Unfortunately, I am from the islands and I am also a food blogger. The plantains were not ripe, it was dry, you put too much ginger in the cabbage and the Cabbage was undercooked. The curry chicken was a bit dry and not enough Curry, you don't know how to cook curry, the oxtails were mediocre a two out of a ten. I will give you a bit of advice, I am from Orlando go to negril's on Silver Star Road, order their food and that will give you a glimpse of what Jamaican oxtail and curry chicken should taste like. I am appalled at the ratings you have received, obviously there is a lack of Island food in this area and it is very very sad. You are very nice people but this food was mediocre, at best definitely not worth $25 for oxtail and $18 for curry chicken. This was some of the worst food I have ever had and I obviously would never ever return. I am surprised you people are still in business smh. I threw away all of the meat but I will keep the rice and make my own Curry so I can at least not waste all of my money. Not sure where you are from or where you learned to cook oxtail or curry chicken but you are obviously imposters because this tastes like garbage. I will never buy Jamaican food in this city or town ever again because of this. If you guys got a 4.9 rating I would hate to taste what a 4.0 rating is. Please go to the restaurant mentioned above and you will be able to taste what real food mainly Jamaican tastes like, because you do not compare in any way shape or form.
Food: 1
Kesha Bowers
This is best Caribbean spot in the area. Loved it all and we will be returning customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kent Woods
If you're looking for vegan food options in Ocala, you NEED to come here.
Hands down the best vegan food we've eaten while we've been traveling through Florida. We are planning our last day in Ocala around going here again for Lunch.
They also have incredible smoothies so don't miss out on those either!
The owners were very nice and the restaurant has great indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and get some food from Impact Island Cafe. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Burger, Pineapple Lemonade, Vegan Platter, Mango, Famous Pineapple Lemonade, Nuggets, Green Smoothie
Laura Canoto
Amazing flavors!!! Loved it so much!!!!!! Also the owners were very friendly!! Will recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C D
Good food and drinks. Tried the vegan jackfruit burger, cauliflower wrap, cauliflower nuggets and the vegan platter with a lentil loaf. Everything was good and made with care. I don't usually care for jackfruit very much but I think the jackfruit burger was actually my favorite! We also got the pineapple lemonade and tamarind drink. They were both really good. The people running the place were also very friendly! We will be back next time we are in the area.
Food: 5
Service: 5
David White
Absolutely love this place. Wish then the best. Kind of food can tell was mode with love! Bless!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Skinner
This is more of a takeout place, but it offers great food and plenty of vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Wolfinger
OUTSTANDING!!!!! Best Jerk Chicken Around!!!
David Bosanko
Great Caribbean food
Natalie Rayburn
Impact was the first restaurant in Ocala that I ate at when I moved here 4 years ago & I was instantly hooked! One of the absolute best places to eat in town. The pineapple lemonade & smoothies are delicious, and their BBQ cauliflower nuggets are out of this world (and baked instead of fried!) ☺️ I've been proud to watch them grow from a food truck to now a storefront business. The owners are incredibly nice people too! Please support this wonderful local business, you won't be disappointed in the slightest!
Bbq Cauliflower sandwich is to die for!!!! Friendly service and great prices
Sabrina Barroso
It's like walking right into the Caribbean! The hospitality from every person in there feels like a warm hug. The brown stew is soooooo flavorful. But my favorite are the cauliflower BBQ bites!!!! YUM!
Riveras
This place is so good!! The food is fresh, they give you good portions. I love the vegan options so much. I’ll definitely be ordering again. The chickpea stew is so good. I also loved the veggie patty.
Jami Melampy Edwards
Impact Island came to our community tonight in the rain - Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake. They are AWESOME!! The jerk chicken platter is excellent and the jerk chicken wrap is over the top! Thanks for coming in the rain and please come back!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Charlotte Chalakee
The food is so fantastic! We had the vegan platter and it was so flavorful. The juices are delicious! The atmosphere is light hearted and everyone is so kind. It was very much worth the trip and I am sooooo glad we stopped in!
Unfortunately, I am from the islands and I am also a food blogger. The plantains were not ripe, it was dry, you put too much ginger in the cabbage and the Cabbage was undercooked. The curry chicken was a bit dry and not enough Curry, you don't know how to cook curry, the oxtails were mediocre a two out of a ten. I will give you a bit of advice, I am from Orlando go to negril's on Silver Star Road, order their food and that will give you a glimpse of what Jamaican oxtail and curry chicken should taste like. I am appalled at the ratings you have received, obviously there is a lack of Island food in this area and it is very very sad. You are very nice people but this food was mediocre, at best definitely not worth $25 for oxtail and $18 for curry chicken. This was some of the worst food I have ever had and I obviously would never ever return. I am surprised you people are still in business smh. I threw away all of the meat but I will keep the rice and make my own Curry so I can at least not waste all of my money. Not sure where you are from or where you learned to cook oxtail or curry chicken but you are obviously imposters because this tastes like garbage. I will never buy Jamaican food in this city or town ever again because of this. If you guys got a 4.9 rating I would hate to taste what a 4.0 rating is. Please go to the restaurant mentioned above and you will be able to taste what real food mainly Jamaican tastes like, because you do not compare in any way shape or form.
Food: 1
This is best Caribbean spot in the area. Loved it all and we will be returning customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're looking for vegan food options in Ocala, you NEED to come here.
Hands down the best vegan food we've eaten while we've been traveling through Florida. We are planning our last day in Ocala around going here again for Lunch.
They also have incredible smoothies so don't miss out on those either!
The owners were very nice and the restaurant has great indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and get some food from Impact Island Cafe. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Burger, Pineapple Lemonade, Vegan Platter, Mango, Famous Pineapple Lemonade, Nuggets, Green Smoothie
Amazing flavors!!! Loved it so much!!!!!! Also the owners were very friendly!! Will recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and drinks. Tried the vegan jackfruit burger, cauliflower wrap, cauliflower nuggets and the vegan platter with a lentil loaf. Everything was good and made with care. I don't usually care for jackfruit very much but I think the jackfruit burger was actually my favorite! We also got the pineapple lemonade and tamarind drink. They were both really good. The people running the place were also very friendly! We will be back next time we are in the area.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this place. Wish then the best. Kind of food can tell was mode with love! Bless!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is more of a takeout place, but it offers great food and plenty of vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
OUTSTANDING!!!!! Best Jerk Chicken Around!!!
Great Caribbean food
Impact was the first restaurant in Ocala that I ate at when I moved here 4 years ago & I was instantly hooked! One of the absolute best places to eat in town. The pineapple lemonade & smoothies are delicious, and their BBQ cauliflower nuggets are out of this world (and baked instead of fried!) ☺️ I've been proud to watch them grow from a food truck to now a storefront business. The owners are incredibly nice people too! Please support this wonderful local business, you won't be disappointed in the slightest!
Restaurantji Recommends
Bbq Cauliflower sandwich is to die for!!!! Friendly service and great prices
It's like walking right into the Caribbean! The hospitality from every person in there feels like a warm hug. The brown stew is soooooo flavorful. But my favorite are the cauliflower BBQ bites!!!! YUM!
This place is so good!! The food is fresh, they give you good portions. I love the vegan options so much. I’ll definitely be ordering again. The chickpea stew is so good. I also loved the veggie patty.
Impact Island came to our community tonight in the rain - Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake. They are AWESOME!! The jerk chicken platter is excellent and the jerk chicken wrap is over the top! Thanks for coming in the rain and please come back!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The food is so fantastic! We had the vegan platter and it was so flavorful. The juices are delicious! The atmosphere is light hearted and everyone is so kind. It was very much worth the trip and I am sooooo glad we stopped in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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