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Scotchies vs Little Ochie

Both Scotchies and Little Ochie are praised by expert writers. Overall, Scotchies is preferred by most professionals compared to Little Ochie. Scotchies has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 7 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Rough Guide.

Scotchies
Scotchies
9 / 10
Falmouth Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Many call this open-air jerk eatery the best in Jamaica, but the Scotchies Too branch in Ocho Rios certainly makes it a tough call." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The extremely popular jerk joint, made famous in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, has come to conquer the capital, and very successfully, too."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated in Montego Bay, this casual outdoor eatery is widely considered the best place on the island for authentic jerk pork and chicken." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"A bit out of the way, but worth the effort if you’re after some excellent jerk cooking; pork, chicken, fish and seafood are served with festival, breadfruit, yam or sweet potato."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Scotchie’s serves what is arguably the best jerk chicken on the island...just a collection of tin-roofed structures around a few palapa-shaded tables by the side of the road." Full review
Little Ochie
Little Ochie
7 / 10
Alligator Pond, Mandeville, Jamaica
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This casual beachside eatery, a favorite with locals and travelers, known for its genuine Jamaican dishes like "fish tea" (a spicy bouillon)." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Blackie Christian at Little Ochie has been serving up seafood at this Aligator Pond spot since 1989." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Founded twenty years ago by Evrol ‘Blackie’ Christian, Little Ochie is practically a Jamacain institution with locals and tourists a like."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The first franchise of the original in Alligator Pond, this lively spot is a replica of its big sister, serving delicious seafood in a variety of styles amidst a casual, local vibe."