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    Island Fest

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Open 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jerk chicken. Yellow rice. Cabbage. Plantains.
    Terri S.

    Flavored lemonade is great! Different sizes offered. No refills though. Which is a bummer considering the spicy food. Will always need something to cool you down. Everything is pretty much self serve. Not the friendliest crew working...lol but I get it. Food was great! Portions are good.

    Curry Chicken Patty
    Yolanda T.

    I'm BACK! It's been 8months since my first review and I'm pleased to say it's still the same fantastic food as my first bite! The self service kiosk makes ordering a breeze. The restaurant was clean and had a lot of foot traffic with to-go orders. It's hard to order anything but the curry goat, rice&peas, cabbage and sweet plantains. I had to make sure the goat was still perfectly seasoned and melt in your mouth tender, and it was. I also had a curry chicken patty and spicy beef patty. As you can see, I couldn't wait to take the pic before biting into them. Kudos to the cook! Please continue turning out the best Jamaican food outside of Jamaica! The food scene in High Point is on fire.

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    LaTasha L.

    I finally made it to Island Fest and I will definitely be coming more often! The food is top tier. The stew beef was tender and flavorful. The service was great, the beautiful woman at the counter answered all my questions. I loved the welcoming feeling of the restaurant and felt like I belonged.

    Shrimp, rice and peas, amazing cabbage, and plantains.
    Me B.

    Wow! Everything is Great! Will definitely be back!!! Loved the cabbage - amazing! Great flavor to everything and not too spicy!

    Stew Beef Side of Yellow Rice Side of Cabbage
    Wyland S.

    I ordered the beef stew with a side of cabbage and yellow rice, and everything was absolutely delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful, the cabbage was perfectly seasoned, and the rice tied the whole plate together beautifully. I also tried their beef patties, and let me just say--amazing! Flaky, savory, and packed with just the right amount of spice. Not only was the food hot and fresh, but the staff were super friendly and welcoming. The good vibes and authentic flavors really made it feel like a taste of the islands right here in town. Highly recommend if you're craving flavorful comfort food with island flair. I'll definitely be back!

    Red snapper
    Zac G.

    While the Khrissy's Kitchen truck makes its rounds at Brown Truck fairly regularly, High Point was without a Jamaican restaurant until Island Fest recently opened its doors. It's a welcome addition, and while it has room to grow and improve, there's reason enough to be hopeful. Housed in the former Lone Star Burger (they kept the cow out front and adorned it with a Jamaican flag), Island Fest is geared toward takeout and quick service. Dining in is an option, and the folks here seem friendly, but you're coming for the food, not the ambiance. Speaking of the food, the offerings here aren't as extensive as they are at Da Reggae Café, but if you have a Jamaican craving, you'll likely find something that can satisfy it. Entrees range from jerks and curries to fried fish to brown stew beef, quick bites include various patties and coco bread, and sides cover the requisite rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains as well as mac and cheese. They were out of curry shrimp when I placed my order, so I went with fried red snapper in its stead along with jerk chicken, a beef patty, and coco bread. The entrees are available in smaller and larger sizes and include rice and plantains. My wife and I were hoping to get several meals out of our order and did so for under $50. While Island Fest's early reviews complained about portion sizes, the larger-sized entrees left no room for complaint on that end. The food was a bit uneven, but there were more bright spots than disappointments. Thankfully, Island Fest does not tone itself down for mass appeal: the beef patty and jerk chicken brought a welcome bit of heat. The snapper was nicely breaded and paired well with a peppery barbecue sauce. Speaking of sauces, Island Fest lets you pick a gravy for your rice. We got to try both the curry and the oxtail gravies, and both were delicious. While the rice was a top-tier side, the cabbage and coco bread were forgettable, and the sweet plantains weren't particularly sweet. Island Fest's early offerings are promising, and more may be on the horizon. As-is, this probably isn't the best Jamaican food you've had, but the entrees and sauces can hold their own.

    Cyndy C.

    My friend and I have been wanting to try this place out. It didn't disappoint. Not pictured but their patties are delicious!

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    Shirley G.

    The food was DELICIOUS! My daughter got the jerk chicken, cabbage, rice, and plantains. All yummy! I got a jerk chicken patty and cheesy spinach patty. Delicious. The staff was friendly and very attentive. My parties took a while to cook, but they kept us in the know and worth the wait. The restaurant is very clean. I loved the cow and the outside seating. We will definitely be back.

    Beef Brown Stew Chicken Meal with Cheesy Beef Patty
    LaTonya S.

    Friendly and Fast service! Modern, cool open ambiance. Loved the spice level of all the food. Great location

    Curry Chicken with white rice
    Samantha F.

    Food is . Inside is a vibe. Music feels like you're in Jamaica The owner is super sweet.

    Very strong ginger drink
    Shannon A.

    3.5 stars. Clean and nice location with friendly, attentive staff. You order at a kiosk but they come help you. I was not fond of the plastic single use containers. Food was also not what I expected. I've had Jamaican shrimp curry before and it had a sauce. This did not. I ordered a side of curry gravy and it was not really gravy -- more like a thin curry broth. The plantains were sweet and delicious - my favorite part of the meal. My husband's jerk chicken tasted more like a tangy bbq chicken rather than the jerk chicken I've had in the past. He loved his blueberry lemonade. I would try it again, but based on this visit, I prefer Da Reggae Cafe in Greensboro. Good addition to the High Point restaurant scene!

    Curried Goat
    Bradley B.

    Top tier Jamaican food. I got the curried goat it was magnificent. Growing up eating Jamaican food this is definitely authentic my grandmother would be proud. I had a take out order but the Service was great. Nice area for dining in. Highly recommend this place if you love some Jamaican cuisine.

    Curry chicken plantain coleslaw and rice and beans
    Leuwell W.

    I need a little more food, outside of that I ordered the curry chicken it came with rice and beans and coleslaw, I order a pineapple and ginger which came in a 32 oz I'm still sipping on it right now. I will be back to try the jerk chicken and the ox tail. Curry chicken had a ton of flavor. The chicken was tender and fell off the bone.

    Brown stew chicken and curry shrimp

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    Great place and great food, loved the beef patty, and jerk chicken. Service was fast and the ladies were so nice.

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    Amazing food great staff if you want to branch out this is a good place to start. Outdoor seating recommended.

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    All went well, the food,the service and the ambiance. Will definitely be back soon, especially for their tasty Jamaican patties.

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    Peace and Blessings, Vibe in there is Fyer. Customer service is Steller, Food iz smelled And Tastes Great. FOR SURE ILL BE A REGULAR. PEACE.

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    This is delicious home cooking! Sparkling clean restaurant, lots of menu options, and so tasty. Very friendly service too. We'll be back.

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