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Tropix
3814 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
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#68 of 426 restaurants in Oakland
  • Cuisines: American, Cajun & Creole, Caribbean, Latin
  • Average price*: $ 22
  • Neighborhood: East Bay
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating
  • Address: 3814 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
  • Phone:  (510) 653-2444
  • Fax:  (510) 653-2564
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“Creative atmosphere...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 15, 2009

Creative atmosphere. Very very good food. more

“good when you're craving...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 18, 2009

good when you're craving caribbean food. more

“SO-so food. It always...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 2, 2009

SO-so food. It always feels like they are about to go out of business for some reason. A little too dark and dingy for my taste. more

“Excellent Carribean...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 26, 2008

Excellent Carribean Cuisine more

“Love the food and great...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 12, 2008

Love the food and great atmosphere...especially the back patio on a nice day. more

“the cornbread with spicy...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 28, 2008

the cornbread with spicy mango chutney and catfish sandwich. more

“good food.”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 19, 2008

good food. more

“jerk salmon, jerk...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 7, 2008

jerk salmon, jerk chicken, plantains, casear salad w/ Jerk Chicken..I have yet to try the Drunk Chicken more

“I love the plantains...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 15, 2008

I love the plantains here and the salmon croquettes. A little bit pricey for the quality of food but every once in a while I get a real taste for it. more

“Went once many moons...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 7, 2008

Went once many moons ago, it was good...besides there are not that many Jamaican restaurants around. more

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Tropix Address

3814 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Tel: (510) 653-2444 Fax: (510) 653-2564
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.