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Jamaica Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants in Jamaica reflect the diversity of its people. Jamaica food has African, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern influences that combine to form a unique Jamaican cuisine. Restaurants cater to those seeking both fine cuisine and home cooking, as both genres are dotted across the island's popular resort regions and in rural mountain areas, with prices varying throughout. Authentic Jamaican food includes grilled meats and smoked fish, spicy seafood dishes, and lots of jerk (it's a spice, not an insult!). To complement the food, many restaurants serve customers on outdoor terraces so they can enjoy the Jamaican scenery. Here are a few restaurant suggestions:
| Jamaican Restaurants | ||||
| Restaurant | Phone (876) | Working hours | Credit cards accepted | Average Price |
| Blue Lagoon Restaurant The Blue Lagoon, Around Town |
993-7791 | Daily 10am-10pm | Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Chelsea Jerk Centre 7 Chelsea Ave |
926-6322 | Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-1am Sun noon-10pm | Mastercard and Visa | $30 or less |
| Bridge House Inn 14 Crane Rd |
965-2361 | Daily 7am-10pm | Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
| Hungry Lion West End Rd, Around Town |
957-4486 | Daily 5:30-11pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Redbones the Blues Café
21 Braemar Ave |
978-6091 | Mon-Fri 1-11pm; Mon-Sat 6:30-10pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
| Italian Restaurants | ||||
| Restaurant | Phone (876) | Working hours | Credit cards accepted | Average Price |
| Da Gino's In the Hotel Mariposa Hideaway, Norman Manley Blvd, Around Town |
957-4918 | Daily 8am-10pm | Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Evita's Italian Restaurant Eden Bower Rd, Ocho Rios |
974-2333 | Daily 11am-11pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Gambino's In the Beachcomber Club Hotel, Norman Manley Blvd, Around Town |
957-4170 | Daily 7:30-11am, noon-3pm, and 7-10:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Toscanini's 3In Harmony Hall, Tower Isles on Rte. A3, 6km (3 3/4 miles) east of Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios |
975-4785 | Tues-Sun noon-2pm and 7-10:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| The Columbus Restaurant 81 Knutsford Blvd |
926-3690 | Daily 6-10pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
| International Restaurants | ||||
| Restaurant | Phone (876) | Working hours | Credit cards accepted | Average Price |
| Culloden Café Culloden District, Whitehouse, Whitehouse | 963-5344 | Wed-Mon noon-9pm | Mastercard and Visa | $30 or less |
| Alexander's 85 Knutsford Blvd |
968-6339 | Daily noon-3pm and 6-10:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| The Houseboat Grill Freeport Rd, Around
Town |
979-8845 | Tues-Sun 6-10pm | Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Norma's In the Sea Splash Resort, Norman Manley Blvd, Around Town | 957-4041 | Daily 7:30-10:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
| Sugar Mill Restaurant At the Half Moon Golf, Tennis, and Beach Club, Rose Hall, along Rte. A1, Around Town | 953-2314 | Daily 7-9pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
| Seafood Restaurants | ||||
| Restaurant | Phone (876) | Working hours | Credit cards accepted | Average Price |
| Cosmo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar Norman Manley Blvd, Around Town | 957-4784 | Daily 9am-10pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 or less |
| Glistening Waters Inn and Marina Rock Falmouth, Trelawny (between Falmouth and the Trelawny Beach Hotel), Falmouth | 954-3229 | Daily 10am-9:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Marguerite's Seafood by the Sea Gloucester Ave, Around Town | 952-4777 | Daily 6-10:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Margueritaville Sports Bar & Grill Gloucester Ave, Around Town | 952-4777 | Daily 10am-3am | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Rick's Café West End Rd, Around Town | 957-0380 | Daily noon-10pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
| French Restaurants | ||||
| Restaurant | Phone (876) | Working hours | Credit cards accepted | Average Price |
| Café Aubergine Moneague, Ocho Rios | 973-0527 | Wed-Sun noon-8:30pm (last seating at 8:30pm) | Mastercard and Visa | $30 - $40 |
| Le Vendôme In the Charela Inn, Negril Beach, Around Town | 957-4648 | Daily 7:30am-9:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
| The Casanova In the Sans Souci Resort and Spa, along Rte. A3, 5km (3 miles) east of Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios | 994-1353 | Mon, Wed-Thurs and Sat-Sun 6:30-9:30pm | American Express, Mastercard and Visa | $40 + |
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Jamaica Nightlife
Consistent with most Caribbean destinations, Jamaica is home to many large all-inclusive resorts that have their own performance centers, bars, and nightclubs. When touring the island of Jamaica, be sure to stop by these cities to party:
Negril Nightlife: Rick's is the most popular hotspot in Negril, where you can grab a cocktail, watch the sunset, observe the cliff divers, and if you're lucky, catch a flash of green light during the sunset. Legend says that if a couple spots the green flash, they will experience true love. Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Hedonism II are also popular late-night destinations.
Montego Bay Nightlife: Glistening Waters Marina Restaurant has a disco and is a great way to kick off your exciting evening. For an exotic Jamaican experience you can book a trip on Evening on the Great River, which includes a river boat ride, open bar, dance performances, limbo, and more. During your Jamaica vacation be sure to check out Margueritaville, a sports bar by day and hopping bar and dance club by night, occasionally featuring themed parties.
Kingston Nightlife: Club Asylum and nearby Junkanoo Lounge are popular destinations for tourists in Kingston, Jamaica. Club Habibi offers themed party nights, and the theme is always Latin at Mingles Pub and Pool Bar. Redbones Blues Café gives its guests a more sophisticated ambiance. Fun for the whole family can be found at Centerstage Theatre, where most acts are performed in native Jamacian languages.
Ocho Rios Nightlife: Resorts provide their own sources of entertainment in this Jamaican city. The most popular late-night destination is the Jamaic'N Me Crazy nightclub, known for being reminiscent of New York City nightlife.
It is important to note that despite certain stereotypes and rumors, mind altering drugs are illegal in Jamaica, and being caught with them on the island could land you in jail.
Consistent with most Caribbean destinations, Jamaica is home to many large all-inclusive resorts that have their own performance centers, bars, and nightclubs. When touring the island of Jamaica, be sure to stop by these cities to party:
Negril Nightlife: Rick's is the most popular hotspot in Negril, where you can grab a cocktail, watch the sunset, observe the cliff divers, and if you're lucky, catch a flash of green light during the sunset. Legend says that if a couple spots the green flash, they will experience true love. Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Hedonism II are also popular late-night destinations.
Montego Bay Nightlife: Glistening Waters Marina Restaurant has a disco and is a great way to kick off your exciting evening. For an exotic Jamaican experience you can book a trip on Evening on the Great River, which includes a river boat ride, open bar, dance performances, limbo, and more. During your Jamaica vacation be sure to check out Margueritaville, a sports bar by day and hopping bar and dance club by night, occasionally featuring themed parties.
Kingston Nightlife: Club Asylum and nearby Junkanoo Lounge are popular destinations for tourists in Kingston, Jamaica. Club Habibi offers themed party nights, and the theme is always Latin at Mingles Pub and Pool Bar. Redbones Blues Café gives its guests a more sophisticated ambiance. Fun for the whole family can be found at Centerstage Theatre, where most acts are performed in native Jamacian languages.
Ocho Rios Nightlife: Resorts provide their own sources of entertainment in this Jamaican city. The most popular late-night destination is the Jamaic'N Me Crazy nightclub, known for being reminiscent of New York City nightlife.
It is important to note that despite certain stereotypes and rumors, mind altering drugs are illegal in Jamaica, and being caught with them on the island could land you in jail.