Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Brooklyn: 6:26 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (718) 241-3609 to confirm.
Location & directions
8203 Flatlands AveBrooklyn, NY 11236
About De Islands
De Islands is a Caribbean restaurant you'll find at 8203 Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn, New York. It is one of 3,238 places to eat and drink we list in Brooklyn.
De Islands is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
The menu we have on file lists 56 items across 7 sections, including Side Orders, Beverages, Curry Goat, Oxtail, and Curry Or Stew Chicken. Listed prices range from $15.89 to $22.24, with a typical item around $15.99. You will find options like Curry Goat & 16oz. Rice, Two Festival, and Fountain Drinks.
Available service options are curbside pickup, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, healthy options, late-night food, organic dishes, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (718) 241-3609 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Caribbean Restaurant
- Address
- 8203 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236
- Phone
- (718) 241-3609
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Menu
- 56 items · $15.89–$22.24
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Caribbean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared De Islands’s weekday schedule with 15 other Caribbean restaurants in Brooklyn. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 60% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 82 hours a week, 10 hours more than the local median of 72. 80% of Caribbean restaurants in Brooklyn open on Sundays, and De Islands is one of them.
Compared with 15 other Caribbean restaurants in Brooklyn that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Caribbean restaurants in New York
Based on 18 menus with 1,541 priced items from Caribbean restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $17.99.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Chicken | 39% | $13.00 |
| Curry Goat | 39% | $21.50 |
| Jerk Chicken | 39% | $15.00 |
| White Rice | 33% | $6.00 |
| Chicken Soup | 28% | $9.50 |
| French Fries | 28% | $6.75 |
| Mac and Cheese | 28% | $7.50 |
| Oxtail | 22% | $21.00 |
Calculated from 18 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of De Islands there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 20 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (7), Latin American & Caribbean (3), Chicken & Wings (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Caribbean restaurants are within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Peppa’S, < 0.1 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodNicky's Jamaican Cuisine0.1 mi
- Vegetarian & VeganTwisted Rootz0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsFlava II Restaurant & Lounge0.6 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisHot Bagel0.8 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.8 mi
What to expect at a Caribbean restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are De Islands's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is De Islands open on Sunday?
Yes, De Islands is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is De Islands located?
De Islands is located at 8203 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236.
What is the phone number of De Islands?
You can call De Islands at (718) 241-3609.
Does De Islands offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, De Islands offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: curbside pickup, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at De Islands?
The typical price range at De Islands is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $15.89 to $22.24.
Does De Islands take reservations?
Yes, De Islands accepts reservations.
Is De Islands wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Is De Islands open late?
Yes – De Islands is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near De Islands?
There are 20 other places to eat and drink within a mile of De Islands. Nearby options include Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine (0.1 mi), Twisted Rootz (0.1 mi), and Flava II Restaurant & Lounge (0.6 mi).
Are there other Caribbean restaurants near De Islands?
2 other Caribbean restaurants within a mile. The closest is Peppa’S, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Caribbean restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 18 menus with 1,541 priced items from Caribbean restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $17.99.
