As one of Jamaica’s most popular tourist attractions, Montego Bay is a unique tropical paradise in the Caribbean. To stand out from among the myriad of hotels, resorts, and top-quality restaurants is to upstage some of the finest feats of premium hospitality in the country. Situated in a private cove, Jewel Grande Montego Resort & Spa is regarded as one of the Caribbean’s leading  resorts. But it is their signature culinary offering, Waves Restaurant, that has whetted the appetite and piqued the attention of the panel of experts at Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Through careful consideration, Luxury Lifestyle Awards has selected Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa – Waves Restaurant as a winner in the category of Best Luxury International Cuisine Restaurant in Jamaica.

Waves Restaurant is one of eight restaurants at Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, and certainly the most premium. The menu is carefully curated to include a wide range of delicious international dishes but does well to include a handful of local flavors as well. The interior boasts a classic colonial design, with tables bedecked in white linen and surrounded by comfortably cushioned chairs and elegant touches of fine dining – it’s all about attention to detail.

Highlights of the menu include the rich, hearty Oxtail Ravioli appetizer, as well as the fragrant Jamaican-style Fish Cakes, served with spicy mayo. For a lighter, fresher, option, the Green Fish Ceviché is sprinkled with coriander and drizzled with lime. Salads offer classic selections of crisp mixed greens with various tropical fruits and tangy dressings, as well as a uniquely tantalizing Octopus Carpaccio salad. Perhaps more unique is the Crawfish Bisque, their spin on a French-style creamy seafood soup.

Mouthwatering mains include classics such as the JG Signature Prime Burger, the juicy Grilled Beef Fillet with Roasted Corn Sauce and Cauliflower Pureé, and the Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Jamaican-style Jerk Mango Sauce. However, for the less conventional palate, standout menu items include the Drunken Chicken with Roasted Pineapple and Appleton Rum Sauce, the Steamed Snapper poached in a Lemon Broth, and the pièce de résistance: the decadent Italian-style Shrimp Saffron Risotto.

A trio of sweet treats wraps up an excellent culinary experience with a dainty bow, with offerings that include The Coconut (Roasted Pineapple, Ginger Crumbles, Coconut Ice Cream, and Passion Fruit), The Cherry (Chocolate Mousse Stuffed with a compote of black Amarena Cherries), and The Apple (Fresh Apple Sautéed with Cinnamon, Rum, and Sugar, finished in the oven with Puff Pastry).

Of course, no award-winning tropical resort menu is complete without a cheeky list of tempting cocktails for pre, during, and after dinner, a selection of crisp, refreshing beers, and an extensive list of premium wines from all over the world, offering the perfect complement to any nibble or course.

The other seven restaurants at the Jewel Grande Montego Resort & Spa give you the option of casual American food (The Fiery Pelican Outdoor Grill), a sophisticated steakhouse (Le Bouchon), authentic Asian fusion (Pierside Restaurant), a gourmet buffet (Orchids), Italian cuisine (Moonstone restaurant), and Authentic Jamaican cuisine (Crickets Grill).

There are three lone-standing bars with a selection of wines, cocktails, beers, spirits, and nibbles. There are also a couple of health-conscious cafés where you can enjoy refreshing raw juices and “fit food”.

In addition to its various dining options, Jewel Grande Montego Resort & Spa also offers a host of world-class, leisure-focused amenities such as the full-service spa, where you can indulge in premium relaxation and luxurious self-care. You can also get a closer view of the crystal-clear Caribbean sea in your own private beachside cabana, or take a dip in one of the ocean-front swimming pools – It’s all about experiencing the finest that the Caribbean has to offer.

Luxury accommodation options range from one- and two-bedroom suites, to elaborate penthouse apartments or three-bedroom townhouses, all with plush beds in cozy bedrooms, kitchens with marble-top counters, and butler service.

From award-winning culinary experiences to premium amenities, Jewel Grande Montego Resort & Spa has gone out of its way to make sure that you never have to leave the resort, ensuring the very best Jamaican tropical paradise experience.

Owned by prime beachfront property experts, Playa Hotels & Resorts NV, Jewel Grande Montego Resort & Spa presents the upper echelon of their premium property portfolio.

For more information on the luxury resort or its award-winning restaurant, visit their website: www.playaresorts.com