We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

We ate at Tommy Bahama's Manhattan restaurant, which has become a hot spot for a business lunch.

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• We had lunch at Tommy Bahama in Midtown Manhattan, which has become a go-to for the Wall Street crowd.
• We spent $145 and were sufficiently underwhelmed by the food, including the famous coconut shrimp.
• Even so, we get the airy Floridian draw and why it's an ideal spot for a business lunch.

Above an oasis of floppy sun hats, chinos, and pastel polos on most weekday afternoons...