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Where to eat Caribbean food in Santa Cruz: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Caribbean food in Santa Cruz, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Caribbean including Cloggy's on the Beach, Sister Lou`s River Stop, Strikie T in Billy's Bay, Ikaana, Cynthia's, Rose Island Cafe, Pelican Bar, Smurfs Cafe, Las Vegas Cafe, Pelican Grill
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10. Pelican Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By C5817EUalexs
This place is a dump. No grill and beg for a drink because the guy running it doesnât care. Find something else to do.
9. Las Vegas Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Las Vegas Cafe is the new hotspot in the south coast of St. Elizabeth. Opened in march 2007, we have over come our advirsaries and made some well needed changes that merits to our current status. We are one of the best place to eat seafood as well as a pl
Reviewed By Notating53
My only point that should be addressed is the initial greeting to the establishment. We were not greeted but stumbled into the bar area to get assistance.With that said, everything after was great.We picked our fish and it was cooked to order. Our waitress was curious, polite. Attentive and was kind to explain the strength of the wifi and where to sit for best coverage. The food came quick. Well presented and very tasty. A quick glance is that it is cooked over a big fire pit and the chef was into his job. The seating, all areas( by the beach, inside the AC or where we sat in the cutest chairs on a deck are all lovely. Great place for a date or celebration.The food was nicely priced and the service excellent. A must do. We will be back.
8. Smurfs Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By ChefMarkChristopher
Treasure Beach is a microcosm of the ever elusive âReal Jamaicaâ. Smurfâs - better known as Dawnâs place by the locals, is the real deal when it comes to a great farm to table breakfast, complete with bold Jamaican coffee and a selection of hot teas to suit any palate. Food is served hot and presentations are colorful. Salted codfish served with Ackee (the podlike fruit of a local species which, when cooked, bears a strong resemblance to scrambled eggs in color, texture, and taste). If there is such a thing as a âJamaican National Breakfastâ (IMO) this could fill the bill!Note to big breakfast appetites: 3 words - The Smurf Omelette!
7. Pelican Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 356 reviews
#1 ranking in several Lonely Planet categories! In many YouTube videos also
Reviewed By Twolovers17
This was in included in a day trip we went on. The Pelican Bar is set out in the Caribbean Sea and you are transported there by boat. You can purchase drinks and other trinkets. The owners encourage you to carve your name into the floor or anyway you can find space. You can also take a flag or anything you wish to leave to represent your country. It is possible to swim from this bar however the sea is very shallow and only comes up to your waist. A truly wonderful experience drinking rum punch in the sea
6. Rose Island Cafe
Reviewed By Islandqueen4u
I must confess the food at this restaurant is quite delicious. The food is prepared to perfection. The service is good and the location is great. Its a great place to enjoy a meal with family, friends or solo.
5. Cynthia's
Reviewed By Cheeseman6045
Cynthia's Soup Bowl Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant located in Santa Cruz Jamaica. It offers great Jamaican food which includes Tripe and beans, Fried Chicken, baked Chicken, Hot and Spicy Chicken, Curried Goat, Cow skin and beans, Cow foot, stew peas and a lot more delicious dishes.My favorite of course is the Oxtail. It provides a relaxing environment and the staff is very friendly. Want some good Jamaican food? then check Cynthia's Soup Bowl Restaurant
4. Ikaana
Ikaana is located on Coke Drive, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth. We provide excellent and word class service through highly trained and professional staff. Comfortable and relaxing dining (indoor and outdoor), with a warm and soothing ambiance, and outstanding
Reviewed By Ohio_Buckeye_1
With so many rave reviews I had high expectations, but was very disappointed. Service was slow even for Jamaica - waitresses hung out talking by the bar and didn't look to see if customers needed anything - we had to go to them to get water and refills.Beer ordered on arrival wasn't served until the food was - an hour later! - and it was barely cool, much less cold.The fish was undercooked (my JA wife said it was not thawed properly). And when asked for tarter sauce, waitress acted as if she had never heard of it - at a seafood restaurant! Substitute of mayo asked for and told they dont have any.Needless to say, we will not be returning or recommending to friends.
3. Strikie T in Billy's Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By KenCookie
We were in Treasure Beach for several weeks and ate at Strikie T's twice. (It's easy to find--almost across the street from Rainbow Tree Villa.) The proprietor, Chris, is a very experienced cook and a very friendly guy. On top of that, he provides "entertainment" by actually dancing in the kitchen as he prepares your food. Both the food and presentation were excellent, and the prices were more than fair. During the two different meals, we had coconut shrimp, lobster, jerk chicken pasta, and freshly caught snapper. Each meal came with an ample amount of vegetables; I will note these were cooked perfectly as opposed to being overly cooked as seems to be the Jamaican style. We each had two drinks with dinner, usually rum punch or a Red Stripe. The meals averaged $13 (US) each with the two drinks plus a tip. Chris leaves Treasure Beach for several months from about mid-May to mid-October, and I am not sure if the place is open during that time. Another note: we heard but did do not know that his fish and vegetables are better than his chicken dishes.
2. Sister Lou`s River Stop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Seafood Restaurant on the shore of the Black River
Reviewed By KenCookie
Sister Lou sells crab backs filled with delectable, exquisitely spiced crab meat. These are from blue crabs, harvested daily from the Black River. You can also get a bottle of Red Stripe, some Appleton, or a soft drink to accompany your food. Service is fast, and the food is delicious.If you're staying in a place where you can cook, bring a cooler. If Sister Lou has any extra crab meat, she'll sell it to you by the pound.
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1. Cloggy's on the Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By ChefMarkChristopher
Stopped here with friends while in the area and managed to peek in the kitchen where the magic takes place - Wow! Dining here began with my nose, which signaled me that I was approaching a target-rich environment then, a few moments later I could hear the pop and sizzle of hot fat as the French fries were being pulled and the constant chopping of the fresh vegetables destined for the sauté pans. The dining area is nicely shaded and seating is about as comfortable as it gets in this area.
