The Hungry Lion

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Hungry Lion

  • September 15, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by ext212 from New York, New York
Hungry Lion

The most celebrated restaurant on West End Road is Hungry Lion, an alfresco dining spot a walk away from Rockhouse Hotel. The hotel staff even recommends it as their favorite place to dine if they do not eat at their restaurant.

Menus change daily, depending on what's offered in the market, and that's why the offerings are minimal. The crab backs were delicious--crab meat with a jig of citrus served in their shells. They had quesadillas on the menu the night we visited, and they were stuffed with black beans, served with salsa and the Jamaican tomato and onion jambalaya sauce.

Hungry Lion is a cool spot for those who want to get away from the live reggae and Rastafarian music. There is a gallery downstairs that exhibits the works of Negril's diverse artists for diners to peruse while waiting to be served.

From journal Negril in a Haze

The Hungry Lion

  • April 19, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by SeaTurtle from San Diego, California
We lucked into finding this cosy and romantic spot in the West End of Negril. It's accessible by cab from Negril (it cost us 300 or 400 Jamaican to get there), and it's definitely worth the trip. Atop a little gallery/store, this artsy restaurant has a variety of vegetarian food and some seafood dishes too. It is nicely decorated, and we had the deck to ourselves. We enjoyed freshly squeezed juices, great specialty cocktails, Stamp and Go (codfish fritters), and all our entrees were incredible - seared tofu with peanut sauce and perfectly done fish. They even brought us some tasty pumpkin soup on the house. The service was the best and most attentive we encountered in Jamaica. We couldn't believe that this place was so empty, and we recommended it frequently. For an ambient and freshly prepared, healthful meal, you should definitely check out the Hungry Lion.

From journal No Problem, Mon!

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