The HighSeas Seafood Raft in Runaway Bay in St. Mary offers lobster, conch and crab, fresh from the ocean, served aboard a raft built of bamboo. The raft restaurant floats in the Gran Bahia Principe waters and has become increasingly popular with those who prize the ultimate in a seafood dining experience. A common comment from those who have eaten there is “You can’t get fresher than this!” The cuisine combines seafood with roasted breadfruit, pineapple, sweet potato, onions, garlic, avocado and a signature marinade that sets the menu apart from other venues. Operated by two brothers, the HighSeas Seafood Raft and offer choices that vary by the day, depending on the catch. Visitors cite the exceptional customer service in addition to the excellent eating when recommending the restaurant. The popularity of HighSeas means that there may be a wait of “two Jamaican minutes” – 30 actual minutes – before being served, but everyone agrees that the wait is well worthwhile.

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