The Islands

Caribbean restaurant · Crown Heights

The Islands

Caribbean restaurant · Crown Heights

671 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Highlights

Jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail, mac & cheese

671 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Get directions

theislands.getsauce.com

@the_islands_restaurant

$20–30 · Menu

@infatuation

The Best Caribbean Food In Crown Heights & Bed-Stuy - New York - The Infatuation

"Another Brooklyn institution that expanded to a larger space with outdoor seating, The Islands is always there for you when you want a plate of traditional food that tastes fresh from the Yard. The Islands serves up Jamaican classics ranging from oxtail to escovitch fish, jerk and curry chicken. When we hosted food influencer collective @ladieswhomeat, they couldn’t get enough of the fall-off-the bone oxtail with rice and peas, stewed cabbage, sweet plantains and quickly discovered why roti is best when ordered from a Trinidadian or Guyanese establishment. Next on my must-try list is the jerk lamb, jerk shrimp, and mac and cheese." - shelley worrell 31

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/best-caribbean-food-crown-heights-bed-stuy

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@eater

5 Black-Owned NYC Spots to Support This Summer | Eater

"Aptly named the Islands, this Prospect Heights restaurant serves Caribbean specialty dishes. You can find jerk chicken on the menu, but other must-try items include oxtail stew served with rice and peas and jumbo shrimp topped with a savory coconut sauce. Best of all, it’s BYOB and walk-in friendly." - Vox Creative

https://www.eater.com/ad/maps/black-owned-restaurants-new-york

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@eater

5 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in NYC - Eater NY

"For a neighborhood Caribbean joint: Just on the border of Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, the reboot of The Islands epitomizes Caribbean food in the area. When the restaurant opened in its new bigger space, the menu grew, too. All the jerk classics and oxtails are exceptional, but don’t sleep on the mac and cheese." - Eater Staff

https://ny.eater.com/2018/1/5/16853638/things-to-do-nyc

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@juan

Jerk chicken and oxtail.

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@zooobair

Best Jamaican spot for curry goat

Brooklyn

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Wendy F.

Google

Came here with five others for an early Saturday night dinner and they were able to accommodate us easily. The food was gooooood. Everything was well-seasoned and flavorful without being overly salty. All of the meat dishes were tender. Everyone loved their dishes and agreed the food was worth coming back for!

tolu opeewe

Google

My friends and I meant to eat at the se7en next door but the kitchen was closed for the night so we were heading to the diner around the corner. Pete popped his head out the window and offered us some food. Pete made is three huge platters of jerk chicken rice and peas and cabbages. Chris the bartender made us a really strong drink, not sure of the name. Food was amazing, the owner Jahmal was very inviting and willing to accommodate us. Great restaurant!

Nat T.

Google

Pleasant neighborhood spot where you feel like walking in to your aunt’s house for a meal. This restaurant offers only indoor seating with paid street parking in front and free parking in surrounding area. Upon entering, we were told to seat ourselves. Our waiter is friendly and makes good recommendation. Food came out quickly, tasty, and is great portion. For 3 adults + 1 kid, we ordered 2 entrees and 2 appetizers and it was enough food. The restaurant also offers a variety of Jamaican Soda and we enjoyed the ginger beer! Overall, an authentic meal in a relaxing vibe.

TONIA CHAMPAGNE

Google

Nice atmosphere. Music was on point and the food was Delicious 😋. My first time there and I'm looking forward to going back. Server was very helpful and the Chef actually came out to ask us how everything was. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Brooklyn NY. I'll be back again real soon.

Google

This establishment offers excellent food. We decided to try several items from the menu, and while some dishes stood out more than others, overall, the food was enjoyable. The service we received was decent, although there was an issue with the timing of our order. Surprisingly, our food arrived later than that of customers who arrived after us, even though we had placed our order before them. It's unclear how the kitchen operates, as this was an unexpected occurrence. Among all the dishes we tried, the curry goat and oxtail stood out as our favorites. Their flavors and preparation were particularly satisfying.

alain ayoub

Google

Best jerk chicken I’ve ever had in my life. Not too spicy and so flavorful I had to leave her review. Thank you. Bless.

Hsin Yi Wei

Google

Our friend brought us to The Islands and she said it’s her favorite Caribbean Cuisine in the neighborhood. The decor is humble, simple and wide-spaced with plenty of seating. There are limited but signature options on the menu. We got Ox Tail with Rice & Bean, Curry Chicken with Steamed Veggies and Salad with Jerk Chicken. The portion was huge with a reasonable price and we left a lot to go. Food was amazingly delicious, especially the jerk chicken, which was extremely tender and juicy. We also were impressed by their rice & bean, surprisingly appetizing and smelled so great.

Patrick Lupinski

Google

This was one of my favorite spots when I used to live in Crown Heights 15 years ago. I tried to order tonight to share with my boyfriend how amazing the food is only to have my order canceled 15 minutes after the estimated delivery window. No call or explanation. Just canceled. Sad.