Tommy's Restaurant

130 N Encina St, Visalia
(559) 627-6077

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Juanita Mathews

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Nachos, Steak and Unique Baked Potato, Creme Brulee

Larry Kapigian

Solid all the way around , great food, service and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Blanca Alba

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!

F Vasquez

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian Brower

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 entrĂ©es. 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.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Hannah

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heidi Neufeld

We had the absolutely most delicious dinner for our 25th anniversary. Our steaks and sides were done to perfection and our server Kate was an absolute joy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

R. OROZCO

First time here. Went for a birthday lunch. I wish I would've taken a picture of the food. I literally shared a sandwich salad and some giant Jr. Cheese burger my daughter ordered. Yummy. So filling. Their fries. OMG. They are crunchy like curly fries but not curly. So delicious and with ranch. I would go just to order the fries. I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terra Barnes

Came here for a anniversary date — our first time — and didn’t realize we were supposed to check in at a different room. The woman working the lounge was busy chatting with another group, ignored us, then abruptly told us we were in the wrong place without much courtesy. Not the best first impression.

We were seated in a back room with no music, very quiet and awkward — felt like we couldn’t even talk normally with how close the tables were. I asked for my burger well done, but it came out pink. I didn’t complain, just ate around it. My husband got the wood plank steak, which was buried in sauerkraut and not enjoyable. Unfortunately, he ended up sick later that night.

We won’t be back for the food — maybe just for cocktails if we return at all.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Gene Smith

Take a winter coat if you eat at Tommy’s, it so cold your food gets cold too before you eat it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Joseph Mendoza

Everything was amazing but having a bug walking around my table absolutely not. That’s so gross.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sean S

Dated decor. Service and employees were super nice. Food was alright.

Peter V

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Athena Matsikas

Isabel is an amazing hostess, very fun and friendly. Alvaro was the best server ever and was very attentive to the group. Michellle was an amazing bartender.

Jesse Ortiz

Oh my word! I haven't had a meal and service like this in a minute! the food and the service was amazing! our server Alvaro was outstanding! great job! we'll be back.

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