A friend and I were in Edmonds to see "The Outsider" - don't miss it - at the Wade James Theater,…read moreand 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.

If you haven't been to this restaurant yet I highly recommend that you do. The food is so delicious…read moreand different. It comes out hot and nicely presented. The cocktails are excellent as well. The service is impeccable and very helpful. They will even make modifications if you are sensitive to spicy (hot) flavors. It was so good, we have been twice in the month of May.

Go here! I promise it will not disappoint this little establishment packs some big flavors...read more

I can't believe I waited this long to try the Caribbean Lunchbox because it is some of the tastiest…read morefood available on the Island. Order the jerk chicken thigh meal with your favorite side and tell me it's not 10/10 delicious.

The jerk chicken roti is as good as everyone says! There's a small selection of Jamaican sodas that…read morecompliment the food nicely. Location is nice and you can sit inside during covid. I will definitely be going back again soon.

I found this place in a Victoria tourist magazine (The Local Experience) and without fail wanted to…read moretry it. My boyfriend and I decided to go for a late lunch and split the Jerk Chicken Roti to-go. The gentleman working was by himself and had some issues with the credit card machine but was very gracious and the food was amazing. The flavor and sauces were incredibly tasty with the perfect amount of spice. It was the perfect late snack we were looking for but could have definitely been a meal if we didn't split it. I'd recommend and would visit again for sure.

It is NOT a Caribbean grocery store or market. Having some frozen Jamaican patties and a jar of…read morejerk seasoning doesn't constitute being "Caribbean". I was very disappointed as I just moved to the Washington area and Trinidadian by heritage I really thought I was in for a treat!

Nice little neighborhood spot that I go to for my snacks or to get a soda. The owner is a Jamaican…read moregentleman that is a character.

Greeted by a lovely woman before walking in the door. I love a good home grown locally owned small…read morebusiness. I felt like I was walking into my favorite store I went to as a kid, a very home feeling very welcoming with music playing. I loved that there were Jamaican/Caribbean groceries inside. This place was Located in the back of the store. The wait was long but well worth it and I would do it again. Bought a beef Pattie, 2 pineapple ginger drinks, jerk chicken and curry chicken. Portions were great for the price. You could tell these meals were made with love. I would definitely come back anytime. Thanks ladies

It's a grocery story w a deli in the back. It's great if you miss items from the Caribbeanread more

We arrived around 5pm on a weekday and was maybe the only other party in the restaurant. There's an…read moreunderground garage below the restaurant. There's a sign that says parking for Island Soul. We mistakenly went to the adjacent underground parking garage. You tell the waiter your license plate to validate parking. The chickpea curry was a bit bland. The tostones were good garlicky and crispy. The coconut cake could have been moister and less sweet.

Island Soul is AWESOME! Island Soul bought/replaced Arleana's in downtown Kirkland. I have always…read morewanted to dine at the Island Soul in Columbia City, but it was always crowded requiring some planning. We made a reservation the day before easily. The interior is superb. This place would be great for date-night or get a drink or have a family meal. Our server was attentive and helpful, making a change for us last minute with a 'I gotcha ya' attitude - LOVE! Thank you! The food is so, so good! The Seattle area doesn't have enough 'soul', southern, creole, 'island' type of foods. This place fills the perfect niche. I have the urge to say 'hmmm, hmmm' dining here! Yum! Parking is free under the building, and nearby street parking tends to be available, too. The Food: Blackened Salmon, $33 - 5 Stars Menu: Salmon, corn soubise, fried plantains, fried okra We both wanted this as our main dish, so this is a 2X. The salmon is perfectly seasoned and grilled. You can SEE the seasoning on the fish. So glad they included pieces of okra. The frying/searing gives it the perfect chew. Fried Green Tomatoes, $15 - 5 Stars Menu: Green tomatoes, panko, egg, onion, Buddha's belly seasoning This dish is known as their must order. I have no clue what Buddha's belly seasoning is, but I can tell you it is tasty. Fried green tomatoes is a perfect southern dish (and I will always think about the movie). Wings, Jerk seasoning, $18 - 5 Stars Like many, we're suckers for wings. Even better if the seasoning is different. Jerk wings is rightfully popular, here. The sauce is generously applied, and every bit is delicious. The flavorful foods will have me returning for sure!

I really enjoyed the Desi Plate from Bongos. The pork was flavorful and tender, the plantain was…read moresweat and soft, the coleslaw was fresh and not too creamy and the pickled veg was great sourness to combat the rounded beans flavor. 10/10 would order again. Good spot for the summer since it's an order and pickup at the counter spot (with ringers) and a good post-Greenlake hearty meal. The service was quick and standard, no complaints and limited conversations so not too fussy

Caribbean-style fast food spot with a clean, brand-new interior and nice little windows for a…read morepleasant view while eating. Ordering is done at the counter, then you wait for a buzzer to grab your food, which made it feel more like a cafeteria or fast-food setup than a traditional restaurant. The food was okay, but heavily sauced and lacking the authentic Caribbean flavor I was hoping for. Being from the East Coast, I was really looking forward to some true Jamaican jerk chicken or flavorful oxtail, and unfortunately this missed the mark for me. The best comparison I can think of is making baby back ribs in the oven, pouring barbecue sauce on top, and calling them authentic BBQ ribs -- without the seasoning, smoke, or hours of preparation that make the real thing special. One big plus was the ample parking with generously sized spaces, which is definitely appreciated. Overall, probably not somewhere I'll become a frequent customer, but I could still see stopping in for a quick bite over McDonald's, Five Guys, or standard takeout Chinese food.