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Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar

Caribbean Restaurant$$$$

University South, Palo Alto

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"The Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, and Jerk Salmon are my favorites."(27 Tips)
"Amazing goat curry, good cocktails and jerk chicken"(16 Tips)
"The braised oxtail was so good along with the white sangria."(15 Tips)
"Fried plantains are awesome!"(6 Tips)

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Michael TchouJune 1, 2015
One of the most under rated restaurants in Palo Alto. Great Caribbean food, fun cocktails. Always have had a great time here! Curried goat is awesome. Coconut shrimp too!
Kevin D.March 14, 2015
If you're looking for a fun place to grab some fresh new food with friends, this spot won't disappoint. Make sure to ask what the drink of week is. Nice wide selection of rum here too!
SFGateFebruary 4, 2015
This sister restaurant of the mostly-for-take-out Back A Yard evokes the Caribbean, with vivid colors and Jamaican fare. Try anything with the jerk seasoning or the curried shrimp. Read more
Stephanie GeJanuary 24, 2017
The ox-tail is unbelievably tender, but my favorite dish is the ribs and cornbread.
Reggie LeonardJune 19, 2018
The homemade ginger beer is delicious. Everything is as authentic as I hoped it would be. Highly recommended for those who want the real deal, from ox tail to curry goat.
Michel Alexandre SalimJanuary 15, 2016
Excellent curried goat! The ginger mojito was too gingery to the point or bitterness, but the waiter kindly got it removed from the bill without being asked.
Bikash MishraJuly 23, 2017
Great Caribbean food. The patties are delicious, the chicken wings pack a punch, and the curry goat is flavorful and comes with a well cooked side of plantains.
Kat 🐱January 26, 2017
Been here 10+ times
The oxtail is amazing! Jerk salmon, sea bass, corn festivals, and mango colada (without wipe cream) are very delicious too!
Venkatesh HodavdekarAugust 20, 2014
This place had good drinks. I love the jerk chicken. Make sure you make reservations if you have a big party.
SugandhaMay 5, 2014
Their goat curry & Caribbean jerk platters are just too good. Must order. Ambience is good too. The staffs are friendly as well. Overall a good experience.
Helen ZhangJune 10, 2016
I think it's one of the underrated secrets of downtown Palo Alto. Huge amounts of food and flavor for very reasonable prices
Chris KantarjievNovember 5, 2022
Been here 5+ times
I'm all about the beef patties, the goat curry, oxtail, and jerked chicken. The food is great. Don't be in a hurry.
Jean LApril 1, 2015
Jerk chicken was grwat. Perfect seasoning. Good rice. The pricing of the chicken was a little high. Busy on friday nights
Martin KrálikApril 9, 2016
The pork was super delicious.
Sangria WMarch 21, 2014
I'll definitely come back here for another meal. The braised oxtail was so good along with the white sangria. Yum!
Eszter TomposDecember 17, 2011
Jerked chicken. Goat curry. Yumm. This is the restaurant I am capable of talking about for hours on end. Simply amazing food, down to earth atmosphere.
Nadia MelnicovaAugust 25, 2013
Goat curry is really yummy, delicious and very similar to lamb !!! Jerk chicken was dry ...(((
Renée VargasApril 2, 2014
Huge entree orders! My suggestion, get a cocktail and split a bunch of appetizers with your friends!
Christine LeeMarch 21, 2012
Key lime pie is yummy. Did not like the pecan chocolate pie at all (it comes with orange syrup drizzled all over it, which is not yummy and not mentioned on the menu)
Greg VApril 28, 2010
Been here 5+ times
ducked into Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant (Romona across from City Hall) to get-out of the rain only to be blown away by their jerk salmon w fried plantains. definitely coming back..rain or not.
Sangria WApril 3, 2014
definitely try the white sangria, by far the best ever!!!!
Jennifer RMarch 3, 2013
Everything is always amazing! The Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, and Jerk Salmon are my favorites.
Caroline GardnerDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ox tail is the best!! Like a soft, yummy beef stew.
Lea VerouNovember 23, 2012
Amazing coconut cream based cocktails. Also, the shrimp curry with the fried plantains is unbelievable.
Colin PoindexterJanuary 5, 2013
Jerk chicken is the bomb!! Pro tip: get dark meat (it's a lot better) and a rice platter with double chicken for double the goodness
Arjun PradhanSeptember 9, 2014
Curry goat, brown rice Nd salad with Jamaican pineapple drink!
Lena KiddSeptember 2, 2014
Fried plantains are awesome! Also recommend jerk chicken and sweet potato fries.
Kev HMay 25, 2013
Goat curry was tender and delightful. My kid loved the spaghetti. Super friendly staff
Karthik GoudJanuary 10, 2014
The lunch was perfect with well done Jamaican meat specially the jerk chicken
Kevin RailsbackFebruary 27, 2016
Amazing goat curry, good cocktails and jerk chicken
Richard WongAugust 18, 2014
Jerk chicken, chicken wings and 6 hour oxtail stew have amazing flavor
Anna JamesApril 5, 2015
Braised ox tail is a win; curried goat is better at Back-a-yard Caribbean grill.
Jen RNovember 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I really love the Cobb salad. It's got a great Caribbean flair.
Tobias SchmidtAugust 11, 2018
The jerk chicken is absolutely fantastic!
Shravan SunderApril 30, 2014
You need to know what you are ordering !!
Ritchie BuenviajeJanuary 13, 2017
The corn festivals and ginger beer are quite good.
Arda KaraOctober 6, 2019
Oxtail & goat combo w fried plantains
TristanAugust 13, 2011
Been here 50+ times
want to know the best drick concoction known to man? Coconuts has it.... ummm, four words: pitcher. of. rum. punch
Roxanne TruesdellJuly 18, 2013
The jerk chicken was delicious but has a kick so if you don't like spicy, not for you
Andrea S.March 15, 2015
One of the cheaper options in the area. Plus for decent food.
LisaAugust 7, 2014
The jerk chicken, yummy! So flavorful!
Andrew CrookstonAugust 29, 2012
Anything jerk is great! Get a lunch special combo; chicken and pork!
Matt RMay 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
So good it makes me want to cry. I just high-fived my wife. Best jerk chicken in the Bay Area.
KarlaNovember 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Anything with their house made Ginger Beer is delicious.
Cagdas VarelFebruary 28, 2014
Go for the sea bass if you chili and okra.
David XuNovember 30, 2015
plantains and oxtail. plantains and oxtail..
Jamil SpainJuly 18, 2013
Dinner is a la carte buffet style
Hannah TAugust 31, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Sweet potato pudding hits the spot. Get it even when you think you're full
JonesJanuary 13, 2018
The goat curry is excellent. Cobb salad average. Mango mojito average
@SDWIFEYMay 1, 2012
Someone on the Caltrain told me to get the Mac 'n Cheese. I did. And it was good.

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