I ordered food based upon the pictures my coworker found on Yelp. By the way my food look just like the pictures. I ordered the combo jerk chicken/curry chicken combo meal. The dinner had a very nice portion of food, especially the rice. The jerk sauce on the chicken was good, the chicken was tender however the chicken was not marinaded properly. As the meat under the sauce didn't have any flavor, the meat was definitely not marinaded overnight. I feel the same about the curry chicken. The rice was plentiful, I would have loved some sauce/juices from the jerk chicken over it as I'm use to having sauce on my rice. I thought I was getting steamed cabbage, the meal came with a cabbage slaw which was a surprise. I will definitely give it another try before I make any final decisions about the place. I'm glad to see such a diverse eatery in the UB South Campus district. Good luck Kalypso!!! read more

I got the brown stew fish and holy cow was it great! Huge portions for a reasonable price. Great location for near by college kids, one order can feed you for at least 2 days. read more

Not from Buffalo and wanted some good island food and they DID NOT disappoint. Great spot will definitely go back when I'm in town.

Been going to this place for a while now, needless to say its really good. The portions are generous and very tasty. The pepper steak is my go to, the meat is flavorful and tender but the jerk chicken is equally amazing. That, combined with the staff being really pleasant and courteous makes this place the place for a great hot meal. Go there, try it now. read more

The food was great. Better than the one place on Bailey. Large portions. Beef Patty's were on point. The crust didn't crumble apart like other patties I have tried. read more

I really enjoy Calypso. When I'm in the mood for Caribbean food this is usually my standby. I will say right off of the bat that they may not have the best of everything, but I do believe they are the most consistent. I've never had anything bad here and I've tried quite a bit of their menu. The chicken curry is mild and delicious, there's a mellow coconut milk flavor that lingers... It is divine. The Jerk chicken falls off of the bone and is well seasoned, where they lose me on the jerk is the sauce. it is delicious, but it is slightly more barbecue then it is jerk to me. The brown stew is among some of the best I have ever had. I would love to rate the beef patties, but every time I've gone they've been out. They have a great selection of drinks, when they have it in stock the pineapple ginger soda is amazing. You may, on occasion be able to get better food and other local spots, but I find the consistency here to be much better than everywhere else. I will be back here time and time again, I suggest you do the same. read more

First off the decor and exterior of this place could draw you away but please don't . The food was exceptional and the portions huge. The jerk chicken was so amazing, packed with flavor and just a bit spicy. It was cooked to perfection as the chicken was moist and juicy. The slaw was fresh and so refreshing, perfect way to cool off that jerk spice. Was a bit skeptical of the oxtail but that was very good as well. Very friendly staff and you can easily tell this place cares more about the food then decor. read more

Love the Oxtails the are big and meaty. The cabbage is decent the beef patty is just ok. The Rice peas is not the best but the jerk chicken is to die for, a must try! read more

The jerk chicken and the oxtail is amazing! The jerk chicken is definitely spicy. And the plantains are so sweet.

Fast, authentic and delicious! I had the jerk chicken and it was falling off the bone tender, the plantains were awesome too. My friend got a beef patty and I had a taste, the flavor was incredible. read more

WOW. This place is great. The oxtail is wonderful, and the sause is epic. Lunch specials are $5!!, AND come with rice, beans and a plantain!!. I can't make it here too ofter as it's across town, however it will always be worth the drive. 4 stars only cuz it's small and if it's busy the wait may be longer and nowhere to sit. read more

I've been going to this restaurant since it opened. The food is delicious and authentic! With the great portions and reasonable prices..this is the only jamaican restaurant I go to. The customer service is great! read more

One word........SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS!!!! I have NEVER gotten something out of here that I disliked. The food is flavorful and the portions are amazing. This place is award worthy. I would be so disappointed if Kalypso was to cease to exist. If you decide to eat here, you will not be disappointed. This restaurant is definitely one of Buffalo's best! read more

I ordered the small curry, which came w/ rice & slaw, and it was cool. I walked in & ordered and w/in 8mins or maybe lesser it was ready. For a small the portions were huge (trust, I'm not complaining lol). It smelled amazing but the taste wasn't very flavorful. It was ok, just ok. Maybe if it was spicy I would prefer it alot better. read more

The jerk and curry chicken is to die for. Every time the meat falls off the bone. Every time I order the service is quick and prompt. The curry goat is tender and savory. The beef patties are very delicious. This is by far THE BEST jamican eatery read more

I have wanted to try this place for years now, and I finally got around to going today (since my cousin's barber shop is literally right next door, I had no excuse to not try it! Btw, if you're looking for a good cut go check it out!) Its not much to look at, but holy cow was the food amazing! Aside from jerk chicken I am not all too well versed in Jamaican cuisine, but I figured I'd be ambitious and try the oxtails, along with their jerk chicken. I was absolutely blown away. I had zero clue if I would even like the oxtails but they were out of this world. The red beans and rice was delicious, the plantains were great, and even the house made slaw was great too (and I don't even like coleslaw)! The oxtails and jerk chicken ran me $20, but the portions were quite big. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for great Jamaican or ethnic food! I'll be back! read more

Jerk chicken is the most popular choice, sauce kinda like BBQ sauce and chicken meat string is well separated.

Great spicy jerk seasoning. Big portions. Fresh and delicious. Try the Festival, fried sweetbreads with a sprinkle of sugar.

Did my due diligence and read all the reviews. I have been wanting to try out this place for quite a while. I am not from Jamaica or versed in Jamaican food to compare it to eating the same "authentic"dishes on the Islands. What I can tell you is the food here was awesome. I would classify it more as what you might find served by a street vendor for the island locals - aka "peasant" style food. The meats are moist, full flavored, and bone-in. If you only want blah, dry, and bland chicken breast this is not your place. The chicken is the most tender and moist drum sticks and thighs in the world. It was not fancy nor did I care. Several reviews I read stated the Jerk Chicken was very spicy and hot so I asked the young man at the counter how hot it really was. Very promptly and happily he said we (my husband and I) could try it and brought us a sample. Then I asked whether the curry goat and chicken were made with a spicy or sweet curry he said we could try both and then brought over more samples AND he thought we might like to try the Oxtail so he brought that too! (Have to admit I never thought I would ever try goat!!) You can't beat that for a restaurant helping a potential customer with their selection! So two thumbs up on friendliness and customer service! My husband ordered the curry goat & curry chicken combo. I ordered the jerk chicken & brown stew chicken combo. We had them put it in takeout containers because we knew we would be taking home half of it anyway. Here is my breakdown: Our dinners came with plantains, Kalypso slaw, & red beans with rice. The plantains were perfectly cooked & very good. Two thumbs up! The Kalypso slaw was delicious, cooling and very refreshing. It was lightly dressed with a sweetish dressing, had no hot bitter cabbage flavor, and had fresh cucumber slices in it too. Do not confuse this slaw with American fish fry style coleslaw because it is not. It is better and a perfect compliment to the dinner. Two thumbs up! The rice and red bean were also good and a great base to the dinners. Two thumbs up! The curry goat and chicken were made with a sweet curry, both were fall off the bone tender, and quite flavorful. Yes, even the goat - it had no gamy flavor but does have more connective tissues than a chicken does. Pretty darn good! Two thumbs up! Now about that Jerk chicken. . . . The chicken was also fall off the bone tender. The flavor of the jerk sauce is off the charts delicious. Was it REALLY spicy and hot??? . . . Yes it was and in such a wonderful way!! The heat is on the tongue not in the back of the throat like with habanero or jalapeno peppers. It didn't turn your face red, make me break out in a sweat, and I didn't scream "Get me some water fast!". If you like heat ask for extra sauce on the side and pour it on your rice and beans like I did. If I had four thumbs they would all be up! We also order a side of "Festival". It's a Jamaican-style sweet fried dumpling and well worth trying. Dip them in the jerk sauce and you have sweet heat! Two thumbs up! Make sure you try one of the Jamaican Sodas. The ginger beer is my #1 pick and has a great fresh ginger root flavor but there are plenty of them to choose from. Two thumbs up! About the ambiance - Who cares? I came for the excellent food. There is a rather stripped down basic small eat in area with booths and bright colors on the walls. They also have a flat screen TV and a CD player for Caribbean music. Go and enjoy. read more

hory jerk chicken, not that the rasta house next to jims isnt good but kalypso would be the equivalent of niagara cafe on the east. succulent chicken rice salad and patties! read more

The brown stew chicken is to die for. Everything else I've tried is kind of average. The patties seem like they are the same ones you can get out of the freezer at Wegmans. read more

We have tried ox tail, jerk chicken, and the curry dishes, and my favorite by far is the ox tail. It is so well cooked, you can practically peel the meat off the bone. The service is quick as we usually get this to go. I would rec trying the pineapple guava drink that they sell; it is very good! read more

The jerk chicken is spicy, but also very delicious. This was my 1st time there. Will definitely go back. Would like to try the oxtails.

This place is the absolute best. I come here at least once a week for lunch with a group of people and the food is always top notch. The only problem is that some days it isn't open at noon like the hours say, but the food is so good that it doesn't deter me from returning. read more

I have eaten their food twice and both times they've knocked it out of the park. Their Jamaican jerk chicken falls right off the the bone and the plantains are amazing. The portions are huge. Unless you're making one entree portion last for 2 meals or to split, go with the small. The restaurant itself is tiny. I'd go with takeout. Really excellent stuff. read more

One of the most authentic Caribbean places in Buffalo. Jerk chicken is delicious like somebody's Grandma makes it. Even better when you heat up the next day. Great portions and prices. read more

The moment I taste their food, I finally understand why all my friend are saying " the Jamaica food in school is a piece of junk". I loves their beef patties and curry chicken!!! They are very generous on food,A small portion can serve two girls for sure. I would defiantly come back for their food again!!! read more

This is the worst Jamaican food I have ever had. It is horribly overpriced, I paid 15 dollars for a large oxtail dinner and received just five oxtails. At other restaurants you can get far more pieces of meat for far cheaper. The oxtail was terribly salt and had no real pepper to it. They also failed to take the fat off of the oxtail, highly unprofessional. read more

Great food and prompt service. The lunch specials are slightly smaller but great prices. The jerk chicken has a good kick and is delicious.

The jerk chicken and curry chicken were both delicious, and they gave us so much food for a great price! The people were friendly, too.