The Island Spot

Review №1

Rating: 3

The one thing I would say, too small of a staff between the bar and the tables.You got two people handling food,drinks,and money between the bar and the tables. Nobody is washing their hands or wearing gloves, the cross contamination gotta stop.

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Food was ok, rice snd peas very bland which was disappointing

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Malo and Sasha are the STAPLE of this place. They are kind, personable, attentive, and helpful! They checked on me, and made me feel acknowledged and important. They made me feel like family! I love them and the Island Spot! Dine here!

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

This place finally has me fed up. The first time I ordered the jerk chicken and it was good but as I continued to order they just continuously going down hill. I tried the fried chicken and it s seasoned well but they gave me more bone than chicken. The second time I ordered the fried chicken it was burnt and it was on Uber. Lastly the times I have came in the establishment the workers have been rude and acted as if they didn t want to take care of me. Their brown stew chicken is mid too. Completely overrated and honestly just fed up. I tried to see the potential.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Great Caribbean cuisine good atmosphere and adult drinks

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Service. Not that good but the oxtails are the best around. EDIT:Service is better lol.. they even recognize me and welcome me back when I haven t been in awhile. Still has the best Jamaican food in the DFW

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

My daughter and I ate here for lunch and we ve been eating here every couple of weeks since. The flavor is just like someone who used to make this for us. The oxtails were tougher than I would like but they were still tasty. The server was very polite and the atmosphere was nice.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 1

I know darn well they did not charge me $18.95 for ackee & Salish and gave me this much. This is absurd!

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

So good ! Chicken amazing Yummy ! Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Food was amazing jerk chicken was falling off the bone best jerk chicken Ive ever had. A bit pricey though.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Was recommended by a friend to this restaurant, not disappointed whatsoever , seasoning on point gives accurate Jamaican traditional catering . Amazing

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Food was amazing ! Music and atmosphere was a vibe ! My Girls and I were in town and grabbed Brunch . A++

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

I love the food here Great atmosphere What a gwan Jamaica man Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 1

TERRIBLE SERVICE, everyone is very standoffish. Not welcoming at all, no smiles, very slow service. Took 3 hours to get our food. Then they tried to say it was the salmon that took so long, keep in mind it was smaller than my hand. Will NEVER come here again...

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

The first time I had jerk chicken was when I used to live in the Caribbean 8 years ago. There was a guy who sold jerk chicken from a wooden shack off the road in the mountains. It was so good I ate twice a week. Ever since then, I havent had jerk chicken like it until today. I lived in NYC and went to all the best jerk chicken shop and they were all very good but it wasnt the same. The ones in NYC taste more like chicken lattered in sweet BBQ sauce. THIS PLACE cooks jerk chicken exactly like how I had it. I had mine with a side of jerk sauce. The jerk sauce was incredible. I will definitely be a regular here from now on. Also the sides are HUGEE portions. love it.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

BEWARE! Do not use credit card or debit card. They will change the amount you paid in person and steal money that you did not agree on days later. Do not recommend!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Loved the oxtails gravy and plantains great drinks

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

The food was excellent and fresh the drinks were cold and delicious. Food was just the right amount Of spicy and the customer service was polite and Malo was very on top of his game. The chef was quick and on top of the orders wait time was very short, definitely would come back.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Absolutely loved the energy from the moment we walked in the door. I ordered jerk wings, fries, and beef patties!! The food was absolutely incredible. Hot and fresh and the meat was so tender

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Went to this location for the 1st time and I was very impressed with the ambiance a very beautiful interior very friendly employee i believe her name was Sasha who served me but begins with a S and the food was very good I had the jerk chicken and rice and peas with oxtail gravy and mango juice and everything was delicious so I highly recommend anyone to give them a try for some delicious jamaican food and I am a Jamaican as well so I do critique other Jamaican food too a higher standard if its not up to my moms home cooking and it did not disappoint!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Food was great 10/10. I ordered the oxtail, would definitely be back

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Such a vibe will def be back again! The servers were so sweet

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Marlo was the best food was amazing customer service was the best my birthday was amazing!

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

This place is really good , I liked all the flavors . One thing I don t lime is big oxtails but I guess that s just my preference as the flavor was good.

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

I used to go here often . I came and got food a few months ago it wasn t too hot so I took a break . Today I Uber curry chicken and it taste literally like water . Like I had to add my own seasonings to my food water . Will not be coming back . SN my man is Jamaican . I know how real Jamaican food taste like .

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The food and the customer service was such a vibe!!! I got the jerk chicken and waffles!!! So good! Definitely on my favorites list for Caribbean food!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

Food is fine, but way over priced. $41 for nachos and a couple of drinks is insane

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Great food will be going back the vibe is awesome

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

The oxtail was undercooked and bland. I ended up throwing it away.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

You will definitely enjoy the food at The Island Spot! The staff is friendly and welcoming. Everything is so delicious

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

I love this spot

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

The food here is absolutely delicious!! We had a little bit of everything. Oxtails were my favorite of all. Great service and atmosphere. Cant wait to go back again. Thank you!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Let me tell you something! If you haven t eaten here yet, you are missing out!! I had the brown stew chicken and jerk oxtail meal. It was amazing! The servers were extremely friendly and make my trip to Dallas worthwhile! I ll be back for my rum punch next trip!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

It took 20 mins for a server to even acknowledge I was sitting at the bar. I placed my food order at 4:18pm (on the way to the restaurant) only to get to the restaurant and still wait 45 mins. The food isn t bad but if this is the norm for service, I won t be back. Also the parking is horrible.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

I have this food before and it was good . I liked the oxtail so I decided to try it again. The oxtail was tough ( under cook)and difficult to bite into. I am a Jamaican so I know what this is suppose to taste like. We brought it to the managers attention and she noted that they don t cook oxtail to fall of the bone. We requested to have fry chicken instead of the oxtail as my young son would be able to enjoy it instead. I am not sure if it was a punishment but the chicken was fried so dry it was difficult to chew. My son and I were unable to eat the meal and had to trash it . We had to end up getting some else to eat. This is my last meal at this spot.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

Mango juice was definitely sunny d quality; watered down and tasteless. The pineapple fruit alcohol drink was even worse. Watered down and tasteless. The food size was horrible. Cabbage was tasteless. To spend $100 and be so disappointed. No napkins were given throughout. I guess if youre not going to wash your hands after your meal, youre screwed

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Excellent delicious Venezuelan food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

FOOD WAS GREAT!! Roger is on POINT this is the best Island Spot to me.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 2

I wasnt impressed, and I wont be back. I ordered the Oxtails and they were sweet rather than savory. I guess they use brown sugar. If you like sweet oxtails, this is the place for you

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Great place love the atmosphere and everything even the live music

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The food was so good and customer service was fire

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

Worst jerk wings ever ! Jerk is not bbq crab cakes tasted fishy

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

We enjoyed our recent dining experience at The Island Spot-Carrollton. Everyone in my party ordered the Island Sampler so we could try a variety of items. The coconut shrimp and beef patties were great! The bbq wings were ok. I prefer whole wings vs. wingettes. We tried the bread pudding but did not care for it. We went with the mango cheesecake and it was good. Great service and island music playing created a nice vibe.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

OMG. I am so disappointed. I went to the Carrollton location yesterday evening and ordered the fried chicken and curry chicken. The side of spinach I ordered was too salty, the fried chicken looked and tasted like it had been fried earlier and then refried again. It was so hard and dry. I wont be back sadly.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

This place has some of the best Caribbean food around. They are extremely consistent. The oxtails and stewed chicken are definitely where it s at.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

The beef patty was great in taste and flavor. It was just flat. I had the curry goat which was good, just a bit more salty than I would ve liked. Went well with the sides though! I had a pineapple mimosa with my meal. Would just get the pineapple juice next time.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

Let me start by saying the food was great I have no complaints about the flavor or the portion of the food. However upon walking into the restaurant I almost left, because I was not greeted it took a while for someone to acknowledge my presence and it was not busy at the time Then after being seated I waited 17 minutes before anyone came to take my order, the waitress never stopped to see if we needed anything the entire visit, someone from the bar came and took my order. Then it took another 42 minutes to receive the actual food.. I dont know if they had to catch the chicken and pluck it but that seems like it awful long time. Then the waitress actually came to the table and gave me my check, after waiting about 10 minutes I just got up and went to the register to pay. At that point the waitress was throwing her coworkers under the bus by telling me how theyre not helping her. That may or may not be true, Im not sure, but I also dont care as a customer. That should be handled discreetly, not with me. Based on my experience I would never eat inside again but based on the that the food was delicious I might consider ordering to go..... maybee

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

I recently visited The Island Spot and had a great experience! The bartender, Sasha was excellent. She provided friendly service and mixed delicious drinks. I highly recommend stopping by and trying out their Jamaican cuisine.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Went here for Sunday brunch with a friend, and everything from the service, food, and drinks was nothing short of amazing. Sasha our server was the best she was attentive, and friendly. She made sure our orders came out perfect. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough check it out for your self. Definitely ask for Sasha she will take of you to the fullest.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

I ordered the jerk chicken wings and fries. The wings were clearly cooked a couple of days ago and reheated, and they did not have any flavor at all. My partner ordered a chicken sandwich and, as it was explained to me, the meat used in the sandwich was drumstick meat. Cool. Too bad it had a bone in it. The server-bartender-host replaced my meal with proper jerk chicken which was absolutely delicious. I woulda left this review at that but my partner ended up vomiting when we got home. I used to enjoy eating here a couple of years ago and dont have quality issues like this, and I think any restaurant that has the gall to take your money and serve you old, vomit inducing food needs to reassess things. Oh and dont get me started on how the wings and fries are listed on lunch specials where it says it comes with two sides but that doesnt apply to the winds and fries

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 1

We can run tonight and ordered to go from the bar. Service was lazy. I had the waitress read back our order and it was still wrong when we got home. I asked for spinach and was given tasteless cabbage. The rice and beans are dry with no flavor. The jerk pork was dry and tough. Won t be eating here again.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 1

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Amazing. I am definitely coming back. I truly feel like the food was good. The staff was friendly. And the atmosphere was nice. Drinks were so good. A nice authentic Jamaican restaurant.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

The bad service and long wait is most definitely NOT worth it. Went in at a decent time, they weren t busy. After not being greeted, given a menu, or water I still decided to try them. Ended up trying the oxtails because of the reviews and was highly disappointed. No flavor at all. Waited over an hour for under seasoned oxtails and gritty rice.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

They have a very good menu, and the food is amazing. Make sure you book a reservation in advance if you have a large party.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Eating here is a MUST each time we re in town!!! We moved to Colorado and dearly miss having this place down the street, lol. Super cute, chill ambiance. Meat falls off the bone. Superb flavors. Our go-to s are Jerk Chicken and Brown Stew. & a Painkiller to drink, of course Love this spot!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

have been ordering takeout from this place for years out of convenience because it s close by but the food quality is inconsistent, they frequently mess the order up, and have never been friendly. I guess if you catch them on a good day it s ok but there s better jamaican food in DFW. today I get home to find that the beef patty I ordered was just a piece of stale bread. when I called for a $4 refund the guy said he needed proof (something I ve never had a restaurant ask for). I offered to send a pic but he said he has no way to receive it and I d have to drive back up there with it and show them. not worth my time but here s your proof.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Nice relaxing atmosphere in this restaurant. Prices are very reasonable. Bartender Roger is awesome.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Jerk chicken is phenomenal even without the sauce! Cabbage is an immediate go to as a side. I recommend it as a double side actually. Bartender is cool

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Enjoyed everything from appetizers and the main entrée. The jerk wings very flavorful and spicy. Fried dumpling highly recommended beef patty was pretty good also . For the entrée I had the stew chicken and fish both flavor filled along with the cabbage and rice and peas which where excellent. The rum bread pudding was good not to strong but you could taste the depth of flavor I will return again when Im in the mood for Jamaican food.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Omg I am so happy I finally found authentic Jamaican food. It brought me back to my childhood. The oxtail fell of the bone, the rice and peas was made to perfection. The beef pattie was delicious. I can go on and on. You have to try it. My favorite Jamaican spot in Dallas.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Loved it this was our 1st time ever trying it & will be eating more. I had fried dumplings, jerk chicken, chicken stew, spinach, & rice/beans. My husband had fried chicken, cabbage, & salad. I also had a sample of the goat stew & it was AMAZING! Omg everything was DELICIOUS, especially the spinach lol the flavor was mouth watering so I only took a pic of my fried dumplings cause I had already ate everything up before I thought abt a pic lol

Date: 6 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 1

Date: 6 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

We ordered the oxtails, plantain, peas, rice and cabbage. The plantains, rice and gravy were excellent but the oxtails were kind of chewy. The fried coconut shrimp, meat pie and chicken was delicious. The bread pudding was good as well. Our waitress was very friendly so we ll definitely go back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

The food is terrible, I used to come to this restaurant 4 years ago and the food was 10/10 but now the food is served cold, the oxtail is hard and they make it too sweet, the peas and rice is overcooked and it taste horrible.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

4/5 I really enjoyed this Jamaican spot. The casual and laid back atmosphere was great as well as the service. The drinks were good, so was the food. I had cocoa bread, stew chicken, cabbage, rice and peas. I enjoyed the food minus the cocoa bread (I wish it was sweeter). My meal was around $30. I ll definitely be back and next time with my family. Check it out!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Went there for happy hour, and food, drinks, and customer service were all great! Will definitely be back!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Wow, this place is awesome! The Jerk Chicken there is the BEST in DFW areas. Not forgetting the famous Mama Joyces Oxtail, simply the most delish.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

#1 In service. As soon as you walk in the door, you re greeted by a attendee who escorts you to your table. The food was served quickly and absolutely delicious

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 2

Date: 6 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 1

This place is so fraud. I ordered my food 2 hours prior to coming I get there its still not done I wait 45 mins and they give me ox tails hard as a rock I call to complain and they yell at me saying I should have waited longer. Said they would give my money back. Liars never gave it the manager wanted to argue. But I am reporting you to better business bureau and the health inspector you guys are fraud the food is nasty and the attitudes are worse. Go to aldeez or JS international better food better customer service and again the food is actual fire.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 2

NEVER AGAIN!!!!! food is under seasoned VERY overrated waiter was NOT friendly

Date: 7 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Food was awesome,service was great the music was just right!!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Love the food!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 2

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Great staff food off da chain and very clean business well staffed$$$

Date: 7 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Everything was delicious!! Service was excellent! I will be back!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

Oxtails to big only 3 came on my the plate for 25 dollars n was rude about changing it to smaller pieces overall rating 2 out of 10 won t recommend n will not be goin back

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 1

Oxtails was nasty

Date: 8 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

The oxtail was okay not the best but not the worst , rice was a little crunchy . The lady at the bar was really nice .

Date: 8 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

Not real jerk chicken

Date: 8 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Love the food, the chicken enchiladas, the cream spinach, the corn. Enjoy it every time

Date: 8 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

I used to be a regular customer at a Jamaican restaurant in DFW and it was one of my favorite places to dine. However, during my recent visit after a long time, I was disappointed by the quality of the food. I ordered an oxtail platter and a Jerk Chicken platter, but the rice was overcooked, the cabbage was soggy and overly sweet, the oxtail was too sweet, and the jerk chicken was dry. I believe they may have a new cook. I hope they can improve the quality of their food and bring back the flavors that made me love their restaurant in the first place. In the meantime, I would recommend Ronald Jamaican Chicken in Irving as an alternative. Their food is amazing and worth every penny.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Its the best food I eat plus Im form Jamaica

Date: 8 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 1

Ive been here about 6 times. The first time I was there, it was good. I received ok service, but the food was good. Every other time Ive gotten my food to go and it had been trash. The patties are always overcooked. Ive never in life had coco bread as hard as theirs. The wings are slimey, the plantains are hit and miss. I asked for extra gravy on the side. They gave me a regular portion of gravy on the aide with no gravy on my stewed chicken. When I walked in, I was not greeted. I tipped 10 bucks just to be nice on a pick up order. I was not shown my food upon pickup. Its just not the same as my first visit. I told everyone about this place just for them to go and have a bad experience. I dont know what the issue is but they need fix it. Until then Ill be going to Rolands in Irving. Its OK but even at ok its 3x better than the island spot. Smh because I know they can do better. After throwing the coco bread up against the wall to show my wife how hard it was I actually ate some of the $70 worth of food I bought and the rice and peas were sweet for some reason. The cabbage, patties, plantains, tasted old. The stew was runny which is unusual. Everything tasted different. Im never coming here again

Date: 8 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 1

Real Talk on The Island Spot Been hittin up The Island Spot for like six years now, thinkin it might get better, but nah, its just been a letdown every time. Im Jamaican American, grew up in Miami, so I know whats up with real good food. This place? Its nothing like Miami and straight up disrespects Jamaican food. First off, the service is straight trash. Youd think theyd at least be chill, but nah, they act like they don t even wanna be there. Every time I go, its like they competing for who can care less. Now, lets talk about the food. Man, its just dry and sad. Beef patties? Overcooked every single time. And the chicken, they keep burning it. Like, come on, burnt chicken aint jerk chicken. And them drinks? Just average, nothing special. I really dont get how they have anything beyond 2 stars AT BEST!!. Feels like its gotta be from folks who aint ever had ANYTHING NEAR real Caribbean food. As someone who knows what real Jamaican food is supposed to taste like, The Island Spot 100,000% ain t it (unless you re looking for disappointment every single time). However, if you are looking for GOOD Caribbean food, please AVOID THIS PLACE so that you do not misjudge this ABSOLUTE TRASH for actual Caribbean. Try someplace else.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

Sub-par Jamaican cuisine.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 3

I visited on Saturday and ordered jerk chicken. I went at a time when there was a lull in customers. The place is small but was practically empty. Jerk chicken was just OK. I had to scrap off what seemed to me an unusual amount of black char from the skin. The jerk sauce was insanely hot. The sides were unimpressive. The peas and rice were pretty dry as if they were leftovers that had been re-heated, spinach was mushy, over-salted and greasy. Maybe I went at the wrong time or just used to something more where I come from.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 1

It just wasnt the quality of service, Im not accustomed to with the one on Jefferson. The food was cold even though waited 17 mins before food arrived. Then 20 dollars for a 6oz drink with a hint of rum. Very dissatisfied by all means. Ill stick to Jefferson one

Date: 9 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

Oxtails was nasty and faty and didnt have any meat on them. Just go wincos and buy a pack and cook them your self

Date: 9 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

It was my husband and mines first time visiting this restaurant and we already cant wait to go back! The service is excellent! We went for lunch during a weekday and we were seated right away. Our server, Sasha, greeted us as soon as we arrived, provided us with the drink menu and gave us some time to look at the lunch menu and decide what we wanted. Their drink menu is INCREDIBLE - a book in itself it has so many options! I had the hardest time deciding what I wanted and asked Sasha for her recommendation. Im always looking for something strong, but not too sweet, and she recommended the Flaming Hurricane and it was perfect! Not too much ice to water it down so I only needed one drink to get the feeling I was looking for ;-). My husband and I decided to order the platter as an appetizer and got the jerk wings, beef patty and fried plantains. They were all absolutely amazing - perfect seasoning without being greasy or too saucy. I would absolutely recommended going during lunch time. Their meals come with two sides so you get more bang for your buck. I was in the mood to be adventurous so I got the goat curry with spinach and rice and beans. The sides were outstanding - I really enjoyed the spinach. The goat curry had a great flavor (my husband will order it when he returns), but it was a tiny bit too salty for me. It did not stop me from eating it all though...lol. My husband wanted to try a variety of options so he got the 3 meat platter with jerk chicken, brown stewed chicken and fish fillet. He enjoyed everything on his plate. I was very impressed with the authentic ambiance inside the restaurant and our server, Sasha, was so pleasant, helpful and patience. If you enjoy Jamaican food you CANNOT go wrong but heading to The Island Spot!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Sasha was a wonderful waitress! Food was amazing and drinks were great. We had the Oxtail, chicken curry and jerk chicken. All were flavorful and delicious. Sasha was great in helping us decide the heat of our meals. Coconut shrimp appetizer and the Beef patty were a good start to our night. Try the Kingston Tea, it s sneaky.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

This place is amazing. Has an amazing at fear atmosphere cool service, good food, good drinks, good vibes great place to hang out. Well not really but great place to eat. How about that get something to eat

Date: 9 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Delicious food!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

The best Jerk Chicken in Dallas!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Godddddamnnnn this food was delicioso!!! The spice level down to the seasonings. My entire family and I had a huge food coma afterwards lol and the leftovers hit the same exact way !

Date: 10 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Thank you Sasha for for the amazing service and thank you for the extra gravy lol ill be back next week for my anniversary celebration 15 of us so be ready lol

Date: 10 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Mi nah lie this restaurant is clean and have nice vibes mi love it

Date: 10 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Food good

Date: 10 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 2

From the rude person that answered the phone when calling to see if they were open (shouldve known). To the guy that seated us and wanted me to seat dang near on my sisters lap. I didnt want my back to the door so he try to seat me where he wanted when I didnt move he left the menu at the other table where I didnt want to seat and walked off. Whats the problem we were 3 of the 5 customers that was in there. Hes rude he must be the nephew as to why hes greet customers as the first impression. He needs to be in the back making fresh Now to the food. Being a Caribbean myself you know when food is old. Old and barely warm. Not even the plantains was made that day. Couldnt have. Pea and rice was dry and old. No thyme, herbs, nothing. Curry goat old not made in the last 24 hours. Just in a big pot thats not even on simmer. Throw food in the microwave at least. Cabbage was fresh. Our server was deligthful. She was very patient with me I was so indecisive. Im pretty sure all this food is in a big pot being scooped out. Im sure Mama Joyce is no longer cooking bc yeah. Thats the fastest island food ever came out. Goodness. Oh yeah music was good. Parking: Parked in the front didnt have an issue but it is in a plaza.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Oxtails are great! Customer service is excellent. Young lady on the register has an outstanding personality Food was awesome!!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Great food. I love the oxtail meat falling off the bone, and the young lady who helped me was very polite, so my overall experience was great. And you can t say that about a lot of Caribbean restaurants

Date: 10 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

The food was yummy.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Ok, we weren t immediately impressed as it took quite a while for the wait staff to notice our arrival and get drink orders but, it seemed another person came on shift and got this under control. The food was worth the wait. I ordered the goat curry, it was spicy, and had great depth of flavor. The meat fell off the bone. Saffron rice was also delicious. Would recommend this one with French fries to soak up the gravy. My husband ordered the two meat option, the jerk chicken and brown stew he only wanted it spicier. 100% would recommend for those looking for specific flavors, or to try something new!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 2

The food has good taste but has small portions. Very Americanized

Date: 11 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 2

I order for lunch through Doordash. This was my first time ordering from here and I REALLY WANTED TO like the food. I have not been able to find good Jamaican food in the area and didnt want to drive far for it. Oxtails- they hardly had any meat on them. There was more sauce thank meat. The sauce was ok, not bad the spinach and the vegetables are WONDERFUL. the Jerk Chicken- NO. It was not hot at all and my food was priority dropped off. It tasted old and parts were seasoned and parts were not. One piece I question if it was cooked all the way through and that should not be. Rice and peas- I usually love rice and peas and these were ok. There was a HUGE ball of hard rice in the middle of my rice that I had to throw away. Beef pie- it was ok. Again not hot. I really think the cooks should stop trying to cook so much food in advance. We can tell the difference. And let people wait for it to cook. I dont mind waiting for good for cooked to order

Date: 11 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Not any ole oxtails can get me hooked, I need the spices, texture and presentation to be pleasing. This is it. I don t live anywhere close to this restaurant, but make the drive with a smile. Definitely a must try!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

Firstly, there is a young man in this establishment with a very unpleasant attitude. Not welcoming at all. Also, whenever I order delivery from this place I receive old food. The food is never fresh!!! The plantains are old and stale. The curry and rice taste like left over food from the fridge that you warm up in the microwave. The patty is also disgusting! They also don t communicate if they don t have an item. I am sure the food is much better if you eat at the actual restaurant however people who order out should get quality food as well. Highly disappointed in this place. I will never waste my money here again. Ridiculous.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 1

First time I ordered food from here never been so disappointed My chicken was raw I called and talked to someone there that was not very pleasant very nice and I told him that my chicken was raw it was not fully cooked and then he got a attitude ask me if I could call back I said no cuz I was at work I was trying to eat lunch and he said he didnt have anyone here to deliver any food well I dont want anymore delivered I didnt want any more of your food. Because its half done I dont want any more raw food I would rather have my money back so he asked me about bringing the food back what if I had a way I would have picked it up myself thats why I did it through DoorDash so then he proceeds to tell me that I need to go through DoorDash and thats what I did

Date: 11 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

First time eating at this Jamaican In Texas restaurant, and I must say from the vibes to the amazing food and the flavors involved in making it! I will definitely recommend this place.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

The food was fantastic so flavorful and amazing delicious I ve driven by for years and regret not stoping In sooner. Service was great friendly staff! Cozy ambiance nothing fancy but comfortable, I really enjoyed the brown stew chicken and jerk chicken excited to try some other stuff!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

Food is good the portion size is kinda small for the price compared to other places. The service could be friendly and more inviting. The food is good just the portion size is why I gave 3 stars

Date: 11 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 3

Rice & Peas were dry and stale 2/10 Oxtails 7/10 Cabbage 8/10 The portion wasn t it, they gave me all bones and barely any meat. I don t think it worth the money, not coming back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

If you love pork try the jerk pork here..delicious

Date: 11 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Ordered curry goat, oxtail and jerk chicken for myself and family. I loved the curry goat. Wife complained Oxtails were salty. Jerk chicken was slightly burnt. Maybe Im biased because I havent had caribbean food in a long time.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

The ladies that work there aren t very friendly. Chicken was very dry, not tasty at all. The meat pie was cold. Very disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

The Ox Tails and Reggae Fruit Punch were delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

The food is moth watering

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

This place is amazing. We placed an online order and we expected to sit down and wait for it, but the food was ready in less than 10 minutes. The staff was kind and funny in the short time we were there. Driving home with this food was so bad because I was tempted to open it and just eat it then and there . The brown stew chicken was very savory with a rich sauce which complimented the fresh cabbage. For me, the star of the show was the curry chicken which was SO tender it just fell off the bone. The sauce was flavorful and the perfect consistency to eat with the well cooked rice. I need to come back here asap so I can try more things. Parking: There s a parking lot out front but it seems pretty full most of the time, we found a spot though.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

It was the first time i came to this location, the food was not good, the ox tail was still chewed, for 24 dollars the portion should be a bit more generous. This location is a one time visit only.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

I visit both locations quite often, and the food is always consistently delicious, and the drinks are prepared perfectly. Staff is kind and attentive Definitely a 10/10

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 4

Didnt like . Didnot get Jamaican food because of the spice. I got chicken tenders and they were fried too hard. Parking: Parking lot was too congested, with spaces too close and backing out of space was difficult .

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

We wanted to dine in but we did takeouts because it was before closing and craving Jamaican food and this was our order very unappetizing despite what the review says the rice was extremely dry and unappealing they didnt give no other sides anyhow we were extremely disappointed I guess lesson learned from this spot

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

To begin, the rice and peas had a flavor I can t forget.. a good one. The service was great and super quick. Good vibe, great food.

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 1

I came in to try their food for the first time and wanted to sit in they immediately questions us and said you said take out when I got a fact didn t say anything and kept staring us down making us feel unwelcomed food is bland and won t be coming back

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

When we walked into The Island Spot we were transported back to Jamaica. We returned a week ago from vacationing in Jamaica and fell in love with Jamaica, the food and people. I searched and searched for a Jamaican restaurant and found The Island Spot. We had curry chicken, Stew chicken, jerk chicken, curry goat and of course plantains. The food tastes like it was cooked in Jamaica. We love it. 5 Stars is not high enough. This place is now my new favorite restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

The food was great!!!! The service was awesome. Definitely going back Wheelchair accessibility: Able to move around in a wheelchair. If it is crowded then not so much. The place is small but does have wheelchair accessibility Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was great. The Jerk wings started our dinner. Really didnt need a meal after that. I got the Jerk chicken breast meal and my wife got the Curry goat. We both left well satisfied. We did make 1 mistake we didnt ask how much a gallon of lemonade was before we ordered it. Make sure you ask how much the gallon of lemonade is before you order it.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 1

Food was not good, got a jerk chicken plate. Rice and peas over cooked. Cabbage was the best thing on the plate. Jerk chick was not good, I felt that the skin on the chicken should of been cooked more, I pull the skin off the chicken was bland.. it s just a no! Went during lunch

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Food is always delicious

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 4

We wanted to try something new, and The Island Spot delivered! I had the jerk chicken, and my husband ordered the oxtails. Both were cooked to perfection and had a ton of flavor. The sauce with the jerk chicken was fruity and hot, so delicious. Our server was polite and attentive to our needs, but get this man some help! Same guy as bar tender and server for all tables is a lot for one person, although we were there earlier and didn t have to wait as long as some. Once food was ordered, it came out in a good window of time. We ll definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

we had curries both with tofu it is better to taste oxtail (their specialty) I think the cocktails were interesting, mine had rum and curacao :) people dont talk too much to each other but it was a good evening all the same

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 2

I ordered the oxtails I was giving a total of 5 but was only able to eat 2 of them because the other 3 the meat was tough. They were seasoned well but the amount that you pay for oxtails they should be tender and not have to be thrown away. Very disappointed

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Wow I can t believe my husband and I waited so long to try this place. This is some of the best food in carrollton. Fall off the bone jerk chicken!!! Rice is also amazing and plantains are yummy. Cocktails looked tasty but very expensive. We will keep coming back for the food!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Bomboclat! Amazing jerk salmon, jerk chicken, patties, cool people.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 3

Nachos were full of bones and marrow. Missing condiments you pay extra for. Either to-go portions are disappointing or overpriced. Not sure which one.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

Food was warm rice and beans was a little dry and cold long wait time hour+

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

I love this place good food wonderful music and the best customer service. The food is very authentic.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

Second time ordering Oxtails which were not as good as before including the portion size. The French fries were soggy probably a few more minutes would have done the job. I m big on consistency but I will continue to support this business. I just have one question are those really oxtails?

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Ive only been here once so I havent tried much but what I did have was very tasty. I ordered the beef pies which did have yellow crust. They were seasoned well a little spicy. And I also have some fried plantains. If you like plantains youll love these. They were perfectly cooked.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Roger is always professional, happy and polite. The food is outstanding. We always seem to go for the Oxtail and the curry goat, however, the appetizers are also amazing! I love the beef patties and the nachos. Even the drinks are tasty. You must try.thr Rum punch

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 2

I ordered ox-tails rice and the cabbage! The cabbage was hard and I received 1 oxtail with maybe a fork full of meat, the other two ox-tails was only bones . I also tipped my plate was a carry out! The waitress was wonderful!

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Loved the food from the island and this spot brought me back.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

Not as good as on the island, but still had good flavor.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Curry Shrimp w/ Spinach..The Curry was too watery no Flavor...* 2STARS*

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Jerk chicken was delicious rice & greens were on point and the sauce is very spicy hot

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 1

This food was mediocre at best. Ordered oxtails and I essentially got bones and fat and minimal meat with the exception of two pieces. Not impressed with the rice and peas or the cabbage either. Kind of a pricey lunch at $23. Wouldn t recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

The food here was delicious. I was at a conference and I found this place. I wish there was one near my house. Service was polite and food came out quick.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

The ox tail is always good, never a miss. Will be back tomorrow before my trip.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Spicy and flavorful Jerk Chicken, savory rice and peas, sweet and creamy plantains. Not much else you can ask for. I also got a carafe of their Mango Mimosas and it was smooth as well. PS: They have coco bread for their patties.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 2

Decided to return after over a year break because of a terribly cooked fish. But low and behold, food was swimming in oil, tons of saltfish, barely any ackee. Then instead of sympathizing with the customer, the server Shawna had the nerve to tell me Jamaicans complain too much, as if I came there to beg smh....So you all Americans enjoy

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

I was starved for some authentic Jamaican food and stumbled across this spot. The food was A-MAZING! Would eat here again!! Worth the drive.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Very very nice staff

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Really cute spot. Lots of parking. The server sat us down, and we ordered one beef and one chicken patty. Both were delicious and flavorful. My son got the jerk chicken sandwich. He didnt like it. Said it was too much bread to chicken. I got the oxtail with rice and peas and cabbage, and it was delicious. The music playing was Bob Marley. Definitely will go back for myself and oxtail.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious. The chef came out and greeted me during lunch. Real Jamaican food in this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Such a lovely decor and amazing service every time I come here. Also, some of the best, authentic tasting Jamaican food Ive ever had outside my house.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Fresh food and fast service.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Great Jamaican food

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

I definitely read and give reviews! So when I stumbled across The Island Spot, I checked out the reviews and knew I had to check out this spot. The service was great! There was a short wait time! The food was amazing! I will definitely recommend this spot for Jerk Chicken Lovers! My family and I will be returning! Parking: Typical Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere was calm and peaceful. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp and the door is wide enough for a wheelchair.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Food is so good The service was great. People are friendly. Nice vibe. Did I say food was good Food : 5/5

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Outstanding, quick and on time and clean

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Had another great experience again!!! Love the vibe and the food is amazing!!! My favorite is always Jerk chicken and dumplings with Jamaican rice. Highly recommend.

Date: a year ago