We stopped by yesterday for dinner and it was so good we came back today. Oxtail was so delicious as well as the drinks. Very friendly, welcoming and the space is overall inviting. This is certainly a must. read more

First of all-the ambiance was relaxing and very calming. Staff was great and took good care of our needs. The food was delicious. Me and my daughter had the oxtail stew and grilled fish. It was seasoned to perfection and so yummy. I will be going there again. It is my new favorite place!! read more

We found this restaurant about a year ago, and discovering it was the best thing ever! We absolutely love coming here. The atmosphere is amazing, the food is beyond delicious, and every visit feels special. The restaurant is always so clean, welcoming, and beautifully decorated. We love the cultural vibe throughout the space and the décor makes the whole experience feel unique, authentic, warm, and inviting. As a Latino family, we truly love the food here. Every dish is full of flavor and always leaves us wanting more. If you've never tried African kitchen food before, this is absolutely the spot! Take the chance I promise you won't regret it, and you'll definitely be coming back for more. PS: We're going to miss Nyla--she is so sweet and kind--but honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the servers here. They all go above and beyond every single time. We're so happy we found this place and are customers for life! read more

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This is another review where I'm still sitting in the restaurant while I write this out. Everything has been absolutely amazing. This was our first time here and they were very patient and accommodating to us. They explained all their popular items, went over their favorites, and even gave us samples of their popular stew items. We got the following: A seafood empanada A beef empanada Red stew with lamb and jollof rice Okra stew with chicken and fufu Hibiscus juice Baobab juice Everything came out to around $82, which I feel is very fair since we brought home a good amount of leftovers too. The restaurant is spotless. They have a cute bar area. They play music videos on the TV and it's been a great vibe. They have live music on some nights too. We're already planning our next visit, hoping to try the grilled meats or their red snapper next time! read more

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We had a great experience on Saturday evening. Live music was playing and the atmosphere was fantastic. Kombeh was our waiter and was so friendly and attentive. We started with the black eyed pea fritters which were so soft inside and crispy on the outside. The black eyed pea dipping sauce was spicy but flavorful. The peanut butter stew was the star. Super flavorful and comforting. The Chicken was well seasoned and tender. The egusi was new to us. It has a nutty flavor and is sort of the texture of a tofu scramble. It was very spicy. Overall great time and food! We will be back. read more

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Calabash African Kitchen offers West African Style Food and Drinks. If you are a foodie you most definitely want to try this restaurant because the food really is delicious. Also the chef is James Beard Nominated for "Best Chef SW." Inside is a modern sleek decor. You can sit at the bar or a comfortable table. For my beverage I tried a Kenyan Black Tea. It's a very rich Black Tea unlike any tea I've had before and was interesting. For an appetizer we tried the Fataya Pies (vegetarian empanadas). They had amazing flavors to them and came with a tasty kinda spicy red sauce. They were delicious! The pastry on them was also very thin but also held everything nicely together. They didn't seem heavy at all. We shared the fried Red Snapper and the famous Jollof Rice with Chicken. Both platters had amazing flavors to them. I thought I knew Jollof Rice because I have had it at other African Restaurants but the Jollof Rice Here really is truly amazing with layers of flavors unlike the others I've tried. Both dishes tasted great but the chicken had more going on with it than the fish. The only reason I didn't give FIVE stars is because both the fish and the chicken were both slightly dry and overcooked. I didn't feel the need to complain. The dishes weren't bad enough to send back. The people serving us were both pleasant and helpful. We plan to return and try more! read more

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Excellent! We had the red stew, black eye peas, and jollof rice. Everything was perfectly spiced and very filling. The dining room is spacious and comfortable. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and can recommend the perfect dish! The night we were there, there was live music - a wonderfully take eyed saxophone player. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Jollof rice - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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BEAUTIFUL restaurant. Amazing music, even more amazing live music. The service was so good the waitress who helped us was so kind and knowledgeable. She made us feel at home. The food was PHENOMENAL. I ordered the Okra stew with fufu and a side of jollof rice. The spice was perfect, the meal was so homely. It made me feel so much gratitude for life. Quite possibly the best food I've ever had in my entire life. Thank you for sharing your culture with us. read more

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If you have not been to Calabasha yet, you are seriously missing out. This place is an absolute gem and hands down serves the best stew in town. I am not exaggerating when I say it is unlike anything else you will find around here. The food is authentic African cuisine that feels homemade, hearty, and full of flavor in every single bite. The Oxtail stew in particular is something special. The depth of flavor, the richness, and the way it is seasoned is just on another level. The fact that it travels so well as takeout says a lot about the quality of the food. It did not need a fancy atmosphere or presentation to impress me. It stood completely on its own. The service was quick and efficient. My order was ready in no time which I really appreciated. It is always a great sign when a place values your time as much as the quality of their food. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Oxtail Stew/Soup 10/10 - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The food was delicious. I think the fish was a little bit dry but the flavor was on point. Also the rice was a little bit hard. I think it should have been more on the fluffy side. Overall it was an excellent experience. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Grilled red snapper - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This was my first time trying African food and it did not disappoint. I have wanted to try fufu. While I was visiting a friend in Las Vegas l, I suggested this place as a we both love food and trying new places together. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated and staff was friendly. I was torn between two items. The Egusi and the Peanut Butter Stew. The host/ waitress suggested the Peanut Butter Stew so I ordered it with chicken. You can choose your choice of protein (chicken, beef, fish, lamb, or goat for a surcharge) or leave it vegetarian. My friend ordered the Red Stew with lamb. You get a choice of one side to eat with your meal: Fufu, white rice, fonio, or Jollof rice (+$4). We both opted for fufu and I ordered an additional side of white rice. I wanted to try the Jollof Rice, and kind of kicking myself for not. Just means I have to come back on my next trip to Vegas. The fufu was unlike anything I have had before. It's like a malleable dough that tastes like mashed potatoes. You break off a piece and use it to scoop/ eat your soup or stew. The peanut butter stew was delicious, but I did not get a peanut butter taste. The consistency and complex flavors in the stew remind me of a curry, which is probably why I enjoyed it. The restaurant is located in corner strip mall. Parking was easy, good service and the food was delicious so I would definitely come back and recommend it to others. read more

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Atmosphere is very clean, welcoming and music was a vibe. Service was attentive, quick and pleasant. Beef empanadas were pretty good 7/10 Chicken butter stew with Fofo on the side 10/10 amazing flavor and large portions Ginger pineapple juice was tasty for a non alcoholic drink read more

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This was my first experience with Senegambian food and now I can't wait to try more. I was able to taste the peanut butter stew, red stew, and egusi. I loved the red stew with vegetables. The vegetable variety was great, my stew was filled with eggplant, carrots, cassava, cabbage, and potato. The fufu was perfect with the tomatoey goodness. My husband enjoyed the peanut butter stew that was nutty and aromatic. He liked the beef in it too. Everything was seasoned so well. Both dishes were very filling and we left satisfied. I will be back to try more of the menu, maybe on a weekend to enjoy the live music! read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Red Stew "Chu" and fufu - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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We got the Egusi & Okra Soup, and of course we had to try the fufu! Both amazing! Our waitress was the sweetest and most attentive person. She made sure to get us samples or 10 dishes to try so we can better order. Clean environment, friendly staff, and great vibes! They also had a DJ On Sundays. read more

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I came here in 2023 before moving to Vegas and I have been thinking about it ever since. Absolutely mouth watering experience. The service was good and really kind, and let us try a few drinks before committing to one. There was a live dj playing Afrobeats which really added to the vibe. The food? Phenomenal. Show stopping. Literally a dream come true. I don't have any photos because I was far too excited to eat. read more

Nyla our waitress was awesome! My mom myself and my friend had never been here before or tried food like this but I kept seeing fufu and the stews that come with and have been dying to find and try it. Our super friendly and knowledgable waitress Nyla prepared us some samples before we made a choice on what we wanted and we will definitely come back because I wanted all of them haha. Having never tried this food before I will say all three of us were very satisfied and will be making a trip back very soon. Definitely get appetizers too!! All of it was amazing I only wish I had shown up with a bigger appetite . Nyla, you're amazing and helped out with recommendations and making sure we liked what we got and we very much appreciated the outstanding service and attention to detail. I will be recommending to friends and family. Try them out! Their place is so cute too I didn't know what to expect but it was very welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. I'm sure everyone else is amazing but we met Nyla first and she was so enjoyable to have as our server. Her great customer service and friendly fun attitude is so refreshing trying somewhere new and we felt so welcomed and that they're proud of the food they serve. Love this place!! I only wish we had taken pictures of the food beforehand but it looked and tasted too good to wait! read more

This place is INCREDIBLE. I usually order take out, but decided to stay and sit down with a friend. The service is top of the line and the food matches every single time. One of my favorites when I'm in town. read more

Calabash has been on my list forever! I am beyond happy that my family and i were able try. Everyone was amazing, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant is very clean and roomy. Really loved the vibe, energy, and music of the restaurant. Now, let's talk about the food! My 10 year old ordered; Jollof Rice "Cheb / Benachin" with beef. My significant other ordered; Peanut Butter Stew "Mafe / Domoda" with lamb & fufu I ordered; Red Stew "Chu" with beef and fufu Everything was 10000000/10! The amount of flavor, tenderness of the meats.. oh my goodness. I am salivating just thinking about the food. Perfect amount of spice, heat, and temperature! We really enjoyed our food and got to try each others. I cannot wait to come back and try the oxtail with fufu! My significant other and i completely demolished our food. Our waiter asked if we needed a box, nah girl, we ate everything up! We didn't feel heavy or anything either but our tummy was just good enough. My son says this is his new favorite restaurant and we couldn't agree more. I'll be back very soon. Thank you Calabash for the amazing & delicious meal and special thanks to our wonderful server, unfortunately i didn't get her name. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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The service here is really great, visited during the evening and had no long wait. My server was so kind, she offered me the samples they allow you try and even helped me pick out my main dish! The Goat pepper soup was amazing and so flavorful!! The Jollof rice was great for it being my first time hazing it! The ambiance was a vibe!!! They played great songs and it wasn't overpowering of you trying to have a conversation! I loved my visit and definitely will try it again!!! read more

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Overall, great experience here. The food is made from high quality ingredients and seasoned perfectly. Fish was moist and flaky as well. Calabash has a fantastic chef and service. Our waiter David was also great read more

This place is a must try! Food was delicious and flavorful! They have plenty of vegan options! Our server David was very nice and attentive. I will definitely be back! Thank you Calabash for such an amazing experience! read more

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This place is very homely in my opinion like going over to a family members house to eat. We've been here twice already with just trying it for our first time just a month ago. My husband and I got the oxtail with the fufu and it was delicious! So much flavor in the oxtail. The ladies are nice and remembered us from just being there one time before. We'll definitely be regulars here for sure. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Oxtail Stew/Soup - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The good was delicious from the appetizers to the main course. The customer service was amazing. We were greeted like family and checked on several times during our dine in. This place is a TRUE GEM read more

In town visiting and excited to find a place with fufu and stews! Our host was super sweet and when we were deciding between two, she brought out samples. They all had distinct flavors and textures, and we actually chose a third one that we loved that we hadn't been considering. We ended up getting the red stew "chu" and casava leaf stew "palasas" with fufu and jollof rice. My favorite was the onion and garlic heavy chu, while my husband preferred the smoked fish profile of the palasas. Because the stews were so flavorful, we felt they paired better with the mild fufu versus competing with the also flavorful jollof rice. Both had a lot of meat (we chose beef and lamb) and we were happy to have leftovers. Also tried their fun cocktails, especially the boabab based one! The palm wine was light and refreshing, reminiscent of soju. Parking was easy, and inside felt spacious. Will def be back when we visit next! read more

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Last night was my second time eating here and I will definitely be back! It's hard to get traditional, authentic African cuisine when you're vegan and I love that they provide not only a regular menu, but a vegetarian/vegan menu for me. Peanut Butter Stew is my favorite and I pair it with rice and Fufu. It's so comforting and flavorful. Everything I remember in a good peanut stew. Love it! I've never had Black Eyed Pea Fritters Akara (vegan) before dining here, but it was so good. It reminds me of a hushpuppy. I plan to dine in next time to get the full experience because the decor is great and the music makes you want to dance. My kind of restaurant! From a takeout service perspective, the team goes over and beyond to ensure our order is accurate and that the vegan options are separate and marked for our awareness. It is greatly appreciated! Overall, 5/5 stars read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Peanut Butter Stew "Mafe / Domoda" (Vegan) - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Always love trying the different African cuisine in Vegas and Calabash did not disappoint when it comes to service and flavors. Hawa was the only waitress and she was moving! Always checking on everyone to make sure they are okay. It wasn't too busy when I came in but as time went on it did become a bit more busy and she was still on top of everything. There was a bit of issue with my food, I asked for jollof rice and got fufu for the side (which Hawa took care of) and asked for grilled fish but got fried, which I just ate cause no sense sending that back. Though I prefer grilled or baked fish, the crunch and flavor of the fried fish was still good, especially with the sauces it came with. Overall I would come again with some friends, good prices, nice flavor, good portion sizes and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Jollof Rice "Cheb / Benachin" - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Located off of Rainbow in the same shopping center as Starbucks. The location is on the corner of the shopping center. Plenty of parking. Nice spot for groups of 2-10 or so. Clean establishment. They have a bar as well. Try the hold rice, sauce sampler, friend plantains and anything else that tickles your fancy. Service was great at explaining items on the menu as well as their popular dishes. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Outside view from parking lot - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Took the family to **Calabash** in Las Vegas for the first time, and wow... what an incredible experience! We were blown away from start to finish. My wife and I both ordered the **oxtails with fufu**, and I've got to say -- these might be the *best oxtails I've had in a long time*. Tender, flavorful, absolutely perfect. My son went with the **chicken yassa**, which he loved, and we also grabbed the **appetizer sampler**. That sampler came stacked with 2 beef egg rolls, 2 beef empanadas, fried plantains, and black-eyed pea fritters -- each with its own sauce, and every single item was delicious. On top of the food, the vibes were on point. The music, the atmosphere, the clean and nicely lit space -- everything set the tone for a great meal. I **highly recommend Calabash**, not just if you're craving African cuisine, but if you want flat-out fantastic food. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Me and my lady went here on a date yesterday.. The food was very good and very good potions and had a huge positive effect ... the drinks was good and the workers and owner are very friendly and helpful and we felt very comfortable. I would most definitely recommend giving this place a try... Lol we going back for there lamb chops next read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Red snapper with size and hot sauce - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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The location is in the corner of a strip mall. Kind of hard to spot. When you walk in the place it really nice. We waste greeted upon entry by the staff and seated right away. My neice had been here several times before also we wanted her suggestions. We ordered oxtail stew, red stew, red snapper(fried) & lamb. We got the jollof rice on the side a long with FuFu.. which is really good read more

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Love calabash! Every time I come the food is good and fresh. I got the oxtail stew probably the last 4 times I've been here. I can't get enough of it. Nyla (waitress) is so attentive & sweet. Love Naomi... she's literally the best cook they have. Can't get enough of this place. They also had a DJ today (Sunday) so that's a good vibe while eating. read more

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Calabash was solid. I was really looking forward to visiting this place and made it my first stop while in Las Vegas! This now makes the fifth African food spot I've tried, and while I'm still learning, I've grown most familiar with Nigerian cuisine -- those bold, layered flavors are my favorite. The pros: The atmosphere was warm and welcoming -- clean space, lively staff, and great music. We also really enjoyed our meals overall. I ordered the Cassava Leaf Stew with fish, Peanut Butter Stew with chicken, and vegetarian Egusi. Surprisingly, the Cassava Stew was my favorite -- the bitterness of the greens really stood out in a good way and gave the dish a bold, distinct flavor. The Peanut Butter Stew was my least favorite, though still enjoyable. I think my expectations were different -- I was hoping for a touch of sweetness or a smoky flavor from the chicken, but the profile was more subtle than I anticipated. My husband had the Black Eyed Pea vegan dish with a side of jollof rice. He liked it, but the spice level was a bit much for him. The jollof had great flavor, though the texture was off -- ours seemed a little stale and dry, with some hard rice kernels. My daughter loved the fufu -- no surprise there! Cons: The biggest downside was the wait. Our food took about an hour and a half to arrive, which felt especially long with a child in tow. The bathrooms also could've been cleaner. After our visit, I learned that the chef draws from Senegalese and Gambian traditions -- and this was actually my first time trying either. You can definitely tell the difference compared to Nigerian food, which I've come to really love. That said, it was a great introduction to a different regional flavor profile. I also noticed the Egusi was milder than what I'm used to -- I personally missed that punch of crayfish, bullion, I often look for. Overall, Calabash is a fun experience and nice place to visit when in town. read more

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All the food was delicious! We had oxtail stew, grilled meats, appetizers, and Nigerian wine. The music elevated the vibe and the service was exceptional. I look forward to recommending this place and coming back. read more

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service was great, our server was so nice and offered us so many samples and was welcoming and accommodating. the fufu and egusi was okay- i wish it had more spice or something. I would recommend to share one dish since it was a lot. The place was clean. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The staff here are very friendly and kind. We first tried the empanadas. One seafood and one beef. They were both delicious but my favorite was definitely the seafood. For the main course we split the mixed grill platter. All of it was delicious....I even had left overs for the next day. To wash it all down, I tried their ice tea and it was different from a traditional ice tea you might find at any other restaurant, but very good. To top off the experience, there was a DJ playing some great relaxing music. read more

Calabash African Kitchen - I wish I can try all of this. - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I really enjoyed the GOOD food and GREAT service !!! I heard many wonderful things about this place and they were on point! The items are kinda pricey and substituting or adding anything will cost ya! I spent $63.00 for one person just ordering an apptz, n/a beverage, substituting white rice for jolloff rice, adding a FuFu, the entree, and beignets! I would have liked to have seen more items offering Fufu. One would assume that the smaller Egusi soup would come with Fufu just like the dinner size does but it doesn't! ‍ Overall tho, I would definitely go back!! read more

Honestly the food wasn't good at all. I don't know if I have a different food palate, but I came in with an open mind excited to try because of all the good reviews but it was an extreme disappointment. We ordered egusi soup, goat pepper soup, and stew. I really wish I enjoyed this place but it's a no for me. read more

My second visit this year and continue to be very impressed. The "pies" (think empanadas) are excellent. I've now tried all 4 (beef, chicken, seafood and vegetarian) and that are all great. Oxtail soup also very good but I have a slight preference for the peanut butter stew (see my prior review- this is definitely worth trying if you've never had before) read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Seafood and vegetarian pie - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I forgot to write a review the first time I tried this place! Came back to Vegas and decided to grab some food from here bc I remembered how good it was the first time. My cousin went to the pick it up & take it back to the house. It was just as good as the first time we tried it! We got the chicken peanut butter, ox tail stew, and the okra. All with extra fufu. NEVER DISAPPOINTED! Love love loveeeee this place! It's a must get when going to Vegas! read more

Calabash African Kitchen - Peanut Butter Stew "Mafe / Domoda" - African Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Wow! Wow! Wow! After a year or so wanting to try Calabash African Kitchen, it was truly an incredible experience! I've never had African food but I wanted to experience it. I love all foods from different cultures (if you follow me on Yelp, it's a tell tale sign!) We were greeted by the kindest, welcoming souls! The staff are truly vessels of pure joy! So sweet, positive vibes and welcoming. We appreciated that and they were so helpful with what we asked about and recommended items. I was celebrating my birthday with my niece who is vegan and it was amazing options that we both shared. We had the Vegan okra dish, jollof rice, plantains, black eyed peas fritters and egusi with fufu. Incredible flavors! So excited to go back! read more

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