Akbar

11 Holborn Rd
Kingston
Phone 876/926-3480

Jamaica Touristboard:

Fine indian cuisine
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Frommers:

This is the best Indian restaurant in Kingston. It consists of four dining rooms, each outfitted in earth tones with touches of mint green. Don't overlook the possibility of a meal in the Moghul-style garden, within earshot of a splashing fountain. Menu items are rich with the seasonings of the East, with seafood, vegetarian, lamb, beef, and chicken dishes, as well as a selection of exotic breads. Specific and stellar examples include Chicken Moghlai cooked in cream sauce with nuts and egg butter; mutton in a spicy sauce; and beef Akbar-one of the most justifiably popular house specialties, skewered and flavored with herbs.

Alexander's

85 Knutsford Blvd In the Courtleigh Hotel, Around Town Phone 876/968-6339 Website

Jamaica Touristboard:

The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites offers an exciting experience in dining and relaxation. Welcome to the award-winning Alexander’s.

Alexander’s, set discretely just right of the lobby, the location is ideal, you may choose to dine under the stars or savour the air-conditioned comfort of the interior.

The décor is soft, with a tropical feel, ensuring a visit to Alexander’s will please your eyes and taste buds. Alexander’s is great for a relaxing lunch or dinner. The menu is intriguing combining tender beef, succulent pork, poultry, fresh seafood and pastas in specialty sauces geared to please even the most discerning palate. Besides the regular menu, daily Chef specials allow the diner a variety of options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Frommers:

This is the showplace dining room of one of Kingston's top hotels, and as such, it often attracts business meetings, government delegations, and international travelers who appreciate its good service and culinary savvy. Within a setting inspired by the Jamaican sugar plantations of the 1800s, with muted tropical colors and a view that overlooks the hotel's swimming pool, you can order such starters as smoked marlin or Caribbean crab backs, then move to sirloin steaks; medallions of beef with grilled tomatoes; or filets of pork with brandy, mustard, and cream sauce. After your dinner, consider a drink in the hotel's bar/lounge, Mingles.

Angelo's

Shop 5, 141B Constant Spring Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 905 3001

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This is a take-out restaurant that offers a variety of local dishes. There is a special menu every day, always featuring something new and innovative, while the growing clientele often takes advantage of the prompt delivery service. Phone in your order in advance to minimize the waiting period. When you place an order the receptionist will hastily mention the wide variety of home made juices available.

Boon Hall Oasis

Stony Hill, St. Andrew, Around Town
Phone 876/942-3064

Frommers:

Down a series of pathways and steps carved into a remote hillside outside the city, this place serves Sunday brunch only beneath galvanized metal roofs in a series of dining pavilions, all within a garden. Well-prepared menu items include filet of red snapper with brown sauce or a vinegar-based escoveitch (marinated fish); three different preparations of shrimp (including one flambéed in honey-flavored rum sauce); and three different preparations of chicken. Art exhibitions and poetry readings sometimes take place here.

Boston Jerk Centre

51 Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 927 6241

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Located directly opposite the Governor General's residence and just up the road from the Prime Minister's office, this jerk joint serves the best of the Jamaican specialty. The shop is not intimidated by its prestigious neighbours, and its trademark sign hangs proudly. The kitchen crew here has perfected the old art of preparing pork and chicken, and it offers Kingston an irresistible alternative to traditional quick-serve restaurants. Beverage options include soft drinks and juices; no alcohol is served.

Bullseye Steak House

57 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston 5
New Kingston
Kingston
Tel:876-96008724

Jamaica Touristboard:

Great Steaks
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Cassons English Pub

1D Braemar Avenue
New Kingston
Tel:876-927-7114
Fax:876-978-7193

Jamaica Touristboard:

Cosy casual dining and pub fare in the heart of the New Kingston business district. Cassons is good griends, great brews and soft lights. Join us!

Cabin (on the Sea)

Port Royal
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Port Royal
+1 876 967 8051

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This is another reason for traveling to the historic, peaceful ruins of Port Royal. It sits perched on the edge of the sea, making a picture-perfect setting from which to enjoy great seafood. The décor is nautical and cozy. The menu features seafood, including fish tea, fry fish and bammy dressed in onions and pepper, as well as steamed fish with okra and crackers. If it's an evening with that special person, an outing with family and friends or just a personal getaway, it will be well worth the drive.

Chasers Cafe

29 Barbican Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 978 5776

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Located on the outskirts of Liguanea, this quiet lunch spot becomes a hotbed of activity at night. There is no cover charge, and patrons can choose between sitting in the lush garden restaurant or at the bar. There is an open-air dance floor and a resident disco that offers great music. Local dishes and cafe munchies fill the menu. Tropical fruit drinks, wines and natural juices are all competitively priced. Surrounded by lush green plants that hide guests from unsuspecting passers-by, this an ideal place for secluded relaxation.

Chelsea Jerk Centre

7 Chelsea Avenue
Near the New Kingston Shopping Centre
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 926 6322

Jamaica Touristboard:

Authentic Jerk meats and Jamaica cuisine available.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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It is easy to find this restaurant based on its central location. The dining area is simply furnished, and the atmosphere is perfumed by the unmistakable odor of jerked chicken and jerked pork. Chelsea has perfected the age-old Jamaican technique of preparing chicken and pork on a special grill. The meat is pre-seasoned with a combination of herbs and spices to give a distinctive taste. The meat is served with bread or festivals, made from flour, cornmeal and sugar. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

Frommers:

This is the city's most popular purveyor of jerked meats. Set in a low-slung angular concrete building, it offers food to take out or eat in a comfortably battered dining area. Although no formal appetizers are served, you might order a side portion of what the scrawled-on chalkboard refers to as "festival" (fried cornmeal dumplings). The best bargain is Chelsea's Special: rice, peas, and vegetables, plus jerked pork or chicken. Remember to order the various components of your meal at different kiosks in the huge hall; oxtail, stewed fish, and beer are also available.

Chinos

Entrepreneurial Centre, University of Technology
237 Old Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston

Frommers:

For mouth-watering food and excellent service, this is the place. One meal here and you'll know why it's owners are popular caterers, as well as restaurateurs. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing. The student population adds a life to this restaurant. Menu specialties include Lemon Chicken, chicken with cashews and fish in black bean sauce.Ample drink options are reasonably priced for the student population.Chino's caters to weddings, office parties and any other event where memorable food is desired.It also offers food services to concessionaires, businesses and schools.

CoCo Loco

Belmont Road
New Kingston
Kingston

Jamaica Touristboard:

Bar and lounge on the outskirts of New Kingston. In tune to the young and trendy.

Columbus Restaurant

81 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston
Tel:876-926-3690

Jamaica Touristboard:

Set sail on a culinary voyage of adventure on Santa Maria and make a stop in our Italian restaurant, the Columbus, located on the lobby floor. Many tasty delights await you. Opened for dinner from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. Reservation required.
Serving Dinner

Countryside Club

19-21 Eastwood Park Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 754 0750

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In the heart of Half Way Tree lies a garden littered with palms, trees and huts, creating a true country-style setting. This is the home of one of the city's hottest nightspots. It is not just a nightclub, however; it also has a restaurant, serving a wide range of the finest local dishes. There is a loyal clientele that hangs out at the bar almost every night, and it has become a popular venue for live entertainment. The facility can also be rented for special occasions.

Courtleigh Pool Bar & Terrace

85 Knutsford Boulevard
New Kingston
Kingston
Tel:876-929-9000
Fax:876-926-7744
Website

Jamaica Touristboard:

The Pool Bar and Terrace offers casual dining from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm daily. A great selection of light snakcs, pasta and sandwiches are available. Tuesday is Jerk, BBQ and Jive with live music, while Friday is the Poolside Grill. A must-do is the excellent suckling roast pig offered on Tuesday night only.
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Deli Works

Sovereign supermarket
Shop 1 Sovereign Centre, Liguanea
Kingston
Tel:876-927-4706

Jamaica Touristboard:

Ideally located in the Sovereign Superrmarket offering cold cuts, a wide selection of cheeses and hot meals, including rotisserie meats, and a variety of side orders.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Dringo's Sport Bar & Grill

54 Constant Spring Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 755 3342

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This is one spot that certainly combines great food with entertainment. For those who have never tasted the famous Jamaican jerked chicken and pork, this is a good place to start. Television sets allows the viewing of different sports as well as many arcade games which offer an enjoyable distraction. Better yet, why not have fun with a game of pool while being soothed by background music of varying genre. All this is offset by great ambience of a tropical flavour.

Eden Vegetarian

Shop 24, 13 Constant Spring Road
Kingston 10
Kingston
Tel:876-926-3051

Jamaica Touristboard:

Offering a wide variety of vegetarian meals including soy and natural juices.
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Four Seasons

18 Ruthven Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 926 8805
Fax: +1 876 929 5964

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This restaurant, located in the Hotel Four Seasons, has developed a strong reputation for its culinary delights. It is a destination highly favored for its lunchtime buffets and romantic dinners. The menu offers a pleasant combination of traditional Jamaican, Continental and German foods. At 5pm daily, the after-work crowd treks in to enjoy a bite or a cocktail in the poolside garden patio. A formal indoor dining room is also available. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are served.

Gaucho's Grill

20 South Ave
Kingston 10
Kingston
Tel:876-754-1380
Fax:876-906-7978

Jamaica Touristboard:

A great restaurant offering international cuisine including steaks, pasta dishes and sandwiches.
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Gloria's

5 Queen Street
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Port Royal
+1 876 967 8066

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One of the local favourites is a drive to Port Royal. Here you'll find Gloria's, home of delicious seafood. The dining area is completely outdoors; tables are set along the roadside in full view of the kitchen. The waves crashing on the rocks almost act as background music for the place. You may wish to try the delicious fish tea before the main course. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Grasshoppers

Shop B 213,
195 Constant Spring Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 941 3788

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On the outskirts of the city, this open-air facility is usually buzzing. The club offers a diverse nightlife experience, five nights of partying, games and food. There is a pool tournament every Wednesday, accompanied by Karaoke. On Thursdays, patrons are treated to music of the 70s and 80s. Fridays are designated as Ladies' Night, while Saturdays and Sundays are Party Night and Oldies Night respectively. Local dishes are available each evening, with the bar providing a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Grog Shoppe

Devon House
26 Hope Road, Kingston 10
Kingston
Tel:876-960-9730

Website

Jamaica Touristboard:

Located at the historic Devon House in the heart of Kingston.
Serving Jamaican food, sandwichs and continental cuisine.
Catering services available.
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Guilt Trip

Orchid Patch
20 Barbican Road, Kingston 6
Kingston
Tel:876-977-5130

Jamaica Touristboard:

An outdoor cafe and patissere serving nouvelle cuisine with a Jamaican twist. Located in a garden setting offering a relaxed atmosphere with the services of a formal restaurant.

Delectable desserts include fruit gateau's, tarts and cheesecakes.
You can't have just one. Available all day starting at 10:00a.m.

Habibi Latino Club and Restaurant 61 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 New Kingston Tel:876-960-5026 Fax:876-929-3862

Jamaica Touristboard:

Habibi Latino Club and Restaurant, is undoubtedly New Kingston’s newest talk of the town. The restaurant boasts a unique combination of Mediteraenean and Latin cuisines, and though open only eight weeks, has already made a name and reputation for its excellent tastes both in the menu and the ambiance.

Heather's

9 Haining Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 926 2826

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This spot in the heart of New Kingston is the place for home cooking. Even if Lebanese dishes and Lobster Thermidor are not what you would usually find in your Mom's kitchen, you will find it in this home. The ambiance and occasional live entertainment make it a worthy destination. It has a fully air-conditioned dining room, with a comfortable with a homey atmosphere. Or, if you want a romantic meal under the stars, opt to dine outdoors in the garden.

Frommers:

Loud, convivial, and sometimes boisterous, this establishment combines a popular singles bar with a somewhat more sedate restaurant. There's a massive mango tree thrusting its way skyward through a hole in the roof. Tasty menu items include grilled fish kabobs, sweet-and-sour fish, Cajun-style blackened fish, Heather's crab cakes, and Heather's special shrimp.

Horizon Room Restaurant & Bar

Norman Manley International Airport
Palisadoes
Kingston, JM

Frommers:

This restaurant has a distinctly tropical feel, with its green and white color scheme and comfortable wicker furniture. The view allows an observation of the planes taking off and landing. The variety of languages heard on any day is music to the ears. On the menu is just about anything you desire, be it seafood, chicken, pork chops or burgers. Traditional Jamaican meals, such as Ackee and Saltfish (the national dish) or Rice and Peas, are always on the menu. Try a natural fruit drink or alcoholic beverages at the bar.

Hot Pot Restaurant

2 Altamont Terrace
(Behind the Wyndham Hotel)
Kingston 5, Jamaica, West Indies
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 929 3906

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This is not just a place for local cuisine; it is a place where the food is cooked the Jamaican way. Traditional favourites are cooked with the efficiency and style that has made this outlet a hot favourite. Try the steamed fish and okra, curry goat and fried chicken served with yam and dumplings. The interior is decorated with rustic earth tones, giving the ambience of country living. Plants decorate the dining area, designed to offer privacy to customers.

Frommers:

Set within a short walk of both the Pegasus and Hilton hotels, this is a simple local restaurant with an animated crowd of regulars and straightforward, unfussy cuisine. Within a green-and-white interior, near a view of a modest garden, you can drink Red Stripe beer or rum drinks. The chefs are so good you'll want to hire them to cook for you, especially after you've tasted their garlic chicken, their ackee with salt fish, and their sweet-and-sour fish. The place stays open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner without interruption. The food is what you'd be served in a typical Jamaican home-nothing fancy, but satisfying and filling-and the prices are astonishingly low.

Indies Pub and Grill

8 Holborn Rd
Phone 876/920-5913

Frommers:

Indies, an informal neighborhood restaurant across the street from the Indies Hotel, was designed around a garden terrace. You can also dine in the inner rooms, haphazardly but pleasantly decorated with caribou horns, tortoise shells, half-timbered walls, an aquarium sometimes stocked with baby sharks, and even a Canadian moose head. There's a full sandwich menu at lunchtime. In the evening you can enjoy grilled lobster, fish and chips, barbecued chicken or pork, chicken Kiev, or roast beef. It's a little better than standard pub grub. Pizza is a specialty. A bottle of Red Stripe, the Jamaican national beer, is the beverage of choice here.

Island Grill

Shop 28, Twin Gate Plaza
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Island-wide
+1 876 920 5016

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This locally owned franchise is making inroads into the fast food market. Its attractive two-floor restaurant in Twin Gate Plaza is one of the few 24-hour fast food outlets in Kingston. The menu reflects a Jamaican flair, with delights such as callaloo rice, roast fish and jerked chicken. These meals are not complete without "festivals," a flour, cornmeal and sugar mixture fried with a hard brown crust. There are outlets in the Sovereign Shopping Centre, Spanish Town, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. They also have outlets in London and Miami.

Jade Garden

106 Hope Rd, Kingston 8
Phone 876/978-3476

Jamaica Touristboard:

Authentic Chinese cuisine in an extraordinary setting. Come and experience the bliss of amazing cuisine.
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Frommers:

The best Chinese restaurant in Kingston, Jade Garden serves well-prepared food in an elegant, formal setting. Chow mein and chop suey dishes are here, but ignore them to concentrate on the more challenging offerings. Beef with oyster sauce is delectable, as is the pork with ham choy. For unusual flavors, try Pi Paw bean curd with chopped Chinese sausage, shrimp, black mushrooms, and water chestnuts. Also excellent is Subgum War Bar, a combination of meats sautéed with Chinese vegetables and served on a sizzling-hot platter. Deep-fried prawns stuffed with prawn mousse and served in a garlic-butter sauce are excellent as well.

Jamrock Sports Bar & Grill

69 Knutsford Blvd
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 754 4032 / +1 876 754 4033
Fax: +1 876 754 4031

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Located on Kingston's premier "Hip Strip," this popular sports bar and restaurant is frequented by the who's who of the entertainment industry. This is a good choice for those in search of real Jamaican food, including the purely Jamaican nyamwich. The bar is a popular hangout for those who want to relax over a beer or just chat with friends after work. The quality atmosphere and people are what you'd expect from a typical sports bar with high stools, TV, loud rock music and game tables. A full bar is available.

KimChee Restaurant

15 Old Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston

Frommers:

The name of the restaurant translated from Korean to English means 'pickled cabbage.' It has been at its present location home for seven years, and is one of the few Korean/Japanese eateries around town.The food is excellent, whether you go oriental or Jamaican. A wide variety of oriental food such as Fried Rice (whether shrimp, chicken, vegetarian), Shrimp Chop Suey, and of course Jamaica favourites such as Fried Chicken and Peppered Steak is on the menu.Expect a mixed clientele when you visit. Parking available.

La Brasserie

81 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston
Tel:876-926-3690

Jamaica Touristboard:

Located on the lower lobby level by the poolside, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dining choices, serving everything from local to international dishes, gourmet to buffet. This 3 meal restaurant offers an informal atmosphere, but is transformed at nights into a romantic and elegant restaurant with candles emitting a soft glow.

Liguanea Jerk Centre

Shop 4, 115 Quarter Old Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 978 2282

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The is a recent addition to a growing list of "jerk centres," which have opened in Kingston. It is located in a small plaza in Matilda's Corner, Liguanea. The somewhat biased staff claims that they concoct the "best" jerked pork and chicken, using of a secret jerk seasoning prepared from local herbs and spices. The menu is quite extensive and offers a wider range of local dishes.

Lillian's

University of Technology
237 Old Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 927 1680

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Situated on the campus of the University of Technology, this restaurant is run by the Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management. Its chefs, waiters, waitresses are all students and are thus inclined to extra effort.It's a delight to dine on the balcony for views of the Sculpture Park with its magnificent works by some of the Caribbean's best. The decor consists of lots of wood and plants to give an outdoors feel. The food is varied although at times dessert choices are limited. The drink of the day is always some fruit drink from a local fruit such as melon or cucumber.

Mingles 85 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston Tel:876-929-9000 Fax:876-926-7744

Jamaica Touristboard:

The renowned Mingles Pub is a favourite for both locals and visitors, just ask any Kingstonian in the know. This upscale locale offers theme nights including Karaoke fun on Thursday, Friday night Escapade: dedicated to those who want to wind down after a busy week and Saturday night presents “Saturday Latin Mingle” with Latin dancing and tons of fun. A specialty Latin menu is also available. Try the now famous Mingles mini-platters…a great snack to have alone or share with friends.
Serving Dinner

Mother's

11 Half Way Tree Rd
Cross Roads
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 926 2517

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Here is a local franchise that has survived the competition from an influx of North American giants. The dining areas are welcoming, attractive and comfortable. Mother's has become a household name for its patties and burgers. With good food and with efficient service from a staff that is obviously trained and motivated, it has remained a favourite source of fast food over the years.

There are eight locations in Kingston: Cross Roads, Downtown, York Plaza, Park Plaza and Liguanea

Mr Lee's Fantastick Chineese Food

29A Old Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 929 5332

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The beautiful red and white lettering of the signs are almost lost along the crowded Old Hope Rd. The neat table settings, the polished floor and happy customers enjoying their meals can be seen from the sidewalk. The menu advertises authentic Chinese dishes, a variety of seafood dishes and Mr Lee's Special Fried Chicken. It might not be one of the city's most exotic diners, nor will it boast the greatest décor, but the delicious food and friendly service more than compensate. Delivery service is also available.

Norma's on the Terrace

26 Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 968 5488

Jamaica Touristboard:

One of Jamaica's finest restaurants offering an intimate setting on the verandah of a historic Georgian Great House serving wonderful blends of Jamaican cuisine.
The restaurant boasts many distinctions including "One of Sixty of the Worlds Most Exciting New Restaurants" by Conde Nast Traveler (May 2000).

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Vogue Magazine called restaurant owner/chef Norma "the Julia Child of the Caribbean." Norma developed her culinary reputation at her original location on the island's north coast. She now does her magic at the famous Devon House. White tables fill the terrace overlooking the beautifully landscaped lawns of the great mansion. The menu consists of creative local and regional dishes, along with natural fruit juices and traditional desserts. The Jerked Chicken Penne with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic and a light marinara sauce has won wide acclaim.

Frommers:

This is the creation of Jamaica's most famous businesswoman, Norma Shirley, purveyor of food to stylish audiences as far away as Miami. It's housed beneath the wide porticos of the gallery surrounding Kingston's most famous monument, Devon House. Ms. Shirley has taken the old, woefully dusty gardens and transformed them into something you'd find on a manicured English estate. Menus change with the season, but usually reflect Ms. Shirley's penchant for creative adaptations of her native Jamaican cuisine. Stellar examples include Jamaican chowder with crabmeat, shrimp, conch, and lobster; grilled whole red snapper encrusted with herbs and served with a thyme-and-caper sauce; and grilled smoked pork loin in a teriyaki/ginger sauce, served with caramelized apples.

Our Place Lounge Restaurant

102 Hope Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 927 7886

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Only the small billboards advertising the popular local liquor brands betray the existence of this secret hideaway. It is quietly tucked away between the more visible businesses in the commercial district of Liguanea. It is likely this anonymity is what attracts its clientele, as it is a place where they can truly "hide out" and relax away from the maddening crowd. The restaurant serves traditional local favourites, while the bar serves patrons their choice of bottle or mixed drink.

Palm Court

77 Knutsford Blvd
Phone 876/926-5430

Frommers:

One of the best hotel restaurants in New Kingston is this one, on the Kingston Hilton Hotel's mezzanine floor. In a formal, intimate setting, you can dine on a refined cuisine beneath paintings by prominent Kingston artists. The chef's specialty is "Port Royal," a plate of snapper, salmon, jumbo shrimp, and lobster sautéed just right in a white-wine sauce before being served with a saffron sauce. Snapper often appears as a separate main course in either a butter sauce or a sauce sprinkled with slivered almonds. Imported meats, such as a rack of lamb or steaks from the United States, are also served here.

Parkingson Studio 7 Club & Restaurant

7 Shaw Crescent
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston

Frommers:

This restaurant and nightclub is situated at the corner of Molynes Road and Shaw Crescent. The interior is comfortable and intimate, and the candlelit section creates the perfect atmosphere for that special rendezvous. The restaurant serves delicious local dishes. The steam fish with crackers is highly recommended. Patrons have the option of dining outside when the weather permits, while the pulsating rhythms from the in-house disco keep the dance floor occupied. The bar is always well stocked, and patrons can just hang out and enjoy their favourite drinks.

Peppers

31 Upper Waterloo Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 969 2421

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This open-air club, known as one of the city's premier nightclubs, also serves some of Kingston's best traditional and contemporary local cuisine. Large trees shadow the spacious, open-air dining room, with well-tailored evergreen plants throughout. A circular central bar with high stools and a dance floor located near a waterfall add to the festive ambiance. House specialties include jerked chicken, jerked pork and select seafood dishes. Come in early to beat the nightly party crowd. The bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The club features a different theme every night.

Pete's

96D Molynes Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 925 0180

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This little restaurant stands out as a landmark in the busy shopping area of Molynes Road. Its sign reminds visitors that Pete's has been providing classic local dishes for almost 20 years. The menu includes perennial choices, such as curried goat, stewed peas, fried chicken and cow feet. Can't get much more local than this! If you're not up for a full-fledged meal, you can stop in for terrific home-baked pastries with a great cup of coffee. This is a truly Jamaican establishment.

Raquel's Continental Restaurant

38A Trafalgar Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 920 1588

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Sitting on the terrace enjoying a Jamaican dish or seafood favourite, you will find it hard to believe that you're in the heart of a city. The cool breeze rustling through the trees and shrubs adds to the pleasant experience, though diners also have the option of using the air-conditioned dining room. This has become a popular spot for family brunch on Sundays, while Friday nights are usually busy as the who's who of the city gathers to unwind. The terrace bar offers the opportunity to watch televised sports

Redbones the Blues Café 21 Braemar Ave Phone 876/978-6091 Website

Jamaica Touristboard:

Stroll through Redbones Blues Café, and you'll know you've entered a new generation of Jamaican restaurant. Airy yet intimate dining rooms surprise within what was once a Spanish-colonial style house. Yellow and peach hues warm the nouvelle-Jamaican restaurant's walls, as gold stars and blue suns smile from doorways and ceilings. A jazz theme permeates, with framed posters of greats such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and John Coltrane lending a sophisticated feel to the establishment. What was once a bedroom is now a buoyantly decorated bar, its ceiling covered with records, its walls festooned with musical instruments (Rich Rubin: Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine).

Make your evenings memorable at Red Bones, the Blues Cafe.

Frommers:

The name alone lured us to this elegant place, which is the only restaurant in Kingston with cuisine as good as Norma's on the Terrace. All aglow in yellow and peach hues, Redbones is in a former Spanish colonial house. You're greeted with pictures of jazz greats on the wall, everybody from Billie Holiday to Louis Armstrong. A cozy bar, its ceiling studded with records, is installed in someone's former bedroom. Owners Evan and Betsy Williams give standard Jamaican dishes a new twist. Ask for "bammy," a cassava dish crowned with sautéed shrimp, or a platter of stuffed crab backs, a delectable selection on a tri-color salad. A spinach callaloo with cream cheese is encased in a divine strudel. Seafood pasta is laden with shrimp, lobster, and salmon in a creamy coconut sauce. The best item on the menu is spicy lamb chops in a guava glaze. Live jazz or something is always going on.

Rouney's Chicken

Shop 17, Harbour View Shopping Centre
Harbour View
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 938 6751

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For an uncomplicated meal, stop in at Rouney's. The dining area is simple yet comfortable. Customers can now enjoy their favourite dishes at the new take-out outlet at the Skyline Plaza in Papine. Having built a solid reputation for its trademark chicken, this restaurant now has a wide variety of Chinese and Jamaican dishes. All meals are available in two sizes with a number of special combinations priced to accommodate smaller pocketbooks.

Sir Henry Morgan's Restaurant

Port Royal
Morgan's Harbour Hotel and Beach Club
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Port Royal
+1 876 967 8075
Fax: +1 876 967 8073

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Located at the Morgan's Harbour Hotel on the edge of Kingston Harbour, this restaurant offers excellent food and a spectacular view. The restaurant is conveniently located and only a few minutes drive from Kingston's city center. Patrons can experience traditional Jamaican dishes and selected international offerings as they view the captivating panorama of the world's seventh largest natural harbour. The outdoor dining deck is on the waterfront, making it accessible to yachts and small boats. The site is a popular location for weddings. Smart attire is recommended.

Frommers:

The bar and restaurant offer guests panoramic views of Kingston Bay and the Blue Mountains. Except for the elegant lobster or seafood salad, lunch is a relatively simple affair. You can order various sandwiches and desserts, along with a daily luncheon special-a traditional Jamaican dish. The catch of the day is steamed or fried. You get more of a choice at dinner; your best bet is either the fresh Jamaican lobster, which can be prepared in a number of ways-everything from thermidor to grilled with garlic butter. The traditional Jamaican pepper steak, with hot and sweet peppers, is excellent, as is the selection of homemade ice creams to finish your meal.

Snack Attack

Shop 20, 30 Dominica Drive
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 968 4383

WCities

The perfect place to satisfy a spontaneous pang of hunger, Snack Attack is located in the heart of New Kingston and surrounded by a myriad of financial institutions. Hot and cold quick picks from a wide range of local favourites. For the average visitor or nearby corporate employee, here is a chance to start the day with a real Jamaican breakfast. Those too busy to sit and eat have the option of a breakfast, lunch or snack for the road. The restaurant also caters for special occasions.

Strawberry Hill

Irish Town
St. Andrew
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 944 8400
Fax: +1 876 944 8408

WCities

Thirty minutes from Kingston, on the windward side of the island's highest mountain, you will find this restaurant hidden in the hills and trees. The menu features West Indian and international cuisine. The architecture, gardens and a spectacular view make this place unique. The decorations are tropical and the area is curtained by towering green mountains. Visitors who challenge these winding mountain roads will find fine, gourmet dining in a romantic atmosphere.

Sugar Daddies

19 Hillcrest Ave
Kingston, Jamaica
Neighborhood: Kingston

Frommers:

If you are interested in real Jamaican food, this is the place. You will find stew peas and rice, curry goat and many other local and Caribbean favourites. You will also find Bar-B-Que chicken and pizza on the menu. Most of the business is take-out, although a small dining area is available for those who choose to dine in. Sugar Daddies also offers catering services for dances, weddings and parties. Soft drinks and juices are available.

Tastee Paties

11A Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5, JM
Neighborhood: Island-wide
+1 876 929 0019

Jamaica Touristboard:

Great Jamaican patties filled with beef, chicken or vegetables. Loaves filled with minced beef or vegetables.
Fried chicken and pastrys
Branches located islandwide.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

WCities

Located on Half Way Tree Road, it serves a wide cross section of people. This is also the venue for the popular Tastee Talent Contest. The eatery in New Kingston caters to the lunchtime crowd, but is also a convenient place to grab a bite for those out late. This joint has both an upstairs and downstairs eating area. Decorative glass blocks, red clay tiles, white and burgundy paint makes it one of the most attractive in the chain.

Temptations Beach Club & Restaurant

4 Port Henderson Road
Portmore, JM
Neighborhood: St. Catherine
+1 876 988 6784

WCities

Tell your friends to join you "across the waters" at Temptations. It is a highly recommended spot for good food or just to chill out and relax. The restaurant has developed quite a reputation for the many types of delicious seafood and chicken dishes it serves. No wonder Kingstonians will make the half-hour drive to place their orders. The atmosphere is seductive; the setting by the sea and above average cuisine make for a winning combination.

Thai Gardens

10 Holborn Rd
Phone 876/906-3237

Jamaica Touristboard:

Authentic Thai restaurant offering dishes prepared by chefs from Thailand including peanut curries, pad thai and satays.
Serving Lunch and Dinner

Frommers:

The chefs here come directly from Bangkok, and the flavors are authentic, achieved with imported ingredients. The place is filled with artifacts sent over from Thailand. We recommend it as a change of pace from too much Jamaican cuisine. Specialties include fried noodles with Thai shrimp wrapped in an eggshell, and a good steamed snapper served with chili-laced lemon sauce.

The Columbus Restaurant

81 Knutsford Blvd
Phone 876/926-3690

Frommers:

The finest Italian cuisine in Jamaica is served at this hotel restaurant, a favorite with business travelers. The elegantly furnished restaurant offers good service and quality ingredients. Chefs tempt you with penne pasta with chicken, vegetables, and a white-wine sauce, and tender and flavorful sautéed beef loin with a spicy sauce. Another specialty that's a worthy dish is breast of chicken sautéed with herbs and spices, glacé, and ham and cheese. Members of Kingston's fashionable set often come here for a festive occasion, which is made all the more so if they order the Amaretto cheesecake.

The Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel

18 Ruthven Rd
Phone 876/929-7655

Frommers:

This hotel restaurant offers one of the most consistently reliable luncheon buffets in Jamaica. It's supervised by a pair of hardworking East German-born sisters whose unfailing standards have made it a staple on the capital's restaurant scene. Menu items are freshly made and succulent, with everything from Jamaican pepper-pot soup to goulash, jerk chicken or pork, schnitzels and sauerbraten, and roulades of pork or veal.

The Upper Crust

20 Barbican Rd
Phone 876/977-5130

Frommers:

About 2km (1 1/4 mile) north of New Kingston, this open-air restaurant originated as a small-scale pastry shop that eventually expanded into a neighborhood institution. In addition to the pastries, which are made on the premises and displayed behind a glass-fronted case, menu items include crab-back salads, curried snapper, jerk chicken lasagna, grilled lamb chops with ratatouille, and an especially good grilled filet of snapper with dried-pepper shrimp in a curry sauce.

Tropical Fried Chicken

57A Molynes Road
Kingston, JM
Neighborhood: Kingston
+1 876 923 3431

WCities

Don't be misled by the name & emdash in addition to chicken, this restaurant also serves a wide range of other local favorites. Breakfast is all Jamaican: green bananas, salt mackerel, ackee and saltfish with white flour dumplings. The lunch and dinner menus feature fried chicken accompanied by curried goat, fish and bammy. The house specialty, Sinco's Stuffed Whole Boneless Jerk Fish, is worth a try. The list of side orders is equally impressive. Tropical will also cater for special occasions.