Desert Island Eatery – American
The air at Desert Island Eatery is thick with the intoxicating scent of scotch bonnet peppers and aromatic allspice, transporting diners to a sun-drenched Caribbean escape. Golden-crusted Jamaican patties and smoky jerk chicken share the stage with vibrant, spice-kissed bowls of curry chickpeas and tofu, each plate a colorful celebration of bold island soul. Whether you’re diving into a heap of fiery jerk-seasoned fries or savoring a slow-simmered veggie plate, every bite offers a warm, rhythmic journey through the heart of the tropics.
4213 West Bell Road, Phoenix AZ 85053 https://desertislandeateryphx.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the delectable offerings and satisfying portions, frequently noting that the inviting space creates a truly memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the accommodating and knowledgeable service, praising staff for their deep understanding of the menu and attentive care that makes every visit feel special.
Menu
Small Bites
- Jerk Lentil Balls - $6: Vegan lentil balls with jerk seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Patties - $10: Choice of Beef, Spinach, Cabbage or Chicken (Minimum of 2) Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.5: Vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Seasoned Fries - $6: Vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Curry Chickpeas & Potatoes - $15: Served with cabbage and choice of rice: rice & peas or yellow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chickpeas & Tofu - $15: Served with cabbage and choice of rice: rice & peas or yellow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk BBQ Tofu - $15: Served with cabbage and choice of rice: rice & peas or yellow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Plate - $20: Mac, potato salad, plantains, cabbage, and choice of rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken - $16: Chicken in coconut cream curry sauce. Served with choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $16: Spicy jerk chicken served with choice of side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean BBQ Chicken - $16: Served with cabbage and choice of rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri-Plate - $25: Curry chicken, jerk chicken, and Caribbean BBQ chicken. Served with cabbage and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtails - $26: Served with cabbage and choice of rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat & Potatoes - $26: Served with cabbage and choice of rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Shrimp - $20: Served with cabbage and choice of rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Salmon - $20: Served with cabbage and choice of rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Seafood Combo - $26: Salmon & Shrimp. Served with cabbage and choice of rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Combo - $16: Jamaican-style fried chicken, traditionally seasoned Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken with French Fries - $16: Jamaican-style fried chicken served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Apple Chutney - $5: When available
- Cabbage - $4: Steamed cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chickpeas & Potatoes Side - $4: Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Peas - $4: Rice cooked with peas and coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Rice - $4: Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $6: Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Mac & Cheese - $6: With carrot & potato base Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Johnny Cakes - $4: Sweet fried bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Condiments - $2: Caribbean jerk BBQ, jerk gravy, or pepper sauce
- Side of Oxtails - $18: Portion of oxtails Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Island Delight - $8: Sweet fried bread topped with apple chutney and vegan condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Ginger Pineapple - $4: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Limeade - $4: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Island Mix - $4: Mixture of ginger pineapple and limeade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango Limeade - $4: Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Guava Limeade - $4: Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Punch - $4: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Sea Moss - $8: Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Vita Malt - $5: Malt beverage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Fresh Squeeze - $5.5: Flavor of the day with no sugar added Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Soda - $4: Jamaican Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ginger Beer - $4: Jamaican Soda
- Kola Champagne - $4: Jamaican Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ting - $4: Grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Catering Trays
- Caribbean BBQ Chicken Tray - $35: Serves 6. Gluten free Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Tray - $35: Serves 6. Spicy, Gluten free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Tray - $35: Serves 6. Chicken in coconut cream curry sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Salmon Tray - $70: Serves 6. Spicy, Gluten free Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk BBQ Tofu Tray - $30: Serves 6. Fried tofu with spicy BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chickpeas & Potatoes Tray - $30: Serves 6. Chickpeas and potatoes in coconut cream curry sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Johnny Cakes Tray - $16: Serves 12. Sweet fried bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Yellow Rice Tray - $20: Serves 6. Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Cabbage Tray - $16: Serves 6. With assorted vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Peas Tray - $20: Serves 6. With coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad Tray - $25: Serves 6. Vegan, Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Mac & Cheese Tray - $25: Serves 6. With carrot & potato base Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Island Delight Tray - $50: Serves 12. Johnny cakes topped with spiced apples and vegan condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Family Packages
- Family Feast - $175: Peas or yellow rice, plantains or potato salad, cabbage, Johnny cakes, 4 Jamaican patties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yard Style - $100: Rice & peas or yellow rice, plantains or potato salad, cabbage, Johnny cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ital Roots - $75: Rice & peas or yellow rice, plantains or potato salad, cabbage, Johnny cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday Dinner - $75: Rice & peas or yellow rice, plantains or potato salad, cabbage, Johnny cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Grab and Go
- Jamaican Patties (Frozen) - $18: Minimum of 4. Beef, Spinach, Cabbage or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Island Eatery
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its bold Caribbean flavors, knowledgeable service, and an exceptionally diverse menu accommodating over thirty-five dietary lifestyles.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.0/5, this moderate ($$) restaurant excels with satisfying portions, knowledgeable service, and a menu accommodating nearly every dietary restriction.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, curry chickpeas and tofu, oxtails, and fiery jerk-seasoned fries.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Guests highlight the inviting atmosphere and attentive service that makes every visit feel special, creating a memorable dining experience.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include information regarding the specific hours of operation for Desert Island Eatery.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with vegan, keto, gluten-free, and paleo options like curry chickpeas, jerk salmon, and oxtails.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://desertislandeateryphx.com/ which provides information about their Caribbean-inspired American cuisine and menu offerings.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the delectable offerings, satisfying portions, and attentive service, resulting in a positive 4.0/5 rating for this memorable dining experience.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, and dairy-free diets, with specific options like curry chickpeas and oxtails.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a memorable visit by savoring bold Caribbean flavors like jerk chicken and oxtails in an inviting, spice-scented atmosphere.
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