Best In The West

Jamaican restaurant · Westmoreland

Best In The West

Jamaican restaurant · Westmoreland

8M27+47F, Paynes Town, Jamaica

Highlights

Negril’s Best in the West serves up authentic, hearty jerk chicken and seafood with laid-back roadside charm and a welcoming local vibe.

8M27+47F, Paynes Town, Jamaica Get directions

google.com

@bestinthewestja

@afar

"Make a Roadside Jerk Stop While jerk grills steam away all over Jamaica—many of them roadside or at "jerk centers"—Negril serves up some of the tastiest and cheapest, on the go. One of the popular stops is Best in the West on Norman Manley Boulevard, a short walk from the beach. You can sit at the bar and relax while watching the world go by or you can take your food away, wrapped in foil and accompanied with a side of festival—fried flour dumplings—or french fries. Another great option is Three Dives Jerk Center, on the cliff side of town, starting close to sunset. Even though you'll need at least an hour or more, they have the tastiest jerk sauce in town. A close contender is Bourbon Beach, for their traditional wood-fire jerk chicken and pork. Night owls will luck out with "Step Aside"—you'll find this one-man grill outside Jungle Nightclub on the beach road, where he faithfully feeds revelers attempting to sober up after a long night of "bashment." You don't have to party to find him, just step out in the evenings and make a road stop, Jamaican-style."

Explore Negril, Jamaica's Laid-Back Beach Town

View Postcard for Best In The West

Shaifa Hirji

Google

What a hidden gem! The food here was incredibly authentic and absolutely delicious — every bite packed with rich, bold flavors that felt truly homemade. Portions were generous, and you could tell everything was made with love. It’s a charming roadside spot, filled with locals, which is always a great sign. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and everyone we met was so kind and friendly — it really added to the whole experience. A thoughtful touch: they even provided us with bug spray, which shows how much they care about their guests’ comfort. This place isn’t fancy, but it’s full of heart, flavor, and local charm. Can’t wait to come back!

Tom & Teddy Humphries & Outten

Google

The Bigboysfoodclub pulled up to Best In The West recommend by the staff at the hotel I was staying at. We arrived to restaurant, one of the staff came to our cabs with menus and explained what's on the menu we had 2 jerk chicken 1 Jerk pork and 1 fried chicken, which all came with rice dumplings and other side. The dishes were very full of flavour and pack to be the brim. We paid about 84 USD. My dishes were all pack full of flavour the chicken was tender and moist especially the fried chicken. I can tick of my bucket list having jerk in Jamaica. The portions are also definitely Bigboysfoodclub Approved hopefully if we return in Negril one day we will return. Also the service was fast and if locals wee there for their lunches ect you know it's legit, so KUDOS to Best In The West

Monalisa Ramsaran

Google

Delicious Jamaican food. A quick walk from the Negril beachside. Charcoal grills set up right in the front for Cooking. Open air seating downstairs and upstairs. Fast menu, easy eating. No thrills just good jamaican food. Jamaican Fruit Punch and sodas Seafood soup Pumpkin Chicken soup Bammy & Festival sides Jerk Chicken dinner Fried Escoveich dinner Best of the West Jerk Sauce!!!! Oustanding!!!! We bought 2 bottles, thats how delicious it was !!!

Donna

Google

I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas and it was delicious. Generous portions and the jerk sauce was so good, I wish I had bought more sauce.

Daian Marsh

Google

We discovered this place that is a few minutes drive away from our hotel. We were pleased that they accept payment cards and the menu was extensive. We dined upstairs with a nice view and a breeze. My friend was able to get lobster and decent white wine. The service was great and so fast. We agreed to return.

Virgo Incognito

Google

The food is absolutely delicious! Authentic Jamaican food, and the Rum Punch was very flavorful and refreshing🍹

D C

Google

The food here was good and authentic. They accept U.S currency as well. The price here is not too expensive, its reasonable/fair. The employees are friendly. You can take it to go or eat there. Its walking distance from the resorts. I had the curry chicken and jerk chicken dishes on separate occasions.

Diana Odero

Google

Loved best in the west! Great street food style eating just near the hotel we were staying at in Negril. The jerk chicken was soft & grilled to perfection. Would have liked it to be a bit more spicy. My friend enjoyed her oxtail very much. Love that they okay reggae throughout, and it was just nice to sit under the stars in the warm Jamaican air having classic Jamaican food by the wayside