PIMENTO JAMAICAN KITCHEN & RUM BAR
Read moreOne of the secrets to eating well and cheaply in the United States is to bet on ethnic restaurants. This Subway-style Jamaican restaurant is a real treat. For the past 10 years on Eat Street, Pimento has been serving complete, balanced dishes in trays: chicken, rice, banana, plantain and more. All spiced up with delicious sauces. Sensitive souls, beware of the spiciness! On weekends, the Pimento bar takes over until late.
PEACHES PATTIES
Read moreLocated upstairs in the Ferry Building, this new restaurant offers Jamaican flavors not so common on the streets of San Francisco. There aren't many dishes on the menu, but they're all delicious, fresh and full of flavor. Starting with the legendary jerk chicken, a braised chicken with a bouquet of 100% Jamaican spices. Of course, there are "patties", meat and vegetable fritters served with fried plantains. But there are also tasty vegetarian ital dishes from the Rasta culture. For a drink, try Jamaican hibiscus