Me, my best friend, and her mom recently took a vacation over here. We stopped by this location for dinner: the food was phenomenal. we had the artichoke dip to start and I ordered the All-American Burger, My best friend had the ribs, and her mom had the spaghetti squash. While the food was great, the service disappointed me greatly. When we were seated we were asked for drink orders and when we said we needed a second to decide our server left. this normally wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that she left us for around 30 minutes. when she came back we decided it would be easier to order it all at once. it then took another 30 minutes to get our drinks, and even more time for our food. When appetizers came out all of us were shocked that we did not receive plates. She brought them over later, but by that time we were finished with our appetizer. All in all the food, the view, and the place was very nice, I just wish that they could improve their service a tad bit. read more

We ended up at Tommy Bahama's in Palm Desert completely by accident--and honestly, I'm still thinking about it. Our original seafood plan fell through (fully booked, of course, because that's how these things go), so we pivoted last minute. Expectations were...moderate. What we got? A full-on flavor win. First things first: the coconut shrimp. Order it. Don't discuss it. Just do it. Crispy, sweet, a little tropical magic--gone way too fast. Then came the blackened mahi mahi tacos...wow. The kind of "close your eyes mid-bite" good. And the crab cakes? I actually felt a little emotional taking that last bite. No shame. The real plot twist, though? The kids. Our notoriously picky eaters didn't just tolerate the food--they enjoyed it. Like, voluntarily ate it. Parents, you know how rare that is. The vibe struck that sweet spot too--dimly lit and relaxed, with a breezy island feel that somehow still worked for a family night out. I was half expecting to feel out of place with kids in tow, but it couldn't have been more welcoming. The staff was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience easy. So yeah, what started as a backup plan turned into one of those unexpectedly great nights. Safe to say we'll be back--this time on purpose. read more

Hi! Local here. The service, food, and overall experience here are incredibly overrated. If not for the location, this place would be gone. Been coming here even before I moved to the desert. Back in 2019, things were fun, friendly, and delicious. Fast forward to now: hostesses who couldn't care if you lived or died, bartenders that are annoyed that you asked for a drink, and food fresh out of the freezer from Ralphs. This isn't one time bad experience, this is a culmination of the past several times we've been. The last straw: 43 dollars for lobster cappalini. Pasta was good (but not homemade or fresh: could buy from store and make yourself), but the lobster was an absolute TRAVESTY! Gummy, frozen, overcooked. When I flagged down a waitress to take it back she already knew what I was going to say lol. And the second one they reheated, although less smelly, was gummy, dry, the worst piece of lobster I've ever had. When I asked for a manager after they gladly took our money with no comp, no attempt at placating us whatsoever, I was greeted by a girl no older than 21 imo with a guy standing in the background crossing his arms.. no sorry or knowledge of the situation whatsoever, just a placeholder person to pacify. If I didn't say anything they would have gladly taken my money. This is a super long and verbose review but I'll be posting it wherever I can because this place is a freakin RIP. there are SO many better options so seriously do NOT waste your time. Especially if you're visiting. Trash. read more

We went to tommy bahamas a number of times during our winter vacation in palm Desert. The restaurant is beautifully decorated- has a southern/key west feel with wooden beams and large green plants. The staff/servers are super attentive- took our orders timely and kept our glasses filled! We ordered the shrimp salad, tacos, and creme brulee. The food was prepared well and served in fair portion sizes. We were mostly impressed by the creme brulee thats served in a huge slice of pineapple! And to work off lunch/ dinner- we walked right downstairs to the tommy Bahamas store for some shopping cardio. This place is a gem! read more

This place is always a fun spot to stop by when visiting Palm Springs! I sat in the bar and waited for my friends to arrive and had a drink while waiting. The servers are attentive and friendly and service was fast. The ambiance is open-air and coastal with nice decor. We ate lunch on the outside patio and Peter was our server; he was also friendly and very attentive. We shared the coconut shrimp with mango sauce and coleslaw, the guacamole and salsa served with fresh chips. We tried the grapefruit/vodka drink, but the spicy margaritas were our favorites! read more

Tommy Bahama - Espresso martini - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I love going to Tommy Bahamas because every time you come here the food is going to be amazing and they never miss. But the one thing I have noticed is the service at the Palm Desert location on El Paseo is not as good as the service in the Palm Springs location. Coming into the Palm Desert location we walked up to the host stand and two girls didn't even greet us. They just looked at us and took our name and phone number and said that they would put us on a waitlist no smile or warm welcoming. On the other hand our server a nice lady seemed to be training a new hire as she was explaining him how to take the order and showing them how to place discounts on the app. We sat outside as well and it was very nice and loved the live music too. One thing that also happened was I set up my app and got a $10 off coupon and they said they would apply it and once I got the check and paid; it was never applied. I am not sure what had happened. I will definitely be back here. I just hope the service improves at the host stand with friendlier hostesses. read more

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This time around, Tommy Bahama in Palm Desert delivered on both food and service. Our group of 8 was seated a few minutes before our reservation, and it just kept getting better. Drink orders were taken and the drinks delivered, followed by food orders. It was great that all 8 meals came out at once, so no ackward wait for a few dishes to come out. The food was quite good and fit the island theme close enough. The Cioppino was fantastatic, with really nice muscles, clams, fish, and a spicy tomato broth. Two more wedges of toasted bread would have been nice, but with or without, this dish was 5 stars. read more

Tommy Bahama - Cioppino. - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Always a sure thing- when in doubt, just go there. The best tasty and generous pours. Be careful, they'll sneak up on you. Great menu, consistently made well. Staff inside are very friendly. Booked a large private party and the host and helping hands were terrific. Great attitudes. Highly recommend! read more

Love those coconut shrimp, especially with the Happy Hour price! We arrived early for the Happy Hour at Tommy Bahamas and were greeted by a friendly chorus of hellos from the sales staff in the Tommy Bahama store. We walked up the stairs to the restaurant and put our names in at the desk, then waited at a comfy couch! We were texted on the phone just minutes after, and shown to a patio seat. But we learned that the Happy Hour treats were only available for indoor seating, so we opted to eat inside. A lively personable and "new" waitress greeted us immediately and took our drink orders. She also kindly explained the Happy Hour, which features a few bites like beef or pork belly sliders, and Mahi Mahi tacos. It also features all the regular appetizers at $4.00 off the regular price! Our waitress returned with our beverages, which were a lovely Mark Taylor Russian River Sauvignon Blanc for me and a sprightly mix of ginger and lime in a Mocktail for my husband! I love the dry taste of Sauvignon Blanc and am now getting very specific about which region it comes from. We ordered a beef slider and a pork belly slider for my husband and the coconut shrimp and lobster spring rolls for me. It was a bit of a wait until the food came out, but well worth it! The coconut shrimp was as succulent as ever! The shrimp themselves are high quality and the coconut adds just the right touch of nuttiness to the seafood. I am always transported to the islands when I eat this dish! My husband's pork belly slider was perfectly cooked with a generous amount of pork! We enjoyed the busy ambience of the room and we're tempted by the offer of Keylime pie, but we will save that for our next visit! read more

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Stopped in to this Tommy Bahama bar and had a great time. The place is so nice. Great views great people working here. The service is great. The food and drinks were great. You have to stop in here for sure. read more

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The frozen Mai Tais are always amazing! The server was kind, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The baby back ribs were delicious and fell off the bone, the Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut was delicious as always! The coconut shrimp is a must! There can be a wait for a table, so put your name in early! This place is very popular! Their bar is also great to sit and relax! They have a great Happy Hour everyday from 3-5pm! Aloha! read more

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Festive. If you eat outside, be careful of the birds. They are poised and ready to swoop in. Chilean sea bass buttery. Blood orange margarita tasty and refreshing. read more

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We went to Tommy Bahama on El Paseo on a Wednesday night at 5:30. We waited for about 45 minutes and were seated outside. I haven't been to this restaurant for a long time so I was impressed by the outdoor patio build out they have now. Heaters and fans are both available above the tables plus some louvered shades. We ordered the Lamb Skewers as a starter, they were tasty although the meat was ground, and they were smaller than expected. The sauce and cucumber salad were nice accompaniments. For Entrees we ordered coconut shrimp and chicken tortilla soup, lump blue crab and avocado salad, and filet mignon salad. The coconut shrimp was good, while not very coconut forward, the salads were both phenomenal with very unique flavors, although the favorite was the lump crab salad. The caper lime vinaigrette was delicious! One disappointment- as of November they no longer have bread and their cinnamon butter. read more

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Zero stars if I could, our food never came out. I mean NEVER came out. An hour and 30 minutes and no food. Not to mention that it's my birthday. All the people around us who were seated after us got their food. We however did not. I asked to talk to someone there was no one to talk to, and we were actually encouraged to leave when we asked for the 3rd time where our food was. Thank you Tommy Bahama for ruining my birthday read more

Here for a visit and stopped for dinner. The coconut shrimp ahi tuna tacos were the best items we ordered. We got the coconut cloud and pineapple crème brûlée for dessert. read more

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My wife and I had a nice lunch at Tommy Bahamas. They have a covered outdoor patio that shelters well from the sun and wind. There's a lot to choose from on the menu, plus a lot of great looking cocktails. My mango and chicken salad was very good, and our crab cake appetizer was also tasty. I'd love to come back for happy hour. Cocktails and appetizers would make a great little treat. read more

Tommy Bahama - Chicken and Mango Salad - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Waiting over a hour and fourth five minutes to get our food only to be told that there's still 2-3 more orders ahead of us. It's just plain wrong all of our drink have literally melted. Had to ask for ice 3 times. Total waste of time and money. Management definitely needs to step it up. read more

Went on a busy Saturday night to celebrate a birthday but didn't have to wait too awful long. We enjoyed a couple mai tais from the bar while we waited around 30 minutes for a table for two. We sat outside on the giant patio and although it was chilly there's plenty of heaters and it was comfortable. The server was great and very attentive. My lump blue crab cakes were spectacular served with asparagus and some island slaw and my sister really enjoyed her baby back pork ribs with slaw and mashed potatoes. We were pretty full so we took home a slice of key lime pie to enjoy later. I wish I had taken some pictures but didn't really think about it at the time. read more

Tommy Bahama - View outside the front door - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Went to have lunch today. It was a 20 to 30 minute wait. It was very packed for lunch. So we decided to sit at the bar. I was surprised they didn't have the patio open considering it was a nice 90° day. We were definitely looking forward to sitting out there. The bartender was attentive and service was very quick. My Apreol Spritz was perfect! He suggested the coconut shrimp, and it was very good, but the coleslaw it came with was amazing! So flavorful and fresh. I ordered the Cuban sandwich, which was very good, but I couldn't finish it after I Bit into a bone! which cut the inside of my mouth and thankfully didn't crack my very pricy crown. My daughter ordered the chicken sandwich, and it was very good. She ended up giving me half of her sandwich. I've never had a bad experience there, but I know I won't be ordering the Cuban sandwich again. Great place to eat, I wish they would offer reservations at this location. All in all a wonderful experience every time! read more

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I was really impressed from the extra polite service to the quality of fresh & flavorful food here in Palm Dessert , CA. We sat inside with a dim lit romantic setting but admired the open outdoor seating that overlooks the busy streets below. We received our drink order quickly & their Mai Tai checked all the right boxes! I ordered ahi tuna tacos; 1/2 with won tons & 1/2 lettuce wraps! The tuna was silky & melts in your mouth & goes perfect with Island slaw. The Bungalow salad was good to share that has nuts, dried berries, sweet mango salsa, feta & topped w lemon basil vinaigrette. Super Yum! They're famous for their coconut shrimp & I concur! The sweet coconut coating on the large shrimp pairs nicely with the island slaw. I'd order everything again & wish I lived closer to one of their restaurants!! read more

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Happy hour is so fun. Good variety in a nice setting. The corn dip was the best; shrimp and tacos too.

We love happy hour at Tommy Bahamas. You get four dollars off the appetizers and depending on what kind of alcohol you get, there is a discount for your drinks. We love the goat cheese dip but in the past have had the excellent crabcakes.. Our servers are always attentive and every time we visit the Coachella Valley we will make it a point to stop in at Tommy Bahamas at least a couple of times for our favorite happy hour experience. read more

Dear Tommy Bahama, Let me start with the love, because there is real love here. The staff? Fantastic. Always welcoming, always on point, always making me feel like I should be wearing linen even when I'm not. The vibe? Elite. The experience? Historically undefeated. But then... then you changed the food. And honestly, I don't know who I am anymore. I accepted the loss of the free bread like an adult. I grieved. I healed. I moved on. But now you've taken things too far. First my pork belly sliders. Then my Cubano sandwich. And now--now--my ahi tuna Cobb salad. What did I do to deserve this? Did I complain too loudly? Did I wear flip-flops incorrectly? Did I disrespect the island spirit in a past life? Because this feels personal. I sit down, open the menu, and it's like running into an ex who doesn't recognize you anymore. I stare, hoping maybe I missed it. Maybe it's hiding. Maybe there's a secret menu if I whisper "aloha" three times. But no. Just gone. All of them. Like they never existed. I don't know how I'll go on. I'm trying to be strong, but it's hard to enjoy paradise when my favorite dishes have been taken from me without warning or closure. Whatever I did, I am truly sorry. Please. From the bottom of my island-loving heart. Bring. Them. Baaaack. Still loyal. Still hopeful. Slightly hungry. read more

Excellent Filet Mignon Steak salad for lunches. Fresh ingredients and friendly service

so yummy! i enjoyed the Coffee crusted ribeye with almond rice. And the biscuits with butter were very yummy and warm. Ambiance was nice and welcoming and service was perfect. read more

I just have to drop by Tommy Bahamas every now and then when I'm on El Paseo. I must say the restaurant just never seems to disappoint me, friendly greetings from the hostess to many seating selections and a view of the mountains while feeling like you're on a tropical vacation. Food was good starting out with two appetizers ( the delicious Lobster rolls , and corn shrimp dumplings) Fish tacos and scallops with shrimp were also yummy. The coconut cloud martini was so so good, and the cucumber drink was refreshing if you're looking for something light on a hot day. Overall it was a relaxing meal. read more

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It was so wonderful to be able to go to a place that reminded me of Hawaiian cuisine. I am usually very picky about coconut shrimp. The batter can have a bit more coconut though as an improvement and larger shrimp. Everyone at the table loved all their selections and cocktails. I had a coffee but it was very weak it took so long to get so I missed drinking it with my pina colada cake! Apparently something wasn't working right with the coffee maker. They should have told me prior instead of bringing me watered down coffee. Communication is so important and it represents building trust and respect with the customer. Loved the music they were playing and the vibe was great. A little bit of a wait to get seated. Seems like they're a bit understaffed. They can do with some small improvements and some additional training. The pina colada cake was a great delicious ending to our lunch! read more

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This is one of my fave restaurants in Palm Springs. The food is always good and I love the tropical, summer-y vibe. Here's what you need to know... Parking. Free parking in the structure behind the building (shaded and much better than street parking). Once you park, walk to the front and take the exterior escalators up to the restaurants. Reservations. They don't take them so plan on a short, to a not-so-short wait if you go at peak times. There is a small waiting area just inside the door with seating for about ten people. You can also wait at the bar but the bar is small and there is rarely room to sit at it. Ambiance. If you have Tommy Bahama clothing, this is the place to wear it (you'll see lots of people wearing their shirts and dresses which you can purchase at the store downstairs). The vibe is a fun and summery. Think upscale Jimmy Buffett and people tend to sit at the bar, drink pretty coconut drinks and craft beer for hours on end. There's an indoor area as well as an outdoor patio. The patio has misters so unless it's really hot and uncomfortable, choose the patio. Menu. Not a huge selection, but something for everyone. On this visit, I had the steak salad which is one of my go-to's. It's delicious and even though I'm one of those annoying people that usually customizes my order, this one I get just like it's made. Nothing to improve upon. My husband had the chicken sandwich and fries, and my dad had the crab bisque (delicious!) and ahi tacos (note that this is poke (not seared tuna) and they come in wonton taco shells, not flour or corn. Also delicious, but if you're expecting something more traditional, you may not want them. The coconut shrimp appetizer is another one I tend to order a lot. I don't think you can go wrong. I've never had anything here I didn't like. You should ask for bread-- it's free but they don't seem to bring it anymore unless you ask. The cinnamon butter is soooo good. Service. Great on this trip and usually very good. Never had to ask for refills. Email Subscription. So one thing to note, if you sign up for their loyalty club with your email, they send you $50 off $100 coupons once a year (at least at the time of this review) which is a fantastic deal. Prices. Cocktails are about $20 each, entrees are about $22 - 40 each and appetizers are around $17 - 25. For the quality of the food, level of service, and the environment, I find the prices to be good. read more

Other than the checkin hostess saying we never checked in, the service and food was great. The manager, Edwin, was wonderful in handling the situation expeditiously. We do love this place and the coconut shrimp, Mac crusted halibut and the shrimp & scallops were all delicious. Max our waiter was very nice with good recommendations ( and he laughed at hubs jokes-haha). Definitely come try this restaurant and you'll love the outdoor dining patio and the island decor to make your experience fun and relaxing. read more

Tommy Bahama - Mia said we never checked in !!! - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Always enjoy this place as it seems to fit in to El Paseo and special even to the locals. They really don't care if you're a local here, we're all tourists of some sort. YELP SHORT ANSWER: YES, fun visit and the food and service is always great. ] LOCATION: For some hard to find, upstairs but you can plan a day here, lots to do with a Tommy Bahama store on level one. FACILITY: Buildout is pretty nice, aging a little but I am sure a very profitable location with a giant lease. MENU: A lot of great times, We've probably eaten here 20 times and never been disappointed. FOOD PREP: This place is simply well managed. For prep always look professional and inviting. FOOD QUALITY: The same, good flavors and a very WELL sorted offering. LIBATIONS: Have had a few visits to the bar here, it is fun, a little chaotic at times with a wide range of patrons. But it is fun and the drinks are well served and not over priced considering location. WAITSTAFF: Seem to be coached well, from getting your name in on busy times the greeting is somehow professional as the space is not great and stacks up. Table and Bar staff know their menu so ask away. I have never seem a grumpy staff member here. OVERALL VALUE: Excellent considering. TIP: If it is jammed up trying to get a seat, put your name in and go downstairs and shop. read more

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Went in to grab a drink. Sat at the bar. We proceeded to watch the bartender cough directly into our drinks more than once while making them and into all of the drinks he was making. Additionally, he coughed directly towards us and the other patrons sitting at the bar. Just common decency and sense to turn away, cover your mouth. Paid for the drinks, did not touch them, and left. Beyond unacceptable. read more

Ambience was very festive. The place was busy on an early Friday evening. Our wait was 30 minutes. Menu had enough choices to our liking, and food was delicious. We had the Creole shrimp and crab pasta and lump blue crab and avocado salad. Shane, our waiter, provided excellent service. The restaurant and store is located at The Gardens on El Paseo. Very relaxing and fun dinner experience. read more

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Congrats and thanks: to Hector, our Chef, for designing and preparing the delicious and novel Scallop Sliders; and to our helpful and friendly server, Erin, for her recommendation!!! We'll be back ‼ read more

Extremely disappointing and concerning experience. We were celebrating my mother's 85th birthday. I arrived an hour early to explain we were a party of eight and that my mother uses a walker/wheelchair, and was told we could be accommodated. When we arrived, our table was not ready and we waited over an hour and twenty minutes. During that time, my elderly mother sat in a wheelchair while we were repeatedly and rudely told to move out of the way. This occurred while our table sat vacant with dirty dishes. The lack of courtesy and awareness toward an elderly, mobility-impaired guest raises serious concerns about ADA sensitivity and accessibility practices. When I calmly addressed the tone being used, the situation was escalated rather than resolved. We left. What should have been a special celebration was handled with poor professionalism and a troubling disregard for accessibility and basic respect. read more

Great service ! Jenifer B was amazing The minute we walked in and git our table she was very helpful. We enjoy having her around Everything that she recommend us was amazing read more

Tommy Bahama - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

In the paseo outdoor mall area. Lots of parking. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and the food came out quickly. Not a ton of options for children but everything was great. The chicken tortilla soup was delicious. I for the blue lump crab salad. It was ok but wouldn't order again. It felt like it was missing something. But other than that everything was great! Would go back and try other items next time. read more

I have dined here a few times over the past two years and the experience has always been great until last Saturday. We arrived around 5:15 for an early dinner without a reservation on a Saturday night in high season. We were prepared for a long wait, but thankfully, we were seated in about 10 minutes. Where we were seated was a problem, as it was very close to the bar and there was a group of about 10 people standing next to our table, intoxicated and talking and laughing loudly. After a couple of minutes, we went back to the hostess and requested a different table where we could hear each other talk. The hostess said she could not relocate us as this would overload one of the servers. They apparently have a seating system to apportion customers in alternating zones so their servers are not over or under worked. Clearly, there was no wiggle room for addressing unhappy guests with a legitimate reason to change tables. To make matters worse, the server for our first table near the bar said if we were not going to order, to please vacate the table so other customers could use it, despite letting him know we were waiting for another table. The hostess was borderline rude, making it clear that what we wanted was not part of their operating program. She told us they were clearing another table for us, and it would be "just a few minutes". We watched several other parties get seated while we waited. My guess is that we were being punished (by having to wait longer than necessary) for asking for another table. Eventually, we were seated in a quiet patio location away from the bar. The hostess really could use some customer service training, or should consider another type of work. On a positive note, our second server was friendly, efficient and attentive. The pan crusted halibut was amazing as it always has been. Sadly, the experience with the hostess and our first server left a bad taste in our mouths, so we will give this place a rest for a while to see if they can learn some customer service 101 stuff. Disappointing, this was one of our favorite restaurants in Palm Desert. read more

Orders for food and drink came out so fast. No waiting time. Food is superb especially the pako shrimps Cocktails not too bad.everyone is Very friendly and informative. Keep On checking if we need something. Venue is clean . Bathroom clean. read more

Back at my favorite restaurant, Tommy Pajamas! We are meeting Darrel and his date and heading for a movie after dinner. Gretchen is our server and she seems delightful. I'm ordering the Mahi Mahi tacos, blackened and I think Mr. Chessher will have the French dip. read more

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Greeted when I came in Great selection of Tommy Bahama I did not check out the restaurant but expect it's good . I love the clear layout of the store and the people Just a nice Island Vibe So after a little shopping I can back and had lunch. They have a great menu and the food was excellent. We had a squash bowl with large shrimp. Coconut shrimp ahi tacos and scallop sliders make sure you ask for bread which is served with a spices butter. read more

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