The new Tonica downtown is a beautiful space. We personally loved the gin tonics, croquettes, coconut shrimp, and churros. But everything was fantastic, and we were well taken care of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lola Star
The restaurant is set up beautifully, but the service was not, the food wasn’t good ,we had to ask our waiter 3 times for things we requested from her, my glass was not clean and my food was so bland it didn’t remind me of anything I eaten after I ate it, not good at all, it was my first and last time there, thanks but no thanks 😩,,,,oh shout out to another waiter that helped us out tho he was great.
anthony isbell
We had been to Tonica once before for brunch, but this was our first time eating dinner there. We loved it! The food was excellent! The staff was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was simple but nice.
My wife and I ordered three small plates to share. Everything we got was delicious and cooked perfectly. I think we even had some left over because the small plates had plenty of food on them.
They also had some drink specials which we got and they were delicious too. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Mullen
Delicious food, great service, lovely atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marshall Johnson
Love this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croquetas
Blake Hobson
Went for the first time. There were 4 of us. We shared 10 tapas dishes. 2 were good. 8 were fantastic! The cocktails were new and inventive and delicious. We eat out all over and Tonica is a standout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clinton Davis
A secret gem hidden in cozy quiet Midtown neighborhood. The drinks are top tier. Matt the bartender is generous 👌🏻. The food is absolutely delicious and pairs so well with the drinks. An absolutely beautiful establishment small and intimate. I can see why people love it. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dalibor ristic
Nice place.
Parking: Parking on the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tam cat
Our first every visit was the last Friday night in January. Our server Matt was super nice and incredibly helpful. I have a number of dietary restrictions and food allergy issues. He verified everything with the Chef and gave us great recommendations to ensure I had a safe experience. The food was fantastic! We loved that they had creative Mocktails as well as Cocktails. The Butternut Squash Soup was our favorite of the evening. The Potatoes were a close second. They were kind enough to put the sauces on the side to accommodate my allergies. The Cauliflower was lovely and had a nice amount of spiciness. The Mushrooms had a delicious brothy sauce. The Paella was a very generous amount. We really loved the addition of Micro Greens throughout the dishes. They added a freshness, a hint of color, and were just so darn cute. The Flan with fruit was refreshing. The Basque Cheesecake was delightfully fluffy and we really enjoyed the 2 different sauce accompaniments. The Fig sauce was an unexpected treat. We enjoyed dinner so much that we decided to try them for Brunch on Sunday. The Spinach Mushroom Crepe was the best Crepe we've ever eaten! It had the delicious addition of Pine Nuts too!!! The Banana Crepe was good as well, but that Spinach Crepe was hard to compete with. The Banana Crepe wasn't as sweet as we were expecting, but that was actually a positive. The grits were a larger grit and perfectly cooked. The biscuits were a good size and a bit drier than your standard southern biscuit. Of course we got the Potatoes again too, cause how could we not? All of that was accompanied by Mimosas and a delicious Sangria. After having had both dinner and brunch there, we are happy to say we have found a new favorite!
Vegetarian options: Lots of great Veggie friendly choices. The servers and Chefs communicate with each other wonderfully too. They were very happy to answer all of our questions.
Dietary restrictions: They were incredibly helpful in guiding us to which dishes would be safe for my allergies and modified others to accommodate us as well. I love that they know every part of the food served and didn't have to try to guess.
Tonica Memphis is an incredible spot! Tonight was my first time at Tonica at a REACH Memphis event. The ambiance is chic and inviting, the food is delicious, and the music added a lively vibe. The spacious, clean restrooms are photo-worthy, and the bar service is quick and attentive. Perfect for special occasions or corporate outings—I can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Hughes
Great local spot with fantastic drinks and food. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The restaurant is clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Small
Tonica is one of my favorite spots to visit frequently. The food is always delicious and well seasoned. The drinks are good. The service is always great. The staff is friendly. And the atmosphere is always chill and relaxed. The only issue is I will get a plate that’s not clean occasionally. Otherwise, I would give a 5 for atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kebab, Korean Wings, Gazpacho
McKenna Price
I have nothing bad to say about Tonica! We had a great experience here on a Friday night. I think we split 6 tapas and enjoyed every one of them. Top faves being the charcuterie, chicharron, and the trumpet mushrooms! Great happy hour too. Loved the Spanish atmosphere and had a very sweet server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
McKenna Babcock
I have nothing bad to say about Tonica! We had a great experience here on a Friday night. I think we split 6 tapas and enjoyed every one of them. Top faves being the charcuterie, chicharron, and the trumpet mushrooms! Great happy hour too. Loved the Spanish atmosphere and had a very sweet server.
Very nice people. A must stop by place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The new Tonica downtown is a beautiful space. We personally loved the gin tonics, croquettes, coconut shrimp, and churros. But everything was fantastic, and we were well taken care of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The restaurant is set up beautifully, but the service was not, the food wasn’t good ,we had to ask our waiter 3 times for things we requested from her, my glass was not clean and my food was so bland it didn’t remind me of anything I eaten after I ate it, not good at all, it was my first and last time there, thanks but no thanks 😩,,,,oh shout out to another waiter that helped us out tho he was great.
We had been to Tonica once before for brunch, but this was our first time eating dinner there. We loved it! The food was excellent! The staff was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was simple but nice.
My wife and I ordered three small plates to share. Everything we got was delicious and cooked perfectly. I think we even had some left over because the small plates had plenty of food on them.
They also had some drink specials which we got and they were delicious too. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, great service, lovely atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croquetas
Went for the first time. There were 4 of us. We shared 10 tapas dishes. 2 were good. 8 were fantastic! The cocktails were new and inventive and delicious. We eat out all over and Tonica is a standout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A secret gem hidden in cozy quiet Midtown neighborhood. The drinks are top tier. Matt the bartender is generous 👌🏻. The food is absolutely delicious and pairs so well with the drinks. An absolutely beautiful establishment small and intimate. I can see why people love it. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place.
Parking: Parking on the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Our first every visit was the last Friday night in January. Our server Matt was super nice and incredibly helpful. I have a number of dietary restrictions and food allergy issues. He verified everything with the Chef and gave us great recommendations to ensure I had a safe experience. The food was fantastic! We loved that they had creative Mocktails as well as Cocktails. The Butternut Squash Soup was our favorite of the evening. The Potatoes were a close second. They were kind enough to put the sauces on the side to accommodate my allergies. The Cauliflower was lovely and had a nice amount of spiciness. The Mushrooms had a delicious brothy sauce. The Paella was a very generous amount. We really loved the addition of Micro Greens throughout the dishes. They added a freshness, a hint of color, and were just so darn cute. The Flan with fruit was refreshing. The Basque Cheesecake was delightfully fluffy and we really enjoyed the 2 different sauce accompaniments. The Fig sauce was an unexpected treat. We enjoyed dinner so much that we decided to try them for Brunch on Sunday. The Spinach Mushroom Crepe was the best Crepe we've ever eaten! It had the delicious addition of Pine Nuts too!!! The Banana Crepe was good as well, but that Spinach Crepe was hard to compete with. The Banana Crepe wasn't as sweet as we were expecting, but that was actually a positive. The grits were a larger grit and perfectly cooked. The biscuits were a good size and a bit drier than your standard southern biscuit. Of course we got the Potatoes again too, cause how could we not? All of that was accompanied by Mimosas and a delicious Sangria. After having had both dinner and brunch there, we are happy to say we have found a new favorite!
Vegetarian options: Lots of great Veggie friendly choices. The servers and Chefs communicate with each other wonderfully too. They were very happy to answer all of our questions.
Dietary restrictions: They were incredibly helpful in guiding us to which dishes would be safe for my allergies and modified others to accommodate us as well. I love that they know every part of the food served and didn't have to try to guess.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patatas Bravas
Restaurantji Recommends
Tonica Memphis is an incredible spot! Tonight was my first time at Tonica at a REACH Memphis event. The ambiance is chic and inviting, the food is delicious, and the music added a lively vibe. The spacious, clean restrooms are photo-worthy, and the bar service is quick and attentive. Perfect for special occasions or corporate outings—I can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local spot with fantastic drinks and food. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The restaurant is clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tonica is one of my favorite spots to visit frequently. The food is always delicious and well seasoned. The drinks are good. The service is always great. The staff is friendly. And the atmosphere is always chill and relaxed. The only issue is I will get a plate that’s not clean occasionally. Otherwise, I would give a 5 for atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kebab, Korean Wings, Gazpacho
I have nothing bad to say about Tonica! We had a great experience here on a Friday night. I think we split 6 tapas and enjoyed every one of them. Top faves being the charcuterie, chicharron, and the trumpet mushrooms! Great happy hour too. Loved the Spanish atmosphere and had a very sweet server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have nothing bad to say about Tonica! We had a great experience here on a Friday night. I think we split 6 tapas and enjoyed every one of them. Top faves being the charcuterie, chicharron, and the trumpet mushrooms! Great happy hour too. Loved the Spanish atmosphere and had a very sweet server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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