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The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA

The Tropicale

4.7
4.7
10547 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 139 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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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 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
  • 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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  • 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

                              Last updated: March 22, 2024

                              What 10,547 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
                              • 4.7Ambience
                              • 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."

                              10,547 Reviews

                              1. Nancy

                                San Francisco3 reviews

                                3.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 2
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 5
                                4 of us order completely different things. A couple of salads were served. The salads were the only items that got a “good” review. Chicken, coconut shrimp were not. Go for a drink and appetizer. Have always loved this place. Food; ehh…

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                              2. larry VIP

                                Palm Springs26 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Great experience as always. The food and staff are great.

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                              3. DAK1 VIP

                                Minneapolis33 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We went to the Tropicale for a 45th anniversary celebration with our family. Everything from the service to the food was fabulous. We chose the right place for our anniversary.

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                              4. Guylaine VIP

                                Vancouver81 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 2 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had a 1:15pm reservation and the restaurant was still very busy ! My me was out of this world !!! I had the avocado toasts from the brunch menu, I believe. So beautiful to look at and so delicious! We're regulars, we love this restaurant!

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                              5. Heather

                                Palm Springs8 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined 2 days ago

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Service is always top notch at the Tropicale! First time for brunch and it was lovely. From the Bloody Mary to their Benedicts it was a great experience!!

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                              6. Jackie

                                Jacksonville32 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined 2 days ago

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Very good. Had great waiter Kyle, who went above and beyond to take care of us. All staff were extremely nice and accommodating…. However, the greeting host had a bit of attitude… lacked customer service skills. Otherwise it was a very good experience.

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                              7. Jay

                                Chicago3 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 2 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Be certain to advise server not rush if appropriate Served our entree before we finished appetizer We sent it back & they were very accommodating

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                              8. Esther VIP

                                Atlanta36 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 3 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had a great and fun experience having dinner at Le Tropicale while visiting Palm Springs. We do recommend this place

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                              9. Richard VIP

                                Palm Springs379 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 3 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Great dinner service was good highly recommend We are weekly diners great for brunch lunch or dinner

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                              10. Christopher VIP

                                San Francisco13 reviews

                                3.0

                                Dined 4 days ago

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 4
                                The vibe is always good, the food is usually on point. The wait, even with an RSVP can be quite a lot. They could do a better job of managing those expectations.

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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 10547 OpenTable diners.

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

                              Make a reservation

                              2 people
                              10:30 PM
                              Booked 139 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 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
                              • 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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