Genevieve Anderson
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Thank you to owner Beth Garbutt for making things right.
Our Tuesday evening Caribbean night visit to Calabash Hotel Beach Club in Lance Aux Epines, Grenada, was memorable. We arrived early to watch the sunset and got to sit on the beach, which was a lovely start to the evening.
The young team members were delightful, but we encountered some service hiccups. When ordering cocktails, we were informed that one would take longer as they waited for the bartender to arrive. While my Island Caipirinha initially didn't contain the advertised Renegade rum, the bartender corrected this when we pointed it out. He also brought us some other local rums to try, which was a nice touch, but didn't follow up on a promise for an after dinner treat.
The callaloo soup was a standout, and my husband enjoyed the curry goat. However, the salty mushy lionfish dish was disappointing, missing the fried plantain and accompanied by some very intense fennel slaw. The pepperpot appetizer had unexpected flavours. Bread and butter were excellent.
The clientele at the Beach Club on the Tuesday night we visited were mostly retired senior citizens. Despite being our most expensive meal in Grenada by far, the overall experience was pleasant, with the team's warmth and the overall feeling of hospitality standing out. Despite having an 8:00 p.m. reservation, they were able to seat us much earlier, much to our pleasure.
Beth, the owner, kindly and effectively addressed our concerns and offered a refund for the lionfish dish, which we appreciated. The concierge and front desk staff were also excellent. We will definitely return in future!