Island Paradise Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Island Paradise, a hidden gem located at 551 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough, GA, where culinary dreams of the Caribbean come alive. This restaurant offers an enticing menu that showcases a blend of authentic flavors, focusing primarily on seafood and traditional Jamaican dishes.

  • Seafood Highlights: Indulge in dishes like the Butter Shrimp Rasta Pasta ($17.99) and Curried Shrimp Rasta Pasta ($17.99), both prepared fresh to order.
  • Breakfast Delights: Start your day with comforting options, such as Okra & Salt Fish ($14.50) and Traditional Corn Meal ($5.00).
  • Sides: Don’t miss the Jerk Chicken ($6.00) and creamy Mac & Cheese ($5.00) for the perfect accompaniment to your meal.

Each dish captures the essence of the islands, promising a feast that is both hearty and flavorful. Island Paradise is not just about food; it’s an experience filled with warmth and hospitality. Enjoy their authentic dishes, and join the growing family of satisfied customers!

Breakfast

Tea

A soothing blend of selected leaves for a calming sipping experience.

$1.50

Coffee

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

$1.50

Oats

Ask for the porridge of the day.

$5.00

Okra & Salt Fish

With ground provisions.

$14.50

Boil Dumpling

With ground provisions.

$0.75

Festival

With ground provisions.

$0.75

Peanut Porridge

Peanut porridge with size options of small or large.

$6.00

Ackee & Salt Fish

With ground provisions.

$15.00

Calloloo Salt Fish

With ground provisions.

$14.50

Corn Meal

With ground provisions.

$5.00

Collard Greens

Southern-style collard greens with a flavorful twist, cooked to perfection

$3.00

Steamed Cabbage

Tender cabbage, delicately steamed to preserve its sweet, mild flavor.

$3.00

Mac & Cheese

Creamy macaroni baked with melted cheddar cheese, forming a golden, crispy top layer.

$5.00

Fried Bammy

Cassava flatbread, deep-fried, often accompanied by fish for a satisfying crunch.

$6.00

Mixed Vegetables

Assorted seasonal veggies, lightly seasoned

$3.00

Plantains

$3.00

French Fries

Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.

$3.00

Fried Chicken Only

3 pieces

$8.99

Rasta Pasta

Only

$6.00

Jerk Chicken Only

Tender pieces of marinated chicken, seasoned with jerk spices and coated in a rich, spicy sauce.

$6.00

Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy and flavorful fries made from sweet potatoes, a delightful twist on a classic favorite.

$3.00

Side Items

Seafood

Fish & Chips

Seafood is cooked to order

$8.99

Fried Shrimp

Seafood is cooked to order

$15.00

Butter Shrimp

Seafood is cooked to order

$18.99

Jerk Shrimp

Seafood is cooked to order

$18.99

Shrimp & Grits

Seafood is cooked to order

$13.50

Curry Shrimp

Seafood is cooked to order

$18.99

Escovitch Fish (Snapper)

Seafood is cooked to order

$30.00

Jerk Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Jerk shrimp tossed with penne pasta in a spicy and creamy jerk sauce, typically includes bell peppers and onions.

$17.99

Steam Fish (Snapper)

Snapper. seafood is cooked to order

$30.00

Brown Stew Fish (Snapper)

Seafood is cooked to order

$30.00

Curry Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Shrimp cooked in a spicy and creamy curry sauce, typically includes bell peppers and onions, served tossed with pasta.

$17.99

Butter Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Sautéed shrimp in a rich, buttery sauce, typically includes a blend of Caribbean spices, served over pasta.

$17.99

Curry Goat

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$17.00

Veggie Plate

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$11.00

Stew Peas

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$13.00

Curry Chicken

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$13.50

Cow Foot With Beans

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$14.00

Brown Stew Chicken

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$13.50

Jerk Chicken

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$14.00

Oxtail & Butter Beans

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$24.99

Fried Chicken Dinner

Rice and Peas with Vegetable or White Rice

$13.00

Rasta Pasta Jerk Chicken

Tender jerk chicken pieces paired with penne pasta, coated in a creamy, spiced sauce.

$15.00

Veggie Rasta Pasta

Penne pasta tossed with a medley of vegetables, typically including onions and peppers, in a creamy jerk sauce.

$12.00

Fried Chicken Only

3 pieces

$9.00

Curry Oxtail Dinner

Oxtail dinner with rich curry sauce. Available in small or large portions.

$22.99

Lunch & Dinner

Drinks

Cream Soda

Smooth and refreshing cream soda.

$3.00

Ting

Ting is a refreshing, lightly carbonated grapefruit-flavored beverage, offering a tangy and slightly sweet taste.

$4.50

Tropical Rhyth

A refreshing blend of exotic tropical fruits, typically served as a juice.

$4.50

Kola Champagne

Kola champagne soda offers a unique blend of flavors reminiscent of tropical fruits, served as a carbonated beverage.

$3.00

Peanut Punch

Peanut punch is a rich, creamy beverage blending peanuts with milk, often sweetened with condensed milk and infused with a hint of vanilla and spices.

$7.00

Irish Moss

A beverage made from seaweed, typically including sweeteners and milk, offering a unique and nutritious taste.

$7.00

Carrot Juice

Bright, nourishing blend of fresh carrots with a hint of ginger.

$6.00

Calypso Drink

Lemonade infused with unique flavors, offering a refreshing twist on the traditional beverage.

$3.50

Buck Up Inna

Oats, spices, dragon stout and more.......you going to see what yuh a go Buckupinna....

$8.00

Beets And Carrot

Beet and carrot juice is a blend of freshly juiced beets and carrots, offering a naturally sweet and earthy flavor.

$6.00

Pineapple Soda

Tropical, pineapple-flavored carbonated drink.

$3.00

Lemonade

Refreshing citrus beverage.

$3.00

Ginger Beer

Refreshing, sparkling beverage with a zesty ginger kick

$3.00

Can Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$1.25

Can Coca Cola

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$1.25

Can Ginger Ale

Sparkling, crisp ginger ale with a refreshing, light zesty finish.

$1.25

Orange Gatorade

A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine

$2.50

Fruit Punch Gatorade

A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine

$2.50

Lemon Lime Gatorade

A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine

$2.50

JBI Coconut Water

Natural coconut water, offering a hydrating experience with subtle sweetness and fresh coconut flavors.

$3.50

DG Malta

A non-alcoholic, malt-based beverage, sweetened and carbonated, often enjoyed as a refreshing drink.

$5.00

Bottle Water

Pure and refreshing bottled water.

$1.25

Bottle Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$2.50

Bottle Coca Cola

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$2.50

Shrimp Roti

Soft, unleavened bread wrapped around seasoned shrimp, typically includes a blend of spices and herbs.

$17.00

Oxtail

Slow-cooked, succulent oxtail, braised in rich, savory herbs and spices.

$20.00

Brown Stew Chicken Roti

This is a Roti!!

$12.00

Jerk Chicken Roti

This is a Roti

$13.50

Veggie Roti

Whole wheat bread filled with a mix of seasonal vegetables, typically cooked on a griddle.

$12.00

Curry Goat Roti

This is a Roti

$15.00

Curry Chicken Roti

This is a Roti !!

$12.00

Roti

Patties

Veggie

A wholesome patty made from a blend of vegetables, served with lettuce, tomato, and onions on a soft bun, typically accompanied by a signature sauce.

$3.00

Jerk Chicken

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$3.00

Spicy Beef

$3.00

Curry Chicken

Served with rice and peas or white rice with vegetables.

$3.00

Spinach

Spinach encased in a pastry shell, often paired with a blend of herbs.

$3.00

Mild Beef

$3.00

Shrimp Patty

A shrimp patty, a Jamaican Patty, encases seasoned shrimp in flaky pastry dough, drawing inspiration from traditional Caribbean flavors.

$3.00

Chicken Soup

Warm chicken soup, choice of small or large serving.

$6.00

Peas Soup

Peas soup available in small or large sizes.

$6.00

Fish Soup

Available in small or large sizes.

$6.00

Soup

Kids Menu

Kids Fish & Chips

Battered fish served with fries, typically accompanied by tartar sauce.

$5.50

Kids Chicken Nuggets With Mac & Cheese

Breaded chicken nuggets paired with elbow macaroni in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

$5.50

Round Spice Bun

Round spice bun is a Jamaican sweet bread infused with a blend of spices and typically includes dried fruits.

$2.00

Square Spice Bun "12 Oz

Square spice bun is a dense, sweet bread traditionally infused with a blend of spices and sometimes studded with dried fruits, reflecting its Jamaican heritage.

$5.00

Big Foot Cheese Chips

Crispy chips generously topped with melted cheese, often accompanied by a spicy kick from traditional Jamaican seasonings.

$2.00

Big Foot Spicy Cheese Chips

Crispy chips generously topped with spicy cheese, capturing the bold flavors of Jamaican cuisine in every bite.

$2.00

Soldanza Plantain Chips

Thinly sliced plantains, crisped to a golden texture, typically enjoyed as a savory snack.

$2.00

Coconut Cookies "150g

Coconut cookies, typically made with shredded coconut and a blend of traditional cookie ingredients, baked to a golden finish.

$3.50

Butter Cookies "150g

Butter cookies, typically made with a rich blend of butter and sugar, resulting in a tender, crumbly texture. Often enjoyed for their simplicity and classic taste.

$3.50

Shirley Coconut Biscuits " 3.70 Oz

Coconut biscuits, often crisp and sweet, are made with shredded coconut and a blend of traditional baking ingredients.

$2.00

Shirley Original Biscuits 3.70 Oz

Shirley Original Biscuits, typically comprising a blend of flour, sugar, and butter, are baked to achieve a golden, crumbly texture. Often enjoyed as a quick snack.

$2.00

Ho-Made Special Cream Water Crackers

Homemade water crackers enhanced with a special cream, offering a unique twist on the traditional crunchy snack.

$1.50

Excelsior Water Crackers

Excelsior water crackers are a light, crisp snack often paired with cheeses or dips, originating from Jamaica.

$2.50

Coconut Ginger Busta Candy

Coconut ginger busta candy is a sweet treat combining the tropical flavors of coconut and zesty ginger, typically enjoyed as a small, chewy candy.

$2.00

Tamarind Ball

Tamarind balls are a sweet and tangy treat, made by rolling tamarind fruit pulp in sugar, often with a hint of spices.

$2.00

Jamaican Cheese Slice

A slice of cheese, often enjoyed within or alongside Jamaican cuisine, typically includes a blend of cheeses that complement the flavors of the region.

$3.00

Slice Rum Cake

Rich and moist cake infused with rum, typically includes a blend of spices and sometimes dried fruits, following Jamaican tradition.

$5.00

Jamaican Goodies