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    Tom's Watch Bar

    4.2 (680 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TOM'S WATCH BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    A small portion of my Prime Rib Dip
    Chris T.

    Great atmosphere tonight! There's a watch party going on over here for the World Cup, and the customers are so involved. Our server, Adam was great. He suggested the Prime Rib Dip, which looked delicious, but they were out of the white cheese, so I got to try it without the cheese. That was very good too, so I can't wait to come back and try it WITH the cheese. The sauce (au jus) is a thicker sauce, and with the horseradish sauce, was the perfect complement. My granddaughter loved her hamburger, and my daughter was okay with her fish and chips. This place is packed but the servers are on top of it. We started eating so fast I only took a picture of a portion of my prime rib dip

    Lemon pepper wings
    Katelynn T.

    Came today for the World Cup Final, and barely made it to a bar spot as we did walk-in, not reservations. Love the drinks, love the electric vibe. We were seated on the outdoor patio, and luckily we had misters and shade to counter the 95 degree heat. The food here is just okay and overpriced for what it is. Calamari is too chewy and bland, bacon burger and tri tip are also ok. I'd only recommend the wings out of what I've tried so far on the menu. Bar staff was friendly and participated in celebrating in the game. Great experience

    Josiah H.

    Came here for the first times with friends for a UFC fight warch party. There were 6 if us so we fot a table to the right, reas area near the large set of flat screens on the wall. Ordered: Strawberry Mule Jamaican Jerk Wings Service was good. Food was good. Environment was great for social gatherings around sports. I wasn't sure if it was kid friendly until I arrived and saw children present as well. Overall: Good spot to catch a fight or game and a drink.

    Kings game is on
    Melissa S.

    When we arrived, 30 minutes before the USA played in the World Cup. There was already a line to get in, but there was plenty of seating. I was shocked that there still so many seats available. I thought due to there was a game prior that the place would be packed and we would be lucky to get a seat. They had 2 lines to get in, the VIP line and the regular line. The line was super slow even with 3 hostesses. They were seating everyone so that is what took so much time. When we got to the front of the line they asked up if we had reservations. I had no idea that this was a reservation type of place. Next they informed us that there was a $20 cover fee. I think that is per group not per person, but I'm not really sure. For $20 we were ready to turn around and go home or to another place that didn't charge. We were totally shocked that there was an entrance fee. We had no idea that they would do something like that. We've been here once before for a Sunday NFL game and there was no cover charge. Thankfully the guy in front of us asked if it was free to sit at the outside bar and they said yes. So, after we were informed of the $20 fee we took the lead from the guy in-front of us and headed for the outdoor bar. For free you'd think the place would be packed. Thankfully it was virtually empty. We had almost any seat to choose from. We grabbed the third table, which had the best view of one of the many TVs. We're so thankful that we arrived early. As time went on the place did fill up and soon it was standing room only and people were actually standing and watching the game. We gave up our third chair to a larger party that wanted to sit together, their group did block the walkway, but no one said anything, they just went around the other side of the bar or squeezed though which was difficult. We ate dinner before we arrived to save money. Though once you see the menu you have to order something as everything looked so good. I really wanted to get the cheesecake as it was the only dessert they had. If they had a hot fudge Sunday, I would have totally got that. Instead I let my husband pick as everything looked so good and it was hard to decide. He ordered something that I wasn't eyeing, but I trusted him in his decision. He ordered the CRISPY CHICKEN & CORNBREAD PANCAKE Sweet cornbread pancakes, pickle-brined and hand-battered premium crispy chicken tenders, honey butter, maple syrup. The sweet cornbread was amazing. I love the edges, it was so buttery. The centers were also good with the honey butter, but not as good as the edges. The crispy chicken was really crispy to perfection. And it came out so hot, I almost burned my mouth it was so hot. We really didn't use the maple syrup. We dipped the chicken it it once, so as we tried it didn't really enhance the dish. Next time I'm going to just eat dinner at Tom's Watch Bar as everything looked so good. Also I've read other reviews and people have really liked the food. I though they had some sliders, but I didn't see them on the menu. They did have a Prime Rib Dip, but that isn't a slider. Sitting outside in the bar was great for the price. It did get a little chilly and I wished I had worn jeans and brought a sweater. Next time I'll check the weather for the evening and dress appropriately. I did have a jacket in the car so my husband went back to the car for me at half time and he also grabbed our emergency blanket to wrap around our legs. That really helped. They had plenty of pretty clean bathrooms. It didn't smell really refreshed, but it wasn't bad either. They had I believe 4 stalls so if there were a line it would move fast. I went right after half time in hopes there wasn't a line and there wasn't. It is a little hidden, but they are good at pointing you to it. I thought it was on the way to the kitchen and it might have been if you went right as the bathrooms are on the left. Parking at the Downtown Commons (DOCO) typically costs $6.00 per hour, with every additional 20 minutes priced at $2.00, up to a $32.00 daily maximum. During peak events at the Golden 1 Center, flat event rates often apply, and nearby garages offer varying hourly or daily rates. It cost us $18 to park. It seems like you can park at the old Macy's parking lot for $15. That's so much a better deal, but it also seems sketchy. Is it legit or are people just collecting money due to it's an empty lot. I think the price of parking is really expensive. I think we should have walked as it was daylight going there and it would be daylight going home. In addition it wasn't too hot. So back to the $20 entrance fee. Knowing this I am hesitant to return. I do see the advantage of arriving early so you can get a seat outside so that isn't bad. Arriving 30 minutes early isn't too early so it's reasonable.

    Margarita and shots
    Ziba F.

    Tom's is such a fun place to watch any sport event and for the girlies THE place to go to for a love island watch party!!! Came here in a Sunday and there was no wait and we were sat by a big screen to watch love island. Our waiter was really funny and patient with all of our requests. We ordered Spinach dip appetizer Tacos Burgers Nachos Ahi tuna nachos Everything is delicious and came out hot and fresh! The shots are large and the rinks are just as delicious! This is such fun chill place to be at where all the patrons are yelling and enjoying the vibe!

    Ursula R.

    Went to Tom's Watch Bar on a Monday and it was completely empty, which was great, no wait. The restaurant was very clean and the servers were attentive. I wanted the ahi poke tuna nachos, but they were out. I ordered the prime rib sandwich ($24.49), which was a good size, and the tater tots were crispy. The deep dish nachos were also really good--flavorful, savory, and satisfying. Overall, a relaxed experience with good service and solid food.

    Normally comes with guacamole but subbed extra salsa.  Yummy.
    Lynnann W.

    Had never visited this brand but its location was so inviting found myself inside. Christina T. is a Rockstar behind the bar! Incredible talent and multitasking, keeping the very different age groups and backgrounds entertained. Large footprint and they make the most of it; with plenty of options for seating. Bright, clean and outdoor, dog friendly seating too. Great for people watching. Regardless of where you sit, you're surrounded by big screens with plenty of every sort of sport! The Triple Dipper and Harvest Salad didn't disappoint either. Highly recommend for food, drinks and fun!

    Mai Tai (NA)
    Felicia P.

    I like this place - except for on big Football game days. I came on Sat Jan 17th at 5pm for the 49ers vs Seahawks game. I stood at the bar waiting just for some water and an ice tea for 40min. Didn't even get eye contact, greeted, or acknowledged or a we will be right with you. I mean I know they were busy AF - but there needs to be a better system. For water - maybe just having some self serve stations will help. It's a good spot for pre-Kings game gathering especially with the open patio right in front. They still make the best Mai Tai Mocktail. Food has been good too. Sign up for their e-mail and they give a $1 drink of choice as a sign up reward (or at least used to). They don't do any happy hour as they get business as is... The location is nice - just wish service was better at the bar.

    Poke bowl
    Elizabeth T.

    The pros: fun atmosphere and quick service The cons: the smallest portion of tuna I have ever seen. The ahi poke bowl was less of a tuna dish, and more of a rice platter with a side of edamame and dash of tuna seasoning. I shared my surprise with the server, and they kindly brought an extra side of tuna. I hope the kitchen/ management reconsider the amount of tuna in their poke bowl for the cost of the dish.

    Victor V.

    Living in Natomas,we forever had a local place we would watch UFC pay-per-view events.I would say around summer of last year i wanted to try out a new spot to watch UFC,so I decided to go downtown to DoCo and watch UFC at Tom's Watch Bar. So far I'd say I watched 3 or 4 events there and I can honestly say that my experiences there have been great-all of them. First off the environment for these UFC nights are always electric-tons of people,mostly people in age ranges between 20-40 but there are a few old heads like myself there as well checking out the fights.Most of the event nights I attended I showed up right as the main event was beginning so I'd say 90-95% of the tables were occupied.Ive been very lucky though every time because a very helpful hostess always found a great spot for my wife and I to enjoy the fights. We generally have stuck to beers on fight nights and they range from around $9-$11 for a 16 ounce and from $12-$14 for 23 ounce beer-pretty normal prices for the area. As far as food on all our visits the only thing we have ever gotten was the Ahi TunaTower($16.49).This is a favorite of ours-perfect food to munch on while in a festive mood-it's my Go-To food item here.I do see people ordering so many delicious looking items from burgers to nachos to various sandwiches and it all looks great,but I've only had the Ahi Tuna Tower. I know back in the day there used to be a $10 admission fee to get in here on UFC nights but they must've scrapped that because I've never had to pay anything since I started going there again for UFC. Parking is plentiful in the area with various street parking and the DoCo underground garage available,which does come with validation from Tom's if I remember correctly. Now I know recently UFC has changed their model a bit and their PPV events won't be as hard to watch,that being said,do I still think it's worth going out to a place like Toms to watch these events?YES YES YES!!!...There is nothing like watching UFC in an electric environment like Tom's provides,so I do see myself going forward still heading downtown to watch future events at my new favorite downtown spot-Tom's Watch Bar-I will see you there.

    Anny O.

    Food was kind of terrible... Asada tacos were bland and meat portions were tiny! Poke bowl was so disappointing but I should've have expected much from a sports bar. The rice was hard! Fish tasted like it was thawed after being in the freezer. Good service but food was bad and expensive

    Modelo
    Cierra W.

    Since Twin Peaks closed down, I heard this was a good option to watch the Super Bowl at. Despite getting there an hour and a half before the game started, there was a line at the door. I stood there waiting for at least 10 minutes-- mind you, on a bad leg. No idea why it was taking so long. When I finally got to the front, I asked if there was seating at the bar since I was by myself. They said I could only stand there to get drinks. What? I literally came here for the seating at the bar based off the pictures I had seen online where people were able to sit at... There was no seating available inside, so they said I could try my luck in the outdoor area. I walked to the outdoor area, but there were no tables available. I asked a random man if I could sit with him and luckily he gave me permission to. There were high top and standard tables out there. Unfortunately for me, the one I could sit at was a high top. The seat of the chairs looked like wicker, or something similar, but had no padding. They had plenty of TVs, so you could watch at any angle. There was no shade from the sun for the high tops, but there were a few large umbrellas for the standard tables. There were also no patio heaters available when it got chilly at night. I had to walk to the bar and ask for a menu. It was decent, but the selection was not as good as Twin Peaks, and nowhere near as many options as Yard House. I ordered chicken tenders and fries. They were delivered fairly quickly despite the place being so packed. The chicken tenders were flaky, crispy, and flavorful-- not like the ones you usually get at restaurants. The fries were okay. The ranch and blue cheese were good. The beer selection was lackluster. I asked for a cider, but the only thing they had available was Angry Orchard. The service was practically nonexistent. I had to wait at the bar and get their attention if I wanted to order, get a refill, or have the table cleared. The bartenders were friendly, though. The only waiters I saw were there to pass out jello shots and the servers seemed to prioritize the standard tables and indoor seating. Once the game started, there were so many people standing around the bar. People were constantly bumping into our table trying to get around those at the bar. The TV was super loud and located directly over my chair. We asked if they could turn the volume down, but they did not. When I went inside to use the restroom, there was puke at the entrance and paper towels scattered all over the floor. Luckily, the stalls were still stocked with toilet paper, but there was water everywhere. First impression of this place was terrible. I would not recommend coming here to watch the Super Bowl. Were the staff friendly and patient? Yes. Were the customers a vibe? Yes. Would I come back and try again on a regular game day? Maybe.

    TV/patio
    Jagbir S.

    Got there with my toddler and wife who is 39weeks pregnant and were immediately treated with so much love. It was the world cup and two different games were on so they asked which one we wanted to see so they position us to have the best viewing experience. Moved around tables for us! The server was probably the best server we had in a very long time. She immediately asked what to put in for the toddler so kitchen can start working on it as we all know kids need food first! Food for "a watch bar" was surprisingly very good. Chicken tenders were the star of the show. Pickle brined tenders with great sauce on top. We had hot buffalo. Came with side of ranch and didn't have to ask for it. Last time I had Nashville hot and wished that was still on the menu We sat outdoors facing nice big screens. Every time you turn your head you see the game. No action is missed. Cool vibe for family, friends

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    Ask the Community - Tom's Watch Bar

    Is it kid friendly?

    Absolutely. Plenty on the menu they would like, plenty of non bar seating in and outdoors. Fun vibe to the place too.

    Do they have NFL Sunday ticket?

    Most definitely

    Hows parking? Uber?

    Best to Uber. But parking is underground and charged by the hour.

    What are the hours?

    11AM TO 12AM M-F 8AM to 12AM Sat n Sun

    Planning on coming in from out of down for Feb-22nd-2024 Kings/Spurs game. If no reservations, what is early? 5pm?

    Last nights pre-season game started at 6:30 pm...by 5 pm it started getting pretty crowded.

    Is the patio dog friendly? Edit: it is actually dog friendly, we took our pup yesterday!

    October 15, 2023 I will guess no, unless they are A D A Service animals! In the twenty seconds I… 

    October 15, 2023 Going by the name Sports Bar, is this an only Twenty One And Over place only? What…

    All ages & typical bar food.

    For game days it is first come first serve seating?

    Yes, it is! And you cannot make reservations. Get there early and grab a good seat.

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