Evelyn And Olive - Memphis

So my first time trying Caribbean food and I must say that I am impressed. I?ve heard about E&O for a while now and finally had the chance to try it. The appetizers was a Jamaican meat pie, very similar to an empanada with a different shape. The crust, was perfect, flaky and brown as perfect as could be. The flavor inside of the meat pie was definitely explosive. I was shocked it was amazing. Next up.. the salmon cakes. I did enjoy them they remind me of Down southSalmon croquettes but they were fried. On the menu for some reason they didn?t indicate that they were friend salmon cakes BUT nevertheless they were delicious and I was definitely happy about my decision. The grits were creamy anddelicious. Last up is the main course what they are known for is the oxtails!!! The oxtails were so tender, the gravy was mouthwatering and the side items were just beautiful. They paired them perfectly with the plethora of seasonings and Icouldn?t be anymore happy. I can?t wait to visit again

Love Love Love Evelyn Olive!! I love authentic Jamaican cuisine and they never disappoint! My friend never tried oxtails before so I suggested E O to her, so we went on a Wednesday evening about 6:30 the vibe is always chill the music good, and the food was top tier!! I love Jamaican food so I had my friend try the oxtails and curry goat both were Bomb very well seasoned, nice portions to have you full, just overall comfort food! Love their cabbage so delicious theydidn?t have any brown stew chicken today but if you come please try it, it?s so good! The curry goat is spicy but I love it, the oxtails were falling off the bone good all the food we ordered was great! Their drinks are on point, My friendhad a Jamaican Rum Punch and I had an Island Lemonade(the silent killer) it?s the strongest drink they have soooooooo amazing! If you?re looking for authentic Jamaican Cuisine you have to try Evelyn Olive!!!! The waitress/bartender was sooocool and funny!!

I was very annoyed that I had to wait another 40 minutes post my pickup time, but I was willing to show grace because many small restaurants are understaffed. But my food wasn't worth the wait, unfortunately. I heard good things about the oxtails, but I guess I went on the wrong day. They tasted like they had been reheated several times or cooked too long. The fried green tomatoes were not good. The wings were just okay. I might try again in the late future, but right nowit's a no for me.

Correct restaurant on the wrong day. the ladyserver. came on Friday at 2 o'clock. they took about 7 minutes to notice us and to put us. no 7 long minutes. there were about 5 more occupied tables at the time. eating on the floor and 2 unpurified tables. this lady was worse! I'm quite patient, but she's terrible! as we ordered, literally 5 minutes by ordering repeatedly because they said from any reason repeatedly chicken and no one ordered chicken! the waitress said that you weren't right today, well, honestly, she might need a mental break from work. it gets worse. I ordered a meat patty to go! She brought it on a teller. she said she's bringing us a fresh one. when we got the leak, she said there was no new one. ma’am, you wanted to get it when it first came out! No cute had to ask 3x. the fried fish should only be that stewed as I have seen in previous pictures. Why do I get all this dry? I asked about the brown stew sauce 5x! she didn't bring it with us until we were fed and asked to go the sheck box for my food.) while we paid for the sheck, she noticed that her sister from the city has left us with the tablet and ran to her. she continued to sit her sister and forget that she ended our transaction. we had to fly her down, and she had the nerve to say that her sister was unrespectful. No, you, I'm a stranger who a friend in town recommended. If you're a dirty waiter, I don't advise going! the service will leave them irritated necessary to eat elsewhere. I'm going to a bbq steward

My husband was celebrating his 40th birthday and Evelyn Olive was very accommodating to our large party. The food and drinks were delicious!! I highly recommend the beef patty as an appetizer. I felt like I was back in the islands once I took a bite. Darrin is an incredible host. He took the time to thoroughly explain my options for making a reservation for a large party. He took care of us the day of our reservation and everyone loved him.