This is a cozy spot with good food and even better drinks. On Fridays they have a DJ that plays some great music. I recommend the Island Martini and Oasis Margarita. Those are so tasty. Camar is a great server and makes us feel welcome each time. We have become regulars and we will continue to stop by. I highly recommend stopping by to eat, drink or just enjoy the good vibes. read more

I bought the BBQ wings with cabbage and creamy spinach---paid $22(rounded up). The chicken was sooooo hard. These people are know for selling left over foods and reheating them over and over. You can tell that the chicken was stale---even when you bit into it, the meat was not soft. This was complete waste of my money. They cannot cook and if they can, they do not care about quality. The cabbage was ok and the creamy spinach had a good flavor. I am a Caribbean person and know what good Jamaican foods and good foods in general taste like, but this was complete trash!!! I literally had to throw it out. But the kicker was that they drowned the chicken in the BBQ sauce as if that was going to hide the staleness and hardness. DO NOT RECOMMEND wasting your time and money. read more

Island Pride Oasis - Caribbean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I have driven past this place thousands of times and never tried it before. I finally decided to give it a try. It blew me away. I'm not sure why but I didn't expect much....thought the food would be dry. I was 100% wrong. I ordered the oxtail with Mac and cheese and rice and it was absolutely delicious. Better than the food I've had in Jamaica. My friend got the goat curry with creamed spinach and it was also mind blowing. I would order food from this place to go since the seating area is small. But definitely delicious and flavorful read more

Island Pride Oasis - Oxtail, rice, Mac and Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Haven't tried everything here, but I love all the jerk dishes and the sides. The curry is good as well. Limited space for dining in and I have found the service to be inconsistent. read more

I wish I could give this place half a star I went in for a quick lunch.... After I went a sat myself down at a table... the gentleman taking orders FINALLY realized that I was eating in and brought my a glass of lukewarm water. He never even asked if I wanted something different to drink. Oh so after I ordered jerk wings, Mac and cheese, and rice & peas. The flavors of the jerk sauce was on point.... But the wings were old and hard... the Mac & Cheese was HORRIBLE..... I actually just got up and left allll my food ... I had already paid for it when I first came in because they never asked if my order was to go or not. That was 20 bucks down the drain..... who cares though..... the food was Awful I couldn't even eat the rice & peas, and I Love rice & peas, but it was Nothing to eat them with My experience here was awful..... read more

It was a nice inside. However, Food was little bit tasteless. Especially, the collard greens. The portion is very small and pricy.

Amazing authentic Caribbean food. They hosted an event at their restaurant that I attended. The food was amazing. They started the event with a delicious creamy chicken soup, then proceeded to jerk Chicken, had the best seasoning blend I have ever tasted; fresh seafood ceviche; and assorted hors d'oeuvres. To top it off the bar tender's service was amazing. I was there with friends and family the staff made the event memorable for our group. read more

Doesn't look like much when you drive up, because they share the parking lot with other businesses, but I was so hungry I went inside and it turns out to be a cute restaurant and bar. They have the best jerk Chicken I've had in a long time and the best part is quite a few choices for your sides, which I loved, for example, collard greens, green beans, standard cabbage & carrot mixed. Happy hour 4-7 pm, live entertainment, and full bar. read more

Island Pride Oasis - Bar - Caribbean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Absolutely delicious oxtail and plantains. I got the oxtail with the cabbage and I'll be back soon.

I haven't had goat in so long I was craving some. I don't really like curry, when make my goat I always do it in a brown sauce. Anyhow it wasn't busy when I went. I ordered carry out and it only to like 15minutes for the food to come. They have these cute Jell-O shots so I sat and had one while I waited for my food which was nice. It was clean and wasn't busy at the time , so I looked around and obviously took pictures. When the food came out it was hot and perfect I didn't want to wait until I got home so I opened and tried it. I asked the lady who took my order to make the curry light since I don't really like it. It came out perfect, so good. The only dissatisfaction was the Mac and cheese. It didn't taste like there was any cheese which is weird. That's why I rated 4 stars Aside from that totally recommend! Just maybe ask for extra cheese on the Mac if you order it lol. read more

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So I was in the area and decided to stop by this place I was starving and I love island food so wanted to see what they had to offer. Well it did not disappoint me There was a young lady who served me she provided good customer service which is hard to find now days. She was patient and helpful I was indecisive on what I wanted I only eat seafood and they had great options. I ended up ordering the jerk shrimp and salmon. Everything was delicious omg and I loveeeeeeee hot sauce and they had the best home made hot sauce that I'd go back for just for that. While there I had a nice conversation with a popular customer Bill he promotes the place says he's been going for four years and it's because the people and food are so great read more

Food was delicious ... quite tasty. Called order in and it was ready when I arrived. Well packed ... travel well.

TERRIBLE FOOD. Over priced. If you get the jerk chicken sandwich they put mayo on it. it. I got the sandwich yesterday. The chicken was dry. I am staying with Negril. read more

Island Pride's Oasis claims to have the most authentic Jamaican food in the area, they are right. I have been lucky to enjoy Jamaican food in Kingston. After eating the oxtails here I almost starting speaking Patwa. The oxtails are described as melting off the bone in a rich stew with beans, carrots, bell peppers, and onions. The flavor they develop in this stew is amazing, so rich and bold. Now the oxtails are a bit expensive, the dinner is about $17 but so worth it and it includes one side. I got the creamed spinach as a side and paid extra for a side of greens. I loved the cream spinach, my mouth is watering writing this review. I also ordered a few beef patties only $2.50 each, very well seasoned and flaky. This is a low key/ hole in the wall place, there are no more than ten tables throughout the restaurant. Most people typically order to-go, so don't expect 5-star service but in general, staff are pleasant. They have a catering service and a party room available as well. read more

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Everyone fall in love sometimes. And thank God it ain't a crime, because we fell in love with this delicious Jamaican Chicken Curry at Island Pride Oasis * . Meal: Jamaican Curry Chicken w/peas and Rice * . Review: The Best Jamaican Food we have eaten outside of the island. The dish was well seasoned and surprised and wooed our senses. The flavors made us feel, almost like we were back on the beach enjoying the tropics. We highly recommend this place. * . We found this place by accident, we were in search of a good lunch, the first place had closed permanently, and the second place we tried was not too appealing. Finally, I saw the Jamaican Flag on top of a restaurant's roof so we decided to that was the place to be. You MUST try this place, if you are in search of Excellent Jamaican Food. read more

Food is always banging at this restaurant!! We placed a last minute catering order and the chef was kind enough to accommodate us.

Thank you for bringing authentic Jamaican cuisine to our community for everyone to enjoy. From the national dish of Ackee & Saltfish, with perfectly fried dumplings, to the seafood dishes and sides, you cannot go wrong with ordering anything! read more

Island Pride Oasis - My home away from home. Greetings to the best duo to ever do it, Ms. J and D. Thank you! - Caribbean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Stopped in from work on a lunch break , this was so good I went two days in a row. I had the oxtails both days , they had butter beans and carrots in it . You get two sides, the sides I chose were rice and peas and plantain. The meat in the oxtail dish had so much flavor and the right amount of spice and sauce , and may i add their was a large portion . My guest had the goat roti, full of flavor , extra sauce was given on the side . If you are not familiar with roti , the best comparison would be a burrito . It was packed with goat meat and other goodies , it's a meal in itself and doesn't come with sides . For a appetizer we had the calamari , topped with this Jamaican hot spicy aioli sauce , the calamari was fried to perfection , well seasoned and tender . The ambiance in the place was nice , no one else was in there because they just opened for the day . The music (reggae) they had was amazing and truly set the tone, the owner even came out and greeted us . read more

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Love love love their food!!! Customer service was good! Just the Togo call ordering process took like 15 Minutes when I ordered a 6 person Togo meal. Lol but the lady that works there during the lunch hour is super sweet and friendly! I have been here about 3 more times after the first time I visited. If you want a good meal? Come here!! Their goat is better than the ox tail. The ox tail barely has ANY MEAT on the bone. They shouldn't charge that much for oxtail as their is nothing but bone and fat. The goat? Is tender and the gravy is tasty!! I love their Cream spinach and coconut rice and peas!! Their cabbage is ok. Little on the oily/buttery side. In case your "watching your calories ". Their plantains are bomb too!! The prices are reasonable!! Especially if you go between 12:00pm to 3pm. They don't have can soda to go just the fountain cups( just so you know) Ooooo also they have a mini party room for weddings!! Looks super cool! I'm going to be a regular here!! read more

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A lovely little gem of a restaurant & BY FAR some of the BEST Jamaican food that I have ever tasted! Never disappoints on quality or on hospitality. I highly recommend! read more

Unfortunately, it was a no for me. After a nail appointment nearby, I decided to try to try this place out. I walked in and placed my order and waited for a short while before my food was brought to me. I ordered the jerk chicken with collard greens and Mac and cheese, a beef patty and coco bread. The beef patty and coco bread were standard yet the best tasting items from my entire order. The jerk chicken was unlike anything I'd ever had before and not in a good way. It was flavorless, yet had an unappetizing taste/appearance at the same time. The Mac and cheese was also flavorless and reminiscent of something that came from a box. The greens were also flavorless and tasted like greens from a can. Soooooo disappointed in my experience and that I paid close to $30 including tip. I ended up tossing most of it in the trash, despite my dislike for wasting food but it was that bad. read more

I've heard other Caribbean restaurants (not mentioning names) aren't as clean and don't wash their meats while this place does. It's delicious food and no complaints yet. Ordering late in the evening may get you food that's not as fresh so go early. Can't go wrong with the oxtail or goat curry. read more

Best place for Jamaican jerk chicken in Montgomery county, MD. Food: Appetizers... Fried calamari - 5/5 - pretty good Jamaican jerk chicken wings - 5/5 - especially go for the Jack Daniel's versión Entrees... Jerk chicken - 5/5 - this is what people come for! The most famous, well-known Jamaican dish Jerk pork - 5/5 - this is as amazingly delicious as the chicken, in some ways even more tender and perfect mix of meat and fat Chicken roti - 2/5 - don't get this!!! This didn't have flavor comparing to the jerk Sides... Garlic mashed potatoes - 4/5 - ok not outstanding Fried plantain - 4/5 - a little bland tasting Saffron rice with cranberries - 5/5 - unique, refreshingly delicious Green string beans - 3/5 - steamed, lightly sautéed Service: Very friendly, attentive, patient Ambience: Some high tables and stools for dining around the bar area; read more

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please please. peruanos del buen comer no lleguen a ese restaurante , lo peor de Virginia , Lomo saltado un asco la carne sancochada no tenía sabor ni siquiera lo habían flameado , ceviche mixto apestaba peor que la concha custica y el tallarín a la huancaquina. de lo peor se sentía crudo el aji no sabía a huancaina obvio el lomo del tallarín de lo peor carne sancochada , el peruano se merece respeto no nos traten de engañar con comida de lo peor !! read more

This is the very first time we visited this establishment. Everything we ordered was cook to perfection and had the perfect blend of spice. It gives you a kick but you can still taste the food. We got jerk wings, jerk shrimp and baffulo shrimp to start. No complaints there. For the entrees, we got curry shrimp and curry chicken. Unfortunately our only complaint is the service. Not all the service but just our waitress. She was not attentive and we have to ask for things multiple times. After asking her for the check multiple times, we had to ask another waitress if we can get our check. Then the second waitress came back and told us that our waitress told her to tell us to go up to the stand to get the check and pay for it. I was turned off by that. I am willing to give it another try and have good hope that the service will be better the second time around. read more

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I visited this establishment 2 years ago, and I really enjoyed the food. While I wasn't too thrilled about the service, because I waited a long time for my food and I was the only dine in customer, I would definitely recommend this restaurant for the food. read more

We attended a comedy event here. The food was great and the service was good. One of the owners came out to deliver our food, and she was lovely. We will be back for dinner or lunch. read more

STOP SERVING STALE FOOD!!!! Normally purchase soup from the store but years back we had jerk chicken and the food did not taste fresh but reheated. Several of us noticed it and one day talking with another Patreon was told that they do serve food from the previous day from the restaurant and what times to purchase from the store to avoid purchases left over food. Well, last night my I purchased a snapper with rice and peas with cabbage and the fish was definitely old...very rubbery tasting and the color was off. We are Caribbean people and cook fish all the time and I noticed right away. More than likely cooked the day before and heated before purchasing. I go fishing, and crabbing as well as charter for Tuna so I know trust and believe I know. Caribbean people this can not be the standard and is unacceptable. Island Pride Oasis, your name does not reflect in your true values for your customers and your food. Do better and Be Better. Put out the product you would want if eating elsewhere. read more

The food is really good except the collards greens. They should change collards greens and put callaloo on the menu instead like most Jamaican spot. Those were some of the worse collards greens I have ever tasted. They need to improve their customer service. Tables need to be wiped down before customers are seated and utensils deliver when customers get to their table. We had to ask for the utensils and drinks after we got our foods and the young waitress was very distracted, she was snacking as she took our order. She seems very unorganized. I gave 2 stars because the waitress was not good. This girl was not the 16 yrs old girl. This is the girl with the super long braids. I think the 16 yrs old girl was hosting that night. What about the frozen steamed collards greens? read more

I loved the food, it was terrific, and we only waited a few minutes. My sister ordered the ox tail with rice and green a, and she enjoyed it as I also enjoyed my goat with rice and plantains read more

I absolutely love this place, why is the food sooooo good!!! I'm probably going to order my dinner from here tonight. The flavors are there on everything, I'm never disappointed when I eat here. I would say best Caribbean food in Rockville. Just be aware that the prices do vary from weekday to weekends, a little more pricey today on Friday vs when I went during the week around the same time of day. But absolutely still worth it. read more

Island Pride Oasis - Oxtail, Mac and Cheese and Creamed Spinach - Caribbean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Food is okay. Very heavy on the ginger in the curry. Rice and peas is very sweet. However, there aren't many options for Caribbean food in the area. read more

Really good Jamaican food. Portions are big enough for me and my wife to share. I like that, because I like sharing my food when I eat. Taste is really good, nice people, well that day. If you been in enough Jamaican restaurants you know what I mean. I will be back my new place to get some tasty Caribbean food. read more

I've been to this place before and was not impressed but I decided to give them another try. I ordered oxtails peas and rice greens and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese look like it was from Kraft box bland and clumpy. The greens were good but my tray was loaded with peas and rice and they were very skimpy on the meat. The prices are higher at this location and mediocre customer service. Will not go back. read more

Island Pride Oasis - Couldnt eat...bland and chunky - Caribbean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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I go here regularly for good Jamaican carry out. I love their seafood dishes especially the fried Red Snapper. The jerk wings are pretty good too. There are many other solid traditional fare like curry goat and stewed oxtails on the menu. They're usually prompt about getting your food ready which is definitely a plus. read more

I should have listened to the reviews. My MAIN reason for ordering was to get the coco bread and it was DISGUSTING. It was warm and hard, which was weird and it tasted like it was frost bitten/stale and they just threw it in the microwave to heat up. Also the Mac and cheese was just nasty and like others said, it was made like something out of the box. Next time I'll listen to the reviews so I could save my time and money. read more

When I tell u this food is good the mac n cheese just GREAT My favorite is the curried chicken read more

So hey guys, I recently went back to this restaurant probably about 2 to 3 weeks ago and they had a different lady serving food but as soon as I walked in, it felt weird like they might have read my post and they all knew who I was L O L. so I go and I asked the lady do you have the jerk chicken and white meat immediately she says we don't have white meat. I was like OK and just walked out like what I see you guys cutting up chicken chicken has white meat in it it's not just a dark meat so you're cutting up a whole chicken. What are you throwing the white meat away? OK fine so like I will never ever give them another chance to me they are not good customer service and also they have attitudes. I don't know what it is, but hey, I don't care. I don't need to eat here and give you my hard earned money, read more

I ordered the jerk chicken breast with Mac n cheese and collard greens. The chicken is good af. The white meat is so nice looking and tender. I asked for extra jerk sauce on the side but the jerk sauce tasted more like Chinese food sauce. Some kinda tangy. The Mac n cheese was good The collard greens weren't real collard greens. Ther was no broth. It wasn't traditional. They were sorta even crunchy. The portions are very good but they didn't provide napkins or a knife. Just a fork. read more

(4) ~ very good overall takeout...just wish they hadn't run out of desserts;)lol MENU: ** Saffron Cranberry Rice Pilaf = (4.25) Very tasty ** Oxtail = (4) very good...came with two sides ** Fried Plantains = (4) very good * Coco Bread = (3.5) good, similar to a large white soft bread roll that can be shared. ***Desserts = N/A (Not available)?? We wanted to try (3) desserts from their online menu, but they said they were out of ALL of their desserts? They should try to always keep at least (1) available. The ones we were interested in trying were the Sweet Potato Pudding; Berry Parfait & the Banana Bread;) read more