Island Spice Bar and Grill Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Island Spice Bar and Grill, a hidden gem located at 17802 W Little York Rd in Houston, TX, where the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean are celebrated. The menu is a delightful fusion of authentic Jamaican cuisine and Asian specialties, designed to tantalize your taste buds.

  • Asian Specialties: Enjoy dishes like the Vegetable Fried Rice, a wok-stirred medley of flavors, or indulge in the savory Chicken Lo Mein, brimming with tender chicken and fresh vegetables.
  • Appetizers: Start your journey with flaky Beef or Vegetable Patties, or the sweet and sticky Coco Bread, perfect for sharing.
  • Curry Delights: Savor the rich, slow-cooked Curry Goat, or the Boneless Curry Chicken, both reflecting the restaurant’s commitment to culinary excellence.

Guests rave about the quick service, the authentic taste, and the lively Caribbean atmosphere, making this spot the perfect gathering place for food lovers. Experience the magic of Island Spice, where every dish tells its own story!

Appetizers Starters

Beef Patty

Flaky pastry filled with a perfectly seasoned beef filling

US$3.00

Curry Chicken Patty

Flaky pastry filled with a curry flavored chicken filling

US$3.00

Vegetable Patty

Flaky pastry filled with seasoned variety of mixed vegetables

US$3.00

Butterfly Jerk Shrimp

With salad. Six pieces of jumbo shrimp, seasoned with jerk seasoning for that spicy kick and grilled for deliciousness

US$9.95

Coco Bread

A slightly sticky and slightly sweet oversize bun split on the side

US$1.50

Fried Wings

Crispy, golden-fried wings marinated in our signature Island Spice seasonings, then tossed in your choice of flavor.

Garden Salad

Medley of salad tossed and creamy vinaigrette with a sweet taste of island coconut flavor salad dressing

US$5.95

Jerk Wings

Marinated in our authentic island jerk seasoning blend, these crispy, golden wings are tossed in a rich, sweet, spicy, and smoky jerk sauce. Every bite delivers bold Caribbean flavor with a perfect balance of heat and savory spice.

US$8.95

Plantain Chips

Home-made thinly sliced hand cut green plantain deep fried golden and crispy

US$5.95

Braised Ox-Tails

Our ox-tails are braised, seared and slow cooked till meat is tender and almost off the bone, served in a delicious gravy

US$27.95

Rasta Pasta

Pasta lovers delight. Penne pasta sauteed in a creamy flavorful sauce. Served with chicken, salmon, shrimp or oxtail.

US$12.95

Ackee and Saltfish

Known as Jamaica's national dish the delicate ackee fruit which looks like scrambled eggs, but has its own unique flavor is sauteed with salted cod fish, onions, garlic, and pepper

US$18.95

Brown Stew Chicken

Pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful browning sauce, sauteed in its own juices till tender

US$15.95

Fried Wing Meal

US$15.95

Chicken Soup

Braised chicken prepared in a special homemade broth served with dumplings and ground vegetables

US$11.95

Chicken Foot Soup

US$9.99

Cow Foot Soup

Tasty and deliciously flavored pieces of tender cow foot added to a homemade tomato, bell pepper, celery base broth with a variety of ground vegetables and dumplings

US$14.95

Ox-Tail Soup

In a class by itself! Tasty and deliciously flavored pieces of braised ox-tails added to a homemade tomato, bell pepper, celery base broth with a variety of ground vegetables and dumplings

US$16.95

Vegetable Soup

Vegan/vegatarians can enjoy a delicious hearty bowl of homemade soup flavored with pumpkin, peas and ground provisions

US$11.95

Oxtail Cheddar Cheese Fries

US$16.00

Chef Specialties

Curry Specialties

Boneless Curry Chicken w/ Dhal Pourl

US$16.95

Boneless Curry Chicken w/ Rice

Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in island spice array of curry and cumin spices, sauteed then stewed till tender

US$15.95

Curry Chicken w/ Dhal Pourl

US$16.95

Curry Chicken w/ Rice

Tender pieces of bone in chicken marinated in island spice array of curry and cumin spices, sauteed then stewed till tender

US$15.95

Curry Goat w/ Dhal Pourl

US$18.95

Curry Goat w/ Rice

Combination of island spice exotic spices of curry with the rich taste of goat meat slowly cooked till the meat is tender

US$18.95

Curry Shrimp w/ Dhal Pourl

US$15.95

Curry Shrimp w/ Rice

Jumbo shrimp prepared in a delicate flavored curry and coconut gravy

US$16.95

Curry Vegetables w/ Dhal Pourl

US$13.95

Curry Vegetable w/ Rice

Blend of curry flavors added to cabbage, chickpeas, and potatoes

US$12.95

Jerk Chicken Breast Boneless

Tender grilled chicken breast marinated in our signature island spice flavors of sweet and spicy jerk sauce

US$16.95

Jerk Chicken Dark Meat

Tender grilled chicken marinated in island spice flavors and spicy jerk sauce

US$15.95

Jerk Shrimp

Six pieces of jumbo shrimp, seasoned with jerk seasoning for that spicy kick and grilled for deliciousness

US$16.95

Jerk Wing Meal

Marinated wings grilled in island spice flavors and spicy jerk sauce

US$15.95

Jerk Chicken Tacos

(3) Bold and juicy jerk-seasoned chicken tucked into warm tortillas, topped with fresh onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of cilantro

US$9.00

Jerk Shrimp Tacos

(3) Spicy, grilled jerk shrimp served in soft tortillas, topped with fresh onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

US$12.00

Jerk Fish Tacos

(3) Flaky, seasoned cod grilled with bold jerk spices, topped fresh onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of cilantro

US$12.00

Jerk Chicken Cheddar Cheese Fries

US$13.00

Jerk Specialties

Sea Side Retreat Fish Specialties

Grilled Salmon

Grilled atlantic herb crusted salmon flavorful and grilled till tender

US$15.95

Bake & Fried Shark

US$18.95

Whole Red Snapper Escoviche

Price varies due to market price and size. Whole red snapper marinated in herbs and spices, deep-fried, topped with a tangy flavor sauce of bell peppers, pimentos, and onions

Chicken Fried Rice

Wok stir-fry rice with a medley of crunchy mixed vegetables topped with tender pieces of juicy soy sauce marinated chicken

US$15.95

Chicken Lo Mein

Tender pieces of marinated boneless chicken stir fried in a wok with soft lo mein noodles and mixed vegetables

US$15.95

Shrimp Fried Rice

Wok stir-fry rice with a medley of crunchy mixed vegetables topped with asian flavored and served with jumbo shrimp

US$16.95

Shrimp Lo Mein

Sauteed soy sauce shrimp and mixed vegetables stir fried in a wok with soft lo mein noodles

US$16.95

Vegetable Fried Rice

Wok stir-fry Asian flavored seasoned rice with a medley of crunchy mixed vegetables

US$12.95

Vegetable Lo Mein

Lo-mein noodles sauteed in a wok with a delicious blend of Asian marinades, spices, & vegetables

US$12.95

Asian Specialties

Sides

Rice and Beans

Island spice style. The main accompaniment to any caribbean dish, seasoned red kidney beans and rice cooked in coconut milk till fluffy

US$4.95

Steamed White Rice

Long grain rice cooked loose and fluffy

US$3.00

Dhal Puri

A delicious Indian inspired roti (flatbread) stuffed with seasoned filling of ground split peas and flavored with Caribbean Indo spices

US$5.95

Callaloo (Seasonal)

Caribbean style greens sauteed with garlic and onions

US$4.95

Fried Plantains

Naturally ripened sweet plantains deep-fried till golden brown

US$4.95

Sauteed Cabbage

A mild tangy yet sweet flavor lightly sauteed with carrots and onions. Sweet

US$4.95

Bakes

Soft fluffy fried bread

US$2.00

Bake & Saltfish

Codfish, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Sauteed and stuffed in a fried bake bread and served with lettuce and tomatoes

US$8.95

Bakery Delights And Patties

Beverage

Arnold Palmer

Delicious combination of island spice caribbean sweet tea and homemade lemonade

US$5.00

D&G Sodas

Available flavors (cream soda, grape, pineapple, kola champagne, ginger beer, pineapple ginger)

US$2.00

Homemade Lemonade

Fresh squeezed lemons are used to prepare this refreshing citrus beverage

US$5.00

Island Spice Homemade Caribbean Sweet Tea

A delight of tropical goodness makes for a delicious glass of refreshing flavor

US$5.00

Passion Fruit Juice

All natural refreshingly delicious passion fruit juice

US$5.00

Sorrel

A Caribbean classic beverage made with Jamaican hibiscus and all natural aromatic flavors. A dose of healthy in a glass

US$5.00

Ting (Grapefruit Carbonated Soda)

US$2.00

Vita Malt

A non-alcoholic malt beverage

US$2.00

Soda

US$2.00

Brown Stew Chicken Special

US$9.95

Curry Chicken Special

US$9.95

Jerk Chicken Special

US$9.95

Veggie Curry Special

US$9.95

Lunch Specials (11 AM to 2 PM)