Shrimp Aguachile (very spicy) and Ceviche Mix

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Facebaar Jamaica

Name: Facebaar Jamaica
Address: 1139 Morgan Road Golden Triangle Mall, Ironshore Jamaica, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 3.7

★★★½☆3.7 out of 5 · 26 reviews

casual

international

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Facebaar Jamaica is a $$ international & bar food casual restaurant in Montego Bay rated 3.7/5 by 26 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Facebaar Jamaica is tucked into the Golden Triangle Mall in Ironshore, just outside Montego Bay, and it leans heavily into atmosphere — that's the highest subrating at 4.0 out of 5. The bar setup and vibe clearly do more work here than the kitchen, which sits at 3.5 for food and 3.1 for value. Service scores better than the food, which tells you something about the priorities. This is a mid-range spot where you're paying as much for the scene as the plate. The review count is still under 30, so it's newer or less trafficked than the established names in the area, and the overall 3.7 rating suggests it's fine but not consistent. If you're staying nearby and want a casual drink with decent service, it works. If you're hunting for a standout meal, you'll want to keep looking.

At a glance

Area: Montego Bay
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: international
bar food
Dietary options: —

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