I ordered through Grub Hub , this is my first time eating here. My food was delivered quick which I…read morelike. I ordered Oxtails and a beef patty in which they didn't have the beef patty I was disappointed because they are so good. The oxtails were a nice size but bland need some seasoning. The rice was dry and sticking together and bland need some flavor, the cabbage was ok. The food was cool but I'll probably pick it up next time. I'm grateful it was delivered.

The food was everything. I read the reviews and ordered the oxtail pasta. Omg I wasn't disappointed…read moreI ate off of it for 3 days. I never do that. I will definitely be ordering again.

Discovered Island Spice after reading a list of black owned restaurants in Pittsburgh. Discovered…read morethis place, not too far from me that I never knew existed. It's in a small strip mall at the edge of Carnegie (almost in Heidelburg) where Family Video used to be and next to a Subway. The menu was appealing because I love Caribbean food, and I'm sick of our usually takeout places. Called ahead and ordered. While they have some seating, they were not currently doing dine-in (this review was written during Coronavirus time). When I entered the first thing I noticed was that the place was spotless, which I find to always be a great quality in a restaurant. The gentleman working (Donald) was polite and pleasant. He was just finishing up our order when I arrived. I was excited to see a variety of Carribean bottled beverages in the cooler. My 8 year old daughter was even happier when I brought her home two bottles of pineapple guava juice that is hard to find. The portions are huge! For the meals, you pick your meat, cooking style, a veggie and a starch. My husband ordered jerk pork, with Mac and cheese and coleslaw. I ordered jerk chicken with Mac and cheese and a tossed salad. I also ordered an extra side of plantains (not many places serve it around here), and then fish fingers for my kids (which are $6 and come with a healing portion of fries- not mentioned on the menu). As you can see from the photos, their servings of Mac and cheese fill both side dish areas of the take out container and even spill out a bit. It was creamy, and not a super duper cheesy taste. I thought it was a refreshing break from spice of the jerk chicken. The side of coleslaw was quite generous- no itty bitty cups here. The tossed salad was very fresh- no bagged mix here- with thin slices of a few other veggies mixed in. I liked my husband's pork a lot and will probably order it next time. It was significantly less spiced than my chicken (granted I'm not a big best-seeker, though I love jerk). The pork was very tender. My chicken was unfortunately a little overcooked and dry, but damn the flavor was good. The plantains were a delicious addition. My kids were very happy with their fish fingers and fries (and shared in our sides). My kids are 8 and 10 and eat a decent amount- we still have significant leftovers. All of this food for about $51. So glad that I found this place- will definitely return.

I was very disappointed with our experience. The gentleman who waited on us had absolutely no…read morecustomer service skills. He seemed like he didn't want to be there and never once asked if we had any questions or needed help understanding the menu. We eventually decided to order a large oxtail meal and a large goat meal. Unfortunately, the menu was misleading because it didn't clearly list prices or explain exactly what sides were included. It stated that meals came with one side, but the vegetable section wasn't specific, so we assumed we could choose from the sides listed on the menu. When we asked for macaroni and cheese with one of our meals, we were told that it would cost extra and that the meals only came with rice or rice and peas, along with one vegetable. That information should have been clearly stated on the menu. What made the experience even more disappointing was the portioning. The employee loaded the containers with what seemed like a family-sized portion of rice and cabbage, then added barely half a spoonful of meat to the side. For the price we paid, the amount of meat was unacceptable. We eventually decided to purchase the macaroni and cheese from the refrigerator, only to watch it being reheated in a microwave. I honestly couldn't believe it. My dad is from the Caribbean, so I grew up appreciating the flavor, seasoning, and love that go into authentic Caribbean cooking. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience. The rice was dry, the food didn't taste fresh, and the overall quality did not justify the prices. Good customer service, clear menu pricing, reasonable portions, and flavorful food are the bare minimum expectations for a restaurant. I truly hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements. Caribbean food should be prepared and served with care, flavor, and love. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of those expectations, and we left feeling that we paid far too much for rice and cabbage with very little meat. I was very disappointed with our experience. The gentleman who waited on us had absolutely no customer service skills. He seemed like he didn't want to be there and never once asked if we had any questions or needed help understanding the menu. We eventually decided to order a large oxtail meal and a large goat meal. Unfortunately, the menu was misleading because it didn't clearly list prices or explain exactly what sides were included. It stated that meals came with one side, but the vegetable section wasn't specific, so we assumed we could choose from the sides listed on the menu. When we asked for macaroni and cheese with one of our meals, we were told that it would cost extra and that the meals only came with rice or rice and peas, along with one vegetable. That information should have been clearly stated on the menu. What made the experience even more disappointing was the portioning. The employee loaded the containers with what seemed like a family-sized portion of rice and cabbage, then added barely half a spoonful of meat to the side. For the price we paid, the amount of meat was unacceptable. We eventually decided to purchase the macaroni and cheese from the refrigerator, only to watch it being reheated in a microwave. I honestly couldn't believe it. My dad is from the Caribbean, so I grew up appreciating the flavor, seasoning, and love that go into authentic Caribbean cooking. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience. The rice was dry, the food didn't taste fresh, and the overall quality did not justify the prices. Good customer service, clear menu pricing, reasonable portions, and flavorful food are the bare minimum expectations for a restaurant. I truly hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements. Caribbean food should be prepared and served with care, flavor, and love. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of those expectations, and we left feeling that we paid far too much for rice and cabbage with very little meat.

Excellent as always! I love this spot as it's closest to the authentic Caribbean food & not…read moretailored to the American palate. The owners take the time to remember their customers which makes you feel special.

This place is amazing!! I got the jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, Mac and cheese, and fried…read moredumplings. The fried dumplings were so good we went back to get two more orders

Friendly staff. Food was amazing. Beef stew was the best. Open late which was a plus. Highly…read morerecommend.

This is a dive but the late night hours are refreshing. The beef stew is amazing!!! Get multiple…read morebowls because you won't want to share. We waited forever for our food but weren't in a hurry. I got the crab fried rice as well. It was good fried rice with toasty flavors, but if I didn't know it was crab rice you'd never have known . It didn't taste like crab and the shreds in it were so small you never got the sense it was there. Tables were dirty and there was trash in the floor. We were probably there two hours. It is what it is and that's all it needs to be. Will definitely go back for massive quantities of stew and a regular fried rice.

My mother in law wanted to try this place out for dinner since she had been here around 15 years…read moreago and remembers liking it. When we walked into the restaurant the smell of stale smoky air hit us in the face! And the supposed non smoking dining room was not at all inviting! A sign read please let the bartender know you are here. When my sister in law walked into the bar area she had a hard time getting the bartender's attention as she was not immediately acknowledged. When my sister in law returned from the bar we all agreed we did not want to eat here so we immediately turned around and left!! If I could give this place a big zero I would !!!

We visited on a Monday night. The bar is smoking but the restaurant is non-smoking but it's clear…read morethe restaurant once was smoking. Our waitress was personable and knowledgeable while being the only waitress in the entire place. The four of us ordered a wide sampling of the menu items: chicken parmesana (not a typo), small pizza, meatball calzone, and broiled fish with pierogis. The chicken parmesana was tasty and the sauce was amazing. The small pizza was delicious. The meatball calzone had just mozzarella cheese and meatballs in it. My daughter asked for sauce once she discovered there was no sauce in the calzone but was halfway through before the waitress had a chance to grab it. The meatballs were dry and not very tasty. The broiled fish was topped with onions, tomato slices, and seasoned breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs were VERY seasoned and dumbed on like a garnishment while the fish had no seasoning on it. The tomatoes and onions may have added flavor but there was so much lemon, that was all I could taste. There was nothing about the experience that was horrible...just better places to dine.

EVERYTHING WE ORDERED WAS AMAZING! Pepper Steak…read more Jerk Chicken Curry Goat Rice & Beans Double order of Cabbage! Beef Patty washed down with Calypso Caribbean Lemonades Made me Homesick

The best Jerk Chicken in Pgh hands down This place is almost a second home because I'm there so…read moreoften. The close community allows the employees to become familiar with your face and even your order. I personally drive quite a distance to have fireside, sometime during peek traffic hours but the drive always seems worth it.

The wings were excellent, I was pleasantly surprised. As far as wings go, the price was reasonable…read moreand they came with fries.

Very yummy, the workers are always friendly and quick to fix any issue arise. 5/5 will be coming…read more back for more. Chicken is very good as well as their fries. The seasoning they use on it is so addicting and cant wait to have it again.

This was my first time trying, but I heard a lot of good things and so did my friend so we were all…read moreexcited to try. They were a little busy at first, so it took some time to get us seated and our order taken, but they were so kind and friendly throughout the whole time we got checked on often and by different staff members. The food was amazing. Everyone liked their dish. I got the crab and corn fried rice, crab ragoons and thai iced tea. There was so much crab throughout. I don't think the corn made a difference, but the whole dish was delicious. The crab Rangoon's were probably the best I ever had. They actually season the filling with I think curry powder and it seems like there's real crab in it as well. The crispy shell just made everything better as well as the sauce that was served with it. My tea was sweet and creamy I only wish I could get more than a mason jar sized glass. The inside was decorated beautifully. It was way too hot for the patio but I'll definitely want to come back for it.

All the food was pretty good but it's not the best Thai food I've ever had which is why it is a 3…read more Plus, the portions were a bit on the smaller side. It was 2 hours before they closed for dinner but we sat at the bar and had quick service. Loved the decor.