by Brian Major
Last updated: 10:15 AM ET, Thu June 25, 2026
Sandals Resorts offered a closer look at the revamped food
and beverage concepts debuting at Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay
and Sandals South Coast, as part of the company’s $200 million transformation
of the three Jamaican properties.
In keeping with the company’s broader
culinary evolution, the expanded portfolio places a novel emphasis on local
ingredients, island-inspired storytelling and immersive dining experiences
designed to connect guests more deeply with Jamaican flavors and traditions.
Sandals Montego Bay: Where Island Flavors Take Center Stage
The flagship Sandals Montego Bay is home to 11 dining options. Guests will experience Jamaica from the
moment they walk into the lobby, as BLUM coffee shop will serve the island’s
famous Blue Mountain coffee. A brand-new lobby bar will add to the energy of
the arrival experience, giving guests a new place to sip and ease into the
resort’s rhythm.
The new Bay Roc Rum Bar, part of Sandals’ growing rum bar
collection, will debut as a tribute to Bay Roc Hotal & Villas, the iconic resort from the 50’s that would later
become Sandals Montego Bay. Telling the story of Jamaican music from the 50s,
60s and 70s, the space will feature murals by local artists and memorabilia to
help bring the historic story to life, alongside a curated vinyl collection and
signature cocktails to fit the mood.
The guest-favorite Buccan - a solid-fuel, family-style
restaurant first introduced at Sandals
Saint Vincent in 2024 and at Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia in 2025, will
make its Jamaica debut at Sandals Montego Bay. Set on the waterfront, the
restaurant will take guests on a culinary journey around Jamaica’s parishes, telling
the story of the island through dishes inspired by local classics. Open-fire
cooking, communal tables and bold flavors create an experience that is as much
about connection as cuisine.
A new Parisol Beach
Club will serve as the resort’s vibrant social hub, blending lunch and dinner,
cocktails and beachfront lounging into a single destination.
Designed to capture
the easy rhythm of the Caribbean, Parisol evolves from leisurely lunch spent by
the pool or beach to sunset cocktails, live entertainment, and dinner by the
water. The experience is anchored by the first-ever swim-up pool bar – complete
with the original guest-inscribed bricks that have become of resort lore - alongside
a Jerk Shack serving favorites like fish in foil and festival -and a new made-to-order
pizza counter.
Fresh seafood and wraparound ocean views will set the tone at
the new Scrimshaw, making its Jamaican debut at Sandals Montego Bay. Heart
& Sol will offer fast favorites including fresh smoothies and crisp salads,
while Tesoro will bring global flavors by day before transitioning to Italian
in the evening. The resort’s refreshed food and beverage offerings will also
include returning favorites Butch’s Island Chop House, the brand’s signature
steakhouse and Soy, known for fresh sushi.
Sandals Carbbean Cay: Inspired by Jamaica, Designed for
Gathering
Ar Sandals Caribbean Cay, a standout addition to the dining experience
is Suppa, a homegrown supper-style restaurant inspired by the Jamaican tradition of gathering around
the table for Sunday dinner. Designed to feel at though guests are being
welcomed into a Jamaican home, the experience unfolds through a series of
intimate spaces that mirror a home’s living, dining and outdoor gathering areas,
At the center is a shared set-menu experience
featuring comforting yet creative dishes deeply rooted in Jamaican flavors and
culture.
“Caribbean food is
having a moment right now,” said Luke Mathot, vice president of product
innovation, food & beverage. “We’re taking inspiration from dishes that
have been part of Jamaican culture for generations and interpreting them through
a contemporary lens. A rice and peas risotto at Suppa is a great example -its
unmistakable Jamaican, but presented in a way that is fresh and unexpected.
Authenticity doesn’t always mean traditional, and we’re continuing to find new
ways to celebrate the region’s flavors, stories and ingredients,”
The new Keynote Rum Bar, part of Sandals’ growing rum bar collection,
acts as the “front door” to Suppa, welcoming guests into an intimate,
parlor-style atmosphere as a prelude to the dining experience. Keynote will
serve playful, culturally-rooted snacks and premium Caribbean rums.
Parisol Beach Club will make its debut at Sandals Cay, the
resort’s private offshore island accessible exclusively by boat. With a rustic
chic feel and its very own swim-up pool bar, the beach club invites guests to
spend the day by the water, from breakfast, lunch and dinner at Parisol to
cocktails, beach games and waterside lounging. The private island’s new Jerk
Shack rounds out the experience, with new shaded palapas inviting guests to relax
by the sea.
Sandals Caribbean Cay
will also be home to The Strand, the resort’s signature beach grill concept
that will be making its Jamaica debut complete with a pizza counter, along with
BLUM coffee shop, Heart & Sol and Tesoro. Guest favorites Bombay featuring
Indian fare and The Cricketers Pub will continue to round out the resort’s 11
dining options.
Sandals South Coast:
Nature-Inspires, Flavor-Driven Firsts
Culinary addition at Sandals
South Coast begin at BLUM, where Jamaica’s renowned Blus Mountain coffee and
fresh baked pastries will bring a distinctly local flavor to the day. By
evening, guests can experience to=he arrival of Butch’s Island Chop House, one
of Sandals’ most beloved dining concepts. Making its long awaited debut on
Jamaica’s south coast. Paired with a dedicated martini bar, the celebrated
steakhouse brings premium cuts, fresh seafood and a lively atmosphere designed
for lingering long after dinner ends.
The resort’s 11 dynamic food and beverage offerings will
continue with a range of familiar concepts, including Pan-Asian flavors at Jasmines,
fresh seafood at Schooners and Neptunes, beachfront sushi at Sushi on the Sand,
global flavors at Bayside by day and a french Brasserie by night, Italian
classics at Giuseppe’s, island-style bites at Jerk Shack and comfort favorites
from Chick ‘N Dippers gourmet comfort food truck.
Coming to Sandals South Coast in early 2027 will be the
B-Side Rum Bar, adding to Sandals’ rum bar collection. The second-story rum bar
is being intentionally designed as a hidden gem, leaning into the metaphor of
the B-side of a vinyl record, and will feature an elevated lounge atmosphere
with a menu of small plates, snacks and craft cocktails.
Sandals South Coast is scheduled to reopen on November 18,
2026, followed by Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Caribbean Cay on December 18,
2026.
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