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Portland Cliff Hanger

Name: Portland Cliff Hanger
Address: Save Long Bay Ross Craig Post Office, Port Antonio Jamaica, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆4.4 out of 5 · 115 reviews

upscale

seafood

caribbean

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Portland Cliff Hanger is a $$ seafood & caribbean upscale restaurant in Port Antonio rated 4.4/5 by 115 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Portland Cliff Hanger is on the eastern edge of Port Antonio, past Frenchman's Cove, where the road starts to feel rural and the coast opens up. The location is the draw—tables sit right over the water, and the 4.6 atmosphere rating makes sense the second you pull up. The kitchen runs Caribbean and seafood as expected, but also turns out Thai dishes, which is unusual for this stretch of coast and apparently works. Food and service both land at 4.4, and the value rating at 4.2 suggests you're paying for the view but not getting gouged. It's mid-range pricing, takes walk-ins, and has vegan options on the menu. The whole setup skews upscale without being stiff, and families show up without issue. If you're staying in Port Antonio and want something beyond jerk and festival, this is one of the few spots east of town that delivers on execution and scenery in equal measure.

At a glance

Area: Port Antonio
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: seafood
caribbean
thai
Dietary options: vegan

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