Must-see restaurants in Jamaica

  • Natural Vibz

    Jamaica

    Shaded by a large tree, this cheerfully ramshackle joint is the best place in Belmont for some no-nonsense Jamaican food: heaped plates of ackee and…

  • Guango's Jerk

    Negril & West Coast

    On the eastern outskirts of Sav, this jerk spot and glitzy (for Sav!) bar hosts occasional DJ nights with prizes for best-groomed attendees. The jerk…

  • Sister Lou’s River Stop

    Jamaica

    The fact that this is a popular tour-boat stop for croc-spotters hasn't impacted negatively on the taste of Sister Lou's stuffed crab backs and pepper…

  • Evelyn’s On The Beach

    Montego Bay

    Fantastic choice: a true local’s spot, this rustic seafood shack (near Sandals Montego Bay) is also patronized by some very in-the-know tourists. Come…

  • Ultimate Jerk Centre

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This is a popular rest stop and bar on the main highway opposite Green Grotto Caves. The curry goat is decent, the jerk hot and there is plenty of soup,…

  • Bar Negril & Jerk Spot

    Negril

    There are some simple picnic tables, a bar serving Red Stripe and Ting, and a kitchen out back that produces decent, reliable takes on the jerk theme. And…

  • Y-Knot

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    On a large deck over the water, this spot serves particularly good conch soup, as well as jerk and grilled chicken, fish, shrimp and lobster. It's also…

  • Shrimp Stalls

    Jamaica

    The stretch of the A2 that runs through Middle Quarters is lined with simple wooden shacks, with local ladies selling bagfulls of spicy, locally caught…

  • Bryan’s Restaurant

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    A rooftop eatery that offers simple but delicious Jamaican fare, served on a sunny veranda. Pay for your meal at the B&L Supermarket on the 1st floor…

  • Tastee Patties

    Port Antonio

    If you're missing your regular patty fix, peanut porridge breakfasts and cups of fish tea, Tastee Patties next to Musgrave market will have you sighing…

  • Yvette Beach Bar

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    On the main road in the center of Long Bay, Yvette's is a lively open-sided restaurant and bar, with a thatched seating area. Strong on fish, curry goat…

  • Spicy Nice Bakery

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Spice is nice at this bakery, which is locally renowned for its coco bread, beef patties and desserts that'll get you through a siege, such as sweet…

  • Jerkie’s

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    An unassuming but top-notch main-street jerk joint serving jerk chicken and pork, along with bammy, festival and all the usual sides.

  • Crystal Edge

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Crystal Edge specializes in Jamaican favorites, such as curry goat, stews and filling soups. It's also popular for Sunday brunch (served until 11am).

  • Devon House I-Scream

    Negril

    This Seven Mile Beach outpost of the Kingston ice cream empire serves huge scoops of its signature flavors, including grapenut and Dragon Stout.

  • Alex Curry Goat

    Jamaica

    Popular cookshop and bar locally renowned for large portions of tasty – you've guessed it! – curry goat. Also good manish water (goat soup).

  • Juici Patties

    Ocho Rios

    The local branch of ever-popular patty chain, serving breakfasts and coco bread as well as cheese, beef, chicken and fish patties.

  • Island Grill

    Ocho Rios

    This branch of the ubiquitous but reliable food chain is good for cheap but filling take-out jerk dishes, curries and the like.

  • Juici Patties

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Ever reliable Jamaican chain selling patties of all varieties as well as breakfast porridge, saltfish and soup.

  • Juici Patties

    Kingston

    Downtown branch of the always popular island chain, selling patties, porridge and soups. Eat in or take away.

  • La Cocina for Mom’s Cooking

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Popular lunch spot cooking up Jamaican favorites such as stew pork, red pea soup and curry mutton.

  • Pizza Corner

    Port Antonio

    If all you're after is pizza, pure and simple, this hole-in-the-wall establishment is the place to head to. All the toppings you'd expect, plus a few…

  • Marguerite’s

    Montego Bay

    This restaurant provides a lovely setting from which to watch the sunset while drinking cocktails, followed by dinner on the elegant clifftop patio. That…

  • Toby’s Good Eats

    Montego Bay

    As casual eats go, Toby’s is a good choice, especially if you’re staying on Sunset Dr and don’t feel like venturing onto the actual Hip Strip. The menu…

  • Pushcart

    Negril

    The concept of Pushcart is Jamaican favorites such as curried goat and oxtail, albeit minus Negril's street-food vendors. It's hard to argue with the…

  • Nirvana

    Kingston

    This 'Indian fusion' restaurant borrows liberally from across Asia, with plenty of north and south Indian classics, plus a smattering of Thai, Indonesian…

  • Star Grill

    Jamaica

    On first impressions, it looks like a modern run-of-the-mill fast-food place, but the menu is more ambitious than your typical Jamaican joint. There are…

  • Sonya's Homestyle Cooking & Juice

    Kingston

    A place that's famous for big traditional Jamaican breakfasts, washed down with fresh juices; the Sunday buffet (8:30am to midday) is particularly popular…

  • Cafe Goa

    Negril

    Replete with breakfasting locals and a few dreadlocked visitors, Goa is top of the morning for French toast, eggs and pancakes, alongside callaloo omelets…

  • Tasty Foods

    Jamaica

    This warehouse, left over from Black River's trading boom, is now home to a canteen-style cheapie where you can chow down on ackee and saltfish for…

  • Hammond's Bakery

    Negril

    If you eat a patty in Negril, chances are it will have originated in Hammond's, a busy bakery with indoor seating that inhabits the small settlement's…

  • Bamboo Garden Restaurant

    Jamaica

    Hidden at the back of a mini-mall, on the 1st floor, is this dimly-lit, quiet and crisply air-conditioned Chinese restaurant. Large portions of mostly…

  • Prince's Bar & Restaurant

    Jamaica

    This colourful Rasta shack, right by the turnoff to the Peter Tosh memorial, is run by Tosh's nephew Kenial, who may well invite you to share some Red…

  • Wayne's

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This simple blue shack is the most popular beach bar and restaurant with Long Bay locals, serving up cold beer, rum and fish. The opening hours are a…

  • Nyam ’n’ Jam

    Montego Bay

    On the cusp of the craft market, you can retreat to check out this truly authentic Jamaican dining experience. Settle down for snapper with a spicy sauce;…

  • Las Vegas Cafe

    Jamaica

    Though far from the glamour and bustle of America's glitzy behemoth, this popular place rocks out in the evenings to pulsing reggae while serving heaped…

  • Gap Café

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Gap Café is a fabulous place to take in the vistas. Dine alfresco on a wooden terrace, sampling the succulent curry goat and smoked pork chops, as well as…

  • South Avenue Grill

    Kingston

    Meat-heavy menu of Jamaican and Italian dishes in an attractive open-air setting around a small pool. The steaks are good but pricey, though the portions…

  • Tek It Easy

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    At this economical rooftop haunt, Jamaican fare – primarily chicken and fish – competes for attention alongside the freely flowing overproof rum. There’s…

  • CC's Cupcakes & Coffee

    Montego Bay

    Dive in off the hot Hip Strip for gulps of refreshing air-conditioned air, passable lattes and sweet cupcakes. There's also wi-fi and some savory snacks.

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