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Juicy's Restaurant

Name: Juicy's Restaurant
Address: Norman Manley Blvd, Negril 00000 Jamaica, AW
Price range: Cheap Eats
Rating: 4

★★★★☆4.0 out of 5 · 100 reviews

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Juicy's Restaurant is a $ caribbean casual restaurant in Negril rated 4.0/5 by 100 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Juicy's is a casual Caribbean spot on Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril, the kind of place where locals and tourists end up at the same counter. The 4.5/5 value rating tells you what you need to know about the pricing—this is cheap eats done right, with food scores that stay above 4.4/5 across a hundred reviews. The menu is straightforward Caribbean fare, nothing experimental. People come back for the portions and the consistency, not for scenery—though the atmosphere rating holds steady at 4/5, which is better than most budget spots manage. Service clocks in at 4.2/5, meaning orders move and the staff keeps track of things even when it's busy. No reservations needed, and it's kid-friendly if you're traveling with family. Cash speeds things up, though they'll work with you either way.

At a glance

Area: Negril
Vibe: casual
Price: ●○○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: caribbean
Dietary options: —

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Juicy's Restaurant