Caracara Restaurant and Bar

Love this restaurant, have been multiple times and just recently I brought my pups and they were treated amazingly. Great food, atmosphere and staff. Also have many vegan/vegetarian options, so excited to see their new menu.

Everything about this restaurant is perfect. The food is phenomenal, and the drinks pack a punch without losing flavor. I had the quesadilla and jungle bird were spectacular, service and food so good the plate was finished before I could take a pitcure.

ETA: Our server Joey O. was very efficient and attentive and an absolute joy to talk to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lump Crab Nachos

I am normally a very talkative person that loves to make conversation during meals. The second the plate (Jasmine rice bowl with chicken) was set in front of me, I was absolutely quiet while I basically INHALED what’s gotta be the best rice bowl I’ve had in a long time. The vibes and service were absolutely phenomenal and I would definitely be coming back again! FANTASTIC!

Server: Joey O.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kalby Short Rib Quesadilla, Crab Nachos

Fantastic unique food wow ? coming back several times / Kristin is awesome ? and cordial and wonderful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were a large party celebrating a friend’s birthday and unfortunately didn’t have a good experience. The server spilled some of the tofu appetizer on the table and just said sorry..were we supposed to eat the pieces off the table? Constantly had dirty dishes sitting on the table that were not being cleared, but would never write a bad review about this or even my dish. I got a chicken rice bowl and the pickled cucumber and carrots were just plain dry veggies with no flavor and definitely not pickled. My fiancé however ordered a Korean hash and they must have forgotten about it, as his meal took awhile to came out after everyone already got theirs. Best part - the potatoes were frozen solid. I told the server and she took the dish away without saying anything except sorry. Everyone ate their meals and eventually they brought the dish back. This time the potatoes were not frozen but they were cold. We didn’t bother saying anything as obviously you do not make it fresh and we didn’t want to make everyone wait even longer. No one came to check if the dish was better this time. The frozen hash was $22. Definitely won’t be back and honestly surprised how this place stays in business as looks like other reviews mention cold dishes as well, so nothing is fresh. Save your money, there are definitely better options out there!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Absolutely adore this place! My boyfriend brought me on a date here Sunday and we loved it! The food is very unique and nothing like what you get elsewhere! I have quite a few allergies that they were able to accommodate. A few being, gluten and dairy, while on top of that, being vegetarian. I ordered the steamed edamame with their gluten free mushroom soy sauce and the street corn tacos with crispy fried tofu (yes gluten free), sweet chili, pickled onion, and basil. So good! And Let me tell you, I absolutely devoured the tacos and the gluten free chips it came with. The green mix of sauce that came out with this dish- I need a gallon of! My boyfriend ordered the jasmine rice bowl with marinaded steak and he, in fact, also devoured his meal! The service was exceptional as well! Our bartender was Mark and our server was Carrie and I recommend both! I ordered the Damri as a drink and it tasted so so fresh and amazing! Carrie was so sweet and an amazing server when we come back we will ask for her! Thank you Caracara we will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Last night I had the Pork Poutine. The French fries were average but the taste of the pork was not. I would not recommend this entree unless covid rid you of the sense of taste.
The server was great and the atmosphere is wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Last night my boyfriend ordered the pork dish which was the worst I have ever had. It was smothered with french fries and little burnt crispers. My favorite meal was deleted from the menu so I had a noodle dish that was ok. We will never go back as when we told the waitress our comments she said nothing to comfort us.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

The food and the ambiance is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Falafel Bao V

We came to work from Dunedin Cafe next door and needed lunch. Called ahead and asked about outlets to work from the restaurant and they were extremely kind and accommodating. Attentive service from Ben had us well taken care of.

The tomatillo salsa was pretty gooey but had good flavor (we finished it). We got taco specials and the chicken with aioli one which was my favorite bc of the aioli. The cocktails were good, but the pineapple white sangria was a bit tart/sour? For my taste though my friend really liked it.

I got the Tokyo dog which is just a shrimp tempura on a slice of bread topped with sauce but very good!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food and service was pretty good. We had no issues getting a table at 8:30 on a Saturday. The reason for the 2 star review is the price of the food. First of all, this is NOT a tapas place, despite the description. The food was really good, but small for the price. The restaurant adds a 3% credit card fee to the total. I understand that credit cards cost money, but I’m supposed to pay their fee plus pay the server? What’s the point of $20 plates of food when I’m expected to tip 20% plus another 3%?

It’s a good spot, but the value isn’t there.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Had chicken rice bowl. Very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

2nd time here and far from last. Great food and service, nice spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Chicken Wings GF

Nice atmosphere, good food concepts not always executed well. Very very pricey. $36 for steak fajitas that consisted of about 5oz of steak, 2 thin slices of peppers and a couple of onions. There was about a tablespoon of guacamole served with it. We asked for a little more and they brought it after we had finished and charged an additional $1.50.

Service was rushed, hit and run, and indifferent. And it wasn't that busy.

Came here a year ago and loved it. This time the experience was not quite up to expectations. 3% credit card charge on top of $1.50 for a tablespoon of guac. We felt nickeled and dimed to death. Likely won't return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Falafel bao!! Yummy!! Even my husband liked it and he hates unique food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Bao V, Nachos