Calypso Grill - YELLOW SPRINGS

It was a nice little restaurant, but the food was definitely quite bland. I wouldn’t recommend the plantains, as they were pretty tough. Overall, the dishes lacked seasoning, although I did enjoy my jackfruit meal once I added some salt and the aji salsa. I’ll give them three stars for at least offering one option for vegan diners.

Although I wasn't in the Caribbean, the flavors were truly authentic. It was a delightful surprise to find such cuisine in Ohio. The vegan options were clearly labeled, making selection easy. I particularly enjoyed the black bean empanadas and the Cuban black beans, which paired wonderfully with the fried corn. I saved my plantains for dessert. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, although there was a strong smoky smell that was a little overpowering.

Now, let's talk about the food. I was amazed by the extensive vegan options on the menu (there were also many gluten-free choices)! We tried a variety of dishes, and my favorites included the black bean and corn empanadas, the grilled plantains, and the yuca fries. My only complaint would be that some dishes could have been seasoned a bit more; we prefer a bolder flavor. However, the vegan chimichurri aioli that accompanied the empanadas was fantastic! The service was a bit rushed; it was extremely busy on a Sunday night, and perhaps our waitress was having an off day. But that doesn't take away from our experience—we will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

Loved our experience at this place! they had a lot of vegan options and they came great. tons taste and even my omni dad ordered vegan and enjoyed everything he got!

We had a fantastic meal at Calypso Grill! My husband and I shared the fried plantains as an appetizer. I ordered the empanadas with black beans and corn and a side of the island Cole slaw and yucca fries. For dessert I had the coconut rice pudding. Everything was delicious and we plan to return!