Sharkies Seafood Restaurant
Sharkies Seafood Restaurant sits right on the beach in Salem, Runaway Bay — a casual, open-air spot serving fresh seafood since 2012 that's become one of the area's most popular restaurants, with locals and visitors mixing at the same tables.
The menu covers the full range of Jamaican seafood cooking: escovitch and steamed fish, curried and garlic shrimp, crab a few different ways, and lobster, plus combination platters and classic sides like bammy and festival. Expect live music or a DJ playing reggae and dancehall on busier nights.
Reviews are strong overall — it's Runaway Bay's top-rated restaurant on Tripadvisor — but genuinely mixed: most guests rave about the fresh fish and atmosphere, while a vocal minority report slow service and inconsistent food on off nights, so it can vary visit to visit.
Good to know
- Open daily, 10am-10:30pm.
- It gets busy and lively, especially with live music — better for a fun, social meal than a quiet dinner.
- On the pricier side for seafood platters and lobster, but portions and freshness are usually cited as worth it.