Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar – New York

Went to try out their $ 38 price fixe menu (dinner) for restaurant week. My appetizer was Fried Green Tomatoes, main course was the Parmesan Crusted Sanibel Chicken and Key Lime Pie for dessert. I didn’t find the fried green tomatoes particularly tasty however the rest of the food was very good. The staff and our server were great. I’m glad that I gave this restaurant a try.

The aesthetic of the Resteraunt is nice. The service excellent. The snapper is terrible… Pass!

I always wanted to eat here as I like Hawaiian food (coconuts, macadamia nuts, pineapples). The waiter was helpful in choosing gluten-​free items and I really appreciate that they have a gluten-​sensitive menu:
Virgin piña colada on the rock: pineapple juice layered with coconut cream.
Cauliflower-​chive mash: I couldn’t tell the difference between a cauliflower or a potato mash. It tasted just like a potato mash. I wonder if there was any potato in it. Overall, it was deliciously creamy and savory.
Blackened fish tacos: Made of bibb lettuce «tortillas», tomato relish, chipotle aioli, asian slaw, lime sour cream. There was a side of soft plantains in a sweet yogurt sauce with pineapple and toasted coconut flakes. The fish was a little fishy, but the sauces ended up covering it. The chipotle aioli added spiciness to it. The plantains and the yogurt sauce tasted like a dessert, which was really nice because I didn’t ordered any dessert.
There was a green lacewing on the side of the plate. It looked like a garnish, themed with the green lettuce, green lime, but I didn’t ate it. :P I was simply intrigued by its bright green color. I kept looking at it while eating my delicious meal, but it’s wasn’t moving at all. It appears to be a light meal but these two dishes were quite filling.

Excellent! Best item on the menu hands down are the ahi tuna tacos… I could probably eat two orders by myself! I also tried their tiger shrimp pasta and it was great. What made the pasta dish unique wastage macadamia nuts. Definitely a great place for dinner & drinks (their sangria is amazing too).

Very expensive for the quality of food, but I guess you’re paying for the location. I would not come back.
The coconut shrimp ($ 23) came with about 8 – 10 pieces. It just tasted like fried shrimp. The tuna tacos ($ 15 for four) were overly sauced and the shell was bland. The scallop sliders ($ 31 for two) were ok, but I would rather have scallops without bread overpowering it. The ribs ($ 31) were super salty and saucy. The tiger pasta ($ 29) was very average. Same for the steak salad ($ 19.50). And the crème brûlée in a pineapple ($ 10) looked better than it tasted.

The location makes it difficult to determine where the restaurant actually is, because you have to go through the bar. If you aren’t a regular Tommy Bahama fan, you might not make the connection. We were sat at 4:45pm, so we were given a lunch menu and told that we could only order from that… so we had drinks and waited for the 5pm hour to hit so we could order dinner… weird!
The food quality was fantastic, and the service was great… for a tourist restaurant, I was quite pleased with the experience!

Definitely overpriced for mediocre-​quality food. Nevertheless, I’m rating 3 stars for its fun, tropical ambiance and the spacious/​speakeasy dining area available on the 2^nd floor. Plus, cocktail was good.
Came for a weekday dinner. Contrary to the 1^st floor bar area which was fully packed in the early evening, the 2^nd floor dining area was mostly empty, which was quite surprising. We tried several appetizer dishes instead of ordering main dishes. Coconut shrimp, fried calamari, ceviche, ahi tuna tacos and crab cakes (wow, didn’t recognize we ate that much…) BUT nothing was memorable… I liked the martini with pineapple though. It really made me feel like relaxing on the Hawaiian beach!
Would recommend if you want to escape from foggy and rainy winter (particularly this year’s) and sit at the Hawaiian-​beach-​like bar enjoying a glass of coconut martini. For lunch or dinner? Mehh…

I had my firm holiday party here and it was great!!! Such an awesome venue. Food was bar food with a tropical twist. They served a Mai Thai and had a mojito bar but also had a full open bar including top shelf alcohol. Had a guitar playing acoustic music all night long. Very spacious and lots of comfortable seating. Don’t knock it for a party. It will not disappoint.

Happy hour at the bar only 4−6pm
Cocktails, martinis, & wines were around $ 7 – 8 while draft beers were $ 5 and well drinks were on special too
For HH They also have a small plates menu that is discounted from the normal menu
—Blackened fish taco: Comes with 2 but you can add one so its easier to share with 3 ppl! Nothing special a lot of sauce
—duo dips: Yum perfect for sharing! Comes with a chunky avocado dip & a spicy pub cheese dip
—cruzan citrus mojito: SO tasty I questioned if I could taste any alcohol, citrus fresh!
—painkiller #2: a bit too sweet for me
Bartender was awesome & so sweet!
NOTE: There’s a bar downstairs and another more quiet one upstairs!

What a nice surprise this place was. Tough to find really good restaurants in midtown that aren’t outrageous. Lovely atmosphere, good service, delicious drinks and food – it’s a perfect lunch spot.
Highlights of our meal:
Egg Nog martini
Pineapple Paradiso Mojito
smoked bacon crostini
coconut shrimp
ahi tuna tacos
crab & avocado salad
grilled chicken sandwich (sounds like the boring order, but it was so outstanding)

I had to stop by after I discovered they had a Coconut Eggnog Martini. I’ve eaten at this place once last summer and was pleasantly surprised by how great the food and drinks were. It’s odd to think that the store has a restaurant linked to it.
I really enjoyed the martini and they also had a great happy hour menu with plenty of cocktails and small bites.
I will return soon

Although the ambiance was relaxed and lovely, the food and service was terrible. I celebrated my birthday here with a group of 16 people. Not a single person was satisfied with their meal.
I would not recommend ordering steak. Two of my friends had to send back their steaks because they were cold. They also mixed up three orders. So, people were upset when they received the wrong steak cut or doneness.
Ahi Tuna Tacos– They were okay, but the taco shells were a bit stale. ($ 14)
Tiger Shrimp Pasta– It was not fresh at all. The shrimp and pasta were stale and flavorless. Very unappetizing. ($ 28)
Pineapple Crème Brûlée– I was looking forward to this the most. Although it did look exquisite, there was nothing special about the taste. ($ 10)
Malted Chocolate Pie– It was unbelievably sweet. I felt like I swallowed a spoonful of sugar. ($ 11)

Tommy Bahama is the perfect place for a midtown lunch (especially in the dead of winter, when you want to escape the cold city and feel like you are on a tropical island).
My go to lunch option is the tuna burger, but everything I’ve had here has been pretty yummy.
Reservations at lunch time during the week are a must! The place fills up quickly, and there is often a wait.
The staff is extremely nice, and you can dine and dash in under an hour. The only real drawback are the midtown prices.

I’ve been to quite a few of the TB restaurants and this one is just as good as the others. It’s quite refreshing to see the island living oasis in the heart of Manhattan.
Not on the menu as a side but I always request a side of plantains with their crazy good coconut sauce. It’s so tasty!
Jerk pork tenderloin much better than the ribs. Kona ribeye is also delicious. Between the codfish and the snapper, go with the codfish.
Finally, save room for dessert. Pineapple crème brûlée and the butters rich pudding ate tasty.
Service is the only reason I couldn’t give the restaurant a 5 star review. I ate there 3x in 2 weeks and service was up & down.

A very nice haven above Fifth Avenue for a casual, upscale lunch in the city. The menu evokes island themes, from Hawaii to the Caribbean, and all of the dishes our party of five ordered looked wonderful and were given a hearty thumbs-​up.
I started off with a Rumhattan, which is exactly what it sounds like — a Manhattan made with rum instead of bourbon. Surprisingly smooth, definitely a winner.
As for me, I had the filet mignon salad, featuring a very nice cut of beef, some roasted potatoes, and a nicely dressed salad — it was right up there amongst the best steak salads I’ve had. For dessert, I was seduced by the butterscotch pudding with a chocolate ganache, caramel, and a white chocolate mousse. It was light, it was airy, it was delicious! In the pics I’ve posted, you’ll also see the chocolate mousse with an Oreo crust, with five of us grabbing spoons to taste a wonderfully smooth, balanced dessert.
The setting is quite comfortable, with a nice island décor, and our server Teddy was top-​notch, making sure we were well taken care of during our mid-​afternoon lunch. While I generally try to avoid the hustle-​bustle of Midtown, Tommy Bahama provides a nice meeting place when you’re trying to find something central.
I’m not quite sure I’ve walked-​off that butterscotch dessert yet… and that’s okay!

I was going to be nice and give them two stars… but then I realized wait a minute… the food nor the desserts were good… let alone the service so never mind. Plus the dishes are way over-​priced for what you really get in terms of quality.
My cousin chose this place for her birthday, and when we had arrived, we were standing by the hostess desk with no sight of the hostess to seat us to our table until I said something out loud and what do you know… she popped up from the table across the host desk. So she was sitting there the whole time but some how didn’t notice us standing there for a few minutes? Then the whole night I had to wave down the waitress to ask for the proper amount of plates, cups, and utensils that were not given to half of the party. Also had to ask the waitress myself for the free bread baskets that she was suppose to give us in the beginning before everyone was already half way through their appetizers. After that, our waitress kept passing the wrong dishes to the wrong people. My steak ended up at the other end of the table to my friend who had already cut into my steak and ate it… Thank god I know the difference between my steaks unlike my friend and luckily I didn’t mind and just swapped the plate instead of requesting for a new one. It must of been her first day or something for the ditzy service.
COFFEE CRUSTED RIBEYE $ 39 — After reading numerous good reviews, this sounded the safest where they don’t really fuck up on. Unfortunately, the steak was severely under seasoned… and not cooked perfectly like how other reviews stated. My friend had to send her steak back not once, but TWICE. She wanted it medium… and the first time was too well-​done… the second time… it was practically RARE… third time was the charm. My steak which I asked for medium rare was cooked a little more on the rare side. So i tried eating it anyways until I gave up half way through because the quality of the steak itself was too chewy.
AHI TUNA TACOS — I’ve had plenty of way better tuna poke tacos. The wonton taco shells from here were stale… and the amount of tuna they give you are really skimpy compared to many other restaurants I’ve had it in. This was my brother’s appetizer that I picked off of him, and him and his girlfriend weren’t happy with it.
TIGER SHRIMP PASTA $ 29 — holy moly $ 29 ?! You can go to more authentic italian cuisines in the city for pasta that taste 3x better and cost no more than $ 24. Only really high end places would charge this much for a tiger shrimp pasta dish… except it’ll taste of quality. My friend took two bites and completely stopped eating and ended up passing it around the table. I took a bite and understood how he felt.
Honestly a party of 16 people, and not one single person enjoyed their entrée. So if you must and you round up here, I think the only one worth your money to order would be the $ 16 ahi poke napoleon appetizer; dressed lightly with plenty of tuna chunks, the scallop slider; looked like it had a good amount of scallop in decent size for 3 slider patties, the caribbean rubbed mahi mahi; that my brother ordered and said tasted so much better than our steak which was true… it was cooked very well. Even the calamari’s siracha aioli sauce was unappetizing, it tasted pretty much like a thick glob of mayo. As for desserts? NONE of it was good… and I ALWAYS look forward to desserts. The butterscotch pudding was overly sweet, the crème brûlée was in a pineapple shell that makes for a really picture worthy presentation but it wasn’t custards but more of a incomplete vanilla pudding, and the piña colada cake was everyone’s least favorite. Everyone ended up forking $ 70 – 80, including myself who did not even order any alcoholic beverages. I have no clue how this place holds 4 stars.

Girlfriend had a $ 20 coupon, so we decided to check out Tommy Bahama’s on a rainy Sunday.
Place was spotless upon arrival. Walked upstairs and were greeted and seated immediately (had a reservation but there was no wait). Server came by (Jarred, off the check), was friendly and cool, told us about the cocktails. Ultimately we settled on Ommegang Wittes, and a Jim Beam neat for myself. Beer came out cold and delicious.
Started with the ceviche; really good. Nice touch with the cinnamon on the plantain chips. I ordered the BBQ ribs and my girl had the lobster hero.
Entrees arrive. Ribs are spot on! I’m from Texas and these are damn good ribs. A perfect amount of crunch on the outside and the sauce was the perfect mix of sweet with tangy and spicy. Also tried my lady’s hero and it was fantastic. Roll was buttery. Mmmm…
Stuffed ourselves and did dessert anyway. Pineapple crème brûlée and piña colada cake. Decadent. Destroyed all.
Loved the vibe and the music, very chill and very clean atmosphere. Yeah, it’s a chain, but it’s a nice one and in NYC, you often get much better service at an upscale corporate venue than you will at your typical Manhattan snob-​fest. Great food and service, would come back. Definitely want to check out the bar area.

Great place for happy hour! Just imagine sipping on tropical cocktails with a live band… such a relaxing island ambience. Did I mention they have good potent drinks also?! All of this situated right in the middle of midtown Manhattan. We started off with:
AHI TUNA TACOS — Poké sashimi with slaw held up by fried wonton shells and topped off with wasabi aioli. Delightful & scrumptious!
AHI POKE NAPOLEAN –A guacamole and ahi poke dip accompanied with crispy flatbreads. Every scoop had chunks of fresh tuna and guacamole, a flavorsome mixture when combined. We devoured it all within seconds.
CRAB BISQUE — This crab bisque stole the show. It was brothy, creamy AND loaded with crabmeat. The bisque had a great depth of flavor. This appetizer alone would be worth 5 stars!
CRAB CAKES — Crab cakes were never really my thing even though I love crabs. It tasted like pasteurized crab meat coated with a gigantic layer of bread crumbs. Meh.
KONA COFFEE CRUSTED STEAK — It was missing the crunchy crust factor and I wasn’t able to taste the slightest hint of coffee in there. Overall, a decently flavored steak cooked to my liking.
BBQ RIBS — The ribs weren’t dried out but not as tender as I would have liked. Also, it was not smoked long enough and the sauce seemed to be missing.
PINEAPPLE CRÈME BRULEE — Had a great presentation but I was disappointed with this dessert. The crème brulee just tasted like plain egg custard that was placed in a carved pineapple.
Overall, we had a pleasant dining experience here and our waiter was courteous from beginning to end. I felt the prices are a bit high for the quality of the food. The entrees ranged from $ 30+. I would come back only for their cocktails and appetizers next time. Take advantage of their happy hour from 4−7pm!

Came here with a few friends for dinner around Grand Central. The restaurant is actually right above the Tommy Bahamas store! There might be another entrance but we went through the store to get in and ended up in the back entrance. After walking through the restaurant to get to the front, we were seated. I loved the seat because it was actually a bench with the softest pillows! We had:
Appetizers (split a lot of these):
*free bread — fresh out of the oven and delicious! The butter also had cinnamon and ginger, which was interesting
*World Famous Coconut Shrimp w/​papaya/​mango chutney and slaw
*Ahi Tuna Tacos w/​slaw — I LOVE ahi tuna especially in Hawaii. These were decent but I felt that I’ve had much better.
*Coconut Crusted Crab Cakes w/​slaw
*Short Rib Sliders w/​slaw and crispy onions — the short ribs melted in my mouth mmmmm
Entrée:
* Oven Roasted Massachusetts Cod — my friend visiting from MA ordered this.
Our waiter was really friendly and kept complimenting our orders! Great atmosphere — made me feel like I was back in Hawaii (I love Hawaii). Didn’t try any drinks but our waiter said all they’re all craft cocktails. Would recommend as a cool place to check out (how many clothing brands have their own restaurant on the floor right above?!) or to dine at if you miss the tropics and want to pretend you are there again but not as a place to frequent since it’s a bit pricey.

I walk into a darkly lit bar. Then, in the distance, I heard the bulls. I began running as fast as I could. Fortunately, I was wearing my Italian cap toe oxfords. Sophisticated yet different; nothing to make a huge fuss about. Rich dark brown calfskin leather. Matching leather vent. Men’s whole and half sizes 7 through 13. Price: $ 135.00.
The Tommy Bahama Brand of clothing is my favorite brand!
I feel like I’m on vacation just by walking into the store. They opened a restaurant in midtown? Intriguing, I must explore.
Walking into the restaurant, your faced with the small bar. It also smells like Hollister? Are they spraying cologne? To the left is a spiral staircase. I walk up the brown, wooden staircase to… the upper deck! There is a band playing as well as a hopping bar.
I walk over to the hostess desk and am quickly seated. The Cocktail list looks fun!
After much thought I choose the $ 14 «BROOKLYN GIN FIZZ» (Of course Brooklyn Gin. Brooklyn is in the house)
Made with Brooklyn Gin, Seasonal Berries, Lime and Fresh Basil. Tasted strong and tropical. Go Brooklyn!
Now here’s where everything goes south quickly. The food. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar — in my New York City is a chain restaurant. I was kinda expecting the food to be on par with The Palm. Nope.
Coconut Shrimp — The shrimp had a twang, I can’t explain it. It didn’t taste fresh.
I ordered a glass of Argyle Pinot Noir as well as my entrée, the Kona Coffee Crusted Rib Eye Steak.
The steak was cooked perfectly. Kudos to the chef.
The mashed potatoes? What the heck, it tasted ok but the texture was off. It felt like it was instant mashed potatoes. Chef. Un kudos!
At this point I’m packed out. My waitress says I have a dessert tray to show you. Lots of great looking desserts, I said what the heck and I’ll order the Butterscotch Pudding.
The pudding was in a glass that was kept in the fridge. When it was brought out to me cold, the Chocolate Ganache and Scratch Caramel was stuck to the bottom of the glass. I had to scrape the sides to get to the chocolate. I should have ordered the Crème Brulee.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar — New York. Nice place to have a mysterious drink. To have dinner here? Nah.

Une excellente surprise ! Au premier étage nous avons découvert un cadre très agréable, un service au petit oignon avec même le luxe d’avoir les conseils avisés en français de Christophe qui nous a conseillé de la meilleur des façon (Tiger shrimp pasta et black cod tous deux vraiment délicieux et raffine) le tout pour un prix très correct par rapport à ce genre de qualité et prestation en France.
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