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    Ms. Icey's Kitchen & Bar

    3.9 (925 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Caribbean, Southern

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    Shrimp  and grits (brunch only)
    Angie M.

    Just moving here from the Hollywood area, good food is a necessity. We have spent our past few years in the hands of Nancy Silverton so Michelin star taste is always a desire. This place blew my mind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Texture-very defined and dialed in flavor profiles and tenderness of meat options- great cocktails and a fun free atmosphere!?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This will now be the place we bring our friends to and ourselves to for date nights. They need to awarded their own Michelin Star ! Also the owners son was the friendliest and is the reason we came. Staff is so fun!

    jerk pork chop
    Jordan G.

    5/5 We celebrated our 4-year anniversary with lunch at Ms. Icey's Kitchen & Bar, and it was such a memorable experience! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is cozy and vibrant, and the food is absolutely top-notch--full of flavor and clearly made with love.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of the highlights of our visit was meeting one of the owner's sons, who made us feel even more welcome. The family-run warmth really shines through, and it added a personal touch to our celebration. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's easy to see why they've been in business for 6 years--everything about this place feels special, from the decor to the food and the friendly staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for an inviting spot with great food and even better vibes, this is the place. We'll definitely be back! Photos: - Our amazing dishes - The beautiful decor and ambiance #SupportLocal #AnniversaryLunch #MsIceys #FamilyRun #GreatExperience

    Marni M.

    My friends and I got seated right away at 5 pm on a Friday. There are seats available for indoor and outdoor. For appetizers we shared mini beef patties & hot peppa shrimp. Both were well seasoned with the patties being juicy but also definitely mini (half the size of my palm). I would have liked the shrimp to have more garlic and less oil in my personal opinion. For entrees we tried their nene's etouffee, grandma's oxtail, jerk chicken and jerk steak & frites. Sides included dosas and plantains (sweet). I was disappointed with the etouffee as I love seafood and it looked just like gumbo but it missed the smokeyness and a deeper flavor palate. Oxtails were pretty aromatic and salty. I thought the chicken was overly blacked as I tasted more char than meat. Steak sauce was tasty but seemed to be prepared well instead of medium. Dosas were a little dry and crumbly. Plantains were good though, sweet and soft. Overall, we had a good experience. Dishes were either pretty good or not really. Service was great as our waitor made regular visits and was quick to complete our requests. It was cute and cozy restaurant with a large full bar. I wouldn't mind coming again.

    grandma's oxtail
    Dixine H.

    I rode past this place and decided I wanted to try it. The owner was very cool, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is very loud and lively.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good no lie and the drinks were strong. Now my only complaint was the server at the bar was slow in service but all in all it was good. Would return again.

    Cornbread
    Tricia W.

    I have to say before I went, I already knew what I wanted to try because I checked out the menu days before. There are really good options to choose from. FIRST OFF, the appetizers were so good. The Mac and cheese, the cornbread and Brussels sprouts were all good. We left no crumbs. My friend got the oxtails and he loved them. I got the "THEE SALAD" topped with shrimp and it was delicious. My other friend got the plantains and Cesar salad and she said it was good. And the drinks were really good. I got the coconut rum punch and my friends got the coconut mojito! To top everything off, our server was great! She had great suggestions and checked on us several times after we received our food!!! I will be going back soon!

    SKILLET CORNBREAD.
    Jas L.

    Visited Ms. Icey's on a Saturday for brunch with the girls and we had a blast! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by stylish and modern ambiance! Our entire party hadn't arrived yet so my friend and I decided to sit at the bar for a cocktail while we waited. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us pick out our cocktails. Once seated, the service was awesome! He quickly gathered all of our orders while still being able to make us laugh! We tried a variety of different menu items around the table. Cocktails we tried: GUAVA PEACH PALOMA: Avion Reposado, Guava, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, Lime, Ting, Salt Rim 10/10 POMEGRANATE MIMOSA: Clase Azul Pomegranate liqueur, sparkling wine 7/10 Food we tried: SKILLET CORNBREAD: Bourbon Brown Sugar Butter, Blueberry Jam 10/10 CASSIES FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES: Three Piece Dark Meat, Plantain Waffle, Brown Sugar Butter 10/10 GRANDMA'S OXTAIL: Baby carrots, oxtail gravy 9/10 JERK CHICKEN: Half pound dark meat, tamarind jerk sauce 9/10 JERK STEAK & FRITES: 8oz Ny Strip, Parmesan fries, jerk Dianne sauce 10/10 I can't wait to return!

    Kevin W.

    This place is located in a strip mall and finding parking is extremely hard. The lot is too small and the venues are too busy. They will not sit parties until everyone arrives and I like that. They also have a DJ playing some good music. This is a nice brunch location. Seems like the location is more for Social Media pics than food. Don't get me wrong, the food tastes great put the emphasis is definitely on appearances. I ordered the skillet cornbread topped with butter and blueberries. This is definitely worth it and tasted great. The a la carte jerk chicken. Good but pricey. The plantains were decent.

    Happy hour bar scene
    Jaiden K.

    Well, we'll, well...this restaurant was QUITE a pleasant surprise. Nice well appointed decor, smooth sultry neo soul playing. Oh! Did I mention they have a live Dj on Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday? Now the food. Hmmmmm...best Jerk chicken I've had in Georgia...like the whole state. I accompanied it with some Mac and cheese and it was just perfect. I sat at the bar and my tender; Justin was equally amazing with his drink incantations. I'm a virtual lightweight so I stuck to Margaritas, regular and Strawberry (don't judge me!). I will definitely be back; of this you can be sure. Ms. Icey's is perfect for a business meeting or date, it's not loud and obnoxious but just right. Go...you won't be disappointed

    William N.

    To start, I sat at the bar and had a few drinks until the rest of the party arrived. The ambiance was very casual. You could either dress up or down. Open concept restaurant with the bar being in the center. The drinks were great! The bartender went above and beyond. The food came in a timely manner for a party of 15. I forgot the server's name, however she did an amazing job! The men's bathroom was clean and restocked. I would recommend for a large gathering or just catching up with a friend over drinks. There is outside seating as well. Definitely going back!

    Honeysuckle Mimosas
    La'chelle S.

    April 23rd was my first time trying this restaurant, We had a reservation at 3pm and arrived at 2:45pm. The host kindly set us down as soon as we checked in, which is a plus because more often then not most time a reservation doesn't mean much and you will still find yourself waiting to be seated, So Ms.Icey's gets a A+ for that. Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable and since this was a first time visit he informed of all the popular drinks,apps and entrees. Restaurant seating and decor was very nice and bathrooms were clean! There was a House DJ competition which was very lively and exciting to partake in! Pros: All food & drinks were very good,fresh and flavorful. Cons: Food outside of appetizers took a little longer then I'd like. Parking lot is shared with other busy restaurants and you will potentially have to park further away and walk to restaurant.

    Mahauganee S.

    The quality of this experience has declined for us. We went in with a group for a 7pm birthday dinner on a Friday night. The parking lot was pretty full, but it was still easy enough for us to find a spot. Our group of nine was able to be seated quickly as there were many open tables. The menu is contactless with QR codes at the tables. There are very few options on the menu, and it leaves a lot to be desired. Some of the less adventurous eaters at the table had a hard time finding something to order. I was ecstatic to see the "roast fish" on the menu once I realized that it was a Bronzino. I excitedly ordered it and talked it up to the entire table. Thus, I was so disappointed when our server came out to let me know that the kitchen was out of fish. She was super apologetic as she asked me to choose something else from the menu. I ended up eating the jerk steak and frites, with the steak ordered medium. I was nervous that it would be too spicy as I don't typically eat jerk, but the sauce was like jerk mixed with some type of cream sauce, which cut the spice. I really enjoyed the sauce. The steak needed seasoning. The fries were okay; they were crisp and well-seasoned...I just prefer a thicker cut fry and was expecting it to be thicker based on previous yelp pictures. Toward the end, our server brought me out a shot (pictured with lime) as an apology on the house about the fish mix up. I also ordered the coconut rum punch because I'm recently into trying things with coconut cream in them. It was okay. I probably would have preferred the coconut mojito, and will try that if I'm ever back here. Hubby at the oxtails with greens and plantains. I thought all of that was good, although the oxtails had a little spice to them. The greens seemed to have some type of cream sauce on them too, which I surprisingly liked a lot. I loved the oxtail gravy even though I only had about two bites, but hubby said he didn't care for it. We probably should have traded plates! All in all, this place always has great service and a welcoming vibe. The food is hit or miss though. Also, the group was surprised at the end to learn that the water we were drinking $6/bottle. The water came out as shared bottles and was replaced as it emptied throughout the meal. It was never mentioned that we'd be charged for it. As you can see from our receipt, we had 6 over the course of our meal. If you're using this receipt as a guide, it is based on 7 adults. Two people ordered their food to go at the beginning of the meal so theirs isn't reflected in our tab.

    Chicken and waffles
    Lauren L.

    I dined at Ms. Icey's during a Mingle Experience event. The food and service was amazing. We ordered the chicken and waffle and the Thee Salad with fried Fish. The chicken was seasoned well and very flavorful. The waffle is delicious and comes with flavored butter. This is a very filling meal. The Thee Salad with fried fish was top tier. I loved the cajun seasoning that it is seasoned with. The only reason I gave a 4 is because I asked for caesar dressing instead of the normal dressing and it was not replaced and also I wish there were more tomatoes and onions in the salad. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and will be back. Their drinks taste phenomenal as well.

    Strip climb wings, plantain waffles, pomegranate mimosas, festival, calllaloo
    Brittany D.

    As a Jamaican, I do give this place my stamp of approval. Parking: Free in an open parking lot Location: Random plaza with other restaurants Food: Yummy and creative Drinks: Good I went for a Saturday brunch. The plaza that the restaurant is in looks pretty basic but the decor of Ms Icey's is quite nice and on brand with their island roots. It sets the mood for a good time. It is located on the far left of the plaza with a low sign that isn't very apparent until you get close to the entrance. My pomegranate mimosa carafe was sweet, full and bubbly. There were about 6 glasses worth of mimosas in there. The jerk chicken was juicy and flavorful. The festival has a good taste but was a bit firm on the fried exterior. The callaloo was cooked perfectly. A nice flavor with a soft texture. The strip club wings were just as delicious and appetizing as they are cleverly named. The plantain waffle was also a scrumptious treat. Overall, I'd go back and bring others. They played good music but I wish there was more of a dancehall day party vibe. They have the space and ability to really allow dancing and a carefree vibe to flow through there in true bashment fashion.

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    Ask the Community - Ms. Icey's Kitchen & Bar

    Is there a 18-20% gratuity added to the check there?

    Yes

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas on weekends?

    I have no idea

    Do they take walk-ins?

    Yes! We walked right on in. Got seated right away and ordered right away, at 6pm on a Friday evening.

    Is there a DJ on Saturdays?

    Usually 12-4. Check their Instagram for the flyer.

    Is brunch only on Saturday and Sunday?

    Yes

    How late is the brunch menu served on Sunday?

    4pm

    Are they still doing BYOB?

    No, they have a full bar.

    Has anyone been to the speed dating here? If so how is it?

    I haven't been but it sounds like it would be fun!

    Do they have happy hour?

    Not that I'm aware of, however their drinks are delicious!

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    Been a long time since I'd been to the Brick Store Pub, maybe pre Covid? Was meeting friends for…read morelunch and tried to call to make a reservation since there were 6 of us for a Saturday and there was going to be a music festival that afternoon. Got a text back saying they don't take reservations, it's first come, first serve, but they would do what they could to accomodate us. 4 of us were seated and we had 2 more coming before we wanted to order. The wait staff was attentive, making sure we had our beverages and if we needed anything before the 2 arrived. Once they arrived, the staff gave us a few minutes to make sure the 2 had a chance to look at the menus. We ordered appetizers to start...corn bread, sage fried pierogies and poutine. We weren't sure about the poutine because we didn't see any gravy, we did see the cheese curds on the fries, but once we finally dug in, the gravy was at the bottom. The pierogies were tasty. We asked if they could cut the cornbread so each of us could get a taste, which they did. Corn bread had a toasted texture, and the honey butter was delicious! Everyone ordered something different. One had fish and chips, which would seem to be a likely order for a pub. Their special for the day was a ruben. Another ordered a falafel sandwich, and I think 2 salmon BLT's and then one salad with rainbow trout. Portions were not overwhelming, but we realized that we were full from the appetizers and almost everyone ended up taking most of their main choices in doggie bags (boxes). As time got closer to the festival to start, it did get crowded, but the staff handled the influx of people and people were seated relatively quickly. This was a nice destination as most of the group live a drive from Decatur. Lovely afternoon visit!

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