Tropical Paradise Restaurant Info
Amenities
From the business
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Identifies as Black-owned
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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No-contact delivery
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Live music
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Sports
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
Other
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Identifies as Black-owned
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best KPortal Reviews
This place surprised me. We went for lunch to try it out, which was really good! Everything was so fresh and tasty! The waitress was so kind and friendly. I had chicken roti, and it was huge!! It's very affordable and I definitely will return.
Genuinely the BEST Jamaican food I’ve had. We had the pleasure of enjoying the jerk chicken patty, stew chicken, oxtail, and jerk chicken. All were mouth-watering. The jerk sauce was so impressive! Flavorful with the perfect amount of spicy. The family that runs the business is so kind and they make it clear that they care about the customer and the quality of their food/service. This experience has really stood out for me! Do yourself a favor and come enjoy many meals here!
I wanted to add better photos but we had eaten so much before we started writing the review.
The lemon and cinnamon cake are to die for!
We were greeted nicely by a worker as we entered. This was a Caribbean Restaurant. There was a hot line with a variety of food from chicken, fish and goat. I had the curry goat and it was delicious. The sauce just made my mouth water. We also had the stewed chicken in a red sauce. It also was very tasty. Both dishes were scrumptious. We met the worker JoAnn and she was very pleasant.
Excellent food and service here. We tried the beef patties, curry chicken combo and jerk chicken plate. They were all delicious and substantial and well presented. The waitress was pleasant and efficient. The bathrooms were clean and modern as well. They are in the process of doing some partial remodeling, which I'm sure will improve the ambience.... A little hidden gem in the South Semoran area, definitely worth a visit.
Delicious, authentic Caribbean food and LOTS of it!
My daughter and I stopped in for dinner here on a Tuesday night in March of 2023 around 6:45pm. It was not crowded and we were greeted with a warm welcome. The menu boards weren't working, so she told us all of our options and they all sounded great.
My daughter went with the curry chicken, cabbage, sweet potatoes and yellow rice. I opted for the ox tails with brown rice, sweet potatoes and plantains. We both had PLENTY to eat and had leftovers to take home.
We really did enjoy all of the food and felt like it came straight from Jamaica.
The interior is spacious with plenty of seating, so this would be a great spot to bring a hungry group of friends.
Definitely give them a shot if you're looking for authentic Caribbean fare or if you're just looking to try a local spot that's a little different.
To start off, my mother is guyanese, and my father is Trinidadian. The food was probably the most mediocre Jamaican food I've ever ordered. The brown stew chicken looked more like baked chicken in brown sauce, the curry goat was chewy, and the sauce was very light. The jerk chicken was mild at best. The food isn't bad, nor is the portion, but if this is your first time eating Jamaican food, do not think this is the standard. Prices aren't bad. $11.99 for chicken meals which consist of chicken, rice, a side and plantain. Goat cost $15.99 with same extras and oxtail is a bit more but I couldn't get the price because prices aren't listed anywhere in the store nor online.
A Disappointing Night at Tropical Paradise Restaurant
Tropical Paradise Restaurant boasts a clean and well-maintained ambiance, making it a beautiful spot with an incredible nightlife energy. However, our experience was soured by the repeated absence of alcohol in our mixed drinks and confusing service for an empty restaurant.
The pineapple cocktail was the featured drink for the night. It was pure pineapple juice with no trace of alcohol. Others noted the lack of alcohol in their drinks at our table. The server was missing for extended periods, and our drinks took forever to arrive. At one point, I had to go to the front bar myself to order, and I eventually received more pure pineapple juice, instead of the featured mixed alcohol drink as advertised for that night.
Instead of providing a single tab, we were given individual checks repeatedly, after every single drink order. This inconvenient practice forced us to address the issue with the owner. Some were charged $12 for a bottle of domestic beer, despite the menu showing a lesser price. We were also charged credit card transaction fees on every single check, even when paying by debit. This unnecessary hassle contributed to an overall disappointing experience that missed the mark on multiple levels.
While the appetizers were delicious, it was frustrating to receive only three plates and napkins, making it impossible to share the food comfortably. Finding the server was a mission, compounding our frustration trying to get more utensils and plates.
Furthermore, when attempting to order food to go, the server repeatedly insisted that the kitchen closed at 8 PM, despite the owners' assurance that the kitchen remained open all night to accommodate the evening's show. This conflicting information only added to the confusion and frustration we experienced throughout the evening.
We ordered the Oxtail to go, which my wife found enjoyable. However, the question remains: would we return to Tropical Paradise Restaurant? Probably not. I'm not here to slam the restaurant but rather to explain our efforts to correct the experience was missed. Our group gave them chance after chance while on site to do so, but it just made everything not so tropical.
Owner is super kind. Food was delicious. Great vibe and people!
Quick Facts About Tropical Paradise Restaurant
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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