Jamaica Restaurants

After a day of play, enjoy a meal-perhaps prepared to order by a personal chef-at your villa, or venture out to a nearby restaurant to savor authentic Jamaican cuisine. The choice is always yours.

Before making any purchases at restaurants, be sure that you understand what currency is being quoted. Tipping is usually between 10% and 15%. Restaurants do not usually add a service charge to your bill in advance.

Restaurant Recommendations in Jamaica

The Houseboat Grille - Montego Bay

(876) 979 8845
Built in the early 1970’s, The Houseboat Grille in Montego Bay served as a floating bar, nightclub, and even a green room/lounge for artists such as the Beach Boys. In 2001, it was renovated into a restaurant featuring inventive and intriguing international cuisine. Signature dishes include tender New Zealand style muscles that deliver some heat with a spicy Thai red-curry sauce.   

“Scotchies” - Montego Bay

(876) 953-8041
It may not be much to look at, but this casual outdoor restaurant has some of the best meat around.

Norma's on the Terrace - Kingston

(876) 968-5488
One of the most acclaimed restaurants on the island. Owner/chef Norma Shirley is referred to as "the Julia Child of the Caribbean” by Vogue Magazine. Reservations Recommended.

Rockhouse Restaurant - Negril

http://www.rockhousehotel.com/eat.php
(876) 957-4373
Enjoy the traditional "Jamaican jerk" style of cooking while overlooking the ocean on the cliffs of Pristine Cove in Negril.

Evita's Italian Restaurant - Ocho Rios

http://www.evitasjamaica.com/
(876) 974-2333
Dine at this Ocho Rios staple, featuring ample choices of dishes, and known for its delectable pasta.

Sugar Mill Restaurant at Half Moon

http://www.halfmoon.com/sugar-mill.php
There are five other dining options at Half Moon, but this is the resort's signature restaurant. It features eclectic cuisine with a Caribbean twist, live music, an excellent wine cellar, and a romantic atmosphere. A three-minute shuttle ride from the lobby of the resort, the restaurant is set beside the water wheel of a former sugar plantation. Dine al fresco on an open terrace adjacent the water wheel and overlooking a tranquil pond or inside by candlelight; you can't go wrong if you're looking for a romantic evening.

This exquisite setting combines with excellent gourmet dishes to make Sugar Mill one of the most critically-acclaimed restaurants in Jamaica. A couple of the restaurant's specialties include smoked marlin and chicken pineapple stew, while the menu also offers Caribbean classics like Jamaican red peas soup and a combination of jerk pork, chicken, and fish served with mango chutney, rice, and peas.

Sugar Mill opens daily, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., for dinner only and is available for receptions and private parties. Dinner reservations are required
 

Margaritaville - Montego Bay

http://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/montegobay.html
(876) 952-4777
Attended by a balanced mix of visitors and locals, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is a great place to be initiated into the culture and electric atmosphere of the Hip Strip. Exciting entertainment, a lively atmosphere, and delicious food are just a few of the attractions of this restaurant/bar.

Three stories tall, Margaritaville is a world unto itself. The restaurant features several bar areas, a DJ booth, a store that would satisfy any Parrothead, two giant water trampolines anchored just offshore, and a rooftop terrace with a whirlpool. For children and audacious adults, there is even a 110-foot waterslide that winds from the terrace into the warm waters of the Caribbean. Warning: this slippery trip is not for the feint of heart.

The fare at Margaritaville is as diverse as its customers. Sizzling fajitas, salads, pizza, and the world famous "Cheeseburger in Paradise" are menu favorites. Cosmic Key Lime Pie and the Last Mango Cheesecake are among the mouthwatering desert options. There is also a kid's menu large enough to satisfy even the pickiest of little ones.

Of course, a joint called Margaritaville wouldn't be complete without a nod to the man who made the song famous. By day, patrons can enjoy international sporting events on the big screen televisions and chill to the laid back sounds of Jimmy Buffett. Come nightfall, Margaritaville puts the "hip" in the Hip Strip. Crowds groove to tunes spun by in-house deejays, while bartenders serve up a wide variety of tropically-flavored margaritas. Karaoke Night, Pajama Party Night, and other theme nights keep the fun fresh and constant. Margaritaville opens daily from 11:00am until the party ends.

Almond Tree Restaurant - Ocho Rios

(876) 974-2813
Almond Tree is one of Ochos Rios's most popular restaurants. The restaurant commands a cliffside perch that offers diners a wonderful view of the water as they dine al fresco. The two-tier patio restaurant is famous for its decor--the centerpiece is a tree growing through the middle of the restaurant.

Before dinner stop by the bar for a drink and try out its famous swinging rope chairs. Almond Tree's dinner menu features Jamaican and continental dishes. You'll find pumpkin soup, pepper pot soup, fresh fish, and roast suckling pig for a taste of Jamaica. The more traditional offering include Lobster thermidor, bouillabaisse (a fisherman's stew of lobster and conch with a tomato base), beef medallions, beef bourguignon, fondue, and veal piccata.

Almond Tree is located in the Hibiscus Lodge Hotel. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner reservations are recommended.

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