Montego Bay

Arguably the finest dining the city has to offer can be enjoyed at the floating Houseboat Grill in the Bogue Lagoon. Select a lobster of your choice from the display and have it cooked right then and there, or choose from the appetizing menu featuring a lobster & beef surf 'n' turf, pork and beef tenderloins, Jamaican smoked chicken, and more.

The well-liked Hip Strip institution is the place to be for varied Jamaican, and international, specialties, with typical finds like oxtail stew and escovitch fish (fried fish) featured on the menu alongside classics like jerked meats and (seasonal) lobster.

One of the finest dining establishments on the island prides itself on telling the story of Jamaican cuisine from shore to shore, seafood to oxtail. It is an upscale affair located on premises of the (in)famous Rose Hall. A wide selection of rum is served, including a rare 50-year aged variety (Appleton Estate).

It's a real treat to have yourself a seafood dinner at the splendid Marguerite’s, one that a very special night calls for. Start with drinks at sunset at the on-site bar, and continue on to the sea-front dining area, where fresh catch is served polished to perfection, cooked "creative Caribbean" style.

This no-frills eatery at the edge of the Craft Market serves up delicious, uncomplicated fare, some items listed on the menu as simply "fish", with no further detailing - trust the chef (who also takes the orders while hard at work) to deliver. Food is consistently good and significantly cheaper than at some tourist hot spots.

Led by an award-winning head chef, Round Hill's excellent team crafts some of the island's finest dishes, inspired by regional produce sourced locally wherever possible, with an emphasis on sustainability. Pay particular attention to the daily catch, which often includes mahi-mahi, grouper, snapper, and lobster. Seating available on a breezy waterfront terrace.