Amazing flavors and service! The staff truly want you to get the best item and provide…read morerecommendations and make sure you enjoy your meal!

On a recent trip to Rock Hill, I stopped in at Island Grill & Pub to enjoy dinner…read more Although it was very cold outside, as soon as we walked in, we felt like we were immediately transported to a neighborhood cookshop in Port Antonio! The cashier was sweet and personable. She was multitasking, but still managed to be fully engaged in the service she provided to us. She kindly let us know what items were sold out for the day and also gave us time to look over the menu and decide on our order without making us feel rushed. While we waited for our food to arrive, we noticed a steady flow of customers all the way until closing time! It's clear Island Grill & Pub is a local favorite. The food is packaged up to go, but there are plenty of tables to dine-in once you have your food...and a big screen with movies and Jamaican music playing in the background to keep you entertained. The wait for the food is a bit long...but EVERYTHING came out very fresh, very authentic, and worth the wait. The portions were plentiful, the food was flavorful and seasoned well, and the items were priced well for the value. What we ordered: - Small Jerk Chicken plate with rice & peas and cabbage - Jerk Chicken pasta - Side order of Macaroni and cheese We wish we lived closer, so we could visit Island Grill & Pub regularly, but it's definitely on our list any time we travel to the Rock Hill area!

Stumbled on this Charlitte, NC resturaunt looking for something else. Everything was great!!!…read more We can taste your love in every bite.

While running errands on a Saturday, I wanted comfort food that would hold me over until dinner…read more Someone spoke highly of Crav'n Caribbean in a group, so I gave them the sides test. I ordered the mac & cheese, greens, & yams. I placed my order online. This location is in The City Kitchen. I just took my food to go. Looking forward to returning to try an entrée.

This is absolutely the BEST JERK CHICKEN I've ever tasted!!! The flavor is incredible and the bite…read moreis just right! I always get the Jerk Chicken with collard greens, and Mac & Cheese. Can't get myself to try anything else because the flavor in that jerk is UNDISPUTED. Not one single place in Charlotte comes close to this food. I've tried them all... BUT found the greatest gift in Kannapolis, NC. Trust me... you will not regret it. Michelle makes her food to order so there is a wait. But worth every penny. Do yourself a "flavor" (ha! See what I did there?), call ahead, get there around 20 minutes later, and enjoy that food! If you are a jerk fan, I'm willing to bet you'll be back the next day! She's not open on Mondays.

The restaurant was empty when we walked in but that soon changed. The menu is limited and a couple…read moreof items weren't available like the curry goat. However I ordered the oxtail , collards & plantains. It also came with rice& beans. Delicious!! Also ordered was jerk chicken, cabbage & collards. The chicken was spicy & terrific

I had the pleasure of dining at Island Cuisine and this place is a Caribbean gem right here in…read moreCharlotte! Went with a small group and everything we ordered was incredible. The jerk chicken had the perfect spice and smokiness, the curry chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the rice and peas were seasoned perfectly. The service was friendly and attentive and our server was helpful with recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant has a lively, welcoming vibe that makes you feel right at home. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the flavors are authentic! I left feeling completely satisfied. Island Cuisine is a must-visit if you love Caribbean food!

Very bright but intimate. We came for a brunch event. The portions were huge. The Oxtails were…read moreflavorful as was the fish. Definitely worth a try. Don't expect fast service. You know its good when its slow chaos.

Fun place. Hope it can survive in the fast food capital that is Monroe. Everything looked great but…read moreI recommend the pernil, beans with peas and fried plantains. Next time I want to try the oxtail Super nice staff. Food served cafeteria style. Check them out. It's a break from the same old and you might learn something!

Great Dominican food at a great price! Absolutely delicious meals, hot and ready at any time. Staff…read moreis great and serves up generously. They also have limited items to order, just ask for a menu. Never tasted something I didn't like here. I know they tried to open just as the pandemic was starting to affect our area and they were forced to delay. I really hope they can survive out here in Monroe. So glad I don't have to drive into Charlotte for good Latin food anymore... Mi gente latina, apoyemos lo nuestro!!

Originally went to the Dairy Queen next door and since I was really hungry decided to take a chance…read moreon this place to try and get some real food. This ended up being a really bad decision. The chicken was not cooked all the way through and the chicken also has bones in it. Ate only a few bites and ended up throwing it out.

Not my cup of Jamaican in life or ever after death. This has been the worst taste in Jamaican food…read moreI've ever had.

Durty Thumbs was excellent. We ordered one of every patty,…read moreand they were all good across the board. The beef patty was well executed and very satisfying, and the curry patty stood out for being more unique and interesting in flavor. That said, the fish was the clear standout. Easily the best thing we ordered. It was cooked perfectly and came with coleslaw that was balanced and not overly sweet, plus a side of cabbage that was also very good. They offered a spicy sauce, but the food honestly didn't need much extra. We eat at a lot of food trucks at Carolina Beer Temple, and Durty Thumbs ranks among the best we've had. Everything was good -- the fish is what I'd go back for.

This is our second time ordering and it did not disappoint! Our whole family loves it. The oxtail,…read morepatties, and jerk chicken are absolutely AMAZING!!

The rice and peas, along with the collards, were tasty, cooked properly, and seasoned with a good…read moreamount of heat. The jerk chicken, however, was hammered: dry, tough, and nearly impossible to eat. Unfortunately, the meat pies were also dry and lifeless. Bummer. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter chugging a Red Stripe wondering how this restaurant hopes to survive. Pass.

We ordered through Uber eats, the jerk chicken was dry and very spicy. Also not fall off the bone…read moretender like it's supposed to be. Yams still had a bite to them and tasted like just a sweet potato not candied yams, but the collard greens were decent. My kids said the coconut shrimp and garlic parm wings were good. Also Mac and cheese is not something to write home about. The flavors did not scream Jamaican/caribbean cooking. Overall, if I want Caribbean food/Jamaican food, I wouldn't order from here again.

My co workers and I were oooking for lunch and came in here around 2. I had the lunch special jerk…read morechicken with cabbage and rice and peas for merely $11! It also came with plantains. Yall it was so good and it came out fast. Also I ordered their fruit punch juice they make, bussin! My coworkers had the jerk and one had curry I believe? Everyone loved their food. We all agreed when we are back in town we would return. Service was good too!

The service at this restaurant was good. The stew chicken and rice and peas were good. That roti…read morewas not roti there was absolutely no chick peas anywhere in the dish and I had to request pepper sauce for flavor. The roti skin tasted like a fried tortilla it was dry and lacking flavor. Very clean restaurant and I enjoyed the rum punch. Stew chicken 3.5 out of 5 , curried shrimp/roti 1/5 rum punch 5/5

This food was exceptional. You can tell it's authentic Jamaican cuisine from the very first bite…read more Everything tasted homemade and made with care. The owners and their family were incredibly personable, welcoming, and easy to talk to. They made us feel right at home. We enjoyed it so much that we came back a second time during our trip. Our favorite dishes were the curry goat and the Jamaican meat pie. Both were full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Taste of the West Indies is definitely a must visit if you're looking for authentic Jamaican food and warm hospitality. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.

I and my mom had the pleasure of enjoying our first visit here on 30 January 2026,,…read more I ordered the Jerk Salmon, Plantains, and Mac N Cheese.. And my mom ordered Oxtails.. And it tasted absolutely amazing and the food was definitely the right fit for the Jamaican style type of food that I was seeking. The owner was also very friendly and she overall offered both I and my mom nothing but positive energy ever since we walked through the door... We both wish her nothing but good luck in her future endeavors. I and my mom will definitely be future visitors at this restaurant and I highly recommend this restaurant for those who seek a low key dining experience.