The food of Jamaica includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, and spices influenced by African, Amerindian, Irish, English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern people who have inhabited the island. The flavors of this island reach around the globe, but there is nothing like the real thing. Jamaica knows how to season and knows how to throw a party.

Here are some must-try foods in Jamaica

Here are some must-try drinks in Jamaica

Here are some great places to eat.

Rick’s Cafe – Rick’s Cafe in Negril, Jamaica, sits atop beautiful 35-foot tall cliffs overlooking the ocean. Aside from the great food and drinks, visitors can go to cliff jump off these cliffs. Some daredevils even jump from the trees and other buildings that line these cliffs. Then some want to enjoy the Jamaican sunset from these cliffs.

Floyd’s Pelican Bar- This bar and restaurant is built from driftwood and sits atop stilts on a sandbar that is about a quarter of a mile out to sea. It is just a 20-minute boat ride from the coast of Negril. It is the perfect place to spend an evening swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying some great food and a cold Red Stripe.

Most think of the beaches when they are looking for things to do, but take the time to look into what is around, and you may find some memorable experiences. The country has a beautiful culture and a landscape that is just as diverse as anywhere else. There are great people, tropical wildlife, and things to do inland and on the coast. Just expand your horizons and see all the things that Jamaica has to offer.

How To Make a Dirty Banana

Enjoy a dirty banana in Jamaica

We hope you enjoyed this foodie’s trip to Jamaica

There are many gorgeous resorts on the island that we can direct you to. You want to find the ones with the most restaurants. That is why we love Sandals and Beaches. You can try just about everything on this list and have as much as you want, as many times as you want!

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One Response

  1. Great summary of yummy Jamaican food. I’d add going to the Appleton Rum Estate and a Blue Mountain coffee farm such as Craighton or Mavis Bank to experience the best of Jamaica’s rum and coffee (respectively) from the source. Much love.

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