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    The Island Deli & Restaurant

    1647 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    Jersey City, NJ 07305


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    Menu

    Appetizers

    • Empanadas Del Patio

      Beef, chicken, cheese, beef & cheese, chicken & cheese, pizza, guava & cheese.
      $2.00
    • Jamaican Patties

      Curry chicken/ Beef
      $3.25
    • Yaniqueque

      A traditional Caribbean fried dough snack, crisp on the outside and soft inside.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.75
    • Quipe

      Beef/ Chicken
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00
    • Wings 6pcs

      6 fried wings perfectly crispy in the outside and juicy in the inside. Tossed in our signature seasoning and served hot with your choice of sauce.
      $8.00
    • Wings 12pcs

      $16.00
    • Wings 18pcs

      A serving of eighteen chicken wings, prepared to be enjoyed as a classic protein option
      $24.00
    • Onion Rings

      $6.00
    • La Grandota (Empanda)

      $6.00
    • Fried Chicken Leg

      $1.00
    • Cassava Ball

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50
    • Mozarella Sticks

      $6.00
    • Arepitas de Yuca

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    Main

    Each main dish is served with a side included.
    • Garlic Shrimp

      Shrimp cooked with our signature Island infused seasonings and garlic for a simple, savory seafood option.
      $13.00+
    • Fried Shrimp

      Golden-fried shrimp, crispy and delicious, offering a classic seafood delight.
      $13.00+
    • Jerk Shrimp

      $14.00+
    • Fried Fish

      Crispy fried fish with a golden coating, offering a classic seafood option.
      $11.00
    • Island Fried Lobster Tail

      Crispy fried lobster tail, a classic seafood delight with a golden, flavorful coating.
      $25.00
    • Drum Pan Jerk Chicken

      Wonderfully spicy, smoky, and fragrant — everything authentic jerk chicken is supposed to be.
      $13.00+
    • Stew Chicken

      Traditional Caribbean-style stewed chicken, simmered with fresh herbs and spices
      $9.00+
    • Curry Chicken

      A flavorful and aromatic one-pot dish featuring tender chicken pieces stewed in a savory, bright yellow sauce flavored with Jamaican curry powder, fresh herbs like thyme and scallions, and a kick of Scotch bonnet peppers.
      $13.00+
    • Jamaican Oxtails

      Tender oxtails simmered in a rich blend of traditional Jamaican seasonings served with, Arroz con Gandules Dominicano, steamed cabbage and fried plantains.
      $22.00+
    • Fried Pork Skin (Chicharron)

      Fried super crunchy pork skin, salty and delicious flavor.
      $12.00+
    • Dominican sausage (longaniza)

      Dominican longaniza- crispy, juicy Dominican sausage full of flavor, fried to perfection. A true island favorite!
      $12.00+
    • Plain Rasta Pasta

      $12.00+
    • Shrimp Rasta Pasta

      Originally created in Negril, representing Rastafarian culture. We have a flavorful pasta dish combining Italian-style pasta with Jamaican flavors, featuring a creamy, jerk-spiced sauce, colorful bell peppers, and fresh shrimp cooked to perfection the Jamaican way.
      $17.00+
    • Oxtails Rasta Pasta

      Originally created in Negril, representing Rastafarian culture. We have a flavorful pasta dish combining Italian-style pasta with Jamaican flavors, featuring a creamy, jerk-spiced sauce, colorful bell peppers, and slowly simmered and cooked to perfection Oxtails the Jamaican way.
      $22.00+
    • The Island Surf and Turf (lobster and oxtails)

      Our signature Rasta pasta with Slow cooked oxtails and our signature Island Lobster
      $32.00
    • The Island Lobster Rasta Pasta

      A succulent Caribbean rock lobster in our signature pasta bowl.
      $28.00
    • Shrimp & Chicken Rasta Pasta Bowl

      Pasta bowl with shrimp and chicken, served in a creamy Caribbean-style sauce.
      $24.00
    • Whole Jerk Chicken

      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.00
    • Stew Beef

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00+
    • Pepper Steak

      Each main dish is served with a side included.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Dominican Yaroa

      Layered dish with crispy French fries, cheese, and seasoned meat, inspired by Dominican flavors.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00+
    • Baked Ziti

      Pasta layered with tomato sauce, cheese, and pasta, baked to a classic Italian style.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00+
    • Pernil (Roasted Pork)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00

    Family Combo

    • Island Fusion

      Our Family combo brings together the best of two cultures in one plate. Featuring flavorful Jerk Chicken, crispy Chicharron, and your choice of tostones or sweet plantains, served with classic French Fries. a hearty, satisfying combination-perfect for sharing and made to enjoy together
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Jerk Lovers

      A bold Caribbean favorite featuring juicy jerk chicken and flavorful jerk shrimp, grilled to perfection with our signature island spices. Served with your choice of two sides. A perfect combo for true jerk lovers craving that smoky, spicy island taste.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • Picadera del Patio

      The perfect combo to share and enjoy. Includes 1 lb of crispy pork belly (chicharron), juicy Dominican sausage, golden fried cheese, fried salami, fresh tostones, and crispy French fries. Served with our signature The island mayo ketchup for that irresistible touch.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $44.00

    Breakfast

    • Mangu & 3 Golpes

      Mashed green plantains served with fried cheese, Dominican salami, and eggs- topped with sauteed onions. A classic Dominican breakfast.
      $11.00
    • Pancakes

      Light and fluffy breakfast option served warm, perfect for a morning meal.
      $5.00
    • Waffles

      Light and fluffy breakfast option served warm, perfect for a morning meal.
      $5.00
    • French Toast, Egg & Bacon

      Our French Toast with Egg & Bacon is the ultimate breakfast combo: buttery French Toast served with a perfectly cooked egg and crispy bacon on the side.
      $12.00
    • Western Omelette

      Fluffy eggs combined with classic Western-style fillings for a hearty breakfast option.
      $8.00
    • Bacon, Egg & Cheese

      Classic breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and melted cheese on a soft roll.
      $7.00
    • Ham, Egg & Cheese

      Classic breakfast sandwich with ham, egg, and melted cheese on your choice of bread.
      $7.00
    • Turkey, Egg & Cheese

      A classic breakfast sandwich with turkey, egg, and cheese layers.
      $7.00
    • B.L.T.

      Classic sandwich with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato on your choice of bread.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.50
    • Grilled Cheese

      Melted cheese layered between slices of bread for a classic breakfast option.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Egg Sandwich

      Classic breakfast sandwich featuring eggs layered between soft bread slices.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Egg & Cheese Sandwich

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Salami & Egg Sandwich

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • BEC Waffle Sandwich

      $10.00

    Tacos

    • Jerk Chicken Tacos

      Tacos filled with seasoned jerk chicken, offering a blend of Caribbean-inspired flavors.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00
    • Shrimp Tacos

      Soft tortillas filled with seasoned shrimp and fresh toppings.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Oxtails Tacos

      Tender oxtail meat served in soft tortillas with traditional seasonings.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00

    Salads

    • Garden Salad

      A mix of crisp greens and vegetables, served chilled for a light and refreshing option.
      $5.00
    • Macaroni Salad

      $4.00
    • Potato Salad

      Classic side dish featuring diced potatoes mixed with a creamy dressing.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Fruit Salad

      $5.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Classic salad with crisp romaine, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons.
      $8.00
    • Tuna Salad

      Creamy Tuna mixed with onions, tomatoes, red & green peppers, served over a fresh bed of crisp lettuce. Light, refreshing, and full of flavor, with Italian dressing on the side.
      $9.00
    • Watermelon Bowl

      $5.00

    Sides

    • Tostones

      Crisp, golden slices made from plantains, served as a traditional side dish.
      $4.50
    • Rice & peas

      A classic pairing of white rice and red beans, served as a side.
      $5.00
    • French Fries

      Classic crispy potato sticks, a popular side option.
      $4.50
    • Sweet Plantains

      Ripe plantains sliced and prepared as a side dish.
      $4.50
    • Fried Yuca

      Cassava prepared fried, served as a simple side dish.
      $4.50
    • Boiled Yuca

      Cassava prepared boiled, served as a simple side dish.
      $4.50
    • Sweet Corn

      Our boiled sweet corn is tender, juicy, and naturally sweet.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • White Rice & Red Beans

      $5.00
    • Black Rice & Beans

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Steamed Vegetables

      $5.50

    Wings/Nuggets

    • 6 Chicken Wings

      6 fried wings perfectly crispy in the outside and juicy in the inside. Tossed in our signature seasoning and served hot with your choice of sauce.
      $8.70
    • 12 Chicken Wings

      A dozen classic wings, prepared to deliver a satisfying taste experience.
      $17.40
    • 18 Chicken Wings

      A serving of eighteen chicken wings, prepared to be enjoyed as a classic protein option.
      $26.10
    • 10 Chicken Nuggets

      Crispy chicken nuggets, perfect for a quick bite or sharing with friends.
      $5.00
    • 20 Chicken Nuggets

      A serving of 20 bite-sized pieces, perfect for sharing or a satisfying snack.
      $10.00
    • 30 Chicken Nuggets

      A serving of 30 bite-sized pieces, perfect for sharing or snacking.
      $15.00

    Burgers

    All Burgers are served with French Fries
    • Hamburger

      Classic sandwich featuring a seasoned beef patty served with traditional toppings on a bun.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Bacon Cheese Burger

      Burger with bacon and cheese layers.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Bacon Burger

      Beef patty topped with crispy bacon, served on a classic bun.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.50
    • Cheese Burger

      Classic burger with melted cheese layered on a seasoned beef patty and soft bun.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00

    Signature Sandwich

    • El Domi

      Salami induveca, fried cheese, eggs, mayo ketchup.
      $10.00
    • La Venganza

      Layers of mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, tomatoes and pickles. Homemade mayo- ketchup. Served in small pieces, perfect to share.
      $10.00
    • El Chimi

      Our Dominican Chimi is a street food classic — a juicy grilled beef patty served on a toasted bun with fresh cabbage, tomatoes, onions, and our special house sauce. Bursting with flavor, it’s messy, delicious, and authentically Dominican!
      $10.00
    • Chopped Cheese

      Classic deli sandwich with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings on a soft roll.
      $10.00
    • Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

      Bread sandwich with a seasoned chicken cutlet filling.
      $10.00
    • Hot Pastrami Sandwich

      Warm sandwich featuring sliced pastrami, served with classic deli-style bread.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Tuna Sandwich

      Classic deli sandwich featuring a blend of tuna and creamy dressing on your choice of bread.
      $7.00
    • Cuban Sandwich

      Our Cuban sandwich is a true classic Crispy, toasted Cuban bread filled with juicy roast pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, pressed to perfection so every bite is warm, golden, and packed with flavor.
      $10.00
    • Fish Filet Sandwich

      Our fish filet sandwich features a crispy, golden fish filet served no a toasted hero, topped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, onions, and creamy tartar sauce for the perfect balance of flavor.
      $10.00
    • Philly Cheese Steak

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Oxtail Sandwich

      Tender, fall-off-the-bone oxtails, mix it with cabbage slow cooked right in that rich oxtail gravy, then load it up with melty mozzarella cheese. To finish, we hit it with our homemade Jerk BBQ sauce.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00

    Cold Sandwich

    Served on a large hero with any choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, mayo, ketchup, mustard, oil, vinegar, salt & pepper.
    • Ham & Cheese

      Classic cold sandwich with sliced ham and cheese.
      $8.00
    • Turkey & Cheese

      Sliced turkey and cheese layered between fresh bread for a classic deli sandwich.
      $8.00
    • Honey Turkey & Cheese

      Served on a large hero with any choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, mayo, ketchup, mustard, oil, vinegar, salt & pepper.
      $8.00
    • Salami & Cheese

      Classic cold sandwich with layers of salami and cheese. Loaded with lettuce, tomato and onions
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00

    Drinks

    Drinks

    • Passion Fruit

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Morir Soñando

      $7.00
    • Fresh Lemonade

      $7.00
    • Papaya Smoothie

      $7.00
    • Pineapple Smoothie

      $7.00
    • Mango Smoothie

      $7.00
    • Strawberry Smoothie

      $7.00
    • Fresh Carrot Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Orange & Carrot Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Fresh Orange Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Strawberry & Banana Smoothie

      $7.00
    • Tamarind Juice

      $5.00
    • Cherry Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Passion Fruit Smoothie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Coke 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Pepsi 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Sprite 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Canada Dry Ginger Ale 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Canada Dry Seltzer Water 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Fanta Orange 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Diet Pepsi 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Jamaican Ginger Beer

      $2.50
    • Jamaican Pineapple

      $2.50
    • Jamaican Kola Champagne

      $2.50
    • Country Club Orange Soda

      $2.00
    • Country Club Pineapple Soda

      $2.00
    • Country Club Grape Soda

      $2.00
    • Country Club Raspberry Soda

      $2.00
    • Country Club Merengue Soda

      $2.00
    • Malta Goya 12 Oz

      $2.00
    • Malta Goya 7 Oz

      $1.25
    • Diet Coke 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Zero Coke 12 Oz

      $1.00
    • Coke 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Pepsi 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Diet Coke 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Diet Pepsi 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Canada Dry Ginger Ale 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Canada Dry Seltzer Water 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Coco Rico Soda 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Goodo Kola Champagne Soda 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Sprite 20 Oz

      $2.00
    • Tropicana Orange

      $2.50
    • Tropicana Apple

      $2.50
    • Tropicana Pineapple Mango

      $2.50
    • Tropicana Cranberry

      $2.50
    • Snapple Peach

      $2.50
    • Snapple Raspberry Tea

      $2.50
    • Snapple Lemon Tea

      $2.50
    • Snapple Kiwi Strawberry

      $2.50
    • Snapple Apple

      $2.50
    • Snapple Fruit Punch

      $2.50
    • Snapple Grape

      $2.50
    • Red Bull Iced Vanilla Berry 8.4 Oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Sugar Free 8.4 Oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull White Peach 8.4 Oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Watermelon 8.4 Oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Strawberry Apricot 8.4 Oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Juneberry 8.4 Oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Original 8.4 Oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Sugar Free 12 Oz

      $4.00
    • Red Bull Curuba Elderflower 12 Oz

      $4.00
    • Red Bull White Peach 12 Oz

      $4.00
    • Poland Spring water 16.9 Oz

      $1.00
    • Coke 2L

      $3.75
    • Pepsi 2L

      $3.75
    • Sprite 2L

      $3.75
    • Diet Coke 2L

      $3.75
    • Canada Dry Ginger Ale 2L

      $3.75
    • Arizona Can

      $1.00

    Hot Drinks

    • Small Coffee

      $1.50
    • Medium Coffee

      $2.00
    • Large Coffee

      $2.50

    Desserts

    • Coconut Flan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Ferrero Flan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Brownies

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Tres leche cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Carrot Cake

      $4.00
    • Red Velvet Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • 4 Leche Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Cheese Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Helados Bon Rum Raisin

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.50
    • Helados Bon Strawberry

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.50
    • Helados Bon Vanilla

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.50
    • Helados Bon Chocolate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.50

    All hours
    Sunday8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Monday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    1647 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305

    Directions


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