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Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island
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Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.tommybahama.com
  • Phone: (808) 881-8686
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: 11:30am-5:00pm
    Dinner: 5:00pm-9:00pm
    Island Time Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood, American, Caribbean
  • Executive Chef: Skye Harris
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Entertainment: Please contact us for our Live Island Music Schedule
  • Special Events & Promotions: Please join us for Island Time Happy Hour for great deals on small plate signature appetizers and our tropical libations.
    4pm-6pm

Getting there

  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island
Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and good food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your… everyday life. For more information: www.tommybahama.comContinued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diner Reviews
  • "The food was excellent; fish was prepared perfectly The ambience and setting was ideal for the island and all lived up to the great Tommy Bahama name."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Didn't want to light the table candles. Complained the new ones "suck" took 20 minutes to get water to us. Seemed to be drinking. Etc etc"
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "Food (snapper) was great, nice wine selection; only negative was table of 8 next to us was very loud. I would feturd"
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "From the moment we were arrived, we were treated with very hospitable, friendly and attentive staff. We sat on the patio and enjoyed a delicious meal from appetizer to dessert complimented by a beautiful sunset."
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "The food was great, the view wonderful, and the evening was perfect! Our Waiter, TJ, was engaging and efficient! We will always dine there on our trips to the Big Island. "
    Dined on 6/2/2014
  • "An excellent choice for a casual dinner. The food is quite good, especially the Ahi Poke. They serve one of the best Mai Tai's in Hawaii."
    Dined on 5/26/2014
  • "Such a bummer, we come here often but not sure we will be back. Service was terrible and the messed up my meal putting garlic on when I asked 5 times no garlic as I have terrible reactions. Great setting, service is going down hill. Sad"
    Dined on 5/26/2014
  • "There are a few vegetarian dishes on the menu that all tasted very delicious and are beyond the usual variety. Highly recommended."
    Dined on 5/20/2014
  • "Our meal and especially our server Faith made for a very pleasant evening. The food was delicious and the cocktails and wine were excellent. We have now enjoyed Tommy Bahama restaurants in Naples, FL, Maui and Hawaii."
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "Great food with great view of setting sun over ocean!"
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "I made reservations for Easter Brunch. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a buffet. I thought the advertising said that there was (back in December/January when I booked). I also thought it was closer to the beach (for views), but it's not. The shopping center is also a bit tired and I don't know if it's on it's way up or down...BUT... ....the food and the service was really good..REALLY. They did have a Easter Brunch menu and it was fabulous. My daughter ordered a veggie burger--didn't like it and the manager took it off the bill. THAT IS SERVICE! There are views but the ocean is very far. If I was staying in the area, I'd go back. But it's not enough to trek 45 min. from Kailua-Kona unless it was a day adventure in the area."
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "We tried Tommy Bahama's at the recommendation of a local. Everything was great - the service, the food, and the entertainment. (The entertainment was so good, in fact, I thought we were listening to a James Taylor CD - nope! Live music!)"
    Dined on 4/29/2014
  • "This is the one place we frequent when we want to have excellent food and service. Everyone who comes to visit us we have taken to Tommy Bahamas and they love it as well. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. We get to see some beautiful sunset skies!"
    Dined on 4/26/2014
  • "Food is great. A bit pricey but good portions and everything was wonderful;"
    Dined on 4/26/2014
  • "Always great food and wonderful view. Servers are helpful and friendly. Outside tables are quieter than inside as the larger groups can be loud. Background music is perfect."
    Dined on 4/21/2014
  • "We booked on open table and arrived within 10 minutes. So the opentable system is very fast and we were greeted with traditional Aloha style and waited on by Beth and she was very attentitve, Super nice to my son and wife and we had a great "Linner". We really enjoyed it and will be back. Rick"
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "We were incredibly disappointed with most meals in Hawaii and we were leaving that night and decided to try Tommy Bahamas. I had made, then canceled a reservation earlier in the week because we didn't have a car, so thought we should get there once we got our rental. We were so impressed and thrilled with the restaurant in every aspect. The food was delicious, the ambience was spectacular and the service was outstanding. We didn't think it was any more expensive than anywhere else in the island. And, it was by far the best value since the food was so good. We HIGHLY recommend you visit Tommy Bahamas on your stay in the Big Island."
    Dined on 4/11/2014
  • "There was nothing memorable about this restaurant other than being loud. If you're wanting a quiet dinner, this is not the place. The music was cranked up louder during our dinner which resulted in people talking even louder. No quiet conversation here. The food was only average and the prices were no bargain. No reason to return."
    Dined on 3/25/2014
  • "waiter Henry was the best guy there he is right on and gave us room to talk and not pushing and gave us time to think about the menu very helpful explaining what each dish was.... We sat on the lanai table of three 27 March 6pm He is very knowledgeable on the menu .. Along with being good looking he worked hard and the best waiter ever ( very humble )...... I'll go back just to have him wait on us again. He is a asset to Tommy Bahama actually he is Tommy Bahama...... He is the man !!"
    Dined on 3/27/2014
  • "Could not have been better. Ahi was the best ever, so was the Mahi, and the Shrimp and Scallops."
    Dined on 3/17/2014
  • "The kitchen must have heeded the Tommy Bahama "relax" slogan because dinner took over 2 hours despite a terrific server. The food isn't good enough to justify the wait."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "A last minute decission to go to Mauna Lani, TB and use the 20% off coupon. Easy always to book an available time and table. Much better than calling. Very good service. Good consistant food, and the ease of using the coupon, several times if we want."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "Thee crab bisque is excellent - creamy and light with just enough crab chunks to whet your interest. The Nueske's bacon cheeseburger is a fabulous treat with a Wisconsin flair! Well done."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "We have dined twice at Tommy Bahamas at Mauna Lani and we have enjoyed each experience. From the moment you are greeted at the check-in podium all the way through to dessert, the service is just great. Everyone very friendly and accommodating. We have had both fish and meat dishes, all prepared and presented very well. One of my favorites is the Bungalow salad....Yum!"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "I have a gluten allergy and was very impressed with the menu substitutions they provided. Both our server and anyone that brought food to the table was very knowledgable about the ingredients and made a point every time a dish was brought to me that it was described as "gluten free" before placed down."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Like Ruth's Chris which is in the same development, Tommy's is dependable with good service and food. the Ahi poke and seared Ahi was excellent as was my wife's salad and steak. No problems here. Cost about what you would expect for a nice restaurant on the Big Island and portions were fairly generous."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "very well run restaurant. managers everywhere making a difference. Meet both John and Jason and they were terrific!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "First time there for lunch and friends enjoyed their meals however my husband and I were splitting a bacon cheese burger. It was cold and the cheese was not even melted. It was as if the meat had been pre-cooked and waiting for assembly. I was quite disappointed for the price. The desert was great however."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "We had read many reviews and Tommy's sounded great. The food was fair at best. We had soup and crab cakes for appetizers they were really good. I had the ribs for dinner and had to send them back they were burnt. My husband had the fish and that was ok. We had a resrvation and we arrived right behind party of 30.. So waiter trying to be nice had us order in a hurry so we would not get behind large party orders.. Nice gesture but felt rushed then.. I ordered crab cakes as second dinner they were good but potatoes and asparagus were cold. When asked for dinner off the bill then manager said was aware but forgot to come over and tell us.. Overall good for appetizers and drinks for not dinner.."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Had tacos that were wonderful, the ahi poke is always a favorite. And ask for the gran daquiri, not on the menu anymore."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We had eaten there many times over the years. The food has always been good and the service attentive . This last time however the service was awful with dirty dishes and glasses left at the end of the table for quite a while Also our server came around rarely. A surprisingly very poor performance for a restaurant that has such a good reputation and has been reliable in the past"
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "We have gone to this Tommy Bahamas since they opened in the Mauna Lani shops near us. We love the ambiance, food, music and views. When we fly here from the mainland, this is the place we have an EARLY dinner. Love it!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Who knew Tommy Bahama could do food so well! Second visit was again great and I will go back next time when on the Island."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "The friendly manager, Mr Johnny, came by to check on us and he was so nice and cordial. He bought my desert! We love this place and especially the atmosphere. It is hoppin. You will need a reservation. Use open table. Blackened tuna was perfect. Salads were tasty. All fish dinners are good. Musician playing in the background. No negatives"
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "My family and I went to Tommy Bahamas for a birthday dinner, and I was blown away by how great the service was and how delicious the food tasted! We were sat right away, and the waiter was so friendly and took the time to chat with us as we were visiting from Los Angeles and asked for recommendations on places to visit. Everything was exceptional and I would definitely visit a Tommy Bahamas in my area."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "Not what I expected from a restaurant associated with a clothing brand. The manager Mr. Nguyen runs a very tight ship The staff is well trained and professional; the food arrived hot and beautifully prepared and presented. The waitress was warm and friendly without wanting to be our buddy. It's also a very nice room with large glass doors that open to the tropical night. Try the Baja Margarita....excellent! Our third time here, we are yet to be disappointed."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "We were there for lunch had a great outside table and fantastic service! We all had The Cuban sandwich and it was very tasty! Good bread well pressed and grilled gooey cheese and yummy dill pickles! There were other interesting choices on the menu that we will have to go back to try!!"
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "I have been to TB several times..and consistently the veggies that are on the menu are never served..and the excuse I always the same..."we ran out and our shipment is due tomorrow"..the reality they dont order whats on the menu..nor do they tell their guests in advance what is really going to be on their plate...is is that big of a deal--probably not..but it is unpleasant and certainly deceptive"
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Food was just okay and quite expensive given the quality and attention to detail. I asked for my fish with no rice just veg and it came the way they normally prepare it with rice. We asked for dessert with no whipping cream and it came out with whipping cream. My husband's Brussel sprouts were very overdone and the mash potatoes were pathetic."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I booked for a special occasion and it was a let down. The service was friendly but the food was very average. Nothing inspired."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Hawaii / Big Island Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Service
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Most Booked
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