We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
About
Jamaican restaurant and bar that is famous for its jerk chicken and a wide variety of seafood and other local meals. Great place to eat with a relaxing ambiance, great food, great music and great people.
PRICE RANGE
US$8 - US$26
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Caribbean, Barbecue, Jamaican, Grill
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
Reviews (1,066)
We perform checks on reviews
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Filter reviews
990 results
Traveller rating
603
248
88
31
20
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
Traveller rating
603
248
88
31
20
Show reviews that mention
All reviews pork rice bread conch soup salad across the street great jerk chicken half chicken coco lapalm ate here sauce slaw cocolapalm beach jamaica trip usd
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 1 week ago

The place sucks! The are living off the food reputation their old chief use to prepare. If you want his cooking, go down the street to Vinnys

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 1 week ago

This place serves great jerk chicken across the road from the beach. They also do a bustling takeout business. We split a half pound of jerk chicken for lunch. The peas and rice were good, and the beer was cold. Take cash. The service was...also fast and efficient.More

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 1 week ago

Very near the Rayon Hotel along the main road (Norman Manley Boulevard), so not on the beach. Lively atmosphere and great food, of course the different jerk options and currygoat and so on... but I really enjoyed their grilled shrimps.

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The jerk chicken was delicious. My wife fell in love with the sauce. Lively spot right on the main road across from Coco Palms. Definitely worth the walk up beach from the Treehouse. We will be back here, staff was so nice and they were...extremely busy but service was great.More

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great jerk chicken, fast and convenient. My partner had the Steamed fish which was also good. Price was reasonable.

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 18 February 2023

I wish I could say I’ve tried and loved everything but I can’t order anything but the jerk chicken. Friends had the oxtail and curry and really enjoyed as well. Too notch food and a must go!

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 18 February 2023 via mobile

Great food - good vibe. We had jerk pork , soup, bammy, and jerk chicken. All delicious. It’s a roadside restaurant with little fanfare but the food can’t be beat.

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 13 February 2023 via mobile

We stopped here for lunch one day and had the best jerk chicken! Service was good and much faster than expected. We sat upstairs and there was a nice breeze. Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 29 January 2023 via mobile

It was our favorite spot for a decade. Not a lot justifies over 30% increase in jerk chicken plate. On top, they take no credit cards so if we want to show up twice for half chicken, that requires $100 USD cash before tip. That’s...rough. We will only show up once each trip from here.More

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 1 January 2023 via mobile

Really loved this spot! Amazing jerk chicken, curry chicken and lobster! Also their festival was my favorite! This was one of my favorite restaurants in Jamaica.

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 19 December 2022 via mobile

The end of an era! This used to be our favorite jerk chicken in Negril. However, no more! Terribly dry and overcooked, not even a hint of pimento or allspice, and cooked on charcoal and not pimento wood. The old owner who was wonderful has...moved on to another location and the new owners do not have a clue about what jerk is nor do they seem to care. Gave it two tries. A real disappointment.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 18 December 2022

Some of our favorite meals in Negril come from Best in the West. We usually eat here at least twice every visit, Never been disappointed

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 8 December 2022 via mobile

Had the lobster for 26$ wich was really good 5/5. The accompanied fries and bread was decent but for a fair price. The waitress not so good at all. Tried to split a 600ml Ting, wich wasnt popular. Also tried to pay with card even...with the 5% fee. Wasnt popular either. Seatings table and table cloth was dirty, wich we could oversee if ambiance and service was better.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 6 December 2022

Stop by for jerk chicken an slaw for dinner later on. Place was busy yet order was delivered promptly. When I heated it up later at home, it was delicious. Their prices were very reasonable as well.

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed 27 November 2022 via mobile

Great jerk chicken - quarter chicken is $14 USD for a generous portion including rice, plantain, festival and coleslaw. Relatively fast service and casual seating area. Great location just across the street from the beach and many hotels. Flavorful and delicious!

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Idle Awhile Beach
510 reviews
.04 km away
Charela Inn
625 reviews
.13 km away
Rayon Hotel
247 reviews
.13 km away
Coco LaPalm Sea Side Resort
1,518 reviews
.14 km away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Niah's Patties
331 reviews
.29 km away
Cocolapalm
108 reviews
.15 km away
Sun Beach Restaurant and Bar
311 reviews
.21 km away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Kool Runnings Water Park
192 reviews
.33 km away
Take Me Around Jamaica
41 reviews
.12 km away
Ray's Watersports
12 reviews
.14 km away
Everald's Jamaica Private Day Tours
131 reviews
.25 km away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
ChanT
15 May 2021|
Answer
Response from Cylena W |
Too far of a walk. It's best to get a cab.
0
Votes
SerenityNow59
1 March 2020|
AnswerShow all 6 answers
Response from stevebullock | Reviewed this property |
Yes you have to cut through at the resort your at though, it is on the street
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

THE BEST IN THE WEST, Negril - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about The Best in the West

Yes, The Best in the West offers takeaway services.

The Best in the West is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4