What restaurant does Tom Haverford open in season six of "Parks and Recreation"?

Tom Haverford opens Tom’s Bistro in season six of “Parks and Recreation.”

The restaurant is Tom’s most ambitious attempt to become a successful entrepreneur outside Pawnee’s government bureaucracy. He develops the concept with enthusiasm, emphasizing stylish presentation, celebrity appeal, and a fashionable atmosphere that reflects his personality and interest in luxury branding.

Tom’s Bistro opens during the two-part season-six finale, “Moving Up.” Its soft opening initially goes badly: problems with the restaurant’s design, food, service, and presentation threaten the business, while investor Mitch Savner becomes frustrated with Tom’s management. The storyline turns Tom’s confidence and obsession with appearances into a comic business crisis.

The restaurant is not the same as The Snakehole Lounge, the nightclub Tom previously operated with Jean-Ralphio Saperstein. JJ’s Diner is a long-running Pawnee institution associated with waffles and Leslie Knope, while Big Head Joe’s is not Tom’s restaurant. Tom’s Bistro later remains part of the show’s Pawnee business landscape and appears in the series’ future glimpses.