Eats and Drinks

Love places like Mi Yard, Ras Rodys, De Bar, Sips and Bites, and similar priced restaurants/bar with similar vibe. What are some recommended places that are also cheap eats and drinks. I am staying up in the West end in the Village by Ras Rodys and Seastar. Any tips or ideas of cost friendly activities. I don't mind spending money but typically don't enjoy the fancy expensive places. Other places we liked have been 3 dives, canoe, quality's, Pattie stands in downtown and in Divers Village. Much respect in advance.

Jus' Natural is just down the road from Out of Town bakery, both places worth checking out and a few minutes walk past the lighthouse.
Regards.
Bob

Kool Vybes has the best jerk chicken I've had. Should be pretty close to where you are, it's just across from Tensing Pen.

You also have Niah's Patties two doors down from Quality's place.

And can't miss out on Connie's CountryWestern pub, best fried chicken, nice cold beers and special and non-special muffins and cookies.

~Moose

Corner Bar

Swordfish...near Miyard
Chicken Lavish...also near Miyard
Mango Tree Bar & Restaurant...near Ricks
Sharks...near where you're staying

Based on your tastes, I would agree that you should check out Sharks and Mango Tree. Also, visit Ally's Little Sunset Hut, across from Negril Escape.

Yeah, I totally second Chicken Lavish. They had some of the most tender chicken I've ever had there. I guess it helps to have a chicken farm to get it fresh!

Note to self: Get back to Chicken Lavish in a few weeks! :cool:

~Moose

I was going to suggest Ally's Little Sunset Hut. One of our fave things to do is stop by and have a RS with Ally, order a couple patties and then go sit over Negril Escape and wait for him to drop them off. Negril Escape has a beautiful patio/bar that you don't hardly hear anyone mention. Its a great smoke and chill and watch the sea kinda spot. We saw a 20 minute dolphin show there last year.

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Negril Escape has a beautiful patio/bar that you don't hardly hear anyone mention. Its a great smoke and chill and watch the sea kinda spot. We saw a 20 minute dolphin show there last year.

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Definately! The cliff side at Negril Escape is very underrated, although the restaurant menu it pretty basic. They welcome outside guests to their property (and even their pool!), just be courteous and buy a couple Red Stripes.

EDIT: Woohoo! 1000 posts!

well mi live in Negril and for mi it's these on da West End.....

German Bar for Pizza.....$550J's
Corner Bar for Fried Chicken box meal for $300J's....
Pee Wees for breakfast - Egg Sandwich $200J - $300J with cheese
Pablo's Box Meal to go - Usually Fried Chicken and rice and peas $400J
Chicken King across from MX III - Quarter Jerk Chicken with bread $600J
Three Dives for Quarter Jerk Chicken and bread for $500J
No Limit Bar guy has Quarter Jerk Chicken and bread for $600J(not Tony)....

those 7 places keep mi fed very nicely at the right price..........

of course there are places on the beach road and beach...but normally dem are more money....
so mi shy away from dem......plus it a long bicycle ride for this old fart

Cool Runnings, Marko

Bar Negril across from Mary Bay dock is another interesting bar and you can get some pretty good food there.

Jame...you should know that some of these places won't be open in October...though you'll still have a good selection to choose from.

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Yeah, I totally second Chicken Lavish. They had some of the most tender chicken I've ever had there. I guess it helps to have a chicken farm to get it fresh!

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Moose...so true...fresh, fresh...a few restaurants have their own farms and others will often source through local chicken farmers.

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well mi live in Negril and for mi it's these on da West End.....

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Congrats Marko...didn't realize you'd finally made the big move! Woohoo!

moose, I will go with you to Chicken Lavish, I love their chicken, and I pretty much eat the corner bar chicken almost every day I'm there !!

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moose, I will go with you to Chicken Lavish,

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Jojo...I'll walk you two there...HaHa!

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Jojo...I'll walk you two there...HaHa!

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Woot! Ahhhhh.... Now to find an open dinner day!

~Moose

you also have to try Red Dragon, soon come

Food is awesome wherever you go....Chicken Lavish is my fav

Anybody have any lesser known tips on cheap eats by the beach?

Soup place at Yellowbird, Sweet Spot.

Jerms, right by the entrance of Bar b barn, ( street side ) there is a little restaurant, it has picnic tables right on the street where you can sit, you order up, and they will bring it to you, or you can get it to go. I got a huge helping of chicken, rice, for 3 dollars. Really tasty food, as you wait , you will notice many locals stopping on their bikes, or cars, to grab some food to go, that's when you know your gonna get good food, the locals know :)

Thanks, I'll check it out. I loved Sweet Spot last trip. Went a handful of times. I've heard they have new owners and aren't quite as good anymore, though. Is that true? Their oxtail, curry goat, stewed turkey necks, conch soup were all fantastic. I plan on visiting at least once for myself this week regardless.

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Originally Posted by CosmicMoose

Kool Vybes has the best jerk chicken I've had. Should be pretty close to where you are, it's just across from Tensing Pen.

You also have Niah's Patties two doors down from Quality's place.

And can't miss out on Connie's CountryWestern pub, best fried chicken, nice cold beers and special and non-special muffins and cookies.

~Moose

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Moose I must have caught Kool Vybes on a bad day then. We sent out for 3 meals , was my first time having their food. It was nothing short of horrific.

Bnewb, do you happen to know which places will be closed while I am there? I figured there would be but I really wanted to try it out around October November time before it got busy again to experience different sides of Negril. Last time was there in January. I am planning on going next March(end of the month). Thanks a ton for all the recommendations everyone! I cant wait to get back. Respect! I think about Negril every day. Soon Come!!!

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Bnewb, do you happen to know which places will be closed while I am there? I figured there would be but I really wanted to try it out around October November time before it got busy again to experience different sides of Negril. Last time was there in January.

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If you're here in November...most places are open by then.
It's not guaranteed the same places will be closed, but Swordfish, Canoe, De bar (already closed), Boat Bar and Drifters were all closed...some close for the whole slow season and a few businesses only for a couple of weeks to freshen up their properties.

I am only going to be there from Oct 16th - Oct 25th. Canoe will be closed?! That is so unfortunate! I love the french toast there! I got to meet Patty and her father Norm while I was there last time. Even helped Norm get in the beach there in front of CanoC. what about Connie's, Colette's, Quality's, 3 dives, jus natural, niahs, allys little sunset hut, bar negril, red dragon, Ras Rody's, Sharks, or any that will be open?

Marko, congrats on your move!! I am super jealous! Would love to move to Negril, at least most of the time. Need to expand my contacts and network/friends there first. Are any of your recommended places open in October? German Bar for Pizza, Corner Bar, Pee Wees, Pablo's, Chicken King, Three Dives, No Limit Bar?

Jame...the ones that will be open (almost :) ) for sure from your list...
German Bar, Corner Bar, Pee Wees, Pablo's, Chicken King, Three Dives, No Limit Bar,
Connie's, Colette's, Quality's, Just natural, Niahs, Allys Little Sandwich Hut, Bar Negril, Red Dragon, Ras Rody's, Sharks...though some will close for a couple of weeks sometime during slow season in September or October.
And...don't discount Canoe...ya never know who'll be open or closed for sure.
Welcome to Jamaica...just take it all in stride! ;)

If anything, you'll be more inclined to go where the locals go because some of the tourist-based spots are closed. What a great experience. I went in late June, "slower" season and I would have had to try really hard to go hungry. I know September and October are different than June, but you'll be able to find what you need. It will give you a different point of view, at least it did for me. Enjoy!

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Moose I must have caught Kool Vybes on a bad day then. We sent out for 3 meals , was my first time having their food. It was nothing short of horrific.

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Yeah, When I first went there, I met a couple that was staying at Tensing Pen and they told me it was their sixth time eating there in ten days. I went twice in one week, had the chicken the first time, went back with two others the second time; they got the chicken and said it was great, I tried the pork, it was good, but I like Red Dragon's better.

And they come from a long line of Jerk restauranteurs, 3 Dives and De Bar, this is a cousin, iirc?

~Moose

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And they come from a long line of Jerk restauranteurs, 3 Dives and De Bar, this is a cousin, iirc?

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Miquel is Trevor's son. Trevor is the long-time cook at De Bar and he even ran the the place while Eddie was state-side. They are all related to the owners of 3 Dives.

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And they come from a long line of Jerk restauranteurs, 3 Dives and De Bar, this is a cousin, iirc?
~Moose

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Miguel is the owner of Kool Vybes and is the son of Trevor.
Trevor has worked at all three of the family restaurants and also had his own restaurant for awhile a few years back.
Miguel originally worked for his Uncle Lloydie from 3 Dives, worked at all the other family restaurants and ran De Bar when Eddie went foreign.
I'm always blown away at how hard this young man works and how determined he's been to do things right...but I think everyone already knows how I feel about this 'kid'.