Irie Nation Restaurant & Bar

This is the third time I’ve ordered from Irie Nation and they constantly advertise the availability of the Beef Patties on third party delivery sites when they are NOT available or out of stock. They need to update their systems if there are food items out of stock. This is an inconvenience and false advertisement

So about a month ago I ordered an oxtail plate which usually I go here like once every 2weeks but the last 2 times the food was tuff and tasted like it wasn’t finished being cooked. I spoke to the manger and he told me I would get a discount the next time I come in. I go today and the ladies said they didn’t see my name. Not my problem if he didn’t write my name down she told me she couldn’t offer me that discount that I was promised so I left. You are supposed to make your customers happy

Most consistent Jamaican spot in Charlotte, I prefer the Tryon location. It's also the ONLY Jamaican spot with good greens, & decent macaroni. I normally get a large Goat plate... it & the ox tails if course tend to sell out early, but Def worth some trips!

Used to be my favorite Jamaican spot but I’ve tried to place orders on three occasions (well before they close!) and they were canceled/out of my food. I’m a pescatarian so my options are already limited. Not sure why this keeps happening but not interested in trying again.

Let me start off by saying this is MY taste experience and MY opinion. I did call the restaurant prior to leaving this review but was forwarded to their voice-mail. Someone brought this food to me, and if I had been there, there was no way I'm eating at Irie today. And btw, this was my first time having Irie. This "particular" plate of food was of poor quality, and here's why: the plantains were not ripe, very hard. In addition to that, upon my one AND only bite into the oxtails, they were not tender and had a weird, almost tomato-based like taste to them. And honestly, I can't fault them for their seasoning, as every restaurant has a recipe for certain foods. It just didn't work for me. But whomever let this food go out the kitchen knew good & well, the plantains were not ripe and the oxtails cld have cooked a bit longer. Along with the rice and peas being . But my real irritation comes from that most if not all people work hard for their money and when spending $20+ for food, a certain level of quality & good taste "is expected". I understand businesses have to make money, okay. Absolutely! But when it's obvious that the food was not prepared/cooked properly with quality and served with no consciousness of that required quality, shame on the restaurant. And especially, a West Indian establishment as most folks are drawn to the expectation of the authenticity of the food. However, I literally tossed my plate in the trash. I wouldn't give this plate of food to no one. Yes, I'm a bit bothered that money was wasted, but I also understand I am taking a chance when eating outside of the home. So, I am going to take this loss but leave this review. Btw, I have a very deep and close connection to the West Indian community, so I know what authentic West Indian food tastes like (both Jamaican & Trinidadian). Maybe it was an off day for Irie as we all experience those but, regardless I stand on top of what I said. I expected better.

Toughest oxtails I ever had. I got a large and only had 6 oxtails. Never again.

Normally, I love the food. The Mac & Cheese leaves a lot to be desired but the other dishes always made up for that. Well today I am soooo disappointed. I ordered BROWN STEW CHICKEN…not jerk or curry chicken because I don’t care for spicy food and they have some of the best brown stew chicken in Charlotte. Well today they decided to pour the jerk chicken gravy all over the chicken and rice and peas. It is so spicy that I can’t even enjoy the meal. For ME it is ruined. I will not return after today.

Refused to take my delivery order 40min before they closed smh