Let me just say I loved it. We drove 2 1/2 hours to get there, and it was so so so very very very worth it.. . The staff was great and the FOOD is amazing. Can't wait to come back again see y'all soon...
Monty West
Food, Food, Food was amazing. The staff is great and it was such a blessing to meet them. Nice, down to earth, friendly, humble, and the food did i mention the Food.
JDionne Realm
Always looking for black owned restaurants to try and we saw this place on Facebook or just online. We got the jerk chicken w rice cabbage and Mac n cheese. That mac n cheese is good af 😋!! The jerk chicken was falling off the bone. Pros n Con... Con... you better get there early cuz the food goes quick lol Pro mac n cheese is delicious.
Dashawn Davison
Stopped here on our way back home to Akron and omg this food is so good! So much flavor& so unique.. this is a must try restaurant!! Order everything on the menu! 5/5.
Anthony Downs
Just came here to rate the best restaurant in the area. These people are fantastic and their food is even better.
effective dezign
My first introduction was beyond food heaven. My first plate of food was the soul food platter with the stir fry, but of course the macaroni and cheese was jerked the chicken was jerked; everything about that plate was layers of flavor. It was savory, spicy and not a spicy just hot, but spicy with flavor.
I can honestly say if your Mac & cheese don’t slap like this, don’t make it🤷🏽♂️. Taste and be healed.
There was so much food, it lasted 2 days.
So I told my family and treated them and that made a total of 4 days of eating and being totally satisfied with Real Caribbean Food.
I am for CERTAIN you & your family will love this journey of flavor.
Raven Fraley
Glad to have picked this place on a family trip. Food was amazing, place was clean, service and atmosphere were welcoming and attentive. 10/10 recommend and will be coming back.
Fran
If you want some slappin’ soul food Big Jay’s Place will do you right!! Jerk chicken that’ll leave your mouth watering for more, collard greens the way they’re supposed to be and mac and cheese like I’ve never tasted before!! I will be back for the oxtail my friends!
Veronica Simpson
The whole experience did not disappoint. Ended up here from 2 hours away and tried the soul food plate and by my mother's words it SLAPPED.
Josh Schmidt
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
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
Let me just say I loved it. We drove 2 1/2 hours to get there, and it was so so so very very very worth it.. . The staff was great and the FOOD is amazing. Can't wait to come back again see y'all soon...
Food, Food, Food was amazing. The staff is great and it was such a blessing to meet them. Nice, down to earth, friendly, humble, and the food did i mention the Food.
Always looking for black owned restaurants to try and we saw this place on Facebook or just online. We got the jerk chicken w rice cabbage and Mac n cheese. That mac n cheese is good af 😋!! The jerk chicken was falling off the bone. Pros n Con... Con... you better get there early cuz the food goes quick lol Pro mac n cheese is delicious.
Stopped here on our way back home to Akron and omg this food is so good! So much flavor& so unique.. this is a must try restaurant!! Order everything on the menu! 5/5.
Just came here to rate the best restaurant in the area. These people are fantastic and their food is even better.
My first introduction was beyond food heaven. My first plate of food was the soul food platter with the stir fry, but of course the macaroni and cheese was jerked the chicken was jerked; everything about that plate was layers of flavor. It was savory, spicy and not a spicy just hot, but spicy with flavor.
I can honestly say if your Mac & cheese don’t slap like this, don’t make it🤷🏽♂️. Taste and be healed.
There was so much food, it lasted 2 days.
So I told my family and treated them and that made a total of 4 days of eating and being totally satisfied with Real Caribbean Food.
I am for CERTAIN you & your family will love this journey of flavor.
Glad to have picked this place on a family trip. Food was amazing, place was clean, service and atmosphere were welcoming and attentive. 10/10 recommend and will be coming back.
If you want some slappin’ soul food Big Jay’s Place will do you right!! Jerk chicken that’ll leave your mouth watering for more, collard greens the way they’re supposed to be and mac and cheese like I’ve never tasted before!! I will be back for the oxtail my friends!
The whole experience did not disappoint. Ended up here from 2 hours away and tried the soul food plate and by my mother's words it SLAPPED.
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!
Restaurantji Recommends
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
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