Island Spice Jerk House in Thunder Bay

Great place! Delicious food and friendly staff. Definitely coming back again!

Coleslaw needs a creamier sauce Spicier chicke please Hot sauce $1.05? Too much for a thimble full Ox tail and goat are awesome!!

Best Jamaican food I ve ever had!

I am completely addicted to their Curry Goat!!!

So delicious!!

Alwaya a good place to grab something to eat :)

I always used to order oxtail and it was really good but now they just give u bones without any meat and it is really pricey. I like the taste but I don t think this is fair.and i paid for extra meat. Its not worth it for the price

Traveling across Canada found this Gem! I ordered a large portion of very tasty Jerk Chicken. Every time I have jerk chicken it taste very different at each restaurant. The flavors here are the ones I am always hoping for!

Best Jamaican food in ThunderBay!

Great options and delicious food!

Delicious jerk chicken and rice with curry gravy! Yum!

Best homemade Jamaican food ever highly recommended.

I ate take out - it was the best jerk chicken I ve had in many years. Fantastic. I look forward to going back!

Food not as good as it was 2 years ago . Rice too mushy. Not the same quality meat . Business lost its taste

A great off the beaten path stop for your Caribbean taste buds.

Curry goat meal is a 10/10.

We ordered KFC and it was awful, left on the doorstep in the rain so when we finally checked on it not realizing it arrived early, it was already cold, soggy and wet. We order from here, the people were pleasant, the food was still HOT and the man who delivered was just as wonderful. The food was amazing! The chicken was crunchy and I would say better than I remember KFC used to be. My husband loved the rice, we both tried his ox tail and it was incredible as well. We will definitely be ordering again! I would recommend this place over KFC!

The jerk chicken incredible The oxtail off the bone The service is great.Defintely recommended Kid-friendliness: Yes

One of the best jerk chicken and rice I ve had! Came back twice. They can sometimes forget to add the gravy and utensils though.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We ve been on the road for a few days and didn t want fast food. The food is fresh and healthy.

Tasty oxtail and beef patty with a ginger beer. Very polite service.

Good

very good

Amazing chicken; and they accommodated due to my health conditions! 10/10 Dietary restrictions: Diabetic Food : 5/5 |

Food is always great. 10/10 defs recommended!!!

I have ordered from here probably over 30 times and the food has consistently been amazing. I order off skip the dishes and even with the wait time for the delivery it is always worth it because the food is so well made. Personally I recommend the oxtail its my favourite thing on the menu. I think its the best food to order in Thunder Bay and I cant recommend it enough. 5 stars. Try it out!

The curry goat dinner was great

Food is good i like the chicken. Rice. N Paddys however not at all spicy hot which is what i had hoped for so had to add my own which again was not what i intended however the food is very good.

Great! I always order this as my go-to delivery. I would get the jerk chicken meal with extra oxtail sauce! Yum!

I can t believe that I have never tried this amazing restaurant before. The food is soooooooo delicious. I tried various meals such as lamb (Curry goat) and fried fish and they taste so yummy. On top of that, the service is amazing and they made me feel at home and so welcomed. LOVED IT AND WILL BRING MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS NEXT TIME.

Good portion but Weak on jerk spices and the rice were greasy

Always get food fairly quickly dine in, their green curry goat is great. Definitely reminds us of our trip to Jamaica going here.

Me and my fiance had the best take out meal weve had in so long! It felt like a genuine home cooked meal! My only regret is not trying this place sooner, the staff was very friendly and they had a great imported soda selection too! I highly recommend you check this amazing restaurant out.

The best food!! The quantity and quality is amazing, Being South Indian I loved enjoyed their food.

Fast customer Services! Delicious meals and great packaging & delivery!

Trust mi. Food was amazing. I never expected top quality Jamaican food in Thunderbay. I had the stew Chicken with jerk chicken, plantain and festival. The stesm veggies and rice snd peas was done proper. The only drawback, no jerk pork is available on menu. Will definitely recommend...6 stars.

Went to Island Spice for lunch(jerk chicken and stew chicken mixed lunch) food was on point. Decided to also go there for dinner(curry goat). If I could give 6 stars I would. Rice and peas, plantain and festival was proper. They also have ting, ginger beer, d&g soft drinks, peanut punch. They also have snapper and roti on the menu.

Absolutely authentically originally delicious. We were coming from Toronto on our way back to Winnipeg Manitoba, and we were searching on line for a place thats serves chicken and island spice came up. I am so glad we decided to go exotic for dinner-WOW!! worth the wait and vegetable patties YUM! Vegetarian options: Vegetable patty awesome!

Just like jamaica

Food was dynamite, the service was amazing very friendly , the jerk chicken was one of the best Ive had in along time, and the gravy was excellent.. plantains were just right ....highly recommend you come try this place out....

I had the oxtail and this is me finished it cause it s good. Rice is yummy, I just don t eat carbs much.

Stew Chicken and Rice with a cold bottle of Ting...YUM!! Our 85 year old Dad definitely agrees...his head doesnt come up from his plate until its all done. Thanks Island Spice Jerk House for making great food!!

So, I had delivered to myself the Irie Sample Feast. Options were: 4 Meats, Rice & Beans, Coleslaw & Steamed Vegetables, 4 Festivals, Roti, 2 Beef Patties. I chose: Curry Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Goat & Jerk Chicken. I wanted the Steamed Fish because it was recommended online, but I wasnt allowed. Next visit! Curry Chicken (8.4/10). Not sure if its the best Ive had, but extremely close. No bones which I appreciated, but that makes it not authentic. Curry Goat (8.2/10). Never had it. Would recommend it. Oxtail (8.5/10). Had difficulty telling the difference between this and the Curry Goat embarrassingly, so I called someone. Jamaicans dont curry oxtail I was told, so then I knew the difference. It was my first time and it tastes like a fatties roast beef that melts off the bone. I see the appeal. Jerk Chicken (7.4/10). This score isnt reflected, by the fact I didnt get steamed fish. It was good, but unspectacular. Spices didnt stsnd out and I tasted mostly pepper. Wasnt bad at all, but was expecting more. Steamed Vegetables (7.8/10). Was surprised and I could probably eat them straight which is something I normally wouldnt say. Coleslaw (7/10). Meh, nothing to write home about. Beef Patties (8.8/10). I had a homemade one of these years back and wasnt into them, but this was really good. The meat was almost pasty, but really good. Festivals (8.4/10). Kind of like strips of bannock/sasass with sugar, but not sweat enough to be a donut. Was great for dipping. Roti (8.5/10). Never had fresh Roti, but this was really good. Reminded me of a warm giant folded thicker tortilla. Great for dipping or eating straight. Rice & Beans (7.9/10). Most commented thing online and was good, but I felt like I could make or have better. Wasnt something Id seek out, but Im glad I had it. Mango Carrot Juice (8.1/10). Its a brand. Lots of sugar in it, but I dont think it. Good and would recommend. I actually havent finished all the food yet at the time of this review , but I felt the need to comment fast due to the sheer amount that I likely wont finish in one sitting. Vegetarian options: Steamed Vegetables were the best Ive had. I mixed them in with the rice and beans well which was good.

Incredible Jamaican food & service is A1

Great food. Great atmosphere, nice people. Stopped by on a trip to Western Canada and had to stop by on my return trip. Stew chicken and the goat roti was really good. Deserves all 5 stars.

Excellent, Delicious, experience!

My favorite meal from here is the crispy bbq chicken with rice and peas with curry gravy. The beef patty is great.Ting for the drink . Very good customer service. Definitely going back

This place has THE BEST Jamaican food in Thunder Bay! Their jerk chicken is well seasoned and juicy, not to mention their fried chicken. However, their oxtail is my go to meal. Have you ever heard about seasoned to the bone? That is their food! I love, love, loooovvveee their staff. They are very friendly and give you a warm feeling of home! This is my favorite food stop, especially on the weekends ! You all should try ! #Bigupislandspice!

Homely and amazing food!

Food was good! They have a pay it forward board. You can buy a meal for someone ahead of time. Really loved that touch. The lady at the front was very friendly too. Didnt think Id find good Caribbean food in Thunder Bay. I stand corrected.

Food was amazing. Timely service. Large portions at competitive prices. 10/10 would recommend

Good food, had an issue in past but tried again. Support the jamaican food place in town before they are all gone.

Definitely recommend

Awesome authentic Jamaican food...must try...irie

We ordered the curry chicken and beef patties, they were so good. Lots of flavour in the chicken, rice and veggies, and the beef in the pattie s had lots of flavour also, in a nice flaky pastry. We were in Negril in February and this might beat some of the food we had there. Very impressed.

Great food.

I personally would say best othintic Jamaican. Everytime I am in town I am there and tummy is :)

Had a piece of fried chicken to go with my chicken currie. Both options were awesome. I will get there for fried chicken before I go to KFC

A nice little restaurant. I had the chicken curry and it wasnt too spicy. My friend had the fried chicken and lived it. He was beyond excited when he learned there were Red Stripes in the fridge to complete the experience.

I ordered a Jerk Chicken meal for the first time and it was delicious , the chicken was just right , not too dry and well flavored! will definately recommend.

I like checking for reviews as much as you do so I leave honest ones! The food here is really good! I tried it a couple times now and the chicken was spiced really good!! The only comment for the owner is to not make the chicken so charred. It kinda takes away the taste from the tasty chicken when you bite into a charred piece(not sure if this is how authentic Jerk suppose to be). But other wise their food is worth trying- the patties too

Food was delicous . The chicken was tender , the rice and beans were also delicious .10/10

very good

The curry chicken (boneless chicken) is my absolute favourite thing to order anywhere in town. I would recommend this place to anyone. The portions are awesome and the food is even better. The staff is so friendly, the cooks too if you have a chance to meet them. You can t go wrong getting some eats from here. I almost forgot to mention the festival...so tasty!

loved this. had simple jerk chx and rice. cooke to perfection tender. spice is the good slow heat without burn. delicious.

I got the chicken stew with plantains and let me tell you that it was really good. Taste, size portion and service :). I had left overs for today which I really enjoyed.

So good! Im on a 9 day road trip from Alberta to Halifax, this is the best food Ive had yet!

I originally tried this place because I read online that if you wanted to, you could pay for a meal for someone in need and they would post it up on a board where people could essential grab a meal coupon. I thought, what an awesome thing to do for the community! I m pretty sure rice is considered a side dish but they make DAMN GOOD rice... if you just gave me a giant bowl of Island Spice rice and peas and nothing else, I d be a happy camper. But the other food is amazing too. I usually get cabbage, plantains and festivals. Lots of veg options, and the service is always fantastic!!

One of a kind in Thunder Bay, you really feel like the food here is traditional Jamaican. Prepared with care, its very delicious. My favourite is the chicken curry, but Im also a fan of their side dishes like plantain, festivals, and beef patties.

Great service and very good unique dishes, the staff are very polite and Im looking forward to returning and trying new menu items

Drove 2500km, did not disappoint. Delicious.

A co worker told me they really liked the food here, so I thought I would give it a try since I really enjoy Caribbean food as well. I was not disappointed. The food was reasonably priced, very good, good portions, and the beautiful young lady that served me was very friendly and polite. I look forward to my next order.

Great beef patty!

The service was faster than expected, and the staff were very helpful. Had a good time eating here!

Best Jamaican foods I have had so far!

Chicken curry stew was great, patties were great and the woman working was very nice and accommodating. Way better than stopping at the chains when passing through town.

Food was hot, fresh and the most flavourful Ive had in the city. Staff were friendly, quick, and efficient. Prices are fair for the amount of delicious and healthy food you get. Would recommend to everyone

A nice Caribbean restaurant with friendly staff. Prices are very good and the food is on point

A great local restaurant. Only a few tables, but it looked like takeout was fast. The oxtail had great flavour and was very tender. The festivals and beef patties are the best Ive had so far. Definitely worth a try!

Not fancy, but the food is great

Friendly owners and staff. Amazing food with the right balance of flavour and spice. Generous portions at reasonable prices. Super clean dining environment. Will definitely return next time Im in town even though its a bit off my course. Its worth the bit of a detour!

You HAVE to try the goat curry roti - these are wonderful people with wonderful food. I met the older Jamaican lady and I believe her son. Just awesome, check out the flavor. Food

Oxtail dinner was overpriced and under spiced. Disappointing.

Best chicken I ever had, would go again 10/10

Haven t had curried goat in years and thus did NOT disappoint! Thank you Island Spice

Delicious food! Had the jerk chicken meal, a spicy beef patty and a peanut drink (irish moss). Great amount of food and friendly service

Always my first option when I m hungry or craving for something! Their Jerk chicken meal is a must try! Awesome!

Great food nice people

Always great food & friendly service. One of our favorite restaurants in town

The food was really good. Very authentic homey Jamaican food.

Ive been living in Thunder Bay for two years, and with covid have tried my share of takeout this year. This restaurant was the first restaurant that left me completely satisfied, it was delicious. Although I am no Jamaican food expert to me it was amazing! Highly recommended

The food is so delicious I couldnt stop eating it! Would definitely come here again when Im in town. The jerk chicken is so good and the beef patties are amazing. Everything is so well seasoned and the service was really good!

Delicious food and fantastic service!!

First time here. Got the chicken roti. So flavourful and full of chicken and goodness. Very happy will be back

If your looking for an authentic Jamaican restaurant look no further. Seeing how I m not from TB I was so happy to find this Gem. Not only was the food good but the customer service was amazing. Extra love mixed with flavor and passion. I recommend the steam fish and curry Roti. # Tanya

We were driving from Calgary to Toronto in a cross country move, and we stayed one night in Thunder Bay. We had just driven through a terrible thunderstorm with torrential rain and we were tired and hungry. We were so pleased to come across this place just around the corner from our hotel. The gentleman at the front was so friendly and made us feel welcome. He even offered us some curry sauce on our rice, which was fantastic. We both had the jerk chicken. It was so delicious! The chicken was tender and moist, and the seasoning was great without being too overpowering. It was a lovely treat after a long drive. If youre in the Thunder Bay area and you havent had a chance to try this place, do it! You wont be disappointed.

Curry goat is second to none snd the service is always great. Good prices and huge portions to boot!

Chicken was burnt and dry. But had better flavor then the 2 other restaurants in town.

Loved it , real authentic.

Had Curry Goat and Jerk Chicken. So GOOD! The lady serving us was really sweet.

Always friendly and lots of great food to try.

I try the jerk chicken, curry goat, stew chicken and everything was delicious

Honestly surprised by how good the chicken stew tasted. The best Jamaican food I ever had.

Delicious flavour and good value

Placed a order with skip a meal for Chicken curry which I was informed the best in town ,when I went to eat it there was no utilities, how do they think you are going to eat the food , secondly it was the worse curry I have had, no taste ,no curry sauce it was dry very dry

Awesome food! I get the curry chicken and oxtail on rice everytime and it never disappoints! Especially with the Jamaican grape soda.

Spicy and tasty! Authentic taste and food that isnt dried out like other places I have tried. Ill be back!

Chicken was awesome, rice was okay

Good food

Friendly staff. Love the spicy jerk chicken

Excellent service

Exquisite as usual. Wonderful restaurant reminds me of home..(JA)

By far the best place for Jamaican food in Thunder Bay. Highly recommended!

Good place to have some good food especially if your In thunder bay

The jerk chicken was amazing with the rice! Ask for gravy, super worth it.

I can say ive tried all the jamaican places in town and this place is the most authentic. The stew chicken just like in JA! The gravy, rice and callaloo is great! Love the food here thank you

This restaurant was a lifesaver! Great food -- fried chicken was on point and the jerk chicken was nice and spicy. Great value for the price, too. Was well full off of the regular size meal. And they have Ting!! 10/10 will come back for more when Im back in Thunder Bay!

The food and service are amazing

I d heard mixed things about Island Spice but I ve not once had a bad experience yet. The food is excellent. Flavourful and as authentic as it can get. The patties are a must try. Some of the best I ve ever had. They have vegetarian options as well. The staff are very friendly and help you choose a good meal.

Very authentic. Curry chicken rocks.

I go to Island Spice atleast once everyweek and never once been disappointed. Their food is always fresh and cooked to perfection and staffs are always sweet and helpful. Reminds me of my grandmas cooking lol. A must go spot in Thunday Bay!

Friendly staff & amazing food , will be back :D

I eat here at least 1x a week it s SO FRICKING DELICIOUS BEST CARIBBEAN FOOD EVER

Whenever i am in Thunder Bay this is my spot. All the staffs are always friendly and the food is always fresh, perfectly cooked, and flavours are on point. They have a good alot of options for spicy and non spicy dishes. Highly recommended!

the food was great. and the staff was wonderful

Very delicious lunch for a great price! 2 full lunches plus an extra side each came to less than $30 including tip! Definitely highly recommend.

Seriously a taste of Jamaica right in Thunder Bay. Love love love everything about the food, the atmosphere and of course the people I meet.

Food was excellent. Service was amazing - irie. Will definitely return.

Okay, if I could rate this more then 5 stars I would. Just had the curry chicken roti and it was THE BEST I have ever tried. Cant wait to try more from the menu!!

I had the Jerk chicken rice and peas and it was good.

One star less because Ive been there a few times and the rotis consistently are out of balance. Way too much doughy roti bread and not enough filling. You pay enough for them, I dont want so much cheap bread/filler. Next time Im there, I will be avoiding the roti.

Tastes and feels like healthy food. Good combination of spices.good people. A must visit place.

Great Jamaican food!

Great tasting, generous portions, reasonably priced

Really good service, atmosphere and tasty food

Great food. Friendly staff. My go-to place when I am in Thunder Bay.

This restaurant s interior is painted the vibrant green of the Jamaican flag and features decor with an island flavor, including a chart created by the owners and their children that showcases several common Patois sayings. Reggae music, friendly, smiling staff, and the fragrant smells of jerk spices and curry complete the experience. On offer is a variety of Jamaican dishes including roti, curried chicken, goat, oxtail, rice and peas, jerk chicken and pork, beef patties, soup, and a wide selection of Jamaican beverages like Ting and Peanut Punch. Definitely one of my favorite spots in thunder bay.

My fam Loves the food.

Food is amazing...service is great. Very happy with this place. You should definitely check it out.

The oxtail, Luma bean & kidney beans on a bed of brown rice with homemade Jami can Hot sauce was absolutely delicious.

Super yummy I highly recommend

Excellent jerk chicken dinner

I gobbled down the chicken before I could take a picture of it. We thought it was very good

Great food excellent customer service.

Delicious, authentic Jamaican dishes served here, worth the visit.

Good prices, good service, dishes are fresh made, ive hit tgus place up many times, never let down.

Great prices. Amazing food. I had never tried jerk chicken before, I highly recommend you try it. Staff was very friendly and quite helpfull with choosing the right dish for each of us. The atmosphere was very laidback, great place for a relaxing dinner.

Good traditional Jamaican

Absolutely the best Jamaican food in Thunder Bay