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Calabash Beach Bistro

Restaurant

👍👍 I ate here most evenings during my stay in Barbados and I must say that the food was of an extremely high quality. Excellent service, attention and presentation from staff I honestly couldn’t recommend this enough. People often mention staff, friendly, service, great, menu, dish, lunch, good,


Address

Maxwell Coast Road Barbados

Contact

+1 246-628-1042

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (75 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 7 to 10 am, 11 am to 3:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 7 to 10:30 am, 12 to 3:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 to 10:30 am, 12 to 3:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 to 10:30 am, 12 to 3:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 7 to 10:30 am, 12 to 3:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 7 to 10:30 am, 12 to 3:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 7 to 10 am, 11 am to 3:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (12) friendly (11) service (9) great (8) menu (8) dish (7) lunch (6) good (6)
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  • 5/5 Charles A. 4 years ago on Google
    I ate here most evenings during my stay in Barbados and I must say that the food was of an extremely high quality. Excellent service, attention and presentation from staff I honestly couldn’t recommend this enough.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pia C. 1 year ago on Google • 165 reviews
    We’ve been here several times for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. They have great drinks as well. The pictures are from the brunch menu
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kodi R. 1 year ago on Google • 65 reviews
    The staff were so professional, funny and friendly. Went to celebrate my best friend’s birthday and everything was amazing. The atmosphere was really nice the live music was phenomenal. The food was immaculate and the drinks were delicious and well mixed. The live performer sang happy birthday specifically for my friend and other guests within the restaurant began to sing also it was incredible he really enjoyed it! The restaurant manager who mixes her own drinks for the guest gave us a mix to taste and it was very tasty. Our experience here was truly special!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Best restaurant on the beach. Beautiful views and plenty of seats to chill or study. Perfect spot to eat, study, and have fun. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachelle S. 4 years ago on Google
    Had breakfast here every morning during my stay at The Bougainvillea. Breakfast ks simple but tasty. Service was great. The croissants are the softest warmest most buttery you'll ever eat!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naomygosh 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for breakfast with a pretty view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kimberly B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food but a bit over priced for what it is. I suppose you are also paying for the location. I believe I paid around $25-30BDS for what's in the picture. You can get similar or more food at Oistins fish fry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gwendolyn C. 7 years ago on Google
    Our family had a fantastic, all round entertaining evening, friendly staff and Great cuisine highly recommended. a must do when your in Barbados you will not be disappointed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tracy Bink S. 7 years ago on Google
    1 star for food and service. The second star is only because the live music is nice and it's conveniently located on hotel property. Skip this place if you have other options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert A. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominic S. 2 years ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Excellent food, right on a beautiful beach and open all day-breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sits between the beautiful Bougaivillea hotels pools and the sea

  • 4/5 Darya A. 4 years ago on Google • 97 reviews
    The food was okay, nothing outstanding, but good value. Catch of the day was the best dish. Breakfast buffet though, in my opinion, is overpriced. Splendid view!

  • 4/5 Nathalye H. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Update on my previous review, bringing up the rating from 3 (3.5) to 4 stars. We gave this place another try for dinner and I can say that it was much better, a bit inconsistent across the same dish but it was for the better. This time I had the same Thai Red Shrimp dish (it was different) but very flavorful and great, my husband had for main course the appetizer salad with added shrimp and it was also great so bumping their rating… I guess it’s hard to be consistent with the chef and rotating staff. —— 3.5 stars for this place and here’s the breakdown: Catch of the day: we ordered the blackened fish which came blackened and fried? This was confusing… the spices they used felt like tasting detergent, the green beans were very dry, the potatoes well… they were potatoes, and the overall dish was below average. Red Thai shrimp curry: this dish was really good, everything tasted excellent and no complains here! Wine: if you Google or Vivino their wine offerings per glass you’ll notice that these are $6-$12 per bottle (nothing wrong with the price but at least pick something that is decent and not mediocre) and they’re a 3 star in flavor profile at max… and yes, we got a glass of the French rosé and it was okay… Crème Brûlée: meh! The custard was cold, dry, and not worth the calories… just bad. Service: this one is tricky as most of the wait staff are super friendly, attentive and caring but our waitress wasn’t super friendly… so maybe she was having a bad evening and this can be different depending on when you come.

  • 1/5 David S. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I just ordered the bbq pork ribs and a mai tai and it may have been the worst food (definitely value wise) I’ve ever not eaten. It was inedible… I genuinely left my dish and drink. Way too rich over sweet absolutely dowsed in bbq sauce. And not bbq’d by cooking. The Mac and cheese on the side was much too sweet and the fried plantain soggy. The mai tai was unbearable and sickly sweet. More than double orgeat I’d expect. 🤢 I do think this must be the worst dish on the menu gauging from over reviews

  • 5/5 A S. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Reservations required. Food and service were fantastic!! Burgers were out of this world. Kid friendly. We ate here for dinner and ordered lunch while at the pool.

  • 5/5 Genevah R. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Had weekend brunch with a few friends, the atmosphere was very relaxing. Staff was efficient and friendly loved the fact that the Food and Drink manager went to each table to personally check in😃. I kept it simple with the Calabash burger and mango smoothie, very filling (even tho it didn't look that way😄)and would go again!

  • 4/5 Gj G. 1 year ago on Google
    Service is stellar. The staff is quite attentive and still allows the diner to take their time to enjoy both the meal and the environment.

  • 4/5 C H. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful setting beach front, simple but tasty Lunch menu (we went on a Sunday). Steel drums played in the background and the Cocktails nice. Would definitely repeat this experience. Photo is view from our table.

  • 5/5 Ian M. 11 months ago on Google
    My wife and I ate there several times over the course of a week. The food was always excellent, and the staff was exceptional. It has a peaceful seaside atmosphere with occasional live music. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Kelly-Ann M. 10 months ago on Google
    This is definitely one of my go-to places when having lunch with friends and family. They never disappoint.

  • 4/5 Shernell N. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere. Great food!

  • 4/5 Alicia J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice brunch spot! Food options were good and food was tasty. Customer service was lovely. Would definitely recommend

  • 5/5 AJ N. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great place to eat on the island. Food is top notch, staff friendly, never overly busy. Right beside the Sea! We had the best blackened fish we’ve ever tasted! Not crazy expensive either! They often have musicians 😊👍🏻🌴

  • 5/5 Donna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Upbeat and extremely friendly staff. Great menu selections and daily specials. During our two weeks stay, no meal disappointed us. Started our day with a full breakfast, never left hungry. Looking forward to 2020 when we return.

  • 2/5 Vivian A. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, beautifully presented food, mediocre for the price. Not many option to choose from and the portions are small. I'm not a big eater, one burger can fill me; the burger here was just too small and too expensive. Left me hungry

  • 4/5 Cormac M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice menu, gorgeous location

  • 5/5 Anatoly S. 5 years ago on Google
    This is one the best restaurant I have eve been

  • 4/5 Troy N. 6 years ago on Google
    Good food, not a huge menu selection. Catch of the day will be your best choice. Not a great steak place. Make reservations. Good service and friendly, right on the beach.

  • 5/5 Mervyn W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place to eat good food good service by all staff

  • 2/5 Michelle G. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was too slow

  • 5/5 Danielle 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I booked a reservation for weekend brunch and it was AMAZING. I ordered the berry mimosa as soon as I sat down. Then for my meals, I started off with the S’mores French Toast and followed up with the Bajan Jerk Pasta while my other party had the Fish Tacos. The customer service, the flavour and presentation of the dishes were AMAZING. The only minor disappointment is that they didn’t have the salted caramel cheesecake which I really wanted even before I chose a starter and main. All in all, I had a blast. I’ll definitely be back. I wish I could rate them 10 out of 5 stars. It was that great.

  • 5/5 D'shaun S. 8 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery and tasty dishes, knowledgeable and friendly staff

  • 4/5 william f. 4 years ago on Google
    lost & found

  • 3/5 Gordon W. 7 years ago on Google
    Where is Clemson university

  • 4/5 Brett C. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a nice family lunch at Calabash Cafe yesterday, good and timely service, pleasant views and overall a nice relaxing place to have family lunch in Barbados.

  • 1/5 Stanimir K. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We have been there 3 times. Bland and bad food every time, whether you order fish or meat. Children's meal (from children's menu) was served with hot sauce. It took 45 minutes to get to the starter. Service employees are unmotivated, slow and cheeky to aggressive. (Original) Wir waren schon 3 mal. Jedes Mal fades und schlechtes Essen, egal ob man Fisch oder Fleisch bestellt. Kinderessen ( von Kinder Menükarte), wurde mit scharfen Soße serviert. Bis zum Vorspeise kam, sind 45 Minuten vorbeigegangen. Serviceangestellten sind unmotiviert, langsam und frech bis aggressiv.

  • 3/5 alli13941 6 years ago on Google
    All 3 stars are for the live entertainment. The food is not great, menu is limited and the restaurant manager needs to understand customer service. Jokes excusing a cold meal don't cut it.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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