Woody’s

Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast


This truly brilliant spot – with an outdoor patio and an indoor counter that doubles as a local meeting place – prepares tremendous hot dogs and burgers, grilled cheese and Jamaican dinners to order. There's a great veggie plantain burger, and sublime homemade ginger beer. Service is anything but rushed, but the charming hosts always make this a worthy pit stop.


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