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| Aug 19, 2022

Weekend takeouts | Get a bite this Friday night

Mikala Johnson

Mikala Johnson / Our Today

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It’s Friday and we all know what that means! Take out, eat out, but definitely no cooking.

There are so many restaurants and choosing which one to visit can be a task at times. So, if you are wondering where to grab a good bite later this evening, Our Today is here to help in making that choice easier.

Here are some restaurants you can pop by and grab a bite.

Down West  

If you are located on the Western side of the island, you might want to check out these fabulous restaurants if you have not yet done so.

Stop by Ciao to try their mouthwatering Jerk Chicken Pizza! (Photo: Instagram @ciao.jamaica)

Ciao Jamaica/Negril 

Located upstairs in an elegant, open-sided gingerbread-style design. This restaurant boasts a beautiful open space, with tables on the wraparound balcony.

If you do visit, you may be greeted with a cheerful stir of salsa as well as one-drop-reggae music.

The Jamaican and Italian affair, as the name would suggest, offers meals such as: pizzas and calzones.

Feeling for Lobster? Well hop on over to The Houseboat Grill and enjoy! (Photo: Instagram @thehouseboatgrillmobay)

The Houseboat Grill/Montego Bay

The ambience is very unique in its setup, in a wooden, double-decker boathouse on a shadowy dark lagoon.

With that said, let’s move on to the food. There is no doubting the quality of food that the Houseboat Grill produces.

Menus are started with tropical appetisers followed by sumptuous French-inspired entrees, or local lobster.

There are countless top-shelf liquors in the bar if you plan on going all the way.

North Coast

We all know the North Coast boast some of the best restaurant across the island here are two that you can drop by later.

Wings anyone? Try Miss T’s Kitchen crispy wings served with fruit or spice sauce. (Photo: Instagram @misstskitchen)

Miss T’s Kitchen/Ocho Rios 

By its name alone, you can tell that this restaurant is one that presents a homely feel. This laid-back restaurant provides patrons with a full sense of ‘Jamaicaness’ through its authentic dining experience.

The island setting provides the ideal ambience for indulging in the restaurant’s honey-fried chicken, grilled lobster or curry goat.

Miss T’s even offers vegetarian dishes with daily menus that never substitute meat with flavour.

Beat the Caribbean heat and quench your thirst with ice-cold juices made fresh daily.

The ideal Friday evening meal courtesy of Mongoose Jamaica Restaurant. (Photo: Instagram @ mongoose_jamaica_restaurant)

Mongoose Jamaica Restaurant/Ocho Rios

Mongoose Jamaica is a restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Ocho Rios with a great staff, great food and a relaxing atmosphere.

Based on its name, you may be a little or probably very skeptic about trying out this restaurant but Mongoose Jamaica Restaurant actually offers excellent food, quality beverages and an amazing customer service experience.

The restaurant offers a variety of dishes so, if you prefer, grab a sandwich, a pizza, some authentic Jamaican jerk, or something from the grill, or maybe a cocktail from the bar.

Black forest cakes and cheesecakes are among their specialty desserts.

In the city

In the Kingston area? Then you might want to visit one of these restaurants, relax and have some good food and avoid being stuck in the traffic that awaits you.

Who said you couldn’t have it all? At Cru Bar and Kitchen you can have it all. (Photo: Instagram @crubarjamaica)

Cru Bar and Kitchen

Rooftop views and a sophisticated lounge offers a beautiful experience for visitors.

All-day prosecco and cocktail specials accompany bar menu options like BBQ pigtail, shrimp, and bacon tacos, and loaded fries with jerk chicken will make your day.

With beats provided by a live DJ, it’s an ideal way to kick start your weekend.

Are your taste buds yearning for something different? Chilitos can definitely help with that…try out the nachos, tacos or burritos when you get the chance. ( Photo: Instagram @chilitosjamexican)

Chilitos Jamexican Food/Kingston

If you have a love for Mexican and Jamaican food, then you will have to check out Chilitos Jamexican restaurant.

Located in a laid back spot Chilitos offers a relaxed vibes to its customer.

A margarita is exactly what you need go along with your JaMexican jerk chicken tacos or burritos.

Oh! It’s actually Burritos Friday so you definitely want to swing by.

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