Tropic on Water

Milwaukee, WI · Jamaican restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Milwaukee
#331
of 1182 restaurants
City Percentile
47%
rating percentile
Address
Tropic on Water, 518 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone
(414) 212-8577
Website
tropicmke.com/?utm_source=google
Status
Closed · Opens 7 PM

Tropic on Water is a restaurant located in Milwaukee, WI. It is one of 1,182 restaurants listed in Milwaukee. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Milwaukee city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Tropic on Water

It's chill vibes and great times at our mature sophisticated lounge in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee! We offer amazing authentic jerk wings, jerk tacos and more! From our Caribbean inspired specialty cocktails to our frozen drinks and mocktails we... More

Hours

Saturday7 PM–2 AM
Sunday5 PM–
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday5 PM–
Friday5 PM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 AnDrea · Dec 2025

We went on a Thursday so it was dead ( which we loved!) but just for a drink and a meal it came up to 50$ plus and that was before the tip🌚😭 and even tho it was only us our server wasn’t really attentive at all:/ I would come back for a drink tho!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tanya Galloway · Jan 2026

Chill vibes with unique & delicious cocktails. The jerk chicken is so tasty. Bartender was so nice and attentive. Glad we found this place after seeing a comedy show at Riverside Theater.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tashemia Dean · Jun 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tropic Lounge has truly been a gem in my sobriety journey. When I first made the decision to stop drinking, I was nervous about how I’d still be able to enjoy a night out. Tropic Lounge was one of the first places that offered nonalcoholic options that didn’t feel like an afterthought and the presentation was everything! It made me realize that sobriety doesn’t have to mean lack, and that I could still enjoy myself socially without pressure. The staff here is always respectful and treats you like family. I even held my very first Sober event at Tropic Lounge because of how inclusive and welcoming the environment is. Now, let’s talk about the food—the jerk wings are absolutely delicious, especially with that flavorful jerk sauce. I dip my fries and even my Jamaican beef patty in th

★★★★★ 5.0 Brittany Doria · Jan 2026

First time here on a Friday night. The bar tender went above and beyond. Even though it was getting busy fast he still took care of us! Much appreciated. Hooka was good. Music was good. Good vibes.

★★★★★ 5.0 Angelo Goudy (Smoothcool) · Jul 2025

One of a kind, please make sure if your ever in the city of Milwaukee you stop by Tropic on Water. Service is amazing, food is amazing atmosphere is amazing, and music is amazing, just ONE DAM AMAZING PLACE!!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Black Owned ✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Live Music ✓ Sports ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer

Services

Jamaican restaurantBarCaribbean restaurantChicken wings restaurantCocktail barHookah barLounge barRestaurantSeafood restaurant

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