Calypso Cafe

(773) 955-0229

5211 S Harper Ave Ste C
Chicago, IL 60615 41.8008 -87.5881

Neighborhoods: Hyde Park, South Side

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Last updated 5.10.09

Calypso Cafe

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In Short
Steel drum music, Caribbean-inspired decor and spicy island fare appeal to a diverse crowd of families celebrating birthdays, students from the University of Chicago and couples sharing cozy booths. Dishes include fish and jerk chicken, tomatoey conch chowder and sandwiches on soft Cuban bread with nutmeg-spiced cole slaw. Other notables include blackened tilapia with lime-cilantro mayo and ample chicken kabobs with pineapple and spicy marinade.

fl_doc

August 23, 2008

I have been searching for a Caribbean restaurant in Chicago and this one came highly recommended. Being from the islands I was looking forward to a real taste of home, but I was totally disappointed. Firstly, they had the audacity to call their soup appetizer Bahamian ... obviously these people have never experienced real Bahamian food. The Jamaican chicken was good, but not as flavorful as traditional Jamaican chicken ... they were fried/baked and not grilled. The main course was not memorable. A poor representation of Caribbean food.

Anonymous

April 12, 2008

Calypso provides pretty good food at a pretty reasonable price. The decor in the restaurant is a little strange (bright yellow!) but aside from that, I enjoy the food. The service is very hit or miss but most of the waitstaff is friendly.

taut123

August 19, 2007

This is the second time I've been to Chicago, and both times Citysearch has delivered a great Caribbean food restaurant. I took a group of twelve hungry hombres looking for some jerked chicken and Calypso delivered bigtime. The jerked wing appetizers could have been a little hotter for my taste, but they had a great flavor, and the conch & shrimp fritters were awesome. We sipped on our Calypso Ritas, mojitos, and Red Stripe beer, while waiting for the second course. The jerked ribs, blackened tilapia, and Ropa Vieja were all perfect. Perfect meal before going out to listen to some great Chicago blues. Thumbs up on the food, service, prices, and the location. I'll be back the next time I'm in the windy city.

The Details on Calypso Cafe

What to Drink:

Try tropical, potent frozen drinks like "Island Viagra" and "Nutty Mon."

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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