Sugar Mill Restaurant
Located on the gentle slope overlooking the Half Moon Golf Course, The Sugar Mill Restaurant enjoys a distinguished reputation for an exquisite selection of delectable dishes. An undeniably romantic atmosphere, Sugar Mill's stoned walls and pitched high ceiling sets the stage for a gastronomic journey of the palate. Dine by candlelight indoors, on the terrace overlooking the lush gardens, or under the dramatic centuries old waterwheel.
- Dinner only. Reservations required.
- Dinner: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Dress code: Elegantly Casual
- Seats 140
Taking a cue from the diverse cultures that season the Caribbean kitchen, Sugar Mill's chefs have fused the many influences of the region to create a mlange of tastes that is truly Caribbean fusion cuisine. Recipes and methods from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas are joined together in a "melting pot" to create new exotic flavours to tempt the appetite and awaken the palate.
The Sugar Mill Wine Cellar
One of the finest wine cellars in Jamaica graces the entrance of Sugar Mill to complement our award winning wine list that boasts nearly 1500 superb varieties from across the globe. Enjoy a tour with our sommelier, choose your own bottle, and savour the unique atmosphere of local cedar wood blended with the alluring aroma of perfectly aged wine.
The Sugar Mill offers private dining experiences for those looking for a more intimate evening together. For wine aficionados, enjoy the secluded atmosphere of our stone-walled wine cellar while tantalizing your taste buds. For those who wish to enjoy the magic of a star-lit sky, a table for two tucked next to the ancient waterwheel is the perfect backdrop for a night to remember.
With a terraced garden ascending into the hillside, an expansive, lush lawn surrounded by fragrant flowers, and covered terraces overlooking gardens and the Half Moon Golf Course, Half Moon is perfectly suited for celebrations of any kind. The Sugar Mill's Chef de Cuisine will create a delectable feast, customized to your particular needs while Solomon and his team will attend to your every need with impeccable, attentive service.
If you are interested in booking for a group, please fill out our RFP.
Sugar Mill Water Wheel Plaque
Erected in the mid-17th Century, this waterwheel once powered the 50,000 acres of the Running Gut sugar estate spreading from Rose Hall in the east to Little River in the west. Originally owned by British aristocrat Benjamin Lawrence, Running Gut prospered in the Lawrence family for over 200 years until the estate was finally sold in 1885. The property changed hands more than six times, was divided and sold to various interests in the island. The final owner of this parcel of land was acquired by the investors of Half Moon and in 1962 the sugar plantation became the Half Moon Golf Course and the Sugar Mill Restaurant. Although the fast running stream that once powered the mill has since slowed its flow, the waterwheel that was once the nerve of Running Gut’s sugar works was restored to glory in 1981 by William R. Saul II, chief engineer at Steuart Investments Limited, one of the original shareholders of the now 400-acre Half Moon.
For over 40 years, first as a bar steward and later as its maitre d’, the Sugar Mill has been ably kept by Solomon Gardener. Graceful and meticulous, attentive and personable, nothing misses Solomon’s watchful gaze. By his charming greeting and gentle nod he commands his army to unobtrusively attend to attend to an unforgettable dining experience.
