Tropicali: Your New Go-To Destination for Fresh Poke in Big Bear

The bowls may seem smaller than other poke bowls at the beginning but portion of the fish is so much bigger! Service is top notch and they actually make an effort to make their customers happy. View is amazing as well. Worth the wait!

A great spot recommend to us by some friends. Best poke i’ve had and that’s serious. And what a great spot with great staff. Thank you Ian for your great customer service, and your kindness. What a cool guy! And the art in this spot is so beautiful, was happy to see the “4 u”ifykyk! This spot deserves a great rating! I think it can be pretty busy so come when you’re ready to spend some time with good friends or family! I ordered the Mermaid Milk alcoholic drink and the Pele mild bowl, not too spicy!

Atmosphere/ambiance is sooo fun! All staff were fun, energetic and very kind! The food was great!! My husband got the Paniolo beef Barbacoa bowl, I got the Pele mild ahi tuna bowl, added cilantro and crunchy bits .. sooo good! Both soo good depending on if youre looking for a warm or fresh type meal. P.S you can order drinks at the first counter if you want to enjoy your wait in the well deserved long-ish line. Will absolutely be coming here on our next Big Bear trip !

Amazing! So fun, so kitschy. If you love anything tiki, you will appreciate this gem in Big Bear. It gets crowded quick on a weekend (summertime visit for us). We had to come back another day before opening time and were the first in line. Super friendly staff, self-order kiosks. The best poke bowl I have had (Tahiti Bowl), not exaggerating —so fresh, perfectly balanced sauce, perfect sized portion, simple overall in presentation and ingredients but sooo good (granted, I’m not a poke bowl connoisseur! But I know fresh and well-balanced!). We ordered a pork bowl (can’t remember the name, pulled pork and pineapple), also tasty. Also had the Island Style waffle and it was delicious, not too sweet, the nutty coconut amaretto flavors went so well together. Husband loved the beer he got (from Maui Brewing Co, one of their IPAs) and I enjoyed their pina colada smoothie. Must go here when in Big Bear! Not one negative aspect. Plus: they are dog friendly and have a great outdoor balcony with view of the lake.

ABSOLUTELY worth the wait! Don’t let the line scare you and the staff were all very pleasant They took the time to stop by while in line to carry a conversation. Food was as fresh as it gets and the drinks were amazing. Decor and atmosphere were great! Will absolutely be back when in Big Bear

This place is so cool! From the giant shark head entrance to the tiki-ish themed decor inside. There's also outdoor seating with a gorgeous view. They have a bunch of poke bowls to choose from and I overheard one of the servers talking about the Krakatoa bowl, so I got that one. Seriously, it's one of the best poke bowls I've ever had in my life. 10/10 would recommend. You can tell the employees have a good time during their shifts lol they announce orders over an intercom system and if you know, you know. If not, you'll just have to check it out for yourself I've favorited this place on my Google maps so every time I come to Big Bear I can visit. It's that good.

Hidden gem up in Big Bear lake, awesome tiki style restaurant. We didn’t eat however the cocktails and environment were really good. They have an outside seating area that overlooks the lake , great for people watching.

Outside to inside is unique and tropical paradise with food & drinks that are SUPERB!!!! You will enjoy walking through the great white (or megalodon) shark mouth!!! We arrived when there was still snow on the ground and inside was warm and welcoming! Jerk Chicken to poke type bowels was all tasty and delicious! Drinks tasted as good as they looked. We will be back! Fun spot for all.