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Island Grill

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Jamaican restaurant

👍 The food was good, service was quick with pleasant staff. People often mention good, service, order, chicken, great, wait, jerk, fast, Island, fries,


Address

59, 5 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston, Jamaica

Website

www.islandgrillja.com

Contact

+1 876-472-9338

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (24) service (15) order (14) chicken (13) great (9) wait (8) jerk (8) fast (8) Island (7) fries (7)
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  • 4/5 The T. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    The food was good, service was quick with pleasant staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Celeyon W. 5 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    They serve proper Jamaican breakfast. The dumplings are solid and have cornmeal in them - both fried and boiled. Anything with saltfish have saltfish pieces you can see - not just a hint of saltfish. Of course the food is hot and fresh - just how I like it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sharihime J. 2 years ago on Google
    The wait time could have been better on my last visit, since it was not crowded. They observe covid 19 protocols.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Claudia M B. 1 year ago on Google
    Island Grill is a bit overpriced in my opinion so I don't go there very often. I do like their juices and their fries. The meals like the large Satisfaction is not great for the price at all. You could get the same quality somewhere else for less with better portions. But, their menu has variety and good vegetarian/pescatarian options. I like the green plantain and breadfruit tostones additions to the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn S. 4 years ago on Google
    SWEET life
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anthony Brown (Tony T. 5 months ago on Google • 509 reviews
    The food is very good but they have gotten extremely expensive these days.

  • 5/5 Allison Clark (Missing Persons A. 5 months ago on Google • 169 reviews
    Awesome food. Huge variety jerk chicken, curry chicken plantation yam very good.

  • 5/5 Travel with B. 1 year ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Delicious chicken, french-fries and festival. All their food is good, you won't be disappointed. One of my favourite fast food spot in Jamaica.

  • 4/5 Nickardo T. 4 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    It was rush hour when I went to this place cashier and servers were moving fast got meal it quick time, I ordered jerk chicken, festival and fries everything was served hot I really enjoyed my meal

  • 4/5 Melanie G. 4 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    It does take 30 to 45 minutes to get through, they do not communicate expectations with the customers but often put on a friendly demeanor at the cashier.. there are always workers not occupied and it does get irritating.. I enjoy the festival, the fries and chicken sandwich whenever I order and they do offer free WiFi for customers the code is listed on each and every receipt. There is a bathroom accessible to both males and females and air conditioning. Ideally a good place to eat, the service really needs to be more speedy.

  • 5/5 Bernard E. R. 4 years ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Island Grill was great. Lovely food catering for a Vegan. Customer service is excellent with polite and friendly cashiers.

  • 5/5 evayardy83 5 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    The food is always nice, cannot deny that fact.

  • 4/5 Sade C. 6 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    The line was long and the order took about ten minutes to be ready. The server was welcoming and polite. The veggies weren’t very appetizing but the corn and jerk chicken were delicious. The spicy sauce added flavor.

  • 4/5 Eelon G. 2 years ago on Google
    Festival was cold no forks received no sauce received. The meal was incorrect.

  • 5/5 megotnette h. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was great and fast

  • 4/5 The H. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty food. Drinks too sweet tho. Mango Peach gave me diabetes.

  • 5/5 Thomas W. 2 years ago on Google
    I really like the ripe sweet plantain here. I was super impressed that by our 3rd visit Kareen already knew our order off by heart.

  • 5/5 Vivian G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great consistent authentic jamaican fast food. Try the cherry juice.

  • 4/5 Shakero J. 2 years ago on Google
    Always good food. Should try the green plantain and jerk chicken delicious 😋

  • 3/5 Camellia S. 2 years ago on Google
    There was a lone outside but still didnt have to wait long to get to the cashier. The wait to collect order was very lengthy, staff seemed confused. The meal was good though. Crushed breadfruit was really good. Chicken was well done.

  • 4/5 tukpaere 2 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious but the quantity is too small

  • 4/5 Patricia K. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is good. Customer service isn't great. Staff need to be more pleasant.

  • 4/5 Rajeve B. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely my preferred location of the Island Grills in the city. Workers are generally very helpful and mannerable. Called ahead and placed my order and indicated a pick up time 45 minutes in advance. This didn't make a difference, still had to go in and wait about 10 minutes to collect order.

  • 4/5 Coach B. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was good, and somewhat reasonable for the price( though they raised the price again recently). If you're looking for a break from the burgers, patties, and fry chicken, island grill is a good option

  • 1/5 Paulette Record-Champagnie (. 2 years ago on Google
    They advertised things that they don't have, so you join this long line and when you reach the cashier most of the things advertised they don't have... just crazy!!!! No customer service was delivered. No professional.

  • 5/5 Venice 2 years ago on Google
    The best fast food place with a great variety. Weather you are a carnivore or vegetarian there is something delicious for you.

  • 5/5 Donna S. 2 years ago on Google
    The place to go when on a diet regimen Tasty but not fattening

  • 4/5 PP D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is GOOD 👌👌. The festivals are especially delicious. Customer service is great...if you're unsure of how to order from the menu the very helpful assistants will guide you through. The fruit drinks are an acquired taste though...I would definitely recommend for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Portions are generous too so be sure you're hungry enough😆

  • 1/5 Stephanie M. 1 year ago on Google
    The wait is a killer! And even if ur pregnant with a huge belly u gonna stay there and wait! The only person dat deserves a 5 star in this location is the security, she was more concerned and acted like a human being.

  • 3/5 Akeem B. 1 year ago on Google
    Island grill is what it was always but things have changed over the years. I ordered satisfaction and was left less than satisfied the jerk don't even taste like jerk no more.

  • 3/5 Tanya T. 1 year ago on Google
    The manager at the Knutsford Blvd branch needs to be demoted and placed around the back to clean the kitchen, that way customers wont bother her. They often leave things out of the bags or place the wrong items in the bags. If you dont want to be disappointed check your order before you leave

  • 1/5 Manoj K. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the junk yard I found in New Kingston. I ordered lunch and they gave pumpkin rice and veggie stew peas. Well pumpkin rice wasn’t it but had some yellow colour that could be turmeric or food colour and you might be lucky to get a small piece of pumpkin. Veggie stew peas green as nothing but some water with may be like 2 or 3 peas if you are lucky. Don’t waste money and time in this bummer sucks to the core.

  • 5/5 Arlene C. 1 year ago on Google
    There was a long line last night at New Kgn location. However the wait to receive the food was quiet short. The festivals that I ate were hot, light and not greasy.

  • 5/5 Despicable s. 1 year ago on Google
    Best ever had the jerk chicken combo

  • 2/5 Izzy N. 1 year ago on Google
    The sandwiches are as small as baby's hand, the fact that you are charging over $900 and more the the size should be bigger and filling because I had the sandwich I still felt like I didn't have lunch

  • 5/5 Sophia J. 1 year ago on Google
    food taste real good excellent customer service very clean surrounding I like it here.

  • 4/5 Sasha D. 1 year ago on Google
    I only buy red peas soup which taste good but twice they messed my order up. So please check before leaving

  • 5/5 Brittney H. 1 year ago on Google
    Been years since I've ordered a year and am glad the food still tastes great. Island Grill has the best fries in the world don't you agree?

  • 5/5 William W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had not been there in over 12 years. Revised menu, but food still outstanding

  • 5/5 Nana Keda K. 1 year ago on Google
    As usual food good! Service routine çashier concerns over not coming up with shortages at the end of the day's sales leaving them anxious about getting it right loses the warmth. Gotta get the mix people. Not just IG though. Atmosphere good though overall a nice place to eat.

  • 4/5 Marlina C. 11 months ago on Google
    Open until 11 pm. Pleasant staff. Make sure to check your items before you leave. Missing some sides on our food order.

  • 3/5 MZQUEENDEE M. 9 months ago on Google
    Customer service doesn't seem to be a goal for the location...you're just being served, the food is a more healthier choice and that's the only reason I keep going back. The only courtesy shown is by the security guard at the door.

  • 4/5 Reon R. 8 months ago on Google
    Great food but it takes a while on a busy day. Also got a cold sandwich seems the meat was prepped from morning and was sitting there

  • 5/5 Bryan L. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything is good here, and the sorrel ginger sauce is amazing!!

  • 4/5 Emma T. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty good for a fast food restaurant!! Nothing fancy but quick and tasty

  • 4/5 Susan W. 3 years ago on Google
    My go to for a quick healthy meal.

  • 3/5 Romareo B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 4/5 Dj Fou4 T. 3 years ago on Google
    It's okay

  • 4/5 Yovan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good vibes and food and one of the few restaurants you can get veggie chunks for veggitarians..

  • 5/5 Natalie W. 3 years ago on Google
    It was OK

  • 3/5 Darhenry music and m. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok place

  • 5/5 OWEN B. 3 years ago on Google
    GOOD FOOD, CLEAN RESTAURANT, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, SECURITY ENSURES YOU'RE SANITIZED AND PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING.

  • 4/5 Natasha T. 3 years ago on Google
    Food variety

  • 5/5 Okema W. 3 years ago on Google
    Jerk or BBQ? Leg and thigh? Rice & peas or pumpkin rice. Is these sound of the cashier taking my order... Never gets old. Great food overall. Lunch or Dinner you won't be dissapeared

  • 4/5 Emerson B. 3 years ago on Google
    Order ahead it helps

  • 2/5 Michael L. 4 years ago on Google
    Slow line to cash, slower line to pick up order. Prices are a bit higher compared to others. Their fries are good. I believe if they can improve on service, they would be doing much better.

  • 5/5 oreo 3 years ago on Google
    As usual the food is always up to there high home cook standard 😋

  • 4/5 Rashell W. 4 years ago on Google
    Well my experience was ok, my order seemed to take some time though otherwise i have no complaints. I love the natural juices they have , healthy and delicious.

  • 4/5 Marsha Ann P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food good service

  • 5/5 oj R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good customer service

  • 4/5 L. Nicole B. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is always good at Island Grill.

  • 5/5 Debbie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious 😋 food

  • 5/5 Amoya M. 3 years ago on Google
    Glad they were still open. I appreciate that the security guard advised us what they had before joining the line so we could decide if we wanted

  • 5/5 Tracey-ann R. 3 years ago on Google
    LOVE THE FOOD. LOVE THE VIBE.

  • 4/5 dennis c. 3 years ago on Google
    Festival and juices r great...food a fall off a shape nowadays and its pricey

  • 4/5 Cassie K. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered the chicken sandwich. It was really good. The fries was extra soggy with oil and they had no other drink but soda and I dont drink soda. The cashier was polite.

  • 4/5 Russchell B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. Customer service is awesome.

  • 4/5 Philip W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food ... The customer service needs to be looked at ...

  • 4/5 Dale S. 4 years ago on Google
    Love their burgers

  • 3/5 Arthur L. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is good, but could be much better.

  • 3/5 Terrence J. 4 years ago on Google
    Relatively fast service. Expensive food for less.

  • 4/5 Lori B. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean and friendly staff

  • 1/5 Sean G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very poor food supply, not good enough.

  • 5/5 ms w. 3 years ago on Google
    Natural food not processed wish they would add broccoli, asparagus Brussels sprouts etc and other health things to the menu

  • 5/5 NAEEM C. 3 years ago on Google
    It's an island grill what's not to love

  • 4/5 Sky S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the food. It would be nice if they can add more variety of meals though

  • 5/5 Damion A. 3 years ago on Google
    Healthy eating

  • 1/5 Camilla C. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor customer service. Ordered bbq chicken. U got nerj. I ask for bbq sauce and the unpleasant server told me it's an extra charge for bbq sauce. I Gave away the chicken.

  • 3/5 Kadine J. 3 years ago on Google
    Affordable

  • 5/5 Sophia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Real tasty jerk chicken

  • 4/5 Talya W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food great taste!

  • 4/5 Japheth L. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 1/5 Kirk W. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't eat at fast food restaurants

  • 5/5 Sihle A. 3 years ago on Google
    My regular order is one of Island Grill's burgers or fish sandwiches. Yummm! 👍 I always get a small side of festivals. Their fries are a fave. I can't wait to be able to dine inside the restaurant again.

  • 5/5 Coleen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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