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



Peach Vodka Paloma

Muddled Citrus, Ketel One Peach Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, OJ & Soda 24


Samuel Adams “Summer Ale”

“...a citrusy wheat ale...orange, lemon and lime.” 9


High Noon Watermelon Vodka Seltzer

Vodka with watermelon juice and soda. No artificial flavors or added sugar 10


Lange Estate Pinot Gris

“...pear, green apple...honey and mango.” 2023 (Willamette Valley) 18/69



Chicago-Style Deep Dish Knife & Fork Pizza

Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Marinara & Basil • Imported Pecorino 25 



Pork Barbacoa Tacos with Mexican Street Corn

Spicy Mango Habanero Salsa • Queso Fresco, Onion & Cilantro • Flour Tortillas 28



Classic Spaghetti with Clam Sauce

Manila & Baby Clams • Onion, Garlic, Sicilian Olive Oil, Parsley & Wine Soff rito 32



Nashville Hot Chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken with Spicy Cayenne Honey Sauce

Sour Cream Cornbread • Honey Butter • Housemade Dill Pickle Chunks 36



Cheesesteak Burger & Walla Walla Onion Rings

Prime Sirloin Burger with Provolone Cheese

Caramelized Onions & Sweet Peppers • Garlic Aioli 34



Indian Fish Curry

Jumbo Prawns, Sea Scallops & Green Mussels, Okra & Turmeric Cauliflower

Coconut Curry with Tamarind, Ginger & Tomato • Garlic Naan 48



Rosemary-Grilled American Wagyu Denver Steak

8 oz. Black Hawk Farms • Little Gem Caesar with Reggio Parmesan 48