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Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar

Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar

Caribbean Restaurant$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
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    Jennifer R.
    "The Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, and Jerk Salmon are my favorites."(27 Tips)
    Kevin R.
    "Amazing goat curry, good cocktails and jerk chicken"(16 Tips)
    Sangria W.
    "The braised oxtail was so good along with the white sangria."(15 Tips)
    Lena K.
    "Fried plantains are awesome!"(6 Tips)
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  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    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.
    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!
  • SFGate
    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 G.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie GeJanuary 24, 2017
    The ox-tail is unbelievably tender, but my favorite dish is the ribs and cornbread.
  • Reggie L.heart icon on user image
    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 S.heart icon on user image
    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 M.heart icon on user image
    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 .heart icon on user image
    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 H.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Sugandha
    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 Z.heart icon on user image
    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 K.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Martin K.heart icon on user image
    Martin KrálikApril 9, 2016
    The pork was super delicious.
  • Jean L.
    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
  • Sangria W.
    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 T.
    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 M.
    Nadia MelnicovaAugust 25, 2013
    Goat curry is really yummy, delicious and very similar to lamb !!! Jerk chicken was dry ...(((
  • Renée V.
    Renée VargasApril 2, 2014
    Huge entree orders! My suggestion, get a cocktail and split a bunch of appetizers with your friends!
  • Christine L.
    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 V.
    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 W.
    Sangria WApril 3, 2014
    definitely try the white sangria, by far the best ever!!!!
  • Lea V.
    Lea VerouNovember 23, 2012
    Amazing coconut cream based cocktails. Also, the shrimp curry with the fried plantains is unbelievable.
  • Jennifer R.
    Jennifer RMarch 3, 2013
    Everything is always amazing! The Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, and Jerk Salmon are my favorites.
  • Caroline G.
    Caroline GardnerDecember 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ox tail is the best!! Like a soft, yummy beef stew.
  • Colin P.heart icon on user image
    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 P.heart icon on user image
    Arjun PradhanSeptember 9, 2014
    Curry goat, brown rice Nd salad with Jamaican pineapple drink!
  • Lena K.heart icon on user image
    Lena KiddSeptember 2, 2014
    Fried plantains are awesome! Also recommend jerk chicken and sweet potato fries.
  • Kev H.heart icon on user image
    Kev HMay 25, 2013
    Goat curry was tender and delightful. My kid loved the spaghetti. Super friendly staff
  • Karthik G.
    Karthik GoudJanuary 10, 2014
    The lunch was perfect with well done Jamaican meat specially the jerk chicken
  • Kevin R.heart icon on user image
    Kevin RailsbackFebruary 27, 2016
    Amazing goat curry, good cocktails and jerk chicken
  • Richard W.
    Richard WongAugust 18, 2014
    Jerk chicken, chicken wings and 6 hour oxtail stew have amazing flavor
  • Anna J.heart icon on user image
    Anna JamesApril 5, 2015
    Braised ox tail is a win; curried goat is better at Back-a-yard Caribbean grill.
  • Jen R.
    Jen RNovember 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I really love the Cobb salad. It's got a great Caribbean flair.
  • Tobias S.heart icon on user image
    Tobias SchmidtAugust 11, 2018
    The jerk chicken is absolutely fantastic!
  • Shravan S.
    Shravan SunderApril 30, 2014
    You need to know what you are ordering !!
  • Ritchie B.heart icon on user image
    Ritchie BuenviajeJanuary 13, 2017
    The corn festivals and ginger beer are quite good.
  • Arda K.heart icon on user image
    Arda KaraOctober 6, 2019
    Oxtail & goat combo w fried plantains
  • Tristanheart icon on user image
    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 T.
    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.
    Andrea S.March 15, 2015
    One of the cheaper options in the area. Plus for decent food.
  • Lisaheart icon on user image
    LisaAugust 7, 2014
    The jerk chicken, yummy! So flavorful!
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew CrookstonAugust 29, 2012
    Anything jerk is great! Get a lunch special combo; chicken and pork!
  • Matt R.
    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.
  • Cagdas V.
    Cagdas VarelFebruary 28, 2014
    Go for the sea bass if you chili and okra.
  • Karlaheart icon on user image
    KarlaNovember 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Anything with their house made Ginger Beer is delicious.
  • David X.heart icon on user image
    David XuNovember 30, 2015
    plantains and oxtail. plantains and oxtail..
  • Jamil S.heart icon on user image
    Jamil SpainJuly 18, 2013
    Dinner is a la carte buffet style
  • Hannah T.
    Hannah TAugust 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Sweet potato pudding hits the spot. Get it even when you think you're full
  • Jones
    JonesJanuary 13, 2018
    The goat curry is excellent. Cobb salad average. Mango mojito average
  • Éanna M.
    Éanna MAugust 11, 2018
    Chicken was over cooked with too much seasoning
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