Came here during the pop up for Spirits of the Bayou after months of watching videos on their channel and had some high expectations. Unfortunately, I felt the experience fell flat for me and felt underwhelmed in general. First, let's start with the little things. It wasn't a a very busy night being the Thursday before Halloween. I had made reservations and was seated right away. I ordered their special cocktail with their mug which was 26 but you get a free drink in it and 50% off the other cocktails. I forgot the name of the drink I ordered but felt it was very unbalanced and too sweet. It as supposed to have dark rum, coconut, tropical flavors and grenadine. The grenadine was the only thing I could taste. I ordered the Mac and Cheeee bites and Cuban sliders. When the first order came, I was brought any napkins unlike other tables and had to finally catch the man who was working the bar as he never came by again after he dropped off the food. The food was disheartening after following videos and seeing pretty plates. The offerings were items I could go anywhere to get. Everything was OK. Perhaps next time I can visit and taste offerings from the normal menu. read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I came here with my brunch group and it was definitely a vibe with a DJ on the ones and twos! Street parking. More of a slab building. Left side restaurant, middle restrooms, right side bar area. Decorated on a Caribbean vibe. Plenty of seating and couches and chairs . Jill was our server, she was very attentive, friendly, and speedy. I ordered the Caribbean scrambler. It was just ok. It came with all the ingredients I wanted but the seasoning was still lacking. Salt and pepper was applied and it was still bland. I was a bit disappointed but the mimosas made up for it. Grapefruit and Peach was our juice choice and it did not disappoint . Fruit bowl was absolutely delicious and fresh. Restroom was clean and unisex. Bar area was a nice size and plenty of seating as well. All staff were friendly and welcoming! Check website for information. read more

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Came to try the new menu 6/7. We had Fried Red Snapper, Mac N Cheese. And Calamari for a starter. The food was amazing. It took us about 30 minutes after arriving to receive our drinks. It didn't appear to be super busy for a Saturday night. Our food took a bit to come out too. I attributed that to maybe the new menu. That would be my only negative mention. We will definitely be back. The patio has a very relaxed great vibe. With tables to dine. And couches to sit around if you're having drinks with friends. The website does mention mocktails but I didn't see any listed on the new menu. Which could just be an oversight. read more

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There is an amazing Halloween Popup at Calypso called "Spirits of the Bayou" and it's an absolute treat! The atmosphere was spooky and festive, with incredible decorations for an immersive experience. The highlight for me was the skeleton fish, which were not only creative but also #stlouispescatarianapproved! Let's get those tarot cards read. What a fun addition! As for the drinks, they were as creative as they were delicious. My personal favorite was the Grim Reaper Margarita. On the food side, everything we tried was excellent. The brains and blood Mac n Cheese bites were creamy on the Janice, creamy in the inside, while the bayou shadow dip had just the right amount of spice and richness. The paranormal pasta rounded out the meal with its unique flavors. The names Add this to the list before it's too late. read more

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I just stopped in Calypso to check out the "spirits of the Bayou" Halloween pop-up. And it was so neat! They did such a great job with the decorations. I can tell they definitely put a ton of thought and time into the decor. Well worth it. Sitting at the fire pit was super neat. Perfect weather outside on the patio, the drinks were yummy and the food was delicious. I seriously want to go back so I can try all of the other food items that I didn't get to try the first time. I was so impressed. The only negative was that service took a little bit. With the craft cocktails and smaller kitchen, things do take a bit. So just be prepared for that. read more

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Pop up Spirits of the Bayou is cute! Love the decorations. Lots of people coming in and enjoying the vibe! Service is extra slow, been sitting inside for around 15 minutes and got no service but water at the beginning. Looked like two servers but one was working their butt off. The other not sure what they were serving. Don't think I'll end up ordering anything unfortunately and was invited :( read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Menu for pop up! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I'm not sure what people are complaining about. You reserve your table and pay for the experience. Drinks and food are priced similarly to other pop up bars. Decorations were fun! The drinks were good and we loved the fun cups they were served in. We only ordered apps but no complaints! Service was a bit all over the place, hence 4 stars. read more

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We bought tickets to their Christmas pop-up event called 'Ornament', I was a little nervous seeing the previous reviews for their events but went in with the expectation of the bar being busy and the staff being overwhelmed, but that was far from our experience! We decided to go at their first time slot at 5:30 and we were seated at our table and brought water and champagne immediately. The wait staff was great and attentive, the time between us placing our order (we ordered drinks, an app, and entrees at the same time) and getting our food/drinks was only 15 minutes! Getting boxes and a check was equally efficient! We ordered the Cajun chicken pasta and the Mac and cheese balls for food. The Mac and cheese balls were the star of the show, but the pasta wasn't super flavorful. It was what you would expect from a bar that serves food! We ordered the toasted marshmallow old fashion and the butter pecan White Russian both were delicious. The only complaint we had was that while waiting for the doors to open, a group of workers had shown up and before entering the building they turned to a group of 3 young girls behind us and loudly proclaimed that they looked beautiful followed by an extremely disrespectful and inappropriate remark that left everyone feeling uncomfortable. Overall this was a great experience! For the ones like me always worried about parking, it is street parking but I had no issue finding a close spot! read more

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I have been waiting to try this restaurant for a long time. I'm so glad I went. I knew it was Cajun themed with a touch of Caribbean and Creole fused together. The restaurant is super cute! It's in Soulard and would be the perfect place to hang out in the summertime for a nice dinner or even brunch! I believe the chef mentioned that they were in the middle of transitioning the menu so I'm not really sure if the food that we had was part of the old menu or the new menu.... either way the food was great. Everything had great seasoning, not too hot, the appropriate amount of heat needed for creole and Cajun food. The portion sizes were huge! The crabcakes were probably the best. I've tasted in a very long time. Everything was just genuinely good. We had so much fun and enjoyed ourselves so much. The chef seems to be very passionate about food and I loved his story about what made him interested in food and the influence of his grandmother! These are the types of restaurants that really should be promoted and highlighted in the St. Louis community. I absolutely plan to be back all summer.!! Such a refreshing experience read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Death Cocktail - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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First time here and food was on point! Plantain chips with spicy Apricot jam, nuts, "special" hummus, sweet potato fries with garlic yogurt sauce,chicken wings.. they were all delicious. + Service was fast. They ran out of Caipirinha ingredients already on a friday night around 6pm. I didn't try the other cocktails and I had a Pinot Noir, wasn't bad. We sat by the garage doors and this would make a great hang out place for summer. There is some parking lot next door or street parking available. read more

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My friends and I tried their Halloween pop up. The drinks were okay. I tried my friends pumpkin martini and it tasted a bit watered down. The presentation of the drinks were outstanding and I could tell they put a lot of effort into the way they look, just wished they tasted as good as they looked! Some of the Halloween decor was really cool, but I was hoping for more of a Halloween experience since you had to pay ahead of time for tickets. You couldn't order any other cocktail outside of the Halloween drink menu but they did have 2 canned beer options we ended up getting after our cocktails. Our waiter was really great and attentive! read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Pumpkin patch martini and the witches brew for their Halloween pop up - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This has been the new hot spot in STL and I couldn't wait to try it. Their small plates menu was perfect and the cocktail menu was off the charts! I ordered the Caipriñha and the "You're Killing me Smalls" cocktail. Both had such a different flavor and were absolutely delicious. We only stayed for a few drinks so we ordered the Sweet Plantains and we're so happy with our choice. The Cajun spice packed a nice punch to the sweet plantains. I wish this business luck as this is a great place, with great staff, food and some amazing cocktails! read more

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Updating a previous review: I stand by my statement that the cocktails are outstanding. I'm updating to say: if you're in a hurry or you're an inpatient person, this might not be your place. We've been here multiple times now, and it takes foooooorever to get a cocktail. Way longer than it should. Several times, I've waited 10-15 minutes to get a simple cocktail such as a Manhattan. You're almost better off to order 2 at a time, because it's difficult to get anyone to come back to your table. Staff are so very friendly. Miles, the owner, remembers us every time we're here, so we love the personal touch. Bottom line: fantastic cocktails, great staff. Slower service. read more

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Calypso is no longer open for regular business. They have switched their concept to events only.

I was really excited to check out the Spirits of the Bayou pop-up by Calypso. And sadly it left me wanting in several ways. The reservation price for a table at this pop-up is disappointing, as it doesn't provide any credit for food or drinks. That would have been a huge improvement, if it was implemented. The staff was friendly, but service was extremely slow. Over 45 minutes to receive our first round of drinks, and well over an hour to receive any food. Our server told us that the ticket machine for the kitchen had technical issues, but a larger party seated after us got their food much faster. The prices are high for what you get (on top of the reservation price). To Calypso's credit, the food is really great. I had the jerk chicken plate and my friend had the wings and fries. We shared the Mac n cheese balls. Seasoning was stellar on all the dishes, but the broccoli with my plate was way overcooked. It felt like mush in my mouth. Again, service did its best with the conditions, but the ambience alluded to in the event description was notably absent. No theatrics to be found, sadly. Expectations aside, it was okay. read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Jerk Chicken plate - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food was okay, not super exciting, to say the least. The server was good and was dealing with a lot. The establishment just isn't ran as well as one would hope a restaurant of this caliber would be. How do you run out of to go boxes on Sunday Brunch day????? Yeah a soup cup for a burger and fries???? Come on and do better. read more

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This review is truly for the bartender. I can't remember his name but he was phenomenal!! I told him what type of spirit I normally like to drink and he made me something custom, again and again! Wow what a treat. He's very knowledgeable and enjoys sharing his experience. We didn't try any food, this was a liquid meal. Would def come back here, check it out! read more

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I experienced their #halloweenpopup by way of hearing about it from @bradenstl My visit this time was a night and day from when I went last year! Completely different outcome! I enjoyed my chicken wings (hot, tasty, crispy), fries, and to my surprise the #deviledeggs ! I normally don't like anyone's but my own or my mom's. My bartender/server Logan was top tier! Although he was extremely busy, he didn't miss a beat with servicing me and being personable. The manager Courtney was so sweet too! I was late for my reservation and they worked with me. The whole staff was very high spirited and the kitchen got my food out quick! I even left with a #cakepop for my kid! Make sure yall go and visit & tell them #followchi4food sent you! read more

I was very excited to try this place. The vibe is immaculate and the drinks were both interesting a good with many high quality spirits. Saying that.... On a Thursday evening it was extremely dead and I can see why..... The FOOD! I'm not sure who created this menu but it's almost like they threw everything from the Black diaspora on the menu from New Orleans to the Caribbean to Africa and none of it was executed well. The worst and weirdest salad I've ever had in my life. Like bagged romaine mixed with trail mix and peppers with hard bread in it (canned pineapple, banana chips, dried apricot??). The NoLa barbecued shrimp was not grilled at all. The bread service, all the bread was hard as a rock, came with a weird mix of cucumbers and mango (which had be cut with onion knife - yummy onion mango). The pepper jelly (store bought) was good. There's no clear thought to creating or executing to this menu. It looks like someone just said let's throw some Black sounding stuff on her cuz it's a Caribbean themed spirit bar. The service was non committal and adequate, very much into discussion amongst themselves and on their phones when there was only 2 couples in the entire place. read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Paid for a holiday pop up table last night. Had been told there were fire pits, good ambiance, food, drinks, etc. got there and patio doors were closed, no fires. Only food options were puppy mix and chips/dip. Paid $28 a piece for collector cups that are junk plastic and can't even be washed. Service felt forced, not welcoming at all. $200 plus the original cost for the table. Felt like a total Christmas money grab and rip off. We had to go to dinner somewhere else afterwards and should have just started there and saved the $265 at Calypso. read more

Delicious drinks, service is quick & the vibe is super dark & low key. Amazing patio space! read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We went to the spirits of the bayou pop up bar at Calypso and it was a great time. We sat in the patio area and just got drinks. The cocktails were really good and i loved the containers and themes they added to them. The decorations were amazing, definitely could see the theme and the bar entrance from the side was all decked out and looked awesome. Our server was great, we could tell he was busy but he still made sure to check in on us often. read more

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No Voodoo here! Just fantastic craft cocktails and delicious small plates with a New Orleans tropical twist. If you are looking for a fun place to grab a drink or a bite to eat, you must check out Calypso Bar in Soulard! There is a fantastic covered patio that is also dog friendly! The staff were friendly and took the time to explain menu items, and there wasn't one person who didn't have a smile on their face! What a fantastic addition to the Soulard neighborhood! read more

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When this place first opened it was great and never been to brunch but dinner.... skip this place. Sub par food, atmosphere, and service. Someone was smoking a black and mild in the restaurant and no one did a thing.... save your money and go ANY WHERE else in STL. Also... don't go to any of their pop up bars or just dont pay for the tickets because they never ask. Our food came out cold and took awhile. Again, there are so many amazing restaurants in STL and this ain't it. read more

It was a spring afternoon and we were driving around in Soulard looking for something a little different than the usual dive bar. Something with some nice ambience and drinks more advanced than a liquor with a splash of soda. Calypso filled that need and more. They have an extensive variety of liquor. The drinks are a little pricey, but totally worth it. The bartenders are true masters at their craft. We meet the manager and the owner. It's a new place and there are still a couple of bugs to work out. The food menu wasn't quite ready when we were there, but we'll keep going back for the drinks. I'll update my review once I've tried the food. read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Fancy cocktails - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Calypso's Spirit of The Bayou Halloween Pop-Up I appreciate the effort to create a spooky atmosphere, and the waiter was fantastic, which earns this place three stars. However, I paid $30 to reserve a spot for an experience that fell short of expectations. I brought my mom, who loves Halloween as well, but we were disappointed at the outcome The indoor seating felt awkward, so we opted to sit outside, which was a slight improvement. The lack of decor was a letdown; I was better off at having a drink in the front yard. I was ready to leave upon arrival, but decided to stay for one drink--the Witches Brew--which was incredibly strong and not to my taste The front entrance was nicely done, so thank you for that!! Overall, this experience didn't live up to the hype. I'm sorry Calypso... everyone was so kind. read more

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Weird vibes! Went on a Saturday night and it was dead. The music was super loud. Our waitress left to go smoke multiple times during the evening and was also constantly pulling down her shorts (as, I suppose, they were too short?). Out of plantains....?! (So no dessert option) Sticky menus. Just not a good experience. FWIW, cocktails were quick to come out and very good. Food was also good, but nothing particularly special. read more

My sister decided to take me here for my birthday. What a disappointment! It was their Christmas pop up! The place was decorated really nice but that's all I can say. We ordered spinach artichoke dip which was loaded with huge pieces of artichoke. Once removed, not much dip left but the wonton chips were tasty! We both had chicken pasta which was saucy with not much chicken. My sister packed hers up so she could add chicken at home plus to soak up some of the sauce. We attempted to order two of their specialty drinks (only cocktail that contains tequila) and they were out of tequila. The server was all over the place and mistakenly charged us for the two cocktails that we didn't receive. The prices were pretty steep especially for basic pasta. The reservation fee is ridiculous and should be applied towards your order. I was upset with the money my sister spent. What a failed birthday celebration. We could have stayed in and avoided the bitter cold! read more

Calypso was a vibe! Omg I love this place. If you're looking for a spot to take someone on a date, or meet someone casually over drinks, this is definitely your spot! The vibe was just everything you could ask for, from the low light mood to the fire pits. I had a really pretty drink, but I wasn't a big fan of it, but that's just my taste. I'm usually a fruity drink girl, but it was giving a bit more sophisticated than what I like to go for. My friend got the blue Hawaiian, which is what I would've went for when I tried hers. For food, I got the beef patty and my friend got the sari with spiced shrimp. I felt as though my beef patty lacked flavor, so I'd probably try something different, but the asaro was very flavorful. The service was perfect, they were nice and quick. Again, I think this place would be great for grabbing drinks, and maybe I'd try something simple on the menu. But, I'll definitely be back! read more

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I was SO excited to try Calypso. What better time to do so than their Halloween Pop Up. While they finally posted an FAQ, I wasn't sure what to expect. I purchased tickets for the inside for my bday. We arrived and the Halloween decor was on point. Inside and out. There was a little wait at the check in spot with the hostess. I honestly think she was bussing tables and trying to seat people simultaneously. We were finally taken to our seats. Bar seats to be exact. They were at the far left of the bar. One of us would've been sitting where the bar tender places drinks. Not cool for us or the people receiving drinks. We would've been breathing over them. We were able to move to the opposite end. GREAT! While I appreciated the theme music, it was SO LOUD that we couldn't hear ourselves and it was difficult to get the bartenders attention. To be seated at the bar, the bar tenders were SUPER busy and responsible for taking food orders as well. Needless to say...it took a while. The drinks had very interesting names so I settled for the themed margarita. It was so sweet. I asked for a Manhattan to avoid what I imagined all the other drinks tasted like...sweet. It was the most interesting non-manhattan tasting manhattan. The bartender knew I wasn't happy. At that point I just gave up. We ordered the chicken and pasta dish. The pasta was cooked al dente. PERFECT! The sauce was tasty. The chicken on the other hand had no real flavor. FAIL we decided to order dessert. We ordered the pumpkin cheesecake. It arrived undressed. No whipped cream or anything to make it look presentable. Just cheese cake on a plate. My best friend didn't like the ginger snap crust. Would've been nice to have that in the description. THIS is where I chose to have my birthday dinner. I was disappointed. Oh and to have to pay for seats to experience what really?! Oh it was FREEZING inside and I had a jacket on. So uncomfortable. It felt much better outside. Yeah...I'm cool on Calypso. Sorry I didn't get any pics. read more

Went to a fun Halloween themed event. Nice atmosphere me seating was good a we. Patio venue in heart of Soulard.

NOT because of the food. In fact, food was outstanding. We had a brunch reservation for 6. When we arrived, we were the second group in the outside dining area. We were not in a hurry so the slow service wasn't an issue. At first. However, 2 ordered the Calypso Platter which is Eggs, Meat, Potato and a Waffle. 1 ordered the Calypso salad. 1 ordered the Chicken and Waffles. 1 ordered Stuffed French Toast. And, I ordered Plantains with a side of 2 eggs. The salad and chicken n waffles came out 30 min after we ordered. The French toast was next. After 60 min, only one of the calypso platters was served. And it was at this point, I was told that they were out of plantains. I asked for Shrimp and Grits. 90 min later, the final 2 were served. Meanwhile, the first two had to sit and watch everyone wait to eat for the next 60 min. Then our bill came with the plantains and eggs still on it. Couple that with profane laced music blaring from the kitchen, and it made for an irritating environment to relax, eat, and drink mimosas. They may have been short staffed, but there was only one other table with guests. While we sat, we watched at least two couples get sat and then leave without ordering. One can only assume it's because they were never served. Very disappointing considering the food was absolutely delicious. read more

Great new Cajun style bar in Soulard (across from the Great Grizzly Bear). They did a phenomenal job renovating the space. They just opened and are currently only serving drinks. They will add food once they get their bearings.can't wait! Recommend read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This spot has been so fun - especially during their themed pop-ups. The attention to detail and the service provided really does make you feel like you're a celebrity. Ive really enjoyed going! The Halloween and Christmas pop-ups are something that I will look forward to going to year after year. The food and drinks are also delicious! read more

Took my hubby here for Fathers Day. This place was absolutely TERRIBLE! Lets start with the wait, We ordered at 1:03pm and the food sis not arrive until 2:35. We were chatting so we didn't notice until another table left and said they have been waiting 2hrs. Now mind you it was NOT packed. The Food... Shrimp and grits... grits were so hard the plastic fork they gave me broke. Chicken was burnt and crispy on the out side, bloody and juice on the inside YUCK. It was a total waste of time. We never even got an, "I'm sorry, would you like something else." They took our plates and never came back. I can give them a star for ambiance the DJ was nice. read more

I wanted to share feedback about an unsettling experience my cousins and I had during a recent visit to Calypso for a Halloween-themed night. We had heard great things about the venue and chose it for a fun girls' night out, especially since we're all busy with our lives as mothers and wives. However, the night turned out to be far from what we expected. While we were initially excited, things took a turn for the worse. The drinks were disappointing, and although the food was okay, it took a long time to arrive. But what really made us uncomfortable was a lady coming over to offer an unsolicited psychic reading, which felt very bizarre and out of place. Shortly after, two men approached us in a way that made us feel incredibly uncomfortable, almost as if we were being harassed. This was the third unsettling incident, and at that point, we felt objectified, threatened, and endangered. The whole situation rattled us so much that we didn't even feel safe using the bathroom there--we left and went to QuikTrip instead. The aggression and strange events we encountered pushed us into a state of fight or flight. We even considered calling the police but decided to leave instead. This is unlike anything we've ever experienced, and needless to say, we won't be returning. I hope this feedback can be used constructively to prevent similar incidents in the future. read more

Run away from this spot. The food was terrible the shrimp and grits were something your lil cousin who doesn't know how to cook would make. The waffles had no flavor, and the sparkling wine from the all you can drink mimosas was corked. The pictures make this place look amazing. read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - Ewww - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

So excited about Calypso ! The perfect addiction to the Beautiful Soulard area. The drinks are phenomenal the service was fantastic! From the ambiance to the decor Everything was amazing. This will definitely be my new spot!!! read more

Calypso Spirits Bar - I'm Older & I Have More Insurance - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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They basically acted like we were invisible and the staff is so unfriendly. Don't recommend coming here.

I came here excited to try a new Caribbean place in Soulard about a month ago. The ambiance is nice and the staff is friendly. But the food is overpriced and not really that great. I ordered the ceviche and the jerk wings. Both these dishes would barely pass as what their names imply-it's like the people who came up with the food on this menu went to a beach resort in the Caribbean, but only ate the resort food and never went out and saw what actual Latin and Jamaican food is like. When the jerk chicken came out, I thought it was the wrong dish, or plain wings, and asked the server where the jerk wings were, to which they replied "those are the jerk wings", pointing to the reddish orange colored wings. Now, typically at a Jamaican or Haitian restaurant that serves jerk chicken, the chicken has a dark brown or black color to it from the jerk spices. It usually has a very spicy, slightly fruity, and piney flavor from all of the rich aromatic spices used in the seasoning and marinade. And the chicken is typically very spicy, a lot spicier than buffalo wings. This chicken at Calypso was very mild, and colored with a spice rub that was similar in color to paprika, and amounted in flavor to someone putting some seasoning salt over some plain chicken wings. What was most remarkable to me was that there wasn't even a semblance of any jerk spices or seasonings on the chicken at all. It really shouldn't have even been called jerk chicken. The ceviche could at least pass as a ceviche, as it had both citrus and seafood in it. However, it was the most bland and tasteless ceviche I had ever tasted. It was almost as if they had cooked the fish beforehand and put it in water with a hint of lime juice and some chopped up red peppers along with maybe a couple onions. It just lacked the strong flavors you typically get in a ceviche. At most places, you get raw fish marinated in lime juice with onions, cilantro, and spicy peppers, like Serrano. It's usually pure lime juice, so the acid can cook the raw fish and kill the bacteria. This is the only time I've ever felt as though the ceviche was lacking in flavor at any of the places I've had it. I didn't take any of my food back, as I thought that the restaurant was incapable of resolving the issues with the food. The reason this place is getting two stars is because the service was great, and despite being incredibly bland, I was able to stomach the food. I was really hoping I would like this place, but I left very disappointed. read more