Island Taste Caribbean Grill

The hostess was pleasant and explained the menu choices well. They offer complimentary lemon water while waiting. My sister had the lemonade and I enjoyed the hibiscus drink. The plantains and patties were a hit! I was disappointed in the plating of my food. The salad with vinaigrette mixed with the Rasta pasta, so I didn’t get to enjoy the different flavors on my plate much, except the Jerk Tofu which was phenomenal. My sister had the rice and it was cooked well, but her salad was also added with next to the rice so you got more of a vinegar taste. My suggestion is to serve the salad separately, but I would try it again if in the area.

Yummy eats! Boyfriend took me here after a long day at work and both our dishes were so delicious. He ordered jerk chicken wings and I got the coconut chickpea curry and curry chicken patties ooowweeee! Satisfied my cravings and the portions are huge. Definitely our new spot 😊

Okay so I’m from NY and if you know NY you are never greeted you are asked weh yuh want. So let me tell you about this restaurant. The door was open and immediately I was greeted by everyone the cashier and the other employee who was in the front. Everyone was friendly and the aromas were mouth watering. I ordered two entrees because I wanted to try more than one thing. The wait wasn’t that long I occupied myself on my phone and when the cashier handed me my food I was like God Damn. It was soooo heavy! When I opened the tray I saw how large the portion was and it was perfect. The jerk chicken was seasoned to perfection. The plaintain and cabbage were tasty and the rice complimented the jerk chicken. The chicken was falling off the bone it was so juicy. I also ordered the Vegan Rasta Pasta with Jerk Tofu and I took one bite and was blown away. I also ordered a curry chicken patty was stuffed with flavor. I’d highly recommend going here.

Got the bang bang fried pork and it was beyond dry and tasted like nothing, it was hardly edible. Early on a Friday night they were out of nearly everything on the menu and I could hear the staff fighting in the kitchen. The plantains were delicious though. The girl all the front desk was doing her best but was also on her phone the majority of the time I was there with either tech support or her boss. Very disappointed but I will come back and hopefully get to try the jerk chicken at some point since the reviews are good for that.

I had the jerk chicken, and it was just ok. I’ve had much better. To add insult to injury, it was served cold. Though the cashier was somewhat friendly, no one ever came to check up on me while I was dining there. I was the only customer in the entire establishment. When I got up to leave, there were a few workers at the counter. They just stared at me and never said bye or thanked me for my business. I won’t be back.

The next time I am coming to California, by all means this is the restaurant I will be going to. 5 Stars all the way. I brought some of my team mates here, and we loved it. Legit and authentic Jamaican food. So if you are in Santa Clara or nearby and need great food, yea! You are looking at the BEST spot that California has to offer

Best of Yard and Haiti are two of my favorite foods. I ordered the tasso Kabrit with rice and peas, along with a beef patty. Everything was delicious! As a Jamaican, I can say that their rice and peas are really good because Haitians tend to use superior rice. Since they were closing soon, I had to place a to-go order, but I loved the decorand music.

Island Taste Caribbean Grill offers an exceptional dining experience. The food and service were outstanding, delivering authentic Caribbean flavors in every dish. The jerk chicken and oxtail were cooked to perfection!!, rich in taste and expertly prepared. The vibrant atmosphere, complemented by island inspired music, truly captured the spirit of the Caribbean. A must visit for anyone seeking genuine Caribbean cuisine!!

food - 10/10. great portion sizes. quality authentic food. can't get enough i keep going back. service- 10/10. patient, accommodating, and overall kind. ambiance- 10/10. nicely decorated. creates a great vibe. great music. occasionally come here to get food and do homework. but they also have great comedy nights. would 100% recommend.

This place is amazing - a true hidden gem. I came here last week with my partner and while I rarely write reviews on yelp at all, I still felt compelled to write a glowing review a week after dining here - which attests to the great experience we had at here! This is a no-frills shop, but the place is clean and pleasant, with reggae music playing to add to the ambiance. The guy at the register recommended the goat curry, but my partner and I were torn between menu options and decided to get the jerk chicken and fried pork, and to try the goat curry next time. To our pleasant surprise, he was kind enough to bring us a generous sample of some goat curry and rice along with our actual orders, just so we could try it. And there was good reason he recommended it - the curry was intensely flavorful and delicious, and the goat meat was succulent and not tough or gamey in any way. It was on the saltier side, but it was not a problem when eaten with white rice; I would definitely get this next visit! The jerk chicken and fried pork were delicious, but surprisingly, what impressed both me and my partner the most was the bed of rice and beans the meats came nested on top of. The texture and taste of the rice was spot on; it was deliciously seasoned and the perfect accompaniment to the meats. The cucumber salad was refreshing, sweet, and crunchy, and exactly what the plate of rice and meats needed. Everything else was great as well, and the array of hot sauces available makes for an interesting dining experience. Take caution, as the hot sauces here are delicious but seriously spicy! Overall, everything about this place is a 5/5 - I'm shocked that this place isn't more hyped up. We had a really great experience here, and I highly recommend trying!

True Caribbean taste in the Bay Area. Aunties must be cooking in the back. I went in skeptical and left a believer. No roti though . Not enough buyers. I have to make own for takeout. Excellent plaintains. I wouldn't mind if you randomly stopped by with takeout. Go to - chicken curry, jerk chicken, patsies, hibiscus tea.

Ordered the dunn's river with steamed veggies for takeout this past weekend. Service wasn't the friendliest, but it was sufficient, and my order was ready in literally 2 minutes. The jamaican bbq chicken was delicious, even if a bit on the dry side. The rice and sweet plantains had great flavor as well, and were cooked perfectly. I wasn't too big a fan of the soggy veggies, but the taste wasn't bad. Would I return? Sure... maybe for one of their live entertainment events, as the restaurant interior has a casual and inviting setting great for enjoying a meal.

TIP: Remember To Check In ON Yelp to get your Free Jamaican Patty, (Choice Of Beef, Curry Chicken, or Vegetable Patty) This restaurant is located across the street from City Hall. There are metered parking spots around this restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the friendly cashier. We wanted to try their jerk pork and oxtail tail, but they were out of them. We were told that they had a big catering for the day and that's why they were out. We ordered the hisbicus ginger beverage, jerk chicken, and the curry chicken. Our food came out in a timely manner. The bisbicus ginger beverage was pretty concentrated. It had a very strong taste of ginger. The jerk chicken and the curry chicken were tender and very flavorful. The curry chicken was kind of spicy. The steamed veggies and cucumber salad were tasty.

Foods amazing taste 10 out of 10 don't look no further , great service nice and clean

Service was great food was tasty!!! I'll def return! I can't find the pics I took but when I come across or return I'll be sure to post them!

When in San Jo, it's Viet or Mexican cuisine. Hello, orange sauce! It can make a foam cushion taste delicious. Ok, maybe not. But, it makes most things palatable. I usually go for Viet food when in the area but gotta change things up! In April 2022, a Brooklyn couple opened Island Taste Caribbean in DTSJ. Finally gave it a try over the weekend when I was in the area and saw they had outdoor seating. They're open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining. There's two outdoor tables in front (dog-friendly). M E N U Jamaican & Haitian Cuisine. Drinks: Array of bottled drinks and their housemade sorrel, a traditional Jamaican hibiscus + ginger drink. For dine-in, food is served in plastic takeout containers. Self-serve lemon infused water. Make sure to check out their bottled hot sauces on the counter! Yelp Check-In Deal: Free patty (didn't use it). F O O D * Beef Patty ($4.50) // 4.5 stars: http://tinyurl.com/yc4u4enu Shatteringly crispy, deliciously buttery flaky pastry shell with a savory, juicy minced beef filling. Paired well with the scotch bonnet hot sauce (?). Wish the patty was warmer tho. Food spread: http://tinyurl.com/437phj86 * Jerk Chicken Wings (6 pc-$10) // 4 stars Meaty, fall-off-the bone wings (mix of flats + drummettes) in a richly spiced jerk sauce that's savory, sweet, tangy and smoky with fruity notes. Menu says, "spicy" but it was mild. While the flavor was on-point, the wings weren't heated through so they were still cold in the middle. * Bang Bang: Griot/Fried Pork w/ white rice + beans, fried plantains, island salad ($20) // 4 stars --Griot/Fried Pork: Freshly fried, the morsels of pork were crispy and tender with the fatty pieces being the best. Fat = flavor! The Haitian spices (garlic, onions, thyme, etc) didn't really come through for me so I loved dipping it into the jerk sauce from the chicken. --Rice + Beans: Bomb! I think we were given the rice + peas tho (looked and tasted the same as the rice in the Jamrock). The rice was tender and flavorful with a whisper of sweetness from the coconut milk. Couldn't stop eating this. --Plantains: Nice sweetness but very dry. --Island Salad: The pickled cucumber, carrot, and red onion salad was crisp and punchy, a fresh counterpart to the meat and carbs. --Pikliz: Sour and mildly spicy fermented cabbage slaw. * Jamrock: Oxtails w/ rice + peas, fried plantains, island salad ($22) // 3.5 stars --Oxtails: Their signature dish, the all-spice (?) based sauce was rich, robust, and flavorful. I read other reviews that the oxtails are salty. They may have tweaked the seasoning because it wasn't overly salty on my visit (I prefer lightly salted food). Unfortunately, like the wings, the oxtails weren't heated through and was still cold in the middle. Also, the meat didn't easily pull off the bone. S E R V I C E Friendly and kind staff. Prompt food service; visited when they opened so it wasn't busy yet. A M B I A N C E Casual space with 8-10 tables and IG wall for photo ops. Reggae music playing. P A R K I N G Metered street parking was easy during Saturday lunch time (across from city hall). Overall, tasty Jamaican and Haitian food with flavors that were on-point but would have tasted better if it was served hot. I would return when I'm in the DTSJ area again and bring a thermal bag for 'em patties!

The oxtails and rice were good, but the portions were small with relation to the price. The plantains were extremely dry, and the fried chicken lacked flavor and was lukewarm. The festival bread was dry and hard.

Came to support the Brooklyn-born owner Marc who ventured out to bring a little taste of the Caribbean to San Jose and we were not disappointed. After opening two years ago he has transformed this local in downtown into a true Island Vibe. The ambiance has plenty of plants, greenery, natural daylight and island tunes to relax you before a delicious meal. Drinks: plenty of options to wash down the different tastes available here but I recommend the house made juices. We tried the hibiscus and ginger juice (5/5) which packs a nice flavorful punch that is quite refreshing. Food: Jerk Chicken and coconut rice & beans: (5/5) So many positives about this dish. The chicken is barbecue perfectly, extremely juicy and the jerk seasoning is not overpowering and skillfully layered so you can mix in with the rice. The rice has nice texture with the coconut milk and goes great with a bite of the plantains which are evenly cooked and very tender. Didn't know it also came with a cabbage salad with peas which was pleasant surprise. Curry goat and white rice: (4.5/5) literally the meat falls off the bone and I loved that they served the bone in because that's where all the flavor resides. Preferred with white rice to get a good balance of colors when eating it. Flavor was great but the spiciness was a bit much to get through in one sitting, otherwise a perfect option to get. Patties: curry chicken (5/5) and spinach (4/5) both had phenomenal crusts and texture inside. The curry chicken is nostalgic of east coast mom/pop restaurants and the chef executed well. The spinach is an interesting addition to the menu and a great alternative for the vegetarian guests, just didn't have the same level of flavor as the curry chicken. I always appreciate when a restaurant owner seeks insight to your experience and he was very personable and checked in how we liked the dish and how he could improve it. This makes me want to come back again in a couple months to see how much better the food can be because it's already superb and I highly recommend it.

The food is fantastic, the service friendly. So very similar to my home cooked Trinidadian food.

Honestly. This is the best caribbean food spot. I've come here about 3x I always get the oxtail with some plantains and their cucumber salad and wow it's just wow. Everything i've had here from the curry chicken everything is amazing. Go try it out. The guy who is at the front i'm not sure if he's the owner, but he's nice and respectful. 10/10 experience. I hope this year this place blows up as it should!

11am - This was the first time I ate oxtails that weren't some my dad cooked and I really enjoyed it. The inside was more spacious than how it looks from the outside. 3:40pm - Came back with my boyfriend to have him try it, but he got jerk chicken and enjoyed. I got oxtail tacos this time Edit: I realized it took off my original review

Place keeps calling me back! I was recommended the curry shrimp special, and ordered a spinach Jamaican patty as well. Food is 10/5 (prepare your tastebuds for some spice!) Cleanliness is 5/5, parking isn't so easy since we're downtown of course. Fortunately there's a good amount of street parking though not many right in front. Food came out fast! Service 5/5. Want a tip? Def go with their recommendations :)

Food was terrible. i will not be back and the macaroni was just noodles no cheese at all besides the crust on top. This goes to show you that not everyone can do jamaican food the right way if you want something more authentic go to backayard!!

The food was delicious, good portions for the price. Nice and clean place. Good music. The oxtail tacos were delicious. I will definitely go back and recommend it. Excellent service, they served the food very quickly.

The best way to explain the food here is to think back to that one friend who makes the best home cooked meals around that you just can't find at a restaurant. This is not a franchise and the food clearly proves its own authenticity, I recommend the "Kingston" or the "Jamrock" This spot is amazing, must try! This dish is the "Jamrock"

I ordered the rasta pasta with oxtail and steamed veggies and we got an order of beef patty to share. We dined in but all the food came in takeout packaging, which I found interesting. The beef patty came first and I was really excited because it was my first time trying. That being said, I don't really have anything to compare to but I thought it was pretty good. It's what I expected, flakey, peppery, and filled with seasoned ground beef. Next was the rasta pasta with oxtails, plantains, and steamed veggies. The sides were standard. The rasta pasta itself was okay, but when you mix it with the oxtail sauce *chef's kiss* SO GOOOD! My mouth still waters thinking about this combo Totally recommend this dish!

Mind you , I came here for lunch so I have no idea what the dinner service is like. I do know there seems to be a steady customer-base coming from the city buildings across the street, so good for them. For lunch I had the jerked chicken meal which was dry and appeared to be pre-packaged. My co-worker had the same experience with his meal. I wish them luck but not sure I would return. BB BB

Mark, the owner, was a great guy and the food was phenomenal. He even gave my buddy and I a sample while we waited for our BBQ and Jerk Chicken. The food came out surprisingly fast too. Atmosphere was really nice too with beautiful artwork and ambiance. I will without a doubt be back for the food and service. My wife is an event planner too and I'm going to suggest she work with Mark for her next event for catering.

Came here this past Friday for an open mic comedy event, and AVERY did a wonderful job setting up the thing and picking some funny folks, dude got jokes himself, too! The food was amazing! Literally the best Caribbean food in SJ, YEAH I SAID THAT. Yooo the oxtail melted in your mouth, the chicken from the chicken wings fell off the bone, their cucumber salad was a good touch with the rice!! SO MUCH FLAVOR AND JUICY AF. The beef patty was phenomenal, too! The plantain didn't shine as much, but their sauce/ gravy was SAUCEY and mouth watering. Good service, large servings, cute little spot and decor. Not sure how parking is because I walked here with the friends a couple blocks away.

For it being our first time here we didn't know what to expect, this gave very "home cooked meal" vibes. The rice was delicious & the chicken had lots of flavor. The place was also very clean and great customer service. It was nice to try something different.

Absolutely succulent dishes. I came to this place based on others reviews and it did not disappoint. All the items we ordered were full of flavor, especially the oxtails. Mouth watering and falling off the bones. I even ordered more to go. The restaurant is right across from the city Hall so the vibe is nice. Service was incredible. Mark was very attentive and very kind to us. Chicken pies were delicious too and I washed them down with the homemade hibiscus drink. I will return for sure when I am back in San Jose

We arrived at 6:30pm and the cafe is closed at 7:00pm. We ate fast! We ordered Bang Bang and Sunday Dinner, one Haitian and one Jamaican dish, along with beef Jamaican patty. We also received veggie and spinach patty and Jamaica festival bread. I love the Sunday dinner. Chicken and rice are very tasty. The grilled pork is not bad either, the sauce that came with the pork is excellent! I could hardly finish half of the portion. The beef patty is very tasty. Service is very friendly. We were the only seated guests but there were a few take out at 6:30pm. The place is clean and pretty quiet, a good place to have a conversation. Not sure about the lunch crowd. Overall, very pleased with this place. Will try the other stuffs next time we venture to San Jose.

The jerk chicken is out of this world delicious The person at the counter was very nice I ordered to go thd food was so good I forgot to take a picture but I will do so very soon I plan on returning

Excellent ! The oxtails were delicious. Curry chicken patties really good. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience! We will be back.

Ordered from here a few times now when I am downtown and the food has been consistently delicious. My go to's are the curried goat and oxtail. The meats are always juicy and succulent, coated with a flavorful curry sauce. The fried pork is also pretty good, definitely tender and comes with a nice sauce on the side to dip or pour all over. For the sides, I recommend the steamed veggies which consists of cabbage with some carrots and corn. I also really like their plantains but wish it was cut into slightly thinner pieces since it can be on the drier side. I've also tried their patties and recommend the beef and curry chicken. Portions are definitely decent and the quality is very good. Service has been a real hit or miss depending on who is there. Regardless, the food is good so I will still be coming back for more authentic Caribbean food.

This restaurant is consistent with portions, consistent with quality consistent with flavor, always good always hot and fresh. You don't have to be anyone special or an influencer to get a proper meal from this establishment.

Very friendly clerk. Ordering and prepaying done up front before finding a seat. I tried the jerk chicken and oxtail. Both the Bolt (jerk chicken) and Jamrock (oxtail) had enough spices to pack a flavorful punch but I thought the Jamrock was way too salty - could actually feel a blood pressure headache coming on. The pieces of plantains were a nice surprise and the rice (as well as steamed cabbage) that these entrees come with are quite flavorful. Simple and minimalistic interior with reggae music playing in the background. I saw the 4.5 stars on Yelp so I wanted to try it since there aren't too many Caribbean restaurants around.

I have been wanting to try this place and I'm soooo glad I came! I ordered the Shrimp Curry, today's special, and it is incredibly delicious. The rice and peas are simple yet flavorful so they balance well with the slightly salty and well seasoned curry. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the cabbage is defiantly cooked in a bone broth to get that depth of flavor. I also loved the vibe - small with good music and beautiful, colorful art. I will absolutely come here again

Just found the Best Jamaican Haitian Restaurant in San Jose! You have to bookmark this place if you're looking for authentic, made-from-scratch Jamaican dishes. Move aside competitors, there's a new boss in town! PS. be sure to throw in a Patty with your order! * Jamaican Beef Patty * Jerk Chicken Wings * Bold (Jerk Chicken) * Jamrock (Oxtail) * Island Tacos (Oxtail and Jerk Chicken) If you need catering, this place does party trays for large groups as well!

The food was amazing and service was impeccable. The vibe is awesome. Love the patties, especially the chicken curry! My friends also loved the Rasta pasta!! San Jose must try.

Came here on Saturday afternoon. Great time to go. The establishment is nice & clean. Definitely gives island vibes with the music. Played a song I forgot about & had on repeat afterwards. But anyway, I got the oxtail combo, with the steamed veggies, rice & peas, & plantains. Good portions. Very flavorful! The oxtails were moist & tender. I was full before I was finished, but kept finding my fork in my mouth until the food was all gone. Lol! Also received a free patty for checking in on Yelp! I got the chicken patty. So good! Can't forget to mention that I received great customer service. I appreciate you guys & look forward to returning!

Had a great lunch at Island Taste and the opportunity to meet the owner. We had a great conversation about Jamaica and his passion for good food, and it shows for sure on what I ate. The curry goat was extremely flavorful and tender. It had great flavors all the way through with a nice little bite at the end. If you're a fan of curry and spice this is a can't miss dish. The oxtail was also amazing and full of flavor. Extremely tender and melt in your mouth feel and if you're in the neighborhood you should not pass by without stopping in for some fresh and delicious food made with love and authentic flavors. I'm looking forward to my next visit to try the Jamaican patties and the brown stew Snapper.

Was craving some carribean, and coming from toronto, we have pretty particular tastes when it comes to jamaican. We really enjoyed the beef patty, which isnt the easiest to find around here, and reminded us of home (4/5). The jerk was okay, tender meat and flavorful seasoning, but was lacking any heat (2.5/5). They were out of curry goat so we subbed for the fried pork, which we enjoyed more than we expected, really jucy pork and flavorful sauce. (4/5) The oxtails were a bit disapointing as they're my favorite, not as much flavour as I'd like, but tender. (3/5) Plantains were dry. The owner was very friendly, and the food came out very quick, and portions are HUGE. We ate less than half of what we ordered and were stuffed.

I had the oxtail plate and the jerk chicken plate & let me tell you, it was BOMB! The meat was sooo tender and the flavor was great. The lady at the front gave us great recommendations. It gave a lot of Caribbean island vibes & I loved it!!

My brother brought me here during my visit, and I felt like I was whisked away to the islands. The food was exceptional, and the service was incredibly warm and inviting. You could truly taste the love in every dish.

I got their special of the day, which was shrimp curry that shii was fire as fuk. I definitely guarantee you will enjoy the food. I also got Rasta Pasta one day that also was fire. Please tell your friends about it. You would definitely not be disappointed.

I came back for lunch and was so happy that things were still great. I was surprised to realize the portions may have even gotten bigger? Now that's not something you regularly find at a restaurant. My Stir It Up jerk tofu was so tasty and since the portions were huge I also had it for dinner. Tons of tofu. Rice and beans. Plantains and a picked salad on the side. So so good! They were busy for lunch which is great to see. The food comes out quickly and everyone is very friendly. Check them out when you are downtown.

Ordered the Jamrock plate, the jerk chicken wings, and a spinach patty to go. I sat at one of the outside tables and ate my patty while waiting for my order to be ready. That spinach patty was SO delicious, perfectly crispy outside and I could not get enough of the spinach filling. Before I was done with my patty, my order was ready and they were kind enough to bring it outside to me! The Jamrock (oxtail) plate literally melted off the bone, and the flavor was delicious. I felt like the rice was okay, but it was missing some kind of wow factor. I didn't like the (pickled?) cucumber as it was too sour for me, but the fried plantain was sweet and delicious. I feel like maybe this jerk chicken flavor was not for me. I have had jerk chicken before but I thought this one was a little too salty/the flavor was too strong, and not balanced enough even when I ate it with the rice. I also wish the chicken was more tender and juicy -- definitely a little dry. I think there's potential here so maybe I will try some other dishes next time. Quick turnaround for my order and vibes in the restaurant were great.

Let me begin by emphasizing that portion sizes should not be taken lightly. Honestly, I managed to get four meals out of one order. Yes, you read that correctly! So, this 4-star review is not solely based on the food but also on my ability to transform it into a mini feast, providing excellent value for money. Let's talk wings. I went for the jerk chicken wings, and let me tell you, they're not your average wings. These babies were big, like "did-they-come-from-a-pterodactyl" big. And the taste? It's a rollercoaster of flavors. It's not too spicy, but they sneak in this little kick at the end that's like a surprise party for your taste buds. Now, onto the oxtails. They were a bit like my jokes--dry and lacking flavor. Maybe they had a bad day; who knows? But fear not, because here comes the hero of the meal: the steamed veggies! I know, who would've thought? The steamed cabbage and veggies were the real stars. The seasonings were like a symphony in my mouth. In conclusion, if you're looking for wings that make you question the laws of physics and veggies that steal the show, this place has you covered. Go for the wings; stay for the veggie magic!

The food is very tasty, the restaurant is clean, and nice service! 100% recommend it!

I believe the Brotha's name in the front is Mark. He was very kind and welcoming as it was our first time eating and we came fairly close to closing hours ! Mark still allowed us to order and dine in. Our favorite was the oxtails and jerk chicken. The rice and peas was dry and lacked flavor. So did the plantains. But the meats were on point ! We will be back !

My second time here. I was not impressed with the food. The portions are pretty decent. The jerk chicken was dry like it was previously cooked and reheated. The service was good. The food came pretty fast. The restaurant is small, but clean with good music.

saw a comedy show tonight.... the comics were very entertaining. I ordered the curried chick peas, basmati rice, steamed veggies and fried plantain.... the food was decent.... but what I thought was going to be the star of the night.... Macaroni and cheese was pretty awful.... not sure how the cheese on top got so hard and the noodles were flavorless.....service was great, staff was very pleasant and the vibe is super small but clean.... Food definitely needs an upgrade

I never had Caribbean food so I decided to try it and was, sadly very disappointed. The flavors were not the problem, the chicken was extremely dry. I had to dig through the fat, skin and all kinda gobbily goop to find the jerk chicken.The curry chicken,I didn't taste anything that was curry flavor, i guess theirs might be different, i dont know. The plantain was disappointing also, I've had plantains from Cuban restaurants and this one had no flavor and it was dry, could hardly swallow it. The salad with cucumber, onion and carrots had no flavor and the type of cucumber they use, the skin is very hard. I was really expecting to like this since some reviews said it was authentic.

This was my first time trying this type of food & fell in love with it, when I first walked in I knew it was going to be tasty. The vibe was definitely there & the music they had playing was a plus ! The owner came out and talked with me, great food/customer service. Will be coming back soon !

really good jamacain food here, the goat curry aka Kingston is made very well here unlike another popular spot "back a yard" they're goat curry is very oily and it's mostly bones and fat less meat. the goat here has more meat and has miniscule oil. the sides were good like my cucumbers were very well dressed and refreshing. and i love how they seperate the sides from the main in the to go container. one issue I hope they fix in the future is the fact that they mash the plantians.. I like mine fried whole. other than that this place is worth the try.

Came here prior to a Sharks game and was very excited to try it. We were greeted as we walked in and she was nice and helpful. We ordered the island juice, jamrock and Sunday dinner. Was hoping to order the jerk chicken, but they said they were out. As we were ordering a pickup came in for jerk chicken, lol. Lucky them, they got the last one. The food was impressively flavorful and the island juice was an infusion of hibiscus and ginger, which we liked. If you're a ginger lover than I'd say go for it. If you don't like ginger stay away from the island juice. The inside decor was cute and gave Island vibes. With all these things we liked then why the 2 stars? I shall share. The Sunday dinner, which is fried chicken, wasn't fresh. It had good flavoring, but they served old fried chicken that was luke warm and soggy. The fried plantain were also old. They were old, cold, dry and chewy. Now let's be real, this was an intentional act by the kitchen. No and or if's about it. Hence, the 2 stars.