Best Of The West – Review
January 14, 2007
Best Of The West lives up to it’s name. The Jerk Chicken here is prepared “Boston Beach” style. Boston Beach located on the eastern tip of Jamaica near Port Antonio and is considered the birthplace of Jerk. The Jerk Stands at Boston Beach are the best in the east, hence, Best Of The West.
Best Of The West has won my “Best Jerk Chicken Of The Trip” award three times. Unfortunately I missed it on my pre-Christmas trip in ’06.
Info:
Location: Norman Manley Blvd (aka Beach Road)
Opposite Coco La Palm and Charela Inn.
Food:
The Jerk Chicken is done to perfection here. Spicy, succulent, sensational, savory, and super-yummy! Best Of The West is more than just a roadside jerk stand, they have a menu that will tempt you from mid-morning till late at night.
Character:
Best of the West is also a bar, you can relax before your meal, or you can eat it right there. I usually enjoy a Red Stripe, and some good conversation while I wait for my food, I’ve always gone the take-out route.
There is always an interesting mix of folks milling about from road walking tourists, to scantily clad local girls who are very friendly. I guess it’s just my charm 
Value:
Red Stripe is 100J – Jerk Lunch/Dinner $400J – Pina Colada 250J
Notes:
This is usually a “Don’t Miss” for me, though I missed it last time. Driving to the airport we passed by and I kicked myself for missing it. The food is great, no doubt, but walk up there after sunset on an early-to-bed night and enjoy the Negril-ness of this delicious spot.
Vinny 
4 Comments
1.
Captain Oil | February 3, 2007 at 10:26 pm
My favorite place to chill and eat a late night snack. Beautiful bartender and wonderful owner who is there many times. Try it you will like it.
2.
J&T | February 3, 2007 at 10:27 pm
This place is my all time favorite for chicken. And don’t forget if you are dining with someone who can’t take the heat of the sauce they are more than happy to give you mild.
And that bar really is a nice place to chill.
J&T
3.
DJ & Tammy | February 3, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Vinny,
Absolutely, hands down, my favorite jerk chicken place…
Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of other good places, but I walked past a few others to get me some Best In The West last trip!
Had a cold Stripe while waiting, and as Capt. said, the owner was there and made friendly conversation, as did the bartender. Just a very cool place to chill in the evening!
It is a must do in my book!
4.
Rasta Gal NJ | February 3, 2007 at 10:28 pm
That place is the truth!!! We ate there almost breakfast, lunch and dinner one trip. Can’t wait to taste again…28 days and counting!!!!
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