The Island Taste Restaurant/Bar

This was the worst food ever. Fat not trimmed from oxtails. Consistency and color wrong. Beans in the beans and rice were burnt. Rice was dried out. Uncooked onions in the stew ??? Both dishes were horrible . This is your only warning . After eating there, I am convinced that all of these positive reviews are fake.

When I first entered the restaurant it was 10/07/25 at 3:55 Pm. The atmosphere was really nice. I enjoy the pictures and music that was being played. I met the guy and his wife of the establishment and was excited to try Haitian food because I've never tried it. I can be very detailed but let's get straight to it. There's no nice way to put this but my excitement led me into curiosity. I'm a firm believer of giving new businesses a chance and time to improve. Apparently the issue is they're understaffed which leads to various problems like wait time, food quality and service to customers. My first visit during a non busy time was amazing, I tried oxtail and really enjoyed then the chicken curry. Of course when I give this review it comes from me showing up several times. So now we are in 1

I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical at first since this restaurant only had one review—but I’m so glad I decided to give it a try! From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent—authentic, flavorful, and prepared with so much care. What really stood out was the owner. She personally came out to greet me, took the time to talk, and even gave me extra sauces to make the meal even better. She also surprised me with a complimentary lemon water that was honestly better than any lemonade I’ve ever had—fresh, light, and the perfect touch to the meal. That kind of thoughtfulness and hospitality made the whole experience feel special, like dining with family. If you’re considering trying this place, don’t hesitate. It’s a hidden gem with amaz

We had reservations for a Friday night and ended up having a family emergency. We called to see if we could come in later and they were so accomodating! We ended up getting there as the restaurant was supposed to close. We were welcomed and treated like royalty. Since it was my husband's birthday and they knew we were having a rough day, they all came out of the back and sang Happy Bday to him. They took our order and truly gave us a wonderful experience. My husband had the goat soup and Red Snapper, I had the stewed chicken, rice and peas and plantains. Everything was delicious and I will never forget the way we were treated during a difficult time. These are the type of Restaurant Owners we need to support! Awesome service and great food prepared with LOVE! I highly recommend!!

This place is delicious! It is nice to have something new downtown that is different and affordable. I had the fried pork and the flavor was very robust. Headed back to taste the rest of the menu real soon! The owners are present, genuine, and hard working! Go give them a try Aiken! You will not regret it!