Tommy Bahama Restaurant | Bar | Store – New York
“I don't know what the scent of coconut and vanilla does to everyone else but it instantly transports me to Hawaii or Tahiti.”
“For appetizers we ordered the Ahi Poke Napolean, Ahi Tuna Tacos, Coconut crusted crab cakes and the World famous coconut shrimp.”
“The Hawaiian Black Cod was delicious and the Pineapple Creme Brûlée was just perfect to end the night.”
Tommy Bahama Restaurant | Bar | Store – New York
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I never knew that Tommy Bahama had a restaurant hidden in its store previously, but boy am I glad I found this place. The atmosphere was amazing and same with the food! We sat at a booth and it felt like I was at home sitting on my sofa. It was great! We ordered a lot not realizing the dishes were actually pretty big, but it was completely worth it. Pricing wasn't bad as well. I was very happy with my entire meal. Don't forget to order the pineapple creme brûlée!
Stopped in here tonight for a few drinks and had a really good time. Tried a Pina Colada, a Crazy Cuban and a Pain Killer # 2 (the latter being my favorite and more or less a Pina Colada on the rocks)
We also tried some appetizers…. We had the chips and spiked Guacamole, the coconut crusted crab cakes, the sirloin flat bread and the risotto fritters. I would highly recommend the last two as they were amazing …. And if you can only pick one, go with the Risotto Fritters. The sauce they serve it with is to die for.
The staff here was wonderful and friendly. I would definitely consider coming back here. Good food, good drink, good staff? What more can you possibly ask for?
All around great experience! Looking forward to my return!
The restaurant is a nice sanctuary from the chaos of midtown Manhattan. We've gone twice at strange times (mid afternoon) so we never had to wait for a table. Their coconut shrimp is great. This last time I tried their ribs. (decent) They have a coconut cake that is amazing…And don't forget your umbrella drink! (Pain killer)
I thought this was kind of a touristy place so I would usually pass by. I've come here twice with my husband and a friend for dinner and really enjoyed it. On Friday nights they have live music during happy hour which is nice. The bar areas get very packed. I suggest making a reservation so you can sit and order appetizers and drinks. Awesome fresh pina colada. Food service is extremely fast. Seats are plush and comfy. My new go to spot in midtown.
This is a review for the restaurant on the second floor. It is a nice spot. Nice decor and quiet. I like its location as most people would not expect to go to a spot located inside and above an actual retail store. This makes this a good location to meet up with friends, go on a date, or even cheat on your spouse. The menu is quality but I was only here for happy hour. Good drinks and comfortable seating. Give it a try
I am a fan of Tommy Bahama as I love all things preppy, Key West, and the decadently soft cotton their clothes tend to be made out of. I own pieces from them, and have given quite a few of their garments as gifts over the years. To give you a sense of how great their t-shirts are, after giving my dad an outfit from Tommy Bahama last year for Father's Day, my dad wore the pocket tee just days after taking it out of the box and sent me a selfie as proof. Keep in mind that this is a man who usually "pickles" his presents, waiting for precisely the right moment to use them for the first time. I may or may not have gotten him more stuff from there for Father's Day this year….
I finally made it to the Fifth Avenue store while running early for post-work plans. It is gorgeous and has that island vibe with a hint of rusticness that the brand embodies. The staff could not have been nicer as I went around and stroked every piece of clothing. The materials are just so lush! I have heard the restaurant is quite good and would love to check it out as well.
There's a sign that says HH at the bar until 6 but here's a tip – it's really until 7 (shhhh..)
This includes wines, cocktails, and martinis all ranging from $7 to $9. There are also some appetizers, but at $9+, it didn't seem like much of a deal to me.
After my friend and I finished our drinks at the bar, we headed over to the dining area, where we had a reservation. We decided to order some appetizers and an entree to share. So we started off with the ahi tuna tacos and the coconut shrimp. Both were great! The tuna tasted fresh and the slaw was a nice complement. The shrimp was fried to a golden brown perfection. They were the perfect start to our meal, which was a special for the day – a macadamia-crusted mahi mahi. This was just okay. The fish didn't have any taste to it. It just tasted like any other old frozen fish filet.
I probably wouldn't be back for dinner but I don't mind sitting at the bar for a few drinks. I don't normally like sweet cocktails but the coconut martini is definitely one you should check out!
Ok, so there are two sides to this review.
The good: Tommy Bahama is my fiance's favorite restaurant. He loves the beachy vibe, the food, and the store, so we've been here before. We went on Saturday night and the food was good as always. We started with the coconut shrimp appetizer, and that was really tasty with a mango chutney. For the main course I ordered the diver scallops with cauliflower steak instead of risotto, and he got the softshell crab which was a special that night. Both meals were delicious. I sipped a glass of sauvignon blanc and it was splendid.
The bad: The service was not great this time. When we arrived (~9pm) we were informed that the air conditioning was not working, so they seated us right under a fan. No big deal. It was 90 degrees out that day but was cooling down already outside. However, when another group of 4 people showed up to eat, the host seated them practically on top of us – one of their chairs bumped up against our table – even though the restaurant was empty. I know we were under the fan, but there must have been more than one fan in the restaurant and it was awkward to be seated so close when the place was empty. In addition, when we were leaving I went to use the restroom and it was completely trashed. It should have been closed off in that condition, and it put a real damper on the end of the evening.
Overall: I normally like this restaurant, but at those prices they probably should have closed for no A.C. and the bathrooms should be in working order.