Used to be good. I have been here several times before. I got there at 7:00 pm. I ordered 3 curry chicken, roti and plantain for all and a fried chicken with roti and fried dumpling. At first, I was told that there was no fried chicken because the fryer was down. Then someone came out of the kitchen and said it was up and running but it would take 20 minutes. I said that was fine since there was no other meat without spice or sauce. I had a coco bread and cream soda while waiting. The roti was flat (more like a tortilla) and heavy and hard. It was better in the past. The chicken that was just fried was burnt and had hard crispy balls on it. It was so bad that a dog would literally not eat it. They were cleaning up to close as I waited and as I was leaving around 7:30 over 10 people were coming in so they seem to be busy enough to have had fresher food at tg nos time of day. Perhaps they should have stuck with the one location so quality would not have suffered. read more

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Since I have never been to a Jamaican-type restaurant, I am not certain how this compares; however, I can honestly say that the food was quite good, the sides were really good, and the price was on the high side of reasonable. I ordered a large ($8.99) brown stew chicken, with rice and peas as one side, and plantains as the second side. Since I am trying to trim my figure down to a reasonable (translate from obese to plus) size, I opted for ice water. My companion ordered the ten piece hot wings and fries, along with a Diet Coke. I have to say I am now a Caribbean food fan! The chicken fell off the bone, and was very flavorful, as was the rice. The plantain was really tasty, albeit sweeter than I had expected. The serving dish was a plastic styrofoam container, as all orders seem to be geared to take-out. Even though the dish (or maybe the consumer) was messy, napkins were plentiful. My companion's wings were a tad dry, and the spice was hot, hot, hot! (They were, in fact, listed as HOT WINGS, so there should be no surprise). The fries were very good and plentiful. The wings would have been more moist had my companion not ordered the sauce on the side - leaving the wings dry. All said, I would recommend this for a filling meal, but be prepared for a couple of minutes wait (15-20) for the wings, as they are made to order. Also, this place is in a very small strip mall off a busy side street, so keep your eyes peeled, or you will drive by it. read more

This place has introduced me to the best jerk chicken I've ever had in my life! And I've had jerk chicken several times. My fiancé and I were in Savannah for a small get away trip. It consisted of shopping, Tybee Island and finding gems of restaurants such as this one. We originally stayed in the historic district for the first 2 nights and ended up staying in a hotel closer to this restaurant the 3rd night. On our last night, we decided to get take out from here. I'm so glad we ended up on this side of town! The plate came with two sides. We choose cabbage and macaroni & cheese. We also got a mild beef patty on the side. I really don't know what it is about those patties but I'm nuts about them. I must not be the only one because every Jamaican spot that I go to, they are all out of beef and cheese patties. Because of my addiction for them....I'm always disappointed when this happens! But it's whatever! The sides were just okay. My cabbage was just plain cabbage. I added salt and pepper to it. The mac and cheese was plain as well. It looked better than it tasted. But I guess the sides don't have to be superb when the meat is too die for! read more

Upon arriving you're greeted by the family who owns and operates the restaurant. You are sat and personally greeted for the second time. Upon receiving the menu, you're still trying to discover the smells that flow through the dotting area. My wife and I decided to explore the entire menu by ordering the sampler meal which includes 3 meats, a starch and a veggie. So we decided on oxtail,jerk chicken, curry goat, plantains and mac and cheese. When the plate arrived it smelled and looked fabulous! The meats were as tender as you can expect. Our meal was amazing! Perfect spices, flavones and aromas to make us wish we had a Sweet Spice near our home. You can tell the food is cooked by a very talented chef who has a true passion in the foods he cooks. Don't miss out on this gem. It's worth the small drive to get there! read more

Sweet Spice - Sampler platter. Jerk chicken, oxtail,and curry goat. - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Delicious & authentic!!! I ordered the sampler: jerk chicken, goat curry, rice with beans & plantains. Highly recommended ! read more

Sweet Spice - Sampler: jerk chicken, goat curry, chicken curry, rice with beans & plantain. So good ! - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

the customer service is bad they are rude and hand your food to another c customer to hand you your food like they pay for your food or like you was with them I didn't appreciate the service and the food was high and not good at all read more

Great Jamaican food! We ordered the curry goat and it was fall Off the bone delicious and tasty. It's all takeout for now so you can call in or walk in to order. Constant flow of folks so you know it's good. read more

Where do I start!! Everything was great, down to the colossal punch!! They are small, but the options are HUGE!! Loved the ox tail, ribs, chicken, shrimp, HECK we liked it all! Wish it was closer, as I live in SC, but it's definitely worth the drive! read more

I really wish I knew what was going on with this place. Are the cooks uninspired? Has the price of groceries gone up so much that now there's a need to stretch out and water down ingredients? Whatever the case, it seems that each meal that I have eaten has been a step down in taste and quality from the previous one. This is my third (and last) meal at Sweet Spice. Words cannot describe how disappointing it was. I ordered the beef ribs, rice and peas, and macaroni and cheese. The "ribs" were sauce-covered bones, with VERY little meat. The sauce had a weird, fake-sweet taste like artificial sweetener. The rice and (?) peas were very bland and lacking the peas and the delicious coconut flavor that makes it a meal all on its own. And the macaroni and cheese...please don't get me started. I was always taught that if you can't say anything nice, just don't say anything at all. So that's it for me. If I get a taste for more Jamaican food, I'll try elsewhere. read more

Sweet Spice - sauce covered bones, bland rice, watery mac n cheese : ( - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I was heading home to Atlanta from Hilton Head and decided to reroute and stopped in Savannah for dinner. I was craving really good fish so thought savannah should have some fresh seafood for sure. Came across this place on Yelp. I'm so glad I came here for dinner. The brown stew fish - red snapper was amazing. The sorrel drink, beef pattie. Even picked up their famous coconut cake for the way home. Won't regret it. read more

Sweet Spice - Brown stew fish - red snapper - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This place is a gem! As my husband pulled into the parking lot, I thought to myself "I don't know about this." The old adage "Don't judge a book by its cover", stood true for Sweet Spice.The restaurant is small and very clean, with 5 tables and chairs neatly arranged. A picture of the owner was on the wall, as well as event posters. We were warmly greeted by a young lady who took our orders. My husband and I ordered the jerk chicken, beans and rice, and mac & cheese. I also ordered a side of cabbage. For dessert we ordered red velvet and coconut cakes, and sweet tea to drink. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious! I highly recommend Sweet Spice, if you are ever in Savannah Georgia. read more

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Worst oxtails I've ever had!! Didn't taste authentic at all!! All the favors where off and what Jamaican place didn't serve beans and rice!

The food deserves 10 stars! Omg! I highly recommend the jerk chicken! So seasoned and spicy, just the way I like my food! And the Mac & cheese was outstanding! If you've never been to Sweet Spice (Savannah location), you need to immediately. The staff is so friendly too. Did I mention how awesome the food was? :) read more

Sweet Spice - Mac & cheese, jerk chicken and white rice! Delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Always a pleasure, the food is always good. The cakes are always good, the people are friendly.

OMG!!!! The MOST amazing little hole in the wall in all of Savannah!! I live here. Yes, IN ALL OF SAVANNAH. I've been stuffing my face here for years. Especially after the gym when I need protein & veggies (jerk chicken & cabbage & brown rice are intensely thick with flavor.) I'm formerly from New York City. Totally compares. - Sweet Spice. Where Everything's Nice is an UNDERSTATEMENT. I always buy extra to take home. LOL!! The moment you open the door, you breathe in that delicious smell of a home cooked meal!! Wow!!! You just want to eat everything on their menu. LOL!!!! read more

The food is delicious and fresh and I enjoy the food and good quality service Caribbean food the best

Enjoyed the Ox Tails! The food truck is on base is quick and taste just like the restaurant. I have no complaints the best Jamaican restaurant in the area! read more

Curry Goat outstanding and authentic. Rice and peas side also very good. Jerk Chicken was yummy and service good. Great little hole in the wall kind of place with seating on sidewalk next to parking lot. Not fancy, just good take out food. read more

Tried the 3 meat sampler. OMG! The ribs were out of this world, the jerk chicken was delicious and the oxtail fell of the bone, the plantains were sweet and perfect, and the mac and cheese oh so yummy. I came here because of the reviews on Yelp and was not disappointed. Wish I had room for dessert. As usual a small little place were food is made with love is always the best. The ladies who served up all this goodness were as friendly as can be. read more

Sweet Spice - Oh soooooo good - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This is one of the best Jamaican Restaurants in the state of Georgia! The people here are very friendly and allowed us to taste dishes we were not familiar with. The food was AWESOME!!! The jerk chicken was THE BEST!!! My wife loved the brown chicken. We will definitely visit this place again the next time we're in Savannah! read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS! Make sure to get a peanut punch, a beef Patty l, and also the curry goat!!

The Mac And Cheese was horrible it just tasted like milk, wanted to return whole meal, and poor customer service.

Ribs was a bone with no meat. Charged a lot of money for what you get compared to other spots

Dun-dun-duuuuun! Here I go AGAIN, visiting a restaurant highly respected by my fellow yelpees and not enjoying it as much as others did in their reviews! To be fair, I did like it, just didn't love it. PRO'S - The food looks and smelled amazing. - The staff takes great care in keeping the food hot and fresh in the warmers. - The owner is friendly and his service and dedication to the customer is noticeably better than most. Clearly he wants your dining experience to be the best. CON'S - The restaurant is insanely small for its popularity. Parking is equally tiny. - Necessity requires you 'helicopter' over people to lay claim to their table once they were finished eating. - While the portion sizes look generous, most of it was more rice and bones than meat. - What is it with young people and wiping down tables so poorly? After practically harassing a table to get up, we quickly sat and waited for their remains to be cleared. The young gentleman cleared off the plates and gave the table a quick swipe with his cloth, but didn't seem to notice the crumbs remaining on the table (nor the still wet water rings from their cups). He also didn't seem to pay any attention to the array of dried sauces that had once spilled on the table that seemed to be hours old . He proceeded to bring our food and was about to place it on the table when I halted him and asked for a fresh rag so I could wipe the table properly. He insisted he do it, but I was having none of that. If you didn't see all the crap on the table before, I'm certainly not going to trust you to see it now. I scrubbed that table like a boss! FOOD - Oxtails and Curry Goat were both ok. Like at most Jamaican restaurants, there is far too much bone and far too little meat to justify the high prices. The oxtails were spicier than I prefer, however the owner didn't think it was spicy at all and kinda chuckled that I found them to be hot. I rarely eat anything spicier than hot sauce, and I don't typically even use that! So he's probably justified in chuckling at my wimpiness towards spice. Still, I didn't find the flavor to be as good as I've had elsewhere. (3 star) - Beef Ribs and Beef Stew. The owner graciously replaced my meal with these two meats. While they were milder, I still didn't find them as flavorful as I was hoping to for in a restaurant with 191 reviews and a 5 star average rating. (3 star) - Beef patties were on the money! As good as any you'd find in Jamaica. (5 star) FINAL THOUGHTS My taste buds must be malfunctioning again. There is no way I could be the only person reviewing this place to realize this food is only average, can I? Are there Taste Bud specialists? I may need to make an appointment. read more

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Yes. Yes. And, guess what? Yes. I've been meaning to try Sweet Spice for a while now, but never had the time to venture off my beaten path to find it. I usually eat at places in the downtown area, because it's closer, but I will make the drive to Sweet Spice. It's not your hipster, "instagram the decor kind of place." You're not going to be read a list of ingredients, or even told perfect pairings, but, the food is amazing. Take a look at the menu, and ask questions. While the server wasn't particularly forthcoming with information at first, when I asked a few questions, she helped me make some good food decisions. I ordered the jerk chicken with mac n cheese and plantains. I know that's not the most well balanced meal, but it was amazing. The mac had lots of flavor, and it was oozing in cheese. The plantains were cooked to perfection, and were not soggy at all. My favorite, was the chicken. For a small serving, I got 5 pieces of chicken, including two wings. The lovely server even asked if I wanted more sauce; clearly, she knows I drown food. It was served hot, heaping, and full of flavor. I'm a fan, and I want everyone to know it. read more

Oxtails Rice An Peas Mac An Cheese I'll Be Back Sometime Today Lord Jesus Want Real Jamaican Food This Is One Of The Best Places To Eat

This place is a little gem. I had little hope of finding a really great restaurant in Savannah and was very depressed at the fact that the supposed best restaurants left me with a full stomach and downturned mouth. Until I found Sweet Spice. I was glad it was near the hospital because if I had to suffer through another bad restaurant I may have had to make a visit there. The restaurant is dark and almost looks closed from the street, but when you turn into the lot a pop of bright green and a fantastic smell greets you. The place was packed and from the looks of the food I could tell why. We were greeted very warmly by the dapper chef with a fantastic thick and rich Jamaican accent. The flags everywhere are not just for theme, you can taste the love and authenticity in his food. The specialty Jamaican drinks while expensive were totally awesome and transported me straight to the islands mon. I enjoyed the oxtails and the tamarind spiked spare rib. I have to say the the best thing is that after many years of searching I have finally found some very good and very correctly cooked plantains. They weren't too ripe and the caramelization on them was a chewtastic sensation. I was "mmm mmm mmm" ing all the way home. Of course the chef made sure we were all happy. This is definitely going to be a regular spot for me. read more

If there was a 3.5 star that is what I would rate Sweet Spice. I rate them a 4 instead of 3 because of the two ladies working there, they were very pleasant. I wasn't thrilled with the flavor of the jerk chicken. Had an off taste not like what you get in Jamaica. The curry chicken was AMAZING but such a teeny tiny portion. The rice with peas were not very flavorful and dry, I asked for some curry sauce to pour on top and then it was yummy. My fried plantains didn't taste fresh. I honestly was a little disappointed after the meal. We decided to order a slice of coconut and chocolate cake. Both served warm/---so so good! That coconut cake really brought the meal back to life for me. My kids ordered chicken fingers and fries of course and honestly the chx fingers were so damn good I wish I would have ordered them as my meal! Best chicken fingers ever haha read more

Sweet Spice - Jerk and curry chicken, rice with peas and fried plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Lived up to the Yelp reviews. I had the sampler with rib, curry goat, and jerk chicken. Wow, it was excellent! Then the fresh fruit punch wax the bomb! I am a happy customer and will be back. read more

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SWEET JERKY JESUS. On our Savannah trip, my friends and I came here on a whim after seeing all the 5 star reviews and wanting to try something new. When we pulled up, we knew it was going to be good. Sweet spice is one of those tiny hole-in- the- walls where everybody working is family and they treat you like family as well. Our server, Tivari, the owner Donovan and everyone else were really friendly and fun. But let's get to the important bits: THE FREAKIN FOOD. OMG. It was so good that at the end of the meal, my friend was picking bits out of his teeth with a toothpick and eating it. We got jerk chicken, oxtail, curried shrimp and goat, and an assortment of amazing vegetables. At the end, Donovan brought us out some fried dumplings to sop up our plates. And let me tell you, we did. It's a little out of the way of town (about 4-5 miles), but it is worth the trip. read more

First visit on recommendation of friends so was expecting a good experience. To say that expectations were met is an understatement! The waitress was attentive and was quick to explain the menu offerings and very cheerful. The stir fried chicken was fantastic and portions are ample. We were told that on Friday evenings there are free Salsa lessons and the dance floor is opened to customers for spontaneous dancing. Sounds like a great time to be had. We plan to be back. read more

Went here because of all the 5 star reviews to see why. My girl & I were only in town for one night so we let Yelp do the talking. The food is prepared very well & incredibly tasty. I thought the only downside was the portions weren't very large so if there's a next time, I will try more stuff. The pineapple ginger juice was delicious to start. All the sauces on everything were awesome!! Jerk chicken, BBQ rib, Curry goat, oxtail, & plantains were our choices in combo plates. We took the spicy option they had & it was a nice zing but not too fiery. Was a very good day for my taste buds. Very friendly staff on hand offering attentive service and great food says GO HERE!! read more

We were out and about running errands and were starving! Wanted something different and unique and we were so happy to find Sweet Spice and excited to try the food. First off, my three-stars is not a bad thing...but there are things I can recommend the restaurant do to improve. Their staff is top-notch, friendly, and quite appreciative, and the food is delicious. We got the sampler platter for $13 and it had the promise of three meats. We were VERY disappointed in the portion size as it had four very small curried shrimp, an oxtail the size of a cookie, and a chunk of jerk chicken that we managed to each get four bites from . If you're going to offer a sampler platter of your delicious food....offer me a something I can sink my teeth into. We ate it in like three minutes and had to order more food. I've been to the Caribbean and the portions there are healthy. You've got to do better on the portions. Sorry I didn't take a pic...I should have because my hubby and I both looked at the plate, looked at each other, and then laughed. Two healthy sides, though...but barely any meat. That aside, the jerk chicken was spicy, but not so much to the point where it hurt your mouth. Very flavorful and juicy. The shrimp were tiny, but the curry sauce was divine! The oxtail...had potential, but we got more "tail" than "ox" and it was hard to get a really good taste. What we did have was delicious. Because of the tiny amount of food, we ordered the meat pies which were very filling. The beef was spicy and juicy and the spinach was firm and delicious. We had peas and rice, as well...more rice than peas, but the star of the whole restaurant was the mac and cheese. Absolutely delicious!! The place is way tiny with only a few tables, but it's charming, nice people, good food...just need better portions and it'll be perfect. = ) read more

Found this gem just off the beaten path. Small dining room, with friendly, helpful employees. The food here really shines, full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and reasonably priced. We tried oxtail, beef stew, curry goat, and jerk chicken. All superbly seasoned and tender. Three sides we tried were good, fresh and not over cooked or over seasoned, just perfect. Bought Jamaican beef pies/patties to go. They appear to have a beautiful selection of desserts, but I couldn't fit another bite in my mouth and I still had a piece of chicken leftover to carry home. Would heartily recommend. read more

Sweet Spice - Jerk chicken. Pure delicious. - Caribbean Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This is a wonderful spot for authentic and delicious Caribbean food. The sincere hospitality was a credit to the owners and to Savannah as well. Between three of us, we ordered jerk chicken, curry shrimp, fried shrimp, oxtails, macaroni and cheese, rice and peas, and green beans. Without exception, everything was outstanding. I've never been to Jamaica, so I'm not an expert, but the chef's background was apparent in every dish. I'm a fan of jerk chicken, and this version was complex, not too fiery, and delicious. The oxtails were perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. The curry shrimp was perfectly cooked, as was the fried shrimp. The ladies who greeted us and served our food were incredibly nice as well. We left with smiles on our faces, and look forward to a return visit. read more

Me and my friends stopped by Savannah, Georgia and wanted something to eat. I would highly recommend going to this place. It is one of those hole in the wall gems! I ordered the 3 sample plate with oxtail, curry goat and dirty chicken. The oxtail melted heavenly in my mouth. The flavors seems true to a Caribbean/Jamaican feel. The people were funny and friendly. Being from California, I wasn't really sure how they would react to us, but they were very helpful. The owner was very funny, and made us feel like part of the town. There is very limited space seating, and inside was a little warm. However, I believe all of the shops are like that. I would definitely come back if I ever made a stop. read more

As always a great meal at a great price. Great service ALWAYS with a smile!!! And the portions are HUGE!!! I have to stop myself!! Lol. The food is seasoned so that it is perfection always. read more

One word... Foodgasm. Seriously. I checked out this unassuming place due to reviews here on Yelp, while on vacation to Savannah. In the past week since, I've introduced anyone I can to this awesome gem! Food - When they say "fall off the bone" they mean it! The jerk chicken is so succulent, savory, and perfectly seasoned. Moist, not too spicy, but just enough. It's hot, but doesn't hurt to eat at all, and even my spicy-averse brother-in-law loved every bit of it. My sister had the curry shrimp, and nearly licked her plate clean. The sauce that is put over the jerk meats is good enough to break-in and steal in the middle of the night. No, they won't give up the recipe. :( The mac and cheese is more cheese than pasta, and every bite is flavorful, creamy, rich, and oh-so-not-good-for-you. Definitely an indulgence, as it fills you up fast. Few places have ever had better tasting mac. Fried plantains? Best I've ever had. Period. Service and staff - Some of the friendliest people I've ever met. The other reviews here are spot on... They greet you like family, treat you like family, and will do ANYTHING to please you. "Service with a smile" is a total understatement here. Be ready for the warm, smiling welcome when you walk in. I really have zero negative things to say about this place. Um... They don't serve alcohol. That's about it. It's just total "yum" all around. If you like Caribbean food and are in the area, DO NOT MISS THIS. read more

Great jerk chicken. They nailed the spice part of the name as all of the food was seasoned to perfection. The plantains were sweet and delicious and their rice was fully seasoned to complement the chicken and the meal left me satisfied and ready to sleep through the afternoon. The dining area is small and it seems that most of their business comes from carry out orders. The service was nice but a little slow. They have the laid back feel that a sleepy island town should have but they could have taken a little less time getting out things like drinks and menus. The food is worth 5 stars and the service is worth 3 so I give them a 4 overall. read more

While visiting Savannah, I looked on Yelp to find a good local restaurant and decided I had to try Sweet Spice. Believe me when I say that Sweet Spice is one of those places that lives up to the hype! The employees are all super nice and the food is amazing! My girlfriend and I both got the Jerk Chicken and it was extremely flavorful but not too spicy. The chicken was so moist and juicy that it practically fell off the bone. We enjoyed mac and cheese, dumplings and the rice and beans as our sides. These were classic side dishes but they were far away from basic. They were absolutely delicious. I can't decide if I liked the jerk chicken or the sides better! Best just to go with both! Sweet Spice exceeded the high bar set by my fellow Yelpers! If you are in Savannah you have to check this place out. Just like the employees said, " Sweet Spice where everything is nice!" read more