I ordered seafood pasta and crab dip. The crab dip was good. However, the seafood pasta was so dense and heavy, I could not eat it. I couldn't figure out which was worse the under cooked pasta noodles or the overly thick cream that was tossed within the dish. So I searched online to look at previous items of the same dish and I was more made afterwards. Same meal presented multiple ways, which says this place is inconsistent. My dish is at the top. This place displays very exotic dishes, with crazy names, but sadly over priced for inconsistency.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crab Dip
Debby Webby
This was my first time at Fin & Tonic. I decided to have my birthday dinner here. I was so excited about the speak easy when I tell you the experience was amazing! From The Food, Drinks and the Customer services 10/10 I definitely gotta give a huge shoutout to Kamron with a K, Alex M and Heather you 3 definitely made my experience here amazing!! My Family and friends love it Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon
Excellence
Excellent brunch! Imaginative menu -- will win awards, no doubt. Friendly chef and front of the house staff. Live music was good. Seafood breakfast quesadilla, vegetable omelet and hash brown bowl were all fantastic and presented beautifully. The lovely waitress expertly delivered welcoming service and smiles. Great job, Fin & Tonic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Blythe
Everything was awesome. we are 100% satisfied and Bailey took great care of us.
By far the best food we have had out in a while, we'll be back
Cynthia White
Came here for a birthday lunch for myself solo! Food was great. I had the fried trio and a lemon drop martini. It never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie B.
Enjoyed a wonderful Saturday lunch here while visiting Suffolk to see family. The restaurant has vibrant decor with a tasteful aquatic vibe. The dining room was well lit with lots of natural light and not noisy which was perfect for my 96 yr old grandmother. The service was fantastic. I don't recall the waiters name but he did mention he was the owners son. He was super helpful answering all of our questions and allowed us to dine at a leisurely pace without feeling rushed. The food was wonderful - crab dip starter, crab cake sandwich and entree and the scallops. No complaints for any of the dishes. Even though we were full, we ended with almond joy which was heavenly. I wish I lived closer so that I could dine here more often! Will definitely check out their other restaurant Steak & Tonic when in Norfolk
Ty S.
Food and food service was excellent, drinks seemed a little light on the pour. Sitting in the main dining room is great but the light balance from the kitchen can be a little weird. Overall an excellent experience.
Tum Tum
Love the speakeasy type atmosphere..the drinks were great. I had the seafood pasta which was tasty. The hub and I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
Sade Lomo
Love the atmosphere ?!! Excellent customer service!!! Great vibes..The good the delicious ?. I had the pork belly shrimp and grits. The grits is okay. The SHRIMP is the highlight of the dish!! The pork belly is delicious too.The donut desert delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joan S.
Decided to have lunch there today. For a Friday there were not many customers. Staff were very friendly and the drinks were great. The food was a different story. I ordered shrimp and grits originally with pork belly, but was told they didn't have pork belly. Okay, pork belly needs a lot of preparation and at 1pm you realize you don't have any??? So I pick the lobster roll. It was one of the Worst things I have ever eaten at a restaurant!!! Well, didn't eat. It was warm, thick with filler, very little lobster (all claw meat) and then I discovered fake crab as the main part of the sandwich. They insisted it was shallots then real lobster NOT. I know fake crab when I see and taste it. The fries even were sub par. Oh well, lesson learned!
Hubby and I have been wanting to try this place for a while since moving to the area over a year ago. We decided this was the place to celebrate a late Valentine's dinner. Firstly, the name should have been a giveaway but neither of us expected it to be a seafood restaurant. We aren't huge seafood lovers but we sat at the bar and figured we'd at least get an appetizer and drinks. We started off with the Firecracker Shrimp and boy were we impressed! I'm definitely not a shrimp person but these were prepared so well I wasn't turned off from the little crustaceans like I usually am. Because the shrimp was better than we expected we decided to go for some entrees. I got the crab cake and my hubby got the salmon. Again, we were both pleasantly surprised when our main courses arrived. Hubby's salmon was presented under a smoke dome which when lifted provided the best smelling hickory smoke I've ever smelled. My crab cake was all meat with no filler breading like you see at most places and was absolutely delicious. We were both trying each other's meal and couldn't get over how nice of a surprise Fin & Tonic turned out to be. There's also a hidden speak easy bar next to the main bar which doesn't require any special codes or knocks to gain entry into. You just have to ask to sit there if you're a walk in or make reservations if you want to go on busier nights (weekends). We didn't sit in there this time but we definitely will the next time we come back. I noticed some Yelp reviews felt the pricing was a bit steep but I'd argue that the price was right considering how well prepared the food was. Again, we are not seafood people so the fact that we both cleared our plates and found the meals to be absolutely delicious, makes the price worth it. The bill was a bit confusing at first. They give you a cash price and a credit card price. But the difference was only $4. Also, gratuity was already included which was a bit odd since it was just the two of us, but honestly our bartender was amazing and we would have left the same tip amount anyway. It's definitely a special occasion location because of the price and atmosphere but we will definitely be back and will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family!
Matt S.
Too noisy limited menu . Service was good but the bar area was crowded and it was difficult for help to get around .
Avrie B.
Loved the overall experience from Fin and Tonic. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and had a great atmosphere. We were there when the live band was playing inside and it was played at a decent level. I was still able to have a conversation without yelling across the table. Now to the food. I've been wanting to try Fin and Tonic for the longest time and was actually surprised by the taco Tuesday deal. The price for these tacos was not bad! I believe it's $5 for each taco and they were served a la cart. I decided to get each option they had. There was rockfish (I believe that's what it was called), kimchi pork, and the double decker. The double decker and kimchi pork tacos were by far my favorites. However, I wish they were served a little more hot. The flavors of both of these tacos were delicious and would be even better if not served lukewarm. The double decker taco was an elevated cheesy Gordita crunch taco from Taco Bell in the best way possible! (This is a compliment I swear) The kimchi pork taco was delicious and the pork was flavorful and had a nice spicy kick from the kimchi. The kimchi was a little tough to get through, so I don't know if they had a brand new batch that may have not fermented enough, but that was probably the only thing I could see that could be worked on. Lastly the rockfish taco. This was my least favorite taco. The taco was lukewarm like the others and that didn't sit right with me for a fish taco. The fish pieces were hard to get through because of the bones. (This may be a personal preference but I do not like to find bones in my fish tacos) however, the slaw was nice and crunchy and the sauce had a nice citrus taste that wasn't too overpowering. Sadly though I could only take one bite and not finish the rest of the taco. I did not get a replacement for the fish taco and that's mainly on me due to being full from the other two and honestly not wanting to cause any trouble. Overall it was a pleasant experience with great food and enjoyable atmosphere. With all that being said I do plan to visit again and try their prefix menu or their regular dinner menu. TL;DR - Fin and tonic had a nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Had Taco Tuesday and enjoyed the double decker and kimchi pork tacos but not the rockfish taco due to the bones in the fish. Tacos were delicious but lukewarm but that didn't affect my time there too much.
Amy Carpenter
We went to Fin and Tonic for our anniversary in February 2024 and it was easily one of the top three meals I’ve had anywhere in the last five or so years. We ate in the speakeasy room which was such a cool vibe and nice, smaller space. We both had cocktails that were truly fantastic—I had the Black Forest Old Fashioned and my husband loved the Alotta Colada. We had the corn soup and duck appetizers and were over the moon with both—those two were the highlights in an overall fantastic meal. Finally, we got the salmon and seafood pasta entrees. The salmon was fantastic, especially the lentil mix it was served with. The seafood pasta was very good but was probably the least “unique” or special-feeling of the dishes. It was expensive, but it felt very worth the expense. We had excellent service and a great overall experience. Highly recommend!Parking: Parking right near the restaurant can be limited, but going across the main entrance to the lot under the string lights has plenty of space and is still very close!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon, Duck Confit and Truffle Mac and Cheese
Alexis P.
The crab cake sandwich is amazing! The service is always good and the bar tenders are very knowledgeable with the new trends of drinks.
I ordered seafood pasta and crab dip. The crab dip was good. However, the seafood pasta was so dense and heavy, I could not eat it. I couldn't figure out which was worse the under cooked pasta noodles or the overly thick cream that was tossed within the dish. So I searched online to look at previous items of the same dish and I was more made afterwards. Same meal presented multiple ways, which says this place is inconsistent. My dish is at the top. This place displays very exotic dishes, with crazy names, but sadly over priced for inconsistency.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crab Dip
This was my first time at Fin & Tonic. I decided to have my birthday dinner here. I was so excited about the speak easy when I tell you the experience was amazing! From The Food, Drinks and the Customer services 10/10 I definitely gotta give a huge shoutout to Kamron with a K, Alex M and Heather you 3 definitely made my experience here amazing!! My Family and friends love it Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon
Excellent brunch! Imaginative menu -- will win awards, no doubt. Friendly chef and front of the house staff. Live music was good. Seafood breakfast quesadilla, vegetable omelet and hash brown bowl were all fantastic and presented beautifully. The lovely waitress expertly delivered welcoming service and smiles. Great job, Fin & Tonic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was awesome. we are 100% satisfied and Bailey took great care of us. By far the best food we have had out in a while, we'll be back
Came here for a birthday lunch for myself solo! Food was great. I had the fried trio and a lemon drop martini. It never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed a wonderful Saturday lunch here while visiting Suffolk to see family. The restaurant has vibrant decor with a tasteful aquatic vibe. The dining room was well lit with lots of natural light and not noisy which was perfect for my 96 yr old grandmother. The service was fantastic. I don't recall the waiters name but he did mention he was the owners son. He was super helpful answering all of our questions and allowed us to dine at a leisurely pace without feeling rushed. The food was wonderful - crab dip starter, crab cake sandwich and entree and the scallops. No complaints for any of the dishes. Even though we were full, we ended with almond joy which was heavenly. I wish I lived closer so that I could dine here more often! Will definitely check out their other restaurant Steak & Tonic when in Norfolk
Food and food service was excellent, drinks seemed a little light on the pour. Sitting in the main dining room is great but the light balance from the kitchen can be a little weird. Overall an excellent experience.
Love the speakeasy type atmosphere..the drinks were great. I had the seafood pasta which was tasty. The hub and I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
Love the atmosphere ?!! Excellent customer service!!! Great vibes..The good the delicious ?. I had the pork belly shrimp and grits. The grits is okay. The SHRIMP is the highlight of the dish!! The pork belly is delicious too.The donut desert delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Decided to have lunch there today. For a Friday there were not many customers. Staff were very friendly and the drinks were great. The food was a different story. I ordered shrimp and grits originally with pork belly, but was told they didn't have pork belly. Okay, pork belly needs a lot of preparation and at 1pm you realize you don't have any??? So I pick the lobster roll. It was one of the Worst things I have ever eaten at a restaurant!!! Well, didn't eat. It was warm, thick with filler, very little lobster (all claw meat) and then I discovered fake crab as the main part of the sandwich. They insisted it was shallots then real lobster NOT. I know fake crab when I see and taste it. The fries even were sub par. Oh well, lesson learned!
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Hubby and I have been wanting to try this place for a while since moving to the area over a year ago. We decided this was the place to celebrate a late Valentine's dinner. Firstly, the name should have been a giveaway but neither of us expected it to be a seafood restaurant. We aren't huge seafood lovers but we sat at the bar and figured we'd at least get an appetizer and drinks. We started off with the Firecracker Shrimp and boy were we impressed! I'm definitely not a shrimp person but these were prepared so well I wasn't turned off from the little crustaceans like I usually am. Because the shrimp was better than we expected we decided to go for some entrees. I got the crab cake and my hubby got the salmon. Again, we were both pleasantly surprised when our main courses arrived. Hubby's salmon was presented under a smoke dome which when lifted provided the best smelling hickory smoke I've ever smelled. My crab cake was all meat with no filler breading like you see at most places and was absolutely delicious. We were both trying each other's meal and couldn't get over how nice of a surprise Fin & Tonic turned out to be. There's also a hidden speak easy bar next to the main bar which doesn't require any special codes or knocks to gain entry into. You just have to ask to sit there if you're a walk in or make reservations if you want to go on busier nights (weekends). We didn't sit in there this time but we definitely will the next time we come back. I noticed some Yelp reviews felt the pricing was a bit steep but I'd argue that the price was right considering how well prepared the food was. Again, we are not seafood people so the fact that we both cleared our plates and found the meals to be absolutely delicious, makes the price worth it. The bill was a bit confusing at first. They give you a cash price and a credit card price. But the difference was only $4. Also, gratuity was already included which was a bit odd since it was just the two of us, but honestly our bartender was amazing and we would have left the same tip amount anyway. It's definitely a special occasion location because of the price and atmosphere but we will definitely be back and will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family!
Too noisy limited menu . Service was good but the bar area was crowded and it was difficult for help to get around .
Loved the overall experience from Fin and Tonic. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and had a great atmosphere. We were there when the live band was playing inside and it was played at a decent level. I was still able to have a conversation without yelling across the table. Now to the food. I've been wanting to try Fin and Tonic for the longest time and was actually surprised by the taco Tuesday deal. The price for these tacos was not bad! I believe it's $5 for each taco and they were served a la cart. I decided to get each option they had. There was rockfish (I believe that's what it was called), kimchi pork, and the double decker. The double decker and kimchi pork tacos were by far my favorites. However, I wish they were served a little more hot. The flavors of both of these tacos were delicious and would be even better if not served lukewarm. The double decker taco was an elevated cheesy Gordita crunch taco from Taco Bell in the best way possible! (This is a compliment I swear) The kimchi pork taco was delicious and the pork was flavorful and had a nice spicy kick from the kimchi. The kimchi was a little tough to get through, so I don't know if they had a brand new batch that may have not fermented enough, but that was probably the only thing I could see that could be worked on. Lastly the rockfish taco. This was my least favorite taco. The taco was lukewarm like the others and that didn't sit right with me for a fish taco. The fish pieces were hard to get through because of the bones. (This may be a personal preference but I do not like to find bones in my fish tacos) however, the slaw was nice and crunchy and the sauce had a nice citrus taste that wasn't too overpowering. Sadly though I could only take one bite and not finish the rest of the taco. I did not get a replacement for the fish taco and that's mainly on me due to being full from the other two and honestly not wanting to cause any trouble. Overall it was a pleasant experience with great food and enjoyable atmosphere. With all that being said I do plan to visit again and try their prefix menu or their regular dinner menu. TL;DR - Fin and tonic had a nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Had Taco Tuesday and enjoyed the double decker and kimchi pork tacos but not the rockfish taco due to the bones in the fish. Tacos were delicious but lukewarm but that didn't affect my time there too much.
We went to Fin and Tonic for our anniversary in February 2024 and it was easily one of the top three meals I’ve had anywhere in the last five or so years. We ate in the speakeasy room which was such a cool vibe and nice, smaller space. We both had cocktails that were truly fantastic—I had the Black Forest Old Fashioned and my husband loved the Alotta Colada. We had the corn soup and duck appetizers and were over the moon with both—those two were the highlights in an overall fantastic meal. Finally, we got the salmon and seafood pasta entrees. The salmon was fantastic, especially the lentil mix it was served with. The seafood pasta was very good but was probably the least “unique” or special-feeling of the dishes. It was expensive, but it felt very worth the expense. We had excellent service and a great overall experience. Highly recommend!Parking: Parking right near the restaurant can be limited, but going across the main entrance to the lot under the string lights has plenty of space and is still very close!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon, Duck Confit and Truffle Mac and Cheese
The crab cake sandwich is amazing! The service is always good and the bar tenders are very knowledgeable with the new trends of drinks.