Island Spice Flava Restaurant & Lounge

The food was delicious but I would have taken more rice or chicken and way less coleslaw also the coleslaw is a bit sweet for my pallet. Service was good and friendly and plenty of parking even though this place is a bit tucked away. Definitely worth a visit and I will return for maybe the oxtail next time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Gravy, Fried Chicken Dinner

Maybe my expectations were too high...
This place is just another Caribbean restaurant that makes "authentic" food that isn't spicy, and tastes like there was no love put into cooking it. The coleslaw was watery, the Oxtail--- got only a few pieces & it was a lot of bones. Not sure why this plate costs $25. The jerk chicken was not flavorful and wasn't spicy at all.
Not to mention I had to argue with the staff to get everything that was supposed to be included in my meal without paying extra... Too expensive to have such mediocre food & service.
I got takeout, so I can't comment on the restaurant's atmosphere, but I feel like I wasted my money and likely won't come back to this place.

Food: 2

Service: 1

This restaurant is what I would consider an upscale version of Caribbean cuisine…. I had an unforgettable experience for my first time visiting…. Island spice is very neat , clean and organized especially the washroom establishment…. The service is quick and very friendly…. The menu is kid friendly as well as a variety of different dishes one may enjoy ?….. I had the pleasure of visiting on the fish fry Friday and I ate the escovitch snapper with steam vegetables and rice ?…. Compliments to the chef for a wonderful meal …. Reasonably priced and a great portion size …. There is a bar as well as room for dancing … hours seem to be until 12 midnight on weekdays … either way I will be back …. Did I mention free parking

Vegetarian options: Many

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu as well

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessibility

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Poor quality old food

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich

Bought my employees lunch here today. Everything was great. The place was extremely clean and the atmosphere was great. The service was fantastic. And the food was delicious. I will be back next time I'm in the area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent spot. Chill atmosphere, awesome people. Full bar and beer selection. Food is always good. Great option to eat in or take out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent service! Thank you Trinity for taking care of us. The music was awesome and the food was of course amazing!! I had the jerk chicken with oxtail gravy. So delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken

Came in for some take out. Got the jerk chicken sandwich, one with fries and the other with onion rings. The jerk chicken was so good, nice spice and a big portion. The coleslaw was a nice contrast to the chicken. Bun was toasted. Onion rings were good, fries were also good. I’d get the onion rings again.

Service was great, staff was friendly. I would call ahead to order if you don’t want to wait. Restaurant was clean. They have a patio and plenty of indoor seating.

Would recommend!

Vegetarian options: Has vegetarian options

Parking: Free parking lot at the side of the building and some street parking available

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken

Food is bomb

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken

Closest I’ve ever had to my mom’s rice and peas - can’t go wrong ordering anything from Island Spice. Hands down best Jamaican restaurant in the city, and probably the most underrated. Friendly too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Jerk Chicken

I started going here the first week they opened! Have been going ever since. Friendly people, good food. It's slightly more expensive but it's clearly better than the caribbean restaurants around here.

Vegetarian options: They have them! Just ask!

Parking: They have a few spots and some on the streets.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Jerk Chicken

To be fair...it was tasty & Seasoned!

It didn't taste like jerk though ...even simply spice wise.

I decided to try on Uber eats and options were listed for sides.

Selected options , but didn't receive the options.

No note to state why. I am assuming one of the sides became 2 sides as a substitute.

Also, felt I saw only 1 peas/ beans for the rice and beans.

As a just opened timing of the day....hoped for different.

I was also expecting a bigger portion, but it is a fair side.

It is not a total hit or miss... Maybe one day I will try other dishes.

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas

Great food, good music, and quick service. Really liked the fried chicken and jerk chicken. Will be back to try other things next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Sandwich

Bang on food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I ordered for pick up, the 1/4 barbeque chicken was really good, flavorful, fresh, and juicy. The fish was spicy which my husband likes and the barbeque jerk chicken was good. I don't know the name of the lady who served me but she was also polite

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken