Tommy's Restaurant

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.

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.

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!

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.

We go to Tommy’s for work dinners, and during my most recent visit, our server, Alvaro, was outstanding. He was attentive and checked in with us regularly to make sure we were okay. The food was amazing, and Alvaro has been one of the best waiters I’ve encountered in any of the main street restaurants we’ve visited.

I dined in with my family today to celebrate my birthday! All I can say is Kate was amazing, she was the sweetest waitress. Being super attentive and sweet. Definitely recommend coming here!

Wow. Wow. Wow. Their food was amazing. Calamari was crispy and delicious. Chicken taco is a must try and had a hint a nice spicy sauce! Buffalo chicken wings were delicious with a hint of spicy, not too sour like most Buffalo sauce, just the way I like it. The salad was delicious, sweet, and complimented the blue cheese well!!!! The filet mignon wrapped with bacon topped with scampi and mashed potatoes were a 10/10. I'm not a big fan of filet mignon, but this place made me like filet mignon even more now. Every bite melted in your mouth, and the mash potatoes complimented well. Quality and quantity Q/Q.

Love this restaurant. Had date with my husband and Kate was our hostess and she was great. She had our dessert ready love her! Great service 👏 ty Kate for making our dinner fantastic

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.

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 !

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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!!!!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Food was 11/10 stars and so was the service. I was absolutely impressed. Definitely a place to go for an anniversary or special occasion. Wonderful restaurant. Loved the candles and the lighting. Also wonderfully mixed drinks!

Had a lovely dinner at Tommy's. A little crowded, but it's the Holidays. Meal was wonderful. My husband was happily surprised because they had salmon as an entre. Don't see that much these days - and it was delicious. My steak was perfect. Been a very long time since we had been there. Have moved it to the top of the list now, so we'll be back soon!

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.

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.

Hadn't been to Tommy's for a while but took advantage of some alone time with my wife. Getting a late reservation on a Friday night was a little surprising. Started with cocktails and appetizer. I had the ribeye and my wife had the prime rib. My wife had an end cut and it was a little dry but tasty. My medium rare ribeye was cooked perfectly and I could only eat about half of it. The service was great. The only thing that we didn't like was there was a table of 9 young women right across from us and we couldn't hear ourselves talking across our table without practically yelling. We were hoping the staff might ask them to keep it down a notch or two but it never happened. I know they were having fun but we were there for an intimate dinner. A little courtesy from them would have gone a long way to us coming back. We were not the only ones who didn't like the noise. Again food and service was great and the complimentary birthday bread pudding was awesome as always.

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!

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

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

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.

Been coming here for years and have tried almost everything on the menu. Every restaurant has hit and misses. This restaurant has many hits and very few misses. Can't go wrong, really with what you order. The bread pudding is amazing! Alvaro is the best server that I've had there. If possible, I always try to get him as my server. He makes the visit that much better.

I always go with the intention of trying something new, but I tend to get the Cederplank Ribeye every time. Then Wifey and I split a bread pudding for dessert. The service is great too. Never been disappointed.