Calabash Bistro

Name: Calabash Bistro
Address: 428 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 2J7
Telephone: (604) 568-5882
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (397)

CAN$30 and under

Caribbean

428 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J7

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Great for creative cocktails

The Calabash Bistro in Vancouver, serves up Caribbean cuisine in a creative and unique, environment. The atmosphere is inspiring and artistic, and the menu at Calabash Bistro is a unique combination of West Coast and West Indian flavors.

Start your meal off at Calabash Bistro with a serving of Jamaican patties or jerk wings, and maybe try a mango and goat cheese salad. But make sure to leave room for the main course. Entr�es and staples include oxtail, fried fish, a vegetarian platter and much more. You�ll also find a number of curries and jerked dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, African, Canadian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 568-5882
Website
http://www.calabashbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cullin David
Catering
Calabash can provide all types and sizes of catering, from food to bar to rentals. We can also take care of the music.
Private party facilities
Calabash provides family style set menu's, Canapés, Buffets, live music and fully themed evenings.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
428 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J7
Neighborhood
Gastown
Cross street
Pender & Carrall
Parking details
Street parking, public lot at Tinseltown.
Public transit
Number 22 bus, Number 19 bus, Stadium Sky train.
Entertainment
Calabash is a restaurant, with a licensed live music venue.The entertainment features live performances of reggae, hip-hop, funk, and poetry. Local artists are making Calabash an epicenter of the Vancouver music scene. There is a DJ spinning all evening. Music is essential to the Calabash experience where the island sound is bumping all day.The downstairs lounge area of Calabash hosts Foundation Radio, an online radio station that plays roots, reggae, jazz, blues, Motown and funk music. Calabash has created an intimate live venue that Vancouver needs.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calabash GuacamoleCA$17.00
Freshly prepared mango guacamole made Calabash style, served with plantain chips, tortilla chips and chicharon (Vegan option available)
Mango & Goat Cheese SaladCA$15.50
Fresh Mango, Cucumbers, Peppers, Red onion, Grape Tomato, Mixed Greens, Crumbled Goats Cheese & House Dressing
PoutineCA$15.00
Jerk Fries Smothered in Brie Cheese and your choice of Jerk or Curry. Chicken or Veg
Jerk Pork BellyCA$18.00
Crispy Pork Belly & Coconut Dumplings, with Caramelized Pineapple, Bell Peppers, Fresh Cilantro & Jerk Sauce
WingsCA$16.00
Jerk Marinated Wings, Fried Crispy served with Jerk Aioli. Choice of Jerk, Tropical Glaze, Salt & Pepper or Berbere
Jerk MusselsCA$18.00
Local fresh mussels, steamed in coconut rundown, jerk marinade, white wine, ginger & garlic, finished with lemon and cilantro
Patties and SauceCA$12.00
Choice of 2 Spicy Beef, Chicken or Veggie. Choice of Mango Tamarind or Jerk Aioli.
Hearty Vegan SoupCA$11.00
Mixed veggies, coconut milk and curry, blended, hearty & healthy.
Coconut DumplingsCA$9.50
House made, Fried Coconut Dumplings, with Mango/Guava Butter

Mains

Jerk ChickenCA$24.00
House Marinated Jerk Chicken, Rice 'n' Peas, Calabash Coleslaw, Ripe Plantains & Jerk Sauce
Chicken Curry or RotiCA$23.00
House made Curry Chicken & Yukon Potatoes, served with rice and peas and salad or wrapped in a roti
Fish Curry or RotiCA$23.00
Freshly seasoned and spiced Fish Curry & veggies, served with rice and peas and salad or wrapped in a roti
Goat Curry or RotiCA$29.00
Slow cooked goat on the bone, with potatoes, served with rice and peas and salad or wrapped in a roti
Vegetarian Curry or RotiCA$22.00
Yams, zucchini, potato, chickpeas & cauliflower slow cooked in curry paste & coconut rundown, served with rice and peas and salad or wrapped in a roti
Kung Fu RotiCA$24.00
Jerk chicken, curry veg, roast pineapple, red onion, peppers & spinach wrapped in a roti with salad
Jerk Fried FishCA$22.00
Wild Alaskan cod with jerk marinade, battered and fried in Calabash fry flour. Served with Calabash coleslaw, mango citrus salsa, fresh lime and choice of jerk fries or rice "n" peas
Ackee & SaltfishCA$24.00
A Classic Jamaican breakfast. Saltfish, ackee, bell peppers, red onion, and tomatoes. Served with rice 'n' peas & coconut dumplings
OxtailCA$30.00
Slow Braised Oxtail, Rice 'n' Peas, Coconut Dumpling, Ripe Plantain & Calabash Coleslaw
Vegetarian PlatterCA$23.00
Curry veggies, fried plantains, rice 'n' peas, Calabash coleslaw
Roti StackCA$26.00
House Made Roti, Stuffed with Spicy Veggies, Goats Cheese, Ripe Plantain & Spinach, Smothered in Coconut Rundown Sauce, Served with Calabash Coleslaw. Vegan option available
Jerk Fried Chicken BurgerCA$19.00
Jerk Fried Chicken, Portuguese Bun, Mango salsa, Jerk Aioli, Jamaican Ketchup, Tomato, Coleslaw, served with fries or house salad
Jerk Beef & Oxtail BurgerCA$19.00
House marinated Chuck Beef & Oxtail Patty, Portuguese bun, Mango salsa, Jerk Aioli, Jamaican Ketchup, Tomato, served with fries or house salad

Desserts

Mango Banoffee PieCA$11.00
Fresh Mango, Banana, spiced Rum Cream, Dulce de leche, Ginger crunch and House Brittle
Warm Bread PuddingCA$10.00
House made Warm Bread Pudding, served with Ice Cream and daily toppings
Crispy Fried RotiCA$8.00
Served with cinnamon sugar, ice cream and rum caramel

Calabash Cocktails Tall

Calabash Dark and StormyCA$15.00
Ginger infused rum, housemade ginger beer, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, angostura Bitters & topped with shaved coconut
Calabash Rum PunchCA$14.00
Lemon hart demerara rum, wray & nephew over proof rum, soursop, guava, pineapple, passionfruit, vanilla & star anise
Coconut JumbyCA$14.00
White rum, coconut water, lemongrass, mint and agave syrup
Sorrel Wall FlowerCA$14.00
Dark rum, gin, muddled lemon, bitters, simple syrup & house made habiscus tea

Calabash Cocktails Short

Spicy Plantain MargaritaCA$14.00
House marinated plantain tequila and infused chilli tequila, banana liqueur, shaken over ice with salted rim
Reggae on BroadwayCA$14.00
Chill infused tequila, dark rum, fresh lime, mango puree, lime leaf
Get Up SourCA$14.00
Sailor jerry spiced rum, sombra mezcal, fresh lemon, simple syrup, egg white & cranberry bitters
Kingston Ol' FashionedCA$14.00
Appleton reserve, ginger syrup, black walnut bitters
Ti PunchCA$14.00
Lime, demerara syrup & choice of rum, built and stirred over ice: appleton reserve, diplomatico reserva, english harbour 5, flor de cana 7, havana club 7
Barrel Aged CocktailCA$15.00
We Barrel age our own classic cocktail, generally its rum based. Changing! Ask you server for details

Rum Flights

Our rustic shelves are decorated with more than 80 kinds of rum that originate from over 20 different countries and territories. To assist your adventure into this historically colourful beverage, we've carefully compiled a roster of rum flights, complete with tasting notes for your pleasure and convenience. With such complex diversity between each bottle, we encourage you to ask one of our friendly team members about navigating further into the dark and stormy seas of our rum collection. Where the rum is never gone

Welcome to RumCA$22.00
Diplomatico Mantuano, El Dorado 12, Matusalem 15
The ClassicsCA$28.00
Mount Gay Eclipse, El Dorado 12, Appleton 8
The Island BackroadsCA$32.00
Brugal Anejo, Flor de Cana 12, Bumbu
The Big 3CA$44.00
Ron Zacapa 23, Diplomatico 2002, Pyrat XO
Good ChoiceCA$34.00
Diplomático Mantuano, Santa Teresa 1796, Zaya Gran Reserva

Bottled Beer & Cider

Ask about our feature bottled beers

RedstripeCA$7.50
Brickers
- 500mlCA$13.50
Pacifico ClaraCA$8.00
Guinness Tall CanCA$8.00

Draught

Calabash takes pride in offering local beer from one of the many amazing micro breweries, prices and glass sizes vary

Tap #1 The Parkside Rotating
Tap #2 Strange Fellows Rotating

Wine

White la Vielle Ferme Cote-du-Luberon
- GlassCA$12.00
- BottleCA$53.00
Gehringer Riesling
- GlassCA$12.00
- BottleCA$53.00
Red la Vielle Ferme Cote-du-Ventoux
- GlassCA$12.00
- BottleCA$53.00
Two Oceans Ca/Merlot
- GlassCA$10.00
- BottleCA$45.00
Segura Vuidas Cava
- GlassCA$13.00
- BottleCA$53.00

Vodka

Grey Goose
- 1ozCA$11.00
- 2ozCA$16.00
Skyy
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$12.00
Crystal Head Vodka
- 1ozCA$11.00
- 2ozCA$18.50

Gin

Gordons
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$12.00
Hendricks
- 1ozCA$9.00
- 2ozCA$14.00

Tequila

Teremana Reposado
- 1ozCA$12.00
- 2ozCA$18.00
Casamigos Reposado
- 1ozCA$11.00
- 2ozCA$17.00
Casamigos Blanco
- 1ozCA$10.00
- 2ozCA$15.00
Don Julio Blanco
- 1ozCA$11.00
- 2ozCA$17.00
Don Julio 1942
- 1ozCA$24.00
- 2ozCA$36.00
Olmeca Blanco
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$12.00
Sombra Mezcal
- 1ozCA$12.00
- 2ozCA$18.00

Whiskey / Bourbon

Jack Daniels
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$12.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
- 1ozCA$9.00
- 2ozCA$14.00
Crown Royal
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$13.00
Glenmorangie 10yo
- 1ozCA$12.00
- 2ozCA$18.00
Jameson
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$12.00

Rum

Appleton 21 Year Old
- 1ozCA$25.00
- 2ozCA$37.00
Appleton 12 Year Old
- 1ozCA$10.00
- 2ozCA$15.00
Appleton 8 Year Old
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$13.00
Appleton Signature
- 1ozCA$9.00
- 2ozCA$13.50
Brugal Anejo
- 1ozCA$9.00
- 2ozCA$13.50
Bumbu XO
- 1ozCA$13.00
- 2ozCA$19.00
Bumbu
- 1ozCA$11.00
- 2ozCA$16.00
Cachaca 51
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$13.00
Diplomatico Exclusiva
- 1ozCA$13.00
- 2ozCA$19.00
Diplomatico Mantuano
- 1ozCA$10.00
- 2ozCA$15.00
El Dorado 12yo
- 1ozCA$10.00
- 2ozCA$15.00
El Dorado 15yo
- 1ozCA$13.00
- 2ozCA$19.00
Flora de Cana 5yo
- 1ozCA$9.00
- 2ozCA$13.50
Flora de Cana 7yo
- 1ozCA$10.00
- 2ozCA$15.00
Flor de Cana 12yo
- 1ozCA$11.00
- 2ozCA$16.00
Lemon Hart
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$13.00
Matusalem 15
- 1ozCA$13.00
- 2ozCA$19.00
Mount Gay Eclipse
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$13.00
Mount Gay Extra Old
- 1ozCA$13.00
- 2ozCA$19.00
Pyrat XO`
- 1ozCA$13.00
- 2ozCA$19.00
Ron Zacapa 23yo
- 1ozCA$15.00
- 2ozCA$22.00
Sailor Jerry
- 1ozCA$8.00
- 2ozCA$13.00
Santa Teresa 1796
- 1ozCA$12.00
- 2ozCA$18.00
Zaya Gran Reserve
- 1ozCA$12.00
- 2ozCA$18.00
Wray and Nephew
- 1ozCA$9.00
- 2ozCA$14.00
Plantation Austrailian
- 1ozCA$21.00
- 2ozCA$30.00
007 Black Well
- 1ozCA$15.00
- 2ozCA$22.00
Santisima Trinidad de Cuba
- 1ozCA$15.00
- 2ozCA$22.00
Bira! South Pacific
- 1ozCA$16.00
- 2ozCA$24.00
Matusalem 23
- 1ozCA$17.00
- 2ozCA$25.00
Merser and Co
- 1ozCA$13.00
- 2ozCA$19.00

Scotch

Glenmorangie 10CA$10.50
Ardbeg 10CA$13.00
Balvenie Caribbean CaskCA$14.50
Glenfiddich 21 Rum CaskCA$41.50

Non-Alcoholic

Sorrelade
Hibiscus and ginger cold tea, simple syrup, 7-up
Ginger Beer
Housemade ginger beer, Ginger syrup, fresh lime, Cinnamon
No-Rum Punch
Guava, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Soursop Juices, Lime, Sorrel

What 397 people are saying

Calabash Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Energetic

397 Reviews

R
Ryan
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great option for dinner. Lots of new staff when I went but the service and food were great. Will go back again. Plantains were the best thing we had so recommend a dish that has those.
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Tristan
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Shouldn’t be marketed as “Caribbean” at all. Out of place. Ambiance had American football and Afrobeats playing. Food has the ingredients but not the soul of the islands. Do not eat here expecting authentic Caribbean cuisine.
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Lystra
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We get together once every 2to3 months to catch up and connect so, we didn’t let the substandard food and service get in our way!
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Jennifer
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is vibrant and ALL of the staff are lovely. The area of town is not the best but you are transported as soon as you enter the door. This is my 5th time here and my favourites are the Mussels and Guacamole, so delish. My husband always gets the oxtail. He is from Jamaica and says it is legit. The drinks are so tasty! I always get the Dark and Stormy. The drinks are on another level but you have to wait forever for them. It is the same every time I go. I always wonder why they do not have more bartenders. I would have had at least another round if I had the chance. Afterwards we went downstairs for a dance. They have DJs on the weekend who play Reggae and last night lots of Afro Beats. This place is a real gem.
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Angela
Calgary / Southern Alberta14 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ok this place has changed hands since I dined here years ago. The Jamaican pattys were not the same and the food fell flat. I was disappointed. Drinks were ok.
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Caitlin
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing vibe, delicious food, and delicious drinks. Loved the house made ginger beer! Will definitely be coming back!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
4.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks! Service was a little slow for repeat drink orders but overall for a large group everything went well.
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Richard
Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food is great there but they ran out of a few items and service was pretty slow tonight. I've been there before and kind of expect it. I love it there though.
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Shelly-Ann
Toronto / Ontario1 review
1.0
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I had to go to another restaurant to eat right after because I was starving after attempting to eat at this spot. Food was awful and seemed stale. Roti on the stacked roti felt like it was 2 days stale. Wings were flavourless and clearly unseasoned. It was a Saturday night and I was expecting a bit of a vibe. 10 mins in they shut off the music. I could hear everyone’s conversations. We had to ask them to turn it back on after it was off for a while. Best thing was the rum punch. Unless you’re going for drinks only I’d avoid this spot. It’s like no one from the Caribbean even works here. 👎🏾
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Chanece
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
1.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was not good at all. As a Caribbean person I will say the food was lacking spice and flavour. Music was vibes though
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FAQs

Calabash Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Calabash Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 568-5882.

Calabash Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

428 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J7

Additional information

Cross street
Pender & Carrall
Neighborhood
Gastown
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, African, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking, public lot at Tinseltown.
Public transit
Number 22 bus, Number 19 bus, Stadium Sky train.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cullin David
Entertainment
Calabash is a restaurant, with a licensed live music venue.The entertainment features live performances of reggae, hip-hop, funk, and poetry. Local artists are making Calabash an epicenter of the Vancouver music scene. There is a DJ spinning all evening. Music is essential to the Calabash experience where the island sound is bumping all day.The downstairs lounge area of Calabash hosts Foundation Radio, an online radio station that plays roots, reggae, jazz, blues, Motown and funk music. Calabash has created an intimate live venue that Vancouver needs.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.calabashbistro.com/
Phone number
(604) 568-5882
Catering
Calabash can provide all types and sizes of catering, from food to bar to rentals. We can also take care of the music.
Private party facilities
Calabash provides family style set menu's, Canapés, Buffets, live music and fully themed evenings.

Calabash Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Jerk Fried Chicken Burger

Jerk Chicken

Coconut Dumplings

Appys

Calabash GuacamoleCA$17.00

Mango & Goat Cheese SaladCA$15.50

PoutineCA$15.00

Jerk Pork BellyCA$18.00

WingsCA$16.00

Jerk MusselsCA$18.00

Patties and SauceCA$12.00

Hearty Vegan SoupCA$11.00

Coconut DumplingsCA$9.50

Mains

Jerk ChickenCA$24.00

Chicken Curry or RotiCA$23.00

Fish Curry or RotiCA$23.00

Goat Curry or RotiCA$29.00

Vegetarian Curry or RotiCA$22.00

Kung Fu RotiCA$24.00

Jerk Fried FishCA$22.00

Ackee & SaltfishCA$24.00

OxtailCA$30.00

Vegetarian PlatterCA$23.00

Roti StackCA$26.00

Jerk Fried Chicken BurgerCA$19.00

Jerk Beef & Oxtail BurgerCA$19.00

Desserts

Mango Banoffee PieCA$11.00

Warm Bread PuddingCA$10.00

Crispy Fried RotiCA$8.00

Calabash Cocktails Tall

Calabash Dark and StormyCA$15.00

Calabash Rum PunchCA$14.00

Coconut JumbyCA$14.00

Sorrel Wall FlowerCA$14.00

Calabash Cocktails Short

Spicy Plantain MargaritaCA$14.00

Reggae on BroadwayCA$14.00

Get Up SourCA$14.00

Kingston Ol' FashionedCA$14.00

Ti PunchCA$14.00

Barrel Aged CocktailCA$15.00

Rum Flights

Welcome to RumCA$22.00

The ClassicsCA$28.00

The Island BackroadsCA$32.00

The Big 3CA$44.00

Good ChoiceCA$34.00

Bottled Beer & Cider

RedstripeCA$7.50

Brickers

Pacifico ClaraCA$8.00

Guinness Tall CanCA$8.00

Draught

Tap #1 The Parkside Rotating

Tap #2 Strange Fellows Rotating

Wine

White la Vielle Ferme Cote-du-Luberon

Gehringer Riesling

Red la Vielle Ferme Cote-du-Ventoux

Two Oceans Ca/Merlot

Segura Vuidas Cava

Vodka

Grey Goose

Skyy

Crystal Head Vodka

Gin

Gordons

Hendricks

Tequila

Teremana Reposado

Casamigos Reposado

Casamigos Blanco

Don Julio Blanco

Don Julio 1942