Hospitality-Driven Retail with an Island Vibe

2 Min Read By MRM Staff

Blending casual dining, a full-service bar, and curated retail, Tommy Bahama's Marlin Bar concept in Oklahoma City delivers an immersive, island-inspired experience. 

“The Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar serves guests who want to sip, shop, or browse,” Takeshi Okada, AIA, associate principal at Graphic Design Group, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “There are dedicated entrances for both the retail store and the bar, allowing customers to choose their own experience. Inside, visual and physical connections like interior windows and a cased opening allow the spaces to flow into each other. Guests can move easily between them while still experiencing each space as its own destination.”

Photos by Shea HusseyThe Seattle based design group worked closely with the brand to realize the project and is currently working on nine new Tommy Bahama locations across the country.

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