Island Spice

I said "Island Spice" not "Island Prime." You should be happy that I did, they're vastly different and I'll take the "spice" nine out of ten times over "prime" as my wallet doesn't hurt after my meal and this food, you see, this food is cooked with some serious love - you can taste it. Okay, don't expect to be wow'd by the service here, it's non-existent. You place your order to an unentertained peron at the counter, you hand over your money, and you wait as you stare at the walls and watch person after person walk through the front door. Never had oxtail before? You should, and this is the place to get it. Served with some red beans and rice, this is a meal that I look forward to every few months. It's not plated beautifully or picture perfect, but the flavors speak to the soul as the collagen in the oxtails make your fingers stick together. Yep, if you're not picking up your oxtail to get every last piece of that stewed meat, you're doing it wrong. Slather the plate with some hot sauce and pretend you're at some side-of-the-road business in Jamaica. I mean, besides the Taco Bell across the street, this part of University Ave ain't too far off.

When I have a taste for some Jamaican Food, this is my Go To spot! I've never been to the Island, but I have no doubt that the food taste any different! The service was good. Ambiance was clean and well maintained.

Got a large jerk chicken plate and a large oxtail plate. Both were delicious. The jerk chicken has just a tiny kick of spice but lots of flavor. The grill was great on the chicken. The oxtail was so tender and perfectly cooked. Even the veggies were delicious - not just the typical cabbage and carrots but also peas, green beans, and lots of other veggies mixed in. Truly perfection! Was too hungry to take a picture but definitely will next time.

Ok, I had to run to Yelp to give them a 5 star review! I've known of this place for years, as my family love it so much. I've personally never craved Jamaican food or ever want it, but today I was craving it! Odd. Lol this place surprised me! I've been to Jamaica before, and the food there was amazing, so I didn't want to be disappointed...but this place truly mimics the true flavors of what I remember! I ordered the curry chicken plate. It was tender and packed to the brim! You get a side of red beans and rice, veggies and plantain with the chicken. Completely worth the price and drive. They are also very quick and you can call ahead to order! Ok Island Spice, I see yooouuu!!!

YUP. Just yes. Gone head and pay them a visit lol. Oxtail, goat, beef patty. Snag all of that! Beef patty is more flavorful than the chicken but both are good. I wish they had spicy ones as well. Inside is small but there is space for sitting to eat. Service was actually pretty decent. Sometimes you never know what kinda service you're going to get at a Jamaican spot but the lady ringing us up was really friendly and greeted us when we walked in. That alone is a win lol. When I have a hankering for Jamaican this is my new default.

Great service. Great food and quality of food most of all. I came here 2 months ago and I have been going here for a couple years since 2016 when they moved over from market st location. I'm happy to see this business expand and receive the attention it deserves. I ordered 2 guava sodas, 2 jerk chicken plates with the kidney bean rice and collard greens side. I even last minute asked to add something to my order (the fried plantains) and they were really nice about it because I made an online to go order. I would come here again.

This is my go to spot for Jamaican food whenever I'm in the area. Small space but great for a pick up. Always greeted with a smile. Oxtail and curry goat is my favorite items on the menu.

Overall, Island Spice was pretty good. The BBQ chicken plate, I would consider as much as the Jerk chicken plate. The flavors and spices from the Jerk chicken were the highlight of my visit, and the customer service. Employees were very nice and accommodating, and helpful when deciding from the menu. If I were to return, it would be the jerk chicken plate, especially the helping you're served.

The ox tail is the best I love this place was crazing ox tail and this did it for me!

food was excellent besides the the brown /blonde hair was found in my stemmed rice , i called the same day about the food then came in the next day regarding my refuned because at the end of the day nothing that have hair texture should be in my food . When I came in On 7/2 The women was very rude leading me to walk out instead of going back and fourth talking about I should've brought the food. I have photo from the same exact moment i found the hair . so overall good oxtails but bad custom service