Island Shack

I just wanted to provide an update. I've been to this several times now and each time the service has been great and the food has been good. Last night, my boyfriend and I ordered 2 Snapper fish dinners to go. Taking the train back I noticed that there was a very fishy smell coming from the bag. When we got home we noticed the fish that was fried, smelled very foul. Even when I pulled the fish apart it wasn't white and flaky but grey and slimy. I had to wrap it up and throw it away. It's very unfortunate but we work too hard to throw our money away.

Excellent Caribbean food. I'm not exactly sure where this team hails from. I saw a Cayman Islands license plate and some Trinidadian flags as decor, so I'm guessing it might be a Caribbean fusion. The roti was the best we ever had. We shared the goat curry which was delicious, but the roti was the highlight for us. We had sides of macaroni pie and another spinach based side. Everything was great!There was one gender neutral restroom. They had a couple TVs showing college basketball. Hospitable mom and pop vibe.

Lovely place! I had the jerk wings- my friend enjoyed some great cocktails and the rice bowl. The owner is really nice.I love that we popped in!

Wasn't a great experience, I don't like to leave negative reviews although I need to for this... 1) understaffed 2) attitude 3) said we don't substitute (although upcharged my friend her meat) but when I asked for a little coliloo instead of the veggies and offered to pay the difference, I got a hard NO!!! Well idk how you do it for my girl from the islands and say no to me. I know we aren't the same color but are money is??? Then the food comes out and the ox tail wasn't cooked enough it was hard, and it wasn't in oxtail gravy..... it was mixed with some type of barbecue sauce. Smh I wasn't impressed with anything. Either was my friend for that matter. Thanks but no thanks.

Didn't get to try the food because they took their time opening. First, their opening time for Sundays is wrong on Yelp and Google. They supposedly open at 1pm on Sundays according to their Instagram. My friend and I got there at 12:30pm and decided to walk around the neighborhood when we realized our error. We returned at 1:00pm only to see a gentleman stroll in at about 1:05pm with absolutely zero urgency. The doors remained closed. Then, a woman walks in carrying a bunch of bags of food around 1:20pm. My friend and I joked that that was the food for the day, and we wouldn't be eating any time soon. Well, I decided to ask. The woman said they'd be opening in an hour or so, no apology, nothing. My jaw dropped. I can't imagine any establishment in NYC just opening whenever they want and having such a cavalier attitude when asked. So don't head here if you have any plans or are hungry. There is no telling when they'll actually get around to feeding you.

When I say the food is good it's so delicious. Please go here for some good Trini food. This cute intimate Trinidadian restaurant is located right Downtown Brooklyn minutes away from BAM, and Atlantic Center. It's where the old Smoke Joint/ Peaches Hot House was located. The music was good and the staff was so sweet and accommodating.That Trini corn soup had lots of corn and was flavorful with the right amount of heat and mini dumplings. The mango chow was a perfect way to start our dinner. My stew snapper was the stellar item and must have dish. It was slightly sweet with peppa. Watch out for some tiny bits of scotch bonnet. The snapper was huge. The rice and peas had a bit too much peas for me but the rice was flavorful. I only tasted the curry since I couldn't eat meat and but it was good. Tell them @Eatingwithetienne aka Geraldine sent you. You would not be disappointed.

The food was exceptional, I had the oxtails , peas and rice. Absolutely the best tasting Oxtails that I've ever had. The location is small and the service was very good.. definitely a great experience. Derrick M

My favorite Caribbean spot is now serving our favorite island street food as a take out Today I had doubles . Phlourie, and a tasty $10 lunch. Can't wait for the Sunday brunch. This type of restaurant has been long over due in this neighborhood .

The food is incredible!!! The drinks are incredible!!! The owners and service are top tier!! Couldn't be happier with my experience. Of course I'll be telling everyone!

Very good food and service is great. Love the jerk chicken with rice and peas and vegetables. The portions could be more though, especially the vegetables.Would do more take out but can never reach them by phone.