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SoSo Seafood Bar & Grill

Restaurant Seafood restaurant

👍👍 Soso seafood never disappoints. The food is very good, I especially love the coconut escoveitched fish. The curried fish comes in at a close second. The staff is courteous and the ambience pleasant 🙂 People often mention fish, great, service, good, Great, staff, customer, music, server, ordered,


Address

4 Chelsea Ave, Kingston, Jamaica

Contact

+1 876-968-2397

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (979 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 1 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (30) great (28) service (27) good (26) Great (14) staff (11) customer (10) music (10) server (9) ordered (9)
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  • 5/5 Melissa M. 8 months ago on Google • 202 reviews
    Soso seafood never disappoints. The food is very good, I especially love the coconut escoveitched fish. The curried fish comes in at a close second. The staff is courteous and the ambience pleasant 🙂
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abigail S. 1 year ago on Google • 366 reviews
    Came with a big group for a birthday party and the service was awesome. We got manual wata on entry and we’re quickly attended to. Our server Monique was very attentive and friendly, it was a pleasure to be served by her.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ayanna T. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great time at SoSo Seafood. One of Kingston's oldest but still greatest Seafood spots in the heart of the city. I only gave them 4 stars because they had no soup AT ALL last night. The waiter/mixologist was awesome and very attentive. He suggested the Coconut Curried Escoveitch fish... yeah I know it's alot of flavor and I was worried at first but it really turned out to be good 👍. Food was prepared in a timely manner and was well seasoned and cooked. The place wasn't too crowded and there was a steady flow of persons in and out. All in all we had a great time and will definitely be back.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roux_504 1 year ago on Google • 322 reviews
    Fantastic spot. The service was great and the food was top notch. Our server checked on us several times and even recommended a dish to try that turned out to be Fantastic. Its was a great atmosphere since the world cup was on. This is always the best spot for seafood in Kingston

  • 1/5 Tarik P. 2 years ago on Google
    We went and ordered the fish. The menu said $2500. No one told us it was by the pound. They then brought us 4.5lbs and when we ordered 3 servings. They insisted that they explained this even though they didn't. We ended with the option of waiting for them to make over the three dishes which took more than an hour in the first place or canceling the order. As it was already 15 minutes to curfew we had no choice but to leave the fish and go home hungry. Not to mention it was past curfew and there was no where else to get food. The customer service was very poor and they felt that it was ok to pad the bill by over $5000 with fish we didn't order and then to send us home with nothing when we expressed our disappointment. They need to correct the menu and train their staff about good customer service. What's the point of sending paying customers home upset and disappointed? Don't they know our frustrations will only end up on the internet?? Evening ruined.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane B. 11 months ago on Google • 230 reviews
    The food was great, our server was a gem, nice hiding spot for lunch and dinner with friends.

  • 5/5 Shacel W. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Came here for my 33th birthday 🎂. The service was excellent🤠. They even gave us container of warm water to wash her hands 👐. I highly recommend this restaurant. The turtle 🐢 that's there kept staring a me lol * Please to like my review/page if u found my review helpful*
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ashli F. 4 years ago on Google • 80 reviews
    Walked here from Knutsford Blvd and almost didn't find it due to the tiny sign. Outdoor seating, friendly staff, casual ambience. Food was ok. The pepper shrimp was delicious but my dad had the BBQ porkchops and said they were awful. Prices are moderate for new Kingston.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience the two times I went there. Service was excellent. Had the same waitress. She was amazing. Brown girl with glasses. She should b promoted to supervisor.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michelle S. 5 years ago on Google
    Lobster & conch soup, curried lobster and brow stew parrot were to die for. Downright delicious. Attentive and prompt service too
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ahkiva W. 5 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Well This place was overall a chill vybe . I love how attentive the waitress was she made us feel welcome the moment we stepped in. Came here to celebrate My Moms birthday and she picked this restaurant and I do not regret it. Food for me was good I ordered wings and My mom really enjoyed the fried fish with bammy as only the bones from the fish lived to tell the tale‼️😂 I would definitely recommend and I will be back to do a more detailed review.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 meldrick m. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    It was a wonderful experience, Jody which was my waitress she was very pleasant and helpful our order didn't take long the atmosphere was good i would recommend you to visit there
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Serene S. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff was extremely welcoming and attentive. I loved the mix of sports bar and zen Garden with the indoor pond.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharlene H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot for having lunch in a calm, scenic environment surrounded by the bustling city. Food is delicious, customer service on point!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mark h. 3 years ago on Google
    Thump up
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ian G. 3 years ago on Google
    It was the my favourite restaurant for years until Wednesday July 15. 2020. I was also there Tuesdays 14 2020. I always order roasted fish and it is always good until July 15,2020. On the day in question I ordered fish finger as appetizer and roasted fish. I got my my appetizer which was very good and eventually my roasted fish. I proceeded to eat one side of the fish upon having the other side it was badly burnt and tough. I brought it to the waitress attention and I was reprimanded because I started having fish. She also made it clear that the chef said nothing is wrong with the fish. According to the waitress and I quote" the fish weight 1.75 pounds and she will charge me for 1.5lbs". I said to her, money is not the issue. I am talking about the service. I was very disappointed because I eat at this restaurant twice per week and I show case their food on my my WhatsApp page and boast about the Quality but for sure I will never go back to the restaurant neither my family, company or associates.To make matter worse I asked for a take out for the remainder of the fish my request was yet to fulfill. I usually tip 10% even to the very young lady that serve me that night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Antoinette B. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I had a good time, the atmosphere was wonderful, the service was good and the food was delicious also the waiting time for the food was not long. Definitely will be going back

  • 1/5 Sssmontanna8855 2 years ago on Google
    Wouldn’t go back here. First and last with my partner today. My grilled pork chops for $2500 didn't cut it at all. It was very tough and dry could break my teeth, the sauce with it was ketchup mixed with salt and water and ginger. The rice clumpy. Food not appealing, oh no. My partner got shrimp in oysters sauce lol. It is still waiting to be eaten… Bill: $6000 money wasted s

  • 3/5 Desniege J. 4 years ago on Google
    I was walking in the area and decided to drop in for a quick lunch. I ordered a rum punch and garlic shrimp. Everything came quickly. I didn’t care for the rum punch and the rice tasted a bit stale. The shrimp was ok. I want to return to try another dish.

  • 5/5 Moesha R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great and the staff was friendly

  • 5/5 Annette S. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious 😋 space was cozy

  • 5/5 Steve A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, food and drinks. Laid back and casual restaurant.

  • 5/5 Rochel S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food, atmosphere and customer service is great. Nice place to relax and eat good food alone or with friends.

  • 2/5 Claudette F. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was OK. I was a bit disappointed in the server. Her attitude was stink

  • 3/5 Romeo R. 2 years ago on Google
    After a long day at work one of the places I recommend for a drink n relaxation before heading home

  • 4/5 John B. 7 years ago on Google
    Great food and drink spot. Nice well stocked bar. Pleasant staff

  • 5/5 Rory G. 2 years ago on Google
    The bartender are full of vybz and the food nice

  • 1/5 shanike d. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered a shrimp pasta and it was a huge disappointment. Don't go there, the food was nasty.

  • 4/5 Janet G. 2 years ago on Google
    The waitress wanted to serve my Lobster with Rice n Peas or plain rice after i ordered baked/mashed potatoes. I had to request the chef. He told me i could get the potato. I not even eat rice during the day much less in the night. Crazy. The meal was delicious when i got it.

  • 4/5 Wende S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had to wait a little too long for the food but it was well prepared.

  • 5/5 Sasha 1 year ago on Google
    We visited Soso on Thursday at9pm. Our host Deandra was welcoming with a great sense of humour. I had coconut escoveich which was the best meal I had since we're here, big juicy fish in coconut sauce. MY partner had pork chops. GreAt experience will definitely ome back. Lovely vibe too.

  • 5/5 Yo F. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    The food here was great! Had coconut fish and it was AMAZING! The waitress were pleasant and attentive! Only problem was I went there on a Sunday and they had loud music which apparently is a Sunday thing so any other day would be good

  • 5/5 BLKCHYNAH 9 months ago on Google
    Wonderful vibes!! Great food 😋 with music 🎶..Outdoor like setting with ice music. I ordered the shrimp had wings and vegetables and everything was delicious. My server was very attentive and I went there 3 times on my visit. I must recommend 👌..

  • 5/5 Rodcliffe G. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely dishes. Tasty food. Well done, spicy and lovely, the staff was very warm, welcoming an attentive. I give them a 10 out of 10. Believe it or not, love the location and surrounding.

  • 5/5 Kurie C. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was great and customer service was awesome!!!! Very refreshing to have this quality of customer service these days, not sure if it's just my server or it's everyone but she was veeerrrrry professional...even with the timing of the food she kept updating us like how many minutes before it is ready, and if there was any delay she was quick to apologize for it....a great experience I would say

  • 5/5 Kimberley B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, excellent customer service and music by DJ Richie.

  • 5/5 Jena W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was kid friendly. Very accommodating, when I has arrived for my reservation. Service EXCELLENT. Can't say enough about our server Candy. EXCELLENT keep it up :-)

  • 5/5 Safin H. 1 year ago on Google
    Was a great experience, good ambiance and good food. Also our waiter Adrian was very good and attentive to your order, great guy.

  • 3/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    Difficult to find when you have the address ( bad signage) Music too loud to comfortably visit while eating. That said the steamed snapper was great! Can pick your fish out yourself and they cook to order. Lots of tables open to choose from as the parking area is not large.

  • 5/5 Matthewjon Griffiths- S. 2 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was amazing, the staff was warm and welcoming. 100% would recommend

  • 5/5 Dean M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience great atmosphere World Cup football game was live and welcoming thank you Candice very very much great service n see u soon

  • 3/5 Joost D. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is great, service too. Just, on a Friday night, the music is way too loud. Not pleasant to eat, as you can't talk to anyone because of the extremely loud noise. A shame, as the restaurant is really nice!

  • 1/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    I was served by a woman with a nasty attitude and ended up paying too much for a meal that was prepared with cheap ingredients. I had shrimps in oyster sauce and it was like i had dust in my mouth.

  • 4/5 deonne h. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good music,service and food

  • 4/5 Carey P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, try the lunch specials if you want to save $

  • 5/5 char c. 1 year ago on Google
    SoSo has all the vibes...I had such a great time.. .Staff was awesome but the food was soooSooo good. Start with the seafood or veggie soup as your appetizer it will ignite your taste buds...i had both and i was soso worth it.... let the vibe lead u to anything else on the menu..guaranteed to satisfy.

  • 1/5 Toni M. 2 years ago on Google
    I am being generous with the stars because I was attended to quickly by the waitress and the DJ held my interest while I waited on my "done-to-order To-go" meal. My steam fish was "SoSo" bland. It had no flavour; at all. I had to grab salt, pepper and mash the meat up a bit. Imagine that. Imagine eating my crackers in what we term "lele" water. This was my first and impromptu visit and I'm not sure if I'll pay another $2990 to see if the chef improves to be honest. I mean, it's snapper. What is happening 😳 😕

  • 4/5 Tamara T. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and music were good but the service was average. While the music was good, the volume was too high which didn't allow for easy conversation.

  • 5/5 Jiszel J. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the food and the bartender/waiter was GREAT! Definitely going back there 😊

  • 4/5 charmalie c. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was great it was an amazing night

  • 2/5 Corey S. 3 years ago on Google
    👎

  • 5/5 Sheldon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice hang out on a Friday good vibes. Ask for Sophia a waitress who is excellent she makes you feel at home. She serves with a smile

  • 5/5 Clifford M. 3 years ago on Google
    wow wow it was gud

  • 3/5 Shevelle G. 3 years ago on Google
    I like the setting, that service was great. But my fish in coconut milk had no flavour, the okras were old and the steamed bammy was so tough. I wouldn't return not even to try something else.

  • 5/5 Kerry T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ... wonderfull place

  • 5/5 Hugh H. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff always pleasant, food always timely, I always call ahead and they've never had me wait more than 5 mins after arrival to get my meal

  • 4/5 David A. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is secure and have great sea foods.

  • 4/5 Claudia G. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed the meal I had there, smoked pork chops with mashed potatoes. Good ambiance.

  • 4/5 Talya W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice ambiance and great food.

  • 5/5 Amelia D. 3 years ago on Google
    It was awesome.I had seafood and it was great😋🦀🦐

  • 4/5 Jermaine J. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered fried and steam fish and fried shrimp take away the food tasted awesome it was done in a timely manner and the bar and ambiance was nice. Didnt like the presentation for the fried fish as my only negative

  • 4/5 Holistic Health & W. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast service....food was okay.

  • 5/5 Andree G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, Good vibe, good service, good people and good environment

  • 4/5 ANDREA JONES B. 5 years ago on Google
    Curried fish in coconut sauce was awesome but salty

  • 5/5 Leighton W. 3 years ago on Google
    The experience was wonderful and our waiter Colin was excellent

  • 4/5 Andre' C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Service, Food and Vibes was great. Definitely going back.

  • 4/5 Keisha A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good and the waiter was nice. Atmosphere is lovely

  • 4/5 Shani D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was really good and the service was really nice. Definitely going back

  • 5/5 Island B. 3 years ago on Google
    Found this place by COMPLETE accident. No regrets.we had just landed and was lost on the way to the hotel and heard the music and just stop. BEST experience I’ve had in travel back home. The food was great the staff was great prices were reasonable. I wish I remembered that bartender’s name but love it would give 7stars if I could. Keep it up

  • 5/5 JMAXSPA HAIR AND NAIL CLUB DAY S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambiance is nice and rustic .food is quite good staff is professional and very efficient, I recommend a visit

  • 4/5 mark s. 3 years ago on Google
    Chelsea avenue is the place quality cooking everything chicken pork mutton fish you name it

  • 4/5 Stacy 4 years ago on Google
    Relaxed spot for a few drinks and food in New Kingston. Great seafood options available.

  • 5/5 Donavon L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very customer service oriented with fair prices compared to other places

  • 4/5 Marsha Ann P. 2 years ago on Google
    Steam fish and bammy is awesome. Lovely atmosphere, great service

  • 5/5 Makeida B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, ambiance and customer service

  • 4/5 Charmain H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 3/5 Aristotle F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Pier S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great after work set up

  • 5/5 Philip W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great curried steam fish and esco fish

  • 5/5 Rohan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food. Courteous staff

  • 5/5 Devon R. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 4/5 Murelda H. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was good and I enjoyed myself would go back.

  • 3/5 Shane B. 3 years ago on Google
    Seating was uncomfortable

  • 4/5 keith f. 3 years ago on Google
    It was great, the was well prepared and nice music been played.

  • 5/5 Micheal L. 3 years ago on Google
    Just one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to quick and tastee

  • 2/5 Shonette G. 3 years ago on Google
    First when we got there, no one was at the entrance to greet us secondly the server for the night needs training her service was very distasteful 🤮. I ordered steam snapper when the food came it wasn't snapper . Apart from that there was this other server that came and ask me if everything was okay and if I was finishing with my food she also came with warm soapy water for me to wash my hands which I very much appreciated.

  • 5/5 Zae T. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best bar

  • 5/5 Sheryl F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best food and customer service at this restaurant

  • 4/5 Romeo C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good steam fish served within stated time.

  • 4/5 Errol F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best in seafood n a cozy spot to hang out for a quiet drinks with friends

  • 5/5 SB 3 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing as alwys


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cheques
    • ✓️ Cash only
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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