Escape To The Tropics
The Tropics opened yesterday at 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. in Kettering. As Dayton's newest nightspot celebrated its opening day, locals flocked out in droves to sample the classy new neighborhood cuisine of experienced Dayton restaurateurs.
Escape To The Tropics
As Dayton's newest nightspot celebrated its opening day, locals flocked out in droves to sample the classy new neighborhood cuisine of experienced Dayton restaurateurs.
The Tropics opened yesterday at 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. in Kettering, a new bar and restaurant serving refined American cuisine. Replacing the Pavilion Grille which closed earlier this year, The Tropics sits across the Fraze Pavilion, the only restaurant and bar in walking distance of the hot concert spot.
In doing so, it brings a refined, classy menu that will appeal to concertgoers of just about any stripe.
A name like "The Tropics" might evoke thoughts of a tawdry bamboo-and-grass abundant interior, but make no mistake, this restaurant has all the taste of a classy upscale concept, with a neat and low-lit concept that does nothing to diminish the beautiful view of the pavilion and surrounding community.
The food is outstanding as it is creative; the headlining dish is the "Prime Luau House Pork Chop," a 12-ounce prime chop seared and topped with orange rhind and a macadamia sauce. The grill on the pork chop is perfect, the flavors are subtle enough to make it a well-constructed dish. You'll find several other classy items on the menu like this, such as a New York Strip and a number of burgers and sandwiches.
Also on the menu are a number of seafood specialities, headlined by an almond salmon dish; a pan fried fresh salmon steak with toasted almonds and an Amandine sauce, it's a real appreciation for the delicacy of the salmon, and I'd say it's a great lighter cuisine with delicious flavors.
The side dishes can't be discounted either, starting with the house salad; it's mixed with an expert balance of pineapple, feta cheese, red onion, olives and almonds and topped with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing and is light with an almost floral aroma and taste. From a baked sweet potato to wild rice and mixed vegetables, the side dishes are creative and delicious. You won't have any trouble finding something to eat that you'll enjoy.
The Tropics is off to a very fresh start; with a wide open interior bar and a very inviting porch, it's got a great atmosphere, which is only improved by the professionalism and the passion in the staff. Look forward to making this place a regular stop in your summer nights out.
