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    The Island Taste

    4.9 (13 reviews)
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    Close Up of the Fried Pork Plate & Sweet Potatoes.....topped with the spicy pickled Salad...and Black Beans and RiceSooooo Goood!
    Jules J.

    Lovely and Cozy Establishment with the potential to be ONE OF THE BEST ISLAND FOOD RESTAURANTS IN TOWN!!! Hands Down Food: Top Tier and prepared with LOVE!! Service: You gotta expect at least a 20 to 30 minute wait time, yet is well worth the wait BELIEVE ME!! Ambience: This place has the potential to be the leader in island cuisine and thats coming from me with years of experience in kitchens in the low country. Its a growing Establishment that with a little TLC could hit the mark HEAD ON WITH A STELLAR 5 Diamonds. I will be returning and I will be spreading the word about the Diamond in the heart of downtown Aikem SC........SIMPLY

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    Melencia J.

    Just yum! I stopped in for lunch during the soft opening week. They are still working on a few things. The chef welcomed us in and told us a bit about the menu and the restaurant. She explained that everything is made to order and it would take about 15 minutes for our meal. I ordered a veggie plate which had black beans, cabbage slaw, steamed cabbage, side salad, sweet potatoes and plantain. We sat on the porch (outside in the front) to eat. When our food was delivered we smelled the goodness, then we saw the goodness. Then we tasted the goodness. It was so delicious! Everything was well seasoned and the lime dressing on the salad was so refreshing. We ate every bit that was on our plates. The chef spoke with us again as we were leaving and told us to let her know if we had suggestions for the restaurant. This place was so welcoming! I'm so glad to have another vegetarian friendly lunch option in Aiken!

    Stew chicken, black rice, and cabbage
    Cole H.

    Ordered a takeout meal from The Island Taste and could not be more satisfied. First time eating black rice and it's delicious, everything I got is full of flavor. The staff was friendly and quick. Do yourself a favor and check them out!

    Fried pork , with sauce and Spicy sauce on the side  Plaintain rice and macaroni pie

    Very tasty food , I was so hungry for Caribbean food this hits home. Fried pork rice and beans Plaintain and some

    Oxtails plantains jerk chicken and rice

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    Amazing food. Great atmosphere and friendly owners. My favorite dish was the fried pork with Rice and beans Yum

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    Ray's Tavern

    Ray's Tavern

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I've only been here for lunch ... four times to be precise. I don't come here for the pool tables,…read moreor the atmosphere (typical pool-hall atmosphere) .... but rather for the burgers. I've heard other people say that the best burger in town can be found at "ABC Restaurant", or "Restaurant XYZ". My vote goes to Rays. Their burgers are GREAT. The service is not fast (and I'm being kind), but the burger is worth the wait. I've heard rumors that Ray hails from up north (as do I ... and MANY MANY other Aikenites). I don't know what culinary secret he brought with him when he fired up his grill here ... but I'm a fan. I want to try something other than a burger, but the burger is soooo good, that I don't want to deviate from success. The only reason I didn't give a higher rating is that I'm not a typical "pool hall" customer. .... but OH those burgers!

    After living in Aiken for nine years my lunch buddy and I ventured into Ray's. I had heard, and…read morethere is a sign on the building claiming the best burger around. We were not disappointed! Sammy (Ray) explained that he has his hamburger freshly ground every morning and buys all of his condiments and toppings locally. The burger is a half of pound and perfectly cooked with a huge side of fries right out of the fryer. I have to admit it may be the best burger that I have had in Aiken, or maybe anywhere. The only drawback of the place is that they allow smoking. Based on that I must give it a four star rating. Based on the food alone it would have been awarded the additional star.

    Good Girl Brewing Co - Holy Water

    Good Girl Brewing Co

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    We love coming here for great beer and apps! Although their food is really good, too! Family…read morefriendly and lots of talented musicians.

    I decided to check Aiken out last week and made sure to stop by GGB. I really enjoy trying local…read morebeer and figured I'd swing by. All in all, I really enjoyed my visit. They have a great space with plenty of seating, both indoors and out. They have TVs throughout the brewery so watching a game there is probably pretty easy. I started with the onion rings and then went with the double smash burger and I have to say it was solid. They also have a great selection of beers which included several guest taps. My only piece of constructive criticism is that when I got my 3 growlers filled at the end of my visit (because they have good beer and I wanted to drink more later), my growlers were neither sealed nor labeled. For those that don't know, breweries usually label the growlers with beer your ordered and seal it so it doesn't leak. I've only ever run into this once before, it was in Amarillo, TX. I didn't make a fuss about it but it didn't come off as the most professional or polished in that respect. I'd really like to see them reexamine this part of their operation and possibly consider branded labels for the growlers (so that you know what you're drinking) and branded caps (their dog logo would fit perfectly and be a good way to rep the brand). Overall, I had a great visit. But I'll inquire before getting my growlers filled again.

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