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Kelly's Jamaican

1583 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA
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Ranked #11 of 155 restaurants in Athens
Cuisines: Jamaican
Most recent review
- 28 Apr 2013
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Athens, Georgia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I have been going to Kelly's for years now, and I fell in love with it. I love spicy, but as a previous reviewer said, prepare your stomach. Spicy is indeed spicy!! Spicy in the sense that you are sweating when you eat, but if you appreciate that feeling, go spicy or go home. To have a good balance, I... More

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Athens, Georgia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Recent trip to Kelly's was my first, walked away happy, full, and feeling a bit groggy. Not a huge variety of items on the menu, but the chicken and the pork were both well done and melted in my mouth. The plantain sides were quite good as well, as was the rice. A hearty helping and it is not advised... More

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Athens, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

I have been knowing Kelly and have been going to his restaurant for about four years now. The first time that I've been to Kelly's was when his restaurant was on Milledge Ave. in Athens, GA. Now he has two locations in Athens, GA. One on Epps Bridge Pkwy. and the other location on Lumpkin St. I wish Kelly the... More

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Georgia
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58 reviews 58 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

This food is really good. There are warnings about the food being spicy, but I'm not a super spicy person and I was not overwhelmed. Plus there are options that are not that spicy. You get tons of food for the price. The sides are well cooked and super yummy. Cornbread yum. Sweet tea super sweet, which off-sets the spice.... More

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Atlanta,GA
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29 reviews 29 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012 via mobile

Excellent food! Kelly's is such awesome food! The chicken is incredible as well as the sides. Their spices are perfect! That cornbread is just amazing too. Love this place!

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Athens, Georgia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

I've been here a few times and I've always enjoyed it. The prices are reasonable around 7 dollars for a meat, two sides, and a drink. The plates come in either small or large, I've only gotten the small and its always piled high with food, more than enough for a meal for one person. The jerk chicken is excellent,... More

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Saint Pete Beach, Florida
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42 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Kelley's is my favorite restaurant in Athens, hands down. The sweet cornbread, sweet sweet tea, jerk chicken, and spicy cabbage are unbeatable! The service is from professional and super friendly people. Get there early because certain items sell out quickly!!

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Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

Fortunately for me, my office is about 1/2 block from Kelly's Jamaican Restaurant on Lumpkin Street. In fact, I just returned from a great lunch of Jerk Chicken, Spicy Squash and Collard Greens. I can't recall ever having a bad meal there. He serves Jerk Pork, Jerk Chicken and BBQ Chicken every day. He rotates serving Salmon, Curry Chicken, BBQ... More

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Athens, Georgia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

Jerk or curry chicken. Mac n cheese. Cabbage. Peas. Cornbread (that's the sweetest concoction ever!). Sweet tea that is as thick as syrup. Just go. You won't regret it. The women are amazingly friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. Get there early if you want the mac n cheese as it is known to sell out.

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Athens, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

One of my husbands favorites! If you like spicy food get the Jerk Chicken, if not get the Curry it is awesome!!

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