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Address:
642 Ramona Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Neighborhood:
Palo Alto

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Cuisine:
Caribbean

Price: $30 and under

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Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.coconutspaloalto.com
Email: cater@coconutspaloalto.com
Phone: (650) 329-9533
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Thursday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Friday: 11:30am - 10:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Saturday: 12pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Caribbean
Executive Chef: Robert Simpson
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Coconuts is also the Peninsula's leading Caribbean Caterer. We cater for almost all type of functions, lunch for corporate clients, birthday parties, on site full service catering, we also provide bartenders, servers, musicians. No group too small.
Private Party Facilities: Coconuts also will host on private function at our restaurant. Cocktail reception or sit down dinner
Entertainment: Live Caribbean Music on weekends. Listen to the sound of Calypso, Reggae, Steel Pan Music. On warmer months, music is performed on the out door patio.

Getting there

Cross Street: Hamilton
Public Transit: Coconuts Caribbean is located Three blocks south east of the Cal Trains University Avenue Train Stop.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Ramona Street Parking Garage is conveniently located across from the restaurant's entrance.

A word from Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar

Join us and enjoy our take on Caribbean-West Indian Cuisine. It is said that you could spend your whole life island hopping, and you will never get bored in the Caribbeans. Come and indulge your appetite with our vast array of island specialties. We have taken the task to bring the island cuisines… to you. At Coconuts, the familiar sound of reggae, calypso, rumba, even salsa, paired with an island cocktail, will put you in the island spirits. We bring a taste of the Caribbeans to you!Continued

Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar

4.1

77 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups

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82 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

82 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(44)
neighborhood gem(32)
fit for foodies(31)

great for lunch(18)
hot spot(18)
kid-friendly(15)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (82)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Authentic Caribbean food and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Authentic Caribbean food and warm service!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

heavy taste

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the food is either too spicy or salty. the decoration is good."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It's Great Food But....

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My review is based on my overall experience, not my most recent. I feel the restaurant shouldn't suffer because of 1 bad night. However, this is the 1st I've gone to dinner instead of lunch and have to say I was extremely disappointed.

The lunch menu has a much wider selection and although only $1-2 less than dinner, is well more worth the price. At least we get rice & peas & salad instead of a big plate of meat for $18. Disappointed white meat is only offered during lunch as well. Usually spend $30 on 2 entrees & 2 drinks (SN: Rum punch is awesome!) for more food for lunch than $60 for 2 meat plates and 2 sides of mac n cheese-which also tastes better during lunch!

Overall the place is great but for better food and service-go for lu"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Absolutely love this place!!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Absolutely love this place!!! Jerked chicken not for the faint of heart (high on spicy level) but it was not to be missed!!! Of course coconut shrimp is also delicious. The sangria is so good but I'm addicted to the pain killer- best drink ever in my opinion- and of course... The fried plantains- winner :-)"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food, great service,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Delicious food, great service, vegetarian friendly... so it's awesome!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great spicy, flavorful food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2002

Dined on 03/23/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great spicy, flavorful food. Entire wait staff - awesome: very pleasant, informative, attentive and HAPPY-they seem to enjoy working at Coconuts. We really enjoyed the experience:)"

Dined on 03/23/2012

2002

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

mixed up the order but the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/07/2012

2012

Dined on 03/07/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"mixed up the order but the food was good"

Dined on 03/07/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good for a group looking for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good for a group looking for good food and drinks before going out"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Coconuts was a great find

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Coconuts was a great find and I would go back anytime. Our waitress, Sharon, was excellent! She made wonderful suggestions. We had the fish special (Sharon's recommendation) and the Spinach and Crab soup. Both were delicious. The spicy mango margaritas are tasty and have a kick...offsets the sweetness of the mango nicely. Also, try the sweet potato pie for dessert...again Sharon's suggestion and she was on the money with that one too. All in all, our dinner was great experience and I would highly recommend Coconuts for a fun, casual dinner."