Caribbean
The Islands
Brooklyn, New York
Why stop here: The Islands is a $$ caribbean pick in Brooklyn. Order Oxtail.
CuisineCaribbean
Price$$
TownBrooklyn
Crown Heights Jamaican favorite in Little Caribbean, dishing rich oxtail, jerk chicken and escovitch fish now in a larger space with a patio.
What to order
Oxtail
At The Islands, Roamward highlights Oxtail because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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