A friend and I were in Edmonds to see "The Outsider" - don't miss it - at the Wade James Theater, and were in the mood for something different for dinner. We decided to try Calypso. We shared the Curried Goat - interesting plate of kale, rice, tostones, and of course the curried goat. Not sure I've had goat before - a little tougher than lamb, but pretty good, I'd say. Not sure I feel the need to go back to Calypso, but did appreciate the Caribbean excursion. The back dining room was dimly lit and comfortable. Service was solid. read more

Calypso Edmonds - Calypso - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Finally tried this place and loved it. Husband is gluten free and there are more gluten free options than not. I had the peppered beef stew and loved it. Friends tried the jerk chicken, beef patty and rice and beans and gave everything a thumbs up. Definitely try the cornbread. The only slight disappointment was the adobo ribs small plate. Was tasty but felt it was a bit dry. There was a small amount of sauce on the plate but could have used more. Great service and pleasant ambiance. Give it a try! read more

My daughter loved the the oxtail and I loved the pork loin... So Yumm!!! Always a joy eating here...

Impressive Bar Menu and Cocktail variety. Simple menu. A little short. Great setting by ferry. Tamy Lit well balanced. Pouine was rich brown gravy. Crispy fries and tangy cheese. Slightly too salty. Pasta sauce well balanced and complex earthy, spicy flavor. Small bone In pasta. Dessert light and airy. Yet crispy and smooth. Amazing dessert. Would try again read more

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I consider myself an OG fan of calypso when it was one of downtown Edmond's best kept secrets. Not gunna lie yall, I used to go there just to get their jalapeño corn bread with honey butter (it's a little different now, tbh not as good as before). Some things have changed but I still feel like it's underrated relative to other options in the area. Try their jerk chicken, oxtail Rasta pasta, or their curried goat! read more

Calypso Edmonds - Jalapeño corn bread + conch fritters - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

This place is straight up bad. Service is great and location is cozy, but the food is blander than a Denny's. The only good thing I tried was the oxtail naan and the cornbread. The beef stew and jerk chicken were under-seasoned, and the calamari was terrible. 16 dollars for a tiny plate of soggy chunks of squid that had zero character or flavor in the batter. I had to go to Bongo's cafe the day after to cleanse my palate of this facsimile of "Caribbean" food. read more

Calypso Edmonds - Worst calamari ever. - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Had to rush to make the ferry and the staff here was so incredibly kind and rushed our order. The jerk chicken and salad was delicious. We will absolutely be back (and will call ahead next time ). read more

Most of our dishes missed the mark in some way. At least we had a prime view of the Friday night sunset in Edmonds. Our calamari escovitch app took forever to come out. It looked pretty and had a decent spice profile, but it was tough to eat. Even the tostones were totally dry inside. When it came to our mains: The peppered beef stew, which was the least regional dish we ordered, nevertheless clearly won the night, thanks to the yummy starch finish from the garlic mash. My brother finished it off in no time. In contrast, my chayote citrus salad was just disappointment: its oily dressing was totally lacking in acidity, and it lacked a soft element for texture. I'm not even sure where the chayote was. My mother's seared scallops, at $42, had an exemplary cook - glistening white and tender throughout - but the runny sauce failed to achieve flavor concentration. I also ordered a painkiller, which was drinkable, but obviously used cheaper rum. In the end, I'm not sure I'd recommend Calypso to anyone based on the night we had. I found our server energetic and welcoming, but she never even acknowledged that our appetizer was late. read more

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Top Tear service and the food was Ladt night my wife and I had my birthday celebration at Calypso and let me tell you all they was so on point with everything they even had a sign made for me and not to mention the yummy food Our server Rob was very tentative and made sure we're taking care of. They even brought out a Birthday Cake for me which was very thoughtful and special to me. Thank you to Jennifer, Rob, and the amazing staff at Calypso for hosting my birthday celebration there. One last thing PLEASE BRING BACK WEEKEND BRUNCH read more

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We had their vegetarian Rasta pasta on the way back from Olympic National Park and it was really tasty. The service was friendly and lovely ambience . read more

Came back for dinner/happy hour. We enjoyed our food. Our server was kind, and very helpful. Started with the calamari on happy hour, which was topped with pickled escovitch. Very good- On the softer side. The jerk chicken was good, but a little dry and not spicy at all. However, I eat a lot of traditional jerk, so I'm used to the normal spice of the dish. The curry goat was fantastic! If you're trying to decide on a dish, I highly recommend going with that. It was tenter and seasoned beautifully. I also got the cornbread again, which was very good. For drink, I got the Mule cocktail which was okay, but didn't have the strong ginger flavor a mule usually has- probably wouldn't get it again. In all, still highly recommend for brunch, dinner or happy hour. read more

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Ambience fully met expectations. Service was good not wonderful; Well within satisfactory range. Food portions were generous. The negative, neither of us enjoyed the taste and quality of our food. Looked really good. But, neither of us enjoyed the flavor and condition of our food. I had pork chops which were dry and not that flavorful except for the spices. The rice with beans was good. My partner had half a chicken which was satisfactory but not great. Neither of us would return nor recommend this place. read more

Love a place we can get a good burger to go at 11 pm. on a Saturday, and Mikey is awesome!

I'm struggling a little on this review and how to rank it. The ambience is simple with a full bar and great staff that helps you through any questions you may have along with giving suggestions when needed. We chose to try a few things so stuck to the appetizers which might not have been the best move for bang for our buck. We got calamari table favorite the sauce was good too Chicken wings nice earthy flavor Scallops--okay but wouldn't get again for the price Corn bread amazing including the butter! read more

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The food was really good. The server was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. They also had Fix habanero sauce that was so good I bought some on Amazon. The restaurant is located on the Main Street and easy to get to read more

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Easily one of my newly found favorite restaurant in Edmonds. Calypso brings the flavors and the hospitality of the Caribbean to the PNW. My first visit to this restaurant left me with a positive impression. The space exudes tropical vibes and relaxed atmosphere. The menu showcases various dishes from the islands including the ubiquitous jerk chicken. This is I had to try. The bone in thighs was tender and had a nice spice. This was served with rice, beans, and vegetable mix. The pineapple scotch bonnet jam add an even greater kick to the chicken. I also ordered a mojito which was served in a hurricane glass with garnish and flexi straw. My second visit was just for drinks and an appetizer. I tried their jerk chicken wings and asked for the sauce on the side. Very flavorful and full of spice. My third visit was for brunch. I ordered their hash bowl which had peppered beef, roasted vegetables, breakfast potatoes, and hollandaise. The beef was tender, vegetables cooked perfectly, and generous amounts of hollandaise sauce. Service was friendly and attentive. Rob constantly checked in on our table and made sure the drinks flowed. This restaurant is a must visit when in Edmonds. read more

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4 stars today because the service was a little frazzled. 1. Waited 45 minutes for a table but total 10-15. 2. Asked for a napkin and silverware 3 times 3. Asked for our app ASAP to feed the kiddo. All the complements go to the chef. Per usual our meal was delicious. We typically know when we go here that the service will be slower than usual. Which is fine, unfortunately, it seems like they are understaffed. I do have some sympathy for our server that was wearing several hats - hosts, food runner, bus boy and server. He was running the show solo. The owner was helping here and there, sitting folks, cleaning tables and delivering drinks. All the while, our server was serving the entire restaurant! Go you dude. #skills They added a bar which is a nice touch to the floodplain. read more

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We went around 11:30 AM thinking we would get a lunch menu, but it happens that it's brunch menu until 2 PM. Still went ahead and ordered the calypso toast, the jerk sandwich and steak and potatoes along with the wings. The jerk sauce which comes with the wings had a different taste and was good. The wings was little bland for our taste. The potatoes which came with steak wasn't liked by my wife but otherwise everything else was good. They also had a pina colada virgin! The ambience was good and so was the service. Would definitely visit again for the dinner menu. read more

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A sign lured us in as a light rain began to fall - a sign promising drinks in a pineapple. We had already eaten earlier, so we were intent on drinking only. it was fairly quiet when we entered with only a couple tables occupied which isn't uncommon for most restaurants during the time between typical lunch and dinner. Our waitress was very friendly and ensured we had drinks as long as we wanted them. The drinks were very good; most of the one I had were on the sweeter side, but that was to be expected from a restaurant that proclaimed tropical vibes. We ordered the conch fritters and while I didn't care for them my partner loved them. I do not think it was any fault in the preparation, I just don't think I'm a conch fritter fan. All in all it was a lovely escape. read more

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The service just blew my mind! We were at a well attended event in Downtown Edmonds and there was rush to the only open karaoke that many could find. We watched at about 30-40 people lined up within 2 minutes and Jen (hostess, manager, front of house?), kept a calm and cool head while she sorted out the space for everyone and kept everyone happy as she moved everyone in and out. We were then helped by a blonde gal with a wonderful smile and great customer service skills. We ate HH appetizers and had a couple of the signature drinks (Mango Mule, so good!). We will definitely be back. The service was cool under fire and we were impressed! read more

My husband and I stopped by Calypso for an impromptu date night and had a great time! Be prepared to wait - we thought we were beating the dinner crowd by coming around 7:30PM, but were told it would take an hour to be seated. I do appreciate that the restaurant calls you when the table is ready though - this allowed us to go grab a drink elsewhere while waiting. We were seated right away once we got back to the restaurant. Props to our server that Saturday night as it seemed like she was the only one on the floor. My husband and I went with the: - Pina Colada & Bahama Breeze - These drinks were bigger than expected! I'm a sucker for Pina Coladas in general, and this one was great. The Bahama Breeze was a pass for me - it was almost TOO much alcohol hahah - Jerk Chicken Wings - Loved the seasoning on these wings! I liked having the sauce on the side - keeps the wings crispy - Rasta Pasta - You can order the dish with a choice of either jerk chicken, shrimp or just veggies. The jerk cream sauce worked really well, and the bread was perfect for mopping up every last bit! - Jerk Pork Loin - The pineapple jam on the pork was a great touch, and my husband finished his dish completely :) There's so much more that we want to try on their menu, and we'll be back for another tropical drink (or two!) read more

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We were in Edmonds and decided to try Calypso for dinner. We got there about an hour before closing and were seated immediately. We got Corn Bread, BBQ pork ribs, Conch fritters, and Jerk Chicken. We loved the Corn Bread, the honey butter that came with it was great. We liked the Conch fritters and Jerk Chicken. The BBQ pork ribs were the best, so delicious served with a spicy pineapple jam that added the right amount of spice to the dish. I loved their Peach Bellini. read more

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Lovely spot close to the Sound. The drinks brightened up the grey rainy day, and hot Caribbean meal takes me away. And Jen and Michael are always happy to see us. We usually have a seat at the bar to watch the action and maybe catch the game. read more

We live in Edmonds and we've been to Calypso 3 times, and we like them. First of all, their tropical drinks are tasty! They are really tasty!! Good size and we can actually taste the alcohol! We've tried many dishes here and like them. I think our favorites are the beef stew, and the jerk chicken and jerk pasta. The only thing we won't order again is the conch fritters and the rum cake. The fritters are mostly batters and very very little conch. I still don't know what conch really taste like! As for the rum cake, I could not taste the rum and it was pretty dry! I think they need a new recipe for rum cake. We will keep going to this restaurant from time to time. read more

Calypso Edmonds - Jerk shrimp pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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So, I park in front of this fine establishment while it's closed, thinking, "What could possibly go wrong?" Fast-forward 20 minutes, and my car's got a sticker on it as if I committed a high-level crime against humanity. Not just any sticker--no, this thing was affixed with the kind of adhesive that could probably survive a hurricane. Naturally, I head inside to investigate, and I'm greeted by the sole guardian of the front desk. Picture someone who's simultaneously rude, cocky, and apparently proud of her role as Queen of Parking Enforcement. Her attitude could best be described as "legendary disdain." I half expected her to hand me a ticket to her own one-woman show, "How to Alienate Customers with Sass and Stickers." Now, let's talk about the food. I've eaten here before, and if the flavors were any more "meh," they'd be legally classified as water. But between the sticker that's now practically part of my car's paint job and the cocky gatekeeper of this establishment, I'll say this: the memories will last far longer than the meal did. read more

Calypso Edmonds - Calypso parking enforcement - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Beautiful restaurant on the corner of Main St. and easy access when you get off the Ferry. The decor and ambiance was a chill vibe. Great music selection. Big TVs to enjoy the game. The service was quick, received a table as soon as I walked in and menus right away. The service staff is friendly. The food, I was disappointed. I ordered the starter scallops with a curry lentil sauce. The curry lentil sauce threw off my palate. It was giving more of Indian than Caribbean flavors. Then, I ordered the oxtail risotto thinking okay, something outside the box. This dish is a big no for me. The oxtail was not seasoned nor in a gravy, the fried asparagus doesn't go at all. I had to ask for salt and that didn't help the dish. I was expecting Caribbean flavors but got nothing! I ordered two drinks. The Havana was good but too sweet for me and Rum Punch. You can't go wrong with a Rum Punch. The meal wasn't worth the $$ I spent. read more

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Go for the cornbread! And stay for the meal. Delicious food, well prepared and presented. That jalapeño corn bread, toasty, savory, with a slightly sweet butter. I will dream of this cornbread. The appetizer bbq ribs are meaty, tender, and flavorful. They were great! Even though I would like a bit of heat in the seasoning. The ceasar salad was perfectly chopped and dressed, and we loved the crispy capers and the crumbs in place of croutons. Lots of lemon, it was very tasty. One person commented they would have liked some/more anchovy and parm. I had the jersey pork loin main, and loved it. Also loved the sauce, the caramel tasting roasted sweet potato, and the rice and beans. What a great plate. Others had the jerk chicken, the coconut shrimp, and the pepper steak. All generous portions and delicious. The coating seemed to fall off too easily from the shrimp, and in general the well seasoned food could use some spicy heat. But these are nitpickings on a fantastic meal. We shared the rum cake and ice cream dessert. Wow. I loved the flavors and textures. One person said they'd like a denser cake, but I disagreed. Dont come here in a hurry. Service is not fast. But come and enjoy your meal. It's worth it!! read more

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Ok! Just went to Calypso's last night! Fantastic food, great service and ambiance. Very nice, quiet venue with a peek a boo view of the ferry docks! read more

Calypso Edmonds - Jerk Chicken with cream pasta and grilled veggies! - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Some of the best food out there in Edmonds, and great service too! The jerk wings are incredible, and the jalapeño cornbread with honey butter is a dream! Those are our staples but we like to rotate other dishes when we see new things on their menu, like ribs, fish and goat curry. No matter what you get, it will be delicious! They have a little sunroom with tall tables where you can see the mountains and water, and the main area is low tables and a bar that make us feel like we're eating in a tropical paradise. read more

SOON COME is the invitation to join the party at Calypso. The 5 of us met at 5:30 on a Wednesday. Greeted and seated inside-no wait. Musica. Ok, I'm going to admit I was wrong about this place as I've walked by several times thinking this won't work for me. Ok just look at the picture! Yum it speaks to you Yum before you even have a taste. Havana sweet potato, adobo potato, sofrito, cilantro lime slaw, rice & beans and avocado @ $22. Carmelized, crispy and fresh. I feel like dancing! read more

Calypso Edmonds - Havana Sweet Potato - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

We had a larger size party getting together for a holiday celebration. Restaurant has a nice cozy atmosphere and the wait staff was very attentive and kind. Once the main course arrived, then I felt that our visit experience just went to another level of goodness. Very nicely preparing meal and a great location just across the street from the ferry terminal. read more

My wife has been a local forever and never visited downtown Edmonds, so we decided to go walk around and we found calypso! The food was definitely the standout here. The Jerk chicken and conch fritters were MUST HAVE items. The beef stew was solid. The drinks were solid. The service was solid. And the place was clean! We will absolutely be back for the chicken and fritters time and again. You should probably try them too. read more

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Not sure where all these 5 star reviews came from but let me spare you the disappointment and waste in money. Food: - they served calamari that was raw so I guess this shall become an interesting adventure where we could end up in the ER. - jerk chicken was ok, but the rice was bland. I didn't know Jamaican rice could be bland. I may as well have eaten white rice and a roast chicken from the grocery store for $10... the only thing decent was the sweet potatoes with this dish. - the oxtail risotto tasted like mildew flavored water. Salt was not going to help. It needed real seasoning. - corn bread was decent Service: slow... it took forever for them to check in on us so we could get our checks. Ambience: it was super dim inside hence why I didn't realize I was eating raw calamari (other than the undercooked fishy smell was what made me look) and the music was on way too loud. read more

I loved this place! The food was delicious and flavorful, the drinks were great and the vibe is great. Definitely recommend this place! It's also super close to the ferry so it's a good spot to kill time while you're waiting to board the ferry. The service was good as well; no complaints! read more

Calypso has been on my radar for a while. I've passed by it a number of times heading to the waterfront, and it always looks like a pretty happening spot. Finally came for dinner with a couple friends who took the ferry over to meet us, and unfortunately it was just sort of alright. Midweek around 6:30 or 7, and the place wasn't busy at all. We were seated right away in the section behind the host's stand as opposed to inside the more dimly lit lounge area. We could still see the lounge tv's from our table, so if you're worried about missing sports, you need not. We started with the jalapeno corn bread as recommended by our server, who, by the way, was very nice. I also had a spicy paloma, and as my entrée, the cassava risotto (white bean, cotija, mango beurre blanc, cilantro lime slaw). I tried a bite of the adobo potatoes (sofrito, cilantro lime slaw, rice & beans, avocado, pineapple pico) as well. They were alright. Everything was fine, really, just not especially memorable. There weren't a ton of vegetarian options, which I had assumed would be the case, so maybe they excel with meat and seafood. But I really expected more flavor from the food we tried. Not disappointed we came but probably won't be back. read more

Came for the dessert and was happy and full!! Very fun vibes inside and it is even family friendly. Servers were so nice! Will be back to try the food options :)))) read more

Calypso Edmonds - Rum cake - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I've never had Caribbean food but I can tell you this was not Caribbean. This place is more of a Caribbean inspired restaurant. The meats were cooked well but the "jerk" flavored items were so bland. Everything else was ok. Also, the pricing for these items is ridiculous. $27 for some bland chicken.. read more

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Great food; great atmosphere! Take the time to come here, and also try the corn bread! Delicious.

Hands down the best chicken salad I've ever had at a restaurant. The lobster Mac n cheese was also spectacular. Great ambiance, friendly service, I highly recommend! read more

Calypso Edmonds - Jerk Chicken Salad - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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We have been here 2 times, once for an appetizer and the second time for drinks and dinner. The chicken wings on our first visit were great and it inspired us to come back and have dinner. The ambience here is really nice. We came on a Sunday night and our waitress (who was also the hostess, as well as a good waitress) said they were out of chicken wings and the jerk pork. We waited 45 minutes for dinner and had asked for fries to be extra crispy and hot. Fries arrived limp and lukewarm. I ordered chicken thighs and they were very spicy, overcooked and dry and were in fact, 1 chicken thigh and 2 drumsticks. For this you pay $27. I would not have ordered the chicken if I had known I was getting only 1thigh. The waitress texted the owner and they said yes, they were now doing 2 drumsticks and 1 thigh, but they did NOT specify this on the menu, nor was it ever mentioned verbally. I thought the chicken overall was a disappointment. The beef stew and rice and beans were fine. Our total time at this restaurant was an hour and a half - with a very slow kitchen, amateurish cooking and bad communication regarding the food. In addition, they were out of the 2 things we were interested in ordering on the menu. Maybe the chef had a bad night, but there are so many better places to eat in Edmonds. We won't be coming back. It just doesn't seem worth it to me. read more