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Island Grill
Category: Restaurants Caribbean Caribbean [Edit]
4697 KingswayBurnaby, BC V5H
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
(604) 436-3877
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 11 pm
Sun 11 pm - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
2 reviews for Island Grill
2 reviews in English
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Review from Ernie B.
Burnaby, BC
10/14/2010
Noticed it while driving by and went in for lunch.
As noted by Joyce, the place is small. Seems to be a blend of restaurant and cafe.
Had the oxtail for lunch, which was really good. Only thing is that an medium oxtail lunch with a bottle of ting ran me over $20. Pretty pricey for lunch. For dinner, this price seems fine, but they could really do for some $12 lunch specials (that said, the do have daily specials for $9).
I'll go back for dinner. -
Review from Joyce D.
Burnaby, BC
8/3/2010 ROTD 3/10/2011
Jamaica me happy!
Jumped cartwheels when I noticed the new hole in the wall across from Metrotown thinking my prayers were answered and I wouldn't have to trek down to Commercial Drive for my patty fix anymore!
Lets just say there is no quick fix in this life so I might just have to incorporate both now.
Island Grill brings a new meaning to tiny with no more than 3 tables in the place but the flavour is definitely there with vibrant colours and design.
Being from Toronto I can truthfully say I have tasted the best when it comes to authentic island fare and have been bitterly disappointed with BC's attempt at recreating it until tonight.
The menu covers a wide range from oxtail, jerk chicken, curry goat and probably anything else that moves but its the patties that put a smile on my face. Whenever I try one it is like tempting fate but this version was damm good! Just the right tease of spices and the proper texture combined with a tender not dry crust. Me likey!
Now the downer was the price and while I know restaurants especially small ones have to make a profit does it have to be 400%?
I have never paid more than 1.50 or $2 for one and choked a little when it came up to $9.85 for two.
Whoa Nelly!
After a quick HST calculation in my mind, they were still overpriced and it would definitely have to be a real strong craving to visit this haunt on a regular basis.
Good yes, pricey yes but worth a trip to Jamaica via Burnaby.
Specialties
we specialize in carribbean foods such as curry chicken, curry goat ,oxtail ,steamed fish, ackee and salt fish, jerk chicken,escovitch fish, salt Mackerel etc
