About Us

Family-Run Since 2003

Owner-operated, community-loved, and seasoning every plate the island way for over two decades.

Fire-grilled jerk chicken at De Islands Island rice sides at De Islands
Our Story

De Real Deal

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.

Originally designed to serve the Caribbean community, the restaurant quickly won over customers from every background. Two decades later, the mission hasn't changed: consistently high-quality meals and service — whether you're dining with us, grabbing take-out, or catering a crowd.

  • Owner-operated — the family is in the kitchen every day
  • Authentic recipes, seasoned and stewed the island way
  • Take-out, delivery & full catering for any occasion
Store Hours

When We're Cooking

11–11EVERY DAY

Open 7 Days a Week

Monday through Sunday, both locations — lunch, dinner and late-night.

Monday – Sunday · 11:00am – 11:00pm
Brooklyn

Flatlands Avenue

📍8203 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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Queens · Rosedale

Francis Lewis Blvd

📍138-58 Francis Lewis Blvd, Rosedale, NY 11422
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Come Taste De Islands

"Island food sweet nuh rhatid!" — see what everyone's talking about.