FAQs
Do you take reservations?
Tropical Smokehouse does not take reservations. Guests seat themselves on a first-come first-served basis. We do run a wait during the high season from time to time. We are still able to seat larger parties (5-10 People) within a very reasonable amount of time. We kindly ask that you do not call us, email us, or pressure our team to take a reservation.
Do you have waiters at Tropical?
We are a Limited Service Restaurant. We do not have waiters or take food orders at the Table. Guests can order with our Cashier or use the QR Code on the table to order with a smart phone. Our Bar is Full Service.
Are we a Dog friendly restaurant?
The short answer is no. The Florida Department of Health does not allow us to permit entrance to any pets indoors or outdoors. Service Dogs are not considered pets.
ESA’s and Service Dogs are not the same thing. Please leave non-service dogs at home.
Do you have Happy Hour?
Happy Hour is offered daily from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Single Burgers are $5 at our Bar Only. We offer a wide variety of drink specials as well.
We do not extend happy hour discounts to the Dining Area or Take Out.
Do you have Outdoor Dining?
We certainly do. Tropical Smokehouse has 3 Large Tables on our Patio, plus an additional 4 Seats at our outside counter.
Do you take Large Groups?
Yes. In the true spirit of BBQ, we are setup to easily accommodate larger groups without prior notice.
Do you Cater?
Yes. Catering can be ordered directly on our Home Page through EZ Cater.
Do you do Buy Outs?
We do not wish to do buy outs of the restaurant at this time.
Do you have Valet Parking?
No we do not. We have 25 Parking Spaces on site and Public Parking all around us.
Do you offer Military Discounts?
We offer a 10% Discount for each of the following: Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighter, and City Officials.
Do you offer a Kid’s Menu?
Yes! Kid’s meals (11 or younger) are $8-$9 for a Burger or BBQ Plate.
Issues with an existing order?
Email us at hello@eattropical.com
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start. - Anthony Bourdain
Florida BBQ
Staying true to form, our BBQ is about the three things that transcend all barbecue boundaries. Simple ingredients, patient preparation, and people gathering.
Proud of what makes us different, our take on barbecue is an exploration of ingredients and cultures that have added to 500 years of fusion here in the Sunshine State. From the earliest inhabitants, first explorers, our initial immigrants and today's modern cities we draw inspiration. Florida’s barbecue identity is as storied and perhaps more bonafide than any other state. Our indigenous tribes pioneered the art of slow smoking. Hernando de Soto landed in what is St. Augustine, bringing with him the first pigs in the New World. Barbacoa, or Barbecue was common practice here in the southernmost state before places like Kansas, Tennessee and North Carolina were even born! Today, we celebrate our heritage in a style all of our own, crafting the next chapter of Florida’s barbecue story.
We take cues from our surroundings. We tell stories. We take our time. While watching the clouds float by.
