Wilkes Seafood

Top choice in Port Antonio


This place looks like a thoroughly unassuming beach bar from the front, but is a delightful small restaurant inside, overlooking the sea and with a semi-open kitchen that lets the cooking aromas make you hungry. Nothing you order will disappoint, though we found the coconut curried fish to be a particular winner. Dining here is a real Jamaican highlight.

Reservations aren't a bad idea here. On Sundays, visit early for filling Jamaican, continental and full English breakfasts.


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