Island Quizine may be a semi-chain restaurant, but it's a great place to get Jamaican food without traveling way into the city or to the other side of town for it. I met up with a dear friend of mine for lunch. She never had I.Q. before and I wanted her to try them out. I bought my favorite- brown stew chicken with rice and peas. She bought jerk chicken with rice and peas. As always, this place is always jumping! We came on a weekday, during the lunch hour. Although, we called our orders in beforehand, there was still a wait. This is kind of normal, so if you're in a hurry, you may be a bit frustrated. They definitely take their time. My friend asked for peppers to top her food with. What I assumed would be a quick 1-2 minute task seemed like almost ten minutes! After about 20 minutes, our orders were ready. This is NOT a dine in restaurant. It's a fairly small place. Although there's a small table with two chairs in the corner, this isn't a really place to sit and enjoy your food. You'd be more comfortable eating in your car. We grabbed our food and left, opting to eat at a nearby park. It was a beautiful spring day- a perfect setting to eat our lunch. Both of our dishes were absolutely delicious! So delicious that I forgot to snap a picture! Lol! The chicken in my brown stew chicken dish was sooo delightfully tender! The sauce was mildly sweet and flavorful. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her meal very much & vowed to come back. If you live in the Towson area and have a taste for some pretty good Caribbean food, Island Quizine will take care of you! read more

I aint never in my life. I've been looking for good Jamaican food since I moved to Maryland & unfortunately this was a fail. First of all this is the tiniest cup I've ever seen. The reggae pasta was so nasty. It tasted like Alfredo with a lot of salt added & no actual seasoning. I asked if I could have jerk sauce added & she said yea & of course didn't put it. read more

Island Quizine - Lunch special Reggae pasta & tiny juice $14 - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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One of my pieces of chicken was red in the middle and undercooked. Service was ok. The sides were actually really good. Decided to eat the rest of plate later and discovered This. read more

Island Quizine - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

The food was good, but be prepared to WAIT! I called to order and was told 15 minutes. I know how it goes, so I arrived about 30 minutes later. I arrived and paid for my food and still had to wait an additional 20 minutes! I used to order quite a bit but took a break after many experiences with bad customer service. The customer service was fine, but waiting almost an hour for a call in order was a bit crazy. read more

Island Quizine - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

said i needed to come in to place my order they don't take phone orders ? like bro im not about to sit outside your establishment for ten minutes when i can just order off the phone read more

Never again! Waste on time and money. The food was bland. No flavor at all; the meat, the rice and the cabbage weren't good. Best part of my dish was the plantains. & if you're looking for butter beans with your oxtail, don't count on it; only 3 came with my platter! read more

Island Quizine - Oxtail with Butter Beans - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Food is expensive ($60 for a 2lb snapper) and wait time for drinks and food is painfully long. We ordered the steamed snapper and it was HUGE and easily served two people. Maybe using smaller fish for lower prices would be more 'palatable'! Waitress was unkept, but the ambiance and music helped some. read more

This was my first time trying Jamaican food in Maryland. I started with the Chicken soup: Very flavorful and hearty. Entree: Oxtails with cabbage and rice and pea, plantain's. The oxtail were very tender and spicy I must say I can tell scotch bonnet was heavy. I love spicy food so I didn't mind. Jerk Chicken, rice and pea, cabbage and plantains: the chicken was grilled which was a plus and the sauce was very good not spicy at all. Drinks: Pineapple/Ginger: this drink was made with way too much ginger as soon as I took a sip the ginger was so spicy that it overpowered the pineapple. read more

Island Quizine - Oxtail with Butter Beans - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Great food, always fresh and seasoned well. The staff is very friendly, always pleasant and very professional.

The food was disgusting and I was disappointed. The ackee and salt was extremely salty which tells me the chef doesn't know how long to soak the fish. Cut up coco bread was placed in the larger compartment of the dish. This is in reference to the woodland location. I wasn't charged the price shown on the menu broad and was told " those are old prices". No morals or values when you don't honor what you advertise. Shout out to the Chef! read more

Island Quizine is a takeout place, so don't expect a table. However, expect to be blown away with great carribean flavors. I have picked up takeout many times and tried a lot on the menu and have not been disappointed. My favorites are the Oxtails and I also love the Ackee & Saltfish. I doubt that I can find better oxtails. They are juicy and great portions. read more

This place is THE SHIT. Real authentic and delicious food. Got the curry chicken and the jerk chicken. Both fell off the bone which is what I considered to be PERFECT. I accidentally asked for the rum pound cake when I meant to ask for strawberry shortcake but actually the rum cake was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Holy crap, would highly recommend the rum cake if you're getting dessert. The Jamaican beef patties were also a hit. This place hit the spot dude. read more

I was in the mood for some Caribbean food and decided to give Island Quizine a try. I ordered my food via DoorDash. I ordered oxtails with butter beans and it came with a side of rice and beans , cabbage and two sweet plantains. The oxtails were tender and seasoned to perfection. I feel like the gravy had a hint of spice to it. I'm not a fan of spicy food at all but it was so good I pushed through. The rice and veggies were flavorful as well. I didn't care too much for the plantains sadly. They were super dry. They forgot to put utensils and napkins in the bag which was a bit disappointing. I was in the middle of moving so getting to my utensils was a bit challenging at the time. The food sat for a good 30 mins before I could get to it. I will say the food was still hot despite the delay and the flavor made up for the missing utensils. Overall a good choice and I would order again. Just make sure if you order takeout you ensure they send utensils. read more

Island Quizine - Oxtail with Butter Beans - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

My husband and I came here came here on July 6, 2024. We both ordered the Kingfish (Brown) it came with Rice and Peas, Cabbage and Plantain. The fish is a thick Kingfish Steak in an a brown sauce, not a whole fish like we're use too. It has peppers and carrots on it too. The cabbage, rice and peas are both scarcely seasoned so that you can mix it with the sauce and the flavor won't clash. The only problem was the it was a lot of Rice and Peas. The fish was cooked perfect and wasn't dry. We also ordered Chicken Patties and Macaroni and Cheese. The patties weren't overly spicy and the flavors were on point. While the Mac and Cheese was some of the best I've had and was super cheesy. Everyone was friendly and made sure we ordered exactly what we wanted. It took about 25-30 minutes for our meal because it was done Chefs Way. Overall it was Jamaican food. There was not too much that made it stand out. We probably won't get the Kingfish again but, intend to come back for the Sakon and trying the other menu items. Oh! The portions are big enough you can save some for later. We were very full and didn't even finish everything. The atmosphere was welcoming, it wasn't too dark or too bright. It was extra clean and the smell of good food filled the air. They have a huge section of food to choose from and we will be back to try more. read more

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Came here to pick up something for Father's Day. I chose the brown stewed chicken and for hubby the chicken trio. The meals come with plantains, rice and beans, and cabbage. read more

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Food is ok, given the slim choices in the area, and prices are high. The service leaves much to be desired and be prepared to wait 20 to 30 mins for your food. read more

Curry chicken and Mango Passion drink was very very good! I recommend trying this restaurant. read more

Island Quizine - Curry Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

We got the curried turkey for Thanksgiving and it was absolutely delicious! It even came with some stuffing inside. The only thing is that it is a bit spicy, but otherwise very tasty and it is definitely not dry. They also have a beautiful presentation. I highly recommend it! read more

Island Quizine - Thanksgiving Curried Turkey - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

The food is good but the service has gotten horrible. The wait time for the last 3 times I've been here is unbearable. At first I thought maybe it was just that one time but a pattern has developed. They're nice but they know they are ridiculously slow and unorganized and they don't plan on ever getting better. The last time I went, I ordered over the phone a meal and two beef patties. They forgot to cook our patties which literally took 20 min once we showed up. Seems legit read more

I like Island Quizine, but something about their dishes are a little inconsistent. I typically get the oxtails or jerk chicken. When they are hitting, they are hitting. When they aren't. They aren't. Sometimes the oxtails are FALL OF THE BONE! Other times, they are a little tougher and not as great. I guess you have to be at the right place at the right now. The one thing is is always consistent is the Pineapple Ginger juice. So good. The island punch (or whatever it is with the 3 mixed - was too sweet for me). The location is Towson is just a carry out location, they used to have a few tables and chairs but that is longer case. Little tight. Sometimes they give you a buzzer to wait on the car in order to not crowd the space. There are a lot of choose from. read more

The woman who works behind the counter is incredibly rude and racist. I am a Doordasher and tried to do my job and pick up the order and the woman was so mean to me, I don't even want to come back demanding to see that I confirmed the order when I don't even eat meat. Like why are you so in my face about the stinky food you have?? Please stop assuming the worse of my people and duck off. read more

I used to stop by just for the Mac and cheese. I was in about a month ago. Ordered Mac and cheese and a patty. After I paid they informed me that they were out of Mac & cheese so I asked for a refund. The cashier pretended to refund me but she never did and I was robbed of $11. Customer service is terrible and they stole my money. Petty. read more

Just know when you go to an Island quizine location just expect horrible service. If your day is going good don't even bother go there to ruin your day. They are always out of food, if you are ordering something that is made by order just expect them to complain until you change your mind. the food is mediocre. The store is usually clean though. The have been to the Towson location several times and the short girl who is surprisingly team member of the quarter sept 2024 is the worst of all of them surprisingly. I look at that tip option when I'm paying like "for what?" read more

We ordered through the yelp app. We waited about 15 min longer than expected for the food but they offered my fiancé a drink while he waited, which is kind. The food was delicious! We had brown stew chicken and curry chicken with coco bread and a patty. Even the small size was an ample portion and we had left overs. The plantain, cabbage, peas and rice was so good and each item was hot and fresh. They were also very busy which I think is indicative of their good food. I'll definitely keep coming back. Both locations I have been too were good. read more

Im glad I came here. Ive been craving Caribbean food and this place is always my go to and never disappoints. This time I was craving pineapple ginger juice and Island Quizine was LOADED with this amazing concoction. I got a small.... shouldve bought and XL. Thats how delicious it was. I also bought two chicken patties. My dinner is complete. The music was nice as I waited in line for my small order but I enjoyed it! It filled the restaurant which makes the ambiance inviting and tropical . The women at the register were polite, patient and very helpful granted I didnt have my glasses . Thanks for your awesome service! I will be returning for my fix very soon! read more

Island Quizine - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Food was 30 min late, and when they did give it to me, it was the wrong order. Waited another 20 min for the correct order

This place is a hit or miss for me. It's not like Brooklyn (NY) Jamaican food but it's better than it's competitors. I usually stick with the dishes I know like stew chicken, beef patty and oxtail. At times the stew chicken is overly spicy and other times its just right. This time around I ordered oxtails for about $22 and only received 4 oxtails, at the price point I should have received more. read more

I've actually had their food before at an event but never ordered anything myself. I did not feel like driving to my usual spot and this place is about the same distance away from me. I had to order my go-to dish. Jerk chicken. I ordered the lunch special because I didn't need a large meal. It was really good! The chicken wasn't dry at all and well seasoned. I'm definitely going to go back. read more

Island Quizine - Jerk Chicken Lunch Special - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I mean if you have the taste for it then go get it but it's nothing to go out of your way for. It's like watered down West Indian food and no matter how many times you tell them to put oxtail gravy on the rice they will forget it every single time. read more

The food here is usually very good and worth the trip. I like the ackee and salt fish. However, today 1/8/22 it was too salty like it wasn't soaked properly. It's a health hazard that salty. I hope someone reads this review and makes a change. It's the only place that has been making it good for years. read more

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Food is good but the wait is always horrible. There was 3 people in line including myself, we all waited about an hour for our food. I only order one pasta meal. I'm going to stop going to this place. The headache is not worth it EVERY TIME read more

I had a terrible experience. i waited an hour for three platters. The woman who prepared the food for bagging refused to make eye contact. She ignored polite "excuse me's" from customers asking about the wait. I asked twice if there were something wrong or if my order was coming soon. She told me the buzzer, which they give out would let me know when my food was ready. I explained Ive been waiting for an hour and she didn't seem to care. When I got my food and took it home, I noticed they gave me jerk barbecue chicken instead of jerk. Usually I have a good experience here. I spent more than $70 for three platters that day. I will not be returning. read more

I have been meaning to check this place out but I am rarely in the area until today. I love Jamaican food and this place did not disappoint. Authentic Jamaican Cuisine made by a Jamaican staff. I had the Jerk Chicken wrap and Jerk Chicken Patty and both were incredible. Probably the beat Jerk Chicken I've ever had. The staff was a little short with me asking questions about the menu, hence only four stars, but all in all great food at a good price. I recommend a visit. read more

Island Quizine - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

The food isn't always consistently good. Some days the jerk chicken is good, other days the meat isn't fully cooked but it's pink and clearly needed some more oven or grill time. Sometimes the fried dumplings are authentic, other times they use roti flour mixture so the dumplings have a crumbly consistency falling all over the place..not good. Good customer service is optional. You would find a long line of people waiting around for their food, even when you order ahead. While people wait you'll hear bursts of chatter and laughter and playful banter from the staff in the kitchen . They also have more price hikes than any restaurants around. Patties run $2 elsewhere....here it went up to $4.50. A small side of rice and peas is almost $7. This place needs new management who actually care about their reputation and customers, so no I wouldn't recommend. I give 2 stars. read more

Amazing Ox Tails, wish I didn't have to drive almost an hour and a half but the quality of the establishment is worth the drive. Food always fresh and delicious!! read more

Island Quizine - Oxtail(s) Peas&Rice Cabbage * Oxtail with Butter Beans - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I haven't been to this place in a long while. I had a taste for Carribean food and based on my location at the time this place was the closest. I called ahead and they said 20mins. I waited 30mins and it still wasn't ready when I got there. I waited a additional 20 minutes for my food. I ordered the combo jerk/curry chicken with gravy all over. The rice was dry, they did NOT put gravy all over, there was very little cabbage at all, in fact I think they must've been running low on cabbage or someone decided to get creative. My cabbage had green beans,corn and green peppers in it... The chicken was sliced thick and it was hard not the way jamaican chicken is usually prepared or served. Curry chicken is generally cooked and simmered in the gravy so the taste is all throughout the chicken. This meal was very disappointing. I've heard several people say that it's this location and I should try their other locations. At this point I'd rather not! read more

Whatever it is YES. Coco bread...duh yes Chicken patty...yes! Beef patty...yes!! Curry chicken...yes Pineapple curry chicken...hubby loved it. Brown stewed chicken...MY JOINT!!! That pineapple juice concoction...YASSS! The good ole Tings....yes!!!!! Look out for the grapefruit ones. The orange ones taste rancid to me. My wishes....more cabbage! Its so good i wish there was more. Just more of everything. Maybe its time to make bigger containers! read more

I called at 2pm for my order i know theu slow as the dickens so I took extra long I get there food still not ready no veggies I told them plate covered in veggies look in the kitchen people standing and laughing they are horrible they need new management read more

So my fiancé and I are complete foodies and were in part of town we don't frequent so anytime we see a restaurant that's new we will always give them a try. This was busy so we knew to call ahead of time. The service was good but the Everything Reggae Pasta was out of this world. Large in portion and extremely flavorful. I can't wait to try the curries and other dishes, this is definitely gonna be our go to for Caribbean food. read more

Island Quizine - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Had a taste for some jerk and decided to order from here. I asked for white meat only and got a bowl full of rice with 3 thinly sliced pieces of chicken on top and sauce that seemed to be poured over it from a bottle. I could have made a sandwich with the chicken, thats how thin it was. The flavor/sauce clearly isnt baked on. My expectations were definitely greater. Oh, and not to mention just a SCOOP of cabbage. I won't be returning. For the price, I definitely expected better. read more

Island Quizine - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Towson, Maryland