The Island – Seafood
The Island transports diners to the heart of the Caribbean, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of golden-fried griyo and the satisfying crunch of spiced malanga fritters. From the tender, slow-cooked richness of beef and goat taso to the delicate, flaky layers of traditional Haitian patties, each plate celebrates a heritage of bold flavors and soulful, sun-drenched hospitality.
118, Ferry Street, Malden, MA, 02148 +17816052212 https://www.theislandmalden.com/home.html0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, 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 The Island
Dairy-Free at The Island
The Island in Malden has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice & Beans, White Rice and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Island
The Island in Malden has 16 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pork (Griyo), Fried Beef Chunks (Taso Bef) and Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Island
The Island in Malden has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice & Beans, Fried Dough (Marinad) and Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Island
The Island in Malden has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pork (Griyo), Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol) and Fried Goat Entree (Taso Kabrit). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Island
The Island in Malden has 12 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pork (Griyo), Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol) and Pikliz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Island
The Island in Malden has 12 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pork (Griyo), Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol) and Pikliz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Island
The Island in Malden has 9 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Pork (Griyo), Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol) and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Island
The Island in Malden has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice & Beans, White Rice and French Fries. 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 The Island
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings (Zel Poul) | 3.6 g | 68.1 g |
| Sunday: Creole Chicken (Sos Poul Di) | 34.8 g | 59.6 g |
| Fried Chicken (Poul Fri) | 44.6 g | 51.6 g |
| Chicken Wings Entree (6pc) | 1.6 g | 48.4 g |
| Fried Beef Chunks (Taso Bef) | 19.3 g | 35.2 g |
| Fried Turkey (Kodenn Fri) | 0 g | 20.6 g |
| Fried Goat Entree (Taso Kabrit) | 0 g | 19.8 g |
| Fried Pork (Griyo) | 54.9 g | 19.4 g |
| Fried Beef Entree (Taso Bef) | 0 g | 19 g |
| Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol) | 0 g | 18.4 g |
| Fried Fish (Pwason Fri) | 0 g | 18.4 g |
| Sunday: Beet Salad (Salad Betwouj) | 38 g | 13.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- House Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus and Fried Plantains - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malanga Fritters (Akra) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dough (Marinad) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (Zel Poul) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haitian Patties - $2: Choice of Chicken, Beef, Fish, or Herring Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Beef Chunks (Taso Bef) - $15 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Goat (Taso Kabrit) - $16 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork (Griyo) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken (Poul Fri) - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
Served with white rice and bean sauce, or rice & beans/peas, fried plantains and house salad.
- Chicken (Poul) - $14: Fried with a spicy Creole infusion and topped with onions and peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $16: Hot and spicy drumsticks slowly baked Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings Entree (6pc) - $18: Choice of BBQ, Buffalo, or Fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Spare Ribs (Kot Kochon) - $18: Creole Seasoning, slow cooked with BBQ sauce, served mild or hot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Entree (Griyo) - $16: Fried Pork with Creole seasoning Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Beef Entree (Taso Bef) - $22: Fried Beef with creole seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat in Sauce (Sos Kabrit) - $24: Tender goat meat cooked slowly with Creole seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Goat Entree (Taso Kabrit) - $24: Fried Goat Meat with Creole seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Turkey (Kodenn Fri) - $16: Fried Turkey Legs with Creole seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish (Pwason): Sauteed fresh red snapper in creole sauce with onions and peppers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish in Sauce (Pwason Kreyol): Deep fried Red Snapper in sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish (Pwason Fri): Fried Red Snapper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Specials
- Tuesday: Spinach (Epina or Lalo) - $24: Slow cooked spinach with beef and creole seasoning Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday: Stewed Vegetables with Meat (Legim) - $24: Chayote, eggplant, spinach, carrots, cabbages and other vegetables stewed with meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday/Saturday: Fried Finger Food (Fritay) - $14: Combination of fried finger foods with choice of meat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saturday: Vegetable Soup with Goat (Bouyon Tet Kabrit) - $15: Vegetable soup with goat meat, plantains, carrots, potatoes, and dumplings Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday: Creole Chicken (Sos Poul Di) - $18 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday: Conch (Lanbi) - $28: In Creole Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday: Baked Ziti (Makawoni o Graten) - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday: Beet Salad (Salad Betwouj) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains (Bannann Fri) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pikliz - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Onions - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $5 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
- Black Beans Sauce - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about The Island
- Is The Island dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Island has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice & Beans, White Rice and French Fries.
- What can I eat at The Island on a dairy-free diet?
- Rice & Beans, White Rice and French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Island have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rice & Beans and White Rice.
- Is The Island gluten-free?
- 16 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 The Island?
- Chicken Wings (Zel Poul), at roughly 68.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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