Calabash Bistro

Calabash Bistro - Table reservation

428 Carrall St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J7, Canada, V6B2J7
1628 Reviews 4.5

"Going out for dinner and then dancing is always the perfect way to spend the evening!"

Details

Phone: +16045685882

Address: 428 Carrall St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J7, Canada, V6B2J7

City: Vancouver

Website: http://www.calabashbistro.com/

Opening hours

Thursday: 05:00 -22:00

Friday: 17:00 -02:00

Saturday: 17:00 -02:00

Statistics

Dishes: 10

Categories: 5

Reviews: 1628


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Reviews

3 /5 Rating

Read here for Honest Review :The food is Caribbean INSPIRED, not Carribean. The staff is nice friendly, chatty, understanding. Unfortunately we came out expecting Caribbean food and music and vibes. The drinks are on point, the new manager is attentive. The food presentation was amazing I had the oxtail with rice and peas. It was a good dish except for the plainish taste. I don 't cook with salt ever, but the oxtail was missing a taste. A little salt and pepper made it a good dish. I tasted the Chicken Curry. If this was a competition... A Curry Chicken would win hands down. The roti skin looked and tasted more of tortilla style. To be fair making roti skins can be hard. The music was techno...

1 /5 Rating

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at a restaurant that supposedly specializes in Caribbean cuisine. Despite the menu clearly listing the items they serve, the vegetarian curry I ordered was subpar with undercooked potatoes and sweet potatoes. The hot sauce was the only saving grace, which I had to add to my roti to make it palatable. To my surprise, I was charged extra for the sauce, which I had ordered two of. The roti itself was tough and resembled more of a fajita than the soft, fluffy texture I was expecting. Overall, I left the restaurant feeling very dissatisfied and forced to eat a meal that did not meet my expectations.

5 /5 Rating

My friends and I had such a great time at Calabash! The food was delicious we shared the veggie curry (which comes with fragrant rice, a beautiful salad and plantains , a side of roti and the coconut dumplings with mango butter (to die for! . The spicy plantain margaritas were amazing our server added a special touch for us, so that made us feel pretty special. The staff were all so kind. After we left, we went back for dancing later. They played great music and it was a wholesome, fun vibe. The place is highly secure. We felt very safe inside despite it being in the DTES area.

5 /5 Rating

My friends and I had such a great time at Calabash! The food was delicious we shared the veggie curry (which comes with fragrant rice, a beautiful salad and plantains , a side of roti and the coconut dumplings with mango butter (to die for! . The spicy plantain margaritas were amazing our server added a special touch for us, so that made us feel pretty special. The staff were all so kind. After we left, we went back for dancing later. They played great music and it was a wholesome, fun vibe. The place is highly secure. We felt very safe inside despite it being in the DTES area.

4 /5 Rating

This establishment is situated in a less reputable area of the city, just above Gastown, but rest assured, it's safe and the locals are welcoming. It has recently come under new management and hired a friendly and accommodating staff. Their specialty is Caribbean cuisine, and on certain weekends, you may have the opportunity to enjoy DJ Rexx, Vancouver's top DJ, playing your favorite hits.Parking: Patience is a virtue

5 /5 Rating

Our server was patient and entertaining, even though we were a large and demanding group. I loved the music and atmosphere on the dance floor - it was energetic and welcoming, attracting a great crowd. I witnessed a touching moment when a man brought a very drunk woman a glass of water, warming my heart.

5 /5 Rating

I didn’t get to try the food, other than some bread my friend had. I wish I did because it had this sauce that was so flavorful. I’m sure everything else is seasoned well and full of flavor. I did get drinks, rum punch, and it was delicious. I would love to come back and try more food!

5 /5 Rating

Food was very tasty and properly spiced; drinks were amazing. Service was friendly and welcoming. Vibe is very positive and energetic, definitely Caribbean vibrations.

5 /5 Rating

This is the best restaurant in Vancouver. The delicious oxtail positively reacts with your taste buds.

5 /5 Rating

Going out for dinner and then dancing is always the perfect way to spend the evening!


Dishes

Jerk Fried Chicken Burger
Jerk Fried Chicken Burger

Vegetarian Curry Or Roti
Vegetarian Curry Or Roti

Calabash Dark And Stormy
Calabash Dark And Stormy

Spicy Plantain Margarita
Spicy Plantain Margarita

Jerk Beef Oxtail Burger
Jerk Beef Oxtail Burger

Mango Goat Cheese Salad
Mango Goat Cheese Salad

Kingston Ol' Fashioned
Kingston Ol' Fashioned

Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Barrel Aged Cocktail
Barrel Aged Cocktail

The Island Backroads
The Island Backroads