I was introduced to this place by my mom she would rant and rave about how delicious the food is and she wasn't wrong! Since moving to the Carolina's from up North I wasn't sure what to expect. I've have both dined in as well as carry out and the experience is always pleasant. I've had a few things from the menu but my favorite is the oxtail roti; It's a bit costly but well worth it as the meat is super tender, flavorful and the roti is pack full of meat. I also love the rice/ peas with the brown gravy and drinks are always phenomenal I've learned depending on the time of day you may be waiting for a bit but it's well worth it as everything is fresh, hot and made to order. The service/staff very friendly and helpful when it comes to ordering. The ambiance is upbeat, very clean and vibrant I wish I got a picture of my meal but somehow never makes it because it's that delicious read more

On a recent trip to Rock Hill, I stopped in at Island Grill & Pub to enjoy dinner. 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! read more

Surprisingly good! I've read the Yelp reviews and seen this place many times since it's near my Dr's office so today I stopped in for lunch. An overcast and gloomy Monday and there were only a couple of other tables filled. I had the large portion of beef stew with the yellow rice and collard greens as my two sides. When I placed my order the young man asked if this was dine in or 'to go' and i said dine in' They give you a number and deliver the food when it's ready. It came out real quick, in about 5 minutes. Interesting that it was in a 'to go' container. It was SO hot, there was steam rising off the food. I had to wait a few minutes for it to cool down so I could taste it. The collards were absolutely delicious. The yellow rice was OK, though I'm not a huge rice fan. The beef stew was perfect. Cooked just right in a nice lite gravy. A very large portion and I was very pleased with the flavor and food quality. On the down side, the place doesn't appear to be super clean, especially the bathroom. The hallway where you walk to get there is scattered with cleaning supplies and trash. It looks like they have a DJ on the weekends as the equipment sits out in the open. They have a fully stocked bar and a couple of beers on draught. They have one very large round booth like table that looks like yit could seat maybe six or seven. Then they have two standard size booths and the rest are all two and four top tables. Kind of fitting they have Reggae music playing while you dine. They do offer a Veteran discount as well and I was happy I could support an independently owned and operated local business. read more

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The food here is delicious. I love the oxtails but I decided to get the jerk chicken with rice and peas and collard greens. The chicken was tender with a semi spicy jerk sauce. The rice and peas was so yummy and the greens were seasoned well. I also ordered a ginger lemonade which is refreshing with a kick of ginger! The service was fast and the customer service good! Update: 2025 The food is STILL delicious with great service. They changed the inside some from when I first posted but this restaurant is definitely a must when visiting Rock Hill! I would recommend this restaurant read more

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I have been visiting this restaurant for years, but my visits did become less frequent when Covid hit. My standard order is the Curry Goat with rice and peas, cabbage, and candied yams, which I also got at this visit. Since I hadn't been in a while, I ate inside, which allowed me to see the changes that had been made to the interior. The restaurant has a trendy yet casual vibe, which I liked. The staff was friendly and willing to answer any questions I had regarding their menu. At this visit I branched out and tried different dishes and not one single item disappointed. The new items I tried were the Jerk Wings, which were very tender, well-seasoned and the same can be said for the Oxtails and the Curry Chicken Roti. I must add that the roti tastes best when eaten alongside the curry chicken inside. I also tried two of their desserts, Carrot Cake and Chocolate Cheesecake. Both desserts were delicious and items I would purchase again. I can't wait to return as the next menu item I want to try is the fried red snapper. read more

Not gonna lie I was super impressed how this place came out really good food really good drinks. I would definitely try this place again.

Picked this spot because I was craving some Jamaican food. I love jerk chicken(it's one of my favorite meals). Anywho, it was a fast service that served generous portions. Both me and my dad had food for the next day. I loved it when one of the gentleman checked on us to see if we enjoyed our food and gave us a dressing that he recommended. I could tell this is a place that cares for their customers! read more

Island Grill & Pub - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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My husband and I were on our way back home from a day trip. We decided to get something to eat and look for someplace nearby on Yelp. The iIsland Grill and Pub was one of the suggestions and we like Jamaican food so we decided to give it a try. I am so happy we did! And the decor is a bit spare, but does remind you of a restaurant you would actually find in Jamaica. We were greeted by a very pleasant young lady, who helped us to make choices from the menu. A couple of the items that we wanted were not available that day. My husband decided to order an ox tail dinner. I ordered an order of collard greens, in order of cabbage, and a small order of red pea soup. Food arrived hot and smelling delicious. The owner made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy the food. And enjoy it we did! This is probably one of the best Jamaican meals I have had! The red pea soup was quite delicious with adequate amounts of oxtail and beef. It was seasoned perfectly. Afterwards, I really wished I had gotten a large order so that I could bring some home. I really enjoyed the dumpling at the bottom of the soup. My husband said that the oxtails were so good that he is anxiously waiting for us to eat here again. read more

Island Grill & Pub - Red Pea Soup with oxtail, beef and dumpling. - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Stumbled upon this gem while working in the Rock Hill area. Ordered oxtails rice and peas and cabbage and I was beyond impressed. They gave a generous portion of oxtails. The seasoning and sauce was delicious and the over all meal was beyond satisfying. Honestly haven't had better oxtails in the charlotte area ever. 10/10 recommend. read more

Mac n cheese was good. Sweet and sour chicken was good. The chicken was a little dry in the curry chicken and shrimp combo. Many items I requested, they didn't have. read more

Lady on the phone was super rude to me when trying to place my order, she hung up the phone on me, killed my appetite.

Cool island vibes and vegan offerings. Staff was helpful with vegan choices. We ended up with jerk tofu, plantains, and rice and beans. All yummy. (They we're out of curry chickpeas but if we are ever in the area again we'll try to order those). Ginger lemonade has a real kick -- so good. The jerk tofu was not spicy at all, despite other reviews indicating that it would be. Still had great flavor though. Portions are HUGE. As someone who eats A LOT, I couldn't finish the small. Soooo much rice. read more

Island Grill & Pub - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Food not great and the service bit much better. Will not be back. Not the cleanest place either.

Good food the only thing was collard greens was lacking flavor. Wings were seasoned well & oxtails were tender. Service was someone friendly as she was very nice while asking questions but in a hurried manner. Overall she was nice. The decor was traditionally what you find in these establishments. It could definitely use a deep clean overall. Would recommend however read more

Island Grill & Pub - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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This food was soo good and flavorful! I love me some oxtails but can't eat them from Most restaurants cause it's too spicy! This was just right! The rice was perfect not hard or too soogy! We live in Charlotte so it was not around the corner but we will most certainly be back!! Let me not forget the cabbage...it was perfection not over cooked at all!! read more

Island Grill & Pub - Oxtails, rice and peas,and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

The food was wonderful!!! As a NY transplant, their food is the CLOSEST thing to home. The oxtails were perfectly tender, the seasoning was top tier. The sorrel is delicious. The ambiance is spacious and clean. Customer service was excellent. After 8 years in Charlotte, we have finally found our spot. read more

The food here is made when ordered and it is worth the wait! Our faves: Oxtail platter Oxtail Rasta pasta Seafood Rasta pasta Chickpea curry. Pro tip: place your order over the phone and then come pick up. read more

The staff was very nice and I enjoyed the curry chicken. The portions were hugeeeeee I ordered a small curry chicken and it was like two days worth of food lol. I was surprised how good the yams were too! I want to come back and try the roti wrap that they recently introduced to the menu. Highly recommend there ginger lemonade as well! read more

The food is amazing! We were so indecisive of what to get, they brought us little samples of several items on the menu. We sampled the ox tails, curry goat, curry chicken, jerk chicken, & the brown stew chicken. They were all insanely delicious. We ended up with the brown stew chicken for myself & the curry chicken for my husband. I got the rice & beans & the collards with mine & he got white rice & cabbage with his. I also got the plantains & we split the chicken Jamaican hand pie. I can't say enough how delicious everything we tried was. The service is great & we also enjoyed the Jamaican music playing while we dining in. The pricing was very reasonable as well. We got 2 plates; mine small, his medium; the hand pie, & 2 cups of water for $25! And we both had enough leftovers to feed each of us again. If you haven't tried this place yet, you totally should! We will definitely be back! read more

Island Grill & Pub - Curry Chicken, White Rice, Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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I've been here several times & loved it every. Single. TIME!!! While I love Charlotte's food scene for its vast array of options & continuous growth, my Northern palate recognizes that there's a glaring gap on the Caribbean food front. Island Grill & Pub effortlessly and deliciously fills that gap! After a relaxing & scenic ride from Charlotte, I appreciate the beyond friendly/family-type atmosphere, jamming playlist, great showings on both the jerk & brown stew chicken, and some of the best rum punch I've ever had. Definitely a regular in my takeout lineup! read more

Island Grill & Pub - Large jerk chicken plate w/ rice & peas and cabbage--the plantains were a bonus. And the best rum punch EVER!! - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Island Grill & Pub of Rock Hill serves up some of the best Jamaican food in town! I've been a regular since they opened 2-3 yrs ago, and the food is consistently delicious each time! Their Jamaican Beef Patties are my go-to, the hearty beef filling isn't overly spicy, so I always add hot sauce for an extra kick. I always order their juicy Jerk Chicken with brown stew sauce; it's the perfect combo of sweet and tangy and oh-so-satisfying. Next is their rice & peas and steamed cabbage salad, and I can't do without the sweet plantains, so I always order extra. The highlight of my last visit was the ginger lemonade, which was so refreshing and delicious with the perfect amount of ginger sweetness. I also got to try their Jamaican Rum Punch, which tasted like juice!  The owner, Christopher, owned a few restaurants in New York before bringing his Jamaican flavors to Rock Hill, SC. Christopher is always around, ensuring each guest has an enjoyable experience, which is why Island Grill & Pub is at the top of my list of places to eat in Rock Hill. read more

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The food is AMAZING ‼ Customer service OUTSTANDING . Well worth the drive came highly recommended read more

Island Grill & Pub - The BEST Curry Chickpea I ever had ! You will not be disappointed at all - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

I drove from south Charlotte & 30 mins out of my way to try this spot, and they DIDN'T DISAPPOINT!!!! I tried the curry chicken & jerk chicken & both came with rice & peas & cabbage or collards. I'll be back! Great flavor, decent prices, and excellent quality! read more

Island Grill & Pub - Large Curry Chicken plate $10 - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Great food. They take their time preparing the food so don't be in a hurry or call in advance if you're pressed for time. Flavor is right on point and true Jamaican flavor. read more

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If you have not been to this place go!!! I wish we had this restaurant in Shelby NC. Let me start off with the rice and beans I could make a whole meal out of it and the cabbage. It's so amazing. The chicken had so much flavor. The staff was so welcoming even came around to ask if it was good and we had everything we needed. Will absolutely be back. read more

Island Grill & Pub - a tray of food - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

I must say I was very pleased with the meals I ordered. This was my first time trying this spot. I had several friends ask me to try this restaurant because they feel like I give honest opinions about critiquing food. I'm from NY so I'm very big on Caribbean food and hold it to high standards. I ordered a small oxtail with rice and peas and cabbage. My oxtails were a little under cooked however, the jerk chicken serves me well. The spice is was just right and the sauce has a sweet and tangy taste at the same time. This will definitely be my new spot for the jerk chicken. I also want to try the red pea soup that is only served on Fridays and Saturdays. I will be back soon to give my next review. read more

Island Grill & Pub - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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The customer service here is excellent so welcoming and attentive. The jerk chicken was tender and flavorful. Thank you!

I waited a whole hour for my food...everyone who came in after me was given their food...i arrived at 715.. was given my food at 803

Found this place while we were in Rock Hill. The food was fantastic. We bought three different dishes and all were superb. Will make the trip back over again for this food! read more

One of the best meals I've had in a while. The stew beef had sooooo much flavor. Portions were generous. Rice and beans along with collard greens were delicious too. Can't wait to go back and bring the fam here. Definitely recommend! read more

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We are here for the 3SSB basketball tournament and this is definitely the spot! Food is AMAZING music was on point, great VIBE. Highly recommend! read more

Island Grill & Pub - Ox tail, yams, cabbage, rice and peas, plantain, jerk chicken and shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

This is my née spot for a taste of the islands. The stewed brown fish (red snapper) is worth the money and 20 minute cook time. It was perfectly cooked and delicious. I suggest you come early b/c they are known to run out of rice and peas, beef patties a d jerk chicken. Mac and cheese was not the best but everything else was kick your fingers worthy. read more

Waited at the entrance for like a minute, then I decided to seat at the table, they looked at me, completely ignores me, nobody approached to my table, I left. Bad service. read more

Went for lunch on a Tuesday at 1 pm. Not too crowded dined in. Service was quick and staff was great. Ordered the jerk chicken and beef patties for me and my wife. Chicken was cold and old and very tough. The rest of the meal was good. Rice and peas, cabbage and plantains were great. The chicken itself ruined the meal. read more

So yummy and delicious. Awesome food right in Rock Hill. Highly recommend. Everything is reasonably priced as well! read more

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I got the curried chickpeas meal and my husband got the jerk chicken meals, both large. Portions were great and food was flavorful. I enjoyed the collards but the cabbage not so much as it was dry. I will definitely return. read more

Food was soooo good. We got 3 orders of large oxtails with r rice and cabbage/ collards. Also you have to order the yams. Customer service was excellent. I'm in food coma now!!! read more

Island Grill & Pub - Large ox tails with rice & pease and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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I am fairly new in the community and overall have been very disappointed with the local restaurants. I am so happy I found this place. The nose is 10,000 times more sensitive than the tongue. When you walk in, you know they're truly cooking because you will smell it unlike most sterile ultra-processed places. I tried a few things and everything from the ox tail to the classic jerked chicken was delicious! Don't be afraid to try the goat and sides. Remember, this is true home cooking so there will be bones involved in the food. If you can't handle that go to a fast food restaurant please. The staff was nothing short of kind and very proud of their homemade food. Remember this is not fast food your meal may take a while because it's true home cooking. I also got a vibe that they have some fun in there sometimes as there is a small bar. As a 51-year-old chubby Midwestern boy who relocated to South Carolina, those days have passed me, but might be fun for somebody else. read more

The smoked tofu and cabbage side cannot be beat. Relaxed atmosphere, & excellent service.

For a small $13 The brown stew chicken there was a lot! The Taste were great, people are nice, place look cozy, 10/10 Recommend