Virgin Island Thyme

*******Update**** February 1st 2024 I just read this and realized the owner responded to my honest review. Instead of this owner accepting a complete honest review from a paid customer, they dare to respond back with a nasty, and, quite frankly stereotypical insult that I am some how an unhappy woman. I am an unhappy woman all because I didn't enjoy their food, and dared to question how they stay open. (an unhappy black woman is what Im guessing) Like I have said before, the service was good and the atmosphere was okay- standard for this type of establishment. The food is horrible, bland and tasteless. I am Jamaican and I know everything about Carribean flavor. You have the FLARE maybe, but definitely not the FLAVOR. Only in Orlando can you pass off such trash food under the guise of 'best Carribean flavors', or whatever your supposed accolades are. You've pointed out that you are a black owned business. What difference does that make? TBH it'd been better if ya hadn't because it's even more embarrassing IMO with regards to the taste of the "authentic food" your establishment purportedly serves. You have pointed out many things in your degrading response to my honest review, except for the obvious, as you clout your rewards and the overwhelming support of your customers and community. Here is the obvious that you have left out sir /madam - - - - 95% of your customers wouldn't know what authentic carribean food was from a "peanut butter and 'spiced mango jelly' cocoa-bread sandwich, with sliced 'jerked-avacodo' in-between." In fact, now that I think about this sandwich, which I literally just made up to make a point, - - such a sandwich would be better than anything on your menu right about now. Have at the idea, I will not sue for intellectual property, the menu is in desperate need of something tasty on it. Learn to take the honest reviews of a paid customer and keep it "moving and improving". This comes with the territory of running an establishment where people are bound to have something to say, good or bad, especially in the food business. It's so ironic that you would then invoke a biblical scripture AFTER you have insulted me for just being honest. Typical. The thing is, I'm not a weapon. I'm much more powerful than that. You're a true professional. Foodies .... If you want great Caribbean food go to Negrils. If that is too far, then the Golden Crust is certainly a mountain of improvement over this place. **Update after having tried the food on 2 seperate occasions. Food is overly commercialized in taste, bland to be exact, and is very salty. Many people have no idea what true carribean food tastes like, so this is how they remain open. Those with expert taste buds, trust me and save the money. **This is an update to my original review below** : the responder has clarified the reason for the wait, and says that food is prepared to order. This is an acceptable explanation for the wait time. I wish the employee behind the counter had stated that. Being fair, as I am, I will give the place a chance and will adjust the rating accordingly. Original review: The establishment is clean. The guy behind the counter was rude. It was a Saturday, around 7:00pm. Walking in to a take-out establishment and being told there is a 30-minute wait, regardless of what you order, when you are the only one there is not acceptable anywhere. Too many establishments are prioritizing online orders and pick up orders over on-site patrons. This is not a good precedent to set.

Man… if you like your oxtails coming off the bone just by looking at it; this is the spot

the food is delicious and reasonably priced. the service is great, the restaurant is clean and there is good music.

First of all the food is amazing! An easy 10/10 for me, every meal that I have tried so far has been delicious. I have tried their Blackened Fish, Jerk Chicken, Island BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, and the loaded fries with oxtail. Each one was prepared beautifully and tasted great. The service was very good, at one time the Head Chef was there and made sure we enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend!

I ordered oxtail and it was quite soft and tasty. The owner/chef came out to greet patrons

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.

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.

recommending to everyone I know!!! I’ve always lived by this place and finally had the chance to stop by last night, and let me tell you. The food here is absolutely delicious!!! I ordered the oxtail dinner with side of mac and cheese and the rice and peas. And my boyfriend ordered the jerk chicken with a side of oxtail fries and rice and black beans. Both meals were amazing!! Whoever cooked this meal definitely put their heart and soul into it. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection.Very much appreciate it. The cashier was super friendly and attentive with us as we took forever to decide what to order. Being as we walked into the restaurant within the last hour until they close, I really appreciate the service given. This will definitely be our go to place for date night, I can’t wait to try the other items on the menu!!