Fish Story: Any tips on buying fresh fish/lobster from locals near Negril river?

[gluecipher]

The tropical Breeze Villa was completely set up for cooking. As an aspiring chef, I wandered down to the fish market and just stood and had a stripe and watched what went on. Big baskets of small fish coming out of traps being sorted. I asked lots of questions, most didn't mind answering. Little ugly fish they were all avaiding were stone fish. Nuh touch, mon. I had my eye on a big Kingfish, but its eyes were turning gray... i bough 4 beautiful Silver Snapper. I had never even tried one before. They cleaned them for me (they were as big as my forearm). Fresh Calaloo and veggies from the ladies behind the ice cream shop. Rice and peas. My 12 guests raved and threatened to keep me in Negril as a personal chef.

[Lady Jane]

I asked this young man to remove the sub from his lips for the picture.

[rompcherry]

Try Travellers Rest at Fish Beach. He is located just south of the market before the river, walk to end of beach. Although it's not a restaurant .. for a true JA experience, ask him to cook you up some Bonita (very little bones), some root veggies and rice -- we did this last summer. It was $20 US each and included the beers. His view and the breeze is magnificent. If you are really intersted, I'll email him and ask him to take care of you and give you the best rate. You'd swear Bonita tasted like pork chops, the way he cooked it. Take care,

[jefmaka]

Are the fisherman across from MiYard priced the same as the ones on the river?