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    Virgin Island Thyme

    4.7 (315 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    VIRGIN ISLAND THYME ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tropical Grilled Chicken
    Richard L.

    This place is amazing! If you are looking for some delicious Caribbean food I highly recommend this place. The server was extremely helpful and helped us figure out what we wanted to order. Definitely a place to check out.

    Vanessa A.

    I've been to island thymes twice now, and both times it's been a wholesome experience. I like really liked their food, I'm always looking for good authentic Caribbean food and this one made it . I ordered curry chicken, black beans, baked Mac n cheese, some empanadas, oh and fried sweet plantains, and a cheesecake with guava sauce for dessert. It was really good, prices were reasonable, we were in and out fast and satisfies. I want to go back soon and try more. recommended

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    Angelina J.

    Hear me out y'all cause the pics do NO justice. All that needs to be said is 10/10 SERVICE, 10/10 GRUB, 10/10 MEMORIES. Definitely try it for yourself!! This place is dangerously good, if I worked there I'd be fat & if I lived nearby I'd be immobile, IT'S THAT GOOD:)) Shoutout to our cashier SANTIAGO he what made the experience so memorable 10/10, he made sure to make us feel special & had great conversations;))

    Love the flavors, customer service is really nice. I ordered the island stewed chicken so good.
    Chad A.

    Great food, I ordered the island stew, chicken with mac & cheese and collard greens and was amazed at the flavor.

    Nice portion of Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl
    Blake M.

    I found this place after looking around on Yelp and decided to try it for lunch. I'm glad I did! The place was nice with pictures of the islands on the walls and the service was great. I young guy explained the options between lunch and dinner portions and I tried the lunch jerk chicken and mac n' cheese. That mac n' cheese is bangin. The chicken was tasty and cooked well but the mac n' cheese stole the show. I was full but couldn't stop eating. I'll be back soon!

    A must try
    Haj H.

    Very flavorful food. Great spot. The service was wonderful. All the Food came out fresh and hot. The jerk chicken was on point. Meat coming off the bone. The owner came out to check on us and the food. The shrimp tacos were great also.

    Jerk chicken bowl
    Vincent O.

    Jamaican Curry!!! Where has this been all my life??? I love this place more every time we visit. Everything on the menu is amazing Awesome service and the food is unbelievable!!! You will not regret. Great staff and the chef makes sure your food is amazing!

    Calypso fish taco- yum yum!

    The food is DELICIOUS! So many things here are SO GOOD! Yum! The owner and chef, Vern Thomas , usually comes out to greet our family and check on how we like the food. The atmosphere is quite casual but the food can't be beat! Best wishes to Vern in his endeavors to feed us with his amazing dishes with island flair. My favorite restaurant food in all of Orlando!

    jerk chicken and jerk salmon
    Shayn S.

    Island Thyme is a small local fast casual Caribbean restaurant over in the Avalon Park area. Their food is renowned in Orlando and has great review through many local publications. I've had the opportunity of coming here a few times now. The ambiance is one of a local shop that if you know you know, evidenced by the many to go orders that are placed. It's not too big, enough seats for maybe 15-20 people. Their food does not disappoint... I ordered the Jerk Chicken with rice and peas and the Jerk Salmon with rice and black beans. The jerk chicken was cooked to perfection, the perfect amount of spice and the inside still moist. The rice and peas fluffy and tasty to pair perfectly with the entrees. The salmon was amazing, cooked to perfection and juicy on the inside. The jerk seasoning hit it perfectly. I personally recommend eating there as this food just hits different when you have it fresh. Super good find in Central FL if you want some good Caribbean food.

    John M.

    I had wanted to like Island Thyme Caribbean Grille and had given it a try a couple of times, but have not been overwhelmed by their food. Perhaps it is me. When I think Caribbean food, I automatically think of Jamaican food. This a very generalized and homogenized version of Jamaican food and I understand the Caribbean is more than Jamaica. However, this is just my opinion and my overall feeling on this place and its food. The staff here is friendly and professional. The ambiance is pretty basic and nothing fancy, but that is okay enough. The jerk chicken here is okay enough. Nothing special, but nothing terrible. With it being in a shopping plaza, there is plenty of parking. It is in the same shopping plaza as the Walmart Neighborhood Market. I guess I can only give it three stars overall. The staff is friendly and all, but I was just hoping for more.

    Curry Chicken, rice and peas, fried plantain! Did I say it was HALF a chicken?
    Tyrone T.

    You can't come to Orlando and not try some Caribbean food. And this place is really a hidden gem! The name itself, "Virgin Island" indicates what kind of food you should expect, authentic Caribbean cuisine. As you walk in the place, you automatically see the quality of the food based upon the awards on the wall. The owner and chef Vern Thomas has made a name for himself in the Orlando area, and he did it through his food. So let me tell you what did it for me. I ordered the curry chicken with rice and peas and fried, sweet, plantain. Little did I know when they say chicken, they mean a half of a chicken. Such a huge portion of food was amazing. In addition, it was amazingly delicious. The spices were on point the flavors were layered and everything was perfectly cooked. Needless to say, I was absolutely, totally impressed.

    Jerk Wings
    Anthony G.

    Spotted this place on IG, figured let's give it a shot! Love that it's locally owned and great Caribbean Fusion. It has a little bit of everything. I will be back! Place was clean & quaint. Service was professional and friendly. Owner/Chef came out to serve us and speak with us for about a minute. So why 4 stars and not 5?! Let's jump right into it! Wings- OUTRAGEOUSLY Good! If You don't have anything else have the wings. Quarter chicken & Ribs combo- chicken was so flavorful and juicy. The ribs had a good taste, but nothing that made me in love with them. Rice & beans- not a fan. Didn't have much taste for me. Loaded Tostones- surprisingly really good. Ground beef was a tad salty. Mac n Cheese & steak bowl- steak was salty. That killed it for my wife. Steak was chewy, but skirt steak can be chewy at times. The Mac n Cheese was great & so cheesy. Maybe we will go the Mac n Cheese with wings. Either way, I think this place needs some Serious love from anyone reading this. Go give it a shot!

    Jordain J.

    Five stars is just simply not enough to give this restaurant. Once again thank you to another fellow yelper (Joe) that gave me the recommendation for this place. It's a shame that it's so far out from Central Orlando main areas. But I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is one of the best Caribbean places that I have been to here in the state of Florida and the drive is most definitely worth it. I ordered the salmon, and that was absolutely delicious. What I did to that salmon was a crime because I devoured every part of it. I ordered the jerk salmon, my partner decided to go with the stew chicken with a side of mac & cheese and plantains. When I dug my fourth into it that was a absolutely delicious as well and season to perfection. We decided to get the business card because it was the best thing to do going forward for any catering/wedding or anything else me and my partner plan in the future. I must even take out time and say, it was a pleasure actually meeting the business owner. So I actually complement him personally on his work, later on in the day I decided to dig into the history of this restaurant and I must say that I was happy to see what he's been through and how he finally opened up his own restaurant that is thriving. Before leaving I decided to order some more. So I decided to get a oxtail taco and then the jerk wings. I hate them both on the same day. The flavor what drew me in and it was so delicious. To the owner: Keep up the good work. No doubt about it this is the best that I've had and I'm sure many others have already said the same thing to you and in these other reviews. You'll definitely see me back before month end to try other options.

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    2 months ago

    I have been coming to Virgin Island time since it opened and the food is always spot on would highly recommend this place

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    Maryann, Thank you for the 5 Stars and continued support

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    Hi Kierra, Thanks for the 5 Stars. Glad you enjoyed the meal

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    Hi Richard, Thank you for the 5 Stars

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    Hi Vanessa, Thanks for the 5 Stars and the amazing review.

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    Thanks Chad, Love the 5 Stars

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    Love this place! Food always tastes great. Their mac and cheese is tastes amazing. I always get the jerk salmon and colored greens.

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    Hi Haj, Thanks for the 5 Stars and the Great review.

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    I enjoyed having the following: garden salad, macaroni and cheese, and curry chicken! I definitely recommend that you try this meal!

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    Hi Katie, Thanks for the 5 Stars!

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    Food was not good and overpriced. Would not recommend. I should have known better when the place was empty at 6pm.

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    2.0 miAvalon Park, East Orlando
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    Mangia moved since my last review and it's better than ever. They're on the southern end of Avalon…read morePark and they serve up some amazing Italian cuisine. Still 5 stars since I can't bump it up another notch. They have their staples like Chicken Parm, Lasagna, Bolognese, Shrimp Fry Diavolo, Puttanesca , Piccata, Gnocchi, and a variety of delicious pizzas and appetizers. There are too many to name. This restaurant can stand on their own with their standards. Where they stand out is with their specials. The chef here is always innovating and trying some new dishes. I wish I could get a notification of what's on the menu each night. I've had some amazing surprises with the taste and presentation of these dishes. And when they have wedding soup (Christmas time), I definitely make sure I go. I feel like part of the family when I go here. They always recognize us and some of the staff even resembles member of my extended Italian family. They cook better than my Italian grandma (shhhh, don't tell her). They also just opened a sister restaurant (Amalfi) down the block so they're taking over Avalon Park! I've been here a lot and plan on going a lot more. Some of the best Italian food in Orlando! So glad it's close to my house!

    Very beautiful food I would say the best Italian in Florida. Everything had very balanced flavour…read more We started with a aperol spritz and wine and they brought the house bread which was delicious just like their pizza. Our appetiser was a carpaccio which was very refreshing and delicious. The server Madison recommended the lobster ravioli which was a very pleasant dish slightly sweet and rich a beautiful mix. The spaghetti meatballs also exquisite even for a simple dish, the meatballs not really extremely tender but they were still delicious. Overall the service and food were 10/10 especially our server Madison who's been there since the beginning and gave us A+ hospitality.

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    Mangia - Chicken Francese

    Chicken Francese

    Mangia - Strawberry Limoncello Spritz was super flavorful

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    Strawberry Limoncello Spritz was super flavorful

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