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One of Kingston's best fine dining experiences, this restaurant is known for its intimate atmosphere and creative menu, which garner rave reviews for classic international dishes that incorporate local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is small, so it doesn't feel overwhelmingly crowded, and guests can choose to dine indoors or on the patio.
24 Barbican Rd., Kingston, Jamaica
Known For
- Curried-goat pasta
- Intimate atmosphere
- Great wine selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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Located at the luxurious Geejam Hotel, Bushbar stays true to the property's reputation by offering a fine dining experience and stunning views of the surrounding jungle and Caribbean sea. The menu features savory Jamaican seafood and pasta dishes, with an international twist. When you're not eating, have some delicious cocktails, listen and dance to reggae tunes by the stage, relax by the stunning infinity pool, or shoot a game of pool.
122 Skippers Blvd., Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica
Known For
- Live bands on weekends
- Seafood dishes
- Mango martinis
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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The intimate atmosphere, classy decor, and top-notch liquor selection make this quaint restaurant a popular date-night spot. The menu reveals plenty of international influences—Korean barbecue ribs, Thai curried shrimp, and New Zealand lamb chops are among the favorites. On Wednesday evenings, Jamaican-style seafood is the specialty. On the north side of the city, it's one of Kingston's more upscale eateries, with a friendly staff and soft, relaxing background music.
10 Upper Manor Park Plaza, Kingston, Jamaica
Known For
- Jamaican seafood Wednesdays
- Great drinks selection
- Friendly staff
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Set in an 1860s gingerbread house fronted by an old convertible roadster, Evita's—an island institution and the self-proclaimed “Best Little Pasta House in Jamaica”—is a chic, charming restaurant. Its renowned pasta is a spicy mashup of the best of Italian and Jamaican cuisine. The friendly staff, and sometimes the proprietor herself (the effervescent Eva Myers, who still busily oversees everything to ensure perfection), will guide you through the many inventive meal choices.
Eden Bower Rd., Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
Known For
- Lasagna Rastafari
- One Love Penne
- View overlooking the town
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This open-air restaurant right on the beach is Negril's go-to for delicious lobster that you select and the staff prepares anyway you like—grilled, curried, or roasted. You can also get delicious king crab here, along with fresh fish and shrimp. Dine on the restaurant's deck or on the beach.
Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
Known For
- King crab
- Delicious lobster
- Ocean views
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One of the funkiest places to down a cold Red Stripe, this whimsical structure sits on stilts ½ mile (1 km) offshore between Treasure Beach and Black River, atop a small sandbar, and reachable only by boat. It has become a local legend and a mandatory stop for many visitors to the South Coast. The place serves platters of lobster and other fresh seafood for lunch and dinner. Floyde Forbes (who runs the bar) and local hotels can arrange boat transportation, but the short rides can be pricey.
Known For
- Jamaican beers
- Domino games
- Fresh fish (fried or grilled)
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The intimate ambience, varied menu, excellent service, and contemporary decor have made this one of the top restaurants in Kingston. The menu features mainly European dishes, but Caribbean influences are strong. Weekend brunch features delicious cocktails, gourmet pancakes, chicken and waffles, and other specialties. A second location, Fromage Brasserie, is located in Kingston's Marketplace village.
8 Hillcrest Ave., Kingston, Jamaica
Known For
- The Bistro burger
- Weekend brunch
- Great wine selection
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As part of the restoration of Downtown, Kingston's most beloved seafood restaurant opened a location at the Victoria Pier; the original location is still in Port Royal. The restaurant, designed with windows and glass doors to take in the water views, serves up classic Jamaican seafood dishes with sides like rice and peas, bammy (thick flatbread made from cassava), and crackers. The open-air third floor has a lively bar and a terrace overlooking Kingston Harbour.
Ocean Bvld., Kingston, Jamaica
Known For
- Harbor views
- Classic dishes like escovitch fish and brown stew fish
- Popular seafood restaurant
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Upscale Caribbean cuisine, stunning cliff-side dining, and romance make this one of the best places to eat on Negril's West End. Watch the spectacular sunset while enjoying a cocktail by the simple thatched bar and eatery, decorated with funky art. For a special, intimate dinner, you and a guest can dine in the private, candle-lit area. You can dress up or dine in casual wear.
West End Rd., Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
Known For
- Gorgeous sunset views
- Pasta dishes
- Seafood dishes (coconut lobster, snapper, curry seafood)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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It's no surprise that this restaurant shares its home resort's bohemian style (it's the beachside dining spot at Jakes). The menu features jerk dishes, pizzas, and seafood, served with traditional Jamaican sides, and ice cream or pie for dessert. From the casual outdoor tables to the late-night dance-hall rhythm, it's a place to come and chill out. Tables are either shaded by trees or in the open-sided dining porch.
Known For
- Jerk crab
- Lobster dishes (curry lobster, jerk lobster, lobster pizza, and more)
- Nightly music
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This popular, open-air spot serves delicious Italian food—pizzas, pasta, and local seafood dishes—in a relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant is beautifully lit with stylish all-white decor in the main dining area, along with private cabanas, an outdoor dining area, and a bar. A DJ keeps guests entertained throughout the night.
Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
Known For
- Variety of pizza and pasta dishes
- Club atmosphere with resident DJ
- Jerk chicken
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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This hidden gem of a French restaurant is a rarity on the north coast—a chance to enjoy excellent service and deftly prepared dishes like grilled calamari and salmon fillet. This rarely crowded spot has all-white decor, soft background music, and colorful artwork, and there's an extensive wine list.
Main St., Runaway Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica
Known For
- Sunday brunch
- First-rate staff
- Interesting wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues., Reservations essential
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Local celebrities, residents, and tourists frequent this beachside restaurant that serves some of the best seafood in Ocho Rios. The namesake signature dish can be prepared in a variety of ways: curried, jerked, barbecued, cracked, or grilled. Other seafood dishes, like fish, conch, and shrimp—along with chicken—are also popular, and the bar serves a mix of cocktails and drinks. The restaurant is steps from Fisherman's Beach (near the port), where you can get a boat ride or relax and vibe to the music.
Ocho Rios Shopping Village, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
Known For
- Lobster and other seafood dishes
- Right by Fisherman's Beach and the port
- Lively atmosphere
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Along Montego Bay's Hip Strip, this colorful restaurant is a favorite spot for families thanks to its 110-foot waterslide into the sea, water trampolines and slides, and a sunset deck. When it's time to settle down for lunch, the menu offers some Caribbean-influenced items such as jerk burgers and seafood dishes, along with lots of all-American fare. At night, the slides are closed, and the restaurant takes on nightclub vibe with a dance floor and DJs.
Jimmy Cliff Blvd., Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
Known For
- Live reggae music
- Waterslides and water activities
- Jerk barbecue cheeseburger
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Like its sister properties in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Margaritaville Negril is usually packed with young partiers, though this outpost doesn't have waterslides, just a water trampoline to work off those calories. The traditional Margaritaville meals like nachos and cheeseburgers are joined by international fare like fajitas. There's a DJ playing reggae music and a gift shop selling souvenirs.
Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
Known For
- Beach chairs and umbrellas provided
- Live music
- Delicious drinks
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The colorful decor, authentic Jamaican food, and rustic, country ambience at Miss T's Kitchen will give you the feel of a true Jamaican culinary experience with a few vegan and vegetarian options thrown in. Anna-Kay Tomlinson, the charming "Miss T," turned her love and passion for Jamaican food into one of the town's most popular Jamaican eateries. Guests can dine in the main dining area or in the wine bar.
65 Main St., Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
Known For
- Miss T's Famous Oxtail (stew)
- Curry goat (served with white rice or rice and peas)
- Special Bob Marley cocktail
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This family-operated restaurant is small and casual, but don't be fooled by its size, as the delicious seafood meals will have you wanting to return again and again. The food is made with fresh, local ingredients and is so beautifully presented, you'd think you were at a much more spendy restaurant. Eat in the brightly colored dining room or outside at a picnic table.
West End Rd., Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
Known For
- A variety of pasta
- Vegetarian options (stew, burritos)
- Two-for-one lobster specials
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The location of this casual restaurant makes it popular for those journeying along the south coast—luckily, the food is good, too. As the name suggests, they serve plenty of fish and jerk dishes with a variety of sides at this open-air spot. On weekends and holidays, it can get crowded, but the music and scenery provide a great vibe. There's also a great bar and a dessert shop offering famous Devon House ice cream.
Known For
- Mannish water (Jamaican goat soup)
- Jerk rabbit
- Lively atmosphere
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After tropical drinks at the deck bar, you'll be ready to dig into the traditional Jamaican fare and Jamaican-influenced seafood dishes at this open-air restaurant located on Montego Bay's Pier 1 waterfront. Occasional party cruises leave from the marina, and on weekends and holidays the restaurant is mobbed by partying locals.
off Howard Cooke Blvd., Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
Known For
- Live music nightly
- Local rum cocktails
- Lobster dishes
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This restaurant's name perfectly describes its location: directly by the sea cliff, and with spectacular scenery and views. The menu features traditional Jamaican dinner dishes, as well as seafood dishes, soups, and salads. The open-air layout allows guests to enjoy the gentle breeze from the sea, and the dining room features rustic furniture. Guests are encouraged to call ahead with their order, as all meals are freshly prepared.
Hwy. A4, Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica
Known For
- Conch salad
- Lionfish cooked with Jamaican Red Stripe beer and wine
- Cozy lounge area by the bar