Our Story
Come for the Cuisine, Connect with the Culture
Island Taste Caribbean Grill is brought to you by couple Marc and Dorianne St Fleur. The New York City transplants and children of Caribbean immigrants relocated to San Jose from Brooklyn back in 2019 and wanted to find a way to merge their Caribbean roots with the vibrancy of the Bay Area.
Island Taste’s menu features traditional island staples like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Haitian Griot (Fried Pork), as well as fresh takes on old favorites like Oxtail Tacos and Island Fried Rice. The menu also features unique vegan options like Coconut Curry Garbanzo Beans and Rasta Pasta. Each dish is infused with equal parts island vibes and love.
All of the dishes on the menu have a name that means something special to Marc and Dorianne. For example, the Jerk Chicken dish is called 'Bolt', named after the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, who was born and raised on the island of Jamaica.
The goal is for every person who visits Island Taste to not only enjoy the flavorful cuisine, but to also connect with the rich culture of the Caribbean islands. Island Taste strives to create a multisensory experience that includes food, beverages, artwork and music that speak to the heart of what makes the Caribbean so special.