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05/23/2026
📼🔥 MAYHEM IS NOT JUST A PARTY… IT’S A THROWBACK EXPERIENCE 🔥📼
Memorial Day Weekend, we’re bringing back the era when the music was timeless, the parties were legendary, and the vibes lasted ALL night 😮🔥
From old school classics to nonstop singalongs and dancefloor moments, Return of the Mayfair is where nostalgia meets pure energy.
🕺 Throwback anthems all night
🎧 DJs spinning the REAL classics
🍹 Drinks flowing • crowd vibing
✨ Grown & sexy atmosphere
If you know about the Mayfair days… you already know this event is going to be CRAZY 👀
📍 Calabash Banquet — 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
One night to relive the golden era.
Don’t miss the return of the vibes 🔥
05/20/2026
♊️ THE GEMINIS ARE OUTSIDE ♊️
May 22nd, the energy shifts DIFFERENT at Gemini Affair 😮🔥✨
A night dedicated to bold personalities, nonstop vibes, and unforgettable moments at Calabash.
From the first drink to the last song, expect a crowd full of style, confidence, and pure outside energy 🍹🔥
💫 Ladies & Geminis FREE before midnight
🎧 Premium vibes all night
🍴 Amazing food & drink specials
💸 $10 admission
This is NOT the event you hear about after…
This is the one you clear your schedule for 👀
📍 Calabash Banquet — Philadelphia
⏰ Doors open at 9PM
Gemini season loading… and it’s about to get lit 😮💨
05/15/2026
🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER 🚨
Calabash Fridays is ACTIVE tonight and the city already outside 😮🔥🔥
If you’re looking for the best vibes, packed energy, premium DJs, good food, and drinks flowing all night, you already know where to be 🍹🎧
✨ Ladies FREE before midnight
💸 $10 admission
🍴 Food specials on deck
🔥 Nonstop vibes from start to finish
Don’t be the one stuck scrolling through everybody else’s stories tomorrow 👀
Get dressed, call the crew, and make your way to Calabash TONIGHT.
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
⏰ Doors open at 9PM
EARLY ARRIVAL STRONGLY ADVISED 😮💨
05/14/2026
Every Friday, the city has one destination everybody ends up talking about… 😮🔥
Welcome to Calabash Fridays, where the vibes goes louder, the drinks colder, and the food impossible to replicate 🔥🍹
✨ Ladies FREE before midnight
🎧 Premium DJs setting the tone all night
🍴 Food & drink specials on deck
💸 Just $10 admission
You can stay home and watch the stories tomorrow…
or you can be part of the reason everyone’s posting 👀
📍 Calabash Banquet — 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
⏰ Doors open at 9PM
Friday nights belong to Calabash. Period.
05/13/2026
♊️✨ GEMINI SEASON STARTS HERE ✨♊️
It’s time for nonstop vibes, an unforgettable night, and crazy vibes, because the Gemini Affair is taking over Calabash 😮🔥
May 22nd at 9PM, expect a night full of elite energy, beautiful people, amazing food, and the kind of atmosphere that’s going to keeps everyone talking about this Memorial Day weekend
💫 Ladies & Geminis FREE before midnight
🍹 Drink specials all night
🍴 Amazing food available
💸 $10 admission
If you know a Gemini… you already know this night about to be OUTSIDE 🔥
📍 Calabash Banquet — 6208 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
The city will be there.
The question is… will you? 👀
05/08/2026
We’re ready for the weekend!!! Are you???
Show up and show out!!!
05/08/2026
🌸🍽️ This Mother’s Day… bring Mom somewhere she doesn’t have to cook, clean, or lift a finger 💕✨
At Calabash Mother’s Day Brunch, we’re serving up flavorful dishes, beautiful presentation, and the kind of comfort food that turns brunch into a full experience 😋🥂
From savory favorites to sweet treats, every plate coming out the kitchen is made to impress, because Mom deserves nothing less.
✨ Delicious brunch specials
🥂 Mimosas & great vibes
💐 The perfect atmosphere for family moments
Tables are already going fast, and trust us… nobody wants to be scrambling for reservations last minute 👀
📍 Calabash Banquet — Philadelphia
Celebrate Mom with good food, great company, and unforgettable vibes 💖
05/07/2026
📼✨ THE MAYHEM IS BACK ✨📼
We’re going to dusting off the classics and bringing the old school energy back to Calabash for one night as we take over the Memorial Day Weekend 😮🔥
We’re throwing it ALL the way back with timeless hits, nonstop vibes, and the kind of party that reminds you why the old school era will never die 🎶🔥
🕺 Classic anthems all night
🎧 DJs spinning the soundtrack of a generation
🍹 Good drinks • Good people • Legendary vibes
If you remember the real party days… this one’s for YOU 👀
And if you don’t? Get ready to experience what you missed.
📍 Calabash Banquet — 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
One night. Pure nostalgia. Total mayhem.
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05/07/2026
Mom deserves more than flowers this year… she deserves a table full of flavor 🌸🍽️✨
Join us for our Mother’s Day Brunch where every plate is made to impress and every bite feels like a celebration 💕 From savory favorites to sweet indulgences, we’re serving the kind of brunch Mom will be talking about long after Sunday ends.
🥂 Beautiful vibes
🍴 Mouthwatering brunch specials
💐 The perfect setting for family, laughter & memories
Seats are going FAST so book your reservation today!
📍 Calabash Banquet — Philadelphia
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05/06/2026
⚡️ FRIDAYS JUST HIT DIFFERENT AT CALABASH ⚡️
The drinks cold, the vibes electric, and the energy? Unmatched 😮🔥🍹
Every Friday at 9PM, it’s the only place you need to be.
✨ Ladies FREE before midnight
💸 $10 admission
🎧 Premium DJs all night
🍴 Food & drink specials on deck
This isn’t a “maybe” night… it’s a SHOW UP EARLY and TURN UP kind of vibe 👀
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
05/05/2026
She gave you everything… now it’s your turn to give her a day she’ll never forget 💐✨
Celebrate Mom the right way at Calabash Banquet Mother’s Day Brunch where elegance meets Caribbean flavor 🇯🇲🍽️
Indulge in 30+ mouthwatering dishes, from ackee & saltfish to jerk chicken, curry goat, fresh seafood, and sweet brunch classics 🥞🔥
Sip on a complimentary mimosa, enjoy live steelpan and live dj’s, and make memories that you’ll never forget 🥂🎶
📅 Sunday, May 10th
⏰ 10:30AM – 2:30PM
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
💵 Adults: $60 | Kids: $20 (12 & under)
This isn’t just brunch… it’s a full experience for the queen in your life 👑
🎟️ Seats are going fast so book your reservations now!
📲 215-879-1360
📲 609-532-5043
04/29/2026
FRIDAY just got its upgrade 😮🔥✨
May 1st, the energy shifts to Calabash Fridays, where the drinks hit different, the crowd stays elite, and the vibes don’t miss 🔥
💃 Ladies FREE before midnight
💸 $10 admission
🍹 Drinks & food specials all night
This isn’t the one you hear about after… it’s the one you show up early for 👀
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
⏰ 9PM — don’t be late
04/25/2026
Serving looks, setting the tone, and owning the night 😮🔥✨
The ladies came out and understood the assignment🔥
Tonight we do it all again!!!
04/24/2026
PHILLY… this is NOT the weekend you sit out. 🇺🇸✈️🔥
The energy is landing heavy at Penn Relay All-Star Weekend and we’re turning up BOTH nights at Calabash. From international vibes to nonstop anthems, we play it all, Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeats, Hip Hop, Kompa this lineup is built for real party lovers only.
We also feature a surprise international guest Dj from Trinidad and Tobago’s Boom Champions 94.1FM alongside international Dj from Toronto !!!
Also featured are Philly’s Best
t9
Friday ➝ Saturday
2 nights. Elite DJs. One destination.
If you know, you know… and if you don’t…you’re about to find out.
🎟️ Tables & drink packages going fast
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
Don’t wait till you see it on everyone else’s story… be IN it.
04/22/2026
🚨 FIRST TIME IN PHILLY 🚨
Penn Relay Weekend just got REAL… DJ Buzz B is touching down at Calabash for the very first time 😮🔥✈️
You already know what that means…he’s coming to make a STATEMENT.
🏁 April 24th–25th
🎧 LIVE
🌍 International Vibes
This isn’t just another party… it’s a debut you don’t want to miss.
First time energy ALWAYS hits different 🔥
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
🎉 The Calabash Xperience
Be there when history gets made…
or watch everyone else talk about it all weekend 👀
04/22/2026
We’re growing our team and looking for standout individuals who bring energy, professionalism, and passion to every shift.
Now accepting applications for Bartenders, Food Servers, Bar Backs, Hostesses, and Sous Chefs. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality hospitality environment, this is your moment.
Join the xperience. Elevate your craft. Be part of something exceptional.
📩 Send your resume to: [email protected]
📍 Calabash Banquet | 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
04/22/2026
🏁 PENN RELAY WEEKEND IS GOING TO BE CRAZY🏁
When steps in… the vibe goes ALL the way up 🚀🔥
April 24th–25th, the city belongs to us and the real energy is inside Calabash, where the music hits harder, the crowd looks better, and the nights last longer.
🎧 in control
🌍 International energy and good vibes only
🍹 Drinks flowing and great people
This is NOT the night you show up late…
By then, it’s already wall-to-wall and going crazy 😮🔥
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
🎉 The Calabash Xperience
Be there… or be the one watching everyone else turn up on your timeline 👀
04/21/2026
Have your drinking partner on standby, as we get ready for another epic weekend at Calabash!!!
04/20/2026
🏁 WE CONTINUE THE COUNTDOWN FOR THE EPIC PENN RELAY WEEKEND 🏁
When Marlon Hype touches the set… you already know it’s not staying calm 😮🔥🔥
April 24th–25th, the energy shifts to Calabash, where the real crowd, real vibes, and real turn up happens AFTER the races.
🎤 Marlon Hype LIVE in the building🌍 International flags, nonstop energy🍹 Drinks flowing, Dancefloor ram!!!
This is the weekend everyone ends up talking about…and the one you’ll regret missing if your not there 👀
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia🎉 The Calabash Xperience
04/20/2026
🏁 THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE DIFFERENT 🏁
We’re about to light up the city and we present ready to bring that energ 🔥
April 24th–25th, the real after party energy lands at Calabash and you don’t want to miss this!
This isn’t just another event… it’s where the real vibes happen all weekend 😮🔥
📍 6208 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
🎉 The Calabash Xperience
Miss this… and you’ll be watching everyone else live it up on your timeline 👀
Address
6208 Lancaster Avenue (Entrance On Malvern)
Philadelphia, PA
19151
To reach the restaurant at Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia, you can take a bus or a train. Those who opt for public transport can take the bus that stops at Lancaster Avenue and then walk to the location. Alternatively, one can take a train to Lancaster Avenue and then proceed on foot. If driving by car, you will need to find a parking spot nearby as there is no on-site parking available. Some of the available options include metered street parking or nearby parking garages.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 7:30pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 12am |
| Friday |
8am - 2am |
| Saturday |
9pm - 2:30am |
| Sunday |
11am - 4pm |
|
8pm - 2am |
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What people say
Caribbean restaurants are known for their vibrant flavors, bold spices, and unique dishes that transport you to the islands. Calabash Restaurant & Banquet on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia is no exception. This family-owned and operated establishment offers both banquet and restaurant services to meet the needs of the community and businesses alike.
At Calabash, you can expect nothing but the best quality food and service. Their menu features a variety of Caribbean-inspired dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From jerk chicken to oxtail stew, every dish is made with fresh ingredients and authentic spices that capture the essence of Caribbean cuisine.
In addition to their delicious food, Calabash also hosts a variety of events throughout the week, including live music performances, comedy shows, and more. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends or a venue for your next event, Calabash has got you covered.
Their Maracas Room can seat up to 225 guests with a stage and dance floor available for entertainment. The Marley Room is perfect for smaller gatherings with seating for up to 60 guests or standing room for up to 125 guests. Full catering services are available as well.
Overall, Calabash Restaurant & Banquet is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the best of Caribbean cuisine in Philadelphia. With their delicious food, lively atmosphere, and exceptional service, it's no wonder why they're one of the most popular restaurants in town.
