Jamaica’s celebrated farm-to-table restaurant Stush in the Bush has earned a coveted spot on the 2025 list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, announced Thursday night at a live awards ceremony in Las Vegas.
The St. Ann-based dining destination, owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Lisa and Christopher Binns, landed at No. 49, making it the only Caribbean restaurant to be featured in the top 50 in this year’s rankings.
Topping the list was Atomix in New York, followed by Canada’s Mon Lapin, Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Smyth in Chicago, and Tanière 3 in Canada.
Founded in 2009, Stush in the Bush has redefined Jamaican cuisine by merging fine dining with a fully plant-based menu and a deep commitment to sustainability. Set on the couple’s ZionItes Farm in the hills of Free Hill, St. Ann, the restaurant offers a five-hour immersive experience that begins with a guided farm walk—often led barefoot by Christopher—where guests learn about medicinal herbs, sample fresh produce, and even plant seeds for future visits.
Every dish served is harvested from the farm or neighboring producers and prepared using Ital (vegan Rastafarian) principles. Signature creations include plantain gnocchi with callaloo pesto, jackfruit tacos drizzled with house-made Blow Fiyah sauces, and the restaurant’s acclaimed roasted pumpkin hummus. Even condiments, such as scotch bonnet–infused sauces and almond “ricotta,” are made entirely on-site.
The Binns’ commitment to sustainability extends well beyond the kitchen. The property runs on solar power, incorporates rainwater harvesting, and maintains zero-waste practices, while producing their own plant-based milks and artisanal products.
Open only on Fridays and Sundays at 1 p.m., Stush in the Bush requires advance reservations for its prix fixe dining experience—a ritual that has already garnered multiple Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards and now stands as a beacon of Caribbean culinary innovation on the global stage.
