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 rightcooked fresh every day in Brooklyn & Queens since 2003. Come taste de islands.
Est.Every plate seasoned bold, cooked fresh, and served with lovejust 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 potatoespair 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 plantainde works.
From $1.57 festival
De Islands was founded in 2003 by Persaud together with his cousin Harrinarine Jagnarinean 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 and DoorDashjust a click away.
Lunch, dinner or late-night cravingwe've got you covered at both locations.
Call ahead for pickup, get it delivered, or let us cater your next big lime.
