Laid-back fixture providing familiar Caribbean & American plates along with live entertainment.
3.8 – 389 reviews $$ • Bar & grill
Menu
| Lunch Combo | |
| Lunch Combo Select one starter, one meat and two sides. |
$10.00 |
| Sides | |
| Caribbean Chow Mein Noodles Fresh cooked noodles spiked with crisp veggies and house spices. Stir-fried to perfection. |
$4.50 |
| Caribbean Fried Rice An Asian dish with Caribbean flare. This Island staple is sure to hit the spot. |
$3.00 |
| Dhal Puri The Caribbean cousin to Indian naan flat bread. The flat bread is stuffed with a seasoned filling of ground split peas and spices. Dhal Puri can be eaten as is or with any of our meats or curries. |
$5.00 |
| Rice & Peas One of our most authentic Caribbean offerings made with Island spices and a touch of coconut milk. This dish is perfect with any one of our entree items. |
$3.00 |
| Seasonal Mixed Vegetables Fresh sauteed veggies with a hint of garlic and house-blended seasonings. |
$4.00 |
| Steak Fries Idaho potatoes thick-cut and fried crispy. |
$5.00 |
| Steamed Cabbage Thinly sliced, seasoned and steamed with Tropics veggie blend. |
$3.00 |
| Steamed Rice Fluffy, long grain white rice, perfectly cooked. Pairs well with a variety of our dishes. |
$3.00 |
| Fried Sweet Plantains Nice and ripe plantains from the tropics. Fresh fried until sweet and caramelized. A great starter or perfect as a side. |
$6.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries French cut sweet potatoes flash fried, mildly sweet and crispy. Served with our home made honey-vanilla cream dip… a little different, but a must-try. |
$6.00 |
| Yellow Rice A Spanish Caribbean staple. Extra-long grain rice cooked with traditional Latin spices. Light, fluffy and savory with plenty of flavor. |
$3.00 |
| Extra Sauce Add your choice of sauces for .75 each |
$0.00 |
| Dhal | $2.78 |
| Roti | $4.00 |
| Salads | |
| Tropics Tossed Salad Fresh spring mix, dried cranberries, matchstick carrots, candied walnuts and crumbled Feta cheese served with your choice of house-made dressing. |
$8.00 |
| Kid Entrees | |
| Crispy Chicken Strips Served with steak fries or yuca fries.12 and under. |
$6.50 |
| Mac & Cheese Bowl 12 and under. |
$7.00 |
| Rice Bowl With chicken and sauteed mixed vegetables. 12 and under. |
$7.50 |
| Steak Or Sweet Potato Fries 12 and under. |
$3.50 |
| Entrees | |
| Caribbean Fried Chicken Tropics’ secret spiced chicken, fried crispy but still tender and juicy. |
$12.00 |
| Brown Stew Chicken Jamaican brown stew, well seasoned chicken with fresh thyme and pimento, browned and simmered until tender with just a hint of sweetness. |
$12.00 |
| Cilantro Lime Shrimp Fresh shrimp, sauteed with fresh minced garlic, lime and cilantro in a delicate cream reduction; one of our favorites, an entree size portion. |
$21.50 |
| Curry Chicken Brought to the Caribbean by (East) Indians, we do this one right with island spices, an award winning recipe. |
$12.00 |
| Curry Goat The other red meat of the English-speaking Caribbean. Simmered in Tropics’ award winning blend of curry and spices. |
$17.04 |
| Fish & Chips Mild and flaky white fish battered and fried until crispy and golden. Served with steak fries. |
$12.00 |
| House Special Fried Rice (With Chicken) Baby shrimp and house-roasted pork stir fried with our soon-to-be famous fried rice or chow mein noodles topped with crispy fried chicken. Available in large size only. |
$20.00 |
| Jerk Chicken A Tropics signature dish, found on Jamaican road sides and island shacks, real ‘Jamrock’ style, nice and spicy. |
$12.00 |
| Jerk Pork Tender cuts of pork marinated overnight with real imported Jamaican jerk, Scotch bonnet pepper, garlic and ginger. |
$12.00 |
| Oxtail A favorite throughout the Caribbean, hand trimmed and seasoned overnight, then browned and simmered with island spices and Guinness stout. Large only. |
$19.00 |
| Pineapple-Mango BBQ Chicken Our own seasoned chicken, slow roasted and smothered in our house made pineapple-mango BBQ sauce. |
$12.00 |
| Southern Fried Chicken Brined and seasoned fresh chickens, lightly dusted in our special blended coating. Deep fried until hot and crispy. We do this classic dish right. |
$12.00 |
| Roast Lamb Tender young lamb marinated for 24 hours with garlic, ginger and house-blended spices. Slow roasted and house-fried with our special brown sauce and veggies. |
$21.00 |
| Burgers & Sandwiches | |
| Tropics Fresh Ground Cheese Burger Two fresh, hand made beef burgers seasoned with Tropics blend and topped with melted cheese. Served on a toasted brioche bun with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomato and a side of crispy steak fries. |
$11.00 |
| Tropics Fried Fish Sandwich A whole filet of Tropics’ mild and flaky whitefish. Delicately seasoned and flash-fried until crispy and golden. Topped with melted cheese and our famous “white sauce”. Served with steak fries or sweet potato fries. |
$9.50 |
| Beverages | |
| Bottled Water | $2.00 |
| Coca Cola Beverages Choose from a selection of fountain beverages. |
$2.50 |
| Tom Boy West Indian Beverages Choose from a selection of Tom Boy West Indian Beverages. |
$2.00 |
| Passion Fruit Juice | $3.00 |
| Pineapple Fruit Juice | $3.00 |
| Appetizers | Veggie | |
| Assorted Fresh Veggies Seasonal, freshly cut veggies served chilled with your choice of ranch or Blue cheese dressing. |
$5.50 |
| Cheesy Potato Skins Crispy, fried Idaho potatoes seasoned just right, topped with our scratch-made cheese sauce and melted cheeses, piled high with crunchy onion rings and finished with a drizzle of tangy BBQ sauce. |
$8.00 |
| Green Plantain Fries Savory, not sweet, hand-cut in strips, seasoned with a house-made blend of spices… Think crispy Caribbean fries, try with our cilantro lime dipping sauce. |
$7.00 |
| Mac & Cheese A classic done Tropics’ way with our five cheese blend, fresh cream and macaroni. |
$7.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks House-breaded Mozzarella, hot, cheesy, melted and crispy. Served with tangy homemade marinara sauce. |
$8.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries French cut sweet potatoes flash fried, mildly sweet and crispy. Served with our home-made honey-vanilla cream dip… a little different, but a must-try. |
$6.00 |
| Yuca Sticks An island relative of the potato. Crispy on the outside, light and mild on the inside. Pairs well with any of our homemade sauces. |
$7.00 |
| Steak Fries Idaho potatoes thick-cut and fried crispy. |
$5.00 |
| Appetizers | Seafood | |
| Caribbean Fish Bites Bite size pieces of mild, white and flaky fish dusted and fried until light and crispy. Served with cilantro lime cream sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Cilantro Lime Shrimp Fresh shrimp sauteed with minced garlic, lime and cilantro in a delicate cream reduction, one of our favorites. Keeps guests coming back for more. |
$10.00 |
| Fried Banga Mary Fish Bone-in fried Banga Mary, a Caribbean fish from the coasts of Guyana. This firm, light flavored fish is fried crispy and goes great with ketchup and pepper sauce. |
$12.50 |
| Fried Calamari A Caribbean favorite… tender, crispy fried calamari rings and tentacles served with our house-made island calamari sauce. |
$11.00 |
| Pepper Shrimp A popular island favorite with crispy shrimp and sweet peppers in a house-made brown sauce. |
$14.50 |
| Tropics Fried Shrimp Tender shrimp fried to order until hot and crispy. Try with one of our sauces. |
$10.50 |
| Popcorn Shrimp Bite size pieces of mild, white and flaky shrimp dusted and fried until light and crispy. |
$10.50 |
| Appetizers | Chicken,Pork,Beef & Lamb | |
| 1/2 Caribbean Fried Chicken Tropics’ secret spiced chicken, fried crispy but still tender and juicy. |
$9.00 |
| Asian Dumplings Served with a home-made dumpling sauce. Tender and crispy with a Caribbean-Asian flare. |
$9.00 |
| Crispy Chicken Strips All white meat chicken strips marinated in special seasonings, lightly breaded and fried crispy. Awesome for dipping in our many Caribbean- inspired sauces. |
$8.00 |
| Jerk Chicken Or Pork Original jerk spices straight from Jamaica. Nice and spicy. The perfect appetizer! |
$8.00 |
| Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls Hand-rolled in thin Chinese egg roll wrappers, with Tropics’ freshly prepared chicken and veggies. Served with tangy pineapple sauce. |
$9.00 |
| Roast Pork We season and marinate our pork for 24 hours before a slow roast in our hot ovens and a quick stir fry in house special seasonings with scallions, carrots, and onions. |
$12.50 |
| Sweet & Sticky Ribs Tender baby back ribs, slow roasted and flash fried before a toss in our house-made soy ginger glaze. |
$10.00 |
| Tropics Wings Seasoned and fried until crispy, Tropics’ spin on a crowd favorite, paired with any of Tropics’ house-made sauces that vary from sweet to savory, to spicy and tangy. Add celery or carrots and blue cheese for $2 |
$8.00 |
| Roast Duck | $18.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Tiramisu Cake | $5.50 |
| Dulce Leche Cake | $5.50 |
| Appetizers | Veggie | |
| Assorted Fresh Veggies Seasonal, freshly cut veggies served chilled with your choice of ranch or Blue cheese dressing. |
$5.50 |
| Cheesy Potato Skins Crispy, fried Idaho potatoes seasoned just right, topped with our scratch-made cheese sauce and melted cheeses, piled high with crunchy onion rings and finished with a drizzle of tangy BBQ sauce. |
$8.00 |
| Green Plantain Fries Savory, not sweet, hand-cut in strips, seasoned with a house-made blend of spices… Think crispy Caribbean fries, try with our cilantro lime dipping sauce. |
$7.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks House-breaded Mozzarella, hot, cheesy, melted and crispy. Served with tangy homemade marinara sauce. |
$8.00 |
| Yuca Sticks An island relative of the potato. Crispy on the outside, light and mild on the inside. Pairs well with any of our homemade sauces. |
$7.00 |
| Mac & Cheese A classic done Tropics’ way with our five cheese blend, fresh cream and macaroni. |
$7.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries French cut sweet potatoes flash fried, mildly sweet and crispy. Served with our home-made honey-vanilla cream dip… a little different, but a must-try. |
$6.00 |
| Steak Fries Idaho potatoes thick-cut and fried crispy. |
$5.00 |
| Appetizers | Chicken,Pork,Beef & Lamb | |
| Crispy Chicken Strips All white meat chicken strips marinated in special seasonings, lightly breaded and fried crispy. Awesome for dipping in our many Caribbean- inspired sauces. |
$8.00 |
| Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls Hand-rolled in thin Chinese egg roll wrappers, with Tropics’ freshly prepared chicken and veggies. Served with tangy pineapple sauce. |
$9.00 |
| Roast Pork We season and marinate our pork for 24 hours before a slow roast in our hot ovens and a quick stir fry in house special seasonings with scallions, carrots, and onions. |
$12.50 |
| Sweet & Sticky Ribs Tender baby back ribs, slow roasted and flash fried before a toss in our house-made soy ginger glaze. |
$10.00 |
| Tropics Wings Seasoned and fried until crispy, Tropics’ spin on a crowd favorite, paired with any of Tropics’ house-made sauces that vary from sweet to savory, to spicy and tangy. Add celery or carrots and blue cheese for $2 |
$8.00 |
| 1/2 Caribbean Fried Chicken Tropics’ secret spiced chicken, fried crispy but still tender and juicy. |
$9.00 |
| Jerk Chicken Or Pork Original jerk spices straight from Jamaica. Nice and spicy. The perfect appetizer! |
$8.00 |
| Roast Duck | $18.00 |
| Entrees | |
| Roast Lamb Tender young lamb marinated for 24 hours with garlic, ginger and house-blended spices. Slow roasted and house-fried with our special brown sauce and veggies. |
$21.00 |
| Brown Stew Chicken Jamaican brown stew, well seasoned chicken with fresh thyme and pimento, browned and simmered until tender with just a hint of sweetness. |
$12.00 |
| Cilantro Lime Shrimp Fresh shrimp, sauteed with fresh minced garlic, lime and cilantro in a delicate cream reduction; one of our favorites, an entree size portion. |
$21.50 |
| Curry Chicken Brought to the Caribbean by (East) Indians, we do this one right with island spices, an award winning recipe. |
$12.00 |
| House Special Fried Rice (With Chicken) Baby shrimp and house-roasted pork stir fried with our soon-to-be famous fried rice or chow mein noodles topped with crispy fried chicken. Available in large size only. |
$20.00 |
| Jerk Chicken A Tropics signature dish, found on Jamaican road sides and island shacks, real ‘Jamrock’ style, nice and spicy. |
$12.00 |
| Oxtail A favorite throughout the Caribbean, hand trimmed and seasoned overnight, then browned and simmered with island spices and Guinness stout. Large only. |
$19.00 |
| Pineapple-Mango BBQ Chicken Our own seasoned chicken, slow roasted and smothered in our house made pineapple-mango BBQ sauce. |
$12.00 |
| Southern Fried Chicken Brined and seasoned fresh chickens, lightly dusted in our special blended coating. Deep fried until hot and crispy. We do this classic dish right. |
$12.00 |
| Jerk Pork Tender cuts of pork marinated overnight with real imported Jamaican jerk, Scotch bonnet pepper, garlic and ginger. |
$12.00 |
| Curry Goat The other red meat of the English-speaking Caribbean. Simmered in Tropics’ award winning blend of curry and spices. |
$17.04 |
| Fish & Chips Mild and flaky white fish battered and fried until crispy and golden. Served with steak fries. |
$12.00 |
| Caribbean Fried Chicken Tropics’ secret spiced chicken, fried crispy but still tender and juicy. |
$12.00 |
| Appetizers | Seafood | |
| Caribbean Fish Bites Bite size pieces of mild, white and flaky fish dusted and fried until light and crispy. Served with cilantro lime cream sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Cilantro Lime Shrimp Fresh shrimp sauteed with minced garlic, lime and cilantro in a delicate cream reduction, one of our favorites. Keeps guests coming back for more. |
$10.00 |
| Fried Banga Mary Fish Bone-in fried Banga Mary, a Caribbean fish from the coasts of Guyana. This firm, light flavored fish is fried crispy and goes great with ketchup and pepper sauce. |
$12.50 |
| Fried Calamari A Caribbean favorite… tender, crispy fried calamari rings and tentacles served with our house-made island calamari sauce. |
$11.00 |
| Tropics Fried Shrimp Tender shrimp fried to order until hot and crispy. Try with one of our sauces. |
$10.50 |
| Pepper Shrimp A popular island favorite with crispy shrimp and sweet peppers in a house-made brown sauce. |
$14.50 |
| Popcorn Shrimp Bite size pieces of mild, white and flaky shrimp dusted and fried until light and crispy. |
$10.50 |
| Salads | |
| Tropics Tossed Salad Fresh spring mix, dried cranberries, matchstick carrots, candied walnuts and crumbled Feta cheese served with your choice of house-made dressing. |
$8.00 |
| Burgers & Sandwiches | |
| Tropics Fresh Ground Cheese Burger Two fresh, hand made beef burgers seasoned with Tropics blend and topped with melted cheese. Served on a toasted brioche bun with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomato and a side of crispy steak fries. |
$11.00 |
| Tropics Fried Fish Sandwich A whole filet of Tropics’ mild and flaky whitefish. Delicately seasoned and flash-fried until crispy and golden. Topped with melted cheese and our famous “white sauce”. Served with steak fries or sweet potato fries. |
$9.50 |
| Kid Entrees | |
| Crispy Chicken Strips Served with steak fries or yuca fries.12 and under. |
$6.50 |
| Mac & Cheese Bowl 12 and under. |
$7.00 |
| Rice Bowl With chicken and sauteed mixed vegetables. 12 and under. |
$7.50 |
| Steak Or Sweet Potato Fries 12 and under. |
$3.50 |
| Sides | |
| Caribbean Chow Mein Noodles Fresh cooked noodles spiked with crisp veggies and house spices. Stir-fried to perfection. |
$4.50 |
| Caribbean Fried Rice An Asian dish with Caribbean flare. This Island staple is sure to hit the spot. |
$3.00 |
| Dhal Puri The Caribbean cousin to Indian naan flat bread. The flat bread is stuffed with a seasoned filling of ground split peas and spices. Dhal Puri can be eaten as is or with any of our meats or curries. |
$5.00 |
| Rice & Peas One of our most authentic Caribbean offerings made with Island spices and a touch of coconut milk. This dish is perfect with any one of our entree items. |
$3.00 |
| Seasonal Mixed Vegetables Fresh sauteed veggies with a hint of garlic and house-blended seasonings. |
$4.00 |
| Steak Fries Idaho potatoes thick-cut and fried crispy. |
$5.00 |
| Steamed Cabbage Thinly sliced, seasoned and steamed with Tropics veggie blend. |
$3.00 |
| Steamed Rice Fluffy, long grain white rice, perfectly cooked. Pairs well with a variety of our dishes. |
$3.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries French cut sweet potatoes flash fried, mildly sweet and crispy. Served with our home made honey-vanilla cream dip… a little different, but a must-try. |
$6.00 |
| Yellow Rice A Spanish Caribbean staple. Extra-long grain rice cooked with traditional Latin spices. Light, fluffy and savory with plenty of flavor. |
$3.00 |
| Fried Sweet Plantains Nice and ripe plantains from the tropics. Fresh fried until sweet and caramelized. A great starter or perfect as a side. |
$6.00 |
| Extra Sauce Add your choice of sauces for .75 each |
$0.00 |
| Dhal | $2.78 |
| Roti | $4.00 |
| Beverages | |
| Coca Cola Beverages Choose from a selection of fountain beverages. |
$2.50 |
| Tom Boy West Indian Beverages Choose from a selection of Tom Boy West Indian Beverages. |
$2.00 |
| Bottled Water | $2.00 |
| Passion Fruit Juice | $3.00 |
| Pineapple Fruit Juice | $3.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Tiramisu Cake | $5.50 |
| Dulce Leche Cake | $5.50 |
| Seafood Thursday | A La Carte | |
| Crispy Crab Stuffed Shrimp | $14.99 |
| Fish & Chips | $8.99 |
| Fish Sandwich | $9.00 |
| Fried Red Snapper | $14.99 |
| Hand Battered Fried Shrimp | $10.00 |
| Jerk Red Snapper | $15.99 |
| Peel & Eat Shrimp | $8.99 |
| Crab Cake Sandwich | $11.99 |
| Seafood Thursday | Appetizer | |
| Calamari | $13.00 |
| Popcorn Shrimp | $10.00 |
| Seafood Thursday | Platters | |
| Crab Cake Platter Includes 2 sides. |
$13.99 |
| Crab Cake Sandwich Platter Includes 2 sides. |
$15.99 |
| Fried Red Snapper Platter Includes 2 sides. |
$17.99 |
| Hand Battered Fried Shrimp Platter Includes 2 sides. |
$13.99 |
| Jerk Red Snapper Platter Includes 2 sides. |
$18.99 |
| Seafood Thursday | Sides | |
| Caribbean Fried Rice | $2.00 |
| Chowmein Noodles | $2.00 |
| Mac & Cheese | $2.00 |
| Rice & Peas | $2.00 |
| Yellow Rice | $2.00 |
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Contact Tropics Restaurant & Bar
Address: 201 S Brandywine Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307
Phone: (518) 372-2025
Website: http://www.tropicsrestaurantandbar.com/
Hours
| Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11AM–2AM |
| Saturday | 11AM–2AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
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