Most Loved
Jerk Chicken
Marinated overnight in our signature jerk blend, then fire-grilled until smoky, sticky and rhatid good.
From $7.08 ¼ chickenFire-grilled jerk, slow-stewed oxtail, curry done right — cooked fresh every day in Brooklyn & Queens since 2003. Come taste de islands.
Est.Every plate seasoned bold, cooked fresh, and served with love — just like back home.
Most Loved
Marinated overnight in our signature jerk blend, then fire-grilled until smoky, sticky and rhatid good.
From $7.08 ¼ chicken
Fresh Catch
Whole fish grilled island-style or topped with tangy escovitch peppers. Special porgies too!
From $7.99 porgies
Slow Cooked
Rich golden curry simmered low and slow with potatoes — pair it with rice or a warm roti.
From $7.58 side portion
Island Sides
Callaloo rice, pumpkin rice, rice & peas, sweet festival, cassava fries, ripe plantain — de works.
From $1.57 festival
De Islands was founded in 2003 by Persaud together with his cousin Harrinarine Jagnarine — an owner-operated kitchen built to bring real Caribbean cooking to the community.
What started as a spot for the Caribbean community quickly won over the whole neighborhood. Two decades later, the mission hasn't changed: consistently high-quality meals and service, whether you're grabbing take-out or catering a crowd.
Craving jerk but can't leave the couch? De Islands is on Uber Eats — just a click away.
Lunch, dinner or late-night craving — we've got you covered at both locations.
Call ahead for pickup, get it delivered, or let us cater your next big lime.