My family is from the Caribbean and I can testify that this place has some of the BEST Caribbean…read morefood that I have ever had both in the Caribbean and here in the US. Honest review in a nutshell...EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! Everything was fresh, well seasoned, zero complaints. You have to try this place!

Although you can smell the flavors cooking soon as you walk up, however the quantity and price is…read morenot adding up! Let's talk about the customer service, I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The food selection is pretty cooked and on display. (Makes for easy ordering process). The food seems to be authentic. The beef patty was nice and flaky with a nice ratio of beef. The jerk chicken delicious. But that's about all. The side dishes (cabbage and spinach) were bland and could use some spices (salt, pepper, seasoning). I didn't like the fact you got 2 pieces of chicken for the jerk dinner $13plus . Only a leg and thigh. That's not fulfilling or a good price. I think the dinner portion should be bigger and then maybe you can increase the cost.

Go to the happy hour. Go to the happy hour. GO to the happy hour! The quality of food for the…read moreprice...chefs kiss! Literally everything we had was good! The restaurant is so cute with the decor and the music transported me back to Jamaica. As my coworkers I were seated, we were immediately greeted. Service was great and our waitress was super patient. We ordered most of our food and drinks from the HH menu and the. ordered entrees. For drinks, i had the 'Oh My Lychee' Martini and my coworkers had the Hibiscus Margaritas. From the HH menu, We ordered the salmon bites, grilled jerk wings, and jam jam shrimp. We left no stone unturned. The drinks were strong and refreshing, food was hot and amazing and the music was excellent-vibes were there. For entrees, we ordered jerk chicken and oxtails with coco bread. By the time the entrees came, we were stuffed. It was a great experience. Every time I'm in white marsh for work, I stop by. It's so worth it!

Tried this place for a takeout dinner and it was pretty solid. I ordered their famous braised…read moreoxtails which came with rice & beans + a salad. Taste of the oxtails and sauce was very flavorful and had a small kick. The sauce went will with the rice too. Coming from an Asian background and someone who has eaten oxtail in different styles I approve this dish. I just wish oxtail portions were a bit more for the price being charged. Fair warning this dish was a bit pricey ($41 after tax), and many things in the restaurant are on the higher end. If you've never tried oxtail or are looking for a unique dish I highly recommend trying this place. Also as a non-Maryland resident this place was definitely a bit of a culture shock for me, so just a heads up for those who are not used to being at these kind of areas to be aware, maybe come with a friend. Overall 8.5/10

Delicious jerk chicken with or without the jerk sauce but boy that sauce is divine!! Collards and…read morecabbage are tasty and cooked in margarine. It was a random stop because I was in the area and it was definitely worth it!!

I've been here several times over the years, but unfortunately the quality of the food has…read morenoticeably declined. This review is long overdue. On my most recent visit, everything was bland and lacked seasoning. The rice was dry, and overall the meal was disappointing compared to what I remember from previous visits. It feels like there may have been a change in ownership or management at some point because the food and overall quality are not what they used to be. I hope they can make improvements and get back to the standards that made me a repeat customer in the past.

Great Food, Great Drinks & Great Vibes at Island Spice!…read more A friend and I wanted to meet up for cocktails and a bite to eat, so we decided to stop by Island Spice Grille & Lounge --and it was such a great choice! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and lively. They had live Jamaican music, which created the perfect vibe, and the staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We sat at the bar and started with drinks. I had the Rum Punch, and my friend had the Bob Marley--both were delicious and definitely hit the spot! For dinner, I ordered the Brown Stew Chicken, which came with rice and peas, cabbage, and fried plantains. My friend ordered the Curry Chicken Dinner with the same sides, and we also split an order of Callaloo. Everything came out piping hot, fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The portions were satisfying, and every part of the meal was seasoned beautifully. Island Spice is a wonderful local Jamaican spot with great food, tasty cocktails, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. I will definitely be back again soon. If you're looking for authentic Jamaican flavors and a relaxed place to enjoy good food and music, Island Spice is definitely worth a visit! I highly recommend!

First time here and we had great amazing service (Sandra) LOVED the food So fresh and tasty we…read morewill be back

I always order oxtail. I am from the island so I know how to cook them as well. This food was by…read morefar the nastiest food I've tasted in a while. Even tho the meat was tender it was tasteless but sweet. Oxtail are supposed to be savory they were sweet. The plantains were raw. Please don't go there

This food is amazing! What a way to give America a little jazz and a touch of Jamaica. The food is…read morealways cooked to perfection and hits the spot! I crave this place once in a while. Whenever you don't feel like cooking at home, this is the place to go for a filling home cooked meal. The serving size is enough for THREE meals! This is a medium sized chicken curry with beans and rice & homemade Mac n cheese at only $17.00. Very clean and friendly service. The cooks and cashiers are always happy to feed their customers.

Island Quizine catered my recent event, and I was extremely pleased with the entire experience. The…read morestaff arrived well before the scheduled setup time and immediately got to work. They were professional, organized, and completed the setup quickly and efficiently. I was especially impressed by their attention to detail. Everything was arranged beautifully, and the presentation added such an elegant touch to the event. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. My guests raved about how wonderful everything tasted, and many of them wanted to know who the caterer was! From their punctuality and professionalism to the beautiful presentation and excellent food, Island Quizine exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable and talented caterer. They truly helped make my event special! Renaee, Baltimore,MD

This is my first time here. I have been searching for a spot that I can get a Jamaican breakfast…read moreand decided to stop here.. I got the salt fish delight with ground provisions, two banana and two yam and fried dumpling. It was worth the drive. The food is cooked to order. It did not take long and they have a bunch of other stuff in there that just made me wanna come back for another dish. The location is small but it's tidy and it's enough room and it's decorative and clean and I am pleasantly surprised I will be back.

I was craving Jamaican food and this spot came up. It wasn't too far so I decided to give it a try…read more I got the jerk entree and my partner got oxtail. We both really enjoyed our meals. We got large sizes, which we both ended up splitting into 2 meals. Service was good and we didn't have to wait more than 15 minutes for our food. We took our food to go, but they had tables with games you could sit and play.

As I parked to visit another business in Towson , I smelled THE most amazing , Smoky Jerk so I…read morepopped in . I opted for a Beef Pattie and Plantain . I didn't get a pic of the beef Patty because I literally inhaled it lol . They're flavorful , just perfect . The Plantain were cooked to perfection just the way I like . They have several inexpensive Lunch deals under $10 so I'll most def return to try out more dishes . **Update** I went back the next day , tried Brown Stewed Chicken OMG! It's sooo good ! The chicken was tender and the rice is cooked just right .

I order curry goat, it was just okay. I also thought the food was over priced for the portion size…read more The flavor wasn't an authentic Jamaican taste, it was an Americanized Jamaican restaurant. I wouldn't return.

Everything, down to the patties, I've had have been good. I haven't done the real test, the oxtail…read moretest, to really see but I'm happy when the patties are good. Decent portions and service is friendly, too

This was a last minute stop. Dakari Soul Food in Edgewood was closed and it was nearly 1pm (I like…read morethe fish sandwich which you can get several ways; cooked in front of you). I never planned on going here because most Caribbean food sauce in America is too salty. Well this place was empty. There was no one at the counter to take orders. The guy appeared and seemed shocked when I ordered. He then fired the stove. I stepped out for maybe 10 minutes. I came back in and he left the counter to collect my food. I already seen one person walk in and leave quickly with food before I came back in. He looked upset when I did not tip. I have consistently had bad luck with local Caribbean spots so for a lunch deal under 13 dollars; I will see first if it looks edible, smells fresh, and tastes fit to eat before I tip in the future. As soon as I opened the container (very heavy) the sauce looked too silky and dark to be a stew. It looks like motor oil. The temperature was hot. There was no taste at all to the sauce. The rice or veggies gave an old smell. I believe it was the rice because it was lumpy when you get through past the black sauce. There were some lettuce cut strips that were translucent. The chicken was tender and did not taste old/reheated a few times. I am so disappointed. I wish I would have read the reviews. I should have went to Wawa for a sandwich, they never disappoint.

I got the chicken and ox tail combo with a drink 33 dollars . Chicken was dry and the ox tail was a…read morejoke , 3 small pieces of bone with no meat on them , guy acted like I was a nuisance when I came in not a customer. Also the price I was charged was 5 dollars more than the paper menu on the counter . Won't be going back .