Absolutely gorgeous place! I love the atmosphere and as soon as you walk in, you can feel the upbeat vibe! I initially went to visit my friend Rodney, who is the new restaurant manager. I decided to sit down and have one of their delicious Pina Coladas, which was made with perfection! After a while, I decided to order some food and went with their World Famous Coconut Shrimp! As an aside, the bar always has 2-3 bartenders at one time and they all ensured I was well taken care of and made sure my food came out correctly. They all were super sweet and nice. During another visit, I had their Classic Mojito which was equally as tasty as the Pina Colada! If you wanna bring some friends to have a good time, have some good food and great drinks, this is the place. As an added plus, since I went on a Saturday evening, they had live musicI I would describe it as a fun little location on the backside of the Town Center on River City Drive. It's also a great place to sit outside under the fans and people watch! And once you're done eating, just step away from the bar and into the retail store which has some cute (but expensive) merchandise. read more

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Great patio to people watch. Fun cocktails, yummy menu. Pricing was a little high for lunch, but it was worth it. Service on point! read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Tommy Bahama is good! Nice outdoor area which was partially covered as it was cold when we went but really well heated. Food is delicious and drinks are good! Service is very good! I have nothing against this place and rather enjoy it, only drawback is it's kind of expensive. 12 glasses of anything but beer, $22 burgers and up from there. On par with other upscale restaurants in the area but had a $178 tab before tip for what was probably a $78 experience we could have had at a lower scale place. read more

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Had such a great lunch today at Tommy Bahamas, it's such a vibe in there! Great atmosphere, they had a guy playing live music which sounded fantastic. The drinks and food were delicious! Loved the crispy lemon chicken, omg so good with this creamy arugula salad with pine nuts! The dessert was also so good, make sure to add the ice cream on top! They changed it up where they seat you now and the servers take your order like a regular restaurant, no more ordering at the counter. read more

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We stumbled upon happy hour for a couple of apps and drinks at this place unexpectedly and what a pleasant surprise it was! We sat at the bar although there was also table service. The vibe was such that my husband joked that he felt like we were on a cruise just people watching as the shoppers passed by. The happy hour pricing was very reasonable and the food and drinks were delicious!! I highly recommend the street corn dip! VERY TASTY! I had both a Mai tai and and aperol spritz and honestly the aperol spritz is the closest one I found to ones I enjoyed while actually in Europe! They were setting up for live music as we were leaving so I am looking forward to our next visit that will be for dinner!! read more

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Stopped here before shopping with a friend and per usual the food was amazing. I always get the Ahi Tacos they have great flavor, fresh fish and a nice crunch. Everyone is always so nice and chill. I love the water feature they have down the side of the patio. Such a vibe. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Happy Hour menu - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I stopped by for a quick bite and had a great time! The water feature outside makes for great ambiance for a warm lunch. Service was great he really explained many menu items so I could really understand what I was getting. Such a great spot read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Avocado Taco Salad - Shrimp - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This place wasn't bad at all. Had the jerk chicken sandwhich. It was good. Sat outside it overlooked the outdoor mall and had a nice breeze and setting. My meal cost around $20. It was good food but I'm not sure the price hit the same. However it is the time we live in everything is expensive. I'm going to go back and try the poke bowl. read more

We passed by this place walking (and because we didn't feel dressed appropriately in joggers and gym shorts) our first night in JAX, and ultimately decided to come here the next night because it looked so lovely yet relaxing at the same time. We came to this place and there was a half hour wait so we put our names down and they would text when a table was ready. We did end up staying until closing (10pm If I recall correctly) so about two hours. We did a little walking around before heading back early to the bar to have a drink while waiting for the table. This place is very open atmosphere - the patio/courtyard area has a fountain-ish area that separated tables and made it a more cozy environment. The bar is very sleek high end looking but still inviting. Michaela was our server for the night and she was impeccable- super sweet, and kind, while knocking suggestions out of the park. Meal and service were phenomenal. At the bar we each had a martini - espresso martini and coconut cloud martini. Both super pretty and delicious. I've been making a point to try an espresso martini at every place that offers one - I'm a coffee fanatic tbh. At the table we had the world famous coconut shrimp (heavenly and beautifully crisped coconut topping). We each got blackened mahi mahi tacos. Delicious with perfect amount of topping and the shells/chips were perfectly seasoned. Then we had some more drinks each - he had the frozen piña colada, grapefruit basil martini, and the raspberry jalapeño Paloma. I had the frozen mai tai and the sunset glow. A warning- you taste the Jalapeño with each sip of the Paloma. All of the drinks were very good and the liquor ratio was on point- nothing was weak. I will have to say the espresso martini was my favorite by far and then the Mai tai. Next time I'm in JAX, I'm getting more chips to go with the tacos! They were super tasty! Money extremely well spent. read more

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I only stopped by for a quick night cap. Good zibe I did get the strawberry dessert they do have a the happy hour but it's only from 3 to 5. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Bar area - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Such a great experience at Tommy Bahama! We came in with a large party including two little ones in strollers and the staff was so accommodating from the jump. They pushed tables together and put us back in the corner so we had plenty of room with the strollers. It was a little chilly so they made sure they had a working heater for us by the babies too. McKayla was our server and she was lovely. Super attentive, helpful, quick and pleasant. Food runners were kind and the hostess even came back to check on us. Food was fresh and delicious although it took a good while to come out but we didn't mind because we were in good company. I had the poke bowl which was soo yummy and our party nibbled on a few apps as well including the corn dip and hurricane fries. Great experience and would recommend! read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Hurricane fries - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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It was super busy at Tommy Bahamas and St John TC during this pre-Christmas holiday week. We snagged a couple of seats at the bar and had some awesome chats over a some delicious Martinis. Ordered the American hamburger with fries and absolutely loved the Tommy sauce on it. Seriously, it was a really tasty burger. The bartenders were so on top of things, even though it was packed, and everyone there was super friendly. I will defiantly return again. read more

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We had a great time at the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar. We chose to sit outside since it was cooler and breezier than inside by the bar. I had the blood orange martini and my husband had the grapefruit basil martini--both were refreshing and delicious. For food, I went with the mahi tacos (so good!) and he had the sliders. I really appreciate that they now give you the option to choose between 2 or 3 tacos/sliders. Three is usually too much for me, so being able to customize was a nice touch. There wasn't any live music tonight, but the vibe was still great. It was relaxing just people-watching and enjoying the evening outdoors. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to. read more

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This restaurant/bar was a unique concept for me. You start your tab by ordering something from the cashier and then grabbing a table. Once you are seated (self seating) you can order additional items with any of the waiters that you see. The restaurant has huge open windows which give a great view for people watching. With the live band, the ambiance was great. I enjoyed my food and drink but I found the service to be very slow. I would return but know what to expect. Pro tip: Ask for the kids menu. read more

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We had to come back for the cheeseburgers! We tried the corn dip for the first time which was delicious. We also ended our meal with the strawberry and cream croffle & the key lime pie, both which were excellent. We were pretty cold on the patio. I wish the heaters could have been turned up a bit. We had great service although it did feel like certain requested take a little bit longer than we would expect, did ask for a refills of water, which was never brought, but our sodas were topped off. I love their Diet Coke. It is super crispy! read more

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This location has gone to full service. The open air concept makes you feel like you're on vacation in the moment you step in. Staff works in a team, which is really nice for a great service. The coconut shrimp is always the best and one of their signature items. The corn dip comes with a small amount of chips, but they are happy to bring you more if you ask. The coconut cocktails hit the spot to keep that summer feel. they also have an app that you can accumulate points for rewards by uploading your receipts read more

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TB's is one of our favorite spots at the town center. The staff is welcoming and friendly, and service is usually pretty good. We dropped in for a drink and dinner, hoping to get the bar, but plenty of others had the same idea so we were seated at a table next to the long water feature. The view as very pleasant and rain outside made it cool and comfortable. We ordered drinks and chips and guac. My Mai Tai was great, and it's one of my go-to drinks there. We ordered dinner after finishing the great chips and guac, and enjoyed the rest of our drinks. Dinner arrived soon thereafter, and my Poke Bowl was delicious. The tuna was great quality and the flavors were melded perfectly. The only disappointment was my wife's salad. The menu stated it came with grilled chicken but there was none to be found. For a second I thought the waiter was going to tell us it actually did have chicken, but upon returning to the kitchen, he realized he had missed it. Quick fix and all was well. Overall good experience still. read more

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I started with the Buffalo cauliflower, because, let's be honest, eating vegetables doused in sauce and fried to perfection is my favorite way to stay "healthy." Super crispy, nicely spiced, with ranch and buffalo sauce on the side for my dipping pleasure (and it was!). Bonus points for the side pickle slices! For my main course, I dove into the ahi tuna poke bowl. The rice was cooked perfectly, the fish tasted fresh, and mixing in the seaweed salad added just the right touch of salty ocean goodness to every bite. Now, for the one tiny sand grain in the otherwise smooth beach experience: table cleaning. It's a seat-yourself situation, which is cool--until you realize most of the tables are still hanging out with the remnants of previous guests. A server swooped in to save the day when we sat down, but I noticed several other tables sitting dirty for quite a while, despite the restaurant being pretty quiet. A little more attention here would really elevate the experience--no one wants to choose between "dirty" and "wet." On a brighter note, the servers were lovely--super friendly, quick to help, and they clearly understand the art of making diners feel welcome. Bonus points for the outdoor heaters, which made the patio feel like a warm island escape in these chilly for Florida temps. All in all, Tommy Bahama gets four stars from me. It's got great food, great staff, and a vibe that makes you want to order another cocktail and pretend you're on vacation for one more day. Just maybe bring a wet wipe if you're dining during off-peak hours. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Buffalo Cauliflower - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I'd been wanting to check out Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar for a while, and this spot in Jacksonville was everything I hoped for! I didn't even realize there was one in Orlando until after, but this location was perfect for people-watching, live music, and great vibes. The ahi tuna tacos were a must, and my Paloma (with a double!) was top-tier. Between the relaxing outdoor seating, great drinks, and live music, it's the perfect place to unwind. Bonus points for the shopping & definitely coming back! read more

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Absolutely the worst experience for a first time visit. Had to order food from the bar since it took so long to get a table. Once seated we were seated at a table under a leaky ceiling. We had to move the table and seat over ourselves. The staff took over 20 minutes to find us another table, meanwhile there were 4 unbussed tables and cleared booth we could have been seated at immediately. The wait staff were inattentive and unbothered. Finally the food we ordered at the bar arrived to the table we eventually got packaged in to go boxes to eat at the table. Absolutely the most subpar dining experience in Jacksonville, Florida ever. read more

Delicious food! Great service! I got the shareable margarita pizza and it was definitely big enough for two people. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Inside of restaurant. Service great. - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great time here at Tommy Bahama however my fiancée and I were really in the mood for the sweet potato tots. We drove from St Augustine with hopes to have them with our drinks. However we were VERY disappointed they're no longer serving them. Please bring the back! read more

The service was attentive, and the food and drinks were perfect. I enjoyed a refreshing red sangria and the avocado taco salad with added chicken--both were delicious. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, especially with the soothing water feature running down the center. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Dining area - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Visiting Jacksonville, I stopped by to meet an old friend. It is a beautiful and relaxing restaurant. There was live music, which is awesome, and we sat on the patio. It was nice and warm and coming from 3 digit dry heat, I enjoyed the weather while dining at Tommy Bahamas. I ordered crown on the rocks while my friends had the Sliders and Chips with Queso. The queso was yummy, and the chips were nice and crispy. Service was good for the little interaction I had with her. Great spot, and I'll check out the out other locations closer to me. read more

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We were on the waitlist for an hour. We are a party of 5. We were 7th in line at the start. After 30 minutes we were told they prioritize parties of 4 or less. Our wait would be longer. We were fine with that. We moved up to second. Then we moved up to first. No news. Still we waited another 20 minutes. Then we lost our place on the waitlist. I asked what happened? I was told that that usually happens with online reservations. I said, "huh? But you confirmed us! I spoke with you! I also have a text message to that effect! At 1:32pm!" The lady at the front looked at me and reentered my name and took down my phone number, promising another 10 minutes. As she was entering my information she said loudly and with sarcasm, within earshot of everyone at the reception podium, "I love my job! I love my job!" - as if it was her mantra. Right after that they ushered in a party of 6 ahead of us. And then another party of 5 with two babies. I would like to think that it wasn't because we were 5 Filipinos and we don't rate! That couldn't happen in Jacksonville FL! I just shut up and waited. 15 minutes later we got the text. Our table was ready. It was 2:34. We started at 1:32pm. We stayed because it was a small family reunion for us. We were talking while waiting. Advice: If you have a party of 5 or more, they'll tell you - like they told me - that they'll prioritize reservations for 4 or less and that your wait will be longer. They'll take your reservation, ask for your phone number, then you'll wait. Then they'll let other parties of 5 or more ahead of you. They'll tell you it's because it's the weekend and it's crowded. LIKE THEY DID NOT ANTICIPATE IT. Imagine that! Then when they seat you, they'll tell you they're out of chicken. At 2:54pm the waiter took our order. Now 3:12 pm. Our order finally arrived. An hour and 40 minutes after we arrived. We inhaled the food because we were so hungry. We think it was good. read more

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Drinks are amazing! Love the patio area and service was amazing! *Pineapple Paradisio Martini *Raspberry Jalapeńo Paloma Food and service was amazing as always! read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This was my first time coming here. I already had an early dinner, so we were just looking for some nice drinks and live music. This was a pretty cool choice. You have to place an order before you're able to seat yourself. The drinks were ok. I got a raspberry jalapeño Paloma. It wasn't really spicy at all . My fiancé tried the lemon drop martini. Will go back to try food. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Lemon drop martini - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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My daughter and I were doing some Christmas shopping at St. John's Town Center and decided to stop here for lunch. You order at the counter and the waiters then deliver your food and drinks to your table. The menu has appetizers, salads, tacos, wings, sandwiches, and some entrees. I ordered the blackened shrimp chopped salad. It came with shredded romaine, feta, tomatoes, eggs, bacon, avocado, roasted corn salsa, and had herb buttermilk dressing. It was very tasty. My daughter had the grilled chicken and mango salad. It had baby greens, toasted almonds and macadamia nuts, feta, pepitas, dried blueberries, and tomatoes. It comes with a lemon basil vinaigrette dressing, but barely had any dressing at all so we had to ask for another side of dressing. That made it a lot better. The ambiance is nice because it is an outside covered patio. They also have bar seating. read more

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Today around 3:30 p.m., my wife and I walked up to the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar host stand to ask how long the wait would be for two adults and a baby. The hostess told us "about 30-35 minutes." No problem at all as there were a few stores nearby, so she took our number and we went to kill some time. About 30 minutes later we came back to the stand and this time there was a different hostess. I asked how much longer it might be and she told us, "You guys are actually next if you'll just step right here we're bussing your table now." I look over to the same direction she's indicating and yep, indeed they're setting a table for us. As she was literally walking away to clean our table, a woman walked up and asked how long the wait was. The hostess told her "30-35min." The woman pointed at the table we were waiting on and said, "Why can't I have the one they're cleaning? Why is there such a wait?" The hostess tried to explain that someone already had that table (us), but the woman cut her off and said, "Why can't I just sit there." The hostess grabs her menus and somehow... she got the table. When the hostess came back, I stepped up again and she said, "I'm sorry but she was like so rude and pushy. We're working on another table for you now." I said "Oh. Okay? That makes sense?" We then waited another 5-10 minutes. What that told me is that wait times here don't actually mean much. If you're patient and respectful, you wait. If you're entitled and pushy enough, apparently you don't have to. Pretty disappointing experience. Lesson learned and I don't expect we'll be back. read more

This is my favorite spot to get a bite on shopping at the town center mall. It's based originally in Hawaii. I like to get multiple items and share amongst friends. They had live music. There was a guy singing and playing his guitar. Unfortunately the water wasn't running today. It's very pretty and gives calming vibes. There are coconut, shrimp and street corn dip is my favorite. Today I got the coconut shrimp because I wasn't too hungry. You get four shrimp but you can add as many as you like depending on how hungry you are. They are the perfect size and cook too perfection and I love the dip that it comes with. read more

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Ouch! Such a fan,,, always have a great meal here. BUT NOT today? Sadly the polish was off, service just ok, and food less than memorable. Interiors (exterior) running rough, luke warm staff, and pedestrian quality on the Tacos, mahi and steak, and hokey pucks for sliders. Not cheep for cafeteria food and service! read more

First time visiting, out for some cocktails with friends. Service and vibe- Great, super helpful and friendly. Sat outside and able to pick your table (you place an initial order, have your card added, and choose a seat). Different staff come up to deliver or if interested in ordering more. This section was built around the existing fountains outside in Town Center. Drinks- Pricey but delicious - seems we missed happy hour which may be a nice option next time. About $12-20 for specialty cocktails which can add up quickly. Food- We shared different apps and meals. 1- Ahi Tuna Taco app: very delicious and fresh. Hard shell wonton. 2- Tater tots, wasn't expecting much but the sauce and flavor was outstanding. 3- Buffalo cauliflower- breading a bit thicker, but very good. 4-Blackened shrimp tacos, soft shell- very good and great flavor. 5- Corn dip with chips, good. Friend had a birthday dessert so we split the brownie with caramel sauce and ice cream rolled in toasted coconut. It was very good and more than enough for three. Will be back for apps and drinks, especially on a nice day. read more

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Got the frozen pina colada. Very hot day so it was needed. Nothing remarkable though was happy for the dark rum floater which made it less sweet. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing. Would come back if I needed a break from shopping. read more

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Had family from out of town and their first time in Jacksonville. On 11/25/25 around 6-7pm - whoever the hostess was, was probably the rudest, laziest person I ever encountered. When we told her it was a party of 6 adults and 3 children she rolled her eyes and seemed unable to handle the task at hand.....which was simply her job. She told us multiple times she had to figure out what to do? Did the restaurant seem busy? No. THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. And the best part? I guess to try to make us not want to eat there? (Because who doesn't want the business and money??) she told me they would have to do automatic gratuity for such a big party - absolutely not an issue. She proceeded to roll her eyes again when I told her I didn't care. She then angrily told us to come back in 10 minutes for her to "figure out" what to do for us. Well, we decided to take our business and money elsewhere to J.Alexander's just a few steps down and was seated immediately, no issues, and top notch service! Stay away from this place if you happen to be a larger party than 2 I guess? So the hostess doesn't have to do her job. Or maybe if you are a person of color as it seemed like she could have been put off by that as well. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! And being from Dallas, TX - this isn't our first time at this restaurant - the location in Plano, TX - we've visited multiple times with a large party and no issues at all! Way busier and friendlier establishment. read more

Amazing cocktail and appetizer lounge at the town centers! Very good happy hour every day. The sliders were out of this world! Juicy and flavorful, and not overly cooked. The Aioli dip and ranch dip were amazing! The strawberry cooler was the perfect balance of sweet and limey flavor. read more

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Went there in the early afternoon with a friend as I've heard good things about the food. Ordered a salad while my friend ordered tacos. Her food came out quickly but after waiting 30 minutes we asked about mine and were told it was given to someone else. No apology just "did you still want it" and as I was deciding whether or not to get it the server said don't worry we've got it. Was told by a male employee the salad was coming out again waited finally a mgr came out to confirm I still wanted it once again no apology offered. Salad finally brought out by mgr still no apology. My friend was waiting to eat with me so her meal was now cold. Halfway through my meal the mgr came over and gave me a courtesy card for an appetizer on my next visit thinking that would bring me back. I will say the salad was amazing but the poor service and lack of accountability makes it unlikely I will return nor will it be on my list of recommendations for family and friends. Jax has too many amazing places to eat that value providing exceptional meals from start to finish. A shame because we meet up weekly for lunch or dinner with several women groups and are always looking for places to gather definitely a missed referral opportunity. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This is my second time visiting this location and each time I have a great experience. The food was fresh and served quickly. I only had a hour for lunch with my Bestfriend before heading to another appointment. This was the perfect place to grab tasty food, have good conversation, and efficient service without having grab and go or "fast food" We ordered the mahi tacos and the blackened shrimp tacos both were flavorful. I originally wanted the jerk chicken tacos as seen on Yelp but unfortunately they no longer serve them. We sat outside under heaters because the temperature finally feels like Christmas here in Florida. The waiters were helpful and we had three different people check on us and help us throughout our short one hour stay. Definitely recommend this place to grab a quick lunch and or drink between shopping. read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - BLACKENED MAHI MAHI tacos and chips and salsa - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The good and atmosphere was good. is for having to wait 20 minutes for table while about 80% of tables were empty and not a single person in line before us. read more

The staff is gray service Amazing and en ambiance never misses! The food is always so good we consume before I can picture and the Baja margaritas are on point! read more

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

When we arrived it was raining and there were only a few dry places in the restaurant. The areas that appeared to be dry, the ceiling would leak or there was puddles under the table. The servers were friendly and tried to help, but the facilities were not accommodating to an enjoyable dinner. Wings were fantastic. Everything else tasted frozen and the sliders were raw in the middle. Cocktails are great and staff was friendly. Probably will not be back for any food. read more

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