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The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA

The Tropicale

4.7
4.7
10341 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 80 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (760) 866-1952
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Di Lembo
  • Catering
    Order wonderful Tropicale creations for any occasion. Call, place an order and we will have it ready for pick up. If you'd like to bring in your own special platters we can plate your choice of food and have them ready whenever you'd like.
  • Private party facilities
    Our wonderful patio can be rented out for private functions.
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    Encilia
  • 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.
  • Entertainment
    Every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 5:00, it's renowned jazz musician Derrik Lewis and his trio at the keyboard.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,341 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Most Booked

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tropicale in Palm Springs is a vibrant dining gem known for its "amazing food" and "phenomenal vibe." Guests rave about its "delicious cocktails," lively atmosphere, and attentive service. The outdoor patio is a highlight, offering a charming setting with misters to stay cool. Ideal for special occasions and fun evenings.

10,343 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible place .I will not come back and will not recommend to nobody .Everything was awful from beginning till the end .Cherry on pie was when I order chicken and they brought me raw chicken 🤢 it was raw but with a lot of palm oil on it 😫 it smells so bad , I still feel sick!!

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  2. Susan

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely Christmas dinner experience! The food was lovely- we had the shareables pupu platter, southern fried chicken, the salmon, and the beet salad- finished off with the baked alaska..which was a beautiful experience! The ambiance was so Palm Springs- and the cost was a little over the top but worth it in the end;)

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  3. Carlos

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and phenomenal service!! One area of improvement, ADA accessibility needs some work. Clear signage for wheelchair needed and tables need to not be stationary.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Boise

    93 reviews

    2.0

    93 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed. Been going here for years on Christmas, and never had a worse experience. First we were seated next to a party that clearly had a few drinks before they showed up. One very loud obnoxious guy greeted everyone who walked by. We moved, then waited at least 10 minutes before someone finally came to start our order. He was very attentive to others, and it is clear that the wait staff gives plenty attention to friends and those they know. Had the oysters and shrimp appetizer. 6 measly little tasteless oysters for $36. Had two pizzas--the Hawiian was good, but why did the NY cheese have some kind of spice in it? Tasted terrible. We'll go somewhere else next year, but I have no doubt we won't be missed.

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  5. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    116 reviews

    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was absolutely great in accommodating a party of nine on Christmas day. The food was very good, the choices were enough to have everyone find something they could enjoy. If there was any negative it was the prices were way too much. (deserts averaged in the mid $20's) our bill for 4 adults and 5 kids (under 12) was 4 figures.

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  6. John

    West Palm Beach

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley is the best !!!! Great way to spend Christmas Day dinner. 🎅🏼🎄🎁

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Kathryn

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service!!! Merry Christmas.🎄🎁🌲🌴🎁

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  8. William

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My spouse certainly enjoyed her fried chicken, and my son really like his burger. My entree salad with blackened salmon was tasty as well. Service was exceptional. Pricey, but the ambiance made it a worthwhile treat for us.

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  9. Pamela

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed several of the specials on the Christmas Eve menu. The swordfish was excellent as was the Shrimp Louie salad. The drinks were wonderful too. We had the Peppermint Baked Alaska for desert.

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  10. Matthew

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, per normal! 0 complaints from drinks to apps to entrees 🙌🏼 Well done, Tropicale! 🎄

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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 10341 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 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Tropicale

330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Encilia
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 5:00, it's renowned jazz musician Derrik Lewis and his trio at the keyboard.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 866-1952
  • Catering
    Order wonderful Tropicale creations for any occasion. Call, place an order and we will have it ready for pick up. If you'd like to bring in your own special platters we can plate your choice of food and have them ready whenever you'd like.
  • Private party facilities
    Our wonderful patio can be rented out for private functions.
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