This spot has a small rotating menu and special everything is good. I had the Oxtail with a side of…read moreyellow rice and plantain and that hit the spot! Great Caribbean food spot in Portsmouth!

I loved this place really bad at one point of time but the food isn't the same from a year ago, it…read moredoesn't taste the same not to mention i was on that side of town and decided to get food from them and whoopty doo i had a piece of hair in my food clear as day. they definitely need to wear hair nets when cooking AND serving food! just for that it's a 1 star that is very nasty and unsanitary especially for the price you pay for a plate.

Went to Thyme on the River for a small family gathering and we were the only group there…read more It was a Friday evening around 6pm. It took forever for us to get water. The food came out cold. We were told our drinks were coming but they had to get more ice. There was no one else there so what happened to the ice and why is the food not piping hot... I will not be returning.

Very Disappointing Experience…read more Unfortunately, the service at Thyme Restaurant was horrible. We waited about 30 minutes, only to have someone come back and tell us it would be another 30-45 minutes before we received our food. We were so disappointed that we never even got our food so we just decided to leave. Another issue was the drink menu. The menu listed 14 draft beers, but the waitress told us they no longer offer them. If they're no longer available, why are they still listed on the menu? On top of that, the menus themselves were dirty and sticky, which was very unpleasant. All we ended up having was one alcoholic drink and one beer, and our bill was $29, including gratuity. In my opinion, this restaurant is extremely overpriced, especially considering the level of service and overall experience. I understand restaurants can get busy, but the excessive wait, poor communication, outdated menu, and dirty, sticky menus made this a very disappointing experience. I gave one star because our drinks were decent, but unfortunately, that was the only positive part of our visit. I will never go to Thyme On The River Restaurant again.

Great place to curb the craving for Caribbean food. We have had just about everything on the menu…read moremany times over. I am happy to report that it is all very tasty. The portions are generous and the food is fresh. They sell Caribbean juices made in store and D&G sodas that taste like home. The service is always friendly and exceptionally polite. The area needed a restaurant that provides fresh authentic flavors of the Caribbean. Don't forget to get a beef patty for the ride home. CC is take out only. There is ample parking here. Happy Eating Yeeps!!!

I can't speak for anybody else but this is probably some of the best jerk chicken I've had here in…read morethe 757. She grows all of her own herbs and spices and makes everything from scratch. If I'm not mistaken she also makes the patties from scratch. The peppa sauce is HOT so if you get a bottle be careful. They are always pleasant and welcoming when I walk into the place which is something I rarely see in a lot of Caribbean spots. IYKYK.... I try to hit this place up at least two or three times a month. Go check them out

This restaurant exceeded all expectations! Delicious food, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere with…read morereggae music.

Friendly staff and delicious food. I would recommend this to anyone who likes Caribbean food.read more

This was my first visit and it recommended to me. I felt like the pieces of oxtails were all…read moreknuckle sizes so I was disappointed. The cabbage and rice and peas was very bland. My friends come here frequently and when I showed them my plate they were even disappointed. I may give it another try since I did like the customer service once I arrived.

First, let me say I'm glad there's a full service Caribbean restaurant downtown Portsmouth. It's…read morebeen a long time coming. from what I was told the owners of this establishment used to own hummingbird in Norfolk. so like any other spot you got to go with Old faithful. jerk chicken rice and peas with cabbage. now I wanted the chicken patty but they didn't have any so I got a beef patty. all I can say is they will have and see a big chunk of my money every week. The jerk Chicken was perfect. nice heat even though I'd like a little bit more. the rice and peas were top notch I can't complain at all. I'm happy with what they did with this particular spot especially if you knew what it was prior. it looks real nice on the inside. they have a nice bar and plenty of seating... I think the next thing I'm going to try is the Escovitch Snapper...

Bear with me here; maybe this goes out into the abyss but I'm still gonna say it…read more Years & years ago I was wandering around the area & came upon Island Krave. It was brand new & the woman tending the store was friendly, energetic & passionate about the food she was serving. I ordered jerk chicken but she insisted on letting me have a taste of everything on the menu. Everything was delicious & I now had a new obsession- the sweet coco bread. For years after that whenever I was around I would pop in. I've since moved to GA and been living here for almost ten years. Any transplant will tell you sometimes only family & food keep you tethered to your home state. So happens this wknd I was in town for my sisters wedding & got my hair done a couple blocks away from Island Krave. As she finished up I placed an order on Uber eats, really excited for this meal- something familiar & missed. To see how the quality & care has declined truly hurts my heart. The portion of meat they served me was actually disrespectful to people who work hard for their money & choose to support a small business. These pictures are after they added some. If you're going to chop it to smitherens you need to measure it out to ensure the portions make sense. Anyone that cooks can tell you this is a thigh at best. & this is a $17 plate. I don't want to talk down on the place too much it's just sad how much of a let down the entire meal was after I felt like they threw my stuff together thinking it was being delivered and they wouldn't have to look me in the face. The Mac was good & the flavor of the chicken was as well. Cabbage mushy & salty. Rice is not yellow. & apparently $5 gets you one slice of coco bread now (I got two bc of my troubles, ha!) Idk I hope they can figure it out but personally I would never spend another dollar in this place.

There's almost no quality Jamaican places. No " peas" with the rice... the curry chicken was…read morelacking flavor. The jerk chicken was more like bbq sauce. The cabbage was sour???? No salt or anything.. I was so excited to have soft fluffy coco bread. I kid you not; it was like a hot dog bun. So disappointed. We're running out of good options here.

Fun place Zoe & Morgan(Bartenders) were really nice…read moreThe Chicken Wings were the BEST! Everyone was singing along with the songs playing from the Jukebox I liked that they required ID and after 9pm 25 years and older DOWNSIDE ONLY 1 BATHROOM THE MENS ROOM IS SCREWED CLOSED

Was there the other day and a roach was on my wife's plate will not be back. Talk to the bartender…read moreabout it and all she did was took it off of the tab

Oh my!! Must try…read more Recommend to all. Something different My party was happy with everything. Thank you.

I was craving Jamaican food and heard nothing but great things about Cutlass Grille, so I couldn't…read morewait to try it out. Since it was a Wednesday evening, I figured it shouldn't be busy, but boy was I wrong lol. When we arrived, the wait was almost an hour and we contemplated leaving but thankfully, there were two, open seats at the bar, so my daughter and I decided to grab those seats and dine in. The restaurant was very colorful and vibrant and I loved all the Jamaican decor. The bar was just as packed and it took a while for someone to get us menus but after looking over the menu, we decided on the Brown Stew Chicken and the Curry Chicken. We also ordered Frozen Bob Marleys, which were very good. As we waited, we were able to hear the sounds of the band nearby and it made for a nice vibe. It took an hour for us to get our food but our server/bartender, Meka, was very sweet and apologetic. The Brown Stew Chicken was amazing! It was seasoned wonderfully and extremely flavorful. The Rice & Peas and Plantains were just as good. My daughter enjoyed her Curry Chicken as well. Neither one of us cared for the Mac & Cheese. Wednesdays are Groove on the Green, which is a free, Music Concert Series that Cutlass Grille hosts so I believe that's what caused it to be busy. Plus, we saw a few graduates out there as well having graduation dinners. Overall, I enjoyed my food but we definitely picked the wrong day to go. If I'm ever in the area, I would probably return in hopes for a better dining experience.

Authentic Jamaican food 10 out of 10…read moreThe food and Customer service was excellent!

I always look forward to a meal here whenever I visit Portsmouth. Good portions, good price, and…read morefriendly people! Chicken is so tender. My favorite is the Stewed Chicken, so tasty!

I ordered the jerk chicken and the curry chicken, plus the creamy Rasta-style pasta, and everything…read morehit the spot. The jerk chicken had a deep, smoky char and a rich glaze, and the meat was juicy. The curry chicken was tender and full of flavor, with soft carrots in a golden sauce. The rice and peas were well seasoned, and the steamed cabbage was a nice, lightly spiced side. The pasta was creamy and loaded with peppers and carrots. Portions were generous and the food was packed well for takeout. I'll be back and would recommend it to anyone craving Jamaican food.

For what it's worth, I really love the spot in general. Good food, good smoothies, and the people…read moreare always real cool. Looked like they stepped up on the set up, since last time I was there. Got they Jerk pasta this time