Island Spice Flava Restaurant & Lounge

So glad I stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to host a family reception here. I ordered almost everything on the menu for my guests - it was all delicious. Everyone raved about it afterwards and the food was praised by my highly critical Guyanese and Jamaican family. The staff were also incredibly friendly, accommodating and helpful. The restaurant is located in a nice little plaza with lots of parking. It is modern, clean and well maintained with a large patio. I highly recommend and will be back!

November 30, 2024 on Google

This restaurant is what I would consider an upscale version of Caribbean cuisine…. I had an unforgettable experience for my first time visiting…. Island spice is very neat , clean and organized especially the washroom establishment…. The service is quick and very friendly…. The menu is kid friendly as well as a variety of different dishes one may enjoy 😉….. I had the pleasure of visiting on the fish fry Friday and I ate the escovitch snapper with steam vegetables and rice 🤤…. Compliments to the chef for a wonderful meal …. Reasonably priced and a great portion size …. There is a bar as well as room for dancing … hours seem to be until 12 midnight on weekdays … either way I will be back …. Did I mention free parking

September 23, 2024 on Google

Came in for some take out. Got the jerk chicken sandwich, one with fries and the other with onion rings. The jerk chicken was so good, nice spice and a big portion. The coleslaw was a nice contrast to the chicken. Bun was toasted. Onion rings were good, fries were also good. I’d get the onion rings again. Service was great, staff was friendly. I would call ahead to order if you don’t want to wait. Restaurant was clean. They have a patio and plenty of indoor seating. Would recommend!

September 2, 2024 on Google

To be fair...it was tasty & Seasoned! It didn't taste like jerk though ...even simply spice wise. I decided to try on Uber eats and options were listed for sides. Selected options , but didn't receive the options. No note to state why. I am assuming one of the sides became 2 sides as a substitute. Also, felt I saw only 1 peas/ beans for the rice and beans. As a just opened timing of the day....hoped for different. I was also expecting a bigger portion, but it is a fair side. It is not a total hit or miss... Maybe one day I will try other dishes.

July 27, 2024 on Google

Service was great! Very warm and welcoming lady at the front. She was all smiles! The jerk chicken bbq and jerk chicken dinner plate were great. Mac n cheese pie was okay. You can tell it was made in a batch and reheated. I’d say stick to the dinner plates and you won’t be disappointed.

July 1, 2024 on Google

Had the most lovely dinner. Jordan our server was so friendly and helpful and Petra made the best Rum Punch and cooks the most delicious food. We ordered Oxtail Stew and Beef Brisket with Jerk Chicken wings and a side of plantains. The sides of rice and peas, garlic potatoes and coleslaw were just as tasty as the mains. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes. I was sent by Tony Yayo after I met him at the 50 Cent show last month. He and his crew recommended I come to this fantastic restaurant.

October 24, 2023 on Google

Delicious fresh food and friendly service. I’ve tried plenty of Caribbean restaurants around Toronto, and this is one of my new favourites. Tried the Jerk Chicken dinner with Rice and Peas and Coleslaw and the Mac and Cheese, with the Oxtail gravy. Everything was delicious. Chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned, oxtail gravy was spicy and flavourful, coleslaw cool and creamy. Also had the homemade hot-sauce. Everything was great! The restaurant is also newly renovated with a bright, clean and causal feel. Lots of TVs to watch the game, and comfortable seating inside and in the patio. The manager Petra was super friendly and welcoming. Will be returning!

August 17, 2023 on Google

Great new neighborhood Caribbean restaurant. The interior is bright and welcoming and the service is as friendly as you will find in the city. The menu offered a great selection of options for all palates and diets. Had the jerk chicken - which was seasoned excellently and quite tender. Had some festivals with gravy as well - a flavourful and filling starter. Overall highly recommend a visit or grabbing something to go.

April 7, 2023 on Google