When will Tommy Bahama's restaurant re-open?

Question

Hello- we are heading to the area mid-July and would like to know if Tommy Bahama's restaurant will be open soon. The website is not helpful, but I thought someone local or a recent visitor would know more. Thank you.

Answer

Good question! Yes — folks have reported that Tommy Bahama’s restaurant in Sarasota is re-opening.

Here’s what I found out:

The new location is at 465 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle, which is where the Shore restaurant used to be.
It officially reopened on September 24, 2025, in a two-story space: retail on the ground floor and the restaurant/bar upstairs.
The design is a bit more modern than the old bungalow-style version, with wood-paneled walls, zebrawood tables, and a convertible roof on the back patio.
The dining area seats nearly 200 people, and the restaurant is meant to feel like a comfortable Florida home, reflecting Tommy Bahama’s laid-back brand ethos.
Local reports confirm that after being closed due to hurricane damage, Tommy Bahama made a strong comeback in this new space.

Bottom line: Yes, Tommy Bahama will (or now does) reopen soon — the new restaurant and store opened in late September 2025. So if you’re visiting in mid-July, it won’t be open yet; you’ll likely miss its reopening by a couple of months.