Had the oxtail with rice and cabbage. Omg it was so good I saved some for lunch tomorrow. My babydad had the jerk chicken with rice and cabbage and he ate almost all his. Definitely worth the price. I had the coco bread for the first time and it was so good I would go just for the bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Curtis
The food is delicious. Very large servings enough for 2 adults.
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken and Ox Tail, Cowfoot
Dale Kent
Looking for food. First choice was closed down. Found Islands Choice. Pleasantly surprised. So glad to run across. Jerk Pork so tender and flavorful. I'd be a customer for life if I lived around here. Dale
Food: 5
Erin Stone
Hard to find a good food experience in this part of Florida. You guys are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie Boan
We've tried several different plates, and all have been delicious. Our favorite one is the Brown Stew Chicken. If you're ever visiting or you live in Avon Park make sure to give them a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Cowfoot
Jorge Velez
Oxtail and Lamb was amazing,try it before you deny it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
carlita b. ch
Best patties in town!!
Service: 5
Jennifer Daniels
I came to Islands Choice on September 19th around 5:45 PM and ordered a red snapper with extra onions, white rice, and oxtails gravy. We sat inside and received our food around 6:00 PM. To my disappointment, the snapper came out completely cold — not “cooled off,” but as if it had been sitting out all day. There was no steam, no heat, just lukewarm fish.
I immediately brought this to the staff’s attention within minutes of sitting down. I even asked another customer to feel the food, and they agreed it was cold. Instead of acknowledging the issue, the lady at the counter refused to touch the plate to check, and her solution was to simply put the fish in the microwave. That is not acceptable. Red snapper is an expensive, fresh dish — I ordered it expecting it to be cooked to order, not reheated like leftovers.
When I asked for my money back, I was told I couldn’t get a refund, nor could I order anything different. My only option, according to her, was to accept the same cold fish reheated in a microwave. I paid cash for this meal, and to be told I can’t get a refund or a proper replacement is unfair and unprofessional.
Nobody pays hard-earned money for cold fish. When customers order fresh seafood, it should come out hot and properly cooked — not cold and microwaved. This experience left me feeling disrespected and cheated. For the prices charged, customers deserve better quality food and better customer service.
edric paul
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Belkis Torres
Food was good , service good but need to find those awesome tamarind candy which were sooo delicious since we were away 1 hour from home ♥️
Best Jamaican food! Seasoned so well. My entire family loves Island Choice. 🙌🏽❤️
Food: 5
Tiff Capers
Island Choice is a hidden gem in Avon Park! We recently had the jerk pork, rice, and mac & cheese. All food is always full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The jerk pork was especially tender with just the right amount of spice. The prices were very reasonable, and the portions were generous.
The co owner, Ms. Wanda, is super friendly and gives that warm, welcoming island hospitality that makes the experience even better. Definitely recommend if you’re craving authentic Caribbean food without leaving Avon Park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Newton
Super friendly people delicious food read the reviews. They were out of the jerk chicken that I wanted but got the brown stew chicken with the rice and the dumplings and it was so good portions are so big you leave here with over half a plate left.
Had the oxtail with rice and cabbage. Omg it was so good I saved some for lunch tomorrow. My babydad had the jerk chicken with rice and cabbage and he ate almost all his. Definitely worth the price. I had the coco bread for the first time and it was so good I would go just for the bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is delicious. Very large servings enough for 2 adults.
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken and Ox Tail, Cowfoot
Looking for food. First choice was closed down. Found Islands Choice. Pleasantly surprised. So glad to run across. Jerk Pork so tender and flavorful. I'd be a customer for life if I lived around here.
Dale
Food: 5
Hard to find a good food experience in this part of Florida. You guys are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've tried several different plates, and all have been delicious. Our favorite one is the Brown Stew Chicken. If you're ever visiting or you live in Avon Park make sure to give them a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Cowfoot
Oxtail and Lamb was amazing,try it before you deny it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best patties in town!!
Service: 5
I came to Islands Choice on September 19th around 5:45 PM and ordered a red snapper with extra onions, white rice, and oxtails gravy. We sat inside and received our food around 6:00 PM. To my disappointment, the snapper came out completely cold — not “cooled off,” but as if it had been sitting out all day. There was no steam, no heat, just lukewarm fish.
I immediately brought this to the staff’s attention within minutes of sitting down. I even asked another customer to feel the food, and they agreed it was cold. Instead of acknowledging the issue, the lady at the counter refused to touch the plate to check, and her solution was to simply put the fish in the microwave. That is not acceptable. Red snapper is an expensive, fresh dish — I ordered it expecting it to be cooked to order, not reheated like leftovers.
When I asked for my money back, I was told I couldn’t get a refund, nor could I order anything different. My only option, according to her, was to accept the same cold fish reheated in a microwave. I paid cash for this meal, and to be told I can’t get a refund or a proper replacement is unfair and unprofessional.
Nobody pays hard-earned money for cold fish. When customers order fresh seafood, it should come out hot and properly cooked — not cold and microwaved. This experience left me feeling disrespected and cheated. For the prices charged, customers deserve better quality food and better customer service.
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good , service good but need to find those awesome tamarind candy which were sooo delicious since we were away 1 hour from home ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Jamaican food! Seasoned so well. My entire family loves Island Choice. 🙌🏽❤️
Food: 5
Island Choice is a hidden gem in Avon Park! We recently had the jerk pork, rice, and mac & cheese. All food is always full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The jerk pork was especially tender with just the right amount of spice. The prices were very reasonable, and the portions were generous.
The co owner, Ms. Wanda, is super friendly and gives that warm, welcoming island hospitality that makes the experience even better. Definitely recommend if you’re craving authentic Caribbean food without leaving Avon Park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly people delicious food read the reviews. They were out of the jerk chicken that I wanted but got the brown stew chicken with the rice and the dumplings and it was so good portions are so big you leave here with over half a plate left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My goodness.definitely as good as advertised 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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