Tucked away in Coconut Grove Plaza, just outside the bustle of downtown Ocho Rios, Family Essentials Restaurant has quietly become one of the favourite local restaurants in Ocho Rios, serving delicious homemade Jamaican meals at remarkably affordable prices. A steady stream of locals throughout the day speaks volumes about the consistently delicious food, friendly service and excellent value.

Breakfast changes daily, featuring traditional Jamaican favourites like ackee and saltfish and the increasingly hard-to-find corned pork, with popular breakfast side options such as boiled green bananas, yam, sweet potato, dasheen and fried dumplings. Lunch also changes daily with hearty home-cooked meals prepared using fresh ingredients and plenty of flavour, featuring favourites such as beautifully seasoned baked chicken, popular fried chicken, oxtail, curried goat, stew peas, soup of the day and rice and peas. Chicken and chips are also cooked fresh to order, while generous portions, friendly service and consistently delicious food have earned the restaurant an excellent reputation among locals.

Service is friendly, efficient and welcoming, making it an ideal stop whether you’re grabbing breakfast before exploring Ocho Rios or enjoying a satisfying lunch. Guests can dine on the covered outdoor patio or order takeaway, with generous portions and consistently good food making Family Essentials one of those local restaurants visitors are always happy they discovered.

Conveniently located just minutes from many of our Ocho Rios villas, Family Essentials Restaurant is also an easy stop for guests staying in St. Mary, and is a great stop for villa guests from Runaway Bay or Discovery Bay while exploring Ohio Rios and looking to enjoy authentic Jamaican home-style cooking at excellent value

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