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Is Island Taste Caribbean Grill Still Open? Update (San Jose, CA)

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As of September 2026, Island Taste Caribbean Grill is listed open on islandtastegrill.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, showed an active 'Order Online' link and catering information.

  • Season / episode Season 43, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 225 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri visited Island Taste Caribbean Grill in San Jose, California, in the episode "Funkalicious" (aired 2026-03-27), spotlighting the restaurant's made-from-scratch Caribbean dishes. Island Taste is a Caribbean restaurant at 225 E Santa Clara St in San Jose, describing its menu on its website as drawing on the cuisine of Jamaica and other islands. According to the restaurant's website, islandtastegrill.com, checked 2026-09-08, the site included an active "Order Online" option alongside a catering section and an FAQs page. The homepage also invited visitors to "connect with the culture," according to the same 2026-09-08 review. No hours or copyright year were visible on the page at that time, but the working order link indicated the restaurant was still accepting orders as of the check.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 43, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Funkalicious
What was featured
made-from-scratch Caribbean dishes from Jamaica and other islands
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Island Taste Caribbean Grill

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Taste Caribbean Grill still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Island Taste Caribbean Grill is listed open on islandtastegrill.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Island Taste Caribbean Grill after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri visited Island Taste Caribbean Grill in San Jose, California, in the episode "Funkalicious" (aired 2026-03-27), spotlighting the restaurant's made-from-scratch Caribbean dishes. As of September 2026, Island Taste Caribbean Grill is listed open on islandtastegrill.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Island Taste Caribbean Grill located?

225 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Island Taste Caribbean Grill?

Season 43, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 27, 2026. The episode is titled “Funkalicious”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The homepage also invited visitors to "connect with the culture," according to the same 2026-09-08 review. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Island Taste Caribbean Grill still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Island Taste is a Caribbean restaurant at 225 E Santa Clara St in San Jose, describing its menu on its website as drawing on the cuisine of Jamaica and other islands. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
225 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
islandtastegrill.com

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