Young Island Resort Restaurant

Anticipating an exceptional experience, we made a reservation. It was a Sunday. A nice smooth trip on a small boat was a good start. However no one met us in the restaurant and we were a little confused by what was happening. After a while we were noticed by a staff member and were invited to the table. The whole table and everything on it was attacked by nasty midges while the staff did little more than nothing about it. For me personally, this is a red flag for any establishment especially for the one that claims to be luxury. Before ordering we were offered to choose freshly baked bread, though, butter was brought to it when the bread was almost eaten. When the girl brought us water and I asked to change the glass attacked by midges she was not even surprised, she seemed not to understand what the problem was 🤣 The menu was more than meager (for my taste), a choice from two appetizers, soup or salad and choice from 3 mains with a mandatory of mashed potatoes and vegetables. The portions of appetizers and soups are ridiculously small, the mains were ok. There are no complaints about the taste although I ate much better. The service, again with a claim to luxury, is very poor. The waiters are slow and for some reason sad. A place with a great potential and very very poor management. Overall do not waste your time and money, nothing impressive.

I’ve visited the island many times. However, my experience this time around was very unpleasant, especially the bar service. The lady who was at the bar was rather unwelcoming and impolite to us and even her coworkers, it’s as though she did not want to be at her day job! While this experience does not reflect the excellent service I’ve received in the past, I hope all workers are being trained to treat their customers whether local or international and their coworkers with the respect they deserve. Much respect to the boat crew who’s always warm and welcoming! Additionally reservations were quick and easy even after we delayed our pick up time!

Terrible customer service! When we arrived at the bar, we asked where can we sit for a meal and was told to just find a seat. Then to be met by this the old rude waitress that “ we can’t just sit there”. The way she looked and spoke to us was absolutely shocking. She then took our order, which came very quickly. We ordered chips and asked if we can’t get a fork so that our son can eat his chips and she out right said “ no, we can’t give you a fork to eat with chips” absolutely ridiculous service. Her attitude was disgusting! Turned us off completely.

One annoying aspect at the onset is that when you call the restaurant, they never pick up the phone. Numerous requests for the menu (by my hotel reception), were never responded to. Even though there were mixed reviews about this place, I decided to give a try for their Saturday night barbecue buffet. You take their private boat from the Villa Beach dock to the one on the privately owned, high end, Young Island Resort. There is a steel band playing and you get the feeling that puts you into a Caribbean state of mind. You would think that at $76 US, there would be a sizable spread, but there was not. Also to say it’s a buffet is misleading because they were limiting choices at the grill. One could only have two protein selections from steak, fish, shrimp, chicken and pork. I chose the steak (medium rare) and the filet of king fish. The steak was juicy, tasty and did not need any sauce. The fish filet was overcooked and dry but meat was flaky and it was edible. Not surprising because they asked the guests to place the order and the grill, then go collect sides and come back. Of course the grill master had forgotten what everyone had ordered. The sides table was also limited. There were salads (all of them really good), rice and beans, potatoes, vegetables au gratin and bakes. All these were also superb. The protein portions were substantial but I did go back for a second serving of sides. There were four dessert selections, one of which was a fruit salad (see my pictures for the full menu). The staff could have done better by smiling, at least once in a while. The grill master seemed stressed and crabby. If one ignores some of those nuances, the evening would take better shape. In the food department, I would rate this dinner as excellent.

Went there for dinner and it was a bit overpriced but the portions were decent and tasty. The service however is poor and the persons serving were very unprofessional and aggressive. I expected better given that this is a so called resort.

We were hesitant to dine here because some of the reviews were not that great. We decided to make a reservation and are so glad we did. We are foodies and the food was excellent and the service outstanding. The tables under the grass hits with the rolling surf sounds on the beach, along with the little boat ride over added to the experience. Great experience in all.

I've never stayed overnight at the resort, but I've enjoyed the buffet on multiple occasions, and it's been rather tasty. I always enjoy the view and relaxing on the beach and going for a swim after brunch!

Peaceful, stunning property. Staff is friendly and the General Manager Bianca is amazing. Food was delicious. A must stay if travelling to St. Vincent