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The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA
The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA
The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA
The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA
The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA

The Tropicale

4.7
4.7
10477 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
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  • 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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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 10,477 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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 in Palm Springs delights with its "delicious food," "fabulous service," and "amazing ambiance." Known for its vibrant outdoor dining areas and a menu offering global cuisines, it is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Frequent praise highlights its "friendly and attentive staff," making it a must-visit spot.
10,477 Reviews
  1. Conrad

    VIP

    Kansas City

    360 reviews

    5.0

    360 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, service and food were all good. The prices have escalated quite a bit and I am not sure they equate with the quality of the food. Overall, a fun place but not sure about the price point.

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  2. jeffrey

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tropicale is always consistent. Very pleasant setting, especially in the outside patio. Food is always good -not through the roof good but consistently good and predictable. Table seating was not great — our party of three was crammed into a small round bistro table in an awkward spaces. The owners should perhaps consider client comfort before crowding in too many tables. The serving and table teams are wonderful — friendly and attentive. I will come back many times.

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  3. Derek

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A most pleasant experience. Great energy. Service efficient.

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  4. Jocelyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t wait to come back. The food blew our expectations out of the water - get the fried rice! - and the champagne was delish and plentiful. Everyone was friendly and fun! Don’t hesitate - just go!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Kenneth

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service is great. Staff is attentive and caring about you. But the food… the food… not good. There is zero quality in the food. Nothing is fresh, the burger is dry and crumbly, the pizza is grocery store quality. You could make it at home and slap it on plate and it would be 7.99 not 25. At least a little plate dressing? Finally, the salmon is wet, and you can get better quality food at fast food Chinese restaurants. Tropicale, for the price you charge, you really need to make a better effort.

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  6. gwen

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite PS place to eat! Wonderful staff, great environment and always good food!

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  7. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food in a fun, lively and pretty setting.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Tim

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The "butter chicken" was pieces of chicken soaking in butter. Inedible.

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  9. Annice

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our favorite restaurant in Palm Springs! The food is amazing. I had grilled prawns over a bed of pasta with a garlic sauce. The prawns were just delicious, so tender and scrumptious. My strawberry lemon drop was amazing. The last time we were here I had the raspberry lemon drop and it too was incredible. We love, love the food here and the service is lightning fast. We can’t wait to try another new dish — kudos to the chef !!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Mary Anne

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience! Food delicious! We were not rushed. Great evening.

    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 10477 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 159 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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