Places to eat in Jamaica

4 more images

A lunch stop was included in our Carnival Cruise excursion to Dunn's River Falls. A short drive from the Falls was this restaurant - The Ruins at the Falls. Absolutely beautiful - I could totally imagine weddings being held here. The staff was very friendly and brought us our food quickly (good thing, since we were HUNGRY!). The food was very tasty, but I was a little disappointed that we didn't get jerk chicken. C'mon - we are in Jamaica! What we did have was yummy and filling - I would love to come back and be able to order off the menu. :-)

In order to take photos on site, you must pay the $1 to the steward. Totally worth it - it is beautiful there, and he will even take your picture with your camera. There is also a staff photographer who will print pictures with a Jamaican border - 4x6 = $5.

1 more image

Located in the beach of Negril, this was the most lively place we visited in Jamaica. Too close to the water, in a narrow stripe of sand, it allows eating and bathing almost at the same time.

We have been there for lunch but, by the look, I think that it must be interesting also for the night.

Some of our best pictures during our entire stay in Jamiaca were taken here at Margaritaville right as the sun was going down. This three story on the water restaurant was a great place for food and drinks over the ocean. It was perfect to stimulate that pre-party atmosphere before we started our trek to the local night clubs.
The Jerk Chicken was tasty and the drinks were well made catered to our tourist taste buds. Yet I will have to advise sticking with the chicken and staying away from the shellfish if you order food. The shrimp that one of my friends had was a bit on the fishy side but the waiter was cool and took it back without charging us. So, stick with the chicken and you will be just fine.

Favorite Dish: Obviously the Jerk Chicken! Perfectly cooked with that jerk taste.

After being on the resort so many days, we ventured into Mobay proper for a day of shopping and local food. We decided on The Native because of where we were in town and it being so close. Turns out to be a very good decision. The view from the resturant is lovely: overlooking a park and a large bay (I wish I remembered my camera and the name of the bay). When we ordered, I picked out something other then what I got, which was fine with me - on vacation I didn't care so long as I didn't get steak when I ordered fish - you know?

I ordered a fish dish - in jerk sauce, but I got a lobster tail baked with jerk sauce... close enough for me (and fortunately I love lobster). My friend ordered some tilapia (I believe) and we shared some kind of corn-meal bread that was very moist and thick. The beautiful day and location and beer with the gentle breeze made the whole lunch an unforgettable experience.

Favorite Dish: Jerk Lobster tail

Next Pablos Bar is a kitchen where you can enjoy some great local cuisine, from lobster to saltfish and ackee, you can even bring your own. One thing is for sure - you will not meet nicer people anywhere in the world.

Jack Sprats is the trendy place in Treasure Beach, and they do get a crowd - both locals & tourists.
It's right on the beach with some of the tables set up in the sand.
We spent a good bit of time here one evening. We had walked down from Taino Cove, but it managed to rain a bit. Winnie was kind enough to drive down & pick us up. While we were waiting we had some great conversation with a few of the locals there that evening.

Favorite Dish: I had the jerked lobster and it was definitely good!

Oliver use to be the chef at Lover's Leap, and they've really made a mistake by letting him go.
He now owns and operates his own little restaurant in the May Len Plaza, Treasure Beach.

A simple menu that rotates between some really tasty dishes.

We had a wonderful meal, and great conversation both provided by Oliver.

Favorite Dish: I was bound and determined to try some curry goat while in Jamaica and Oliver didn't disappoint.

Joan had a seafood medley that was a bit spicy for her, but I thought was great.

The lemon grass tea was also outstanding.

All prepared with loving care by Oliver.

Some of the best food that we tasted was from the little Jerk Chicken Stands that were up and down the street in Negril. From what I saw they were in Ocho Rios and in Montego Bay too.
The Jerk chicken is made right there in these carts that the vendors can move all around town with. It smelled real good so we had to try it. We had jerk chicken and other foods at other restaurants but the ones from the carts were the best and least expensive. Dont be afraid to try some of the street food. We loved it.

Favorite Dish: The food from the carts is very simple. We had 1/2 a chicken, the jerk sauce is alittle spicey but not too much, and we were given bread. It was pretty filling. All this for $3.00. It was the cheapest meal in town. And the best.