The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
237 Reviews
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- Wednesday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday11 AM–1 AM
- Saturday11 AM–1 AM
- Sunday11 AM–9:30 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11 AM–9:30 PM
About the Business
Welcome to the Island | The rhythm of the Island
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+17816052212
118 Ferry St, Malden, MA 02148, United States
Hours
- Wednesday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday11 AM–1 AM
- Saturday11 AM–1 AM
- Sunday11 AM–9:30 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11 AM–9:30 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Curbside pickup
- Identifies as women-owned
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Small plates
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Good for kids
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Fast service
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Late-night food
- Kids' menu
- Solo dining
- Comfort food
- Tourists
- Trendy
- Identifies as Black-owned
Recommended Reviews
christopher felt
18.10.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
This place has been my go to place for special occasions or just a good night out for a year now. The food is always hot & fresh and the atmosphere is always top tier and menu has so many delicious options.
Ashley Fantroy
04.10.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
My boyfriend and I had went here on Saturday afternoon for our date night and the atmosphere was amazing and are waiter Gerry was fabulous. The food was so damn good and good portions. We will definitely be going back again!
Molly Hodgkins
28.09.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
Absolutely phenomenal Haitian food - some of the best in greater Boston metro. We went on a Saturday for an early dinner and had excellent service. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and welcoming and the food and drinks are top-notch. We had pwason fri with diri kole and it was so well flavored. My friend ordered the griot and really enjoyed it as well. Definitely worth a visit.
Maximum Achievement
14.09.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
I eat here all the time. This place is less than a year old and it looks like people don’t know it’s here yet.The food is delicious! I think I’ve ordered almost everything on the menu, but it ranges from rice and meats such as fish, turkey, chicken, goat, and wings to plantains, French fries, and tasty passion fruit or lemonade beverages.Their choice of music ranges from old school r&b to Haitian tunes. It’s very unique and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. It’s a laid back atmosphere, but on weekends after hours, they move the tables for a dance arena for fun. You can still just come in for a bite to eat if you want.I do eat here a lot because I just love the food. There is nothing on the menu that disappoints me.
Dessi “Dessi” Miles
14.09.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
This was the best experience I’ve had. The best service ever. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and attended to. The most authentic Haitian food in MA. I’m Haitian and the food was identical to my grandmothers cooking. I can tell the spices used are authentic. I had the red snapper, sospwa, macaroni and drinks. I was so full I could not finish because the portion was grand. I am very huge on quality experiences and the atmosphere, music and service made this one of the best experiences I’ve had dining out In Massachusetts. 10/10 would recommend. I even met the owner, she came to check on my table. Also, the drinks are top tier, the bartender Jerry knows his stuff!
R C
08.08.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
I’ve traveled to Jamaica and I’ve tasted the best jerk ever! This doesn’t even come close. Food was low grade mediocre at best. Chicken tasted left over with too much sauce and onions. Definitely not Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Black rice was stale and flavorless. Couldn’t eat the meal only but a couple of bites. Only thing that was fresh was plantains. The $22 conch salad (or whatever that was)was drenched in oil and had enough onions to make 20 people’s eyes water. Very disappointed. Maybe take out and dining in experience is different but my food was horrendous!! Go to Lynn or Boston to get authentic Jerk chicken flavor. And to the mgr:” I see all of your responses to other patrons reviews and you don’t take responsibility for your terrible food”. Get a better cook or go into a different line of business.
Angie S.
24.07.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
This was my first time eating Haitian food. I ordered the veggie melody and it was VERY good. I ordered fried plantains and bean sauce on the side cause duh and they were very good too! Some of the things are spicy, so ask before trying them (the onions in the picture were INCREDIBLY spicy). I'm removing 1 star cause they did take forever to bring the food (a whole hour) so if you're coming, come with time and not too hungry. The place is very clean and the service is good.
Health Enthusiast
24.07.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
Saturday special is goat soup with bones $12 or meat $18. My friend got fried beef meat with rice & beans and 2 flattened plantains that seemed fried. Everything tasted good and it was well cooked. The only complaint is that the passion friit listed under fruit juices was not a juice, it came on ice (after waitress specifically repeated my instructions not to put any) and it was made on thick and very sweet syrup. The flavor had hints of almond and maraschino cherry.The decor is from a previous irish bar, all wood a stained glass. The benches are too tall for the tables at back.There are themed nights on Saturday with zouk and other carribean dances. $10 after 11pm
Tiffani F
24.07.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
This hidden gem is worth the visit. Something distinct about a place that is true to its cultural ties. My husband and I are from South Florida, so we are picky about our Caribbean food, and moving to mass has dwindled our selection due to unavailability.We started with their Akra and Bannan, and both were very flavorful just wished the Bannan was a bit crisper.The fried goat and fried chicken meals were a chef’s kiss! The goat was incredibly tender and well-seasoned, and the same goes for the chicken. The diri kole and the djon djon were delicious as well.The drinks were made with fresh juice and made the experience memorable!My husband and I will be back regularly since this is the only place that gives us a piece of home.
Muri B
14.07.2023
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks
Great service, everyone was nice and pleasant. Nice Haitian music playing. Bathroom was clean. The food was good. Street parking.
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118 Ferry St, Malden, MA 02148, United States
The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks