! I recommend if you're in the area! Large variety of tasty Hispanic dishes…read moredefinitely worth the trip will be back soon!

After ordering online and receiving dry two day old chicken at 12 pm when they open at 10 am, I was…read moretold "I don't know who you are, if you have a problem come in and talk to me!" I'm at work how inconsiderate of your establishment after pay $16 for lunch. Very rude!

I stopped off the highway/interstate.. whatever that one is on my way back from visiting friends in…read moreNYC. I was craving Jamaican, and I had some delicious ox tail and meet pie there.I was good to go. I think I had ginger beer too if I remember correctly. It was that DG brand that's pretty authentic Jamaican soda. I was very happy. The people were nice. It's a small place, but those type always have the best food. Trust.

very disappointed with the food i received, especially for what i paid. not authentic caribbean…read morefood at all, rice had no flavor, chicken was burnt and dry...

I've been to Erma's a few times now, and I can honestly say it's becoming one of my favorite spots…read morein downtown Syracuse. My first visit was for their Sunday Christian Brunch. The atmosphere was beautiful, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and I had the haddock and grits with a strawberry lemon drop. Everything was delicious, and one thing I noticed right away is that they are definitely generous with the liquor. The strawberry lemon drop was so good! I went back during the week of Juneteenth for their happy hour (I'm not sure if it's every week or just for special occasions), and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Rasta pasta and the mango wings. The Rasta pasta was absolutely top tier! I had also tried their jerk chicken tacos before, and those are easily one of my favorite things on the menu so I had to get them again. Honestly, writing this review has me getting hungry all over again. The mango wings had a beautiful presentation, but they weren't my favorite. I was expecting a stronger mango flavor, and I would've liked the wings to be just a little harder with a more flavor. That said, it definitely wouldn't stop me from coming back because everything else I've had has been amazing. While I was there, they had a spin wheel where you could win discounted shots, and I ended up trying a ginger shot along with another cocktail. Once again, the drinks did not disappoint. The DJ kept the energy up, the vibe was great, and the service has been consistently excellent every time I've visited. I still haven't made it to one of their late-night events yet, but it's definitely on my list. Overall, Erma's is a solid 10/10. Great food, great drinks, beautiful atmosphere, and amazing service. If you're looking for a spot with good vibes and even better food, I'd definitely recommend checking them out.

I visited this Jamaican restaurant in upstate New York and was genuinely astounded by the food. I…read morenever imagined a Jamaican restaurant in this region could be so authentic, packed with flavor, and serve fall-off-the-bone oxtail. I tried the plantains, which were incredibly sweet and probably the best I've ever had. The oxtail was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend getting it; it was so delicious that I even brought a container to take back to Atlanta. The spiked juice they served was quite strong, but it was perfectly balanced with a kick of sweetness. We had the privilege of speaking with the owner, who started the restaurant a couple of years ago. She came to the United States from Jamaica with her family to establish a restaurant and has been working hard to expand its reach and attract more customers. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.

We recently worked with Kimone and Shane to cater our SUNY Cortland Alumni Reunion, and the…read moreexperience was excellent from start to finish. The process was simple and straightforward. Getting a quote was easy, and they were flexible as we updated our final guest count closer to the event date. Kimone was especially wonderful to work with. She communicated frequently throughout the planning process to make sure we had everything we needed and answered all of our questions along the way. I truly appreciated her patience, professionalism, and valuable input as we worked through menu options for approximately 95 guests. Most importantly, the food was amazing! Our attendees enjoyed the meal, and we received many positive comments about the quality and variety of the food. The catering delivery arrived about 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. While that was unexpected, it worked out well. Thank you, Kimone and Shane, for helping make our alumni reunion a success. We would gladly work with you again and recommend your catering services to others planning events.

The food was spot on. Our family has been looking for some culture food that reminds me of my…read morefather's food and this was AMAZING! Next time we visit my son in Syacuse, we definitely be there. My son was excited to have this home away from home comfort food.

They had tres leches cake during a festival I attended and I grabbed a slice to go…read more Life changing. I don't say that lightly. I'm a dessert connoisseur and eat my fair amount of sweets (more than I should probably) but this was one of the tops. The cream on top was so silky, and the flavor was unreal. I got the coconut cake, but they had other flavors and now I want to try them. I hope that they have this at more festivals and food truck events because this is my new favorite thing. Seriously, don't skip that slice. Get one. Get 10. Next-level dessert.

Parking can be a challenge because the parking area isn't very big. Inside, the seating is limited…read more The staff was nice and friendly. The food was tasty. I had a carne asada burrito with fries instead of rice ("Cali style" as they called it). I did order it with no lettuce and still the food had lettuce in it. I will be sure to check my order before driving home next time. Definitely worth a try!