Dining & Nightlife
Visitors to Ocho Rios sample great food everywhere, from white-gloved resorts to bare-footed jerk stands. As the sun sinks behind distant mountains, a romantic glow washes over the many restaurants at the water’s edge. Other fine dining establishments perched on hillsides, unveil panoramic views beyond. Many provide complimentary transportation service.
Recommended Restaurants: Most accept credit cards and some require reservations: Prices in US dollars are subject to change. A gratuity of 10-15 percent is welcomed.
| Evita’s Italian Restaurant |
Tel: 974-2333/1012 |
Italian and Jamaican cuisine. Evita's has a panoramic view of Ocho Rios, set in a historical 1860 Gingerbread house, has, and is, frequented by every celebrity who comes to Ocho Rios, rated # 1 restaurant in Ocho Rios and Jamaica on Trip Advisor. Favorites include reggaetoni, lasagna rastafari with callaloo and ackee, jerked spaghetti, shrimp in run down (coconut) sauce, and tiramisu. Children’s menu available. Price Range: US$9-23 | Open: Daily 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| John Crow’s Tavern |
Tel: 974-5895 |
Serves Jamaican and international cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Popular items include Jamaican jerk pizza, deportee wings, pasta strolley with chicken or shrimp and variety of vegetables. Kids portions available. Price Range: US$7-15 | Open: Daily 8:00 a.m. - Midnight |
| Moxons Restaurant |
Tel: 975-7023 |
Restaurant of incomparable charm situated in typical Jamaica Village, six miles from Ocho Rios. Dining both indoors and from alfresco terrace overlooking the beach and turquoise waters of the lagoon. Popular traditional meals include curried goat served with mango chutney, jerk chicken stuffed with callaloo. Price Range: US$18-28 | Open: Daily 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., except Mondays only to hotel guest. |
| Hard Rock Café |
Tel: 795-4331 |
Newly opened internationally acclaimed restaurant with memorabilia of musical treasures through the ages. Burgers, barbecued ribs, fajitas, NY strip steaks and a host of starters such as nachos and potato skins. Live music, DJs. |
| The Ruins at the Falls |
Tel: 974-8888 |
Jamaican, Chinese, seafood and international cuisine. Popular items include roast duck, chicken in black bean sauce, shrimp with cashews or garlic butter, and pepper steak. Children’s menu. Price Range: US$20-45 | Open: Daily for lunch Noon - 3:00 p.m., and dinner 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Dunn's River Falls
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