Island Grill & Lounge Ltd

You'll find Island Grill tucked into Unit 3 at The Mall on Bridge Street—not the most obvious spot for some of the best Caribbean food in Andover, but that's precisely what makes it work. Walk in and you're immediately transported somewhere warmer, both in temperature and spirit. The kitchen takes this seriously: jerk marinades that actually have time to do their thing, rice and peas that taste like someone's mum made them, and a confidence in spicing that separates the amateurs from the real deal. With nearly 90 reviews sitting at 4.9 stars, locals have already sussed that this place is the real thing. The vibe is unpretentious but lively—this is where you come when you want proper food, not Instagram aesthetics.