The Tropicale

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   KevinB

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   You’re here for the scene, and it’s a fun scene. The staff was friendly. The drink menu is great. The food is meh and for the price, leaves a lot to be desired.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food3service4ambience4

   Ambiance was inviting—it was old school, fun tropical flair! We went during Happy Hour and got small dishes to share. They were still pretty pricey. $21 for some truffle fries I thought was a lot. The fries were tasty but the price was high. I had a coconut martini which was yummy! Service was good and fairly quick. Definitely make reservations!
   

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   dustin2563

   Dallas

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beat brunch in Palm Springs! Beautiful patio, great music, great service, strong drinks, delicious food. I visit PSP once a year and this is always my first stop!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   10 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food4service1ambience5

   Been here every time when I’m Palm Springs. Service was horrible they sat us down no waiter came for about ten minutes until we asked a service member and waited 5 minutes more until we were attended. I would understand if there was a lot of people but it was half full and the service should have been on point.
   

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   Lucy

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Everything was great. We are from out of town and would definitely eat there again. Our only complaint was the restrooms are so dark and under-lit as to obscure the obvious to the eyes of the elderly.
   

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   ST4745

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Fabulous food and service!
   

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   Annabel

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Beautiful evening dinner with great service and yummy food!
   

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   KimD

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   I'm an out of towner and this has been our favorite restaurant the past 3 yrs we've vacationed here. Excellent food and cocktails every time.
   

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   JimfromPSP

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Rumor has it that the owners are Log Cabin Republicans and anti-maskers. I hope that is not true.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    A beautiful time at the Tropicale! Wonderful service.
    

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    Mandym

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Great service and food. Waiter was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back
    

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    RyanT

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Fun place for that quintessential retro-vibe many come to Palm Springs for. It’s a lively atmosphere in the main dining room. The noise level can be a bit high at times, not a quiet formal dinner for sure. The cocktails are sweet and boozy which is perfect after a hot day. The firecracker shrimp appetizer was just ok. Pork chop was tasty and MASSIVE. Halibut daily special was light and delicious. Portions are generous. Service was excellent.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Great cocktails. Great service and fantastic food.
    

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    PamelaR

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Really fun atmosphere with creative menu and delicious food!
    

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    Lady8

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    The service is pretty good, and the ambiance is great. The food is pretty awful, the menu is 20 years old and hasn't aged well, and most things are microwaved and have too much sugar. It's all very basic Sysco food items that you would see at any cheap, chain restaurant. Do yourselves a favor and skip this restaurant. There are far better options in Palm Springs.
    

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    KarenE

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    We eat here any time we’re in the desert. Always great good and service, love the atmosphere. I’ve recommended it to many friends and colleagues and they never disappoint!
    

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    foodie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Julian is an inadequate manager. He ruined our entire experience. Customer service must not be important to this restaurant instead they rest on their previous reputation and take advantage of their clients. I will not go back to this restaurant or recommend it to others.
    

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    Jonathan

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    I've been a customer of Tropical for 10+years, I loved loved drinking, eating and socializing at the bar or standup table tops. Those were the good old days. It is now a place I rarely go, only when outta town'ers come do I go to Tropical. I feel rushed and feel like it is just another restaurant. Get ya in and get ya outta there for the next patrons to fill the seats. I am not complaining just making a comment on how things change. Staff very friendly, kind and helpful. Food very good, always consistent-good.
    

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    Vanessa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

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    When I first arrived, the host wasn't very friendly. She couldn't find my reservation, and insisted it must be under a different name even though I showed her the email with my name in it. The food was okay. 2/4 people in our party didn't enjoy their meals. The drinks were average. The vibes and atmosphere there are very retro and cute though!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday/Memorial weekend
    

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    PaulaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    This is our go-to place for a great evening in Palm Springs. The drinks are great, the food is great and the prices, especially during happy hour, are amazing for the portions you get. You can’t go wrong by spending an evening at Tropicale! (And the brunch is awesome too!)
    

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    Geli

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

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    All the food was really good. The waiter was remarkably welcoming and helpful. The whole place had a great vibe.
    

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    ErickaJ

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

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    This restaurant has great ambiance and the location is ideal in the middle of downtown.
    

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    Diana

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

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    The food here is delicious and the portions are big. Definitely worth every penny.
    

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    Brent

    Chicago

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

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    Fantastic! We had a great time, our server was great with multiple food allergies. She guided me to a great meal. The pork chop was great, and the buttered grits were phenomenal, but my favorite was a side of their black eyed pea and Lima bean succotash. To die for!
    

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    Billierose

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    We were one of the first to arrive for brunch, therefore our orders were put in before the place got busy, I ordered a salad which was good. Thai Chicken salad. But my 3 friends all ordered eggs, and all their eggs were served cold! How do you manage to serve 3 cold egg dishes along with a salad. It was avocado toast with poached eggs and Huevos Rancheros . That simple toast cost $23 ! ripoff ! As it got busier it got really loud . We sat outside , and I think inside would have been nicer after all.. But I will never go back to find out
    

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    Brian

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    We love the other patio more but it was fabulous and exactly what we wanted
    

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    NerissaS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Didn’t know what to expect before booking here… the online photos scream desert tourist trap… happy to report the overall experience was amazing. Perfect place for dates or hangs with fun friends. Be prepared for above average prices BUT Thai place is not average: all the dishes are generously portioned and so delicious. Service is wonderful. Be sure to make reservations. If you don’t reserve a table, please be kind to the staff as they do their best to accommodate you when they can. Will definitely come back next time we’re in Palm Springs.
    

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    JulieG

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    Great food, wonderful service. Nice outdoor setting.
    

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    aadj

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    I'm not one to draft bad reviews but, prompted by Open Table, and really a below-par experience for my last night in PS, here goes. First, the positive. The front of house was excellent - on the ball, and very welcoming. The wait staff were efficient. And, in terms of food, the Coconut Tiger Shrimp were tasty. On the down side. The biggest disappointment was the main. I went for the buttermilk fried chicken. I've had my fair share of buttermilk fried chicken and this was hands down, the worst. Typically, buttermilk is an excellent tenderizer and produces great fried chicken. Not this time, the chicken was tough and chewy. The accompanying sides were worse. The mash potatoes were stodgy to pasty and the succotash pretty much tasteless. The other, slightly disconcerting (?), fact was that my entree arrived less than ten minutes after I ordered it. I know, why complain about speed? For a full entree to be turned around so quickly - and then for that entree to be so underwhelming - felt as if many of the elements of the meal were pre-prepared. I also ordered a classic Paloma which seemed only to have stood next to a tequila bottle rather than have any tequila in it. The grapefruit was hard to discern and the main flavor seemed to simply be "sweet". The Tropicale was buzzing and folks clearly having a great time. I'm sure my experience was an exception given the popularity of the place.
    

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    ErinB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

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    We had an awesome time here for happy hour. Great drinks, great service, very cute place.
    

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    JoeBear

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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    I’ve never had a bad experience in food or service. Drinks and food are decadent and amazing !
    

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    BrianZ

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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    We love Tropicale. The atmosphere is so welcoming and fun. Wait staff always friendly and attentive. Food is never disappointing and cocktails on point. We cannot wait to come back.
    

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    OlivierR

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    Good experience , great atmosphere , I enjoyed the place, I have been there many times , always coming back with friends You feel Palm Springs at the Tropical !
    

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    AndrewC

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    Great ambience and service. Enjoying the food and drinks as well!
    

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    KatyP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    Lovely birthday dinner! Attentive staff, tasty food, lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
    

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    Ging

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    Awesome service from the bartenders to the servers. Food always tastes great.
    

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    nonimpressed

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    My friend's and my shrimp salads(2) were good, however, my husband's order for the catfish and andouille sausage was served with hot fish and meats, but, the grits were mushy and cold, not even tepid. He did not finish his dinner and was too polite to ask for a reheat.
    

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    AriC

    Hawaii

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great time and love when we come here very fun, great food, great service and fun vibe !!
    

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    DonB

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Tropicale is my favorite place to bring out of town guests. Great service and atmosphere is terrific.
    

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