Some places you just walk into and are greeted with a friendly and welcoming smile. You know, you just feel comfortable.
Not this place. Let me explain. I was in town working and we didn't have much to do that day. It was lunch time and we stopped by Tommy Ts for lunch. My buddy ate there on a Wednesday night and said the steaks were really good. So we walk in and are greeted with awkward stares by two ladies. One was older and she managed to wrinkle out a smile. The other was young and had her two children there. An infant and a toddler. Hrmmm. So at this point I'm a bit confused and I'm not sure what all went down. Next thing I know I have a beer in my hand and we are playing some pool (a dollar a game). Well we wanted some lunch so I walked over to try and order. They were going over some pieces of paper; billing or something. I received a "what do you need?". So I asked if we could order food. I submitted my order for a burger and the dialog went something like this,
Me: "I'll have the burger"
Mean mother: "What do you want on it?"
Me: "What do you put on it?"
Mean mother: "Everything"
Me: "Whats everything"
So at that point I'm thinking this was a mistake.
Well, the mean mother went back behind the bar. Apparently, she is the cook too. After 10-15 minutes or so our burgers came out with fries. The burger wasn't terrible but it wasn't great. The meat tasted like a frozen patty. It was edible. So at this time, the mean mother went back with the old lady and they smoked. In front of the children.
We ate quickly, paid, and got the hell out of there. As we were making our get away we had a strange thought. Was this place even open? For all we know they were robbing the place.
We stopped in Ridgecrest on our way to Mammoth to watch the MSU game that was on. Â There wasn't too many options but of the 2 places, this one seemed better rated by yelpers. Â It was ok, they had a big TV on with sound for the game. Â
The bartender was really mean when we walked in but then was a little nicer once we started a tab. Â I hope I don't ever have to go to this town again but if you're in a bind like we were to watch our game I would recommend stopping here. Â I don't think I would ever touch the food. Â Bathrooms were gross.
1 star cause it's the only "30 n under" bar/wanna b club in this town. The actually charge on a Friday. $5-10 depending what's going on. They will promote a concert of some ancient artist for around $30. Presell tickets and then on game day artist dont show and they are packed. Did I mention no refunds. And these poor folks still support them when they do It to the all over again.
Review Source:There are some things that are quintessentially Ridgecrest: lizards, windstorms, sandstorms, hunting, patriotism, Walmart, the mountains, youth sports, church, and Tommy T's. If you are in Ridgecrest, you must make at least one stop into this long-standing, family-owned bar in the center of town for an ice-cold beer. It is the most happening place in Ridgecrest, yet that is because it might be the ONLY happening place in Ridgecrest. Yes, you will definitely run into old lovers/friends/enemies so dress and plan accordingly. Drunken fights are very likely to happen here. Cops do park outside waiting to arrest people for DUIs, so bring a DD. On the weekends, the have a DJ and sometimes invite "bands" from the LA area to perform. People might think the staff here is unfriendly and rude, but everyone is actually very kind and warm-hearted. They are just wary of people bringing drama and trouble into their bar or minors trying to sneak in. Great place to watch sports on TV!
Review Source:My childhood best friend met a military guy, fell in love, and had a baby. Unfortunately, all of this happened in Ridgecrest, meaning that if I ever want to see her, I need to drive my butt 2 hours into the desert to make it happen. During my last visit, we asked her husband reeeeeal nicely if he would watch the baby while we went out for a wild girl's night on the town. Well... except that we're both in committed relationships, and she can't handle more than 1 drink - literally. After 1 tequila sunrise, she asked if I could drive her husband's truck to the next bar.
Luckily, that next bar ended up being Tommy T's. Despite her being a resident of Ridgecrest for about three years, she had never been there and we had no preconceived notions, other than her husband threatening/warning us that it was "a good place to get into a fight," whatever the f*ck that means. How could we pass it up?
It was still early, and the only other people there were old locals who were thrilled that two actual females were joining them. Somehow, they bought us bubblegum vodka shots. I asked if they'd slipped anything into it, but drank it before they could answer, which somewhat defeats the purpose of asking.
After that, we were left alone and got to talking, uninterrupted, sitting at the bar. The whole place is stuck in 1999. The DJ played, I kid you not, Eiffel 65's "Blue." Drinks are 2-for-1 before 10, meaning our first round was 4 drinks for freakin' $9.50. In LA, getting 2 drinks for that price, during happy hour, is a great bargain. The bartender was chatty and friendly. And slowly but surely, the Ridgecrest crowd started coming out.
I definitely can see how this would be like a high school reunion to someone who'd grown up in town, as it seems to be the only spot that the youngsters frequent. It seems like if you're under 35 and you live in Ridgecrest, you're practically obligated to drink here. Â There are definitely worse places to be held hostage, though. Three bars, pool tables, a dance floor, a room for playing cards, darts - it could be worse.
My night with my friend ended unceremoniously, a little too early for my taste. On my way out, I grooved across the dance floor, thinking "this was fun, I like this place," never to return again.
Well, I know I've driven past it before, I know that Dante (Comedian) does shows there, he used to live there. Â I've never been but that's only cuz my late Grandfather Gordon Chesnut got into a fight with Tommy years and years ago before there was a Tommy T's bar and a lot of horrible things were said and now my family won't set foot in there, Â BUT I wanna see what you all have to offer, so maybe next time Dante's there I'll show up! Oh, I heard you have no food not even popcorn or peanuts... Â really?? Â Can I bring my own snacks with me??? Â Sheesh
Review Source:This place is scary from the outside, but if you get the courage to go in, you will enjoy the coldest beer in town! Â They have many beers on tap and are served in a frozen mug. Â The inside is huge and the bartenders are very friendly. Â If you have the pleasure of visiting this lovely town, you must stop at Tommy T's. Â However, they do not serve food. Â Not even peanuts or popcorn.
Review Source:where to begin...
I don't think anyone going to Ridgecrest is going for the nightlife... but if you end up at this desert 'oasis' smack dab in the belly button of the Mojave Desert, and you want to be entertained ( in the sense that you will see things that will 'broaden' your perspective and outlook on isolated civilizations ) then slap on your wife beater, or even your guess stillettos and head over to this sports bar for a good ole time!
I grew up here and it literally is just like a high school reunion... or a box of chocolates-you never know what you're gonna get.
Spending six partying years in Los Angeles has made me appreciate this even more. If i feel like dressing up, i'll dress up, if not, I'll look like I rolled out of bed. It's casual, the drinks are less than half the cost of one in LA, and the people are not high-strung...
Over the weekends it has a large crowd of servicemen from the Naval base, all from a plethora of different countries and a mix of fresh college graduates coming home for a weekend with the fam.
take it for what it is, if your out in the area ( for some reason) I'd choose to be at this place rather than, say, partners or mickey's.
This place is the only huge nightlife Ridgecrest has. Â It becomes a high school reunion when Thanksgiving and Christmas comes around. Â You'll definitely run into someone you know if you're from Ridgecrest.
The drinks are relatively strong and there's always something going on here. Â If you're in town, gotta stop by Tommy T's.
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