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    Island Shack

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tanya R.

    Oxtail that sticks tightly to the bone is BAD oxtail! I went with my cousin to Island Shack this past Sunday to grab food to go. First, let me say that the vibes inside and outside are excellent. Soft glow lights, great DJ and a warm Caribbean vibe. Outside feels like Brooklyn used to be. Real Bk residents who knew and loved the neighborhood before the "G" word, sit at the tables outside just vibing. I didn't drink but the bartender looked busy and he was cool. Took my food home and my heart fell to my feet. My oxtail with rice and peas and veggies was turrrible! Fatty, undercooked,underseasoned pieces of meat sat in the corner of my container with crunchy, dried out rice. The steamed vegetables were nearly raw and barely any gravy. I thought that maybe I could doctor up this flavorless food myself but there was no saving it. No amount of pan frying, added seasoning or prayer would save this food. Disappointed.

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    Omra H.

    I just wanted to provide an update. I've been to this several times now and each time the service has been great and the food has been good. Last night, my boyfriend and I ordered 2 Snapper fish dinners to go. Taking the train back I noticed that there was a very fishy smell coming from the bag. When we got home we noticed the fish that was fried, smelled very foul. Even when I pulled the fish apart it wasn't white and flaky but grey and slimy. I had to wrap it up and throw it away. It's very unfortunate but we work too hard to throw our money away.

    Absolutely delicious

    The food was exceptional, I had the oxtails , peas and rice. Absolutely the best tasting Oxtails that I've ever had. The location is small and the service was very good.. definitely a great experience. Derrick M

    Jerk wings
    shaun d.

    Lovely place! I had the jerk wings- my friend enjoyed some great cocktails and the rice bowl. The owner is really nice. I love that we popped in!

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    Geraldine E.

    When I say the food is good it's so delicious. Please go here for some good Trini food. This cute intimate Trinidadian restaurant is located right Downtown Brooklyn minutes away from BAM, and Atlantic Center. It's where the old Smoke Joint/ Peaches Hot House was located. The music was good and the staff was so sweet and accommodating. That Trini corn soup had lots of corn and was flavorful with the right amount of heat and mini dumplings. The mango chow was a perfect way to start our dinner. My stew snapper was the stellar item and must have dish. It was slightly sweet with peppa. Watch out for some tiny bits of scotch bonnet. The snapper was huge. The rice and peas had a bit too much peas for me but the rice was flavorful. I only tasted the curry since I couldn't eat meat and but it was good. Tell them @Eatingwithetienne aka Geraldine sent you. You would not be disappointed.

    Curry shrimp with pumpkin and chickpea and buss-up-shot (roti).
    Tremaine R.

    The former Peaches Hot House at 87 S. Elliot Place is now ISLAND SHACK and the food is delectable!! Service is 5 stars and THE CORN SOUP IS A MUST! Do not leave without having some! Come tek ah taste soon! @islandshackcaribbean

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    Delicious!! Glad to have so many options as a challenged food person. Loved how laid back it was too.

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    Excellent food! Some of the best Caribbean food I have ever had. Ordered online 3 days in a row and I almost never order out.

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    Don't come here unless you want to ingest plastic. I found two pieces of plastic in my meal today…read more(similar to saran wrap) and flagged it for the staff. I wanted them to know there was plastic in the food in hopes of preventing others from eating plastic, and I wanted a refund since my meal was inedible after finding a foreign object in it (I was less than halfway done). The manager Kim looked at the plastic and looked at me like I had five heads and asked what it is I wanted it. I explained I'd like a refund, and she said best she could do was give me 30% back. I said there was plastic in my food, and I couldn't eat it and I wanted a full refund. She went on to tell me that their food is wrapped in plastic and it's possible it got in the food. She then held the plastic top to the container my meal was served in and said "well, this is plastic" implying that there was no difference between something being served IN plastic and plastic being MIXED IN my food. It's concerning a manager of a food establishment would be so flippant about patrons ingesting foreign objects. I was honestly so shocked by her behavior that I said she was crazy to suggest that and walked out with no refund at all. I would honestly stay away from here if you care about your safety and well being.

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    Cute cafe on the corner with so many options! Ordering is one on large screens along the wall or…read moretablets at the counter. There is bar seating as well as a variety of tables and chairs, making this place ideal for a meet up. I ordered the iced Organic Matcha Milky Strawberry with almond milk, and regular sugar. One thing I liked about these tablets is that it did have some recommended suggestions of what the best milk and sugar level would be for each drink. I found this drink was a little boring and wish I had ordered a topping like cheese foam in addition to it, but was served in a cute plastic mason jar looking cup. My friend got the Creamy Real Taro Paste Bobo with organic oat milk, milk tea and light ice. I had also selected the option to sample the Taro, but sadly was not offered any. This drink was much more exciting and I really enjoyed the unique flavors and texture when I got to try several sips of it. Again, one thing that really stood out was the variety of selections one could make when customizing their drink. This place looks like it has rotating/seasonal options and an interesting food menu as well and so I do plan on returning!

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