Jamaica is famous for its jerk chicken, but there is a lot more to this island than jerk chicken! From local cuisine to international classics, there is a wide variety of food you can eat from a wide range of quality restaurants. Here is a list of some of the best Jamaican restaurants you have to try on your visit to Jamaica:
Best Jamaican Restaurants You Have to Try
Miss T’s Kitchen
With a welcoming and casual vibe, Miss T’s Kitchen offers a wide range of delicious dishes that include honey fried chicken and curried goat. The restaurant also caters to vegetarians, offering dishes that won’t compromise on the flavor unique to this restaurant. To quench your thirst on a hot Caribbean day, try out one of their freshly made, ice-cold and delicious juices.
Scotchies
As mentioned before, jerk chicken is a Jamaican staple, and you would be missing out greatly if you did not try out some authentic chicken from Scotchies restaurant. Scotchies is known for its crazy long queues but, it’s probably because their food is so delicious. Jerk chicken is not all this restaurant is famous for as it offers many other dishes, such as sweet dumplings and roast breadfruit along with a wide range of cool, refreshing drinks to enjoy with your meal.
M-10 Bar and Grill
If you are traveling on a tight budget, then M-10 Bar and Grill is the perfect place for you. With a bar menu that matches the size of its food menu, this restaurant can cater to your happy hour needs while filling you up with quality local cuisine. For seafood lovers, Tuesday nights offer you the chance to eat unlimited crab from sweet and sour to garlic crab.
EITS Café
If you are looking to get away from the noise and crazy Kingston heat, then head on over to the Europe In the Summer (EITS Café) where you can enjoy great food that is made with fresh, organic ingredients straight from their garden. Tucked in the Blue Mountain Range hills, this restaurant offers a unique and tranquil experience that is perfect for people looking to unwind and relax.
Aunt Merl’s Fish Place
This restaurant offers the crème de la crème of fried fish and is one of the most frequented places on Hellshire Beach. Famous for catching their fish just hours before they serve it, Aunt Merl’s Fish Place serves delicious fish that has attracted a multitude of tourists from all over the world for many years. Customers can choose their fish, straight from the day’s catch, have it cooked, and enjoy it with delicious flat bread or well-prepped potato wedges.
Whether you are looking for freshly made local cuisine or just want to stick to the basics, there is a wide range of options to choose from when visiting Jamaica. There are also plenty of restaurants for vacationers on a budget and looking to save some money, and bars galore if you are looking to quench your thirst on a hot summers day. There is no denying that Jamaica is rich in quality cuisine, and you should definitely try out as much as you can whilst on vacation here.