The Tropicale

Name: The Tropicale
Address: 330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA, United States, 92262
Telephone: (760) 866-1952
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

9352 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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.
Private party contact
Lacei-Luv Clausen: (760) 866-1952

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$36.00
An exotic combination of Coconut Tiger Shrimp, Thai Chicken Satay, Korean Beef Skewers, Vietnamese Spring Rolls & Shanghai Ribs
Bowl of Steamed Edamame$14.00
Tossed in Sea Salt
Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke on a Taro Root Chip$21.00
Pineapple Pepper Slaw - Chile Soy Vinaigrette
Iced Big Ass Shrimp Cocktail$26.00
Jumbo Selva Prawns - Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Warm Pita$22.00
Parsley & Mint Tabbouleh - Garbanzo Hummus - Cucumber Raita
Spicy Shanghai Ribs$19.00
pineapple chili pepper slaw
Basket of Onion Rings$15.00
Dijon Remoulade
Firecracker Shrimp$21.00
Ginger, Garlic & Asian Chili Sauce
Crispy Nori Ahi Tuna Roll$19.00
Pickled Ginger - Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce
Crispy Tempura Jumbo Selva Prawns$23.00
Japanese Pickled Veg - Sriracha Aioli
Thai Grilled Chicken Satay$20.00
Cucumber Ribbon Salad & Peanut Sauce
Tangerine-Glazed Mandarin Calamari$20.00
Green Peppers, Ginger & Mandarin Oranges
Spicy Korean-Style Kobe Steak Skewers$22.00
Citrus Kim Chee - Spicy Peanut Sauce
Crispy Coconut Tiger Shrimp$19.00
Sweet Pickled Cucumbers - Thai Red Chili Sauce

What 9,352 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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9,352 Reviews

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GrantE
Palm Springs
53 reviews
vip
3.0
53 reviews
Dined today
overall3food3service1ambience4
Food was solid, as always. Service wasn’t horrible but our server, Nicole, wasn’t friendly at all and actually more unfriendly than anything. Don’t ask questions or opinions as she doesn’t seem to care. Not sure about a return visit.
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wtrask123
San Francisco
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always lively and consistently good quality food, drinks and service.
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RichardR
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding. The menu is not extensive but adequate.
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MsTerilyn
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and staff was superior. I will definitely be returning next time in Palm Springs.
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KristinJ
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at Tropicale, it’s one of our favorites and always consistent.
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psguy
Palm Springs
341 reviews
vip
5.0
341 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a fabulous Sunday brunch at Tropicale. Great service and excellent food. Great ambience sitting outside on a beautiful Palm Springs day.
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Billie
Portland
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outdoor seating was comfortable, quiet and lovely. Our server was friendly, checked in often and on-point with making us feel welcome. The food - always wonderful. And being Sunday, it was great to have a tv over the bar with football quietly on so we could watch when we wanted without being overwhelmed by the sound of a tv.
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AlanD
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Overall good but pricey. $18 cocktails, $30 burger with onion rings.
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2007NapaCab
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve eaten at the Tropicale several times. The food is great and it’s always a fun atmosphere. The servers are attentive and friendly. It’s a great go to spot in Palm Springs.
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TimL
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, service was great, highly recommend. Beautiful setting
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TheNapkinGuy
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tropicale will always be on our favorites list hands down. The decor, menu, and cocktail menus are divine. Service is impeccable. The Mile High Chocolate Cake is a meal in itself! If you are looking for a treat, you just found it.
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seavue2607
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sergio was great and the food was too. The pork chop is amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance. Most pleasant, and the outdoor dining was surprisingly cool and enjoyable.
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missozie
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The decor in this place is so classic and fun. The food is amazing! We will definitely be back.
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CindyR
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to celebrate my friends bachelorette party and the food was great. Would recommend to family and friends. Q
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Scarlett
Palm Springs
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and excellent service. Ambience and decor is fun. Two bars, one inside and one out.
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Enjoy
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Great service. Crab salad not so great. Fun but loud.
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MaddyB
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. The server was awesome and the best coconut martini to exist.
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PeopleFirst
Palm Springs
26 reviews
vip
1.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Disappointed is an understatement. As locals we try to support the local restaurants as much as possible, however our latest visit to Tropicale proved once again why we don't frequent this establishment very often. The food quality has never been stellar but on this visit it was downright bad- and when you're paying premium prices we expect premium food. That was not the case. We both began with some drinks which were fine. Then we each ordered a caesar salad to start and both were a soggy mess. At $18 for a small salad is ridiculous. For that price we expected the salad to be amazing but instead the romaine lettuce was drenched in dressing. My husband ordered the crispy coconut shrimp and although he ate it lacked flavor and was served with very little sauce. I opted for the goat cheese and avocado flatbread. For $23 I again expected a high quality meal but instead i was treated to a cardboard salad. If you're going to charge premium prices then the food should taste premium. It will be a long long long time before we return.
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GlennM
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for special occasions or a nice date night. Food is delicious
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CharlieS
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tropicale is our "go to" spot for any special occasion. The service is always personal and professional. The food sublime.
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JohnS
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tropicale is a wonderful restaurant and incredible ambiance!
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RickS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Had seated away for a couple years because it fell far below expectations.. but now seems to be back… gladly Recommend Tripicale again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience5
Please be aware if you have food allergies to avoid this restaurant. Attended with a larger group and 1 of our friends has a nut allergy. She let staff know ahead of time and was informed there were no nuts in the dish she ordered but when it came she ended up biting into a nut… the nut wasn’t supposed to be in the dish and the waitress had to bring the dish back to the chef. Overall the drinks were tasty and the rest of the group enjoyed their meal, but we all left with a bad experience considering the staff didn’t take precaution when there was a food allergy called out.
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Real
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
The vibes are here for sure. But food quality are so so! I would come here only for drinks because those were hitting and they have so many options!
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Anna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a romantic dinner. Food, drinks and the service perfect.
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KarlE
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous service, food and ambiance. As usual!! Our favorite in the valley!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food- great server, can’t believe we haven’t been here sooner, coming back soon!
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AshleyG
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food is incredible. I wish I could rate this more than 5-stars. Gabriel was our server and hit it out of the park!
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CCG3
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tropicale is almost always first rate in every respect. Rarely is there something only slightly less than perfect.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great spot for brunch. Food and drinks are always excellent and the staff and service is even better. Highly recommend!
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Stanley
Los Angeles
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
this place is just the best!!! The food, the weight staff, and the ambiance are all awesome! We plan to visit Tropicale on every trip to P. S.
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LuisG
Palm Springs
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Both the food and the service were very good. However, it’s overpriced.
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DeborahW
Palm Springs
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The best restaurant inPS, especially for ambiance and service! Food is great but wish there were more veggie dishes for vegetarians!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time at Tropicale! Staff and the owner are extremely friendly and the food and drinks are always terrific
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Vacayisforeatingyummyeat
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cute spot great food and service. Food cones out quick and you want to try everything. Happy hour is a great deal!
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SandraD
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parking is not great but that's okay because you van park across the street at the casino parking.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carissa was our server wow amazing. She made us so happy and was so helpful. 10/10 Carissa fans!!
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Sunset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service and food was delicious. I recommend the restaurant.
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DanK
San Diego
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience2
Food was excellent as usual. The ambience was so dark I could hardly see what I was eating
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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 9352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 83 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
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.
Private party contact
Lacei-Luv Clausen: (760) 866-1952

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

The Tropicale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

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

Popular dishes

The Pupu Platter

Thai Grilled Chicken Satay

Crispy Coconut Tiger Shrimp

Menu

Small Plates

The Pupu Platter$36.00

Bowl of Steamed Edamame$14.00

Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke on a Taro Root Chip$21.00

Iced Big Ass Shrimp Cocktail$26.00

Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Warm Pita$22.00

Spicy Shanghai Ribs$19.00

Basket of Onion Rings$15.00

Firecracker Shrimp$21.00

Crispy Nori Ahi Tuna Roll$19.00

Crispy Tempura Jumbo Selva Prawns$23.00

Thai Grilled Chicken Satay$20.00

Tangerine-Glazed Mandarin Calamari$20.00

Spicy Korean-Style Kobe Steak Skewers$22.00

Crispy Coconut Tiger Shrimp$19.00

What 9,352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does The Tropicale offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Tropicale restaurant rated?

Is The Tropicale currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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