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The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA

The Tropicale

4.7
4.7
10559 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 128 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. Plush high-backed semicircular banquettes surround our dining room and offer comfortable and private seating. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs. It wraps around the dining room and leads outside to a lush, tropical, 2000 square foot dining patio where a variety of specialty cocktails and old-school favorites are mixed - an ideal place where friends gather and martinis are sipped under the starlit desert sky.

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Additional information

  • Location
    330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Phone number
    (760) 866-1952
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:45–14:45 Lunch Wed–Fri 10:45–14:45 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking is available in the back of the restaurant but can be limited. There is also parking available in the Casino parking structure across the street as well as plenty of street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Di Lembo

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Menu

The Tropicale's menu was last updated 2024-03-22.

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  • The Pupu PlatterUS$42.00

    An exotic combination of Coconut Tiger Shrimp, Thai Chicken Satay, Korean Beef Skewers, Vietnamese Spring Rolls & Shanghai Ribs

    • Bowl of Steamed EdamameUS$19.00

      Tossed in Sea Salt

      • Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke on a Taro Root ChipUS$23.00

        Pineapple Pepper Slaw - Chile Soy Vinaigrette

        • Iced Big Ass Shrimp CocktailUS$30.00

          Jumbo Selva Prawns - Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce

          • Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Warm PitaUS$26.00

            Parsley & Mint Tabbouleh - Garbanzo Hummus - Cucumber Raita

            • Spicy Shanghai RibsUS$22.00

              pineapple chili pepper slaw

              • Basket of Onion RingsUS$19.00

                Dijon Remoulade

                • Firecracker ShrimpUS$23.00

                  Ginger, Garlic & Asian Chili Sauce

                  • Crispy Nori Ahi Tuna RollUS$23.00

                    Pickled Ginger - Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce

                    • Crispy Tempura Jumbo Selva PrawnsUS$28.00

                      Japanese Pickled Veg - Sriracha Aioli

                      • Thai Grilled Chicken SatayUS$22.00

                        Cucumber Ribbon Salad & Peanut Sauce

                        • Tangerine-Glazed Mandarin CalamariUS$22.00

                          Green Peppers, Ginger & Mandarin Oranges

                          • Spicy Korean-Style Kobe Steak SkewersUS$24.00

                            Citrus Kim Chee - Spicy Peanut Sauce

                            • Crispy Coconut Tiger ShrimpUS$23.00

                              Sweet Pickled Cucumbers - Thai Red Chili Sauce

                              Last updated: 22 March 2024

                              What 10,559 people are saying

                              The Tropicale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                              Overall ratings and reviews

                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                              4.7
                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.6Food
                              • 4.7Service
                              • 4.7Ambience
                              • 4.2Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Loved For

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                Lively

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                Californian

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                Most Booked

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                Lively

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                Californian

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                Most Booked

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              The Tropicale offers a "fun vibe" with an "amazing" selection of food and drinks, particularly the "fried Coconut Jumbo Prawns." It's a Palm Springs staple known for its "great atmosphere" and "attentive service." The outdoor patio is a highlight, perfect for enjoying the "excellent" cocktails and "generous portions."

                              10,559 Reviews

                              1. AllanD

                                New York City4 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined today

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We come here every time we visit Palm Spring for great food, tremendous atmosphere and excellent service from fun and knowledgeable staff.

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                              2. Mark

                                Palm Springs1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined today

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Wait staff was terrific. Dominic was great. Food and drinks were superb

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                              3. Allan VIP

                                San Francisco23 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Andy, our server was outstanding. Nice guy and on it!

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                              4. Susan VIP

                                Indiana75 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Our server, Jesse, was cheerful, efficient and helpful. The outside back patio was an especially nice setting for a lovely dinner.

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                              5. George

                                Palm Springs7 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Made reservations for a party of 6, promptly seated, drinks arrived fast and dinner was great all the way around. Jesse and his team were attentive and pleasant. The ambiance was just what I wanted - lively and pretty, we got to watch the moonrise through the trees. Seems like everyone in the restaurant was there for a good time. Highly recommended! Make a reservation and enjoy your evening!

                                1 person found this helpful

                              6. rick

                                Seattle5 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had reservations and were seated immediately upon our arrival. The food was delicious and our server was superb.

                                1 person found this helpful

                              7. Jennifer VIP

                                Chicago34 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Consistently decent food and service. Great vibe. Hard to hear indoors. 5 of us were crammed into a booth. Upon request they moved us to larger table outdoors. Pricey drinks and food, but that’s almost everywhere these days. A great Palm Springs vibe indoors and on much of their patio. We were seated in a part of the patio without much ambiance and near gate to the dump.

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                              8. Larry VIP

                                Kansas City30 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 2 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                It was a wonderful experience. Celebrating our good friend’s anniversary, The evening was fantastic

                                1 person found this helpful

                              9. nayeli

                                Cancun3 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined 3 days ago

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 5
                                My friend comes her all the time and she said that the server was average. I will say it took him a while to greet us. Our drinks are amazing and the food was as well. The ambience was pleasant. Overall would come back :)))

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                              10. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                Indiana5 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 3 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The chef’s specials are always a hit! The cocktails here are inventive and delicious!

                                1 person found this helpful

                              FAQs

                              The Tropicale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 866-1952.

                              The Tropicale is rated 4.7 stars by 10559 OpenTable diners.

                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                              Make a booking

                              2 people
                              19:00
                              Booked 128 times today
                              Google Map for The Tropicale

                              330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

                              Dining areas

                              Additional information

                              • Phone number
                                (760) 866-1952
                              • Price
                                $31 to $50
                              • Cuisines
                                Californian, Contemporary American, International
                              • Hours of Operation
                                Brunch Sat, Sun 10:45–14:45 Lunch Wed–Fri 10:45–14:45 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
                              • Dress code
                                Casual Dress
                              • Parking details
                                Private parking is available in the back of the restaurant but can be limited. There is also parking available in the Casino parking structure across the street as well as plenty of street parking.
                              • Payment Options
                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                              • Executive Chef
                                Tony Di Lembo

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