Bridgette Kirk Marriott
+5
This place rocks. I wanted something different. They are new to the neighborhood and I can smell the goodness sometimes in my backyard. All the 5�����reviews����� were on point but what we received was beyond our expectations by far!! It was so clean, friendly staff ( the chef came to our table to say hello and welcome us), the food... oh my. The portions were huge, everything was fresh, hot, and perfectly cooked and seasoned. And then came the key lime pie. ��������
My husband had 1/2 jerk chicken, black beans & rice, and collard greens! Didn't even need salt or pepper. I had the daily dinner special, salad and then large jerk shrimp and grits. And of course, we squeezed every bit of the pie in. I thought I'd have to be rolled out of there before the food coma kicked in. Lol.
Listen, if you are anywhere near Island Thyme, please go in and eat. Make sure to mention the Marriott's have given them a great big stamp of approval. We'll be back for sure.
I have eaten here several times over the past few months and the food here has been consistently good every time. My favorite is the tropical chicken, mac & cheese and roasted corn. My daughter’s favorites are the tropical chicken and plantains. The restaurant is always spotlessly clean and the staff is very courteous and knowledgeable on their menu. If you’re thinking about coming here don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed!
This place is amazing!!! We made the 1 hour 10 minute drive there after seeing a viral video featuring their oxtail fries. They did not disappoint. The fries were delicious as well as the jerk shrimp and grits, fried shrimp and collard greens. The portions are very generous and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant was clean and service was great. To top off our visit, we were greeted by the chef/owner and personally gave our compliments. Well worth the drive. I totally recommend them and will definitely come back.
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Drove 30mins from Downtown Orlando to this restaurant located in Avalon Park just to try the food and wasn't disappointed. This establishment is extremely clean and tidy which is a big plus for me. We went during the week, around noon and there was no line/wait at all which was surprising because the line should be out the door. We ordered Braised oxtail with rice & peas, and mac & cheese (not pictured). The young lady at the register was very polite and gave many recommendations on things to try since it was our first time. It didn't take long for the meals to come out and everything was hot! The oxtail taste was different compared to Jamaican style oxtail which is popular and more common...BUT IT WAS GREAT! The meat was very tender, falling off the bone, and the portion size was huge. Rice & peas were delicious also, not to dry but not soupy either. My only con would be the mac & cheese, which wasn't creamy at all and pretty dry maybe due to the big rigatoni pasta noodles used. I would not recommend it as a side (especially for $2.95 up-charge) but wouldn't mind giving the mac & cheese bowl a try next time. Lastly we ordered a side of jerk chicken just to try and it was amazing I mean hats off to the chef. Can't wait to return to try some different items on their extensive menu.
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The owner/chef did come out to introduce himself and asks how everything was tasting which I thought was very commendable. If in Orlando or plan to visit soon, please check this place out and bring your appetite!
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I was absolutely blown away by this place! I’m not usually on that side of town, but my husband and I happened to be in the area and decided to check this place out. We came pretty early, so we were the only ones there. The girl taking our order was very welcoming and answered all of our questions. After ordering, our food came out in a timely manner. Everything was absolutely amazing and you could definitely tell the chef takes pride in his food. We had the jerk chicken and it was very flavorful and juicy. Enough spice to add flavor, but not to the point where it was overbearing. The sides we got with it were the collard greens and the rice and peas. The collards were nice and garlicky and the rice and peas were flavorful, but better with a bit of oxtail gravy on it. We also got the coconut shrimp meal. They had the best taste and came with a honey mustard sauce. My husband said they were the best he’s had. With those we got yuca fries and Mac n cheese. Both of those sides were great! The yuca fries were amazing, light and crispy, and came with an awesome garlic sauce. I enjoyed the larger pasta of the mac n cheese. The best part of all, was when Chef Thomas came out to check on how the meals were. Whaaaat?!! Who does that any more?… this guy, because he cares! I definitely let him hear my praises. Even though it is a bit of a drive, we will definitely be back to support this business!!
My boyfriend had gone before and always spoke so highly of the food so I had to try it for myself. I was completely blown away by how good it was!! The owner came out to check on us, the restaraunt was clean, and staff was friendly. It was sooo flavorful and well cooked. Best shrimp and grits, Mac and cheese and oxtail I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be back again and again :)
My buddy drove over an hour to meet me. We wanted oxtail and it was worth the drive, the price, everything. I had Tostones on the side and had unlimited Pina colada and mango freeze drink as well.
We just ate here and had an awesome meal. My husband had the oxtail entree and he loved it! I’m not a fan of oxtail but I tried it and it was the best oxtail I ever had. The shrimp tacos, Mac and Cheese and Jerk wings were excellent. I would highly recommend. The owner came out and asked us how the meal was. Such good customer service. Loved it!
This food was good!!!! I had 50 million questions bout the menu and the female helping was so nice and answered all my questions, great customer service!
This restaurant has captured my heart ❤️ and my stomach. Chef Vern is awesome, and his staff reflects his perfection (Nadia 🥰) is so professional and knowledgeable. Even if Chef Vern is not in the restaurant at your arrival, the meals are coming out with his high standards of excellence 😉 👌. The menu prices are very affordable. I would suggest the first visit to sit in to get the full presentation of the restaurant. And take a meal home for the next day. It's definitely worth the drive to get there. Each time, I order something different, and everything is great 👍 👌 😌 ☺️
Every time we order from Island Thyme, it's like a trip to flavortown. Tonight we had the jerk chicken (with sweet corn and mac n cheese), jerk pork taco, island beef taco, and the oxtail taco. It is always so tasty. You can tell this food is prepared with love. We will keep going back everything is so darn tasty. Pictures don't do this justice. Trust me, you need the oxtail taco in your life!
Great food and pretty big portions. I'm not all that familiar will Caribbean food but there were plenty of unique dishes available. I had the coconut shrimp, which was very good. My friends all ordered different types of chicken which they all liked. My only complaint is a fountain soft drink is $3. A bit pricey.
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