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Pier 1 vs Pork Pit

Both restaurants are rated highly by writers. Overall, Pork Pit ranks significantly better than Pier 1. Pork Pit scores 88 with endorsements from 5 reviews like Rough Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Pier 1
Pier 1
8 / 10
Howard Cooke Blvd, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $2 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"After tropical drinks at the deck bar, you'll be ready to dig into the international variations on fresh seafood; the best are the grilled lobster and any preparation of island snapper." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"On MoBay's bursting boardwalk, this seaside restaurant serves up al fresco seafood dishes like Drunken Scallops--sauteed in Jamaica's own Red Stripe ale."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"With tables laid out along a breezy pier and great views down the coastline, this is a pleasant, mid-priced spot for lunch or dinner."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This open-air bar and restaurant sits on its own pier where the Hip Strip meets downtown offers harbor views." Full review
Pork Pit
Pork Pit
8 / 10
27 Gloucester Ave, Miranda Hill, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"A favorite with many Mo'Bay locals, this no-frills eatery serves Jamaican specialties including some fiery jerk—note that it's spiced to local tastes, not watered down for tourists." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This joint -- right in the heart of Montego Bay, near Walter Fletcher Beach -- is the best place to go for Jamaica's famous jerk pork and jerk chicken." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Warm yuh belly up with jerked delights at this picnic table style restaurant. A huge tourist favorite, visitors always make repeat trips."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The Strip’s obligatory jerk spot, and very good it is too."