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Keith's Hideout Jerk Centre Restaurant and Bar

Name: Keith's Hideout Jerk Centre Restaurant and Bar
Address: North Coast Hwy, Falmouth Jamaica, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews

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jerk

caribbean

Keith's Hideout Jerk Centre Restaurant and Bar is a $ jerk & caribbean local restaurant in Falmouth rated 5.0/5 by 1 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Keith's Hideout sits on the North Coast Highway near Falmouth, which puts it between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios — useful if you're driving the coast and want actual jerk, not a resort approximation. The single review gave it perfect marks across food, value, service, and atmosphere, but one review is one review, so take that for what it is. The name suggests jerk is the center of the operation, which is typical for roadside spots in this stretch. Most jerk centres along the highway are open-air setups with pimento wood smoke doing the work, and if this one earned a five on atmosphere, it probably means shade, a breeze, and no fuss. Value at five also tracks — jerk chicken or pork by the quarter or half pound runs cheap when you're buying direct. If you're already passing through Falmouth and hungry, it's worth a stop. Just don't build the day around it based on a single data point.

At a glance

Area: Falmouth
Vibe: local
Price: ●○○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: jerk
caribbean
Dietary options: —

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