Rice Village continues to expand and become more cultured as new cuisines are popping up. The latest addition is the fourth location of Island Grill (Located at 2365A Rice Boulevard) , an American Mediterranean Cuisine, using the freshest and healthiest ingredients. From breakfast to dinner, they are sure to have something to suit your palate! You can start off with something light such as a blended smoothie or freshly squeezed juice and their yummy breakfast tacos. As for lunch and dinner, they serve a variety of dishes from salads to pizza to kabob plate to shrimp étouffée!
Hi, it’s Vicheka here and I’ve heard so much about this place prior to visiting and I must say…it did not disappoint! Maria, Faysal Haddad’s wife (owner) greeted me with a warm smile and told me to take a seat as Pete (manager) and She help prepare the food.
I opt for a patio seat. Not long after, different plates started arriving at my table. I have heard so much good things about this place, I tried not to come in with high expectations. However, after my first bite of shrimp etoufee, I can completely see why it’s all the rage! Everything was delicious. The beef and chicken were perfectly seasoned, the salad was refreshing, and the texture of the falafel was crispy without being overcooked.
As for atmosphere, I love the accent chairs and the lights, they give off a modern and upscale feel to the room. All in all, I enjoyed my experience here and can’t wait to share this little gem with some girlfriends!
Falafel Balls with tabouleh and hummus, Shrimp Étouffée, Kabob Plate with Beef & Chicken, pita, and greek salad.
Island Salad – includes House Dressing, Mushroom, Feta, Broccoli, and more
Shrimp Étouffée
Photo courtesy of Vicheka Im