Tropics Restaurant

Tropics Restaurant The Tropics Restaurant and Bar is located in Winthrop Harbor, IL, within North Point Marina – the largest marina on the Great Lakes.
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When you visit the restaurant you’ll be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy great food while overlooking the Marina and Lake Michigan. Our beautiful outdoor patio overlooks North Point Marina and lake Michigan. It’s perfect for a lovely night with friends and family. Or if you have a wedding, event, or other party you’d like to celebrate in style. We can seat up to 120 people for private parties an

d banquets. In addition to our restaurant, bar, and banquets, we also offer catering. So let us bring your favorite Tropics dishes to your next event, corporate luncheon, or backyard party. And let’s not forget our onsite game room for the kids, video gaming machines for 21+, or our ship store where you can purchase souvenirs.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE TROPICS!Seriously… WHERE has the summer gone?! 😭☀️ We are definitely NOT ready for it to be ove...
08/31/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE TROPICS!

Seriously… WHERE has the summer gone?! 😭☀️ We are definitely NOT ready for it to be over yet, so we’re going to make the most of this long weekend! 🌊🍻

We can’t wait to celebrate Labor Day Weekend with all of you at The Tropics! ❤️🤍💙

⏰ THIS WEEK’S HOURS:
🌴 Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM
🌴 Thursday–Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM
🇺🇸 Labor Day Monday | 11:30 AM–7 PM

🎶 LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY! 🎶
If you didn’t catch John-Michael Music the last time he played at The Tropics, you NEED to be here this Sunday! He absolutely killed it, and we can’t wait to have him back!
🎤 John-Michael Music | 5–8 PM
☀️ Playing LIVE on the patio!

Come enjoy one last big summer weekend with us—great food, cold drinks, lakeside views and live music! 🌴🍹🌊

📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600

Summer isn’t over until we say it is! 😉🌴

08/30/2026

🌧️ CLOSING AT 6 PM TONIGHT 🌧️

Due to the rainy weather, The Tropics will be closing at 6 PM tonight.

But there’s still time! 🌴🍔 Stop in and grab your Tropics favorites before we close — dine in or take it to go!

Thanks for understanding, and we hope to see you before 6! ❤️

🚗Parking Notice: Our main parking lot may fill up quickly due to a private party on the deck. If the main lot is full, p...
08/29/2026

🚗Parking Notice: Our main parking lot may fill up quickly due to a private party on the deck. If the main lot is full, please park in our side lot along the Skipper Buds storage building or in the lot directly across from the restaurant entrance. There’s plenty of parking available.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE TROPICS!

Come hungry tonight because we’ve got some seriously good specials waiting for you!

🥩 Slow-Roasted Prime Rib — tender, juicy and a Saturday night favorite!

🔥 CHEF’S SPECIAL — 32 OZ. TOMAHAWK STEAK 🔥
A massive 32 oz. Tomahawk, grilled to perfection and served with:
🥔 Garlic mashed potatoes
🥦 Roasted fresh vegetables
🥗 Side salad — make that TWO if you’re sharing!

Perfect for sharing… or take on all 32 ounces yourself! 😏🥩

Trust us when we say the pictures do NOT do this plate justice. It’s absolutely delicious and one you’ve got to see — and taste — for yourself!

Specials available tonight while supplies last.

🌴 Come hungry. Grab a drink. Enjoy the marina views. It’s Saturday at The Tropics!

📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600

🍷 FRIDAY AT THE TROPICS! 🍷It’s National Red W**e Day, and we can’t think of a better excuse to pour a glass! 🍷🥩 Pair you...
08/28/2026

🍷 FRIDAY AT THE TROPICS! 🍷

It’s National Red W**e Day, and we can’t think of a better excuse to pour a glass! 🍷

🥩 Pair your favorite red with a juicy Delmonico Steak or our delicious Ribeye Sandwich — now that’s a great meal!

🔥 Friday Special: Fall-off-the-bone BBQ Ribs starting at 5 PM until sold out!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT
S2 – Scott & Sara | 6–9 PM

Great food, a glass of red, live music and a beautiful night by the marina. Come spend your Friday with us! 🌊🍷🎶

📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600
🥡 To-go orders available!

IT’S NATIONAL BURGER DAY! 🍔Beautiful weather, cold drinks, burgers, and live music at The Tropics today! ☀️🌴Celebrate wi...
08/27/2026

IT’S NATIONAL BURGER DAY! 🍔

Beautiful weather, cold drinks, burgers, and live music at The Tropics today! ☀️🌴

Celebrate with a burger made your way — cheese or no cheese, plus add-ons like bacon, grilled onions, or mushrooms. Or try one of our specialty favorites, the Cicero or the Spicy Guido! 🔥🍔

🎶 Magneen will be rocking the patio from 6–9 PM!

Come enjoy this gorgeous weather, lakeside views of North Point Marina, great food, and live music!

📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600 — To-go orders available!

08/26/2026

The Tropics will be closing at 7 PM tonight.

Thanks for understanding, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

GORGEOUS WEATHER + LIVE MUSIC + WEEKEND SPECIALS!It’s looking like a beautiful rest of the week and weekend, so make pla...
08/25/2026

GORGEOUS WEATHER + LIVE MUSIC + WEEKEND SPECIALS!

It’s looking like a beautiful rest of the week and weekend, so make plans to spend some of it lakeside at The Tropics! 🍹🌊 Grab lunch, enjoy a cold drink, and stick around for some great live music on the patio.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Thursday: Magneen | 6–9 PM
🎤 Friday: S2 – Scott & Sara | 6–9 PM

🔥 WEEKEND SPECIALS — after 5 PM until sold out!
🍖 Friday: Fall-off-the-bone BBQ Ribs
🥩 Saturday: Tender, slow-roasted Prime Rib + BBQ Ribs

Summer is flying by, so soak up these beautiful days while you can. Good food, cold drinks, live music and that North Point Marina view… there’s no better place to be! 🌴☀️🍹

📍 The Tropics Restaurant
301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600
🥡 To-go orders available!

Escape to the Tropics — No Passport Needed! 🌴

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE TROPICS!Come spend your Sunday lakeside with great food, cold drinks & LIVE MUSIC! 🍹🌊🔥 Sunday Speci...
08/23/2026

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE TROPICS!
Come spend your Sunday lakeside with great food, cold drinks & LIVE MUSIC! 🍹🌊

🔥 Sunday Specials — until sold out:
🥩 Prime Rib Bombers
🍖 Fall-Off-the-Bone BBQ Ribs

🎹 Stu the Piano Guy is back on the patio from 2–5 PM! If you haven’t caught Stu yet, you’re missing out! Grab a table, order your favorite Tropics drink and enjoy an afternoon of music overlooking the marina. 🎶

Summer is flying by—soak up every last Sunday Funday while you can! ☀️🍻

📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600
🥡 To-go orders available!

SATURDAY AT THE TROPICS!It’s looking like PERFECT weather for a lakeside lunch! 😎🌊 Grab your crew, soak up the sunshine,...
08/22/2026

SATURDAY AT THE TROPICS!
It’s looking like PERFECT weather for a lakeside lunch! 😎🌊 Grab your crew, soak up the sunshine, enjoy the view of North Point Marina, and kick back with great food and a cold drink. 🍹🍔

🔥 TONIGHT’S DINNER SPECIALS starting after 5 PM, while they last:
🍖 Fall-off-the-bone BBQ Ribs
🥩 Tender, slow-roasted Prime Rib

🎶 LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO! 🎶
Peter and The Versatiles | 5–8 PM
Get ready for an evening of Motown favorites by the water! 🎤🎷🎶

Can’t stay? To-go orders are always available! Give us a call and we’ll have it ready for you.

📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600

🌴 Escape to the Tropics — No Passport Needed! 🌴

FRI-YAY AT THE TROPICS! 🍻Why wait until dinner to start the weekend? We’re OPEN AT 11:30 AM, so come hungry and kick off...
08/21/2026

FRI-YAY AT THE TROPICS! 🍻

Why wait until dinner to start the weekend? We’re OPEN AT 11:30 AM, so come hungry and kick off your Friday with lunch overlooking North Point Marina!

🍽️ Try our mussels in a white w**e garlic sauce topped with parmesan
—or go bold and try them Dave’s way: mussels and calamari sautéed together!
🍔 Burgers, sandwiches, salads & more
🍹 And you can’t go wrong with a homemade Mai Tai served in our souvenir color-changing cup!

🔥 AFTER 5 PM — BBQ RIBS!
Fall-off-the-bone, finger-lickin’ good! One customer recently called them “the best in Lake County!” 👀 We’ll let you be the judge — come give them a try! Available until sold out.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND
Saturday | 5–8 PM — Peter and The Versatiles bringing the Motown hits! 🎤🎶
Sunday | 2–5 PM — Stu the Piano Guy 🎹 If you haven’t seen Stu yet, you’re missing out — he’s AMAZING!

🥡 To-go orders available!
📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600

Start your weekend lakeside at The Tropics! Great food, cold drinks, beautiful views and live local music — what more do you need? 😎

Address

301 N Point Drive
Winthrop Harbor, IL
60096

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11:30am - 7pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm
Sunday 11:30am - 7pm

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