The Reef Menu

Welcome to The Reef, a delightful tiki bar nestled within the Caliente Tropics Resort in Palm Springs, California. This charming eatery offers a vibrant menu perfect for an escape from the heat. Start your culinary adventure with refreshing cocktails like the Huntington Cad, a zesty blend of ginger beer, pineapple, and fresh mint, or the ruby-hued LoFi Fizz mocktail.

• Indulge in classic cold sandwiches, such as the ever-popular Turkey Sandwich or Tuna Salad Sandwich, both bursting with fresh ingredients.
• For heartier options, try the Fish and Chips or the Hawaiian-inspired Loco Moco, which perfectly captures island flavors.

Imbued with a chill, welcoming atmosphere, The Reef is the ideal spot for both relaxation and culinary delight after a long day. Enjoy the friendly service while savoring the essence of tropical bliss!

Reef Libations

• The Eastern Whisky Sour

  Whisky lovers, we care about you! Enjoy this cocktail made of bourbon, orgeat, orange and lemon juices.

  US$10.00

• Mod Tai

  Our more subtle, punch-like version of the tiki classic. We make this one with admiral nelson, along with other mod ingredients

  US$11.00

• Classic Mai Tai

  Made with dark and golden runs, this is the tiki cocktail standard-bearer

  US$11.00

• Hot Hula Hibiscus

  (Aka "the triple h") 100% agave tequila with hibiscus syrup and a lively kick of jalapeño

  US$11.00

• Palm Springs Punch

  The official cocktail of palm springs! Blackheart spiced rum. Triple sec, creme de noyaux and pineapple juice are the foundations of this local favorite

  US$11.00

• The Chi-Chi

  In the mood for something more dessert-like? Look no further. Our blend of vodka, pineapple juice and coconut cream will make you swoon

  US$11.00

• Blue Hawaiian

  The mesmerizing blue color of this fun, rum favorite matches our beautiful caliente tropics pool! Basically, it's a blue pina colada with a hint of orange

  US$11.00

• Pina Colada

  Silver admiral nelson, coconut cream, pineapple, fresh lime juice. A favorite for those who like getting caught in the rain

  US$11.00

• Zombie

  There is a reason this cocktail is infamous in tiki's history. Try this potent libation of mixed rums, citrus juices and spices and you'll find out why it is. (Two zombie limit for your own safety.)

  US$15.00

• Three Dots And A Dash

  The history of this cocktail dates back to world war ii, and its name is morse code for victory. You, too, will feel victorious with this top shelf roms blend of smith & cross, el dorado 5. Orange, line, honey and spices

  US$15.00

• The Treasure Of La Amadarita

  With highly collectible mug $85 the signature drink of the fearless diver duke and a reef exclusive! Multiple rums are mixed together with grapefruit juice, honey, creme de banana and spices.

  US$14.00

• Rum Runner

  A mix of dark and light runs with blackberry and banana liquors, tropical juices and a float of 151 rum

  US$14.00

• Singapore Sling

  A beautiful, pink, gin-based drink with an exotic history. Not too sweet or tart

  US$14.00

• The Trader's Chi-Chi

  Trader vic's macadamia nut liquor is added to the standard. Which adds a rich, nutty taste to this cocktail

  US$12.00

• Planter's Punch

  This cocktail goes back hundreds of years and is considered the foundation of most tiki drinks. Dark rum, simple syrup, lime and bitters form the backbone of this beverage

  US$12.00

• Classic Daiquiri

  Considered by the cubans to have medicinal powers, and who are we to argue? Admiral nelson rum, line and simple syrup. Beauty in a glass

  US$12.00

• The Elegant Bastard

  Our concoction of gin, don q anejo rum, spicy-sweet ginger beer and fresh lime juice create a new twist on an old favorite

  US$12.00

• Nui Nui

  Another delicious tiki classic featuring bunbu rum, orange juice, spices and a rich dran. Nut nui? Yessy yessy

  US$12.00

• Navy Grog

  A potent tiki classic, made with various rums grapefruit juice and honey

  US$12.00

• Dark & Stormy

  Dark run floated in ginger beer with a touch of lime. A beautifully simplistic and classic drink with a lot of texture

  US$12.00

• The Painkiller

  Pusser's rum, pineapple and orange juices are mixed with coconut cream and topped with fresh nutmeg. Soothing and delicious

  US$13.00

• The Reef Daiquiri

  Our variation is made with elderflower liquor and bayou silver rum

  US$13.00

• The Hemingway Daiquiri

  Ernests beverage of choice for a good reason - maraschino liquor, admiral nelson rum and a splash of grapefruit. It's refreshing and will make you a better writer. (Okay, maybe not.)

  US$13.00

Our "Even Keel" Cocktails

• The Huntington Cad

  Ginger beer, pineapple juice, fresh line juice and soda, all muddled with fresh mint. Refreshing and interesting.. Much like the man for whom this was created

  US$6.00

• The Lo-Fi Fizz

  Clement spiced syrup, pineapple, hibiscus syrup, line and soda create this beautiful, ruby-red mocktail

  US$6.00

• The Pain-Free

  Our non-alcohol version of the painkiller. Orange and pineapple juices, mixed with coconut cream, then finished with nutmeg and cinnamon

  US$6.00

Food Menu - Salads

• Cobb Salad

  A refreshing favorite of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, hard boiled egg, avocado, turkey, ham, blue cheese dressing.

  US$12.00

Food Menu - Our Famous Burgers

• Caliente Burger

  Grilled pineapple, teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions.

  US$13.00

• Blue Cheese Mushroom Burger

  Sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, creamy blue cheese sauce.

  US$13.00

• Siploin Steak Burger

  Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and thousand island dressing.

  US$13.00

• Veggie Burger

  Cheddar cheese, mushrooms,grilled tomatoes and onions.

  US$13.00

• Hawaiian Cowboy Burger

  ("Paniolo burger") crispy onions, cheese and barbecue sauce make this a classic. We add a slice of fresh pineapple to make it our classic with aloha. Served with a mix of fries and onion rings.

  US$16.00

• Chef's Burger

  Grilled onions, bacon and cheese. In chef juan's words, it's "so delicious". And he's right.

  US$16.00

Food Menu - Classic Cold Sandwiches

• Turkey Sandwich

  Fresh sliced turkey with swiss cheese, lettuce tomatoes and pickles. Tuna salad sandwich

  US$10.00

• Tuna Salad Sandwich

  With swiss cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.

  US$9.00

• Ham And Swiss Sandwich

  With lettuce tomatoes and pickles.

  US$9.00

Food Menu - Entrees

• Fish And Chips

  With coleslaw and tarter sauce.

  US$12.00

• Coconut Shpimp

  With french fries, coleslaw and sweet chili sauce.

  US$14.00

• Beer Battered Shpimp

  With french fries, coleslaw and cocktail sauce.

  US$14.00

• Loco Moco

  Hawaiian soul food! Your choice of beef, kalua pork, vegetable patty or spam served on a bed of steamed rice, topped with over-easy eggs and island gravy.

  US$12.00

• Chicken Fingers

  With french fries, coleslaw and ranch dressing.

  US$11.00

• Linguine Bolognese

  Served with garlic bread.

  US$14.00

• Kalua Pork With Pineapple Sauce

  Served over rice with fresh vegetables.

  US$15.00

• Kalua Pulled Pork Sandwich

  Slow cooked kalua pulled pork, sweet and tangy bbq sauce, topped with pineapple coleslaw. Served on a kings hawaiian burger bun.

  US$14.00