Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Insider’s Guide To Fine Dining In Ocho Rios
To get the ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Ocho Rios, here is an enclosed list of the incredible options that can be tried out. The town of Ocho Rios in Jamaica is one of the most popular spots for tourists on the island, with pristine white sand beaches, world-class villas, all-inclusive hotels, and many attractions to keep you busy and entertained during your visit.
You will also need to eat while in Ocho Rios, and there are several dining options available in the town, we will explore some of the best places to dine in Ocho Rios.
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ALMOND TREE RESTAURANT
Lovely setting by the sea. Swing bar. Good seafood, Continental and Jamaican cuisine. Well priced. Open for lunch and dinner. Main Street, Ocho Rios. 974-2813.
BAMBU BLU
New, funky beach club & restaurant. Great food, good local scene on weekends. Water sports available. Try new Water Jet Pack experience! Mammee Bay, St Ann. 974-9983
CHRISTOPHERS
Modern Caribbean Cuisine. Hermosa Cove, Ocho Rios. 974-3699
FARM TO TABLE – ZIONITES ORGANIC FARM
Tour a 15 acre Organic farm in St Ann with Owners Chris & Lisa Binns. Tour days are Sunday, Wednesday or Friday. Highly recommended 562-9760 or 895-2276
EVITA’S
Italian food. Good ambiance. On a hill with a beautiful view of Ocho Rios Bay. Good value. Eden Bower Road, Ocho Rios. 974-2333
JAMAICA INN
Beautiful atmosphere. Dining by the sea. Continental cuisine. Excellent lunch buffets in High Season. Very English. Jacket & tie for at dinner. Ask to see the Churchill suite. Expensive. 974-2514.
EVITA’S
Italian food. Good ambiance. On a hill with a beautiful view of Ocho Rios Bay. Good value. Eden Bower Road, Ocho Rios. 974-2333
JAMAICA INN
Beautiful atmosphere. Dining by the sea. Continental cuisine. Excellent lunch buffets in High Season. Very English. Jacket & tie for at dinner. Ask to see the Churchill suite. Expensive. 974-2514.
MS T’S
Excellent local style restaurant. Very popular. A good place to try authentic Jamaican dishes. Main Street, Ocho Rios. 795-0099
PASSAGE TO INDIA
Good Indian food. Upstairs Soni Plaza, Ocho Rios. Take-out available. 975-3182.
SCOTCHIE’S
Best Jerk on the Island. Hugely popular lunch stop. Jerk Chicken, Pork, Fish, Ribs, Sausage. Nice bar. Drax Hall, St Ann. 794-9457
THE RUINS
Average food but beautiful setting with natural waterfall. Worth a visit. Chinese menu best. Prices moderate to high. 974-2789.
TOSCANINI
Excellent Italian restaurant at Harmony Hall. Great food, good value. Casual. Harmony Hall, Oracabesa. 975-4785
Casual Dining
Mongoose Restaurant and Lounge
The Mongoose Restaurant and Lounge is an open air and lively spot on Main Street Ocho Rios. They serve primarily Jamaican dishes – their stew peas and oxtail are among the best in Ocho Rios. If you want lighter options, you can try their burgers, pizzas or grilled fish sandwiches. Mongoose is open between 9 am and 1 pm daily.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Ocho Rios
Island music guides you toward a fun-filled day of sun-drenched Caribbean entertainment. Here, everyone is a local, chilling, and hanging out long after the sunset.
You’ll live the island dream as you jet down the 100-foot slide into our sparkling pool–just a few strokes away from a cold drink and a warm smile at our celebrated swim-up bar. And nothing’s better than unwinding in our rooftop hot tub after enjoying a delicious Margaritaville Caribbean meal–just what the doctor ordered
Scotchie’s
Ocho Rios Village Jerk Center
Mother’s & Juci Patties
If you just want to grab something quickly and go, Juici Patties is a great option. They have two locations in Ocho Rios serving the best local patties. You can get chicken patties, beef patties, vegetable patties, fish patties served with coco bread which is a tasty Jamaican bread. Juicy patties also serve local pastries such as carrot cakes, banana bread among other delicious treats. The opening hours are 8 am to 7 pm daily.
If you are staying at Jamaica Villa Serenity vacation rental most of these awesome restaurants are within 8 minutes in Ocho Rios.
OK… I need to fess up. I lied. It’s not actually the TOP 10 LIST because I needed to add our favorites, so it’s really a TOP 11 LIST. You’ll forgive me, right?
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These are some of best dining options available in Ocho Rios Jamaica, so go out and enjoy some of these alluring restaurants when next you are in Ocho Rios.