Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 2851 reviews

What User doesn't like about Kelly's Jamaican Foods:
I had much better Jamaican food in my life time there's was just ok nothing to write home about. I will most likely not eat there again. This critic is coming from some who has been to Jamaica several times and grew up eating authentic Jamaican cuisine. View all feedback. What User likes about Kelly's Jamaican Foods:
one of the best Jamaican restaurants that I was too! spicy cauliflower is so good and a little sweet! kelly is also so nice! ochsenschwänze are amazing jerk-like bun! look at this when you are in town! View all feedback.

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GastroRanking-IT
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Rickie
06.10.2024 - 20:14

I went to this location the other day and left very unhappy. My wife went inside while I waited in the car with the kids. A short time later she came back out t...

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Kris
06.10.2024 - 20:14

Kelly's has the best Jamaiican food anywhere. It is packed with flavor. It has plenty of heat for those who like it, and other incredibly tasty options for thos...

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Jay
06.10.2024 - 20:14

A one of a kind Athens experience. Kelly takes care of his customers and makes sure you’ll never leave hungry

Molly
06.10.2024 - 20:14

I love it used to be my favorite I drive way cross town for the curry, cornbread Sweet Tea but sometimes the older woman can give a bad experience to new custom...

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Jana
06.10.2024 - 20:14

I went here for lunch and it was so good. I came back for dinner.

Menulist
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews

I had much better Jamaican food in my life time there's was just ok nothing to write home about. I will most likely not eat there again. This critic is coming f...

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I have been coming here since 2009. It is addictive. It is exactly what you would expect to find at a restaurant in Kingston Jamaica. Do not be fooled by the gr...

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Just about the best Jamaican I've ever had. The squash, cabbage, and cornbread are sweet, and the jerk is spicy like, actually hot. The owners/staff are quiet a...

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one of the best Jamaican restaurants that I was too! spicy cauliflower is so good and a little sweet! kelly is also so nice! ochsenschwänze are amazing jerk-lik...

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I'm just here from buffalo ny best food in athens trading down and the workers are very polite and real jamaicans. so it is as authentic as it will be, I apprec...

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INT Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 1006 reviews
Brian
28.08.2023 - 09:27

Every time I return to Athens, I pay this place a visit. Living in the west indies for 3 years, and learned to appreciate the spice in life. This is authentic a...

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Heather
28.08.2023 - 09:27

Was a great experience loved the jerk pork and the Mac and cheese was amazing will definitely be visiting again and will recommend to everyone we know lol

William
28.08.2023 - 09:27

Best ever! I drive an hour to eat lunch here when I can, then order a plate for dinner that evening! I love this place, it alone is a reason to relocate to Athe...

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Mclone
28.08.2023 - 09:27

One of the best Jamaican restaurants I've been too! Spicy cabbage is so good and a little sweet! Kelly is such nice guy too! Ox tails are amazing jerky chicken!...

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K
28.08.2023 - 09:27

I just moved down here from Buffalo Ny BEST FOOD IN ATHENS HANDS DOWN AND THE WORKERS ARE AWESOME VERY POLITE AND REAL JAMAICANS! So it’s as authentic as it get...

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 311 reviews
sharifalawson
25.10.2024 - 08:12

I ordered a side of curry chicken and a side of rice and peas because they put the jerk chicken in a sauce rather than giving people the option. Not authentic....

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S
25.10.2024 - 08:12

The jerk chicken and spicy cabbage (absolutely the best!!) are perfectly complemented by delicious sweet tea, cornbread, and macaroni and cheese. Just be sure t...

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Bambi
25.10.2024 - 08:12

WARNING! ONCE YOU DINE HERE, YOU'LL WANT TO RETURN EVERY DAY! The food is absolutely amazing. The cornbread is like a delightful dessert, and the chicken is so...

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American
25.10.2024 - 08:12

It's ironic how some people will advocate for climate issues while dining at a jerk chicken place that uses nothing but styrofoam. It's pretty contradictory! Th...

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Daniel
25.10.2024 - 08:12

Best food in Athens!

Sirved
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Mclone
18.12.2023 - 08:20

I recently relocated here from Buffalo, NY, and I can confidently say that this restaurant offers the best food in Athens, no contest! The staff is fantastic—ex...

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I picked up some jerk chicken, spicy coleslaw, and plantains, and each was delicious in its own way. The jerk chicken and coleslaw were among the spiciest I’ve...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 193 reviews
Gastroranking-US
4.6 ★ from 736 reviews

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