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Calabash, Oakland, CA

Calabash

4.3
4.3
82 Reviews
$30 and under
Jamaican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Innovative
Like its namesake, Calabash—restaurant, market and bar in Uptown Oakland—is a place of global innovation; a home for creative local chefs and producers to bring the uniqueness of their culture and flavors to The Town.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Jamaican, Home cooking, Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 844-4631
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Collection of chefs

Offers

  • Local's Night Out 10% Off

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 9:45 AM - 1:45 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:15 PM,Thu - Sat - 9:45 AM - 1:45 PM
    Wednesday is Local Night Out at Calabash ALL DAY - Come Join Us! 10% off all food and nights and music by DJ Hendoc

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What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Calabash is a delightful gem in Oakland, offering "excellent Jamaican cuisine" with flavors that excite your taste buds. The "service was fantastic," and the "cozy atmosphere" makes it ideal for any occasion. Highlights include the jerk chicken, plantains, and unique cocktails. A must-visit for authentic Caribbean flair.
82 Reviews
  1. LaTanya

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the chicken wings, corn bread and veggie Jamaican patty - my girlfriend had the brussel and the curry shrimp. Chicken wings very flavorful lots of sauce; veggie patty had flavor reminded me of a pot pie; curry shrimp awesome, flavorful and the brussels sprouts were tasty. It had dried cherries, cauliflower and of course the brussel sprouts. She enjoyed. I would have enjoyed a little butter on the corn bread but the side of jam was tasty on it. The chef was the host, waiter and cook. His personality was very inviting and kind but I think he could have used a little help. with waiting the table. We had to request our to go boxes and our check. But we will be back. The food was delicious. I will definitely try something else on the menu.

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  2. Natasha

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come for the oxtail, enjoy the jerk chicken, stay for the cherry pie and Oakland lemon drop. We enjoyed every bite of our meal. Large portion sizes, scrumptious rice and peas, savory sweet plantains that you have to force yourself to stop eating. The only thing better than the food was the customer service. It was a little quiet for dinner time, but get in and get a bite before this place goes viral!

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  3. carl

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived at 6 pm on a Saturday night. By 6:30 there was a line at the door, energetic music playing and 3 waitstaff trying to cover the whole room. The food was exceptional, spicy that special Caribbean vibe. Though only two wines were available, they were great. We are looking forward to returning for the jerk chicken and curry goat.

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  4. Gabriel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really busy during valentine’s day. Definitely not the usual experience we’d get regularly. Appetizers and dishes were really good though!

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  5. Alethea

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated my birthday here last week. Great food, great service, good vibes.

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  6. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and excellent service. I will be coming back for more! I highly recommend.

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  7. William

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Friendly people working. Great cocktails and wine. Get the oxtails!

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  8. Kasey

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and so was the food. It’s a lovely place that we knew nothing about. We just took a chance and we’re glad we did.

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  9. Danielle

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Calabash was AMAZING. I was with a large group and the owner and staff still made it feel like each person mattered. The food was great, had the oxtails, pasta and plantains. Some of the best oxtails I have had. It was great to meet the owner and to realize this place is not just a restaurant it is a hub for the betterment of the community. I will be back EVERY time I am in Oakland!

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  10. Crystal

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you haven’t been to Calabash before, make it a point to do so and than add it to your dining list.

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Calabash is rated 4.3 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Calabash

2300 Valdez St Ste A, Oakland, CA 94612-3127

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Jamaican, Home cooking, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Collection of chefs
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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