Calypso – Seafood
Calypso transports diners to a sun-drenched Mediterranean escape where the air is thick with the inviting scents of toasted spices and sizzling garlic. Vibrant mezze platters invite communal grazing, offering a tapestry of textures from velvety baba ghanoush and crisp, golden falafel to the salty-sweet harmony of figs paired with creamy goat cheese. Whether sharing a bubbling skillet of shrimp sagnaki or savoring a robust, herb-flecked beef gyro, guests find themselves immersed in a lively celebration of coastal flavors and warm, spirited hospitality.
4042 West Skippack Pike, Skippack PA 19474 https://calypsoskippack.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at Calypso
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Salata | 74.4 g | 54.5 g |
| Lemon Garlic Chicken | 24.4 g | 53 g |
| Pistachio Crusted Salmon | 3.5 g | 38.9 g |
| Catering Baba Ghanoush | 36.4 g | 33.2 g |
| Shrimp & Feta Orzo | 11.8 g | 29.7 g |
| Beef Gyro | 29.2 g | 27.9 g |
| Sumac Flank Steak | 10.6 g | 26.4 g |
| Catering Caesar Salad | 13.6 g | 25.9 g |
| Catering Shish Tawook | 15.7 g | 24.7 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Catering Spanakopita | 41.5 g | 24.3 g |
| Falafel Gyro | 41.9 g | 24 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a solid option for a quick bite, guests appreciate the decent atmosphere and adequate service that make it a reliable choice for casual gatherings. Reviewers highlight the straightforward dining experience, noting that it serves as a convenient and functional spot for friends to meet and enjoy a simple meal together.
Menu
Salads & Appetizers
- Dolmas - $12: Grape leaves stuffed rice, carrots, parsley, served with tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Dip - $13: Roasted chickpeas blended with lemon juice & tahini, served with mixed vegetables & garlic pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $12: Deep-fried falafel, tzatziki, baby salad, garlic pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Sagnaki - $19: Saute'ed Jumbo tiger shrimp, feta, parsley, marinara, garlic pita Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mezze Platter - $19: Baba ghanoush, hummus, tzatziki, kalamata olives, Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh figs, red grapes, served with garlic pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $14: Mashed roasted eggplant blended with tahini sauce, lemon juice, served with mixed vegetables & garlic pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salata - $12: Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, greenbell peppers, red onions, kalmata olives, feta, mint, za'atar vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita - $15: Spinach, feta, ricotta, wrapped in phyllo dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Figs & Goat - $14: Arugula, red onions, fresh figs, pecans, honey goat cheese, vanilla infused balsamic Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Beef Gyro - $18: Sirloin cut beef gyro, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, tahini sauce served with lemon potatoes Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro - $17: Gyro-style marinated chicken, arugula, heirloom baby tomatoes, caramelized red onions, tahini sauce served with lemon potatoes Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Gyro - $14: Deep-fried falafel gyro, arugula, heirloom baby tomatoes, tzatziki served with lemon potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb & Tzatziki Sliders - $17: 3 Lamb sliders, arugula heirloom baby tomatoes, caramelized red onions, tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lamb Shank - $38: Braised rosemary lamb shank, baby carrots, mushroom orzo, topped with rosemary gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kebabs - $32: Grilled beef sirloin kebabs, mushroom herbed basmati rice, lemon tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Tawook - $27: Souvlaki style marinated grilled chicken skewers, green peppers, red onions, lemon tahini sauce, served with tomato & feta orzo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $29: Oven roasted salmon, herbed basmati rice with vermicelli pasta, pine nuts, tzatziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bronzino - $36: Grilled bronzino, served with crab spankorizo, topped with capers & ladelomono greek sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $27: Layered casserole with ground lamb, sliced potatoes, eggplant, topped with bechamel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sumac Flank Steak - $30: Grilled sumac spiced flank, spinach, lemon potatoes, mushroom bordelaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Feta Orzo - $28: Sauteed jumbo tiger-shrimp, fire roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, basil tossed in blush sauce & topped with feta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Feta Chicken - $26: Boneless chicken breast, topped with spinach melted feta cheese served with skordalia & topped with a garlic cherry tomato sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gemista - $25: Baked stuffed green peppers & tomatoes, rice, veggies & dill, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moshari Kokkinisto - $28: Braised cinnamon scented beef, tomato sauce, shallots, orzo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Garlic Chicken - $22: Grilled lemon garlic chicken, parmesan asparagus, lemon rosemary sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Crusted Salmon - $22: Pistachio crusted seared atlantic salmon, herb creamy farro with shaved asparagus, tzatziki Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $9: Walnuts, cinammon, phyllo, honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $10: Two layers of vanilla cake soaked in espresso liqueur, filled with cream cheese & mascarpone mousse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mousse - $10: Dark chocolate cake, covered in chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Explosion - $10: Chocolate bar topped with peanut butter ganache & chocolate mousse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Raspberry - $9: Vanilla lemon cake filled with raspberry preserves topped with lemon pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Black Coffee - $4
- Cappuccino & Latte - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Soda - $3.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
- Ice Tea (Unsweetened) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water (San Pellegrino) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Lemonade - $6
Catering (Serves 8)
- Catering Caesar Salad - $60: Romaine, grape tomatoes, shaved parmesan, croutons, house caesar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Hummus Dip - $60: Creamy hummus blended with tahini, served with garlic pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Baba Ghanoush - $60: Mashed roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, served with garlic pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Dolmas - $60: Grape leaves stuffed rice, carrots, parsley, lemon, served with tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Spanakopita - $70: Spinach, feta, ricotta, wrapped in phyllo dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Moussaka - $120: Layered casserole with ground lamb, sliced potatoes, aubergines topped with bechamel sauce & served with spankorizo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Shish Tawook - $120: Grilled chicken skewers, served with garlic tomatoes & feta orzo, & lemon tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Shrimp & Feta Orzo - $140: Sautee'd Jumbo tiger-shrimp, fire roasted tomatoes, chopped spinach, basil, topped with melted feta cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Salmon - $140: Oven roasted salmon, lemon herb basmati rice with vermicelli pasta, pine nuts, tzatziki Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Baklava - $60: Walnuts, cinammon, raisins, pistachios, wrapped in phyllo dough & topped with honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Calypso
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Calypso has an average rating of 3.0/5, with guests describing it as a reliable option for a quick bite.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include shrimp sagnaki, beef gyros, mezze platters, dolmas, hummus dip, falafel, and herb-flecked beef kebabs.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With an average 3.0/5 rating and expensive ($$$) pricing, reviewers describe it as a functional spot for simple meals.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Calypso is a casual dining spot ideal for quick bites and simple gatherings, despite its expensive ($$$) price level.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Calypso has an official website at https://calypsoskippack.com/, though the provided information does not specify if online ordering is available.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Calypso is suitable for families seeking a casual gathering spot with communal mezze platters and a straightforward dining experience.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Calypso offers a Mediterranean seafood experience featuring communal mezze platters, shrimp sagnaki, and an extensive range of specialized dietary options.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Calypso by visiting their website at https://calypsoskippack.com/ for more information.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include dolmas and salata, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices feature Mediterranean salata, beef kebabs, and salmon.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Mediterranean Salata is low-carb and gluten-free, while Beef Kebabs are gluten-free, dairy-free, and high-protein for multiple diet needs.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Calypso?
- Mediterranean Salata, at roughly 54.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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