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The Tropicale, Palm Springs, CA

The Tropicale

4.6 (10772)
$31 to $50
Californian
330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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Menu

The Tropicale's menu was last updated on 2024-03-22.

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  • The Pupu PlatterUS$42.00

    An exotic combination of Coconut Tiger Shrimp, Thai Chicken Satay, Korean Beef Skewers, Vietnamese Spring Rolls & Shanghai Ribs

    • Bowl of Steamed EdamameUS$19.00

      Tossed in Sea Salt

      • Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke on a Taro Root ChipUS$23.00

        Pineapple Pepper Slaw - Chile Soy Vinaigrette

        • Iced Big Ass Shrimp CocktailUS$30.00

          Jumbo Selva Prawns - Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce

          • Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Warm PitaUS$26.00

            Parsley & Mint Tabbouleh - Garbanzo Hummus - Cucumber Raita

            • Spicy Shanghai RibsUS$22.00

              pineapple chili pepper slaw

              • Basket of Onion RingsUS$19.00

                Dijon Remoulade

                • Firecracker ShrimpUS$23.00

                  Ginger, Garlic & Asian Chili Sauce

                  • Crispy Nori Ahi Tuna RollUS$23.00

                    Pickled Ginger - Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce

                    • Crispy Tempura Jumbo Selva PrawnsUS$28.00

                      Japanese Pickled Veg - Sriracha Aioli

                      • Thai Grilled Chicken SatayUS$22.00

                        Cucumber Ribbon Salad & Peanut Sauce

                        • Tangerine-Glazed Mandarin CalamariUS$22.00

                          Green Peppers, Ginger & Mandarin Oranges

                          • Spicy Korean-Style Kobe Steak SkewersUS$24.00

                            Citrus Kim Chee - Spicy Peanut Sauce

                            • Crispy Coconut Tiger ShrimpUS$23.00

                              Sweet Pickled Cucumbers - Thai Red Chili Sauce

                              Last updated: March 22, 2024

                              What 10,772 people are saying

                              The Tropicale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                              Overall ratings and reviews

                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                              4.6
                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.5Food
                              • 4.7Service
                              • 4.7Ambience
                              • 4.2Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Loved For

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                Californian

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                Most Booked

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                Californian

                              • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                Most Booked

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              The Tropicale offers a "fabulous dining experience" with "outstanding service" and an inviting tropical vibe. Guests rave about the "delicious food," eclectic menu, and "amazing cocktails." Enjoy the charming oasis setting, whether inside or on the patio, for "a piece of paradise in the desert." Highly recommended for special occasions.
                              10,772 Reviews

                              1. Scott VIP

                                Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities28 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 3 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Another wonderful Brunch at Tropicale. We celebrated a friends Birthday and everyone took the time and attention to make it great celebration for our friends. A special thanks to Randz, Ashley, and Andy for always making it special on any occasion whether it’s just and bite or a celebration. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

                                1 person found this helpful

                              2. jimmie

                                Indiana1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined 3 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                It’s was delights having dinner here, everyone made sure we were enjoying our time, dinner and drinks. From start to finish it was 100% the best place and most polite place I’ve been on this visit, thank you guys!

                                1 person found this helpful

                              3. Elise VIP

                                Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities65 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined 4 days ago

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 3
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Tropicale is on our rotation as a place to go for dinner, especially when we have out-of-town guests. The restaurant's decor is gorgeous, from the beautifully wallpapered and scone-lighted dining room to the stellar copies of Matson Line Luxury Cruise murals on the walls of the bar. The outdoor dining area is also beautiful, but it was simply too hot to sit out there this time of year. Our server was very good and very attentive, as were the server's helpers. They were always there when you needed something and before you had to ask, but out of sight when we were talking or eating. I was with a couple of friends who are very unadventurous diners, so while we stuck with very familiar dishes (fried chicken, Cobb salad, Shrimp Louie) the dishes are done with flair that takes them up a notch by their attractive presentation and imaginative preparation. So once again, Tropicale did not disappoint. We had a lovely dinner in a delightful atmosphere.

                                1 person found this helpful

                              4. Denise

                                Orange County1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined 5 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Our server Sarah was outstanding and so was our busboy . He was very hard working!!! Thank you for yet another fabulous experience at our favorite PS restaurant!!

                                1 person found this helpful

                              5. Andrea

                                California Central Coast1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Tropicale is a fabulous place to enjoy good food and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Its tropical vibe really makes you feel like you’re far far away from the bustle of the day. A desert oasis not to miss!!

                                1 person found this helpful

                              6. Michael VIP

                                Los Angeles5 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on July 5, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The food and service were outstanding. They have a great selection of sake, wine, and cocktails. I will definitely come back soon. The best dining experience I have ever had in Palm Springs!

                                1 person found this helpful

                              7. Carlo VIP

                                San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined on July 3, 2025

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                I visit the desert a couple times a year and always dine here. The food is good, service as well. This trip I ordered the Cobb salad but with dissapointment the kitchen forgot to include bacon. I did ask our waiter for a side but he became too busy with other tables and it never arrived. But, though bacon is a key ingredient in a Cobb, the meal was still good.

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                              8. Yaron

                                Los Angeles3 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on July 2, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had reservations for two families. We got the seats right away. Food was great. The ambience was really nice. The kids had a great time and we the grown-ups had a wonderful time as well. I highly recommend and also the value of the food was better than other restaurants And also the quality was great.

                                1 person found this helpful

                              9. Terri

                                Orange County15 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on July 2, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had a great evening. Lots of food, drinks and good friends.

                                1 person found this helpful

                              10. Randall VIP

                                Seattle / Eastern Washington30 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on June 30, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Fabulous, as always. I had the splendid Chicken entree, a fantastic standard. Shaun had the amazing Pork Chop entree. Add the onion rings as an appetizer? Perfect. And for the first time we had Sarah as our server, and she is just the best! Well done!

                                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 4.6 stars by 10772 OpenTable diners.

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

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                              Make a reservation

                              2 people
                              10:00 p.m.
                              Booked 37 times today
                              Google Map for The Tropicale

                              330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

                              Dining areas

                              Additional information

                              • Cross Street
                                Encilia
                              • Neighbourhood
                                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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