Andrew's Guidebook
Food scene
Great local cuisine, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. We stop by for our fix of JA cuisine and flavors when in Ocho Rios (Ochi)
152 locals recommend
Miss T's Kitchen
65 Main StGreat local cuisine, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. We stop by for our fix of JA cuisine and flavors when in Ocho Rios (Ochi)
Passage To India
2 Turtle Beach RoadA melting pot of flavors
Authentic jerk. Great place to catch a quick bite to and from Montego Bay (Mo Bay) airport.
187 locals recommend
Scotchies Drax Hall
Authentic jerk. Great place to catch a quick bite to and from Montego Bay (Mo Bay) airport.
Extensive wine list and great food. Great place to be seen In Kingston. Also has a location in Montego Bay (Mo Bay)
66 locals recommend
Uncorked!
6 Barbican RdExtensive wine list and great food. Great place to be seen In Kingston. Also has a location in Montego Bay (Mo Bay)
Taurus Garden Chinese Restaurant
Barbican RoadGood value
Rick's Cafe
West End RoadAmazing location for taking in sunsets
Where Kingstonians go for their fish fix. Ask for Ms. May’s...a family run restaurant in a rustic setting
Hellshire
Where Kingstonians go for their fish fix. Ask for Ms. May’s...a family run restaurant in a rustic setting
Traveling along the South Coast - worth a visit.
49 locals recommend
Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Traveling along the South Coast - worth a visit.
Floyd's Pelican Bar
Located on the South Coast...Off the beaten path
Cellar 8
Great scotch selection as well as lounge atmosphere
Treasure Beach
Idyllic chill spot!!!
Spring Garden Cafe & Seafood Grill
Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service
Pepper Thyme
152-158 Constant Spring RdIn Kingston and need your jerk fix - stop by
Name aptly describes atmosphere. Ask for Mark/ Courtney and tell them Andrew/ Karen recommended.
15 locals recommend
CHILLIN’ Restaurant and Bar
3 Musgrave AvenueName aptly describes atmosphere. Ask for Mark/ Courtney and tell them Andrew/ Karen recommended.
A perfect vantage point for sipping blue mountain coffee, while overlooking Kingston. Another perspective to sun and sand
37 locals recommend
Café Blue - Irish Town
B1A perfect vantage point for sipping blue mountain coffee, while overlooking Kingston. Another perspective to sun and sand
Stush in the Bush
111 Bamboo WayFarm to table experience - JA Style. Great for groups
Should you venture to Kingston. Stop by for good Indian food in a warm setting
38 locals recommend
Nirvanna Restaurant Lady Musgrave
80 Lady Musgrave RdShould you venture to Kingston. Stop by for good Indian food in a warm setting
Beach
A stones throw from apt. Ideal for an easy vibe and doing something different
62 locals recommend
Bamboo Blu
Mammee Bay RoadA stones throw from apt. Ideal for an easy vibe and doing something different
Reggae Beach
A hop, skip and jump from apt.
Located in Portland (Portie). One of our favorite spots - great for chillin with a few beers!!!!!
73 locals recommend
Frenchman's Cove Beach
Located in Portland (Portie). One of our favorite spots - great for chillin with a few beers!!!!!
Spent many summers at DCB. Still one of the best beaches in JA.
185 locals recommend
Doctor's Cave Beach
Spent many summers at DCB. Still one of the best beaches in JA.
Pearly Beach
Puerto Seco Beach
Number of attractions
Attraction
Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
Belmont RoadWho doesn’t want to swim with dolphins?
Mystic Mountain, Rainforest Adventures
For the adventurous type!!!
One of JA’s most visited and featured attractions...test your climbing skills!!!!!
800 locals recommend
Dunn's River Falls and Park
Main StreetOne of JA’s most visited and featured attractions...test your climbing skills!!!!!
On the South Coast. Visit for the adventure, then stop by Little Ochie for sea food experience
61 locals recommend
Black River Safari / J.Charles Swaby
On the South Coast. Visit for the adventure, then stop by Little Ochie for sea food experience
Appleton Estate
B 6Home of world class Appleton rum!!!
Bob Marley Museum
56 Hope RoadVisit the home of JA’s Icon!!!
Rafter's Rest (Rio Grande Rafting)
Time slows down
Lethe
Away from the hustle and bustle - quiet reprieve
Shopping Centers
Local shopping malls that offers a range of shops as well as dining options
Island Village
Whitter Village Shopping Mall
1091 Morgan RdCity advice
Getting around
Getting around
Public transportation system will take some understanding. Therefore, recommend renting car for convenience as well as flexibility.
Book before you go
Visiting during Xmas Season
Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s days are public holidays and therefore most businesses may be closed. Book tours, restaurants, rental car in advance.
Useful phrases
Local lingo for popular towns
Montego Bay - “Mobay” or “Bay”. Ocho Rios - “Ochi”. Portland/ Port Antonio - “Portie”. Kingston - “Town”. Savana La Mar - “Sav”