Awaken your senses in Jamaica with a food tour of the island.

From smoky pan meat, patties and soup available along the major roadways, to fancy five-star dining options up in the hills, Jamaica offers an incredible gastronomic experience in every town.

And there is a variety of dining options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. 

It's no wonder eating Jamaican food is a popular bucket list item for travelers.

So, if a Jamaican food tour happens to be on your bucket list, here are nine Jamaican restaurants you must visit before you die.



Floyd's Pelican Bar, Treasure Beach

The thatch roof and driftwood deck at Floyd's Pelican Bar may act as a laid-back disguise for this top-tier seafood restaurant and bar on the water.

It's located a quarter of a mile off Jamaica's south coast and serves up the best lobster, shrimp, conch, steamed, fried, and curried fish plates you will ever devour.

Hop onto a wooden stump, ask the bartender for a cold Red Stripe, and gaze out at the dreamy view across the sea. 

Pier One, Montego Bay

It's possibly the only seaside restaurant in Montego Bay where you can enjoy a live entertainment show while having lunch and dinner.

Pier One captures the vibrant life of Jamaica's second city with its diverse musical showcase, pop-up fashion shows, and of course its menu of savory, sweet, and umami Jamaican and international meals. 



Evita's Italian Restaurant, Ocho Rios

One of the treasures of the town of Ocho Rios is the diversity of its restaurant options.

You can sample dishes from people of various nationalities. Case in point, Evita's Italian restaurant.

Take a gastronomic visit to Italy at Evita's Italian restaurant perched on a hillside overlooking the gorgeous Ocho Rios Bay. 

Choose from a long line of pasta and seasonal seafood dishes that the chefs have infused with authentic Jamaican ingredients to give their local guests some familiarity in taste. 

Miss T's Kitchen, Ocho Rios

If you're seeking homestyle Jamaican cooking, Miss T's Kitchen is the best place to be. The nostalgic ambiance will give returning Jamaicans to the island a feeling of familiarity.

It feels like having lunch or dinner on a typical day at grandma's house.

From flavorful Jamaican red peas soup to the spicy curried goat or escovitch fish, you'll be licking the plate!

The Blue Mahoe Restaurant & Bar, Negril

When you get tired of the typical hamburger, fried chicken, and french fries available at most of the small eateries in Negril, visit The Blue Mahoe Restaurant and Bar at Ocean Cliff Hotel.

It's a five-star, farm-to-table foodie experience worth every dime.

Treat your taste buds to a menu of farm-fresh, international, and Jamaican dishes including Scotch Bonnet Curried Chicken, The Fisherman's Conch, and the famous Jamaican platter that includes a balanced mix of brown stew chicken, curried goat, and oxtail with servings of rice and peas and bammy. 


Stush in the Bush, Freehill, Saint Ann's Bay

Maybe you've worked up an appetite for al fresco dining. Take it up a notch and visit Stush in the Bush.

The farm-to-table restaurant experience is located 45 minutes away from the town of Ocho Rios. It's best to make this trip as a group as each booking requires no less than 10 people.

You and your group will be satisfied with a day of sampling farm-fresh vegetarian and vegan dishes which may leave you second-guessing your love for meat.

Additionally, the friendly hosts Lisa and Chris will invite your group to tour the farm on the property in between meals. 


Chillitos Jamexican, Kingston

Never been to Mexico? You can find the Jamaican version of this Latin American mainland in Kingston.

Chillitos will introduce your palate to the savory tastes of traditional Mexican dishes with the use of Jamaican ingredients. 

It's a casual eatery so feel free to dress down and prepare for a feast. 


Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records, Kingston and Montego Bay

Discover the food that fueled Usain's sprint superpower at this eatery in Kingston and Montego Bay.

Serving a balance of international and Jamaican dishes, you may find a few celebrities here enjoying meals that Usain Bolt grew up eating.

The restaurant has a decent variety of menu items including dishes for vegetarians and a menu for young, future track stars. 

The Rasta Pasta at Tracks is said to be a crowd favorite. 


Make a trip to these nine Jamaican restaurants for memorable foodie experiences.