Hans Foto

Always a wonderful spot to stop for a food, snack, or drink. They really have something for everyone. There is open self seating at the bar top with full service. The restaurant seating area requires you to order at the front of the bar at the register and then go find a seat. It's not a big deal, but it's nice to know. The staff has always been exceptional, friendly, and attentive. They make your mixed drinks in front of you and deliver them quickly. There is also a great selection of beer and wine to choose from, and their Frozen Mai Tais are the best. The food is excellent, top notch, restaurant quality. The meals are full sized, and the appetizers are generous. There is also a great happy hour menu most days. If you are a sports fan, sit at the bar. They have 4 TVs going at all times displaying sports, and they will find whatever game you ask them to if they have access. The restaurant and bar can be cold in the winter or overcast day, so bring a jacket or something to stay warm in case you are out of reach of the heaters. The staff has always been happy to turn them on when requested, and most cool days they are on already. The bar and dining areas are also wheelchair accessible and there are accessibility ramps towards the back of the bar area.

James Tigner

This is a very chill spot. We came in from Pittsburgh and stopped by the mall on a whim and happened upon this gem. The atmosphere was relaxing and buzzing at the same time. All 3 of our bartenders, Nick, Angelica, and Edward were equally skillful and friendly. I recommend you stop by and pay them a visit. I can’t recommend this surprising gem enough. 5 out of 4 stars.

Mark Taylor

We ate at Tommy Bahama restaurant in Hawaii and I was excited to see that they had one in San Diego. The coconut shrimp is amazing. The mango chicken salad is delicious. My daughter got the mahi-mahi tacos and loved them. I got the fillet tacos and they were great. Live singing and great service. They only have outside seating. This was fine because they had heat lamps to keep it warm.

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Christian Dela Rosa

Love this place - perfect and convenient spot to enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail while the family counterparts are out shopping. :-) They can take hours as far as I’m concerned while I’m sitting here. Food is fresh, and well prepared. Service is quick, fast and pleasant. Shout out to Zach and Ashley for keeping me company while the shoppers shopped; and especially for grabbing the cup of coffee and cream for the Irish!

Megan Kao

Noe and Janae (manager) were really friendly and nice. Noe had great recommendations and was attentive without being too much. Food is delicious and seating at the bar is fun with lots of people watching, but there is also patio seating for a little quieter atmosphere.

Dan Fillat

Update…… I have been here multiple times over the last year. Food is still good as ever. Service is better than ever. Zach and Izzy took care of us. Both were on it and provided awesome service. Thanks for everything. Lots of outdoor seating with heaters and about 20 bar seats. This is the best place to stop in the Fashion Valley Mall. Stop by between 3-6 for Happy hour and get a beer, some cauliflower bites and filet mignon tacos! You will be very happy. Service is very good/friendly and fast.

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Danielle M

I was really interested to see what this clothing store plus bar would be like. A friend and I grabbed a seat at the bar and they have happy hour daily from 3pm to 6pm so we got there right on time. I really liked the mojito and the margarita. I also like the corn dip a lot, it's got some kick to it. I'm not a big fan of malls in general but I'd definitely come back here if I was in the area.

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Sylvia Robledo

My sister took our 93 and 87 year old parents, my daughter,and I there. She had been there before and also the restaurant in Hawaii. We were all very impressed with the food and drinks, especially the coconut cloud! The service from our server, Emilie, was formidable! We visit many restaurants in San Diego and Emilie was by far the best server we’ve ever had!

Though attached to the clothing store, they did a great job of creating an intimate and inviting eatery. We tried a couple of creative martinis, which were great if a bit sweet. The classic burger was prepared well and very juicy, served with excellent fries. The highlight though was the steak flatbread. Caramelized onions were so sweet and grilled steak tips perfectly tender and juicy. A surprisingly great casual dining experience, thank you.

Jeffrey Barnes

Had a lovely time here! The menu matched the location for sure. We ordered Mahi Mahi tacos, jerk chicken sandwich, flat bread, cucumber smash, raspberry paloma

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Lisa Romine

I have been to the Marlin Bar in NYC and Naples and had high hopes for this one while visiting San Diego. Maybe I should have been more informed and then I wouldn’t have been so disappointed. I arrived at 12:30 on a Saturday and the bar was full. In order to get a table, you had to place your order at the entrance. I sat and waited and when I saw a server go by, I asked for some water. They pointed and said I had to get my own from a water station. Huh. I did and got my own napkins and salt and pepper while I was there. Eventually my lunch was brought to me but no drink. I waited and then headed to the bar thinking I was supposed to pick up my own cocktail, too, but passed a server on the way with what looked like my drink. When I asked, saying that my lunch had already been served, it turned out it was mine and she told me that the bartender was busy and got behind. It took longer to make my lunch than my cocktail??? At any rate, this is by no means a full service restaurant. Also, if you are a party of one or two, it is better to sit in the bar area. The temperature there is noticeably cooler than the tables which are under awnings with no fans (there are numerous fans in the bar). I am giving it a low 4 stars because the food and drink were good but the service (or lack thereof) took away from the experience.

My Le

Tommy Bahamas bar has been popping up everywhere and we are fortunate to have one here in San Diego. You can have retail therapy and enjoy food and drinks! Located inside Fashion Valley Mall at the corner next door to Vince and across from Loft. There’s a large u-shape bar seating in the front and tables in the back/side. Live music as well and of course the retail store. Happy hour is daily from 3-6pm at the bar. There’s also daily specials from M-Th for drink and food. I came on a Thursday so it was $6 house Rita which is their lime version. Food was $6 any taco but the filet. You pay and order your first order at the bar. Then sit anywhere. From there, you can order more from your table. We came here for drinks. Got the Rita. It was nice ambiance with live music. Aside from their daily specials, the pricing here is a bit steep but understandable because of the tourist area and the name.

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Timmy Doesn’t Share Food

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar toes the line between beachy charm and mall food court vibes. The food? Squarely in the okay zone—not bad, not great, just kind of… there. My mojito, on the other hand, was a mini vacation in a glass—minty, crisp, and strong enough to make me temporarily forget I was waiting half my life to be asked if I was ready for another. Service was classic San Diego: warm smiles, relaxed pace, and a vibe that says “We’ll get to it… eventually.” It’s the kind of spot you hit when you’re not in a rush, moderately hungry, and maybe just want a good drink and a reason to people-watch.

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