This home-style restaurant comes without any frills but is a gem nonetheless. Eat in or take away generous servings of rich oxtail stew, chicken, pork and…

Mongoose Jamaica Restaurant & Lounge (9:30am-1am Sun.-Thurs., 9:30am-3am Fri.- Sat., US$10-35) serves well prepared and nicely presented starters like chicken wings, coconut breaded shrimp, and salads, and main courses that include the signature Mongoose burger with smoked bacon, grilled pineapple, and sautéed onion with ginger wine glaze. Other entrées include local dishes like curry chicken or goat, oxtail, and jerk chicken.

Next to Soni's Plaza, around 1/2 mile from the start of the Main Street, the Mongoose is a typical Jamaican restaurant with traditional food and the last spot of interest on the Main Street. Most visitors do not venture farther East, but if you do you will find the active buzz of local life with lots of small business, shops, grocery and food stores, a fresh market but not much of interest for tourists to see or do.

At Mongoose, you will be able to sample a wide variety of different cuisines ranging from Italian to French to Mediterranean to Jamaican - and even Asian. Breakfast options ranges from Jamaican favorites such as ackee and salt fish to pancakes and French toast. Dinner includes chicken - southern fried, curried, grilled; lobster - grilled or curried; pork or steak.

Evita's pasta house creates signature Jam-Italian fusion flavours while Plantation Smokehouse, Spring Gardens, and Mongoose, serve up local and international choices. Visit Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Ocho Rios, for delicious food and entertainment, or try Indian, Chinese, and Irish specialty restaurants for international and fusion dishes.

Perched atop a hill overlooking Ocho Rios, Mongoose Jamaica offers panoramic views of the azure Caribbean Sea. Their brunch menu features an array of tantalizing dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. From freshly caught seafood to delectable jerk chicken, each dish is a testament to the island's rich culinary heritage.

And the later it gets, the more lively the ambiance will be!. Immerse yourself in warm Caribbean hospitality, with friendly servers ensuring this will be your favorite meal away from your villa. Start with drinks and order your choice of Jamaican, American, seafood, and other cuisines.

Mongoose Jamaica Restaurant and Lounge is a lively eatery and bar that has efficient service and heart-warming meal experiences. If you yearn for Jamaican, definitely try the stews (especially the oxtail), or you can dine on incredibly delicious burgers, grilled seafood, pizzas etc.

The Mongoose Restaurant and Lounge is an open air and lively spot on Main Street Ocho Rios. They serve primarily Jamaican dishes – their stew peas and oxtail are among the best in Ocho Rios. If you want lighter options, you can try their burgers, pizzas or grilled fish sandwiches.

What’s a vacation in Jamaica without enjoying some of the most popular local favorites?. Still a vacation, most definitely, but you’d certainly be missing out. If you want to try authentic Jamaican food while on the island, the Mongoose Restaurant & Lounge is a good place to go.