Had Big Jay’s Jerk Plate with Mac and greens. Unbeatable! Best food I’ve had in Cincinnati and Jay was extremely kind. Got a bottle of pineapple jerk glaze on the way out. Will definitely be back!
Alisha Jackson
Do NOT ORDER. Ordered 2 JERK bowls via uber eats. Sent chicken. We asked to remake it. The “CHEF” was a complete JERK who refused to exchange the order for their mistake!
This business won’t last long with this type of attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dylan Love
I’m always late to the party. Ran across this restaurant on line looking for something completely different. Seen it’s around the corner from me. Never paid attention to this establishment. I got the chicken Rasta pasta and my goodness it’s delicious. 1st bite and I was completely blown away. A little spicy but it didn’t last long. I will definitely be back and referring my friends and family. Hidden 💎. Pound cake was just how I like it too 👍
Food: 5
Service: 5
K, Brown
I just ordered the soulfood plate and it is awesome!!! I will be back. I am going to order the oxtails next🤗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soul Food Plate, Mac and Cheese
Mike W
Amazing food this is definitely a must have when In Cincinnati.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soul Food Plate
Baron VonBinkle
We picked Big Jay’s on a whim but hot damn was that a good choice! The dining room is small with only a few tables which made for a chill dining experience and the atmosphere is perfect. The service was quick and easy, which was nice but the real star was the food. We split the soul food plate which was plenty for 2 people but would be excellent left over. The chicken was tender and perfectly complements the bed of rice it was on. The Mac and cheese and collard greens were probably the best I’ve ever had and I’m not new to soul food. Don’t sleep on Big Jay’s if you’re into Caribbean food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soul Food Plate, Mac and Cheese
Daryl Bonds Jr.
I will recommend because the food was pretty good but I wasn’t 100% satisfied. Not a lot of food for $23(caribbean plate). And they kept my change(25 cents) because they were “low on change”.
Dominique Merritt
It’s been a long time since I had some good take out. This place excited my expectations. I had Rasta pasta and the soul food plate 10/10 would 100 percent recommend. I can’t wait to try the oxtails.
Nanci Lohf
I got the soul food plate. It came with A chicken leg quarter, rice, greens, and mac & cheese. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The chicken was very tuff, no flavor,and skin was soggy. The rice was kind of dry and lacked flavor. The greens were so so. It cost $22.80 for that crappy food. If you want a side is almost $8.00. We asked for sauce for the chicken but it was extra. The place looked clean, but no restroom. to use. I would NEVER refer this place. I will never go back. I hope the chicken don't make me sick.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Lita J.
Took a while to catch them open, was finally excited to try the food. Imo it didn't measure up to my expectations. 1st they didn't have a few thing's we wanted. Then we had to settle for something that I didn't want, a Philly cheese sandwich was a bust. The bread wasn't toasted, toppings were minimal and no seasoning. So, I returned it bc we were dining in. Got the pasta in place of the sandwich, which also didn't meet my expectations. Also tried the famous sweet potato pound cake, which taste like spice cake from a box. My sister had a soul food plate, she wasn't impressed. It's a one and done for us. My mom was a great cook, which makes it hard for me to enjoy food prepared by other's.
This place just isn’t the same without Tika her customer service was EXCEPTIONAL and so inviting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Robert Sanders
Came here for lunch and enjoyed everything. The cakes were amazing. The Caribbean plate was a great 1st choice. I unexpectedly loved the mac n cheese! It's one of my favorite things. The service was great abd welcoming. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caribbean Plate, Mac & Cheese, Soul Food Plate, Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Rebecca Markeson
Outstanding food!! We had the chicken burrito and the Shrimp Rasta Pasta! Our meals were outstanding,could not believe how good it was! Portions were perfect for anyone who is hungry! I can't say enough good, this is a must try in Cincinnati! The restaurant is cozy, clean, music was great too. , townerare so nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Smith Gillott
I called and preordered the oxtail when I was visiting my daughter. They were delicious, we also ordered the chicken jerk bowl and plate and the stir fry . We were not disappointed food was amazing, service was great. I’ll definitely stop by again next time I come for a visit !!
Don’t forget to preorder the Oxtails or you’ll miss out! They are only available certain days !
Elgin Melson
Parking: Small lot, but it wasn’t too difficult to find a space. The food was excellent! Well worth the effort and also well worth the money!!! I went back for the oxtails!!!
Had Big Jay’s Jerk Plate with Mac and greens. Unbeatable! Best food I’ve had in Cincinnati and Jay was extremely kind. Got a bottle of pineapple jerk glaze on the way out. Will definitely be back!
Do NOT ORDER. Ordered 2 JERK bowls via uber eats. Sent chicken. We asked to remake it. The “CHEF” was a complete JERK who refused to exchange the order for their mistake!
This business won’t last long with this type of attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’m always late to the party. Ran across this restaurant on line looking for something completely different. Seen it’s around the corner from me. Never paid attention to this establishment. I got the chicken Rasta pasta and my goodness it’s delicious. 1st bite and I was completely blown away. A little spicy but it didn’t last long. I will definitely be back and referring my friends and family. Hidden 💎. Pound cake was just how I like it too 👍
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just ordered the soulfood plate and it is awesome!!! I will be back. I am going to order the oxtails next🤗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soul Food Plate, Mac and Cheese
Amazing food this is definitely a must have when In Cincinnati.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soul Food Plate
We picked Big Jay’s on a whim but hot damn was that a good choice! The dining room
is small with only a few tables which made for a chill dining experience and the atmosphere is perfect. The service was quick and easy, which was nice but the real star was the food. We split the soul food plate which was plenty for 2 people but would be excellent left over. The chicken was tender and perfectly complements the bed of rice it was on. The Mac and cheese and collard greens were probably the best I’ve ever had and I’m not new to soul food. Don’t sleep on Big Jay’s if you’re into Caribbean food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soul Food Plate, Mac and Cheese
I will recommend because the food was pretty good but I wasn’t 100% satisfied. Not a lot of food for $23(caribbean plate). And they kept my change(25 cents) because they were “low on change”.
It’s been a long time since I had some good take out. This place excited my expectations. I had Rasta pasta and the soul food plate 10/10 would 100 percent recommend. I can’t wait to try the oxtails.
I got the soul food plate. It came with A chicken leg quarter, rice, greens, and mac & cheese. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The chicken was very tuff, no flavor,and skin was soggy. The rice was kind of dry and lacked flavor. The greens were so so. It cost $22.80 for that crappy food. If you want a side is almost $8.00. We asked for sauce for the chicken but it was extra. The place looked clean, but no restroom. to use. I would NEVER refer this place. I will never go back. I hope the chicken don't make me sick.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Took a while to catch them open, was finally excited to try the food. Imo it didn't measure up to my expectations. 1st they didn't have a few thing's we wanted. Then we had to settle for something that I didn't want, a Philly cheese sandwich was a bust. The bread wasn't toasted, toppings were minimal and no seasoning. So, I returned it bc we were dining in. Got the pasta in place of the sandwich, which also didn't meet my expectations. Also tried the famous sweet potato pound cake, which taste like spice cake from a box. My sister had a soul food plate, she wasn't impressed. It's a one and done for us. My mom was a great cook, which makes it hard for me to enjoy food prepared by other's.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This place just isn’t the same without Tika her customer service was EXCEPTIONAL and so inviting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Came here for lunch and enjoyed everything. The cakes were amazing. The Caribbean plate was a great 1st choice. I unexpectedly loved the mac n cheese! It's one of my favorite things. The service was great abd welcoming. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caribbean Plate, Mac & Cheese, Soul Food Plate, Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Outstanding food!! We had the chicken burrito and the Shrimp Rasta Pasta! Our meals were outstanding,could not believe how good it was! Portions were perfect for anyone who is hungry! I can't say enough good, this is a must try in Cincinnati! The restaurant is cozy, clean, music was great too. , townerare so nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I called and preordered the oxtail when I was visiting my daughter. They were delicious, we also ordered the chicken jerk bowl and plate and the stir fry . We were not disappointed food was amazing, service was great. I’ll definitely stop by again next time I come for a visit !! Don’t forget to preorder the Oxtails or you’ll miss out! They are only available certain days !
Parking: Small lot, but it wasn’t too difficult to find a space. The food was excellent! Well worth the effort and also well worth the money!!! I went back for the oxtails!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soul Food Plate, Chicken Jerk Bowl
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