Tonic Seafood and Steak

4.5

1266 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Tonic Seafood & Steak offers four distinct dining areas, each with its unique ambiance and design. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with stunning light fixtures, metallic gold accents, and a glass-enclosed room. The entrance area features the Bar and Lounge, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 777-2040
Website
http://tonicsns.com?y_source=1_NTkyNzgxNjYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Pat Bradley
Catering
Jamestown Catering Co. is a full-service caterer with an off-premise liquor license. We can customize menus for your event needs and budget. We also offer drop-off or pickup options.<br />
Private party facilities
Juniper by Tonic is a newly renovated event venue that provides the perfect setting for weddings, showers, rehearsals and parties.
Private party contact
Amanda Jones: (302) 777-2040

Location
111 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Between Orange & Tatnall
Parking details
There is parking located at the Community Service Parking Garage but we do not currently validate.There is also street parking with meters, free metered parking after 6:00pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Crispy Calamari
lemon pepper aioli
Oysters On The Half Shell
(6) mignonette, cocktail sauce, shaved horseradish
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
(4) cocktail sauce, shaved horseradish, lemon
Tuna Tartare
sesame-soy, avocado, cucumber, cilantro crema, fried wontons
Hummus
house made hummus, garlic naan, olive-artichoke tapenade relish
Brussel Sprouts
sherry vinaigrette, manchego, bacon
Cheese Board
house accoutrements
Charcuterie Board
house accoutrements
Master Board
charcuterie & cheese, house accoutrements
Short Rib Egg Rolls
caramelized onions, provolone cheese, horseradish cream, demi-glace
Burrata
roasted pepper relish, spec, basil pesto
Smoke Salmon Deviled Eggs
salmon roe, chives
Calabrian Mussels
nduja, white wine, parsley, leeks, cherry tomatoes, toasted baguette

Soups

French Onion
caramelized onions, beef broth, french bread, swiss & provolone cheese
New England Clam Chowder
extra virgin olive oil & chives, contains bacon
Soup du Jour
chef's seasonal preperation

Salads

Caesar
romaine hearts, focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
Wedge
chopped iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon lardons, cherry tomatoes, buttermilk ranch
Steak Salad
seared 8ox hanger steak, mixed greens, red onions, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, gorgonzola vinaigrette
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black beans, corn, colby jack, crispy tortilla strips, honey-cumin lime dressing
Seafood Salad
spring mix, roasted red peppers, crispy onions, jumbo lump crab meat, steamed shrimp, fried calamari, saffron vinaigrette
Sesame-Crusted Thai Tuna Salad
napa mix, thai basil, crispy wontons, spicy peanut dressing

Add To any Salad

Salmon
Seared Tuna
Chicken
Fried Calamari
Grilled Shrimp
Crab Cake
Hanger Steak

Entrees

Steak Frittes
9oz bavette, herb-parmesan fries, demi-glace
Grilled Salmon
grilled asparagus, tarragon beurre blanc
House Made Pappardelle Pasta
chicken, capers, lemon, white wine
Calamarata Pasta
shrimp, basil pesto, vodka sauce

Sandwiches

Filet Tip Cheesesteak
sautéed onions, cheddar, creamed spinach, spicy aioli, fries
Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich
pickles, red onion, tartar
Crab Cake
remoulade, lettuce, tomato
Chickpea Cake
pea shoots, avocado, tomato jam
Beef Gyro
seared marinated 4oz hanger, lemon labneh, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, petite greens, olive tapenade, naan
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken breast, buffalo, ranch
Chicken Gyro
lemon labneh, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, petite greens, olive tapenade, naan

Burgers

Served with hand-cut french fries & pickles

Smash
dijonaise, shredded lettuce, warm onion pickle relish, American cheese
Tonic
protein: beef, turkey or beyond beef patty; cheese: cheddar, american, swiss, or bleu; toppings: lettuce, tomato, raw, sautéed orfried onions, roasted red peppers, Avocado +$1, Bacon +$1, Mushrooms +$1
Turkey
cranberry chutney, brie, arugula

What 1,266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tonic Seafood and Steak offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and great service." Guests praise the attentive servers and delicious menu items like the pistachio-encrusted scallops and steak. The "nice atmosphere" and live music enhance the ambiance, making it a popular choice for special occasions or a pre-show dinner.

1,266 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say? It was our second time coming, and it was phenomenal!! All thanks to Teddy who took fantastic care of us!! The food and ambiance was perfect!! Thank you again!
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had another phenomenal experience with us. Teddy will be delighted to know he made your visit extra special. It’s always our goal to provide perfect food and ambiance, and we’re so glad we delivered. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your third visit!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for birthday dinner. I loved the ambience, the food, got complimentary birthday dessert! Definitely would go back !!
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on November 13, 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambience, the food, and the birthday dessert. It’s always a pleasure to make special moments even more memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great meal!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect meal from start to finish. Excellent gluten free options. High quality experience
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on November 11, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your meal from start to finish and our gluten free options. We hope to serve you again soon!
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Sue
Philadelphia
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful, as usual. Interesting specials, excellent food, attentive service.
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on November 6, 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Sue! We're thrilled to hear that everything lived up to your expectations. It’s always our goal to provide unique specials, delicious food, and top-notch service, and we're so happy to know you had a great experience. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
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Kate
Philadelphia
93 reviews
vip
4.0
93 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service was excellent, but with an empty dining room it felt uncomfortable. Highly recommend the beet salad. Everything else was good, as expected. No surprises.
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on October 28, 2024
Thank you, Kate! We're glad that you enjoyed our beet salad and other offerings.
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Kim
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was great! Very attentive and friendly. Food was fantastic, definitely will go again
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on October 28, 2024
Thank you, Kim! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your service and meal. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Bryan
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service always! All staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and food. Our food was prepared perfectly to temp, seasoned properly, and delicious.
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on October 21, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Bryan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our friendly staff. It’s our goal to ensure everything is prepared to perfection, and your feedback truly brightens our day. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal!
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Monica
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food ambience live music customer service great atmosphere great time always enjoy my experience when I go
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on October 25, 2024
Thank you, Monica! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit with us and the live music. We look forward to your next visit with us!
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Joe
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great menu and the food was terrific. Our server, Teddy, was excellent.
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on October 21, 2024
Thank you, Joe! We're so glad you enjoyed our menu offerings and your service. Teddy is fabulous! We will be sure to share your kind words with him.
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Ed
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to go before or after a show. Very close to Playhouse.
Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on October 14, 2024
Thank you, Ed! We're glad your enjoyed your meal with us.
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FAQs

Tonic Seafood and Steak offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tonic Seafood and Steak also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 777-2040.

Tonic Seafood and Steak is rated 4.5 stars by 1266 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

111 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Additional information

Cross street
Between Orange & Tatnall
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is parking located at the Community Service Parking Garage but we do not currently validate.There is also street parking with meters, free metered parking after 6:00pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pat Bradley
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://tonicsns.com?y_source=1_NTkyNzgxNjYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Phone number
(302) 777-2040
Catering
Jamestown Catering Co. is a full-service caterer with an off-premise liquor license. We can customize menus for your event needs and budget. We also offer drop-off or pickup options.<br />
Private party facilities
Juniper by Tonic is a newly renovated event venue that provides the perfect setting for weddings, showers, rehearsals and parties.
Private party contact
Amanda Jones: (302) 777-2040

Tonic Seafood and Steak

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Grilled Salmon

Filet Mignon 8oz10oz

14oz Ribeye

Starters

Crispy Calamari

Oysters On The Half Shell

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Tuna Tartare

Hummus

Brussel Sprouts

Cheese Board

Charcuterie Board

Master Board

Short Rib Egg Rolls

Burrata

Smoke Salmon Deviled Eggs

Calabrian Mussels

Soups

French Onion

New England Clam Chowder

Soup du Jour

Salads

Caesar

Wedge

Steak Salad

Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

Seafood Salad

Sesame-Crusted Thai Tuna Salad

Add To any Salad

Salmon

Seared Tuna

Chicken

Fried Calamari

Grilled Shrimp

Crab Cake

Hanger Steak

Entrees

Steak Frittes

Grilled Salmon

House Made Pappardelle Pasta

Calamarata Pasta

Sandwiches

Filet Tip Cheesesteak

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich

Crab Cake

Chickpea Cake

Beef Gyro

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Chicken Gyro

Burgers

Smash

Tonic

Turkey

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tonic Seafood and Steak offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tonic Seafood and Steak restaurant rated?

Is Tonic Seafood and Steak currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information