Mike’s Island Grill Restaurant

Felt like something jerk-​ish for lunch and a quick check on Unilocal turned up Mike’s Island Grill, about 0.6 miles from Brookdale Hospital, where I was working. A few minutes later, I was finding street parking and going into Mike’s.
It’s a small place, a few tables but mostly servicing the take out crowd. I looked over the menu and opted for the medium size jerk pork dinner. It came with two pieces of plantain, rice n peas and cabbage. To drink I got a Sorrel Ginger bottled drink.
The jerk pork dinner was tasty, not very spicy but filling. I had asked the guy at the counter to give it a good blast of jerk sauce and it soaked nicely into the rice. The Sorrel Ginger drink had a nice sharp ginger bite to it, like authentic Ginger Beer. Overall, 5 out of 10 for the food and drink.

Only been here once on a spur of the moment hunger trip… I ordered the jerk chicken… 2 words… ON POINT… I love Jamaican food so this was a great choice. The skin on the chicken was nice and crispy and still juicy… The rice and peas was good too… Honestly no complaints. The place seems small but clean. There are 2 tables and a long high bar to sit. I would def recommend if your in the neighborhood…

Stumbled onto this place while working and I’m so glad I did. As I walked in, the smell of delicious Jamaican spices and aromas hit my nose and sets off alarm bells in my stomach. This is gonna be good.
I desperately ask if they are still selling ackee and codfish. Its my absolute favorite but its never sold past 11am. The friendly guy at the counter checks and thankfully there is some left! I ordered a small portion with boiled potatoes, plantains and dumplings and obviously an orange D&G soda to wash down the goodness. All for $ 8.50…yes.
I opened my container and let the smell wash over me. Theres so much flavor in each bite, I thought I had died and gone back to the Caribbean. Also, it wasnt as oily as some others Ive had which is a plus for me :)
If youre ever in the neighborhood, stop by this authentic and fabulous Jamaican gem.

Everything they make at Mike’s tastes like home food from Bangladesh. One should get their jerk chicken and chicken patty on first go. If you have a big appetite like I do then you should also get some fish. If you don’t like fish then goat curry with roti is a must. I really hope that keep their quality as high as I rated them. Simply, a fabulous cheap restaurant.