Guest Hook Travel Guides Discovery Bay, Jamaica Insider Guide | Page 8

SHERRY & DARRELL'S RESTAURANT TIPS... 1 Scotchies... T: 1.876.953.8041 | Reviews The prime destination for an authentic island experience, Scotchies has an inviting atmosphere with rustic touches. The casual dining establishment dishes out jerk chicken, jerk pork, steamed fish and more, all served smoking and piping hot on aluminum foil. This is TripAdvisor's #1 restaurant in Montego Bay (as of July 2015). You have to try it! 2 Bamboo Blu... T: 1.876.974.9983 | Reviews Bamboo Blu is located right on the beach, with unmistakable royal blue tablecloths. The menu is upscale and creative with great ambiance, especially for dinner. Get the most out of your meal here by skipping lunch, which tends to draw crowds, and enjoy an al fresco dinner as the sun sets. 3 4 Juici Beef... T: 1.876.670.0947 | Reviews Looking for a quick, cheap, tasty meal? Look no further than Juici beef, a go-to for locals, and a 2014 "Best of Jamaica" winner. The place is famous for its Jamaican-style beef patties, but they also make great soups. Despite the name, they do have vegetarian options aplenty and, no, they don’t serve hamburgers! Ultimate Jerk Centre... T: 1.876.973.2054 | Reviews Another favorite among locals, this is a great place to stop for a quick bite while exploring Discovery Bay. For a decent price, you can try island standbys such as jerk chicken and pork, curried goat, and steamed fish served with rice, peas and dumplings. Like cricket? Catch a match on the weekend on the adjacent grounds! Anyone for a Little Retail Therapy? Local Art & Crafts... Mainstream Shopping... Try the Mais Oui Gift Shop... Wassi Art is a prime destination for great pottery that's almost always worth the price—but be careful, as it's not a place to haggle. The Ocho Rios Craft Market can be hit-or-miss, but some great local and handmade souvenirs can be found here. Vendors can be pushy, but that also means they're open to negotiating. The Shoppes at Rose Hall in Montego Bay carry upmarket brands like Chanel, Cartier, and Dior with prices to match. Fine jewelry and watches are here too, and, of course, the shopping is duty free. Island Village, Soni’s Plaza and Taj Mahal Shopping centers are the top three places for duty-free shopping in Ocho Rios, especially for jewelry. Available only to our villa guests, the Mais Oui Gift Shop is stocked with locally made items specially curated for our guests. We love the ceramic pieces hand-made in Kingston by Frazier Ceramics. Our coffee is authentic and much cheaper than at the airport. The art is by local Jamaican artists, including one of our favorites, Richard Hall.