Coconut International

Coconut International is an authentic family-run Jamaican restaurant located near Merrill’s on Norman Manley Boulevard’s beachside. This casual beachfront eatery specializes in traditional Jamaican cuisine with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and bold Caribbean flavors. The restaurant offers an extensive menu featuring curry dishes, fresh seafood including red snapper prepared escovitch or garlic style, jerk specialties, and traditional sides like rice and peas. Guests particularly rave about the goat curry, jerk pork, and garlic red snapper. The open-air setting provides relaxed beach dining with tables offering views of Seven Mile Beach. Known for reasonable prices and generous portions, Coconut International serves breakfast with highlights like hash browns and fresh frozen pineapple juice, as well as lunch and dinner. While food preparation may take slightly longer as everything is cooked fresh to order, the authentic flavors and friendly family atmosphere make it well worth the wait.