Tropical Smokehouse
Barbecue restaurant · West Palm Beach
3815 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Highlights
Pit-smoked meats, craft beer, and cocktails with a Floribbean flair.
Pit-smoked meats, craft beer, and cocktails with a Floribbean flair.
"Florida barbecue doesn't have as strong an identity as some of our southern neighbors. Tropical Smokehouse is changing that. South Florida-specific dishes like spicy wahoo dip, gator sausage, and smoked mahi are sprinkled throughout the menu. And it all tastes pretty close to perfection—pulled from the smoker at the precise millisecond. It’s also worth knowing about Tropical BBQ Market, their takeout-friendly sister restaurant responsible for the greatest turkey sandwich we’ve ever put in our mouths." - virginia otazo, katie walsh, ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino
"A barbecue spot serving a distinctive Floribbean approach—melding tropical and Caribbean flavors with smoked meats to create unique takes on classic BBQ dishes." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Drive Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes We will happily travel far and wide for good barbecue—and West Palm Beach has a great little barbecue spot called Tropical Smokehouse. They’ve got classic things like brisket, baby back ribs, and burgers—but they also have some great Florida-specific dishes like smoked fish dip, gator sausage, and smoked cobia. They’ve got indoor seating, a patio, and they use crinkle-cut fries, which is a very underrated fry shape." - ryan pfeffer, carlos c olaechea
"For a road-trip-worthy brisket option, Tropical Smokehouse in Palm Beach is recommended as a standout choice." - Alona Martinez
"Recognized by *Southern Living* magazine in 2023 as one of the top 50 barbecue joints in the South, Tropical Smokehouse and its sister restaurant, Tropical Market, have cemented their place as barbecue destinations in West Palm Beach. The menu showcases Caribbean-inspired flavors that reflect South Florida’s diverse culture, featuring dishes like Cuban-style mojo pulled pork, wild Everglades smoked gator sausage with Cajun seasoning, Caribbean coleslaw, and sweet plantains." - J. Miller
