next trip planning

[jcjcnj]

So we are planning on heading back to Negril. For some reason it is our go to place when we need to get away. Missed it last year as we went to wedding in Cancun. This year we are doing 5 nights all inclusive at Charela Inn. Oh, hell, we want good, easy and reasonable. And two nights in the Pine Pillar at Tensing Pen. We will have dinner one night at Tensing Pen but need some suggestions for the second night. We have dined at Xtabie, Rockhouse, Push Cart and Ivans. Since we are on the cliffs we want to dine there. We have done lots of beach places. We don't want to break the bank since we have already done that by this meal. But want good local food with a view. There seems to be a lot of places, just wanted some informed input. We cannot wait for the trip!

[Nancy Marie]

Great view and food LTU. No ocean view but good food: Hungry Lion and Ciao Jamaica.

[CosmicMoose]

Just see all of the other posts about how great the food is at Quality's Sea Breeze, plus see Quality's post about 20% off for Negril.com boardies.

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...f-the-airplane

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...up-to-his-name

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...l-com-Boardies << 20% off thread!

Nuff said.

~Moose

[jojo p]

Go to Quality SeaBreeze, as Moose suggested, get that meal to go, get a taxi, and go directly to Sir D's love nest, sit at one of there tables, order a cocktail to go with that dinner, and watch
the sunset, a romantic, miilion dollar view for the price of a drink......

[beachballler]

Smart plan, Jojo P

[Bnewb]

Specific to your criteria...in the West End for a view and very good, affordable food...definitely try Swordfish and sit on the upper deck.

[Shaggy]

lTU

[Alisa]

I have to agree with Quality Sea Breeze, we loved it so much we ate dinner there 3 times in 10 days

[Mike_D]

We sometimes stay in the area of Tensing Pen and there are plenty of dining options within easy walking distance. Some of our favorites include:

- Shark's: Directly across the from Tensing's front gate, Shark's is one my favorites. Usually a few local neighborhood folks hanging out, but there is always a table available for visitors. Shark and Juliette are sweethearts and cook up some excellent meals. The Pan Fried Snapper is his specialty, as is any chicken dish. Prices are very affordable.
- Ras Rody's: The good Rasta serves up legendary Ital food. located next door to Shark's, stop by for a quick cup of soup or some killer callaloo. Actually, everything is great.
- Ahh-Bee's:The famous burger man, is located on the other side of Shark's. Be sure to check out his live music during the high season.
- Mango Tree Restaurant & Bar: Located on the property of T-Birds on the cliffs, this tiny cook shop can be found across the road from Catcha Falling Star. Great, inexpensive box lunches. There are usually only a couple things on menu each day, but I've had some tasty bonita, fried chicken and brown stew chicken. The onsite bar is a cool place to chill and watch local TV while you wait for your food. Taxi drivers like to stop here for lunch.
- Ali's Little Sandwich/Mushroom Hut - Turn left out of Tensing and walk past Ras Rody's, Ali's is located across from Negril Escape. He can make fresh fruit juices on the spot, but this little stand is so much more. With advance notice, Ali will cook up Ackee & saltfish, jerk chicken and patties, to order. Stop by in the morning or 1 day ahead of time and let him know what you want. I understand he makes a mean mushroom tea, as well.

These are just some of the more local places that are within a few minutes walk of Tensing Pen. Of course, there are also some of bigger venues like Ivan's and Seastar Inn that always solid options.


ETA: Sorry, just re-read your original post and saw your requirement for a place with a good view. Well, non of the places on my list have a sea view, but they all have good reasonably priced food. If you goal is for a good, inexpensive food in walking distance, you can't go wrong with any of these places. For a sea view, just take the food to-go and dine on your veranda at TP. However, watching the runnings on the West End Rd, can be a view in and of itself!

[lisapat]

3 Dives, or Ahhbees are excellent..Canoe is also one of our favorites