We recently held a celebration of life for my mom here, and from the moment we walked in, I knew this room was going to hold something special. Planning an event like this isn't easy -- there's so much weight to it, wanting every detail to honor someone you love -- and this team made that possible in a way I'll always be grateful for. The decor in the room was beautiful. Soft draping along the ceiling, a gorgeous chandelier, candlelight, and floral centerpieces on every table -- it felt warm and intimate, like the space itself was wrapping its arms around all of us as we gathered to remember her. Seeing my mom's photo up on the screens around the room, surrounded by family and friends sharing stories, laughter, and tears, is something I'll never forget. The service that night was incredible. The staff moved through the room with such care, making sure everyone felt looked after, but never once making it feel like just another event. The bartenders, especially, brought such an open, easygoing energy -- they were so fun to be around, and they helped lighten the mood in a way that let us laugh and celebrate my mom's life, even amid the grief. Looking back, that mix of comfort and joy meant so much. The food was super delicious too, and in moments like this, even small things -- a warm meal, a kind smile, a drink poured with a little extra care -- mean far more than people realize. I have to give a heartfelt and BIG shoutout to Amanda, the event coordinator/manager. She was an absolute sweetheart, and her calm, caring presence made it possible for our family to actually be present in the moment instead of worrying about logistics. She made sure everything -- from the setup to the TVs and microphones working perfectly for the tributes -- ran smoothly, and her thoughtfulness didn't go unnoticed by any of us. Hosting something this meaningful in a space that felt this beautiful, with people this kind, made all the difference on one of the hardest days. I am endlessly grateful to Amanda, the bartenders, and the entire team at Tonic for helping us celebrate my mom's life with so much love. I can't recommend this venue enough!! read more

Visited on Valentine's Day with my Valentine. Was able to find close by street parking and sat at the bar for a drink before our reservation time-hostesses and bartenders were welcoming. Menu was great, many choices of meats and seafood without overdoing it. Food was served timely and cooked perfectly. Had the twin lobster tails and 10oz filet. Seemed that they were hosting Ella wedding party but you never would've known it. They also had live music which you were able to see from the bar, and a few tvs at the bar for sports viewing. We will definitely keep this on our short list. And our waitress, Sabrina, provided excellent service! read more

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I decided to check out Tonic after it was recommended to me by several locals. The establishment is nice, gives a modern vibe and diner ambiance to it. The staff is also extremely friendly and seemed happy to be there. Very interactive with their guests and their regulars. The food was okay. There's not much that will stand out or catch your attention on the menu, so I went it a cheeseburger. It was really dry when it came out, and the toppings didn't seem too fresh. There aren't a lot of options in downtown, especially as the evening goes on.. I would only recommend to try this if you're in a crunch. read more

I order a T-Bone steak. I dont know what I received but it looked more like a Tomahawk steak. Do they know the difference? Aside from this the meat was terrible. Tough as could be and a challenge to eat. It was so tough and filled with pockets of fat and veins, not marbled. It did have a good flavor and was cooked as ordered. I had a side of cream spinach. It was served cold! By the time the waitress came back to the table I was basically finished eating so it could not be sent back to heat properly. The place was nice enough looking but mostly empty which was easy to understand after dinning there. read more

We decided to check out Tonic after seeing the Brandywine restaurant week advertisement. We came here on the first day of Brandywine restaurant week, but they did not seem to offer restaurant week menu to us. Since their usual menu looked interesting, we decided not to pester them about it. We got the meat and cheese board, seafood salad, and fillet. We enjoyed everything we ordered and would recommend those. The sticky toffee pudding was okay! Too sweet for my personal taste. read more

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Food was not worth the price. I ordered the filet mignon and it was charred and unevenly cooked. Mash potatoes were too buttery, crispy brussels sprouts were too salty and calamari were overcooked. Had higher expectations but it wasn't good. Service was fine and atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. read more

So I have always drove by this place but never eaten here before! The place is very clean and beautifully decorated inside. We were seated but the window and our server introduced herself and told us about the specials. My friend and I ordered drinks and calamari to start off with. I got the juniper which was a gin based drink with a merlot floater. Very good cocktail :) our complementary bread was these rolls with salt flakes on top. They were alittle hard and seem to have sat out for a bit since they were lukewarm. We ordered our entrees shortly after our appetizer. The calamari was good! I feel like most places would give you more for an appetizer but we enjoyed it. Not the best but pretty decent. Then we talked and hung out. Our entrees were taking forever it seems like. Around 40-45 mins out entrees came out. I knew there was a private event next door they could affect the wait time but still it was annoying. We finally got our entrees. I got the new York strip cooked perfectly medium rare with a great demi glace sauce...but the steak was lukewarm. Like it's been out for awhile. I was starting so I didn't ask the staff about it. It was still good but not warm which is why it's disappointing. My friend got the short ribs and hers came out hot atleast. Her ribs tasted great. So not sure if it was an off night or not but I would say place is 3 stars (average). read more

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The live music was great. Brian had a variety of songs. I enjoyed the music. His no diggity rendition was impressive. read more

Tonic Seafood & Steak - Turkey Burger - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Staff was friendly and space is nice and clean, but the food just wasn't good. Short Rib Egg rolls and the Burgundy-Braised Bison Short Ribs were good. Fish was overcooked. Crab cakes were terrible. read more

Where to begin? Our group of 6 started with 2 orders of the bison short rib entree as an appetizer. It pays to have a true foodie in your party...Can you say "melts in your mouth"? We cleared both trays including the marvelous mashed potatoes and honey roasted carrots. The 16 oz bone in ribeye was split between two in our group and was done to perfection. The wagyu NY strip is another melt-in-your-mouth delight. The creamed spinach is a yummy side. And then there's dessert! The house-made banana pineapple sorbet and the orange cranberry bread pudding are both memorable!! An added treat was executive chef Ivan stopping by our table to say hello....Cannot wait to go back and try more things! read more

We finally returned to Tonic after a long hiatus for New Year's Eve and were glad to see they offered their regular menu rather than the overpriced prix fixe menus so many other restaurants were pushing. That was genuinely appreciated. We started with the cheese plate, which was quite good. Ample portions for two, with a nice variety of accompaniments. For my entrée, I ordered the seafood salad. The crab was fresh, delicious, and generously portioned. Unfortunately, the shrimp component was disappointing: only two shrimp, cut in half. While I understand restaurants are navigating rising costs and making adjustments to survive, this felt like an unnecessarily obvious and tacky cost-cutting move that detracted from an otherwise solid dish. My husband had the NY strip, which he enjoyed, and the mashed potatoes were excellent. We also splurged on a $60 bottle of wine from one of our favorite wineries....more than we usually spend, but it was absolutely worth it. Overall, we still like Tonic and generally enjoy dining here, but the shrimp portion on the seafood salad was ridiculous which is why I only gave three stars. Do better! read more

Went to Delaware to try out this spot because it showed up on my instagram timeline. I was impressed! The food is superb. For appetizers I had the short rib eggs rolls and mussels. So good! And for the entree I had the Bison Short rib with a side of mushrooms. Let me tell you, it was so well seasoned. Extremely flavorful. The drinks were also very good. I had a ginger beer whisky concoction which was delightful. The place is quiet, very intimate setting, and they had an 80s playlist that I thoroughly enjoyed. Service was very attentive. My waitress checked on us constantly, and gave recommendations. If I can rate it any higher I would. If I am in Delaware again, I will definitely be back here. read more

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Our server Mike was impeccable - food was delicious and the menu impressive ; party of 6 and still everything timely and not rushed

The food was fabulous! Our server Alex was excellent!! We had cocktails and appetizers! It was excellent! read more

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We had a delicious dinner with beet salad and pan fried scallops. Fried scallops are one of our favorites, and they were perfectly cooked! The cocktails andfood came out quickly after we ordered! Great service! read more

What a great time! The doors were open it was a beautiful night. We went before the play at Delaware Theater. We had delicious New Zealand Sauvignon blanc for our drinks. The fried goat cheese appetizer, the calamari, and the burrata salad. It was my friends birthday celebration so we had a delicious ice cream dessert. The server put a sparkler in a glass with coffee beans. All in all a great time! Need to get here again for dinner!! I don't know our servers name, I believe he was a bartender. I told him he looked like Travis Kelce!! read more

We made reservations for New Year's Eve, and the food was good with an intimate ambiance. For the price, I expected larger portions, but there were plenty of options available. The drinks were decent, and the service was good. While I don't feel an urgency to return, I wouldn't mind revisiting if I can't find any new places to try in the city. read more

Service was great Mike did a good job serving us, Food was just not the best. EXCEPT for the pasta!! Ambiance was nice but when you choose not to sit outside cause you don't like bugs you still shouldn't be fighting to keep them away from your food on the inside. I will only order the pasta TOGO!! read more

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Food is delicious and drinks are bomb.com Seriously, if I want a decent American-like meal with some delicious additions and accompanying libations, then I'm going here. Been there at least 3 times since I started traveling out there. The staff are also very helpful and tend to get to you as quick as they can. read more

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Service and the inside of the actual building is really nice. It was not crowded and parking reasonable. Now to the food, not seasoned, steak was dry. The potatoes in the clam chowder were hard. I've been wanting to come here for quite a while and was extremely disappointed. I def would not return. read more

We were her in the beginning of may and had a wonderful meal the restaurant is clean and very nicely decorated! The service was amazing, everyone was so friendly, we even got a nice 2 seater table right by the glass wine closet!!! So glad we came I don't have one complaint! We will be going back Saturday because I was telling my friend how much we loved it so we made reservations for her birthday! Pistachio-Crusted Scallops here I come read more

Tonic Seafood & Steak - Pistachio-Crusted Scallops! Delicious - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Nice, trendy restaurant in downtown. The service was great, but the food was just OK. Not sure if I would be back. read more

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I pulled off 95 en route to Boston and picked Tonic because of its proximity to my hotel (Sheraton Suites). I had a good meal. Not excellent but solid. I ordered an 8 oz. Filet and got mushrooms and spinach to accompany. Vegetables were good. The steak was a very thick cut. Great crust. I worry that it hadn't come to room temperature before being grilled, though. I asked for it to be cooked straight up medium. When I first cut into it, I thought it was a little well done, but when I cut it in half, it was very rare (bright red) in the middle and grey at the edges. So, it wasn't the best steak I've ever had. I didn't complain nor send it back, cause I didn't intend to eat the whole piece anyway. I ate around the red center. The two bartenders (Brandy) were great. Good menu with lots of selections. I have celiac disease so none of the appetizers were safe for me. (Shrimp cocktail doesn't count in my book). read more

This place had a nice ambience and surprisingly wasn't too busy on a Friday night in October. Drink menu had a nice variety of drinks and cocktails. The Old Fashioned and The Juniper were excellent, very strong drinks. Egg rolls were tasty but wasn't fond if the dipping sauces. Ordered the 12 oz NY and it was cooked perfectly as I requested and the compound butter glaze was amazing. Mashed potatoes were also very good. Not sure if the main course or dessert was better. The Toffee pudding was amazing 10/10. Reasonable prices in my opinion. I would return for a special occasion/celebration. read more

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Had a wonderful time last night at Tonic Seafood & Steak. Our server was wonderful. Food outstanding!

Great food and happy service even when they were in the weeds. Wine list is balanced and thoughtful. Fun time!! read more

Great service and the filet lobster was excellent. Team handled everything just right.

When you pay $50+ for a steak, the expectations are high. Unfortunately Tonic gave me a steak that was over cooked (med vs med rare), tough, and fairly tasteless. I was very surprised at the poor quality of the meat and lack of seasoning. Ambience was very nice. Appetizers, bread and wine all met or exceeded expectations. Hoping this was a one off disappointment and not their normal quality. read more

What an amazing place! We were there for a private party and it the food, service and ambiance was amazing! Very clean. A very nice addition to the unisex restroom was a mouth wash dispenser! Very convenient parking garages (reasonably priced) right next to the restaurant made life easy, especially when you're not familiar with the area. LOVE IT! I highly recommend this place for an upscale dining experience. read more

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I am still on the fence on whether I should give this place another try or not. Nothing I had was good. My friend and I ordered a Long Island ice tea, while his was drinkable mines on the other hand was way too strong. This was not my first Long Island and I'm aware of what they are made of but they supposed to be drinkable. I passed it over to my friend who order more soda to mix it with just to able to drink it. I ended up ordering another drink which just tasted like ginger beer and nothing else. We order the cheesesteak egg rolls which were bland. Nothing to brag about or order again. We also had the seared scallops with risotto and broccolini. As you can see in the picture posted the "risotto" was not risotto but more like just wet rice with minimal flavor. The scallops were the only thing that I enjoyed. Nothing to make this place stand out and make me want to go back. read more

Tonic Seafood & Steak - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Ventured to Tonic to celebrate a 30th birthday and it was very good! Seating was a little awkward. My friend arrived first and the hostess was adamant she was the pair for a man who was waiting for a friend (lol) and this was still getting hashed when I arrived. But we had our choice of tables and got a nice one on the patio. Our server Sam was awesome. Attentive but not hovering and she nailed every item without writing it down (a trick I always appreciate). Appetizers: we tried the baby octopus (pass) and the hummus (a must try). Soup was the chowder and it was fine but kind of a cross between New England and Manhattan Cocktails: rounds of the house rose (clean, crisp, drier) and The Rutherford (gin and hibiscus pleasures) Entrees: I had the seafood salad (it was ok but wouldn't get it again - it needed more than just lettuce and the roasted red peppers for veg / the dressing was tasty though). My friend had the mustard salmon and it was hella good. Dessert: this course was the favorite. We had the flourless chocolate torte and the coffee mousse and both were outstanding. 10/10 recommend those Overall a nice choice with ample (covered) outdoor seating! read more

Tonic Seafood & Steak - The Rutherford cocktail is a must! Gin, hibiscus, and fabulous - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Tonic was a block from the hotel. No problem getting a table, we had the option of outdoor dining or indoor. We selected the open area in the bar. We started with a vodka jalapeño infused dirty martini and of course Vodka Tonics. We selected the pan seared scallops with root vegetables and a baked potato and blackened salmon with asparagus, spinach and Old Bay French Fries. The service was great. I was dining with a foodie, so.... Tonic has a nice bar area with 4 screens for sports. They have live music on Saturday nights. Plus, they have a special events space available to rent. Definitely would return to Tonic. read more

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Great atmosphere and vibe Came here for a late night snack which ended up being dinner number two Ended up getting a mixed cocktail and a few IPAs. For food a burger and the baby kale salad. All of these were What was really the appeal, was the live music and great service. Very nice interior and reminds me of how going out before the pandemic was, fun! Parking is on the street. Service is excellent. If you're in the area I would highly recommend this place. read more

I came in for a meal and tried the scallops, The sauce they put on them was very good. The scallops themselves were cooked perfectly and tasted fresh. Highly recommend that dish if you like seafood. read more

Well, let me just tell you the food here the service the atmosphere was absolutely wonderful, Ted was our server top notch know the menu front to back. I had to Hibbert and a beet salad and the sorbet for dessert. My friend had the fillet mignon and said it was one of the best steaks she has ever eaten. I know food and I would have to say that that was one of the best meals I had in a while. read more

We really enjoyed our trip to Tonic. The service was great, everything we delicious and the restaurant itself is beautiful! Definitely a great place for a nice meal with family of friends. read more

The food, the drinks, and the service is spot on! Sonia the life entertainment! Bardea can't compete with Tonic!

I originally went to Tonic because of a an event that they were having with dog adoptions. I looked at the menu ahead of time and saw that there were tons of options. Unfortunately with all these options nothing was spectacular. The cauliflower bites were OK, the raviolis were not very flavorful, and the steak was semi chewy, came with no vegetables, and was a definite let down. The service was good and our waiter (Teddy) was amazing but we probably won't be returning. read more

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(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: Street Parking nearby, and the meters aren't active after 6 pm and all of Sunday. MENU: ** Mushroom Bisque (special) = (4.25) Very good ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail = (4) very good ** Clam Chowder = (4) very good ** Bread Rolls (free) = (4) very good ** Braised Bison Short Ribs = (4) very tasty, including the tempura sweet potatoes ** Asparagus = (4) very good char ** Sticky Toffee Pudding = (4) very good ** Espresso = (4) very good read more

Paige was our waitress tonight. She was absolutely amazing. I was having a bad day and she made it wonderful. She catered to our every need with a happy pleasant friendly attitude. It made the whole evening wonderful. The food was outstanding. We had the special which was a steak marinated along with asparagus and sugar snap peas flavors were amazing. We also Sharon Donnie Duck which was amazing. Two of us had the sticky toffee pudding which was delicious. We also had the Apple spice cake which was pretty good too. I would say the sticky toffee cake and the chocolate torte are probably the best. I love the food and the service here. read more

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