It s a short boat ride to the hidden series of gentle falls and caves, which are surrounded by heavy tropical rain forest. The number of restaurants in Port Antonio has increased in recent years, and now the town has some of the best dining on the island. Most restaurants serve excellent Jamaican food at moderate prices. Jamaican cuisine combines the flavors of the many ethnic groups that create the island s melting pot. Salted codfish, mackerel and herring are a legacy of slavery days.
Continental cuisine is the purview of the upscale hotels and expensive.
You won t find any U.S. fast-food chains. One of the nicer restaurants to come along in the last few years is Mille Fleurs . Serving creative Caribbean cuisine, the restaurant prides itself on the freshest vegetarian dishes and homemade bread. You ll find hamburgers and sandwiches, as well as Jamaican meals. Shadows Restaurant and Lounge is clean and modern and serves a variety of dishes.