Loved the Malibu bowl with the Tahiti sauce. Tasted like poke but with tofu. They recently moved (about 3 weeks ago) and the location is larger and can better accommodate the usual crowds (there are 3 computers to order which makes it faster/way less wait). The decor is super cute; tropical/Caribbean island meets desert…? My kids loved it. The food was good! I do wish they had more than one vegan option, but it was quite tasty.
Andy Padilla
Man, this place is an addiction. Let me tell you that this is one of my most favorite restaurants in socal. My only complaint is that I can only come here about once a year, and If I don't I go into withdrawal (that's how good it is.) y'all need to sell your sauces, they're to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy B
Simply the best. If you're visiting Big Bear, Tropicali is a must. From the incredible hospitality to the awesome poke bowls, this is our favorite spot in town and my personal favorite mainland poke spot. Worth the trip up the mountain just to have a bowl and their island style iced coffee! The line moves quickly, don't despair, it's worth the wait! Oh, and definitely get yourself a dessert waffle, you earned it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Island Style, Pele Bowl, Cabo Bowl
Josh Heinz
Such a fun and friendly vibe, in addition to the Hawaiin aloha atmosphere. LOVED the Krakatoa and the Black Pearl! Can't wait for my next voyage to these shores again soon! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jhustin sanchez
Awesome service and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Y Brunetti
The food was amazing but the service was even better! Such a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kraken Poke Bowl, Pele Bowl
Edward
Great place to get poke, but the atmosphere and service deserve more than a 5! I haven't seen an establishment that was so well put together thematically and as a whole. I felt that each member of the staff loved being there as well as helping out customers in any way possible. Theme wise, the music and interior made you feel as if you were on a set of a show based on Hawaii or a jungle while also being spotless. Not to mention the jerk chicken with spices (the Rasta) is on point (their spices are imported fresh!) So a definite recommendation for those that can handle spice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Darling
I don’t normally take the time to leave a review but this place is worth it. There will be a line, I promise wait through it. The staff are incredibly nice, even if you aren’t in a social mood they will respect that with the most kindness. Food is out of this world and even if you’re unsure the staff will inform you what will suit you best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Kosineski
Amazing experience! Everyone so friendly. Poke is fresh. Bowls are flavorful. Family owned business and you can tell this is their passion to serve great food every single time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kraken Poke Bowl
Niko Lichnofsky
cross-over ambience from Dali to Gaugin to Indonesia and Hawaii. The food tastes delicious, that Malibu Bowl was a real cracker! super friendly staff, great chef! 99.9% ???muy costozo, but that is California!
Vegetarian options: The tofu in the Malibu Bowl was delicious!
Solid bowls, great service, and super friendly/helpful staff. Wholeheartedly recommend and can't wait for the next trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Malibu Bowl
Isaac Wilson
Vibes were immaculate ?????? can’t wait for the upcoming luau ?️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas
You can tell this place is all about the experience and good food. This is why you go out to eat and spend your hard earned cash for places like this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Codi Clark
This place is a real gem! It’s not only one of the most fun restaurants I’ve ever been to, but up in big bear it thrives. It has totally earned all of these 5 star reviews, far and above the other mediocre American restaurants here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marisol Higareda
Great delicious food. Super friendly service. Google delivered. I searched top rated restaurants, and this one is one of the best. The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing. The plates looked small, and I got worried that the teenager was not going to get full, but he did, so that was a plus. The whole party wished we would have been able to go back, but we didn't make it a second time. Next time we're up there, we sure will go back. Even people we know asked if we stopped at this amazing restaurant, and when we asked Tropicali? They were like, "Yes!" We were proud to say yes, we did, and yes, we agree.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs available, comfortable swirling chairs.
Loved the Malibu bowl with the Tahiti sauce. Tasted like poke but with tofu. They recently moved (about 3 weeks ago) and the location is larger and can better accommodate the usual crowds (there are 3 computers to order which makes it faster/way less wait). The decor is super cute; tropical/Caribbean island meets desert…? My kids loved it. The food was good! I do wish they had more than one vegan option, but it was quite tasty.
Man, this place is an addiction. Let me tell you that this is one of my most favorite restaurants in socal. My only complaint is that I can only come here about once a year, and If I don't I go into withdrawal (that's how good it is.) y'all need to sell your sauces, they're to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply the best. If you're visiting Big Bear, Tropicali is a must. From the incredible hospitality to the awesome poke bowls, this is our favorite spot in town and my personal favorite mainland poke spot. Worth the trip up the mountain just to have a bowl and their island style iced coffee! The line moves quickly, don't despair, it's worth the wait!
Oh, and definitely get yourself a dessert waffle, you earned it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Island Style, Pele Bowl, Cabo Bowl
Such a fun and friendly vibe, in addition to the Hawaiin aloha atmosphere. LOVED the Krakatoa and the Black Pearl! Can't wait for my next voyage to these shores again soon! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome service and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing but the service was even better! Such a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kraken Poke Bowl, Pele Bowl
Great place to get poke, but the atmosphere and service deserve more than a 5! I haven't seen an establishment that was so well put together thematically and as a whole. I felt that each member of the staff loved being there as well as helping out customers in any way possible. Theme wise, the music and interior made you feel as if you were on a set of a show based on Hawaii or a jungle while also being spotless. Not to mention the jerk chicken with spices (the Rasta) is on point (their spices are imported fresh!) So a definite recommendation for those that can handle spice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t normally take the time to leave a review but this place is worth it. There will be a line, I promise wait through it. The staff are incredibly nice, even if you aren’t in a social mood they will respect that with the most kindness. Food is out of this world and even if you’re unsure the staff will inform you what will suit you best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience! Everyone so friendly. Poke is fresh. Bowls are flavorful. Family owned business and you can tell this is their passion to serve great food every single time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kraken Poke Bowl
cross-over ambience from Dali to Gaugin to Indonesia and Hawaii. The food tastes delicious, that Malibu Bowl was a real cracker! super friendly staff, great chef! 99.9% ???muy costozo, but that is California!
Vegetarian options: The tofu in the Malibu Bowl was delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Solid bowls, great service, and super friendly/helpful staff. Wholeheartedly recommend and can't wait for the next trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Malibu Bowl
Vibes were immaculate ?????? can’t wait for the upcoming luau ?️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You can tell this place is all about the experience and good food. This is why you go out to eat and spend your hard earned cash for places like this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place is a real gem! It’s not only one of the most fun restaurants I’ve ever been to, but up in big bear it thrives. It has totally earned all of these 5 star reviews, far and above the other mediocre American restaurants here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great delicious food. Super friendly service. Google delivered. I searched top rated restaurants, and this one is one of the best. The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing. The plates looked small, and I got worried that the teenager was not going to get full, but he did, so that was a plus. The whole party wished we would have been able to go back, but we didn't make it a second time. Next time we're up there, we sure will go back. Even people we know asked if we stopped at this amazing restaurant, and when we asked Tropicali? They were like, "Yes!" We were proud to say yes, we did, and yes, we agree.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs available, comfortable swirling chairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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