I went there on April 16 2026 the customers service was intact. The food was prepared perfect the area was clean so peaceful . When you want a peace of mind go to calabash restaurant any food you need it right their read more

Calabash Caribbean - Jerk chicken sweet plantain seam vegetable oxtail steam fish smash potatoes so good - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was visiting from out of town and stopped here on a whim after finding the restaurant online. I was absolutely blown away by the ambiance, service, and fantastic food quality. The gentlemen serving us today were kind, super engaging, and provided excellent service. Whoever is in charge of this gem has fostered a fantastic team attitude. The immediate ambiance of the place was great. High class Caribbean feel, great music, cozy and inviting. Walking around a little bit, they have a great catering event space and a super cool indoor/outdoor atrium too! The food sounded amazing on the menu, and proceeded to exceed expectations. We had the coconut shrimp, Jamaican curry goat, and seafood pepper pot. Every bite was fantastic and every meat and seafood was cooked to perfection. There is a lot of talent in that kitchen and this place deserves its praise. If you're in sac, visit this place. One of the best meals I've had in this town, and I will definitely be back! read more

Don't pass this place UP!!! From my time spent in Jamaica and St. Lucia, this is the only restaurant that comes close to the island flavors! The staff were wonderful, polite, and absolutely professional. The place is warm and welcoming and very upscale. We couldnt wait to dig in. What we had: Curry chicken with rice and peas - phenomenal dish, curry chicken was bursting with flavors and the rice and peas were a perfect compliment . Chefs kiss! Fried chicken and Mac - Fried chicken was a huge portion that was fried to perfection but yet still juicy! And the Mac and cheese was smacking! We will definitely be back! And we're bringing the crew! read more

Calabash Caribbean - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm a foodie and a vibe snob, and this place checks every box. The mocktails taste like you're on a Caribbean vacation - fresh, layered with flavor, and crafted. The food is always plated beautifully. The fried whole snapper and jerk chicken were seasoned perfectly, the mac & cheese is baked to perfection, and the portions are more than generous - you definitely leave full and happy. JP, the owner, provides exceptional service and makes you feel like a valued guest every single time. The chefs even come out to check on you and make sure everything is exactly how you like it, which is rare and so appreciated. The ambience is cozy and beautiful, and they also have a lovely outdoor event space - I'm actually planning my large birthday party and I'm so excited about it. I've been here at least five times and it has never disappointed me. This is one of my top recommendations in the city, especially for a nice date night or a grown, chill evening with friends. read more

Great service and friendly staff. Food was very flavorful. Like a burst of Caribbean food with every bite. I felt like I was on vacation.

The food did not disappoint. The oxtail just melted in your mouth. The flavor was epic. By the end of my meal, there was no fried chicken left on the plate lol. The service was great. The ambiance was low-key, very clean and put together. Great spot to visit in Del Paso Heights. read more

Calabash Caribbean - Fried Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food is amazing. The wife and I waltzed in on a Friday evening wanting to support a new small business and, while initially dismayed they weren't serving alcohol yet, we were very glad we decided to stay. The food was delicious. Their coconut shrimp is legitimately the best I've had. The jerk chicken had a simple, traditional seasoning that permeated every bite of chicken with flavor. It's a young, new family-run business with real talent in the kitchen. You'll be glad you gave them a try! read more

The ambience was pretty chill with the Jamaican music playing in the background. The complimentary soup was very good and full of flavor. The jerk wings were fantabulous in flavor and were perfectly seasoned. The oxtails were out of this world. The macaroni and cheese was off the chain, and the plantains were incredibly delicious. The pina colada juice was very refreshing and had the perfect level of sweetness. For dessert, I had pistachio cake, which was simply amazing. Without a doubt, the food was made with love. Many blessings be to this fine establishment. read more

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This is a new business and I will say that the food is really flavorful. It's absolutely amazing. The aesthetics is really nice. It's really pretty. the staff is very friendly. The only thing I can say is I would give them another chance. It took a really long time to get our food, they were having an event and it's a new business so I would give them another chance. I am gonna go there again read more

Calabash Caribbean - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

The pumpkin soup was tasty. The whole snapper (Escovitch) and Mac and cheese were also good. Beware of the jerk wings starter (pictured) b/c ours was clearly tossed in American style BBQ sauce and tasted like it: No, it was not April Fools Day. The waiter defended these as "jerk wings." read more

Calabash Caribbean - Jerk Wings Starter/Appetizer - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Popped in on a Tuesday night for dinner. First time at Calabash. Greeted warmly. Seated at booth. Ordered curried goat with garlicky kale. Meal was flavorful and tasty. Couldn't resist dessert. Pistachio ricotta cake. Nice (not too sweet) end to the meal. Server (J.P.) was attentive, after I asked about the size of the space, offered a brief you. Aside from the eleven tables in main dining room, there is a beautiful outdoor patio space large enough for 200, a small pizza/burger den, and a small room for private dining or gathering. The main dining room was a perfect blend of clean, modern room warmly accented with Caribbean-inspired artwork and lively music. I can't think of anything missing but a Red Stripe. read more

I had such a great experience as this restaurant. I ordered the jerk chicken wrap which is a new item on their brunch menu, and it was incredibly tasty, full of bold, authentic flavors and cooked just right. The staff truly made this visit special; everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming and the whole place had a warm, family like atmosphere. It felt like being invited into someone's home for a great meal. Highly recommended if you're looking for delicious Caribbean food and amazing service. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I'm updating my review bc the owners acknowledged the mistake and gave me a refund. I did like the food so I will DoorDash again. I thought the Mac and cheese was fire and the chicken was yummy too. I'll be back to try the Jamaican rice and peas. read more

Calabash Caribbean - Jamaican jerk chicken. - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food was so good and seasoned and the service was excellent. I will definitely be back. It also was upscale & the setup was very nice. read more

Calabash Caribbean - Rice & Peas, Brown Stew Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is top level. The food, service and environment are outstanding. That pepper pot - WOW!

We were greeted with warmth and attentive service on a slower Sunday afternoon. This is a newer restaurant in Sacramento and I wanted to come to try their fish. I was very very impressed and pleased with everything this restaurant has to offer. The owner, JP, was so welcoming and very easy to chat with. He started us off with complimentary red bean soup and I enjoyed the light flavors very much. Secondly, the fish I ordered (whole snapper) was cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The flavor pairings were also what I expected. I recommend asking JP or another staff about the preparation in order to get the best option for you. The plantains were crispy and delicious, not too salty. Additionally the drinks were very well made, I got the pineapple and ginger drink and it had very good balance of both ingredients. JP even replaced my partner's Mint Julep with the drink I ordered as he said he might have made it too sour. At the end of our meal, he gave us a tour of the restaurant and I am looking forward to seeing how it continues to expand and develop. Very beautiful and clean space! He sent us off each with a rose , a kind and unexpected gesture. I will definitely be coming back several times to try what I couldn't fit into my stomach. read more

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Great atmosphere and vibe. The service was excellent and very authentic Caribbean food. It was delicious!

I'm Caribbean and this is the best Jamaican food I've had outside of the south . It was a bit empty so I hope they continue going strong. It's sister companies with du plate. read more

Calabash Caribbean - Stew chicken, rice and peas - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

New restaurant in Sacramento decided to come check out this new restaurant in Sacramento food selection: whole red snapper rice and peas, jerk, chicken, wings, kale, and garlic with complementary chicken soup The wings & kale were my fav The garlic kale is a must!!! Also tried the Jamaican sorrel which was really good get it!!! Service: the service was very warm and welcoming from the time you walk in the door you are greeted by a nice young lady. The staff also walks around and introduces themselves and gets to know your name which is very professional. Everything came out fresh in a timely manner cook to order the chef himself even came out to greet us and ask me how I would like my fish prepared and gave me a sample of this really good brown stew sauce. The service was greatly appreciated and top-tier, very professional. Ambience : Jamaica meets , fine dining decor Here is very nice. Very comfortable. Very nice table settings and a nice bar area if you are dining alone or don't want a table. Conclusion : I've had some really good Jamaican food so it's very hard to impress me, but I will say this Jamaican food has a Jamaican American type feel , but they definitely did good with the style of cooking from the fish to the rice and peas to the wings I will definitely come back for more wings and to try the mac & cheese and Rasta pasta and definitely for that Jamaican sorrel thanks for your good service I wish u guys much success FOODIE APPROVED! read more

This restaurant tasted authentic fresh and perfectly cooked. None of the meats were overdone, and all of the spices were perfectly balanced. This service and accommodations were exemplary. The servers were very kind and respectfully explained to me how each dish is cooked. Very rarely do I have a meal that genuinely inspires me and this restaurant is definitely a projected to be a cultural landmark in Sacramento. It's amazing to go to a sitdown Jamaican restaurant in Sacramento, where they are sourcing their ingredients from Jamaica. We met the chef and he said he cooked from his heart and we felt it. It was a dining experience that I would put on par with a five star dining experience in a large city like Chicago or New York. We ordered almost everything on the menu and you can't go wrong with anything. read more

The ambiance was very nice. The service was warm, comfortable and welcoming. The chef served us complimentary Chicken and Vegetable Soup to start and Chocolate Cake to end the meal. Everything we tried was delicious. We had the Coconut Shrimp, Stamp and Go Fritters, Jamaican Goat Curry w/Salted Green Plantains, Oxtails and Butter Beans w/Jamaican Rice and Peas and a side of Baked Mac & Cheese. At the end of the meal we were even invited to tour the kitchen. Unfortunately, we did not have time for the tour but we were sure to let chef know that next time we come, we will take him up on the offer of the tour. Highly recommended! This place is new and definitely worth a try. We really loved the experience read more

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Same consistently great food and amazing service!!! I highly recommend!! I'll be back soon...

We went here on a Friday evening with the kids and had such a great experience. The food was incredible. I've been on the hunt for amazing fried chicken ever since South closed. Tori's Place also makes excellent fried chicken, but it's a bit of a trek for us--so to find something this good right in the neighborhood feels like a dream. Perfectly crispy and full of flavor. But the real star for me was the jerk chicken...I didn't even get a picture because I couldn't stop eating it. It came with extra sauce on the side and I seriously could've drunk it, it was that good. For sides, we tried the salty green plantains (excellent) and the jasmine rice, which had the slightest hint of sweetness that paired perfectly with the chicken. Since we had the kids with us, we kept the sides simple, but I saw other tables getting a variety that I can't wait to try next time. The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is beautiful. The AC was blasting, which felt amazing! So many restaurants have been slacking on that during this heat wave, so it was a real treat to actually feel comfortable while dining. I also peeked at the back patio, and it looks stunning--I can't wait to come back and enjoy it. The food did take a little while, but honestly, good fried chicken should. We were also early on a Friday, so I think we might have been warming up the kitchen. Everything I saw going out to other tables seemed timely. And truly, it was worth the wait once we took that first bite. So glad this spot opened in the neighborhoo, it's an absolute gem and I can't wait to come back. read more

Calabash Caribbean - Fried chicken and salty green plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

My wife and I noticed a new restaurant opened up on Arden & Del Paso driving by one day and figured we'd give it a shot seeing it's a Caribbean food joint. We tried the beef & vegetable dumpling soup, stamp & go fritters, coconut shrimp and a delicious Jamaican Sorrel drink to wash it down. Overall it was all delicious and had great unique flavors. Next time we'll try another drink and jerk chicken & fish or possibly Rasta pasta and sweet fried plantains. My wife and I both wish they had some happy hour drinks but they don't have an alcohol license yet unfortunately. Other than that I'd recommend this place for the great service, flavors and beautiful interior and location. read more

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Great food, good vibes, friendly staff. My family and I went to Calabash Caribbean last night. They were very accommodating to both my 2 year old and 10 month old. The complimentary soup was a hit from the start! We also had the fried chicken, sea bass, and jerk chicken and all tasted fantastic. My wife who loves fried chicken said it may have been the best she's ever had. Our waiter Rommel was extremely friendly and added to the experience. His kind fun nature made him a joy to be around. read more

This dining experience was EVERYTHING‼ Out in a brother/sister date hanging out in Sac (from The Bay), and fell across this gem of a menu, restaurant, and service. We ordered 5 or 6 items from the menu, and all of them were prepared and delivered efficiently, well seasoned and tasty! The authentic carribean flow is definitely at Calabash Carribean! I HIGHLY recommend them‼ read more

The service was top ten! They treated us like family. JB was great! My nephews were being twins they went with the flow and accommodated us so much. The escovitch fish was so good!!! The space is wonderful and we can't wait to go back! 10/10 would recommend! read more

I've been here twice since it opened and it's been great both times. The staff is welcoming and the ambiance is wonderful. The food is fantastic and packed with incredible flavors. The Caribbean fry chicken with Rasta pasta was our favorite! read more

Our family was just passing through Sacramento and stopped in. The food was outstanding. The coconut shrimp was crispy with a hint of sweet, the Jerk Chicken was tender and flavorful, best Mac and Cheese, and the Seafood Pepper Pot was creamy with just the right amount of spice and plenty of seafood. My husband could have drank the brown chicken stew sauce that accompanied the fried chicken. On top of the great food there was great service and ambiance. Definitely on our list of places to come when we are in town. read more

The food was AMAZING. The staff was very kind. While I waited for my to go order, I was offered ice water & a refill. The food came out hot & fresh & perfect. I got brown stew chicken w/rasta pasta & a side of plantains. I will definitely be back. read more

Calabash Caribbean - Side of Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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From the decor, to the customer service, to the food, everything was "chef's kiss" !!! There was a wait for the food but it was worth it because the food came out fresh and flavorful!! Prior to getting our food, we had the complementary red pea soup. I knew the entrees would be good just by that soup!!! For drinks (nonalcoholic) we had the watermelon breeze. For food, brown stew chicken with Rasta pasta, Jerk chicken with Mac and cheese, and whole red snapper escovitch style with Mac and cheese. The top of the Mac perfect, but the inside was very creamy. I like my Mac a lil more solid but it still had flavor. Customer service was on point. The women's bathroom is decorated nicely with this gorgeous mirror backdrop area. The event patio space is so spacious to hold special events! It's really a whole vibe!!! I will definitely be back to try the Oxtail!!! Thank you Calabash for a great first dining experience! read more

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Incredible experience! I was worried at first because we showed up 45 min before closing (we're from out of town, saw the reviews and had to try!), but we were greeted warmly as soon as we opened the door and proceeded to have an amazing meal. Let's just run through it real quick: Started with the red bean soup - delicious flavor and lots of good red beans, potatoes, carrots, and other good stuff Then had coconut shrimp - not your average, perfectly crispy, nice flavor and really good sauce The jerk chicken will blow your f'ing hair back. Insane flavor! Mac and cheese was also unreal, with a really good crispy cheese top layer Polished off with the fruit punch, which was a really refreshing addition to some of the spice from the chicken. Last but definitely not least - every single staff member was really nice and generous with their service. 10/10 - will be returning! Will be recommending! read more

Oh my god. We showed up at 5:30 thinking we would be out by 7. At 7:15 we still didn't have our food. We had to leave at 7:30, with no food on our table and zero communication as to why, we had to simply leave. Honestly, I hope things get better. But I have never experienced anything so bad. Didn't get to try the food, so maybe it's good. But for a restaurant, y'all should maybe be more polite. Everyone in there was grumpy and no one had food on the table. I wish them all the luck, but I had to say something. read more

Honestly the worst $97 I've ever spent. The food was terrible with skimpy portions. the jerk chicken was something you'd get from Buffalo Wild Wings or wings stop. No flavor at all. They sell tilapia and serve it as seas bass, curry chicken and oxtails had no flavor as well. I recommend going to dubplate or rockyaad if you plan on eating any of the dishes I had. The customer service was AWFUL. The two fellas on the floor had terrible attitudes like they didn't want to work that day. Told me that me and my family had to sit outside in the back even though the place was empty when I arrive. After 15 minutes of standing I asked if I can sit at the bar until the table was ready. After a whole hour I asked to put my order in so we can eat shortly after the table was ready. Another hour passed and he asked if I wanted to take my order to go because the table still wasn't ready For some reason. I left and had to come back because they forgot my chicken wings. Instead of walking back through the front door I enter through the back and seen that they had PLENTY of empty tables with a few people seated with no issues. I was shocked but still kept my cool. The guy who told me my table wasn't ready looked shook when he seen me return from the back area cause he knew he was caught lying. I politely told the other brother that he forgot my chicken. No apology or anything and acted like I was bothering him or something. Couldn't even look me in the eyes when handing me my food he forgot. The worst experience I've ever had from a black owned business. I still can't believe it. read more

I've been to Calabash twice now and both times I've been impressed by the experience. The food is very flavorful and you can tell the staff are passionate about providing a great experience for diners. The first time I went was for their soft opening. I tried the pineapple chicken and sweet plantains and jerk wings. Everything was delicious. Yesterday I returned and had the sea bass filet with coconut curry sauce, rasta pasta and again, the sweet plantains. I loved them so much the first time I had to get them again! Besides the food being good there are two things that I appreciate and want to call out. First, the space is very beautiful and clean. It's a pleasant space to be in and an asset to Del Paso Blvd. for sure. Second, the staff are super nice and welcoming. My friend ordered the ackee and salted cod at the recommendation of our waitress who went the extra mile to recommend sides that would specifically complement this dish. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and clear passion they have for the food. There is a lot on the menu I want to try. I haven't had a chance to try the desserts yet and the menu says they will be serving burgers soon, so I'm planning to go back to check those items out in the future. read more

Everything was sooo good loved the service and the food was fresh and home made. Jerk chicken was moist and flavorful sides were amazing cant wait to come back read more

today was my first time visiting calabash caribbean and I will be back soon! I ordered the Brown Stew Chicken and it was delicious, plastic fork tender, and the side of plantains was perfect. Slightly sweet, soft but not mushy. It was all perfect. The environment felt welcoming and the staff was attentive. highly recommend. read more

Wow! I was driving by and saw this place. I was so impressed. The decor is great, the Jamaican music sounded great and the atmosphere and service was excellent. This is the place you can go either casual for a special time out. Now let's get to the food. It was wonderful. I highly recommend it! read more

For context I lived in NYC for years and worked at a well known Jamaican restaurant. I ordered the curry chicken and my friend got the jerk chicken. They were just ok. Mine had more bones than meat (see pics--"before" and "after"). It came with a side of my choice so I got the calabash slaw. Had i known that my entree doesn't automatically come with rice and peas I would have gotten that as my side instead so I had to order that as an additional side and it was $7. Yes. You read that right. The damn entree was $21 so they're charging 33% of the price of the entree for what should have automatically come with the entree?! Smh. My friend's jerk chicken looked dry af and it wasn't spicy. They have sorrel on the menu (a staple) but no ting or ginger beer...um excuse me? Maybe cuz they're trying to be upscale? I say trying because they have a tacky ass gigantic flashing "open" light in the front window. They have table linens (tablecloths) but paper napkins and plastic dish-ware. They also had smooth jazz playing. I was like can we get some Caribbean music? I feel like this place has an identity crisis it needs to resolve. Our server was sweet but seemed nervous/inexperienced and the service wasn't great (he didn't refill our water and didn't clear our plates/offer boxes) and it wasn't busy. Also when I ordered the side of rice and peas someone else brought me jasmine rice. Sadly the best things were the rasta pasta (my friend's side) and the complimentary lentil soup. Overall it was a disappointing experience and I won't be back. read more

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The service was friendly, but the kitchen was completely incapable of getting any food out after waiting 2+ hours. It was slow when we walked in, greeted by a child at the host desk. Nobody was rude and we even got a cup of complementary soup.. which was a plus because we never got our food. When the restaurant slowly filled up, we noticed nobody was getting food, apps, or even drinks! This place was a complete waste of time, I hope they can get it together on a slower day. read more