Island Soul (Kirkland)

4.6

245 Reviews

$50 and over

Caribbean

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Great for creative cocktails

Hello! Thank you for your interest in Arleana's Restaurant. We are excited to announce that we are transitioning to Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack! For more updates and information, please visit our Instagram: www.instagram.com/arleanasrestaurant

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Caribbean, Soul food, Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 559-5077
Website
https://www.islandsoulrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
To book a catering, please fill out our form: https://www.islandsoulrestaurant.com/private-events
Private party facilities
To book a private event, please fill out our form: https://www.islandsoulrestaurant.com/private-events

Location
312 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033-6206
Area
Kirkland
Cross Street
We're between 3rd and 4th St on Central Way
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Central Way & 5th St (Stop ID: 70665) - Bus #239, 245, 250, 893 // Central Way & 3rd St (Stop ID: 73813) - Bus #230, 231, 250
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

CRAB CAKESUS$20.00
Crab Meat, Celery, Lemon Juice, Egg, Mayonnaise, Cajun Seasoning
FRIED GREEN TOMATOESUS$15.00
Green Tomatoes, Panko, Egg, Onions, Buddha Belly's Seasoning
ISLAND CURRY MUSSELSUS$18.00
Mussels, House-Curry, Coconut Milk
JAMAICAN PATTIESUS$16.00
- BeefUS$0.00
- ChickenUS$0.00
- VeggieUS$0.00
LAMB SKEWERSUS$27.00
Lamb, House-Curry Seasoning
MAC N CHEESEUS$14.00
Penne Pasta, Whole Cream, Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, House-Seasoning
TOSTONESUS$12.00
Fried Green Plantains, Red Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes
WINGSUS$18.00
- CalypsoUS$0.00
- MangoUS$0.00
- HabaneroUS$0.00
- JerkUS$0.00

LARGE

BLACKENED SALMONUS$33.00
Salmon, Plantains, Fried Okra
CHEESEBURGER & FRIESUS$21.00
Bun, Jerk Mayo, American Cheese, Beef Patty, Fries
CHICKPEA CURRYUS$16.00
Chickpeas, Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes
CURRY GOATUS$34.00
Goat, Bell Pepper, Garlic, Onions, Potatoes, Coconut Milk, Curry, Coriander, Ginger
- Basmati RiceUS$0.00
- Rice & PeasUS$0.00
FRIED CHICKENUS$25.00
Flour, Egg, Chicken, Buddha Belly's Seasoning
GUMBOUS$34.00
Shrimp, Crab Meat, Andouille Sausage, Chicken, House-Roux (Cornstarch), House-Chicken Stock
- Basmati RiceUS$0.00
- Rice & PeasUS$0.00
ARLEANA'S SALADUS$10.00
Seasonal Greens, Seasonal Fruit, Red Onions, Fried Plantains, House-Vinaigrette
JAMAICAN RUNDOWNUS$13.00
Vegetable Medley, Garlic, Onions, Coconut Milk, House-Sweet Chili Sauce
- Prawns 7US$7.00
- Tofu 3US$3.00
JERK CHICKENUS$16.00
Chicken, Habanero, Garlic, Onions, Scallions, Allspice, Cloves, Nutmeg, Black Pepper
OXTAIL STEWUS$35.00
Oxtail, Bell Peppers, Lima Beans, Potatoes, House-Chicken Stock, Thyme
- Basmati RiceUS$0.00
- Rice & PeasUS$0.00
LOY'S PORK CHOPUS$30.00
Grilled Pork, Garlic, Onion, Black Pepper, Oregano, Thyme
FRIED CATFISHUS$16.00
Catfish, House-Cajun Seasoning, Cornmeal Batter

SIDES

BASMATI RICEUS$8.00
COCONUT CORN MUFFINUS$8.00
COLLARD GREENSUS$8.00
FRIESUS$8.00
FRIED OKRAUS$8.00
RICE & PEASUS$8.00
SWEET PLANTAINSUS$8.00

COCKTAILS

LITHIUMUS$22.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro Averna, Grand Marnier
SMOKEY PEACHUS$17.00
Scotch Peach Amaretto, Apricot Liquor, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White
THE INCREDIBLE TIKI SCOTCHUS$18.00
Caribbean Scotch Falernum, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Float Mezcal
SPICY PEARUS$18.00
Repo Tequila, Green Chili, Prickly Pear, Simple Syrup, Lime, Cajun Rim
ST. MARY MULEUS$16.00
Mezcal, Rosemary, Simple Syrup, Lime, Ginger
FIVE STONES XXXUS$17.00
Lemonthart Spiced Rum, Amor Butterscotch Syrup, Five Stone's Espresso, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
BIRD OF PARADISEUS$17.00
Worthy Park Rum, Mango Liqueur, Raspberry Syrup, Lime, Lemon Oil
SUMMER LOVE LETTERUS$17.00
Lillet Elderflower, Lemon, Peychauds Bitters, Orange Bitters

N/A COCKTAILS

CHAI SOURUS$15.00
Chai, Lime, Simple Syrup, Egg White
STARBURSTUS$15.00
Housemade Orgeat, Raspberry Purée, Pineapple Gum Syrup, Lime, Topo Chico

BEER

BLACK RAVEN COCONUT PORTERUS$7.00
PELICAN PILSNERUS$8.00
REUBEN’S HAZELICIOUS IPAUS$8.00
DAYBREAK PALE ALEUS$8.00
RED STRIPE PALE LAGERUS$7.00
AVID CIDER JUNGLE JUICEUS$9.00

N/A BEER

BEST DAY BREWING KOLSCHUS$6.00
BEST DAY BREWING HAZY IPAUS$6.00
BEST DAY BREWING WEST COAST IPAUS$6.00

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Eastside
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island Soul in Kirkland delights visitors with its "simply the best" offerings, featuring flavorful Caribbean-inspired dishes like jerk chicken and catfish with grits. The "great service," "inventive cocktails," and "serene atmosphere" elevate the dining experience. Guests commend the "fantastic service" and vibrant interior, making it perfect for brunch or a lively dinner.

245 Reviews

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Megan
Seattle
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This is no longer the quality or atmosphere we were used to from Arleanna’s. We were optimistic with the rebrand that everything would be the same other than the name. Sadly, it wasn’t. I sent back the curry goat as my portion was almost entirely bones and fat. I replaced the entree with the oxtail stew. If I hadn’t already sent back one dish, I would have sent that back for being too salty to eat. The cocktail menu has been reduced significantly. And the joy we found in exploring their unique and delicious cocktails was replaced by a few choices that were just okay. I can’t recall if the restaurant showed sports on a large tv in the main dining/bar room previously, but there was some basketball on and guests seated at the bar were cheering periodically as things unfolded. The upscale atmosphere created by the luxe decor is squashed by the wanna-be sports bar scene. We left disappointed and will not be returning. What used to be a “must” for a lovely dinner in Kirkland is now a major miss. Happy Valentine’s celebration to me.
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Frederick
VIP
Seattle
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another incredible dinner experience. Thank you!!
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David
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service was great and atmosphere was nice. Parking garage directly below was convenient and easy to find. Food was pretty good but honestly a little pricey for what you get. The jerk wings had a great flavor but were a little fatty and not as crispy as I’d like. The oxtail stew was really good. The gumbo was a little too watery and a little underwhelming in terms of flavor. The coconut corn muffins tasted pretty good but were also a little bit dry. The plantain butter it came with was good.
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Ortal
VIP
Seattle
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great vibe, great food! We have been there few times, never disappointed
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Steve
VIP
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was out of first 3 bottles of wine that we tried to order. We ended up purchasing one that was not on the list that was good. Service was good but it was apparent that the restaurant was understaffed. The food was so so.
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Greg
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The jerk chicken and sweet plantains are extraordinary, and I lived in South Florida for over a decade.. Island Soul is an outstanding local option for Carribiean food.
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Sherry
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, excellent service! Love their collard greens!
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Claire
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the best! Nothing like it on the Eastside.
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Lauren
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time I've eaten brunch at Island Soul. The food is hot (warm and a little spicy), well flavored, and served exactly as described. The shrimp and/or catfish and grits are excellent as is the hurricane. Keep up the great work Island Soul!
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Lauren
Boise
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved Island Soul! The service was fantastic- our waitress was so nice and gave great recommendations. We ordered the jerk chicken with plantains which were to die for! I’ll definitely be back.
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Island Soul (Kirkland) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 559-5077.

Island Soul (Kirkland) is rated 4.6 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

312 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033-6206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We're between 3rd and 4th St on Central Way
Area
Kirkland
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Caribbean, Soul food, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Central Way & 5th St (Stop ID: 70665) - Bus #239, 245, 250, 893 // Central Way & 3rd St (Stop ID: 73813) - Bus #230, 231, 250
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.islandsoulrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(425) 559-5077
Catering
To book a catering, please fill out our form: https://www.islandsoulrestaurant.com/private-events
Private party facilities
To book a private event, please fill out our form: https://www.islandsoulrestaurant.com/private-events

Island Soul (Kirkland)

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gumbo

Fried Green Tomatoes

Halibut

SHAREABLES

CRAB CAKESUS$20.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOESUS$15.00

ISLAND CURRY MUSSELSUS$18.00

JAMAICAN PATTIESUS$16.00

LAMB SKEWERSUS$27.00

MAC N CHEESEUS$14.00

TOSTONESUS$12.00

WINGSUS$18.00

LARGE

BLACKENED SALMONUS$33.00

CHEESEBURGER & FRIESUS$21.00

CHICKPEA CURRYUS$16.00

CURRY GOATUS$34.00

FRIED CHICKENUS$25.00

GUMBOUS$34.00

ARLEANA'S SALADUS$10.00

JAMAICAN RUNDOWNUS$13.00

JERK CHICKENUS$16.00

OXTAIL STEWUS$35.00

LOY'S PORK CHOPUS$30.00

FRIED CATFISHUS$16.00

SIDES

BASMATI RICEUS$8.00

COCONUT CORN MUFFINUS$8.00

COLLARD GREENSUS$8.00

FRIESUS$8.00

FRIED OKRAUS$8.00

RICE & PEASUS$8.00

SWEET PLANTAINSUS$8.00

COCKTAILS

LITHIUMUS$22.00

SMOKEY PEACHUS$17.00

THE INCREDIBLE TIKI SCOTCHUS$18.00

SPICY PEARUS$18.00

ST. MARY MULEUS$16.00

FIVE STONES XXXUS$17.00

BIRD OF PARADISEUS$17.00

SUMMER LOVE LETTERUS$17.00

N/A COCKTAILS

CHAI SOURUS$15.00

STARBURSTUS$15.00

BEER

BLACK RAVEN COCONUT PORTERUS$7.00

PELICAN PILSNERUS$8.00

REUBEN’S HAZELICIOUS IPAUS$8.00

DAYBREAK PALE ALEUS$8.00

RED STRIPE PALE LAGERUS$7.00

AVID CIDER JUNGLE JUICEUS$9.00

N/A BEER

BEST DAY BREWING KOLSCHUS$6.00

BEST DAY BREWING HAZY IPAUS$6.00

BEST DAY BREWING WEST COAST IPAUS$6.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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