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    Calypso St. Lucian Caribbean Cuisine & Rum Bar

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    51 reviews
    #145 of 555 Restaurants in Asheville
    $$ - $$$, Caribbean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    18 N Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
    +1 828-575-9494
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    Open Now:2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    4.5 51 reviews
    #145 of 555 Restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina
    Certificate of Excellence2018 Winner
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Brunch, Lunch
    CUISINES
    Caribbean
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    18 N Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
    2.1 miles from Biltmore Village
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    St Lucian food steeped in French, Indian (west indies) and African culinary tradition of the Caribbean. Our bar features island craft cocktails.
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Brunch, Lunch
    CUISINES
    Caribbean
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Love the staff, ambiance and food! My favorite downtown restaurant!!

    Ordered my usual, shrimp roti with spicy mac and cheese....it is always delicious with lots of island flavor and just enough "heat." The coconut cake is outstanding and a must order for dessert! Also always order the appetizer chips...thin, crispy served with a sweet &...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank ramshant
    Reviewed October 26, 2018 via mobile
    Very tasty food!

    My husband and I were looking to eat in the downtown Asheville area and walked by this place advertising St. Lucian cuisine. They were very uncrowded so we knew we would not have to wait to be served. We like Caribbean food so went in....More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank rijoburke
    Reviewed October 22, 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful

    Wonderful atmosphere and excellent food. Very flavorful and the house made ginger ale was most delicious I’ve ever had. Very glad I chose this spot.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Kate H
    Reviewed October 6, 2018 via mobile
    Cute place

    Love the food and drinks of St Lucia and loved this little place in Asheville. It was quiet when we went - staff was nice. Drinks were great. Will definitely go back and recommend it to friends

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank ccr09876
    Reviewed September 29, 2018 via mobile
    Good food

    Food was really good. Portions were small for the sides and oxtails. The red snapper was awesome! Will definitely visit again.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank CRLsrating
    Reviewed August 18, 2018 via mobile
    Mom

    Loved this place! We had the best dinner here- bacon Mac and cheese for my daughter, avacado salad and coconut curry shrimp that was amazing! My mom tried the ox tail- which I would have never ordered but it was so good! My sister had...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Neva W
    Reviewed July 27, 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful

    What a great experience! We spent a lot of time in St. Lucia, and the food here is spot on. The rotis, both chicken and goat, were fresh and delicious with just the right amount of heat. They even serve ginger beer. The sides were...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank HarrietE624
    Reviewed July 8, 2018
    flavorful food

    We were there at 6:30 on a Saturday and it was only half-full. This is surprising, because the food is very tasty, the service is good and the price is reasonable. One of the rare places in Asheville where two dinners with a bottle of...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank NCactuary
    Reviewed June 21, 2018 via mobile
    Try Something Different!

    This restaurant was definitely not what we are typically used to, but so glad we gave it a shot and stepped out of out comfort zone. The ambiance was colorful, light, even playful. The server was very helpful in explaining the menu and even shared...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank MaryannOHare
    Reviewed June 16, 2018 via mobile
    Horrible service

    Restaurant opened at 2pm. Arrived at 2:01pm to order takeout. Door to restaurant ajar. Walked in and manager or owner was setting tables and RUDELY stated they did not open till 2pm. I said it was 2pm and door was opened wide. She said leave...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    2  Thank Susan J
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