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The Houseboat Grill

Southern Cross Blvd, Montego Bay, Jamaica
876-979-8845
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Ranked #5 of 59 restaurants in Montego Bay
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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New York City, New York
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30 reviews 30 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

While in Jamaica for a wedding, a group of us took the opportunity to leave the resort we were staying at and venture out for dinner 'off campus'. Houseboat came highly recommended. It was worth branching out for. There was nothing out of the ordinary on the menu, but everything was cooked well and with tons of flavor, and the... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We had a corner table outside, a great view right on the water. The food was excellent, we had a shrimp appetizer with scotch bonnet pepper sauce, and the chocolate molten cake was awesome.

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Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

My wife and I had dinner here for our anniversary. The nighttime view from the top level was spectacular. I had fish which was prepared perfectly, and my wife had the pork tenderloin, which was also excellent. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food. Our favorite restaurant in Montego Bay thus far.

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Montego Bay, Jamaica
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

My husband took me here for my Birthday last Friday. It was my 2nd time there...and I was hesitant because the 1st time, in January, I was with 14 gal pals and the lackluster food took an hour and 40 minutes to be set before us! Having been told this was not normal service there, and hearing it IS one... More

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Cowichan Bay, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Friends took us here the first night we got to Mobay. Props to Errol at the bar downstairs and Patricia upstairs...Lance too for the ferry ride. We came back a few nights later for dinner - sat upstairs. Food was excellent and the ambience unbeatable. Rich and Scott do a great job with this place, glad to have met them... More

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Lakeville, Minnesota, United States
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

My husband and I dined at the Houseboat Grill on Thursday, 5/2. I made our reservations via the internet and we were accommodated with no problems. This restaurant is located on a lagoon in the Montego Bay Marine reserve. It's setting is on the water, surrounded by a beautiful mountain view with birds flying over head and a killer view... More

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Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The food here is always well made and beautifully served. Loved the escargots when they had it on the menu

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See 6 more reviews by Neena C for Montego Bay
UK
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32 reviews 32 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

What more can I say. The reviews are all true! Food was exquisite and good value. We sat upstairs which is outside with just the lagoon and stars for company. Starters were black bean soup. A meal in itself very tasty and tiger prawns with scotch bonnet sauce. I was a bit scared of the sauce but it was delicious.... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

The ferry that will take you across six feet of water from the dock to the restaurant is the calling card for this restaurant. The menu is rather limited with unexpected items (beef stroganoff?). Sit on the upper deck if possible, where you are open to the sky. The Houseboat Grill is somewhat out of the way, but worth a... More

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Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Very nice concept for a restaurant wonderful dining excellent atmosphere loved the intimated feel and the food was very....good.

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