Guidebook for Montego Bay
Food Scene
Scotchies Jerk
Best Jamaican Restaurant, Jerk Pork, Jerk Chicken
Fancy restaurant with traditional Jamaican cuisine as well as international. They do live music sometimes.
250 locals recommend
Pier One
Fancy restaurant with traditional Jamaican cuisine as well as international. They do live music sometimes.
Luminous Lagoon, a tour on a boat + swimming in glowing waters (plankton). 25 USD per person, open from 6 pm, last boat at 8.30 pm.
124 locals recommend
Glistening Waters Restaurant and Marina
A1 Luminous Lagoon, a tour on a boat + swimming in glowing waters (plankton). 25 USD per person, open from 6 pm, last boat at 8.30 pm.
Evita's Italian Restaurant
Great Italian Restaurant
The best Sea Food restaurant around Montego Bay. Good for freshly cooked fish and lobsters (if there is season for them). Meals cost around 20-30 USD per person.
26 locals recommend
Far Out Fish Hut & Beer Joint
The best Sea Food restaurant around Montego Bay. Good for freshly cooked fish and lobsters (if there is season for them). Meals cost around 20-30 USD per person.
The Pork Pit
27 Gloucester AveWest Indian curries, escoveitched fish, jerk chicken, stewed peas, oxtail & more.
Family owned & operated & serving only the freshest, truly Jamaican home-style dishes to Montego Bay patrons for almost 50 years. "This is where the locals eat".
Centrally located on the Mo'Bay Hip-Strip with a view overlooking the park & the sea.
140 locals recommend
The Pelican Grill
Gloucester AvenueWest Indian curries, escoveitched fish, jerk chicken, stewed peas, oxtail & more.
Family owned & operated & serving only the freshest, truly Jamaican home-style dishes to Montego Bay patrons for almost 50 years. "This is where the locals eat".
Centrally located on the Mo'Bay Hip-Strip with a view overlooking the park & the sea.
Moored in the calm waters of the Montego Bay Marine Park Fish Sanctuary, The HouseBoat Grill offers a unique setting for an intimate, one of a kind dining experience. Enjoy dinner downstairs in our cozy dining room, upstairs on our upper deck under the stars, or waterside to be entertained by our nightly aquatic ballet performed by snook & tarpon game fish. The HouseBoat Grill features a constantly evolving fusion menu created by internationally trained Chef Rich Nurse. Come casually elegant. Heels not recommended.
115 locals recommend
House Boat Grill Restaurant
Alice Eldemire DriveMoored in the calm waters of the Montego Bay Marine Park Fish Sanctuary, The HouseBoat Grill offers a unique setting for an intimate, one of a kind dining experience. Enjoy dinner downstairs in our cozy dining room, upstairs on our upper deck under the stars, or waterside to be entertained by our nightly aquatic ballet performed by snook & tarpon game fish. The HouseBoat Grill features a constantly evolving fusion menu created by internationally trained Chef Rich Nurse. Come casually elegant. Heels not recommended.
Seaside Dining Overlooking The Bay.
Executive Chef Robbie Joseph brings more than 35 years of culinary experience to his Montego Bay, Jamaica-based SEAHORSE GRILL restaurant & bar.
Specializing in world class, global cuisine with a twist of West Indian flare.
Fresh seafood, steaks, pasta’s & local Jamaican favourites encompass the menu along with traditional tasty burgers, salads, soups & sandwiches.
Combine this simply great food with the outstanding sea views from the open air dining deck & the fantastic, casually elegant ambiance of the legendary Montego Bay Yacht Club marina & you have……an experience you won’t soon forget.
10 locals recommend
Robbie Joseph's Seahorse Grill
Seaside Dining Overlooking The Bay.
Executive Chef Robbie Joseph brings more than 35 years of culinary experience to his Montego Bay, Jamaica-based SEAHORSE GRILL restaurant & bar.
Specializing in world class, global cuisine with a twist of West Indian flare.
Fresh seafood, steaks, pasta’s & local Jamaican favourites encompass the menu along with traditional tasty burgers, salads, soups & sandwiches.
Combine this simply great food with the outstanding sea views from the open air dining deck & the fantastic, casually elegant ambiance of the legendary Montego Bay Yacht Club marina & you have……an experience you won’t soon forget.
Featuring al fresco dining, the Seagrape Terrace is known for its wide selection of dishes and international cuisine.
Regarded as one of the best outdoor dining locations in Jamaica, this restaurant is also popular among guests for its diverse breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Enjoy internationally-themed buffets or choose from our extensive a-la-carte menu.
The Seagrape Terrace comes to life in the evenings with nightly entertainment.
Seagrape Terrace Restaurant
Featuring al fresco dining, the Seagrape Terrace is known for its wide selection of dishes and international cuisine.
Regarded as one of the best outdoor dining locations in Jamaica, this restaurant is also popular among guests for its diverse breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Enjoy internationally-themed buffets or choose from our extensive a-la-carte menu.
The Seagrape Terrace comes to life in the evenings with nightly entertainment.
All Seafood restaurant with an amazing bar and first class dinning facility. Simply awesome
Drunken Squid Restaurant and Bar
All Seafood restaurant with an amazing bar and first class dinning facility. Simply awesome
Jerk pork, chicken and seafood in a relaxing oasis by the sea. Open everyday, 1pm -11pm
6 locals recommend
smokeez by the sea
Jerk pork, chicken and seafood in a relaxing oasis by the sea. Open everyday, 1pm -11pm
Round Hill enchants guests and tempts palates with an abundance of dining pleasures. Our James Beard award-winning Executive Chef, Martin Maginley, and his talented team showcase the finest local ingredients in a variety of custom-crafted dishes inspired by Jamaica's bounty and the cultural influences that continually evolve the palate of this region. Recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” in 2014, Round Hill’s impressive and eclectic wine list compliments the modern Caribbean cuisine featured throughout our dining venues.
Celebrating award-winning chef Martin Maginley’s philosophy of ‘Light Clean Caribbean Cuisine’.
Round Hill Dining Room
Round Hill enchants guests and tempts palates with an abundance of dining pleasures. Our James Beard award-winning Executive Chef, Martin Maginley, and his talented team showcase the finest local ingredients in a variety of custom-crafted dishes inspired by Jamaica's bounty and the cultural influences that continually evolve the palate of this region. Recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” in 2014, Round Hill’s impressive and eclectic wine list compliments the modern Caribbean cuisine featured throughout our dining venues.
Celebrating award-winning chef Martin Maginley’s philosophy of ‘Light Clean Caribbean Cuisine’.
Drinks & Nightlife
Margaritaville After Dark Nightclub Experience
Jimmy Cliff BoulevardOn the Hip Strip by the Water
Rick's Cafe
West End RoadCliff Diving, Beautiful Sunsets
Parks & Nature
Dunn's River Falls and Park
Main StreetNatural Beauty
Best beach in Montego Bay. There is an entrance fee: 600 JMD (about 5 USD) per adult, 300 JMD per child.
185 locals recommend
Doctor's Cave Beach
Best beach in Montego Bay. There is an entrance fee: 600 JMD (about 5 USD) per adult, 300 JMD per child.
Blue Mountains
Green Grotto Caves
Main StreetTop 1 waterfall in Jamaica. Why? Because it's absolutely stunning with the little lake at the bottom and waterfalls not only over the cliff, but also inside the cave, which is hidden behind the waterfall! On top of the waterfall you can climb through some grotto and see moss, which looks very pre-historic. If you have the chance to visit this part of the island - don't miss this site! Only 10 USD entrance fee.
26 locals recommend
Reach Falls
Reach FallsTop 1 waterfall in Jamaica. Why? Because it's absolutely stunning with the little lake at the bottom and waterfalls not only over the cliff, but also inside the cave, which is hidden behind the waterfall! On top of the waterfall you can climb through some grotto and see moss, which looks very pre-historic. If you have the chance to visit this part of the island - don't miss this site! Only 10 USD entrance fee.
Stunning tour through the rainforest on a bamboo raft. The tour takes 1.30 hours, costs 60 USD per raft (can hold 2 people). 15 mins drive from Calypso Villa. Open from 9 am to 4 pm.
122 locals recommend
Martha Brae Rafting Village
Stunning tour through the rainforest on a bamboo raft. The tour takes 1.30 hours, costs 60 USD per raft (can hold 2 people). 15 mins drive from Calypso Villa. Open from 9 am to 4 pm.
Somerset Falls
Shaw Park Botanical Gardens
James AvenueNavy Island
A great day out, you can bring your picnic and enjoy the waterfalls, ziplining and beautiful scenery! Price of entry is usually $20 US or so.
181 locals recommend
YS Falls
A great day out, you can bring your picnic and enjoy the waterfalls, ziplining and beautiful scenery! Price of entry is usually $20 US or so.
Everything Else
Dunn's River Falls and Park
Main StreetNatural Beauty
Rick's Cafe
West End RoadCliff Diving, Beautiful Sunsets
The Shoppes at Rose Hall
The Shoppes at Rose Hall
Green Grotto Caves
Main StreetTop 1 waterfall in Jamaica. Why? Because it's absolutely stunning with the little lake at the bottom and waterfalls not only over the cliff, but also inside the cave, which is hidden behind the waterfall! On top of the waterfall you can climb through some grotto and see moss, which looks very pre-historic. If you have the chance to visit this part of the island - don't miss this site! Only 10 USD entrance fee.
26 locals recommend
Reach Falls
Reach FallsTop 1 waterfall in Jamaica. Why? Because it's absolutely stunning with the little lake at the bottom and waterfalls not only over the cliff, but also inside the cave, which is hidden behind the waterfall! On top of the waterfall you can climb through some grotto and see moss, which looks very pre-historic. If you have the chance to visit this part of the island - don't miss this site! Only 10 USD entrance fee.
Stunning tour through the rainforest on a bamboo raft. The tour takes 1.30 hours, costs 60 USD per raft (can hold 2 people). 15 mins drive from Calypso Villa. Open from 9 am to 4 pm.
122 locals recommend
Martha Brae Rafting Village
Stunning tour through the rainforest on a bamboo raft. The tour takes 1.30 hours, costs 60 USD per raft (can hold 2 people). 15 mins drive from Calypso Villa. Open from 9 am to 4 pm.
Shaw Park Botanical Gardens
James AvenueWhite Witch Golf Course
Rose Hall RoadLess than 5 mins drive.
West Indian curries, escoveitched fish, jerk chicken, stewed peas, oxtail & more.
Family owned & operated & serving only the freshest, truly Jamaican home-style dishes to Montego Bay patrons for almost 50 years. "This is where the locals eat".
Centrally located on the Mo'Bay Hip-Strip with a view overlooking the park & the sea.
140 locals recommend
The Pelican Grill
Gloucester AvenueWest Indian curries, escoveitched fish, jerk chicken, stewed peas, oxtail & more.
Family owned & operated & serving only the freshest, truly Jamaican home-style dishes to Montego Bay patrons for almost 50 years. "This is where the locals eat".
Centrally located on the Mo'Bay Hip-Strip with a view overlooking the park & the sea.
Marguerite had a passion for cooking. A love of sharing her eclectic recipes inspired her to open Marguerite’s Seafood by the Sea in 1956. The quaint seaside restaurant quickly established a reputation for serving creative seafood recipes with unique ingredients.
As the restaurant gained popularity it became known as a celebrated Montego Bay gathering spot. When Marguerite decided to pass on her legacy, entrepreneurs vied to be part of the magic. Over the years Marguerites has been owned by a succession of expatriates including a US Senator, and continues to be the preferred destination of business professionals, diplomats, actors and entertainers from Jamaica
30 locals recommend
Marguerite's
Marguerite had a passion for cooking. A love of sharing her eclectic recipes inspired her to open Marguerite’s Seafood by the Sea in 1956. The quaint seaside restaurant quickly established a reputation for serving creative seafood recipes with unique ingredients.
As the restaurant gained popularity it became known as a celebrated Montego Bay gathering spot. When Marguerite decided to pass on her legacy, entrepreneurs vied to be part of the magic. Over the years Marguerites has been owned by a succession of expatriates including a US Senator, and continues to be the preferred destination of business professionals, diplomats, actors and entertainers from Jamaica
Marguerite had a passion for cooking. A love of sharing her eclectic recipes inspired her to open Marguerite’s Seafood by the Sea in 1956. The quaint seaside restaurant quickly established a reputation for serving creative seafood recipes with unique ingredients.
As the restaurant gained popularity it became known as a celebrated Montego Bay gathering spot. When Marguerite decided to pass on her legacy, entrepreneurs vied to be part of the magic. Over the years Marguerites has been owned by a succession of expatriates including a US Senator, and continues to be the preferred destination of business professionals, diplomats, actors and entertainers from Jamaica
30 locals recommend
Marguerite's
Marguerite had a passion for cooking. A love of sharing her eclectic recipes inspired her to open Marguerite’s Seafood by the Sea in 1956. The quaint seaside restaurant quickly established a reputation for serving creative seafood recipes with unique ingredients.
As the restaurant gained popularity it became known as a celebrated Montego Bay gathering spot. When Marguerite decided to pass on her legacy, entrepreneurs vied to be part of the magic. Over the years Marguerites has been owned by a succession of expatriates including a US Senator, and continues to be the preferred destination of business professionals, diplomats, actors and entertainers from Jamaica
Moored in the calm waters of the Montego Bay Marine Park Fish Sanctuary, The HouseBoat Grill offers a unique setting for an intimate, one of a kind dining experience. Enjoy dinner downstairs in our cozy dining room, upstairs on our upper deck under the stars, or waterside to be entertained by our nightly aquatic ballet performed by snook & tarpon game fish. The HouseBoat Grill features a constantly evolving fusion menu created by internationally trained Chef Rich Nurse. Come casually elegant. Heels not recommended.
115 locals recommend
House Boat Grill Restaurant
Alice Eldemire DriveMoored in the calm waters of the Montego Bay Marine Park Fish Sanctuary, The HouseBoat Grill offers a unique setting for an intimate, one of a kind dining experience. Enjoy dinner downstairs in our cozy dining room, upstairs on our upper deck under the stars, or waterside to be entertained by our nightly aquatic ballet performed by snook & tarpon game fish. The HouseBoat Grill features a constantly evolving fusion menu created by internationally trained Chef Rich Nurse. Come casually elegant. Heels not recommended.
Seaside Dining Overlooking The Bay.
Executive Chef Robbie Joseph brings more than 35 years of culinary experience to his Montego Bay, Jamaica-based SEAHORSE GRILL restaurant & bar.
Specializing in world class, global cuisine with a twist of West Indian flare.
Fresh seafood, steaks, pasta’s & local Jamaican favourites encompass the menu along with traditional tasty burgers, salads, soups & sandwiches.
Combine this simply great food with the outstanding sea views from the open air dining deck & the fantastic, casually elegant ambiance of the legendary Montego Bay Yacht Club marina & you have……an experience you won’t soon forget.
10 locals recommend
Robbie Joseph's Seahorse Grill
Seaside Dining Overlooking The Bay.
Executive Chef Robbie Joseph brings more than 35 years of culinary experience to his Montego Bay, Jamaica-based SEAHORSE GRILL restaurant & bar.
Specializing in world class, global cuisine with a twist of West Indian flare.
Fresh seafood, steaks, pasta’s & local Jamaican favourites encompass the menu along with traditional tasty burgers, salads, soups & sandwiches.
Combine this simply great food with the outstanding sea views from the open air dining deck & the fantastic, casually elegant ambiance of the legendary Montego Bay Yacht Club marina & you have……an experience you won’t soon forget.
Featuring al fresco dining, the Seagrape Terrace is known for its wide selection of dishes and international cuisine.
Regarded as one of the best outdoor dining locations in Jamaica, this restaurant is also popular among guests for its diverse breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Enjoy internationally-themed buffets or choose from our extensive a-la-carte menu.
The Seagrape Terrace comes to life in the evenings with nightly entertainment.
Seagrape Terrace Restaurant
Featuring al fresco dining, the Seagrape Terrace is known for its wide selection of dishes and international cuisine.
Regarded as one of the best outdoor dining locations in Jamaica, this restaurant is also popular among guests for its diverse breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Enjoy internationally-themed buffets or choose from our extensive a-la-carte menu.
The Seagrape Terrace comes to life in the evenings with nightly entertainment.
Jerk pork, chicken and seafood in a relaxing oasis by the sea. Open everyday, 1pm -11pm
6 locals recommend
smokeez by the sea
Jerk pork, chicken and seafood in a relaxing oasis by the sea. Open everyday, 1pm -11pm
Round Hill enchants guests and tempts palates with an abundance of dining pleasures. Our James Beard award-winning Executive Chef, Martin Maginley, and his talented team showcase the finest local ingredients in a variety of custom-crafted dishes inspired by Jamaica's bounty and the cultural influences that continually evolve the palate of this region. Recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” in 2014, Round Hill’s impressive and eclectic wine list compliments the modern Caribbean cuisine featured throughout our dining venues.
Celebrating award-winning chef Martin Maginley’s philosophy of ‘Light Clean Caribbean Cuisine’.
Round Hill Dining Room
Round Hill enchants guests and tempts palates with an abundance of dining pleasures. Our James Beard award-winning Executive Chef, Martin Maginley, and his talented team showcase the finest local ingredients in a variety of custom-crafted dishes inspired by Jamaica's bounty and the cultural influences that continually evolve the palate of this region. Recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” in 2014, Round Hill’s impressive and eclectic wine list compliments the modern Caribbean cuisine featured throughout our dining venues.
Celebrating award-winning chef Martin Maginley’s philosophy of ‘Light Clean Caribbean Cuisine’.
Arts & Culture
Rose Hall Great House
Rose Hall RoadPlantation House
Bob Marley Museum
56 Hope RoadPort Royal
Pirates of the Caribbean
Greenwood Great House
Greenwood AvenuePlantation House
Sightseeing
Sam Sharpe Square
Historic Buildings, Statue of Sam Sharpe National Hero
Negril
Best Beaches in Jamaica.
Shopping
Several restaurants. - Mystic India, Indian cuisine, delicious food, a bit pricey, but worth it. Best for lunch or dinner. - Chinese restaurant - Ice-cream shop - Coffee shop, sandwiches SHOPPING: - supermarket, - pharmacy, - souvenir stores etc. CURRENCY EXCHANGE place, located in Western Union store.
77 locals recommend
Whitter Village Shopping Mall
1091 Morgan RdSeveral restaurants. - Mystic India, Indian cuisine, delicious food, a bit pricey, but worth it. Best for lunch or dinner. - Chinese restaurant - Ice-cream shop - Coffee shop, sandwiches SHOPPING: - supermarket, - pharmacy, - souvenir stores etc. CURRENCY EXCHANGE place, located in Western Union store.
This shopping center has tons of souvenir shops and also a beauty supply. Across the street is a bigger shopping center with a grocery store, pharmacy, clothing shops, restaurants and ice cream shop!
39 locals recommend
Blue Diamond Shopping Mall
This shopping center has tons of souvenir shops and also a beauty supply. Across the street is a bigger shopping center with a grocery store, pharmacy, clothing shops, restaurants and ice cream shop!