Authentic Jerk Restaurant and Grill

3 oxtails, unseasoned and mushy mac, a dab of veggies and a plate full of buffet style rice and peas for $30!…. $35 includimg tip. Everyone has told me how stingy and overpriced this place was and boy do I wish I spent my money elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

A hidden gem of Ithaca. In addition to their excellent jerk chicken, you gotta get their oxtail!! Worth the effort of finding this place inside the food court :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is 10/10. Genuinely some of the tastiest and most nourishing food in town. And it's already hot and ready, so there's no waiting around. The prices are quite fair, and the people at the counter are extremely kind and friendly. The atmosphere is all it needs to be. 11/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A family owned eatery that had delicious food, quality service and fair prices. It's about time that the Ithaca community is serving and showcasing food for the truly diverse palate. Diversity in food, flavors and people is what Ithaca has been needing for years. I was not disappointed. I hope everyone supports this family owned and operated business in order to create and keep true diversity going in this community.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

-Customer service was great, very personable.
-Food was very good and well cooked

Overall great experience, I recommend?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jamaican Patty, Rice and Peas, Fried Plantains, Patty and Coco Bread

Today, Thursday, May 9, 2024, I purchased the oxtail lunch portion ($20.00) from this restaurant who happened to have a booth at the Farmer's market on the AG Quad at Cornell. I used my credit card and always get a text later indicating it has been used and how much I am charged. When I received the text, I it indicated they charged me $41.48 for a $20.00 meal. Needless to say, I didn't receive a receipt, but will never purchase anything from them again! Lesson learned.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Stopped in for a quick bite....and ended up leaving with a days worth of food!! Portion sizes are GENEROUS, and the flavors are unmatched. 5 DELICIOUS stars!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jamaican Patty, Rice and Peas, Large Curry Chicken, Spice Bun and Cheese

Food was A1 had the oxtail, with rice and beans, cabbage, and Mc and cheese. The oxtails were soft and fall off the bone. You can miss this place and walk past it, it's inside a small strip mall next to Ithaca Print commons.

Vegetarian options: spinach patty is amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I drove 45 minutes to try this place and it was well worth it! The oxtail was so good and tender, they could have gave me the whole pot of cabbage it was so tasty lol…I enjoyed everything! I was pleasantly surprised they give you macaroni and cheese as a side as well. I stuffed my face it was so good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

At long long last! I've been driving to nearby towns for Jamaican but we finally have our very own and boy is it good! I tried the brown stew chicken lunch special and it comes with generous serving of rice and peas and chicken and some stir fry cabbage, and also a Jamaican soft drink! All so delicious! The homemade hot sauce is fruity, sweet and yummy spicy.

They have the works - jerk, oxtail, curry goat and also a nice selection of hard to find Jamaican groceries like canned ackee and callaloo.

Can't wait to go back and try the other options!! Please everyone go eat there and keep this gem open!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow, extremely well pleased I cannot leave the type of review I want to leave because I will have to leave a book report. This establishment has the best most authentic Jamaican food I am proud to say in the state of New York ? and I’ve been everywhere in New York The plates were over full best bang for your buck it’s like it came straight from the island to my plate to in my stomach. It’s so good you’re going to have to go back to the counter and buy another plate just to take home Thank you for the amazing food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jamaican Patty, Rice and Peas, Large Fricassee Chicken, Supligen, Boiled Ground Provisions, Large Curry Chicken, Fried Plantains, Large Curry Goat, Tropical Rhythm, Large Barbi-Fried Chicken, Large Fried Chicken, Medium Fried Chicken, Medium Barbi-Fried Chicken, Medium Brown Stew Pork, Medium Chicken Meal, Medium Curry Goat, Patty and Coco Bread, Spice Bun and Cheese, Festival Dumplings, Medium Fricassee Chicken

The best Jamaican food I have ever had in New York.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Large Curry Goat

Parking: Parking garage

Kid-friendliness: Since it's a food court children have enough space to play with out parents working about their safety

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Large Curry Goat

Absolutely delicious!! I am the PICKIEST of picky eaters....and will say whole heartedly that even I was blown away with the bold flavors, unique textures and overall satisfying lunch I had from Authentic Jerk. Grab a beef patty while you're there! (You can thank me later)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5