Jamaican Gastronomy beyond the ordinary
If you love extraordinory Food, You'll love The Blue House.
We don’t do menus. We do memories.
Welcome to a deliciously different dining experience at The Blue House Boutique Bed & Breakfast in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where sophisticated cuisine comes with a fun, laid-back vibe.
From traditional Jamaican favorites and nouvelle Jamaican cuisine to Hakka Chinese influences and flavors gathered through years of globe-trotting, our Barefoot Chef’s imaginative cooking keeps guests on tenterhooks, eagerly anticipating what delicious surprise the next meal will bring.
Think extraordinary food that wouldn’t be out of place in a fine-dining restaurant, but without all the fuss and starch!
Exceptional Jamaican Cuisine
Our guests have plenty to say about the food at The Blue House. From imaginative Jamaican cuisine to unforgettable breakfasts and dinners, their TripAdvisor reviews tell the story better than we ever could.
Our Signature Three Course no menu Dinner
At The Blue House, dinner is a delicious surprise!
Before you arrive, we’ll ask about your food preferences, allergies, dietary restrictions and your willingness to explore local cuisine. Then we plan our three-course No Menu breakfasts and dinners around the tastes of our in-house guests.
And that’s when Darryl works his magic in the kitchen!
Please reserve your dinners as far in advance as possible so we can plan and prepare something truly special for you.
dining charges
2 Course No Menu Family Style Dinner
Main Course & Dessert
Adults (12+) – US$38 p/p per night
Child (6-11) – US$14 p/child per night
Signature 3 Course No Menu Family Style Dinner
Appetizer, Main Course & Dessert
Adults (12+) – US$44 p/p per night
Child (6-11) – US$18 p/child per night
Lobster Dinner Upgrade
Additional Surcharge Will Be Added to The Cost of Your 2 or 3 Course Meal
US$12
per person
10% taxes & 10% service charge additional to ALL rates
Scrumptious Bellyful Breakfasts
Wake Up Hungry !!!
Breakfast is included with your stay at The Blue House, and it’s anything but ordinary.
Perhaps you’ll wake up to Jamaica’s beloved ackee and saltfish, mackerel rundown or another traditional Jamaican favorite. Or Daryl might surprise you with his cassava pancakes topped with caramelized bananas and toasted walnuts, citrusy French toast with jerk sausage, or one of his other imaginative breakfast creations.
Fresh seasonal tropical fruit, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, tea and fruit juice complete the experience. And if you prefer familiar breakfast favorites, we’re happy to prepare those too.
Served at a leisurely pace, breakfast is the perfect opportunity to enjoy good food, lively conversation and another beautiful morning in Jamaica.
Explore Jamaica, One Delicious Lunch at a Time
Ocho Rios is Jamaica’s playground, and our guests are usually out exploring waterfalls, beaches, markets and local communities during the day.
And what better way to experience Jamaica than to eat where Jamaicans eat?
Sink your teeth into a piping-hot Jamaican patty, discover a traditional cookshop serving hearty local dishes, or follow the irresistible aroma of jerk chicken and pork sizzling over a smoky jerk pan.
From roadside favorites to freshly caught seafood, we’ll happily point you toward some of our favorite places to enjoy authentic Jamaican food.
If you come to Jamaica and miss out on eating a patty, you haven’t been to Jamaica. Vegan and vegetarian versions are available.
Another tasty, inexpensive Jamaican alternative, ‘Box Lunch’ is available at nearby local lunch spots.
To round our your Foodie Vacation, we highly recommend a visit to a Jerk Pit for Authentic Jerk Pork, Chicken & Sausage.
Prefer to Stay In and Relax?
Some days, the poolside lounger is simply too tempting to leave!
If you’d rather enjoy a leisurely day at The Blue House, we can recommend local food delivery options. And with sufficient advance notice, Daryl may be able to prepare a light lunch, perhaps a Jamaican soup, jerk burger, pasta dish or another delicious creation.
Three Course Jamaican Dining Beyond The Ordinary
Dinner at The Blue House is so much more than a meal. It’s an invitation to experience Jamaica through its food, people and culture.
Our signature three-course No Menu dinners bring together imaginative Jamaican cuisine, Hakka Chinese influences and international favorites, all served with the warmth and conviviality of a Jamaican family gathering.
Hosted by Elise, evenings unfold over delicious food, stories of Jamaican life, lively conversation and plenty of laughter. Strangers become friends, and dinner often becomes one of the most memorable experiences of a stay at The Blue House.
Jamaicans traditionally cook, serve and eat the entire fish. The Chinese do too! But if the sight of a whole fish makes you squeamish, just let us know. We’ll happily prepare a fish fillet instead.
From rich Jamaican oxtail and beans, fragrant curries and fiery jerk shrimp to freshly caught fish prepared just the way Jamaicans love it, Daryl’s repertoire is wonderfully varied.
And that’s only the beginning! Think succulent roast pork, imaginative seafood creations, Hakka Chinese specialties and international favourites, all prepared with his own distinctive flair.
You never quite know what’s coming out of the kitchen next. And that’s half the fun!
Fancy some freshly caught Jamaican lobster? 🦞
When in season, lobster can be enjoyed as part of our signature Three-Course No Menu Dinner for an additional US$12 per person.
Just let us know in advance so we can check availability with our local fishermen and arrange something delicious for you!
A World Of Flavours
Our culinary adventures don’t stop at Jamaica’s shores!
Drawing on our family’s Hakka Chinese heritage and decades of globe-trotting, Darryl and Elise bring a world of flavours to The Blue House kitchen.
From authentic home-style Hakka Chinese dishes rooted in our ancestral villages in Southern China to fabulous Italian nights and other international favourites, there’s always the possibility of another delicious surprise.
It’s Jamaican hospitality with a generous helping of international gastronomy!
Plant-Based Jamaican Gastronomy
Who says you need meat to enjoy the extraordinary flavours of Jamaica?
At The Blue House, our vegan and vegetarian guests enjoy the same culinary adventures as everyone else, with dishes every bit as imaginative, satisfying and delicious.
Think Jamaican classics reimagined with plant-based ingredients, from rich, deeply flavoured curries to our very own vegan oxtail. And with Daryl’s Hakka Chinese heritage and love of international cuisine, there’s a whole world of possibilities beyond traditional Jamaican fare.
No uninspired substitutions. No afterthoughts. Just fabulous food, thoughtfully prepared around your preferences.
Because nobody should miss out on the delicious side of Jamaica!