If you're wanting some Jamaican food I highly recommend taking a trip to the Island Grill. They…read morehave a great selection of meats and fish all cooked in traditional Jamaican style. Want jerk? They have that. Want goat? They've got that too. A personal favourite of mine is the curried oxtail - so good! So oxtaily (that's a word). In terms of drinks I'll usually go with one of the fine Jamaican ginger beers on offer - fire in your mouth, but delicious! Prices are decent. Check it out my friends!!

You know a place is going to be good when you can't spot the sign from the street right? Right…read more Well, Island Grill is a Jamaican spot that's been open for a year now. I've been meaning to try this place out for quite some time now. Tuesday jerk chicken special. $9.99? Hell yeah. The dining area is pretty bare but it's clean, bright and the green wallpaper hints at sunny pastures. The TV was playing Ellen and I liked when they turned up the chill Jamaican music. Good vibez. The menu only had three main items (along with two soups) to choose from. Talk about making life easy for the indecisive. Make sure to order at the counter. They'll bring the food out to you once it's ready. The lady working was friendly and sweet even though she was the only one manning the front. She brought us waters and checked on us a to make sure we were good. - Beef patty ($3.50) - this came out a couple minutes after our mains as it was being reheated. Just average in my books. There was a bit of heat to the beef mixture but the meat was lacking in flavour and the patty itself could have been flakier. - Jerk chicken ($10.50) - $9.99 Tuesday jerk chicken special! You get four pieces along with a solid portion of rice and peas. The jerk chicken was smoky, grilled, and well seasoned. - Coleslaw - a side of is included with your meal. I found the sauce slathered on a little too much for my taste buds. - Goat curry and oxtail combo platter ($20.00) - we wanted to try out their other two meat offerings. The goat and oxtail were both excellent, but the oxtail was killer good. Succulent, perfectly cooked, the oxtail had a great bite to it that's hard to describe. If you've ate good oxtail, you'll know what I'm trying to get it. Another solid addition to the west end area. If you're craving some Jamaican home cooking, come here.

This was such a hard place to try because our work schedules never lined up with the times they…read morewere open. We were walking by on a whim and it was open so we finally got a chance to try it! Delicious. They have delicious plates. I tried the curry chickpeas and it comes with two types of salad, rice, beans, and plantain. The plantain was by far the best. They also have lovely soursap drinks that they bring in from St. Lucia! Amazing! I am so happy we had a chance to try this little spot. The owners are lovely too. We chatted for a while and it was nice to just chat with someone after the pandemic. I'll be recommending this place to others and will be back. :) All the vegetarian patties were out though so we might try to swing by again to try some.

Absolutely delicious. Some of the best Caribbean food I've had in the city. The chicken curry was…read moredelicious, and the portion sizes were good. The salad was fresh and crispy and the service was friendly. Good prices, great food, good service....I may go again tomorrow.

One of the Best Jamaican Foods that I've ever had since I moved to Canada. A unique place where…read morethe restaurant is located at the back part of a house. I understand why another review was disappointed about the roti. The goat curry wasn't wrapped inside the roti which most Caribbean restaurants do. However, I didn't even bother when the curry wasn't wrapped inside the roti. I actually prefer not to be wrapped as the goat has bones. Although both goat curry and oxtail stew were fell off the bone. I was actually chewing the bones as the bones were so so tender. Today (August 18, 2019) is 1 year anniversary of Sunset Reggae Kitchen. They also have 1 year anniversary giveaway that will be drawn on August 23. So head to their instagram account @sunset_reggae_kitchen_official to participate. My boyfriend and I tried their foods for the first time today. As we walked in, we were happy to see the crowds (mostly Jamaican descendants) inside . Not only friendly customers but Beaverly, the owner was really nice. Btw, we knew nothing about the giveaway draw until we sat down and started talking with the people inside. One customer was talking with my bf and reassured that this place has the best Jamaican foods in town as he goes to Jamaica once a year. So, we ordered 2 meat combo (goat curry and oxtail stew) and goat curry roti. The goat curry taste was surprised me! Tasted very similar to Indonesian goat curry that I used to have back home. The oxtail stew had a hint of pimento (all spice) which is very common to be used in Jamaican cooking. All I can say, Beaverly cooked the foods from her heart. There is love in each food that she cooks. I'm looking forward to try their fish dishes as they have to be pre-ordered.

NEVER order from these clowns! Just got a goat roti from…read morehere on SkipTheDishes... i got a roti wrap and a container of goat instead. Are you kidding me?? I hope you get shut down. This is absolutely unacceptable. I order a roti and you send me half the ingredients that I need to assemble it myself ?? The hell kinda backwards shit is this ?? You should be ashamed of yourselves ! Edit to add: they didnt even send a knife... so i was not only given half the ingeredients, but only half the necessary cutlery too. Idiots.

This place is tiny. There isn't anywhere to sit except for some uncomfortable chairs outside. This…read moreis a place to grab and go. We were hungry and fortunately it was nice enough to sit outside although uncomfortable. Very limited menu. They had a white board of what they were out of more than what they had. We were here for Feed the Soul 10 dollar week, so luckily they had these things available. We had the stewed beef with rice and coleslaw and the Saturday special the chicken pelau. Both came with a small side of coleslaw. The stewed beef was delicous - Marinated in traditional green seasoning The beef is then browned using the traditional burning of sugar method which creates a unique flavour combination. It was really tasty but I am sure my husband wanted more beef. The coleslaw was creamy, crisp, and fresh. The chicken pelau was delicous. It was wonderfully spiced and hearty. It is the national dish of trinidad. Lovely. Well worth the visit

A small location with a lovely little patio space, this is one of my fave spots to stop on the way…read morehome for a delicious meal. The staff are always super friendly and informative for those still learning about Caribbean cuisine. Try the punch!

This place has great value for what you're getting. The curry chicken special ($12) I got had fried…read moreplantains, a hearty Jamaican curry chicken, rice and beans. The spice level is just enough that it gives you a kick but not enough that it's unpalatable because it's too hot. The curry chicken has lots of flavour, and paired with a side of beef patty ($4) was just the right amount of food to fill me up for the rest of the afternoon. Next time I come I'm gonna try the jerk chicken, definitely a spot to hit up if you're visiting this farmers market.

Unfortunately this place is only open Friday through Sunday as a part of Bountiful Farmers' Market…read more But don't underestimate the flavours that this restaurant carries. Owner (a couple) has a stand at Old Strathcona Famers' Market that is selling Caribbean hot sauce style but they opened up a Caribbean food stand in addition to their hot sauce stand. So far I have tried 2 different dishes; Ackee & Saltfish and Oxtail Stew. Both dishes were really good. It was my first time to try Ackee. Quite interesting fruit but it was good. Ackee is a fruit of the Sapindaceae soapberry family, as are the lychee and the longan. Since I grew up with saltfish, it was lovely to have it again after so long I didn't have it. The oxtail was so flavourful and tender. The rice that company the oxtail was really yummy. With a beautiful set-up of food court of Bountiful Farmers' Market, I think this little booth give a nice vibe to its market.

After years of walking past Saffron in Stadium Plaza, I finally stepped inside today -- and what a…read morediscovery. The space has transformed under the new ownership, with a warm, inviting atmosphere and a Bob Marley spirit that gives the room a relaxed, soulful energy. My photos don't capture how vibrant and welcoming it truly feels. I ordered the snapper fish meal and it was excellent -- fresh, flavourful, and clearly made with care. Today happened to be their last day before the owner takes a well deserved break, and they'll reopen on January 13. When he returns, the dine in area is fully set up with new furniture, ready for people to sit down and enjoy the food in this beautiful space. Saffron is a gem in the Stadium neighbourhood -- authentic, community minded, and full of heart. I'm grateful I finally stepped inside, and I'm already looking forward to returning when they reopen.

It's very hard to find proper Jamaican food outside of Toronto & Montreal. Safrons was delicious…read moreand the staff were inviting! I had the jerk chicken, rice & peas, and slaw and it met expectations. The beef patty could have been better and I wish they had bbq jerk chicken but still would recommend

The food was delicious. Everything was very good. The…read moreservice was outstanding and the restaurant was very clean and appealing. The

My family and I have been coming here for years . We haven't been back in a long time …read more Everything is exactly how I remember it.. the decor and menu hasn't changed. Hey why mess with a good thing . We have always enjoyed the food . Cajun Louisiana style is simply put..heaven for your taste buds . I usually got the pasta jambalaya but opted this time for the combo plate ( see photo ). It's got jambalaya, shrimp Creole , red beans and sausage. . Fantastic . Crab cakes to die for too . The chef was trained in New Orleans so he really knows how to cook it.. so it's about as authentic as it gets . I'm writing this review about 5 hours after we ate .. still feeling full.. you get a good portion. If you crave some true Louisiana cooking.. this is as close as it gets .. Highly recommended.

delicious food great staff!! tucked into whyte ave. some really unique menu items as well!read more

My child has had a long stay at the hospital, so to cheer ourselves we go to Po'boy Monday. That is…read morewhen all full size sandwiches come with a side (potatoes or rice or an upgrade of sweet potato fries for an extra couple of bucks). It is predictable and delicious. We decided on the Bayou burger and the Andoulli Sausage with sweet potato fries. Both were excellent, flavourful. If you like sweet potato fries these are the ones to get in the city. I don't even like sweet potoato fries but I agree with these ones. Server was great. He made sure our drinks are topped up and to see how we are doing. Ambiance is great especially if you love 50s diner places, and we totally love the music. Great place to be at any time, but one time I will have to come on a Sunday and see what their wings are about.