The Island Spot

Love the Jamaican food here! It has become one of our most favorite eateries. The service can be a bit slow when it gets busy, but I promise you it's worth the wait. I highly recommend you visit this authentic joint if you're in the mood for a taste of jerk or curry chicken or better yet, oxtail!

The Island Spot is a solid Jamaican restaurant that we stumbled upon while shopping. Plenty of parking to be found outside. Patio seating is available. Great interior color with beautiful vibrations and frequencies. Felt like home when stepping into this restaurant. Shout out to all my West Indians! Love the musical sayings on their wall paying tribute to reggae music and legends. Sasha our server was friendly, accommodating and nice. She was playing the gospel jams on a Sunday! Thank you for the playlist. The Menu had many good selections to choose from. We ate outside on their front patio. Wife and I decided to share a plate with two proteins: fried fish with pickled veggies and curry chicken with rice n peas and cabbage. Food was good. Quality flavor with a homemade feel. It hit the spot for us hungry shoppers. Full bar with many cocktail selections. Rum is the name of the game in the islands. Love to come back here again and explore more of the menu when I am back in town.

I visited The Island Spot in Carrollton today in celebration of Jamaican Emancipation Day, and I was blown away by the experience! They had a stew peas special for the occasion, and let me tell you—it was absolutely delicious! 😋 The portion was generous, the meat was tender and flavorful, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the plantains were sweet and golden. I also loved the fresh salad with avocado—it added the perfect balance to the meal. Not only was the food authentic and well-seasoned, but the presentation was beautiful (even in a to-go box!), and the service was exceptional. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, it truly felt like a little piece of Jamaica in Texas. 🇯🇲 Big up to The Island Spot for celebrating our culture with love and flavor. I’ll definitely be back soon!

If you’re looking for authentic Jamaican flavors with an island vibe, The Island Spot is the place. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm hospitality that makes you feel right at home. The atmosphere is vibrant, since we dined on Sunday after church, the gospel music was on point. The food was absolutely outstanding! We had the Curry Chicken with rice & peas and cabbage, Brown Stew Chicken with rice and peas & cabbage and a beef patty with coco bread. The chicken was falling off the bones. It was so good we placed a to go order for dinner. The rich, flavorful gravy had us savoring every bite. Our server Marlow provided top-notch service. He was friendly, attentive and made some great recommendations. The expedient service, the vibe and delicious cuisine delivered an unforgettable Caribbean experience. Can’t wait to go back!🏝️🔥

We had such a great experience at this Jamaican restaurant for my hubby’s birthday lunch. The food was fresh, flavorful, and full of authentic taste, and the bread pudding was amazing!! As you can see in the picture, we devoured it. What really stood out was the service. Our server, Marlo, went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and taken care of. He was attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. And just found out that he also made the bread pudding! OMG!! It’s rare to find both amazing food and excellent service in one place, but this spot delivered both. I’ll definitely be coming back and asking for Marlo!

Today's wait longer than expected for not busy at the time. I thought possibly a good thing because maybe the food is been made fresh. I ordered Ackee and Saltfish. I was surprised at how small the serving size was for the price, pic included. Server seems preoccupied with his conversation with fellow employee then his phone. I rated this place in the middle because I had better service earlier in the week and the Jerk Pork meal tasted okay even though again the serving size was still surprising.

The food was not bad but it was not hot it came out warm. My drink was too sweet. We ordered key lime pie for dessert to go and the presentation was not there. I haven't been here in quite awhile so I can say it didn't taste as good as before. Our waiter was nice and attentive. Maybe better luck next time.

I wanted to love this place but my oxtails were flavorless! My rice was basic and cabbage cold in many spots like the food was reheated. As a Jamaican, I know what Jamaican food should taste like and this missed the mark. Oxtails should have a lot of flavor from being seasoned overnight the very least. These came out super quick and lacked every ounce of what a delicious Jamaican style oxtail should be. The Jamaican mule was very delicious. I would have to try another dish but I was only in Dallas for the weekend and wanted oxtails. Service was lackluster. Was left alone my entire meal and the check was then given to me. I wanted dessert but the waitress disappeared, welp!