Weekly Specials

Ask the Chef 

"How do you come up with each week's specials?"

“Over the years, I have done literally thousands of specials. People often think that ‘specials’ are something that a restaurant kitchen wants to get rid of, something that was leftover, or over-purchased, items that servers are told to sell to customers. Well here, that’s just not true. My specials at Tropicale are items that my team and I prepare from scratch and are spawned from diverse sources of inspiration, from seasonal dishes, like sweet heirloom tomatoes in the summer, roasted pumpkin soup in the fall, or a bright pasta tossed with asparagus and basil in the spring to a journey across India, Morocco, or southeast Asia. Nothing provides inspiration for me like travel and when I come home to my kitchen after a life-changing eating adventure, I humbly attempt to re-create some of these magical dishes for our customers. The specials at Tropicale take on a great global feel and keep our cuisine fresh, exciting and ever-changing.” 


-Chef Tony Di Lembo

 CHEF’S SPECIALS



Papaya Sunrise

Papaya Purée & Muddled Lime with José Cuervo Tequila, OJ & Triple Sec 23


Decoy by Duckhorn Rosé

“...with lots of strawberry, watermelon, grapefruit and lemon.” 2025 (Sonoma) 17/62


Opolo “Summet Creek” Cabernet Sauvignon

Exceptional grapes and oak-aged wine with

“...flavors of plum, cassis and black cherry.” 2023 (Paso Robles) 19/76



Pizza Siciliana

Crushed Tomato, Scarmoza, Parmesan, Oregano & Oil-Cured Black Olives 24 



New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels in Masala Curry

Ginger, Tomato & Indian Spices • Housemade Garlic Naan (appetizer) 28



Three Cheeseburger Sliders

American Cheese • Tomato, Lettuce & Red Onion

Secret Sauce • Housemade Sour Pickles 28



Spaghetti & Jalapeño Chicken Sausage

Chipotle Pepper Cream • Sweet Corn, Black Beans & Cilantro 32



Filet Mignon Fajitas

Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon • Sweet Peppers & Onions

Guacamole & Salsa • Roasted Jalapeño • Flour Tortillas 34



Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Wasabi Butter

Sea Bean, Edamame, Sprout & Scallion Salad • Sticky Rice • Mango Coconut Curry 46



New York Steak Florentine

Rosemary-Grilled 12. oz. Prime New York Steak

Salt-Roasted Smashed Potato • Trued Asparagus • Cabernet Steak Sauce 54