Top Restaurants in Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Santa Cruz
Discover the best restaurant in Santa Cruz, Jamaica including Cloggy's on the Beach, Tasty Foods, Devon House I-Scream, Strikie T in Billy's Bay, Sister Lou`s River Stop, Smurfs Cafe, Gordon's Restaurant & Lounge, Rose Island Cafe, Pardy's, Cynthia's
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1. Cloggy's on the Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By David S - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
My wife and I stopped here only by chance. When we first pulled up we were a little concerned because it is a little run down looking. We placed our order and they let us know it would take a while since everything was cooked made to order. I have to say this might have been the BEST meal of the trip. The fried chicken was especially good.
2. Tasty Foods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Kwongsters - Los Angeles, California
the driver took us to this local restaurant before our stop at the Black River Safari...which is literally behind the restaurant. We ordered curry chicken, ox tail, stir fried lobster, chick soup, our driver ordered curry intestines. All of which were really tasty and good..similar to Asian food.
3. Devon House I-Scream
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By mosstopher - Kelso, United Kingdom
Jamaica is known for coffee and rum and just by chance those were the two flavours l chose. Well, a week later and back in the grey old UK l am still dreaming of those flavours. Amazing.
4. Strikie T in Billy's Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By KenCookie - Asheville, North Carolina
We were in Treasure Beach for several weeks and ate at Strikie T's twice. (It's easy to find--almost across the street from Rainbow Tree Villa.) The proprietor, Chris, is a very experienced cook and a very friendly guy. On top of that, he provides "entertainment" by actually dancing in the kitchen as he prepares your food. Both the food and presentation were excellent, and the prices were more than fair. During the two different meals, we had coconut shrimp, lobster, jerk chicken pasta, and freshly caught snapper. Each meal came with an ample amount of vegetables; I will note these were cooked perfectly as opposed to being overly cooked as seems to be the Jamaican style. We each had two drinks with dinner, usually rum punch or a Red Stripe. The meals averaged $13 (US) each with the two drinks plus a tip. Chris leaves Treasure Beach for several months from about mid-May to mid-October, and I am not sure if the place is open during that time. Another note: we heard but did do not know that his fish and vegetables are better than his chicken dishes.
5. Sister Lou`s River Stop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Seafood Restaurant on the shore of the Black River
Reviewed By KenCookie - Asheville, North Carolina
Sister Lou sells crab backs filled with delectable, exquisitely spiced crab meat. These are from blue crabs, harvested daily from the Black River. You can also get a bottle of Red Stripe, some Appleton, or a soft drink to accompany your food. Service is fast, and the food is delicious.
If you're staying in a place where you can cook, bring a cooler. If Sister Lou has any extra crab meat, she'll sell it to you by the pound.
6. Smurfs Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By esteepoppy - Berlin, Germany
If you want a true Jamaican experience, this friendly, authentic café is the perfect place for breakfast. Gently bustling with locals, playing on guitar or just chilling or chatting, you really feel part of the community here. Just expect very long waits for food, when it’s busy - of you can embrace this as part of the social experience, it ends up as most the fun.
7. Gordon's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
8. Rose Island Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Islandqueen4u
I must confess the food at this restaurant is quite delicious. The food is prepared to perfection. The service is good and the location is great. Its a great place to enjoy a meal with family, friends or solo.
9. Pardy's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Boskone99 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wonderful host/chef/storyteller.
The food was fresh, very tasty, and enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere while watching the world go by. Coffee was great, and the fresh squeezed orange juice tart and refreshing.
I especially enjoyed both Akee and Saltfish, as well as the mixed Callaloo and Spanish omelette. So much I had to go back and have it again the next day.
A great local business that deserves cherishing.
10. Cynthia's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Cheeseman6045 - Santa Cruz, Jamaica
Cynthia's Soup Bowl Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant located in Santa Cruz Jamaica. It offers great Jamaican food which includes Tripe and beans, Fried Chicken, baked Chicken, Hot and Spicy Chicken, Curried Goat, Cow skin and beans, Cow foot, stew peas and a lot more delicious dishes.
My favorite of course is the Oxtail. It provides a relaxing environment and the staff is very friendly. Want some good Jamaican food? then check Cynthia's Soup Bowl Restaurant
