"Outstanding southern cooking! We had the jambalaya linguine and the fried catfish. Both were incredible. I consider myself a bit of a catfish connoisseur, and this was probably the best I’ve ever had. Biting past the perfectly crispy crust, the catfish was mild and melted in my mouth. My husband, who’s had jambalaya in Louisiana and quite picky about it, said his jambalaya linguine was incredible. Last, but not least, the Jam Jam Sangria was perfect. We’ve had outstanding sangria in Spain and Portugal, and the Golden Thyme’s was up there with the best of them. Wonderful red wine perfectly balanced with fruit, and not too sweet. The service was warm and from the heart. Tasteful decor that felt very welcoming. The large picture windows brought lots of wonderful light into the dining room. We’re already planning our next visit, this time with a whole bunch of our friends!"

"I really like the decor of this restaurant immediately when walking in. The hostess was very pleasant and sat us immediately. The jambalaya was a favorite for lunch, the pulled pork sandwich was good, and the fried chicken sandwich was also good but a bit messy to eat. Our server, Rebecca was very nice and our food came quickly. The music was a bit loud so conversation was hard at times. This restaurant was a fun place and you should give it a try!"

"If I could give Golden Thyme 10 stars, I would! My husband and I were looking for a new spot in St. Paul and stumbled upon this hidden gem. We’d never heard of Golden Thyme, but the high reviews convinced us to give it a try—and thank goodness we did. …because what a lovely spur-of-the-moment date night it turned out to be (even though we did make a reservation)! VIBE & SERVICE: The restaurant is romantically lit, with beautiful art lining the walls—lots of gold frames, which I’m always a sucker for. It was quieter than expected for a Saturday night, which made it feel even more intimate. Everyone working was absolutely lovely. True hospitality at its finest. FOOD: I’ve been thinking about the shrimp and grits for weeks and already can’t wait to go back. Now I’m stuck with the eternal dilemma: do I order the same thing because it was perfection, or try something new because literally every dish on the menu sounds incredible? Life’s tough. 😉 My husband ordered the catfish po’ boy with collard greens and devoured it so quickly, thus needing to steal bites of my shrimp and grits. We’re excited to check out their jazz sundays!! I cannot recommend Golden Thyme enough—an absolute must-try!"

"Our first visit here and we had an absolutely amazing experience. All the staff was amazing, from the hostess, our server Tashaun, the manager Heather, Chef Adam they were all amazing. We were greeted and welcome very professionally. Love the soul food! The atmosphere was so welcoming. Love the fresh flowers touch at the tables. The artwork the colors of the paint, it was all so welcoming. The food, just wow! We had the dry rub wings, with the collard Dip. We had the short ribs with the au gratin potatoes, and asparagus. And the sweet potato cheesecake for dessert. The food was cooked perfectly and it had so much flavor! The cocktails were amazing as well. The Old Fashioned and the Espresso Martini were delicious!!! Thank you for the amazing date night!!!"

"Incredible food, fantastic staff (Mariel), great vibe with live music. We really enjoyed our brunch here, choosing the chicken & Johnny cakes and jambalaya. Had a good chat with the chef and manager too, making it an extra special experience. Love the decor with period jazz photos from a bygone era. Would thoroughly recommend. 🇬🇧💕"