This place has a really cool vibe upon entering. The interior is colorful and reggae music is blasting. I ordered a 2 meat combo with jerk chicken and oxtail. When I got my food, it smelled really good and felt heavy. The combo came with plantains, dirty rice, and cabbage. They also have a sauce for the jerk chicken and a hot sauce that was pretty good. Between the chicken and the oxtail, there were a lot of bones so this is some finger food and can get a bit messy. Everything is well seasoned and has lots of flavor. The oxtail is delicious and the meat slides right out the bone. Sometimes I think about it and crave it. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - 2 meat meal with jerk chicken and oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

Ok so I read every review good and bad and decided I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. It's family owned or small business trying to complete with the giants. The Blooming brands of Darden and Landry restaurants along with fast foods like Mickey Dees and wingstops' of the world, so no o don't expect everyday their food will be perfect. They actually cook their food unlike most of the above ref'ed places So open mind going in. It's a cute little spot designed with their home land in mind good music some flavor spilling out onto the sidewalk. I ordered an oxtail meal with 2 beef patties total was $38. It looks like they make the food early and place in warmers with a line prefer buffet style glass protecting the food. (I didn't like their glass set up you could have a child slide their hand back there, so that felt iffy) So the only delay were the folks in front of me ordering and them plating the meals. I was in and out within maybe 12 mins, I couldn't wait til I got all the way home as I hadn't eaten all day and it was almost 5, so I took a few bites of one beef patty. It was flavorful (a bit spicy for me but I'm not the most spicy eater) I had to force myself to let it go u til I got home. I didn't want all the crumbs on me and my newly cleaned car! My drive of 4.5 miles seems so long thank Goodness it was a good weather day, so I could roll down the windows and not be overwhelmed by the flavors and spices for what felt like 35 mins as I kept staring as my bag. I'm home and I immediately finished the patty. And I must say I enjoyed it spicy and all I wished I'd gotten me a extra as the second of my order was for someone else:( Now I'm onto the meal and I have to start with more gravy please. I don't know anyone who gets this that wants their rice dry. I'd love every bite to be moisten with a bit of gravy. Presentation: the oxtails are a bit on the smaller side I believe they chop the bigger ones in half to stretch out the meat. (If I were them I'd add a couple more slices plantains to compensate for that) I too taste the salted flavor it tastes like they use garlic salt and a seasoned salt maybe using garlic powder would alleviate while still elevating the food. The oxtails were tender I just wished there was at least half a serving spoon size more. Overall I'd give this place 3,5 out of 5 stars. Yes they have a couple kinks to work out but they definitely are on track to making some delicious Caribbean food and wouldn't that be nice so close to home!!! I will revisit in a couple months to see if they've up dated their technique and for a spicy beef patty! read more

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Best jerk chicken Great vibes Beautiful people ! Great service Thank you for the first time try Def expanded my taste buds read more

I've gotten advertisements for this place on Facebook & Instagram. Once I realized where I was I made a bee line to it lol. It was like I was destined to go when I did, no line. When you walk in its walls are painted the colors of the Jamaican flag, you can see what's available in front you next to the register with the drinks available in the refrigerator. Everything I wanted was available & I spent over $30 but also fed myself for 2 days. The jerk chicken fell off the bone and was seasoned perfectly, the rice & cabbage were also hitters. I also ordered 2 beef patties as well, had to make sure I got to try everything I thought about real quick. It was worth it, take the chance & come try it out. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

Huge portions and extremely tender meat. Got their Jerk Chicken which was good as well as the Chicken Stew which was extremely tender and flavorful. The hot sauce they gave us was also really really good. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Chicken stew - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

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The food is phenomenal. Tender, tasteful, and cooked with lots of love. The wait time can be hit or miss, and they may run out of your favorite items. They were out of rice when I came, so I had to wait 30 minutes for more rice to be prepared. They were also out of jerk chicken for the day. However, I would encourage you all to keep an open mind. Because everything that was on my plate was beyond delicious. The curry goat, the curry chicken, the brown stew chicken... you can't go wrong with any of the meats here! All of the items fell off the bone and were packed with flavor. The workers here are also very friendly and eager to please. They work hard, and promote quality over quantity with their cooking I highly recommend Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant for a stacked, hearty, flavorsome plate! read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - 3 meat combo plate - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

If you like Jamaican / Caribbean food, this place is a solid spot. It's not fine-dining -- more casual, laid-back, with homestyle vibes. For authentic flavors, good portion sizes, and friendly people, it delivers. We came when all items were available. Oxtail was a must. The jerk chicken is always flavorful here. Lots of parking in the plaza. The owners are friendly and helpful and clean restrooms. read more

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Found this place I wanted to try something new. I saw that it had a lot of great reviews. Not disappointed at all! The staff were friendly and explained the menu. The portions are large portions and the flavors of the food explode in your mouth! We decided to eat there and my family and I enjoyed the music and all the friendly people coming in and out. You can tell the place gets a lot of phone orders. Excited to come back! read more

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I highly recommend you eat at this establishment! I'm so happy that this resturant is in the AV! I pray this establishment does well! Clean and friendly! The service is great! Fast service and reasonably priced! I absolutely love this place! You will not be disappointed! read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Cabbage, plantain, curry chicken, jerk chicken and curry chicken! - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

A lady from another restaurant told us about this place cus she heard me lookin for Jamaican beef patties. I was happy to see it wasn't just that! It was a whole authentic Jamaican restaurant and they was serving up oxtails and jerk chicken!! I had to get me a plate. Upon walking in we were already greeted. It smelled so good in there I couldn't wait to get my plate. I went with a two entree plate ($21). I did oxtails (extra $10) and jerk chicken. The plates come with rice & peas, cabbage & plantains. I also ordered a Jamaican beef patty on the side ($4). Asked them for some kind of hot sauce. While waiting there we got to watch Jamaican music videos which I really enjoyed. Love me some reggae!! Food didn't take too long to come out. I was too excited to eat lol. Tried my plate in the car. BUSSIN!! Jerk chicken hit the spot with the right amount of jerk spices and had a good kick to it. Went well with the rice and peas. They put a lot of food in the container too. It was packed! The oxtail was flavorful and fell off the bone and they don't skimp on it neither. Everything tasted good together. I really like the cabbage as well. Almost tasted like a ramen chicken seasoning packet but I wasn't mad at it! Then u get a little sweetness from the plantains. I ate my Jamaican beef patty with the sauce provided. Idk if it's a bbq sauce or not but it reminded me of it and it had a kick to it as well. Not overwhelmingly spicy tho. Would love to come back to try the curry chicken when I visit Lancaster again! That's mando!! read more

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I've come here a few times to eat, pick-up and dine in. The service is always fast and friendly. This is a cute place to sit and eat and enjoy a delicious meal. Everything is flavored well and hot. If you want something fresh and hot order the fried chicken! I didn't get a picture from my dine in experience but it's my favorite so far! The chicken was seasoned, crispy and tender! If you're looking for some quick comfort food that hits the spot definitely give them a try! read more

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Excellent! I have never tried Jamaican food combo I think. I ordered their 2 meat combo which was oxtail and jerk chicken. The combo came with cabbage, plantains and Jamaican rice. Let's start with the jerk chicken. It was Smoky, lightly spiced that had a light seasoning. It was a pleasure to eat especially with their yellow hot sauce. The oxtail. Yum. The meat tenderness was perfect. The meat comes off from the bones but not too soft. The flavor was new for me in terms of the spice and the sauce it was cooked on. It was very delicious. The rice was delicious with pieces of meat and beans integrated on it. I also ordered the Jamaican patties (empanada ish). I have no room in my belly so I only tried the beef. That one was an explosion of flavor! Can't wait to snack on the chicken patty later. This place is highly recommended if you're looking for quality food. There was no shortcut on how these foods were made. You can tell from the taste. Lotsa heart. Portions are huge. Make sure you come hungry. read more

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Ordered oxtails and it was delicious, no complaints. Only thing was no menu was available. Much better than the curry goat. Just don't order curry goat hear it's no good. I really enjoy the oxtail though. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

It never tried Jamaican food other than beef patties before but honestly this place is really good if a bit competitively priced. I don't mind still paying top dollar for their food since it is made in house & as fresh as possible (other than waiting 15+ minutes for it to be cooked when ordered). The portions were decent and they do a swell job on seasonings and flavoring the chicken. The oxtails were super soft and the meat fell off the bone so it was super juicy. The staff there is nice and hospitable, though they may come off as too direct to some. The inside is an open space with open table seating, it's a good set up given their space size. I have gone back 3x since I first went and I'm glad there are finally more culturally diverse restaurants in the Antelope Valley such as this one, hence my continued support, because fast food is played out. read more

The entire experience was great! Great customer service and hospitality! The food looked and smelled amazing! It was a bit hard to choose what we wanted because everything looked so good!! The ambience was amazing as well! Very clean and spacious!! There was great music playing which added to the experience ! read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Oxtail entree - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

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I've been here a few times, ever since they opened, and now I'm hooked on Jamaica's Island's awesome foods! This is one of those places where everything on the menu is excellent. I love yellow curry anything, so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that they had yellow curry chicken. And now I am hooked on it. Their jerk chicken is awesome too. I've never had oxtails before, so this was the first time I tried them and after I took my first bite, all I can say is "savory". The oxtail meat was so tender and the gravy was very flavorful and savory. I also tried their fried chicken, which they cooked fresh, to order, and it's way better than the usual American style fried chicken that we are all used to eating. The coating on the fried chicken was really crispy and tasted better than any fried chicken that I've ever had before. And I loved their baked Mac & cheese with the thick melted cheese top. The restaurant is nice and spotlessly clean and roomy, with tables and chairs spaced out to give everyone plenty of room to dine here in comfort. Every time I go here I'm always greeted by Yokasta and the two fine ladies that cook all the excellent foods. My compliments to the whole staff and the excellent foods at Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant. read more

Oxtails are like beef neckbones. Why are they sliced thin and don't have the oxtail texture? I've never seen or had a horizontally sliced, thinly cut oxtail. Do better. That's not fair to customers to serve neckbones instead of oxtails. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

Steppin' inna Island Style, di energy did right... di brethren greet mi like royalty, vibes high from di start. Mi name Ninja Gyal, an mi come fi taste di real ting -- plantain soft an sweet, cabbage cook to perfection, oxtail fall off di bone, an di jerk chicken... Lawd, dat homemade scotch bonnet sauce light up mi soul! Big up Sistren Chef Jackie -- Bo Bo Bo! Respect every time! read more

The food is bomb. The flavor was on point and wasn't just spicy but really had good balance. The cabbage was the best I've had. They give you a lot of food too. Get there before closing otherwise they are gonna sell out of the food (not surprised the food is bomb). The space was very clean and spacious and the music was good. Great spot to have in the AV and the couple who owns the place was really kind. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

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I ordered a 3 meat plate, two drinks, Ackee salt fish, two beef patties with a side of mac & cheese. The cashier was helpful and she had great customer service. She greeted us first and helped us out on making decisions. A man walked in to finish the order , his customer service was great as well.The music was good , the vibe and tone was great. What a joy it is to find a Jamaican restaurant in AV where the food is absolutely delicious. I give this place 11 out of 10. My food was perfected. The oxtails taste better than the oxtails I had at a beach bar hotel in Ocho Rios, Jamaica . Please keep up the good work& don't fall under like most restaurants do in Antelope Valley Sincerely, Jackee read more

I really wanted to give this place higher review I came in with an open mind. I will say when you walk in you can smell the food and the food is very fresh. I decided to go with the stew chicken. Although the chicken itself was not dry there was no juice in my stew chicken. Then rice and peas were very bland and the cabbage was also. The plantains we're soft on the outside but hard in the middle. But I will say the lady and the gentleman that's on the counter are very friendly. I will give this place another try. They were out of macaroni pie and I went at the end of the day around 6:00 p.m.. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Stew chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

I decided to try out Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant for lunch but I wanted to enjoy it on a patio, since it's a gorgeous day. Bravery allows outside food and I knew they could choose a good beer to complement my order. Here's what I ordered: 2 Meat - Jerk Chicken & Oxtails This comes with rice, cabbage and plantains Jamaican patty The gentleman behind the counter was fantastic! He explained the menu and I asked for him to choose my order since I've never had Jamaican food. I appreciated his patience and kindness. When I showed up at Bravery, I asked the gentleman to choose a beer to go with my order. I wish I could remember the name of the beer (it's pictured with the food). He gave a great recommendation. It went very well with the food. The jerk chicken literally fell off the bone. The sauce he included added a smoky/vinegary addition to the very well seasoned chicken. It's beautiful on its own but the sauce takes it to another level and adds some spice. I loved it! My first time ever eating oxtails was SOOO good! It made me happy to try something new and savor every bite. They were also very tender and just perfection. Their rice is earthy, I could just eat it alone and be happy but man did I enjoy it with the chicken. The cabbage was fresh, I enjoyed the slight crunch and the added veggies. The plantains were so good! I love their texture and flavor. The Jamaican patty was delicious! My first bite I, at first, didn't know if I liked it. The second bite confirmed I didn't like it, I LOVED it! I enjoy the filling and that it has a little spice. Can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

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Ok so I came back 2 days later because the food is just that good! I walk through the door and the delicious smells of the food greets me and then so does the owners/staff. I order Jerk chicken, beef patty, and curry chicken. AGAIN the food is as delicious as the first time. The veggies and plantain were so good. I'm really glad that this place is here. This area needs more diversity with food and they are exactly what is needed. Service is always spot on, Restaurant is always clean. The people are always friendly. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Jerk chicken, beef patty, curry chicken, cabbage,rice and peas, plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

I had been eyeing this place for about 6 weeks now and I finally try it The oxtail dinner $30 o got 4 piece of small oxtails and the flavor wasn't flavoring , it needs some more flavor for that process and the amount of food you get is a rip off read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Oxtails -4pcs of meat for $30 not worth the $, oxtail and fish $10 more then the other plates, it's a rip off and over priced lacks flavor - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

I wanted some curry goat but the girl at the counter said it's only on the weekends they serve the curry goat. So I ordered the oxtails. It came with cabbage, rice, and plantains. Yes, please!! Meats are tender and fell off bones. Portion is huge. And tastes amazing!! I am used to New York style flavorful Jamaican food and this was it!! Place is immaculately clean and quiet. Two thumbs up and I will definitely come back for curry goat on the weekend. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Two beef patties - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

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Just like being in the Caribbean! I was very excited when they opened. Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Ox-Tail...yeah, you can't maxe a bad choice. Patties and Plantains...rice and peas, Mac and Cheese. Never a bad selection. The Jamaican Sodas are a nice touch and they taste really good too. Very good! read more

Just tried Oxtail and Jerk chicken plate today. I wanted to love it but I feel like my oxtail had a lot of fatty pieces and the chicken did too. So I was picking through a lot slimy fat. The flavor was ok too. I'll give it another try one day and try something different. read more

10/10 highly recommend if you were looking for authentic jamaican food at a great price also amazing service! This is your place. I will be coming back!!! read more

Awesome experience here in the AV and great food was great and the conversation and story on how. Authentic the food is ant the time it takes to prepare the food. Their was no wait time and they have customer service mastered. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Jerk chicken plate - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

Food is soooo good!!! Will not disappoint. Been looking for some good Jamaican cuisine in the AV and this restaurant is delicious!

I love that there is a Jamaican spot near me! This is the second time I've tried the food (1st time I was getting over a cold, and I was able to taste and enjoy the spiciness of the jerk chicken. The oxtails are also very delicious. I got 2 beef patties, one to share, but I'm tempted to eat the 2nd one too! There's so much food that I can't finish it in one sitting. Can't wait to try the other dishes soon! read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Beef patty - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

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Fantastic! Had the Jerk Chicken/ Jamaican Fried Chicken combo with the Rice and Peas (beans), Cabbage veggie blend, and plantains. The fried chicken is made to order so there was a little wait for it but totally worth it. The Jerk Chicken was perfect. Hint of sweet with the island kick! Wife and I split the Jamaican Macaroni along with a chicken and beef Patty. The beef one is perfectly spicy. Ordered an extra Mac to go home. Don't sleep on this place.... And enjoy a real Jamaican soda and every little Ting is gonna be alright. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Jamaican Fried Chicken/Jerk Chicken Combo along with a Ting (Grapefruit soda... perfect for the spice.) - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

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Food was amazing!! Service was great, very clean and friendly.Loved it highly recommend if you're in the area!! read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

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I Ordered the Curry Chicken plate. Everything is great and authentic!!!! I will definitely be back asap and tell allll my friends. Thanks again Customer Service was great. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - I Ordered the Curry Goat - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

Highly recommend the service is always great. I came here twice and never said I regret coming or getting the food because it's always a hit and always fresh and very flavorful. I also love that they are not stingy when it comes to the portion sizing !!! read more

I got 1 meat meal and Jamaican patty to go. Everything was delicious!!! I will come back. Good customer service as well. Good music too. read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Oxtail combo - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

The food was really flavorful and delic! I got ox tail, curry chicken and stew chicken. My favorite was the stew chicken. Nothing was spicy that i got. He said only the jerk chicken and meat patty is spicy. I really love the food and will def come back! read more

Jamaica's Island Style Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Lancaster, California

FOOD IS AMAZING!!!! Everything is made fresh and the owners are extremely sweet and the service is impeccable!!! It's a home type of environment and I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend read more

Please do yourself a favor and come visit the Jamaica's Island Restaurant! The food is so delicious! I tried the ox tail and the jerk chicken. The chicken was super juicy and the ox tails literally fell off the bone. The staff are really kind and helpful. They are happy to answer questions and are really nice. And the vibes were really nice. Chill reggae music plays in the restaurant for the patrons to enjoy while ordering food and eating. I'm definitely going to come back and bring my fam with me! read more

The food was outstanding, I had the oxtails, cabbage, Mac and cheese, jerk chicken and stew chicken, and last but least the beans and rice. Love it all read more