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



Pomegranate Blueberry Martini

Muddled Pomegranate & Lime, Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka

Orange Curaçao & Pomegranate Juice 24


Bokisch Albarino “Clements Hills”

“...tastes of magnolias, apples, lemon, honey and stone.” 2024 (Lodi) 18/65


Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico

“...patch berries, citrus and earthy undertones of forest and moss,

red cherries and cedar.” 2022 (Italy) 19/74



Carne Asada Skillet Nachos

Prime Skirt Steak • Charred Corn & Jack Cheese • Hatch Chili Salsa Verde 26  



Tempura Walla Walla Onion Rings

Chipotle Aioli Dipping Sauce 24



Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe alla Romana

Sweet Butter, Black Pepper & Pecorino Cheese With Grilled Italian Sausages 32

or with 10-oz. Prime Flat Iron Steak 46



Pub Knife & Fork Steak Burger

Ground Brisket • Thick-Sliced Gruyère • Bacon Marmalade

Brioche Bun • Garlic Aioli • Fries 36



Grilled Wild California Swordfish, Thai-Style

Green Papaya, Basil & Cilantro Salad • Coconut Rice • Peanut Dust

Nam Pla Vinaigrette 48



Mama Leone’s Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti

Crispy Chicken Cutlet with Prosciutto • Melted Provolone & Marinara 38



Crispy Herb-Roasted Duck with Oaxacan Red Mole

Half Semi-Boneless Duck • Chilis, Garlic, Nuts & Spices

Plantains, Pickled Shallots • Queso Fresco • Flour Tortillas 44