Bratenahl Kitchen

You don't have to hop on a flight to Montego Bay or Ochos Rios to sample the flavors of Jamaica! Situated at the corner of Lakeshore and E 140th St in the Collinwood neighborhood, this quaint eatery offers sizable portions of delicious favorites such as chicken curry, shrimp curry, red snapper, jerk chicken, chicken pies, beef pies, goat, oxtails, plantains, rice, beans, and more. The owner is a wonderful man with a kind heart who cares about his customers!I ordered a chicken pie (think of an empanada) which is a hot flaky piece of heaven that's slightly crunchy and full of flavor! It was so good that I ordered another one. I went back the following day and got a plate of beans, rice, and plantains! I cannot say enough about this place - simple, authentic, affordable, and generous portions!

The servers are not friendly and didn't seem to appreciate my business. I ordered a soda, the large oxtail dinner, with beans & rice and cabbage. The oxtail portion size (although it was supposed to be large) was meager,and I received a lot of beans &rice.The restaurant is small and very island looking. Patrons have written their signatures and comments all over the white wallls. The food was far too overpriced, but it was well seasoned and very tasty.

Definitely a great takeout spot for authentic Jamaican cuisine. reasonably priced for the amount of food given.

Original!Period Man. The best Jamaican place in Cleveland. I can go on and on but I don't need to. It's because Yelp makes me. Just go

I am ALL for family restaurants. This little mom and pop shop is super easy to zoom by when you're on lakeshore but i promise its worth the break pump!I was craving some good old jamaican food and i had heard about bratenahl kitchen since moving to the east side so i stopped in after a long day at work and was pleasantly surprised.I ordered some oxtale and rice, some curry chicken and some beef patties. When i say EVERYTHING hit, it HIT. the spices were perfectly balanced, and this was a huge concern because in my experience some jamaican spots go overkill on the seasoning but bratenahl kitchen hit it on the mark. Food was ready to go, no wait time, no hassle. They have contactless payment and to-go, masks were work, all hygiene and safety protocol was followed from what i could see. THUMBS UP for sure!The oxtale was so good, tender, scrumptious, the rice and peas YUMMM. the beef patty was fresh out of the heater and i wanted another one as soon as i was done. You get a really good portion for the pricing, enough for two meals or to feel two people. Definetly worth the stop!

Bratenahl Kitchen is pretty much just that - a kitchen, behind a bulletproof window, with a table inside and a covered patio outside. Food - amazing. Vibe - shady as f***. What it lacks in hipster appeal, it makes up for with plenty of personality and flavor. I drove up to one of the handful of parking spots located right off the road and had to double check that the "OPEN" sign was lit because it didn't look like anyone was inside the tiny shack, or the decrepit, tinier shack next door. Luckily, the door was unlocked and bells jingled to alert the proprietor/cook of my presence. The menu is succinct, but it was hard not to be distracted by the graffiti covering every surface (even the ceiling), all heartily endorsing the authenticity and tastiness of the food. A good sign. All the items are competitively priced too since the menu price includes tax. (But definitely include tip if you're happy with your meal.) Going with my gut, I projected at the ear behind the plastic that I wanted Shrimp Sautee. He nodded and disappeared into the domain of his kitchen. The place has a smell like spoiled vegetables and unwashed rags, which wasn't the most pleasant to wait in, but I hoped the graffiti wasn't wrong. One of the four chairs around the lone table was my temporary perch. An unseen radio was broadcasting some Winter Olympics event, so at least I didn't have to wait in silence. You may also choose to amuse yourself by reading the various signage, including the answer to the question, "Is there a public bathroom?" on the door to the kitchen (No) and "Am I safe here?" (Yes, potential goonies beware of the owner), and a myriad of religious fixtures. In short order my shrimp came, smelling a hundred times more fragrant than the rest of the dining area. He showed me my order in a takeout box through the window, an exchange of cash was made, and I collected my goods. All the utensils are disposable, so I guess a lot of labor is saved by not having to wash anything but the cookware. Now, the food - DELICIOUS. Like, currently salivating while thinking about it delicious. The shrimp were fluffy and covered in a rich, sweet, and smoky sauce. Fresh black peppercorns added a kick to the meal, and even the rice and beans I couldn't shovel into my mouth fast enough. These portions will definitely keep the munchies away for a few hours. I will be returning to try everything on the menu.

First time! Food was delicious. Will definitely come back. We ordered a the oxtails and jerk chicken.

Let's be real the first thing I don't want to see is raid from a place I'm eating at. So make your own judgement.

The most authentic, and delicious tasting Jamaican food I've had in a looooong time! The Oxtail dinner was super flavorful (with just the right spices) and meaty, the Curry Chicken was "all that," the Shrimp Curry was wonderfully delicious, and the Stew Chicken was amazing. I now visit this place each and every time that I travel back home to Cleveland, and they NEVER disappoint - EVER!

Though I have enjoyed the food from this restaurant in the past, I don't think that their hours posted are up to date. I've come here on 2 separate occasions in the past year from out of town during their normal business hours and no one has been available to take my order or answer the phone. If you want a more reliable and good Caribbean food experience, then this place will only let you down. I recommend trying some place else.