Food was very good! Oxtail roti OMG, the oxtail was seasoned extremely well and falling off the bone, beef pattie and coco bread, beef patties was standard and coco break was soft, fluffy and sweet, definitely fresh. The ladies were nice, I was greeted when I walked in, given a moment to figure out my order, placed it and waiting not too long but it wasn't quick either. As for the taste and quilt of the food it was worth the wait. The vibe definitely gave Jamaica , from the vibrant colors to the music playing and the photos on the wall. It is pricey with everything g I bought I paid over $60 bucks two dinner meals with 2 beef Patties w/ coco bread no drinks. I will be back for sure the taste is the best and close I've had to authenticity in a long time ! read more

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Happy Holiday!! Happy King Day!! Look I'm super late in posting this Jamaican spot in Bowie!! I randomly walked in, & delightfully found out that everything here is Housemade. I didn't do the most!! . Where I am: @gettis_island . Location Reviewed: 3548 Crain Hwy, Bowie M.D. . Menu Includes: Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Saltfish, Crabs, Salmon, Conch, Roti, Pattys, Rice n Peas, Soups, Wings, & Much MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Coco Bread ($2.70). STAMP!! Premium coco bread, soft, sweet, & fluffy like I like my ladies!! Their Beef Patty ($3). STAMP!! Not frozen, they made this in house!!! Tasty, meaty, & spicy!! Their Sour Berry Juice (with soursop, raspberries, blueberries, & strawberries $5.99). STAMP!! Sweet, rich, & tasty!! Their Island Spice Juice (with cucumber, & Ginger $4.99). STAMP!! Spicy, nasal opening, but a sweet aftertaste!! Their Jerk Wings (8 jerked spiced wings $12.99). LIKE THAT!! Well seasoned, hot spicy, & big wings!! I needed them a tip more crisp. Their Oxtail Roti (with oxtails, peppers, & brown sauce in a flour wrap $23.99). STAMP!! Plentiful, perfectly seasoned, meaty deliciousness!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Customer Service: On Point!! . Parking: Decent!! . Recommendations: Get That Oxtail Roti...TRUST!! . Music:YouTube-Backyard Band Pocket Series 8 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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I luv the location that has ample parking!! Stepped into the location to Carribean vibes and greeted by the cashier. I purchased the Brown Stew Chicken with rice and peas. I also got jerk chicken sandwich and pineapple soda. The food was great! The rice and peas were okay but the chicken was delicious. I enjoyed the outside dinning and conversations with customers read more

I'm very impressed with the food. Today I tried their chicken roti for the first time and I think I'll be a customer for life. The portion size is gigantic, it is big enough to make 4 meals . The dough was perfect and the portions of chicken to potatoes was just right. You can enjoy the curry with a slight twist of heat. The service was quick and professional and friendly. The restaurant was clean and all employees were wearing masks. I came in after the lunch hour so there was no crowds and was able to order in Person and was walking out the door in less than ten minutes. This could have been my first 5 star review, but I had ordered the goat and they were all out. Hopefully the next time I will be able to get the goat and add the missing star read more

Getti’s Island Spyce - Chicken Roti - Sports Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

In the area and STARVING I have never seen this restaurant before and it happens that I'm in the mood for Caribbean food The Resturant is clean and welcoming I was greeted by Ms P.. who took my order and got me situated I ordered the oxtail w/rice n peas and cabbage Nice portion size I would return read more

Getti’s Island Spyce - Oxtail with Rice and Peas and Steam Cabbage - Sports Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I've been waiting to try this place for a while. Now, I don't like everyone's peas and rice so I got some to test it out. I was pleasantly surprised! I really liked it. Well cooked, nice spices. They also had some drinks in their refrigerator. I love ginger so I took a chance and tried it out. Wonderful. The ginger was potent. They had opened up just the day before so the staff was still getting acclimated. Everyone was nice. After the pandemic, I'd like to sit at the bar and really take everything in. read more

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I wanted to try this restaurant because I'm always in the mood for some West Indian food. The food wasn't amazing but edible. The portions for the oxtail dinner was small to me and the the cost of the food is high. The oxtail was spicy but flavorful, the fried plantain was tough/rubbery as if it was microwaved, and the rice and peas was the best part of that meal. The curry chicken roti was more like soup and the roti was thick and tasted like a fried bakes. read more

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On Juneteenth I thought I would give this restaurant a shot. I ordered the oxtails dinner and shrimp roti. The food was good (shrimp was large/xtra large and portions plentiful) considering the reviews. Yeah the plantains were questionable but not a show stopper. My second review will have pictures. I would give them another chance definitely. Ambience was nice. read more

I took a chance, despite my last selection & I was horrified by the skin left on rubbery oxtails, which was doused in vinegar and sauce to mask the unfavorable.. Not only that the cabbage was served raw, (it shouldn't be, it should be sautéed and was also vinegar laden, like it was being Brined, & put it on the plate raw... it was not edible, despite the frozen veggies sprinkle on top of the heavy ladened rice and congealed peas.) I couldn't eat any of it... and I'm so disgusted and disappointed, turn off is not even the word... I don't think I can revisit. This is unfortunate as I had been once before and I liked the curry chicken; be that as it may, they got this wrong... I'm feeling so disgusted and grossed out; $40+ dollars later ...My mistake... I took the Loss and am so turned off that I probably will hold off eating out for a while now; when you know better do better. When I tell you trust me, I mean it. Don't. read more

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Excellent food here. Quick and good sized portions. Have had the jerk chicken often and it's always great.

I Like they were made to order on my Rasta pasta they told me it would be 20/25 mins after waiting 1:30mins for just a order of Rasta pasta and unorganized on orders the pasta was mid if you order just make sure you place order way before your hungry and have ALOT OF PATIENCE they didn't even Acknowledge that fact we waited as long as we did. No sorry for the wait or anything read more

This place is expensive It's about the same amount of food from other places like Sardis restaurant. read more

My husband was in the shopping center where this restaurant is located and decided to pick up dinner on the way home. We ordered jerk chicken wings, chicken patties, a fish sandwich, and a piece of red velvet cake. He asked for no sauce, mayo, etc. of any kind on the fish sandwich. The menu did not list that there was anything included on the sandwich besides fried fish, lettuce and tomato. Nevertheless, I told my husband to emphasize and make sure they notate "no sauce". The receipt states "no sauce". My husband gets the food and comes straight home (S. MD). I open the sandwich and it was literally smothered in some type of sauce. Also, the jerk wings were pink inside and did not look fully cooked. My husband drove back to the restaurant, showed them the food and the receipt, and asked for a refund. The restaurant stated that they do not give refunds and would remake the fish sandwich. However, they refused to remake the wings because they said they didn't believe there was anything wrong with the wings. Even the food that was not messed up was just ok. Overall, we were not pleased with our experience with this establishment and further, I do not like the fact that they messed up OUR order and gave up food that we felt was not safe to eat and refused to rectify the situation. We will not be revisiting this establishment, ever. Also, caution to others, be sure to check your food, especially food that if prepared incorrectly could make you sick. read more

This place is one of the worst; the food is dry and tastes terrible. The folks are rude, and they change prices on the whim. Don't waste your time. read more

I ordered 70 bucks worth of garbage not sure if the folks giving good reviews have had Authentic Jamaican food cause this isn't it! Rasta pasta,curry chicken, brown stew chicken all a waste bland cabbage bland rice and peas bland, plantains were sweet and good hence the one star I will not try them again I returned the food after I tasted each in the car hopefully gave to homeless. read more

This was my first visit. I had the Curry Chicken with peas and rice and my son had the Jerk Chicken with peas and rice. Curry chicken was great, fall off the bone, seasoned well but didn't quite have the strong curry hit I love. My son liked the Jerk Chicken, ate every bite which is usually a good sign. The food was a solid 3.5, and I would definitely go again. The 4 is for the overall package. The place is clean, well lit, staff was friendly and order was up in about 10 mins. Locally owned and local are a huge plus - don't have to drive to the place by the Amish market for my fix... Since so many of the comments are about price... We both ordered smalls. The smalls are 1 3/4 pound of food (see picture)! We didn't order any drinks or extra sides. Tab was $25 after tax. That's $7.00 more than the last time we hit Wendy's, and there is obviously NO comparison. The prices are clearly marked, keep a mental tally, don't get carried away and it is right in the ballpark... read more

Getti’s Island Spyce - Curried Chicken - 1 pound 12 ounces! - Sports Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Definitely my go to in Bowie MD for Jamaican food. Their food is always consistently good. Chicken Roti is so die for.

This is the worse escovitch fish I have ever had. The cocoa bread was not fresh and had a cabinet after taste. The fried fish had no seasoning and was poorly served. It was by far the blandest no tasting "fried" fish that I ever had. I paid almost $40 for nothing. The lady with the Mohawk was nicer to the male customers. She acknowledged me and let my food sit on the counter for one of the men to package and hand to me. If I had known the food was going to taste so terrible, I would have asked for a refund at her "nastiness" alone. The worst part is that I spoke to the manager, who stated, their lack of quality production is due to a lack of resources and the rising cost of food. Sadly, my friend took Sick and vomited the fried fish. U fortunately, there wasn't enough fish to taste or enjoy the $27 escovitch red snapper. Save your money and time-feel free to message me for more details. Very disappointed in this black owned establishment. read more

Getti’s Island Spyce - My fish looked nothing like this and did NOT taste as good as it looks!!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Was driving by and stopped in. Extremely long wait for wings, a beef patty, and a jerk chicken sandwich. The wings were NOT grilled jerk wings. These are baked wings with a lot of spices, not even jerk. Highly disappointed. The jerk chicken sandwich was chicken chicken with the same seasoning on top. Will not return read more

I went to this place not really knowing what to expect. I just know it looked really clean from the pix. Being from the Caribbean myself (born and raised) I tend to judge Jamaican abroad harshly. I bought three different plates. The goat. The oxtail abs the fish escabeche. All three plates didn't disappoint. My favourites where def the goat and the fish. I will be back there again very soon as it is a little out of my way but soo worth the drive. Caution. It is a little pricy but the taste is sooo worth it. read more

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I decided to try this place and let's just say I was disappointed. I ordered a jerk chicken meal and it came with three pieces of chicken, one plantain, and a salad. The portion is too small for a $12 meal. Like that honestly doesn't make sense! But the chicken was surprisingly good. The rice was bland. && I didn't touch the salad. I don't think I will order from here again but it was worth a try. To their defense I came in 30 min to closing which probably played a factor but no you don't do that ! read more

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Second visit to this restaurant, but first time ordering. First time I went was in early May, although there was a sign not permitting entry to customers not wearing a mask, none of the employees had on masks, gloves or hair nets (in the kitchen). Since I was in the area, decided to give them a second chance. Employees at least pulled the mask on when we walked in, however gloves would be nice! Now on to the food! Ordered the veggie roti and oxtails. Agree with the other reviewers...A bit pricey, which I would not have minded paying if the customer experience and food was amazing; but sadly it was not. The roti was very bland and not worth the messy trouble to eat. The oxtails were actually pretty good, so that's what attributed to the 2 star rating; however receiving 6 pieces of oxtail with a huge plate of rice and unseasoned cabbage was not really the experience I was going for. In a nutshell: service 1/2 star, food 1 1/2 stars! Would love to support this small business again, but if customers must wear masks so should employees! Recommendations: implement stellar customer service and OSHA safety protocols, read all the feedback from your foodie clients and make the necessary changes! Either adjust prices or raise the bar to get a 3 star rating (or greater) on food selection. read more

It was my first time to visiting Getti's, the music was good and reminds me of my days. I order a red snapper, rice and beans. I paid $30.00 for the food that was test-less. The fish had salt only, no other spices on it. The rice and beans was restless, no spices or salt. I was given a bowl full of carrots and spicy water and lime?? I thought the food will be the same as Negril. The service was good. I was so disappointed with the food, and I will not waste my money again or recommend any of my family and friends. Please cook like you mean it, and up your cook game, my people. read more

I was super excited to see a Jamaican restaurant open up so close to home... and just as disappointed by our meals. First things first- the pricing is steep. I've become accustomed to paying extra for living in Bowie so I pushed past it and would have been happy if the food itself was good. It wasn't. The oxtail was... okay. Just okay. The jerk wings were terrible. Tasted more like a brown stew, and no peppa!!!! How???? How can you have jerk with neither the flavor nor the heat? Maybe I caught them on an off day but at this price point - I'm not willing to chance another bad meal. There are better options that I'd happily drive a few more miles to enjoy. read more

It is unfortunate that I have to tell you the food is not flavorful and the brown stew chicken was blah. Not to mention, or should I mention, the portion given was really mostly BONES, where's the chicken??????? Yes, an influx of rice, very little vegetables. I was very disappointed because I expected more flavor, less bones, More meat, and a better meal over all , for a place that calls themselves "Island Spyce". Where? Sorry, thumbs down. Save your money. read more

Happy to finally have our own Jamaican spot in Bowie. I ordered the brown stew chicken and it was very flavorful. My daughter had the whiting and she reeally enjoyed it. My hubby was a little disappointed with the jerk chicken, didn't taste authentically like what he's used to. This place is greet, the customer service is really good but a bit pricey for carryout food. All that said, we are definitely going back. read more

I ordered one jerk chicken lunch special w extra plantains and one pepper steak plate, but they called me that they didn't have pepper steaks. In exchange, I asked for another order of same thing since they refuse to give partial refund of difference. The 2nd plate had only one plantain. The food wasn't what we expected and we were disappointed. This was my first and last time ordering from this place. read more

Getti’s Island Spyce - Jerk chicken lunch special - Sports Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Gettie's Island Spyce As soon as you walk in, you feel like you are back in Jamaica in one of the corner shops. The music is on point and the menu is lit up for all to see. That was a great investment. The cashiers were super nice and patient. They told us about the freshly made drinks that they have daily. My sister enjoyed the coconut water and then we both loved the lemonade! Very refreshing! Not too sweet. When you get one, just go ahead and purchase another one. I ordered a little bit of everything. I had the curry goat with roti, oxtail with peas and rice, jerk chicken and beef patty with coco bread. I loved loved the curry goat with roti! There is a lot of bones so be careful. It is a good amount of food! The oxtails were okay. Wish there was a little bit more for $20. The jerk chicken tasted good but it was SPICY! You don't taste it at first but it sneaks up on you like a thief in the night. Whew lawd! I'm going to try the wings next time. The beef patty was delish! Flaky and seasoned well. The coco bread was ok, you just need to heat it up a bit. I am definitely going to go back to try the seafood dishes. The escovitch fish is $30 but it is supposed to be a big healthy portion. You also have to keep in mind that things are going to run out. They are still brand new. Express your sadness and then try another dish! They didn't have any rum cake but it should be coming soon. Prayers up! Lol! I'm just glad Bowie has their own Jamaican restaurant. read more

Instead of selecting this location, I counsel people to keep their money. When I placed my order, the meal was hardly warm. Since I didn't like the meal, I requested a refund. The proprietor consistently turned down my request and offered me nothing. If you eat here, just be mindful that this isn't how business should be done. . read more

I went in for jerk chicken. Bland terrible. Fast forward a month later against my better judgment. I gave them a second chance. The second time was worse than the first. Didn't think that was possible. I really really wanted to like this place. Will never return. read more

I ate here the week of Christmas. The place was packed liked they were giving away stimulus checks!! I just knew the food would be good...WRONG! They were out of most sides and oxtails were bland.!Super disappointing! Oxtails portion was very small. Rice portion overflowing. Rice was good but I paid $24 for basically rice. I can make better oxtails at home. Wait was long. I won't be back. read more

I went in to patronize this small business during this time. The cook in the back looked at me and continued doing what he was doing. No greeting or anything...ok no problem, maybe it's the job of the woman sleeping on the counter. When she finally got up not only did she not greet me, but she didnt even acknowledge me and walked straight to the back. After waiting for a few with no acknowledgement or greeting. I left. This is no way to treat customers during regular times let alone during a pandemic when businesses are struggling to stay open. Maybe this was an anomaly, but it didn't feel that way. read more

Consistent: curry chicken and curry goat is always amazing . You can see and taste the actual spices

I've only tried the curry and jerk chili lunch special they were a 7 out of 10 There service is great nice people. But that CHICKEN RASTA PASTA. 10/10 you can taste every seasoning & peppers. I recommend getting that Rasta pasta. read more

I stopped in for lunch. I had the jerk chicken and white rice lunch special. It came with a piece of plantain and a cabbage like mixture. They gave me three pieces- two legs and an odd cut from the bottom of the chicken. That third piece didn't have much meat. The legs were meaty. The chicken had great flavor. The plantain was fried and tasted great. The cabbage like mixture also had great flavor. The special included a can of soda. I had a Diet Coke. Overall a very tasty meal for an unbelievably low price! read more

The food is really good, but I knocked two stars off for being way overpriced. I got the curry goat, a beef patty and juice, and it cost me $28. That's insane to me. In Philly, DC and NYC that would have cost less than $15. read more

Getti’s Island Spyce - Curry goat - Sports Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Stopped in for a to go order of jerk wings and brown stew chicken. All delicious. Meals came with rice and peas and veggies. Can't believe I didn't know this spot was here. They were out of all patties so that was a bummer but everything we ordered was good. The plantains weren't as sweet as I like but not unbearable. They had tings too so I was even happier. Will definitely be back. read more

I saw this Jamaican restaurant and wanted to give it a try today. I have 2 complaints. 1. The employees need to know that people are watching. Please do not eat your lunch while working behind the counter at the same time. It is not sanitary. 2. My pattie had a green-blue mark across it. I opened the pattie, took one look at it and threw it away. It did not look fresh or appealing to the eye. My health is my wealth. I was not taking any chances. Why did this mattie have a green-blue line from a marker on it? read more

So I gave this place two stars because i actually received my food. So I was having a taste for Caribbean food and this place on the way home on google. So I called to make an order in which I ask to hold please....ten minutes later still on hold to call back ...easy mistake to forget, just to told to hold again this time for about 25 minutes. The total time on hold to even make an order lasting about 35 minutes. So when the lady finally came back to the phone she was talking in the background "someone on here" I asked why so long but it was brushed off by her saying...you wanted to order something? smh, this is embarrassing especially when I get there 5 minutes after ordering ; no lines, no overwhelming presence of customers, no fires etc. Just employees standing around read more

So here goes! Months ago I saw the sign that a Jamaican restaurant was coming close by! Finally right. Today I stopped in hoping to be dazzled by great food near by. WRONG! First issue the cashier was unfriendly, never even smiled. It's a new place so you should be trying to win your customers especially during COVID. Second issue, I ordered jerk wings, response "we don't have that" okay so I order just the jerk chicken, oh and can I please have white meat only, response "we only have dark meat" at this point what do you guys have!?Offer up some suggestions to appease your customer. So I ended up with the dark meat jerk chicken with rice and peas! It WAS disgusting and disappointing the rice and peas were clearly old and had a funny taste same as the dry jerk chicken who ever heard of dry dark meat!!! All is all this place needs to work on their customer service and quality of food! Will not be back. read more