Top Rated Nightlife in Montego Bay

Located a short drive from Montego Bay and close to the Doctor's Hospital, this quaint hilltop plantation restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Crisp linens and plush chairs are lit by soft candlelight, and soft music serenades you from every direction. Watch the beautiful sunsets over the Caribbean waters. For relatively inexpensive prices, diners can feast on Jamaican fare of plantation chicken, pork, Day-O snapper and lobster. The restaurant features live entertainment in the evening.

Dance the night away at Taboo Montego Club. Set in an expansive space with colorful lights and loud music resonating through the interiors, the club is a hop spot with locals and tourists alike. The music spans across a number of genres, and visiting DJs regularly raise the energy level of this place. The spirited crowd also ensures that you are bound to have a good time at Taboo Montego Bay whether you are here alone or with your best friends. The extensive bar menu including everything from beers and wines to cocktails ensures that you always have something to recharge your batteries if the drinking and socializing makes you tired. If you are looking for a fun night out, then head to Taboo Montego Bay for a good time.

Anchored on the pristine waters of Montego Bay, The HouseBoat Grill is a charming restaurant that serves unique seafood delicacies. The elegant dining room exudes a chic yet casual vibe, with wooden, nautical decor and ambient lights. Head over for an intimate waterside dinner and relax yourself either in the dining room or the open-air upper deck. Indulge in a meal of great seafood, and try out delicious drinks as you watch the starlit sky. You can also catch the unique aquatic ballet that is hosted here every night.

Near the center of Montego Bay is the busy Pier One waterfront, home to boats and luxury yachts. It's the headquarters for the Montego Bay Marine Park and the Pier One Restaurant & Bar. This spot is best known for its nautical-themed dining room and excellent food. One can sample traditional Jamaican entrees or an American favorite, filet mignon. Seafood, chicken dishes and sandwiches are also available. When there is a concert the courtyard becomes a hub of people all gathered for live entertainment.

Adjacent to Marguerite's by the Sea Restaurant, this sports bar and grill is one of the more popular spots on the hip strip. The open-air room contains four bars, several big-screen televisions and a dance floor overlooking the water. Of course, the bartenders specialize in margaritas. Eats include pizza, hamburgers and sandwiches. Enjoy the waterslide and hot tub out back. Theme nights include a Red Stripe fest as well as Karaoke and bikini contests. You never know what's in store at this popular hot spot. Admission runs about US$3.

Look for the Blue Beat sign on Gloucester Avenue, otherwise known as the Hip Strip. Open daily this blue-lit sophisticated club serves great cocktails like Tropical Blues under the heading of High Notes, and great food under the menu heading of Blue Beat Treats. Try the signature sizzling flavor of the Blue Beat Cajun Shrimp and their famous martinis. Look out for visiting celebrities in this hip place where live jazz music creates a smooth, laid-back atmosphere for all to enjoy. -Nadia Ali