The Tropics opened November 18, 1954. At one point it suffered a fire which gutted the interior. It was re-opened soon afterward.
At some point it was known as Georgie Rudin's Tropics -- at least as early as 1960 when Barney West was contracted to carve 4 large tikis for the establishment.
Cantonese and American food was served, and tropical drinks were served in tiki mugs. It was well-known as a live music venue.
The restaurant closed in 1988. A wrecking crew took down the structure later in 1994.