Tommy's Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant · Visalia ·

Tommy's Restaurant

Fine dining restaurant · Visalia ·

Cedar-plank steaks, seafood, lively lounge, modern American

ribeye steak
bread pudding
prime rib
attentive service
alvaro
date night
special occasion
meatloaf
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130 N Encina St, Visalia, CA 93291, USA Get directions

$$$

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Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Dressy
Romantic

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130 N Encina St, Visalia, CA 93291, USA Get directions

+1 559 627 6077
tommysdowntown.com
@tommysdowntown

$$$ · Menu

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•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Dressy
•Romantic
•Trendy
•Good for groups

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Jan 4, 2026

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A downtown New American dining room noted for cedar-plank steaks, seafood, and a lively lounge. Featured by ABC30’s food segment, it’s an elegant yet unstuffy pick for lunch or date night.

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Tommy's Restaurant

Brian B.

Google
t’s been years since we last came to Tommy’s because of a bad experience, but I thought maybe things had changed and it was worth another try. My son was in town with his new girlfriend, so we made reservations for 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. We arrived at 5:50, were promptly seated—and immediately told they were out of menus. The restaurant was only about a quarter full, which made it odd that they didn’t even have enough menus available. They sat us in the back section, which was noticeably hotter than the front dining room (which was only about half full). We were tucked into a corner by the windows where the heat was radiating in. Not ideal, but I thought once we got drinks it would be fine. After finally getting two menus to share between four of us, we decided what we wanted to order. Then we waited. And waited. For 20 minutes, no server came by—no water, no drink order, nothing. Meanwhile, the waitress covering the back did check on the table right next to us, glanced our way, and then went back to the front of the restaurant without saying a word. At that point, it was clear we weren’t going to get any service. This would have easily been a $250–$300 dinner with drinks, but I expect much better service for that kind of spend. Instead, we walked out, told the hostess we were leaving due to lack of service, and went to Bravo Farms down the street—where we had an excellent dinner. It’s a shame, because Tommy’s has a decent reputation in town and I was looking forward to some of the entrées. But after this experience, this may be the last time we try Tommy’s. There are other restaurants in Visalia that not only serve good food but also treat their guests much better.

S B.

Google
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Memorable Dinner Experience at Tommy’s Our group had a wonderful dinner in the private back room at Tommy’s. The food was absolutely delicious—every dish exceeded our expectations. When we arrived, we realized we hadn’t requested the projector in advance. Thankfully, our server, Ms. Sydney, stepped in and went above and beyond to help us get it set up. Her professionalism and kindness truly made the evening special. Highly recommend Tommy’s for both the food and the exceptional service!

Peter V

Google
I recently dined at Tommy's Restaurant and had a good experience. The food was satisfying enough for a casual meal. The decor of the restaurant was quite nice, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere that made for an enjoyable dining environment. One standout from the visit was our server, who was very friendly and attentive. They provided good information about the menu and made helpful recommendations, enhancing our overall experience at the restaurant. The ambiance and excellent service make Tommy's a place worth considering for a steak dinner.

Priscilla R.

Google
This place is a great choice for a nice dinner. The fine dining set up is perfect for a date night or a special occasion. They also have a casual bar. The food was delicious! For appetizers we had the mussels and stuffed mushrooms, for dinner I had the stuffed chicken in a pepper cream sauce with mashed potatoes. The food was all so delicious but we had almost a 40 min wait for the food. Server was very kind and professional. Entrees are around $32 and up.

Amber A

Google
Service was outstanding. Started with the Lobster bites, stuffed mushrooms and lobster Mac and cheese. I couldn't pick a favorite. All of them were so good! I had the meatloaf. The flavor was incredible. Finished with the smores dessert. The presentation was fun! Great dinner.

Angelo F.

Google
Celebrated a friends birthday here and it was a great experience! Food was great, drinks were great but the best thing was the service Cybele provided. She was incredible. Try the bread pudding, it really is Award winning.

Kristine W.

Google
I ended up going off menu for a change and ordered the halibut. It was just ok. I wasn't a huge fan of the sweet potato puree it came with. They are known for their steaks so I sampled my party's steaks and they were all good! The prime rib was juicy and cooked perfectly. The grilled rib eye was also phenomenal, as well as the 3 cheese stuffed chicken. Next time I'll stick to steak 😋

Hannah

Google
We ate here while on a trip for my husband’s 30th birthday and it was fantastic. Great atmosphere, amazing server, and great food. The lobster bites were our favorite. It was the first time in a long time that the value we received exceeded the price we paid for a dining experience which was so refreshing. I hope we can go back someday!
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Richard A.

Yelp
Lunch is always fantastic. It's been a while since we've done dinner at Tommy's Saturday evening Birthday, party of 6, ages 23-90 all family. Our server, Bobbi was super. Orders were all correct, very attentive at the early busy time, but not shadowing our table. Sweet Potato Fries to die for. Chicken Lettuce Wraps amazing. Prime Rib, enough for 3 meals cook perfect r-mr. Meatloaf always the best. Three Cheese Chicken, moist a hint of spice Not to forget the BREAD PUDDING,huge portion, better than Oceana Cruise Line. ! Must say a real 10/10 entire dinner. Thanks Team.

Christopher B.

Yelp
The food is embarrassing. As always, in Visalia, the back of house and management should be embarrassed. The food was abysmally disappointing. The bartender made a well executed set of drinks to start the experience. Service was friendly and attentive. The wings were quickly fired but rubbery, tough to eat, and lacked any texture. It's disgusting to eat wings that have rubbery skin and it's especially horrible to experience rubbery chicken meat. It's too bad because it's a generous portion. The Caesar salad was prepared in a chopped, well presented format but was tough to eat with its lack of flavor. The dressing needs to be revisited. There is anchovy dressing and there is this bland rendition. The mahi mahi was a salt bomb along with the rest of the meal. It was served in an over cooked "risotto" type of rice side that was over salted and had lardons in it. I love bacon, no issue there but it's an odd combo with mahi mahi. Try something more fresh and bright; add some acid to break the richness. Also, back of house needs to work on their risotto execution. The burger was disgustingly prepared. It arrived as a grey salt bomb (asked for medium) that had bacon that was obviously made LONG before service (wouldn't surprise me it it was earlier in the week) and with what appeared to be mass purchased "guacamole". The type of guacamole you buy at a Target or Walmart. It was so salty and gross that I could only eat half of it. I lost my appetite by that time. The highlight of that dish were the fries which were the only thing that had some texture. Wish they would have got the wings that crispy. I am so happy I didn't order the $80 shrimp and lobster pasta. Even with a small lobster tail, I seriously doubt the back of house could muster up a proper meal that is worth an $80 pasta. I know the price of food has gone up but this place is delusional to put something like that on the menu. I'm happy to pay prices like that if the meal was executed properly, plated properly, and had quality ingredients. I will say that the ambiance was delightful along with the decor. Hats off to the person responsible for the front of house vibe. The bartender and my server, Becca, were fantastic. It's not their fault but I'd seek food elsewhere.
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Kasandra H.

Yelp
Salad was 10/10 sooo good !! Vibes were nice and the staff was very friendly ! We went for my sisters birthday and it was a good time I would definitely go again !!
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Paola T.

Yelp
Kate made my birthday experience a day to remember. Thank you! All four of us will be back for the next birthday celebration and will make sure to request her.
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Nicole C.

Yelp
My husband and I had a lovely date here last year for our anniversary, so we decided to come for our anniversary again this year. Unfortunately, our meal was not as fantastic as it was last time. Our server was nice, but they seemed short staffed because she took our order really fast and then we saw her pretty infrequently after that. They also didn't ask if we were celebrating anything like they did last time. The food and drinks took a while to come out. To drink, I had the champagne mojito. It was good, but it tasted just like regular mojito, and it was maybe a bit watered down because it wasn't crisp or bubbly like I would expect from a drink with champagne. We shared the Tommy's salad, which they split for us, and it was good and fresh. My husband had the grilled ribeye and it was cooked perfectly for him. The baked potato with lobster and Gouda sauce that comes with it is so delicious and honestly the star of the meal. Unfortunately I was not as lucky with my meal. I had the 8oz bacon wrapped filet and I requested it cooked medium. When it came out, it was a bit dry and clearly a medium well if not almost well done. I didn't see my server so I flagged down the food runner and she took it back for me. It then took over 15 minutes for a new steak to come out. When I cut into the new steak, it was still over, probably a true medium well this time. Additionally, the cut of filet this time was a very stringy and fatty piece, so at that point I almost wished I had the other steak back since they were cooked about the same anyway. When the server checked on the new steak, I told her it was still over but that I was just going to eat it since I was hungry at this point. She apologized and offered us a free bread pudding, which I accepted. The sides with the filet were yummy and flavorful though. While waiting for my new steak I had eaten some of my husband's, so I asked for a box for the rest of my filet. The server took it away to box it up, and when she brought it back she had only boxed up the meat, not the remainder of the potatoes and veggie sides. The bread pudding was good and the sauce with it was delicious, but it would have benefited from some nuts or something to provide a textural element. Overall, not the meal I was expecting and a bit disappointing for the price.
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Megan L.

Yelp
The food was delicious came out in a reasonable time and was hot and tasted exactly how we remembered it had been ten years since our last visit. The steak nachos are out of this world ! The vibe of the restaurant is exactly the same as it was ten years ago. Our waitress was wonderful and so attentive and kind we will definitely be coming back and much sooner this time !
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Misty M.

Yelp
First time trying Tommy's, definitely would go back. Service was great, drinks were not watered down. Cute atmosphere, it is a little darker inside, but in a trendy way. No issues with the steak, if I had one nitpick it was soup not being as thick as I would like it. But adding bacon to claim chowder.... Wowowwo
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Andrea B.

Yelp
We made reservations and were seated promptly. There was a beautiful ambiance and all the food and drinks were delicious. Even though it was busy our server was attentive. Overall it was a wonderful evening. I would definitely go back again.
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A M.

Yelp
What a disappointment! Came here for a special event, and the decor was the only thing that stood out. The server was reasonably attentive but skipped some basics like clearing dirty dishes and refilling water regularly. I ordered the blackened NY steak, though I'm not sure what was "blackened" about it. Unfortunately, it didn't matter because it came buried under an obscene mound of BBQ sauce. I suppose I missed the part in the menu where I needed to request "no sauce," but even Denny's knows better than to drown a NY cut. At least the steak was cooked to the right temperature. My wife's ribeye, on the other hand, came piled high with toppings--it honestly looked more like nachos. The wedge salad was just okay--too much dressing and no offer of fresh ground pepper. The bread pudding was good, which was nice, but it wasn't enough to redeem the experience. If you're planning to spend big on dinner, I'd recommend heading to the restaurant around the corner . They don't feel the need to reimagine steak and know how to provide perfect service.
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Vnavy O.

Yelp
Tommy's was perfect for our anniversary dinner. The grilled ribeye and meatloaf were delicious. We also had a Negroni and a Manhattan. The portions were on point, and we didn't have room for dessert. Our waiter, Alvaro, was great, and the ambience had a modern steakhouse vibe.
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Liz B.

Yelp
First time at Tommy's for dinner. Reviews on food were good but service could be hit or miss unless you had Alvaro. Well it was our lucky night! Alvaro popped up at our table and was a breath of fresh air. His amazing service combined with spectacular food made this an evening to remember. Food was outstanding. Meatloaf, rib eye, filet and Kobe burger was top notch. Thank you Alvaro for making my husbands birthday a night to remember and a reason to come back! Drinks were strong too!

Tiffany S.

Yelp
The food was absolutely amazing. Had a wonderful waiter. We ordered the mushroom appetizers, they were so good. Dinner was such a hit with everybody. And the bread pudding is worth the hype. A must get for anyone out to dinner there.
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Jeanne S.

Yelp
Such a pretty little place in downtown Visalia. I have been there twice and both times it was busy, so made sure I had a reservation. It has a nice upscale feel, as it should for the prices. Our server initially took a bit to come and take our drink order, but after that he checked on us regularly. All the food options were tempting, but we opted for sharing the lobster bites for the appetizer, and I got the chicken Marsala for my main. Those lobster bites with the sweet sauce are heavenly. Crispy and light, and the sauce adds nice flavor. I also really enjoyed the chicken Marsala, it came with a lot of sauce (which was great, nice and rich and smooth), and mashed potatoes, though it listed pasta. That was fine though, since I would have preferred those anyway. All in all, a very nice experience that left me full and happy!

silly. l.

Yelp
Really good food and really great service as well! Fits right into the downtown atmosphere and Kate was an amazing waitress! Will definitely be coming
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Cher C.

Yelp
Delicious meatloaf sitting on a bed of mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. most delicious in town I needed this comfort food. also enjoyed some delicious drinks. Michelle is an awesome bartender and waitress. She does it all.
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Shaun T.

Yelp
We had our Christmas Party last night at Tommy's and it was perfect. The food was delicious and Junior our waiter gave us excellent service.
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Yiuing P.

Yelp
Appetizers: Sweet potato fries (5/5): large fries have a sweet chili sauce and ranch. Very nice, not too greasy, great taste. Steak nachos (4/5): crisp, fried nachos with house guacamole and tomatoes, with chopped steak. The steak was a little dry, for a steakhouse. Recommend larger pieces of steaks and a faster grilling, or a large piece of steak that is cut up. Atmosphere (6/5): Out of the many restaurants to have a large private party, it seems like this restaurant is very good for a cozy, comfortable and quiet environment for a business dinner or large party with a celebration. There is a private room, we had a large party of 13. Main Entree: Catch of the day - Salmon over port jus risotto: (4.5/5) the salmon was perfectly cooked- soft and moist flesh and a hint of butter. Could use a little more salt. The overall taste is a great melody of mushrooms, cream and port -a little sweeter than expected, carrots were a little sliced a little roughly- perhaps a juilenned would serve better or a roasted whole baby carrots, blistered in a high heat oven. Halibut in red pepper and roasted asparagus (5/5) - the tarragon infused savory creamy couscous made a good combination with the flaky but moist and mildly seasoned halibut. Asparagus was a nice addition. Service: (7/5) the blonde waitress was very kind and made a smooth dinner, very friendly and polite and professional as well
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Will G.

Yelp
Food was not the same from our last visit 2 months ago. My wife and I ordered 1 steak dinner and 1 meat loaf dinner. The presentation was the same for both just different meats. Overall the service was outstanding.

Steve B.

Yelp
We recently went to Tommy's for lunch. I had the Avocado ShrSalad. The Shrimp has a Spicy & Sweet Glaze. The salad was excellent. I highly recommend. My friend had the Steak Sandwich and Fries, which he mentioned was excellent. The service was very good. Highly recommend Tommy's.
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P P.

Yelp
This wasn't a bad place, but anyone should know when you are being over charged for the food they order. The place wasn't as cozy as a fine dining place should be. Overcrowded and no personal space between other customers. I ordered the grilled ribeye that was supposed to be medium and was more like rare. I'm sure that was the bulk of the price. Grilled veggies of onions, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini, twice bake potato with Gouda cheese and a piece of lobster. Weird combo there. Price was over $50 and change. Sorry there are other places with great food for less. Looks aren't everything!
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Amber A.

Yelp
Had dinner early on a Thursday. Restaurant was quiet. Our server was attentive. Drinks from the bar were delicious. Food came hot and tasted beyond my expectations. It was the best meatloaf I've ever had. Had the smores dessert to finish. It was fun and tasty.
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Lauryn T.

Yelp
My family and I have visited many times over the years. We have had some great experiences here and some less than great. The food is always been pretty consistently good. However the service leaves some room for improvement. Our most recent experience being the worst. We made reservations weeks in advance for an intimate dinner celebrating my birthday. When we arrived the restaurant was pretty empty, it was later in the night however they had reservation options for hour later so we thought it would be fine. It was not-we felt very rushed. We ordered our appetizer right away while we looked over the drink menus. We ordered drinks and entrees soon after & while we were eating our chicken lettuce wrap app they closed the bar down & began turning off lights in the other rooms. We had planned on trying a few different cocktails however another drink was not an option. Unfortunately we were also sat near the servers area so we could hear all of their personal conversations & complaints. We were very happy with our entrees & ordered dessert for my birthday before we were done eating because it was obvious they wanted us out of there. We boxed up our food & when the desserts came one of the servers started vacuuming. At this point I was already irritated and that was the last straw. Our server did try to tell her there were still guests eating but it didn't help. We left very unimpressed & honestly unhappy. The food isn't good enough for us to come back at this point.

Javier T.

Yelp
We went there for a birthday dinner and right away we felt out of place and uncomfortable. People there seem boojie and we were being stared at the entire time. None of us liked how we felt that evening. Waaaay, too expensive for us. The portions were small for the price. I didn't like the ambiance, we felt out of place.

Simon U.

Yelp
We come here quite often every Wednesday if possible. The dinning room is amazing and nice. The food selection is great as well as appetizers and drinks. I enjoy coming with friends to have a good time or have a nice family dinner in the evening. I recommend the calamari with extra aioli sauce, sweet potato appetizer and the Kobe beef burger.
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David K.

Yelp
We had a superb dinner here last night. The specialty cocktails are wonderful and we pared them with lobster mac and cheese which was a wonderful starter. Then we moved on to the Prime Rib dinner which was cooked to perfection and had a delicious rub on the outside. We also shared the chicken and shrimp that was so moist and flavorful. The garlic mash is also a stunner.. But those beignets for desert are really incredible. The pastry chef makes them better than New Orleans. Not soggy or fried. Just wonderful. This has to be the best restaurant in the Central Valley. And our server Cebele was so delightful and anticipated our every need. Will be back soon!

Gina G.

Yelp
i decided to share our experience due to declining service. We definitely have frequented Tommy's over the years and have noticed a decline in the menu. Our servers seem to disappear which I definitely und with the cost of labor but this last time we went service was unacceptable on Dec 11 we went for my son's 18th birthday. We were seated immediately however our food wasn't served for 2 hours maybe a little more. When we finally received our food my salad was moo-shy, lettuce was very wilted, the pasta was cold, nachos were overcooked almost burn, they had no taste to them, and my 10 year old's teak that was ordered medium well was bloody and raw. Our bill was over $300 and for that dinner should have been better. The previous time the burgers were dry and burnt. Tommy's has definitely been better in the past. For the price and what we have been receiving we will not be returning anytime soon.
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Shamillia T.

Yelp
Tommy's was SO good! Our server was really nice and attentive to our group. The things we ordered also came out very fast and everyone in our party of 5 loved their food and dessert. If you order the cedar plank ribeye, just know the plank comes out on fire! It definitely was cool to watch so if you want to record, be ready!

Sharon W.

Yelp
Kate was the best server we have had in a long time. Really enjoyed our food. She was very attentive.
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Ann O.

Yelp
It was okay. Nothing fancy and nothing about the food or service stood out to me that would cause me to want to come back.
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M M.

Yelp
Great food! Great atmosphere! Great variety of food and apps. Wait staff needs to be more attentive, I sat there waiting for them to come back so I could ask for another Drink for over 15 minutes. It may have been busy but other wait staff were checking on their diners.
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Lilly R.

Yelp
I had a lovely night with my girlfriends. I haven't been here since a looong time ago. The first time I came was very impressed with the food, I came in other occasion for a Mother's Day brunch, and everything went ok. The service in this restaurant was outstanding. Our entrees on the contrary very poor served. The salads, were so plain and they used bacon from the prepackaged box, not home dressings... very disappointed. The Main dishes save the dinner, mash potatoes good, and the steak was juicy. The BIG STAR of the night was the dessert, and I'm not a dessert girl, so very surprised of the outcome.
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Lori S.

Yelp
This restaurant is wonderful our first time there! Food was great! definitely 5 STARS! Our Server was Bobbie, She was the BEST! NEVER WAS THERE A MOMENT THAT WE NEEDED A THING! Extremely Personable The Atmosphere is beautiful, and this is definitely 1 of the TOP 2 BEST RESTAURANTS IN VISALIA HANDS DOWN! We will Definitely be returning there for sure! I had the Chicken stuffed with Cheese wonderful, and my dining partner had The Prime Rib excellent And their Wine List is Excellent as Well... You can not go wrong here!
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Maria A.

Yelp
First time visiting Tommy's and we were very pleased!!! Food and service by Alvaro was amazing! Had a yummy Pinot and finished the evening with a delicious creme brûlée...definitely recommend and will visit again!!!!
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Cher C.

Yelp
This dinner not only delicious but the presentation was so pretty. We arrived at 9pm considering they close at 10pm. Thank you Chef for ending my day with a beautifully plated perfect dinner.
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Connie Guerrero C.

Yelp
TOMMY'S is one of my favorite places to go for a long leisurely lunch or dinner. My guilty pleasure is their chocolate martini. Yum! The last time I went I got the cheese burger. Fresh angus beef, smoked cheddar cheese and all the fixings. P.S. I love their stuffed mushrooms. Nice size with cream cheese, bacon and Andouille Sausage.

Jennifer B.

Yelp
My mother and I had dinner at the restaurant on Saturday evening. We had been there before and the experience was very "meh." We were sat in Alvaro's section on this last trip and WOW, what a difference an amazing server makes! He made excellent recommendations on the menu, was very engaging, and FAST. Our drinks were never empty, he would update us on the status of our food, and made our meal a great time. We have already vowed that we'll only come back if we are able to sit on his section. Alvaro is worth his weight in gold and I wish there were more servers like him!
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Rocky J.

Yelp
Went for dinner with a friend, ordered the Halibut with Mushroom Risotto special, the beautiful plate speaks for itself. I will absolutely be back, perfectly seared, cooked to perfection Halibut is hard to find around these parts.
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Alina C.

Yelp
Our date night at Tommy's was perfec!. We got seated right away and our server Cybyl was very friendly and made sure we wanted for nothing. Our appetizer of Lobster Bites was good and I loved the condiments that accompanied it. My husband ordered a new york strip and although it was a little over cooked on the edges when he got to the middle it was perfect. He seemed to really enjoy it. I ordered the salmon special and it was delicious! Probably the best salmon I've ever had! It was grilled and topped with herbed butter and the lemon risotto complimented the fish perfectly. The green beans and fried parsley still had crunch to it. For dessert he had a chocolate mousse cake. I thought it was small but my husband thought it was a perfect size because he became uncomfortably full. I ordered beignets. The dipping sauces were really good and the beignets were really big. Plus the powdered sugar didn't make a mess! I know i used the word "perfect" a few times but there is no other word I could use to describe it. Can't waiti go back!

Charles G.

Yelp
Finding a nice place is always a challenge when far from home on a long road trip, so we were pleased when took the advice of the receptionist at our Hampton Inn in Visalia and had dinner at Tommy's. Elegant without being stuffy, laid back, quiet--soft jazz on the speakers, Tommy's offers excellent food: my filet was done to perfection and the salad quite fresh. The wine-by-the-glass offerings were slim--that seems to be the case everywhere except of course at wine bars--but we had a nice cabernet. The carrot cake was excellent. Service: superb and perfectly attentive. We ended up after dinner having a nice long chat with our server and the hostess who both asked about our travels.
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Herm T.

Yelp
Here's a little gem of an intimate restaurant in the heart of Visalia that happens to serve steaks magnificently . . . and I mean smoky crusty juicy carnivore good eatin'. To reference this to the big city Vegas marquee restaurants is quite a feat. I cannot believe I haven't stepped foot in here for so many years. Their separate bar lounge yes, but not to the dining section. While at the restaurant, do have the Beaux Tie cocktail. During the month of December, this place is lit up warmly, also great for group get together during the Christmas holiday. Be sure to book their crystal room for party larger than 15. This is a for sure place for a return visit for me.
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Matt E.

Yelp
Such an amazing service and meal. If anyone makes it in ask to be taken care of by Alvaro. He didn't just make the experience amazing he also the occasion special. He is definitely a blessing and a asset for Tommy's . Thank you for making my wife and I wedding anniversary awesome.
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Lovesweets G.

Yelp
This was the first time I have been here.The service was fantastic.The food was Amazing.I had the ribeye with the twice baked potato OMG! My Mother had the Scallops.We shades the lettuce wedge and the blue cheese just got the flavors rolling and didn't stop until after dessert.
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Christina P.

Yelp
We had high expectations of this place and were slightly disappointed. It took 2 hours to get our food and we were freezing cold while sitting at our table. We were ok with a long wait but the food was just ok...steak was tough and covered in BBQ sauce and the potatoes were dry and bland.
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Alissa E.

Yelp
We had just recently started to come here in February and let me tell you it's delicious! Id definitely try the asada nachos for appetizer and the pork chop is cooked so perfectly it tastes like a steak (my compliments to the chef). They also serve OFF MENU specials on the weekends so ask your waiter. We got the beef Wellington.....WOW, AMAZING. The service is very good, we ask for Alvaro every time. So if ur thinking of ur next place for date night this is it!
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Robin Y.

Yelp
So upsetting , we wanted to visit a nice restaurant for a special day , we made a reservation for 630 we arrived and were seated promptly, we placed our order for appetizers and they arrived 40 minutes later cold , we didn't say anything to the waitress because you could tell she was understaffed and she was working so hard , our entrées arrived- at 742 over and hour after we placed our order - the steaks were cold the salad was soggy - she asked if we wanted her to send it back- we said it's almost 8 o'clock we don't want to wait till 10 , we asked to speak to a manager ( none on duty) I called again today and no one of authority is there. we paid full price for this meal and didn't eat a bite of it because it was cold and soggy - we will NEVER be back - the owners need to make it right and refund us our $ just completely unsatisfied. if you open a resturant to full capacity, have the staff that can accommodate or don't open all the way , this is no excuse to give poor service to paying customers
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Randy B.

Yelp
Been a customer for a few years, but tonight was as awesome of a night as any! The filet and lobster was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing!!! I paired it with Justin Cabernet and ended with the best strawberry chocolate cheesecake.
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Kevin Y.

Yelp
Not great. Took way too long to get our food. We only had 6 people but took around 1 1/2 hrs to receive our meals. Even after receiving, the food was not up to par. The steak I received was not worth and not what I asked for (medium rare). Everyone did not enjoy. First and last time
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Gil P.

Yelp
I love Tommys! I have been coming here for years since Hal Sousa ran the bar. I understand the circumstances the restaurants are in right now, but that makes me even more privy to share and even more picky about my service and how and where I spend my money. The bar is full of female bartenders now, most are great and always smiling. There has been numerous occasions where there is one bartender, the only Latina one I believe and wears glasses is always under the influence. I've seen her go outside on her break and smoke weed (which is legal and I don't have a problem with marijuana) where it becomes a problem; At least have the decency and professionalism to spray yourself or wash your hands to where you don't reek like weed coming back in and THEN forget to put in my order. Thats when its a problem. I've brought numerous clients in for a drink when she is alone and has forgotten to put in simple appetizers and I have let it slip. It's a shame because the food is outstanding, The bar just needs a manager or someone who is overlooking these girls. I won't be brining my family or clients to the bar anytime soon for this reason, until she gets proper training. I work hard for my money and spending it at a bar is a luxury these days. SERVICE should be priority and kept with the upmost respect. My clients and family shouldn't have to smell weed and on their bartenders and wait for simple orders. Such a shame to see such a great place have bad service. I hope they resolve these issues.
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Fidela R.

Yelp
Highly recommend Tommy's. My favorite filet mignon in town! Nice wine menu. Classy ambiance.