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Negril has become Jamaica's foremost beach town, evolving over the past decade along with the changing nature of the tourists who come to bask in the sun and adopt the island's pace. Today, world-class restaurants and lodging provide an alternative to the low-key guesthouses and seafood stalls that became the norm during Negril's transition from fishing village to tourist boomtown in the 1970s. What was once Jamaica's secret paradise is today the heart of the island's diversified tourist economy.
 

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Peppa Pot

Peppa Pot (opens 9 a.m.\8 p.m Mon.\Sat., US$4\10) is located a bit farther down Whitehall Road heading east out of Negril. It's a popular local joint for jerk, as well as steamed fish with the requisite sides of breadfruit and festival.

In: Food, Jerk

Ackee Tree Restaurant

Ackee Tree Restaurant (8 a.m.-10 p.m daily, US$5-8) serves the best Ital stew and local dishes and is frequented by popular artists in the know. Noel "Wall" Masters runs the joint.

In: Food, Vegetarian

Rankcle Stankcle

Rankcle Stankcle fish shop, run by Owen Keith Oliver "Taurus" Morgan operates out of a riverside corner of the Negril Fishing Cooperative.

In: Food, Seafood

Niah's Patties

Niah's Patties (10 a.m.-8 p.m daily Dec. 15-May 15) at Wavz Entertainment Centre, has been making the best patties in Negril, and perhaps all of Jamaica, since 2005. Patty fillings include Italian, fish, red bean, potato, chicken, vegetable, and lobster (US$4-8).

 

 

In: Food, Jamaican

Alfred's Ocean Palace

Alfred's Ocean Palace has been in operation since 1982. Jamaican and international cuisine with chicken, shrimp, and fish dishes (US$10\15) is served 8 a.m.\10:30 p.m daily in high season; the kitchen closes at 9 p.m in the low season. Alfred's also has eight double- and triple-occupancy rooms (US$40\50). Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays are Live Reggae Beach Party nights, which typically feature local acts (US$4) with occasional big-name international acts like Toots and Capleton (US$10\15).

In: Attractions, Bars, Food

On The Rocks

On The Rocks (noon\midnight daily) is an interesting bar with what looks like a drive-in movie theater in its parking lot. Movies are played nightly (free admission), and popcorn and ice cream are served. Inexpensive drinks in a vibesy setting close to the water's edge make this a good place to down a mid-evening drink before hitting the clubs.

In: Bars, Food

Sexy Rexy Sunset Cliff

Sexy Rexy Sunset Cliff  (10 a.m.\6 a.m.daily) serves Jamaican and vegetarian dishes with a cliff-side bar ideal for taking in sunsets. Rexy Tomlinson established the joint in 1978.

In: Bars, Food, Vegetarian

Jamaica Tamboo

Jamaica Tamboo is perhaps best known as the location for some of the parties during ATI weekend around Independence Day. Occasional events are held at other times throughout the year as well, while it functions day-to-day as a restaurant and sports bar. The beachfront property has basic rooms and wireless Internet at a good value (US$60).

In: Bars, Accommodations, Food