Chris cafe (7:30am-11:30pm Mon.- Sat., 7:30am-8:30pm Sun., US$8-25) serves local dishes like ackee and saltfish, mackerel rundown, liver and kidney and curried chicken on a dining deck overlooking the sea. Reservations are recommended.
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Chris cafe (7:30am-11:30pm Mon.- Sat., 7:30am-8:30pm Sun., US$8-25) serves local dishes like ackee and saltfish, mackerel rundown, liver and kidney and curried chicken on a dining deck overlooking the sea. Reservations are recommended.
Runaway Bay has a down-to-earth bar scene with a few options for late night drinks and occasional dances. Light House Lounge & Grill (11am-4am daily) hosts dances in the open- air yard every other weekend on Friday or Saturday. Inside the bar, two billiards tables and karaoke on Wednesday entertain patrons.
The most authentic French restaurant in Jamaica is L’Escargot (tel. 876/973-5589) however out of place it might feel in the center of Runaway Bay. The dimly lit dining room has a baby grand piano gracing the entrance. Start with the sig- nature escargot sautéed in garlic butter, herbs, and white wine, smoked marlin topped with mousse (US$12) or pâté de foie gras (US$9).
The six studios (US$95) and 14 one-bedroom apartments (US$116) at Piper’s Cove have air- conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and utilitarian kitchenettes. The dated furnishings can be overlooked given the affordability. Some apartments have sea views. A restaurant and bar on the property serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Popular for locals to congregate to take in a cricket match, eat jerk, and vibe out, Ultimate Jerk Centre (9am-10:30pm Sun.-Fri., 9am- midnight Sat., US$1-5) does stewed chicken and pork, curry goat, stewed conch, potato, festival, bammy, fritters, rice-and-peas, and french fries. The bar serves a variety of liquor, and an oldies party is held the last Saturday of the month.