ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE – Caribbean
Authentic Jamaican cooking on McNab Road, where the hot-food counter does the talking and the lunch specials run all day. Oxtail, curry goat, brown stew chicken and jerk pork anchor the menu, with escovitch snapper, ackee and saltfish, okro and saltfish, and jerk chicken rasta pasta for anyone who knows what they're after. Vegans get curry chickpeas and stew chunks. Plates come with rice, steamed vegetables and plantains, and Fridays are given over to fish. It's a counter, not a dining room. Order, let the smell get to you, take it home.
7958 W McNab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 954-534-5682 https://islandflavorcafe.com/0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
Dairy-Free at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Escovitch Snapper, Curry Chunks and Pineapple Chunks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Escovitch Snapper, Curry Shrimp and Okra & Saltfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ackee & Saltfish, Brown Stew Snapper and Escovitch Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Chicken, Brown Stew Snapper and BBQ Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Escovitch Snapper and Steam Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Escovitch Snapper, Shrimp in Garlic Butter and Steam Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Escovitch Snapper, Salmon and Steam Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE in North Lauderdale has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Chunks, Pineapple Chunks and Stew Chunks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| BBQ Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Jerk Chicken Wrap | 124.6 g | 23.3 g |
| Ackee & Saltfish | 35.6 g | 18.4 g |
| Brown Stew Snapper | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| Escovitch Snapper | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| Shrimp in Garlic Butter | 8.5 g | 15 g |
| Cow Foot | 43 g | 13 g |
| Curry Shrimp | 80.9 g | 8 g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 17.1 g | 7.6 g |
| Fried Chicken | 35.7 g | 5.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Daily Lunch Specials
Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains.
- Lunch Jerk Chicken - $7.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lunch Fried Chicken - $7.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: lunch
- Lunch Brown Stew Chicken - $7.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lunch Curry Chicken - $7.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: lunch
Main Courses
All plates are served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains. Prices shown for small size.
- Brown Stew Chicken - $10.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken - $10.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken - $10.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $11.75: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta - $11.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork - $11.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew Peas - $12.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cow Foot - $12.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat - $13: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail - $18.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Chicken - $11.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Pork - $11.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken - $11.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
All plates are served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains. Snapper plates are done to order with a 25 to 30 minute wait.
- Brown Stew Snapper - $19.5: Snapper done to order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Kingfish - $18.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Fish - $22: With Okra Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escovitch Snapper - $19.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ackee & Saltfish - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Okra & Saltfish - $12.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Shrimp - $19.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in Garlic Butter - $19.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Options
All plates are served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains.
- Curry Chick Peas - $9.5: Served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew Chunks - $9.5: Soy chunks served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chunks - $9.5: Soy chunks served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Chunks - $9.5: Soy chunks served with rice, steam vegetables and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps
Wraps are done to order with a 25 to 30 minute wait.
- Jerk Chicken Wrap - $11.75 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork Wrap - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Shrimp Wrap - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Wrap - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fried Dumplings - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE
- Is ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Escovitch Snapper, Curry Chunks and Pineapple Chunks.
- What can I eat at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Escovitch Snapper, Curry Chunks and Pineapple Chunks carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Curry Chunks and Pineapple Chunks.
- Is ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at ISLAND FLAVOR CAFE?
- Curry Chicken, at roughly 37.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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