North Florida Jacksonville St. Augustine Central Florida Daytona Beach Cocoa Beach Orlando Clearwater, Tampa St. It has been doing so for the past 10 years, thanks to working partners Lora and Chuck Ternoski and Mike and Jackie O'Neal. The fact that the cheerful, luncheonette-style eatery is casual, comfortable and moderately priced, are three more reasons for its ongoing popularity. Located in a small strip mall, the interior is a bright yellow, even down to its sunny linoleum floor. Flags of Caribbean nations, potted plants, fish and a few surfboards hang from or are strewn across the ceiling.
Tropical knickknacks fill in the empty spaces.
A chalkboard hanging in front of a side window lists daily specials and oysters, clams and shrimp from the raw bar. A thatched roof overhangs the bar. To soothe the amply seasoned food, there are bottled beers from the Caribbean and from Northern Europe to Down Under. Jerk is a popular Jamaican seasoning made with chiles, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, garlic and onions. In a dry state, it may be rubbed onto meat.