This used to be my favorite spot for Jamaican food but I will have to now look elsewhere. We were told to wait 15 mins outside (group of 4), and so we did. Then we came back and sat down. The table was dirty. Server took forever to come. When he did come, he mumbled something in a lecturing / attitude tone as he cleaned it. Then he never came back to take our order as we waited forever so we decided to leave. He saw as we walked out and didnt even bother to offer an apology. It felt extremely unwelcoming so will not be coming back here due to the horrible service. A shame because the food is really good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Andy Yu
Sat us down at a dirty table. We asked if we could have jt cleaned and the server gave us attitude in return. And then he never took our order so we left.
Food: 1
Service: 1
TONIA CHAMPAGNE
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Leg of Lamb, Plantain Boat, Oxtail Gravy
Kay Pee 1
Love love love this place all of there Food so good and that Sorrel rum punch is the Best in the neighborhood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Young
Local vibes. A bit quiet but good value for money. Really enjoy that food has always arrived hot as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
tolu opeewe
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eniola Ogunde
Okay so look, i was randomly walking around on my birthday looking for somewhere to eat. Pete started a conversation, and we asked if they had food. They said yes come on in (mind youuuu they were closed). My best friends and i came in and had, quite literally the best Jamaican food I’ve ever had. (We had the jerk chicken, rice and beans and veggies). We also spoke to the owner Jahmal, who was quite as pleasant. This was an unexpected find with EXCELLENT customer service, delicious food and an all right amazing atmosphere. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Chang
The oxtail at The Islands is amazing, tender, flavorful, and falling off the bone. Portions are seriously generous, so come hungry or be ready for leftovers. The jerk chicken, while well-spiced, was a bit on the dry side and could’ve used more salt. The mac and cheese was a disappointment, it was dry, cold, and tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. The curried goat was decent, nothing mind-blowing. Definitely worth coming back for the oxtail alone.
Cee Mae
The food was a bit pricey however it was delicious. Each dish arrived hot, fully packed and nutritious. My Jamaican neighbor was more satisfied than me.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zack
Food was fire but their smoke alarm kept beeping 😂
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.
Food: 5
Service: 1
KevyKev
We sat there for 25 mins before being told they were out of the meal i ordered. Disgusting treatment.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Gilbert Van Damme
Amazing food, big portions and great location and price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat
Gold Tonic
The food is alright - it’s not great. The chicken could be SO much better in taste and texture! Marinate that chicken - bake it till it has crispy skin! Cus as it is now - it’s just like ehh - chicken that someone’s random mom made.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
alain ayoub
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.
This used to be my favorite spot for Jamaican food but I will have to now look elsewhere. We were told to wait 15 mins outside (group of 4), and so we did. Then we came back and sat down. The table was dirty. Server took forever to come. When he did come, he mumbled something in a lecturing / attitude tone as he cleaned it. Then he never came back to take our order as we waited forever so we decided to leave. He saw as we walked out and didnt even bother to offer an apology. It felt extremely unwelcoming so will not be coming back here due to the horrible service. A shame because the food is really good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Sat us down at a dirty table. We asked if we could have jt cleaned and the server gave us attitude in return. And then he never took our order so we left.
Food: 1
Service: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Leg of Lamb, Plantain Boat, Oxtail Gravy
Love love love this place all of there Food so good and that Sorrel rum punch is the Best in the neighborhood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Local vibes. A bit quiet but good value for money. Really enjoy that food has always arrived hot as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Okay so look, i was randomly walking around on my birthday looking for somewhere to eat. Pete started a conversation, and we asked if they had food. They said yes come on in (mind youuuu they were closed). My best friends and i came in and had, quite literally the best Jamaican food I’ve ever had. (We had the jerk chicken, rice and beans and veggies). We also spoke to the owner Jahmal, who was quite as pleasant. This was an unexpected find with EXCELLENT customer service, delicious food and an all right amazing atmosphere. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The oxtail at The Islands is amazing, tender, flavorful, and falling off the bone. Portions are seriously generous, so come hungry or be ready for leftovers. The jerk chicken, while well-spiced, was a bit on the dry side and could’ve used more salt. The mac and cheese was a disappointment, it was dry, cold, and tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. The curried goat was decent, nothing mind-blowing. Definitely worth coming back for the oxtail alone.
The food was a bit pricey however it was delicious. Each dish arrived hot, fully packed and nutritious. My Jamaican neighbor was more satisfied than me.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fire but their smoke alarm kept beeping 😂
Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
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.
Food: 5
Service: 1
We sat there for 25 mins before being told they were out of the meal i ordered. Disgusting treatment.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Amazing food, big portions and great location and price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat
The food is alright - it’s not great. The chicken could be SO much better in taste and texture! Marinate that chicken - bake it till it has crispy skin! Cus as it is now - it’s just like ehh - chicken that someone’s random mom made.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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