island frydays

for the letter i - the alphabet list is a bit lacking - so i decided to take this one into my own hands and chose island frydays in clifton as the choice. it's on short vine next to the firehouse and you can't miss it. seriously - how could you miss that yellow? here's a quick look at their menu - and yes - they have goat and oxtail. here's a full menu . also - fun drinks! i was dying for a regular boring coke but wish i'd tried the kola champagne and how can you not drink something called ting?! i got the small jerk chicken dinner - yes - that's the small ($8). that's rice and beans (or you could choose yellow rice), steamed vegetables, chicken (choose dark or light) and plantains. zomg. de. lish. seriously - it was fantastic. they put some of the gravy on the rice - even better. it was sweet & spicy. the steamed vegetables were even good! the plantains - perfect. love love love this place! i also got one of their "patties" - they have beef, chicken and veggie ($2) - i got veggie...bu

great food, great experience, and friendly staff. all around great place to eat. i will be back for sure to try more off the menu.

thank goodness there is real flavor of the island in the city. the best of both worlds..,great food...great people .i .know because i've eaten it all(more then once) try all the food but get to know the people...that alone will keep you coming back to island fridays....one love...or should i say "1 tropical juice"

i can't stop getting the jerked chicken sandwich with a beef or jockey patty. thi place is awesome. hot fresh chicken off the grille at an affordable price. plus the inside of the restaurant is very cool. if u pass up on this place your stupid

if you’re up for a food adventure, island frydays is the place to go!  this restaurant, which serves jamaican and caribbean food, makes up in flavor what it lacks in atmosphere.  instead of fancy plates, a wait staff, and ambiance, it’s self-ordering, takeout containers, and no frills dining.  sometimes, that’s exactly what a girl wants!

they sell frozen patties that you can buy at the grocery store, for the neighborhood it's in you can definitely find better food. i heard the burgers were pretty good.

island fridays food review.

this is my second time eating here, but my first time reviewing on the blog. it was one of the first cold days in cinci this year, and i was craving something warm and cozy for lunch. i asked the woman what she recommended and she said the chicken stew. i ordered that over rice with plaintains. it was so different from what i would have normally eaten for lunch. the spice was nice without being overwhelming and the chicken was very tender. i wasn’t a fan of the cabbage, but the rice was a great complement to the stew. i did not enjoy the plaintains, which is normally one of my favorite parts. they were a bit too mushy. i want a nice sear or crunch to them. it makes all the difference for me. overall it was good food, and i enjoyed it.

jerk chicken. i do wish you didn't have to watch out for bone shards, it is delicious and i would inhale it otherwise.

yum!. ok, so i was a bit apprehensive to try island frydays because the last time i had carribean food (from another establishment) it was very spicy. my first impression, the place is very clean, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and there's a nice little crowd of customers. then i tasted the food; wonderful! everything obviously made from scratch by a very talented cook! don't be afraid to try it; perfect amount of spice and they give you huge portions. the kids were even fighting over the leftovers. a+.

an excellent place to eat. my wife and i recently came back from a visit to st. maarten, where we ate much local island food. unfortunately, there are not many places like it here in the states. or so we thought. i stumbled upon island frydays, by accident, but when i smelled the familiar smells and saw the large grill out front (called lolo's in the caribbean) i was excited. as soon as the man on the grill gave me a sample of his chicken, i was sold. this place is incredible. they serve all sorts of wonderful items, but i was most excited for the jerk chicken, their fried plantains, and rice with gravy. i paired that with another island favorite, a jamaican ginger beer, and was in heaven. you can dine indoor or outdoor, and the friendly service, and great prices make this a must try in cincinnati.

best jamacian food anywhere!. while attending uc i would frequent this place at least twice a week. jerk chicken oxtail mix plate is the best i have ever had. now that i live in columbus oh this is the first place i stop by when visiting home. staff is friendly and will help you choose if your're unsure what to get. place is always clean and food is always fresh and hot.

a little taste of paradise. just flew into cincinnati for the pats and bengals game. looked up on caribbean food in town, and found this little gem tucked away on vine street. the 15 mile drive from the airport in the rain was worth it. i had the curry goat, and jerk chicken. it was some of the best jerk i've tasted in the usa. the chicken was tender and moist with the right kind of spice. the curry goat had a hint of kick to it, but incredibly tasty. don't miss out on the jerk fries and the fried plantains as well, and wash it down with a refreshing ginger beer. what a find! i may make trips to cincy just for some island frydays! the crew was very friendly as well. i just joined urbanspoon to post this review! wish they can open a restaurant in des moines,' ia.

found this on urbanspoon. i have been to jamaica and this brought back great memories. they do amazing food. the goat was a surprise i think it was better than what i had in jamaica. the beef patties are true to tradition and lovely. the staff is amazing let us try free samples. spoke with the owner trying to get him to open a second restaurant in bowling green kentucky. owner was super cool. i will be here again as soon as i can make my way back up there. try the jerk chicken it is truly amazing! bravo guys 5 stars from me.

great low key place with change of pace food. this is a local joint, basic but happy interior space... kind of very casual grab a bite or get it to go place. guys behind the counter were very nice and helpful as we were first timers.

i got the small curry chicken and it was more than big enough for me, but i am not one to gorge on food. enjoyed the flavor but did find many small chips of bones in it, so i would not feed it to a smaller child.

would definitely return and check out other menu items. price was great. good filling meal for not a lot of money.

best in the city. this place is consistently delicious!