The 29 Essential Restaurants in Kingston, Jamaica
"For many Jamaicans, Gloria’s Seafood is the requisite first stop on the way home from Norman Manley airport. From humble beginnings, Gloria Harris grew an empire that is now synonymous with fresh, wholesome Jamaican seafood. Perched on the water overlooking the infamous town of Port Royal, Gloria’s offers freshly caught fish, cooked whichever way you wish — in a rich brown stew, steamed with Excelsior water crackers, or fried with spicy escovitch sauce — as well as a slew of other dishes like curried and honey jerk shrimp or lobster. The wait on a Friday evening is worth it for the chance to see the small town come alive with street vendors. On your way in, make sure to visit the oyster man, who serves up local Jamaican oysters with a variety of sweet and spicy sauces. A sister location downtown at Victoria Pier also serves seafood specialties in a more central locale." - Leisha Wong
