Regarding the friday night parties.. calabash is ALWAYS A VIBE. Such a gem it’s a shame it was alil dead. Great music that far exceeds the basic mainstream pop played at other ‘clubs’ like portside. Real culture 🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Cosmo Kwan
Sure will miss its food services soon. Great environment and great friendly staffs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Haile
Ordered the curry roti wrap & did not disappoint! Excellent ambiance as well, I had to leave early but definitely recommend staying in for dinner here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karmen Garner
Calabash is one of my top 3 in Vancouver. Special place. Amazing for a date night. Just cocktails, yep, add dinner, yumm, keep it going on the dance floor.. yeah. I was sad to see what has happened on the news. The last time I went, prior 2020, I realized the area is too dicey. I can't imagine what its like now.. :( I hope they will have a successful move. It's a real loss for downtown Vancouver.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina54
The food here was absolutely delicious. Everything was so tasty and fresh. Authentic and the place is such a vibe. If you love Caribbean cuisine and get the chance to stop in it’s a must. Best thing I’ve eaten so far while visiting Van.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan
Great option for dinner. Lots of new staff when I went but the service and food were great. Will go back again. Plantains were the best thing we had so recommend a dish that has those.
Tristan
Shouldn't be marketed as “Caribbean” at all. Out of place. Ambiance had American football and Afrobeats playing. Food has the ingredients but not the soul of the islands. Do not eat here expecting authentic Caribbean cuisine.
Lystra
We get together once every 2to3 months to catch up and connect so, we didn't let the substandard food and service get in our way!
Martha Smith
Listen, I’m from Ontario. What I’ve noticed being here is the options for Caribbean food is NOT copious. But this spot right here was EXCELLENT. The jerk chicken and the oxtail was delicious, the slaw they had- all the correct components with the crunchy texture and the sweet adds on from the mango! The jerk sauce and the rice were splendid and the plating was beautiful as well!! Really and all around fantastic dish with flavours that stood out! Was not expecting these flavour profiles but was happily surprised. ☺️ thank you so much for an amazing meal
The restaurant is vibrant and ALL of the staff are lovely. The area of town is not the best but you are transported as soon as you enter the door. This is my 5th time here and my favourites are the Mussels and Guacamole, so delish. My husband always gets the oxtail. He is from Jamaica and says it is legit. The drinks are so tasty! I always get the Dark and Stormy. The drinks are on another level but you have to wait forever for them. It is the same every time I go. I always wonder why they do not have more bartenders. I would have had at least another round if I had the chance. Afterwards we went downstairs for a dance. They have DJs on the weekend who play Reggae and last night lots of Afro Beats. This place is a real gem.
bella bella
Great atmosphere friendly service you can have dinner and then dance downstairs fun place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenny ADEYEMI
Amazing food, really good cocktails and nice Afro/Caribbean music. I'll definitely visit again.
Update- I went there again and they nailed it yet again. Way to go guys.
Angela
Ok this place has changed hands since I dined here years ago. The Jamaican pattys were not the same and the food fell flat. I was disappointed. Drinks were ok.
Love that place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Regarding the friday night parties.. calabash is ALWAYS A VIBE. Such a gem it’s a shame it was alil dead. Great music that far exceeds the basic mainstream pop played at other ‘clubs’ like portside. Real culture 🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Sure will miss its food services soon. Great environment and great friendly staffs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the curry roti wrap & did not disappoint! Excellent ambiance as well, I had to leave early but definitely recommend staying in for dinner here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Calabash is one of my top 3 in Vancouver. Special place. Amazing for a date night. Just cocktails, yep, add dinner, yumm, keep it going on the dance floor.. yeah. I was sad to see what has happened on the news. The last time I went, prior 2020, I realized the area is too dicey. I can't imagine what its like now.. :( I hope they will have a successful move. It's a real loss for downtown Vancouver.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here was absolutely delicious. Everything was so tasty and fresh. Authentic and the place is such a vibe. If you love Caribbean cuisine and get the chance to stop in it’s a must. Best thing I’ve eaten so far while visiting Van.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great option for dinner. Lots of new staff when I went but the service and food were great. Will go back again. Plantains were the best thing we had so recommend a dish that has those.
Shouldn't be marketed as “Caribbean” at all. Out of place. Ambiance had American football and Afrobeats playing. Food has the ingredients but not the soul of the islands. Do not eat here expecting authentic Caribbean cuisine.
We get together once every 2to3 months to catch up and connect so, we didn't let the substandard food and service get in our way!
Listen, I’m from Ontario. What I’ve noticed being here is the options for Caribbean food is NOT copious. But this spot right here was EXCELLENT. The jerk chicken and the oxtail was delicious, the slaw they had- all the correct components with the crunchy texture and the sweet adds on from the mango! The jerk sauce and the rice were splendid and the plating was beautiful as well!! Really and all around fantastic dish with flavours that stood out! Was not expecting these flavour profiles but was happily surprised. ☺️ thank you so much for an amazing meal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant is vibrant and ALL of the staff are lovely. The area of town is not the best but you are transported as soon as you enter the door. This is my 5th time here and my favourites are the Mussels and Guacamole, so delish. My husband always gets the oxtail. He is from Jamaica and says it is legit. The drinks are so tasty! I always get the Dark and Stormy. The drinks are on another level but you have to wait forever for them. It is the same every time I go. I always wonder why they do not have more bartenders. I would have had at least another round if I had the chance. Afterwards we went downstairs for a dance. They have DJs on the weekend who play Reggae and last night lots of Afro Beats. This place is a real gem.
Great atmosphere friendly service you can have dinner and then dance downstairs fun place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, really good cocktails and nice Afro/Caribbean music. I'll definitely visit again.
Update-
I went there again and they nailed it yet again. Way to go guys.
Ok this place has changed hands since I dined here years ago. The Jamaican pattys were not the same and the food fell flat. I was disappointed. Drinks were ok.
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