The Tropicale

4.7

10355 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 124 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 am–2:45 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 10:45 am–2:45 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 866-1952
Website
http://www.thetropicale.com/
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.

Location
330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

The Pupu Platter$42.00
An exotic combination of Coconut Tiger Shrimp, Thai Chicken Satay, Korean Beef Skewers, Vietnamese Spring Rolls & Shanghai Ribs
Bowl of Steamed Edamame$19.00
Tossed in Sea Salt
Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke on a Taro Root Chip$23.00
Pineapple Pepper Slaw - Chile Soy Vinaigrette
Iced Big Ass Shrimp Cocktail$30.00
Jumbo Selva Prawns - Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Warm Pita$26.00
Parsley & Mint Tabbouleh - Garbanzo Hummus - Cucumber Raita
Spicy Shanghai Ribs$22.00
pineapple chili pepper slaw
Basket of Onion Rings$19.00
Dijon Remoulade
Firecracker Shrimp$23.00
Ginger, Garlic & Asian Chili Sauce
Crispy Nori Ahi Tuna Roll$23.00
Pickled Ginger - Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce
Crispy Tempura Jumbo Selva Prawns$28.00
Japanese Pickled Veg - Sriracha Aioli
Thai Grilled Chicken Satay$22.00
Cucumber Ribbon Salad & Peanut Sauce
Tangerine-Glazed Mandarin Calamari$22.00
Green Peppers, Ginger & Mandarin Oranges
Spicy Korean-Style Kobe Steak Skewers$24.00
Citrus Kim Chee - Spicy Peanut Sauce
Crispy Coconut Tiger Shrimp$23.00
Sweet Pickled Cucumbers - Thai Red Chili Sauce

What 10,355 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
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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.

10,356 Reviews

R
Robert
VIP
San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. It never disappoints. Thank you.
1 person found this helpful
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Christopher
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m always impressed by Tropical! It’s a great restaurant and a Palm Springs treasure. Delicious food and amazing staff!!
1 person found this helpful
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Rod
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While we don’t frequent Tropicale, when we do “think” to visit the establishment we always say “We need to come here more often!”. The food and service is always excellent, awesome value for the money! And the atmosphere is always relaxed, inviting while still being just a touch up-scale. We enjoyed an evening of appetizers, cocktails and dinner; eight of us! Not one suggestion for improvement. To top it all off, everyone had smiles on their faces. We have promised ourselves to not let our memories lapse and more frequently take advantage of all Tropicale has to offer!! I could name two or three other local establishments, all on Palm Canyon, that draw locals (us) and visitors. Tropicale is FAR superior in every aspect. You won’t be disappointed. I strongly suggest reservations.
1 person found this helpful
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Lisa
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing. All staff was extremely attentive. Food was great and decor fun.
1 person found this helpful
A
Alan
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic consistent experience. We return whenever we get back to Palm Springs. We particularly like their new outdoor seating area.
1 person found this helpful
G
Gregg
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous place. Great food and friendly, attentive service. Cool classic, old school Palm Springs interior and outdoor area.
1 person found this helpful
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samantha
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 10 and the service was amazing. We’ve been to Tropicale tons of times and every time the staff is amazing. The drinks are giant and tasty. Thanks for a great time.
1 person found this helpful
D
Denise
VIP
Palm Springs
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was good and attentive but the food was marginal, at best.
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Caroline
VIP
Palm Springs
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ranz & Tony have the most festive restaurant in the entire Coachella Valley! Best martinis, food and service around! We don’t feel like we arrived in Palm Springs until we dine @Tropicale 🏜️
1 person found this helpful
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Robert
Central Coast
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Server and staff very good. Table too small didn’t care for it. I felt like needed a booster seat. Folks across from us had a dog and caused a bit of ruckus and their conversation was too crazy for dinner talk. Food was good though
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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 10355 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 124 times today

Order delivery or takeout

330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Encilia
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:45 am–2:45 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 10:45 am–2:45 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thetropicale.com/
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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The Tropicale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

75 Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Chocolate Cream Pie

The Pupu Platter

Share Plates

The Pupu Platter$42.00

Bowl of Steamed Edamame$19.00

Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke on a Taro Root Chip$23.00

Iced Big Ass Shrimp Cocktail$30.00

Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Warm Pita$26.00

Spicy Shanghai Ribs$22.00

Basket of Onion Rings$19.00

Firecracker Shrimp$23.00

Crispy Nori Ahi Tuna Roll$23.00

Crispy Tempura Jumbo Selva Prawns$28.00

Thai Grilled Chicken Satay$22.00

Tangerine-Glazed Mandarin Calamari$22.00

Spicy Korean-Style Kobe Steak Skewers$24.00

Crispy Coconut Tiger Shrimp$23.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does The Tropicale offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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