Orlando's Restaurant Bar - Soufriere

Excellent eating as well as it better than any 1 or 2 stars rated michelin restaurant.

First reservations made got to restaurant was closed upon arrival. Second reservation made by hotel and was ok. Felt rushed and yet slow service.

We had a fabulous time at Orlando’s. The food was delicious and the the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The bar tender, Chris, shared some experimental drinks with us. We even helped with the name: Elegant Taj. It’s clear that Orlando and all of the people working there are passionate about making a great meal and wonderful experience.

We were a party of 4 we took a taxi from the Sugar Beach resort. The ride was about 15 minutes. Orlando's is in the town of Soufriere. We were welcomed at the door and seated right away. Orlando the Owner/Chef welcomed each table of guests. The menu is fixed priced tasting menus, there were 2. Between two couples we got one of each so we could try everything. The food was fantastic truly reflective of island produce and spices. From the appetizer through the dessert we all loved the food. Standouts were: mango shrimp, coconut risotto, local King Fish, carrot/pumpkin soup what a treat. The most beautiful, delicious and creative as well as the best value dinner we had on the island. Staff was very professional and attentive and the wine list was carefully selected to compliment the dishes. We will return!

Positives the amuse Boucher and welcome drink were nice, unexpected and tasty. Waitresses were friendly. Unfortunately there were significantly more negatives though the service was very slow, the menu was limited to two set menus and the kitchen was out of several items. We had one of each, one slightly more expensive than the other and the more expensive one should have been steak but was replaced with the same main as the other menu but using chicken the mains were drenched in a chocolate sauce which didn't go, it was cold and the okra juice curdled with the chocolate...it was awful. The cocktail list was extensive but with no prices, we were informed the prices were between $8 16..... big range. After leaving half the main and commenting to the waitress that there was too much chocolate the sui chef came out to discuss it with us which was embarrassing for everyone. We understand ​that Orlando himself wasn't there that evening so maybe we were just unlucky. They gave us a book to write up our experience which we could bring ourselves to do. Lastly, this was super expensive (and we're used to London prices! we were unsatisfied and out of pocket.