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    Fin & Tonic

    3.8 (246 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    This is the presentation of my food after I sent it back for being cold.
    Chastity C.

    I was blessed to be able to eat in the speak easy room. My first dish was the she crab soup. It was served kind of cold so I sent it back. It came back hot. I ordered the crab cake as my entree. The crab cake was hot but the items under were colds I sent that back and when it came back now the crab cake was somewhat cold and still certain items under it was cold. I ordered the donut balls for desert and they were hot but very dense and somewhat drier than I expected. I'm proving a 3 because the food was good, it just was just cold or dryer than I expected.

    Pork Belly shrimp and grits
    Christine N.

    Great place in the Speak Easy! Be ready to transform into a different world. Service amazing great food highly recommend.

    Mocktail and hazelnut old fashion
    Jordan B.

    We had a great date night at fin& tonic. Its a nice dining space with a bit of an upscale feel so feels like a treat yourself restaurant. They have a great bar - with good cocktails and mocktails! The menu is a bit limited but offers some non-seafood options. We thoroughly enjoyed the bang bang shrimp, the wagu steak and the surf and turf. I will say without purchasing the additional lump crab, the surf and turf feels a little lacking on the "surf". One thing we didn't catch was we were offered bottled still water instead of tap when we arrived so mid dinner realized that we had purchased water.

    Charcuterie plate
    Falecia P.

    We ended up arriving earlier than anticipated so the dining area was not open yet. However, we were greeted with kindness and decided to sit at the bar. We enjoyed our drinks during happy hour and ordered a charcuterie board from the bar food menu. The variety of meats and cheeses was decent and everything tasted pretty delicious. It was a Wednesday so they had wagyu Wednesday and the wagyu beef and burgers were half off. We both ordered the wagyu beef that came with sweet potato's, scallops, and Brussels sprouts and it had a sauce mixed with everything. This was so delicious, I highly recommend. We ended up sitting at the regular bar but they do have a little speakeasy with a more intimate and romantic setting.

    Gratuity already applied
    Truc L.

    Disappointing Experience - Discrimination Toward Pregnancy I had a reservation confirmed for today, specifically requesting to be seated in the speakeasy area. When I called to confirm, I clearly asked if my pregnancy would be an issue, and was told it wouldn't be -- the only requirement mentioned was being over 21. We showed up for our Father's Day reservation, dressed nicely for a date night, and were told by the hostess that they were "out of seats." When I asked if it was first-come-first-serve despite having a confirmed reservation, she hesitated and then changed her reasoning -- suddenly claiming there was a two-drink minimum and that because I'm pregnant, I couldn't be seated. This minimum was never mentioned on the call, and frankly, it's a discriminatory and illogical policy. What if someone chooses to drink only one drink? What if someone is the designated driver or has medical limitations? This feels like a clear case of gatekeeping and pregnancy discrimination, wrapped in inconsistent excuses. To make it worse, just minutes later, we watched as a party of three -- who arrived before us and was seated in a different area -- was escorted into the speakeasy and seated. It was obvious those seats were available the entire time, and likely meant for us. The only difference? I'm visibly pregnant. Beyond that, the restaurant applies a 20% gratuity automatically regardless of party size -- something I typically don't mind, but it felt especially off-putting in this context. As for the food? It was fine. A bit salty for my taste and honestly not worth the price point -- but I have no complaints toward the chefs. The issue here is with management and the way pregnant guests are treated. We came in with respect and transparency, followed all the rules we were told -- and were met with shifting explanations and a complete disregard for our reservation. Absolutely unacceptable. I wish I could give a zero.

    Prime beef tenderloin
    Janet T.

    A coworker told me this was the place to dine. I asked if she had eaten here and she said no. Mental note never take a restaurant recommendation from someone who has not eaten at recommended place. We started with their fall blend Sangria. Not the best Sangria I've ever had: I didn't taste any of the apple cider in it. Disappointing. My daughter had the octopus which was tough and cold. She asked me to taste the potatoes because she said they taste previously frozen. I had the crab dip. The dip was luke warm, but not hot and the crostinis were so hard I was fearful of breaking my tooth: I also didn't like the way they were placed on the plate. I could see the food prep area. They scooped them out with a bowl. No one had on gloves either. The server said they toasty the crostinis themselves. Hmmmm. Now to the entrees, I had prime tenderloin which was supposed to be medium but it was more on the medium well side and stringy. The vegetables were nicely prepared but needed a pinch of salt. My daughter's Parmesan risotto was tasteless and the smoked salmon, which was a beautiful presentation was under cooked. She asked for it medium some parts of it looked raw. She also got a crabcake, which she said was the best thing she'd had there. Because they were triple booked the server gave me a dessert. She said their bread pudding was awesome, it wasn't. It was dry and I've had much much better. The ambiance was that of a rented space with inexpensive tables and chairs. There was no background music or great decor to create a perfect experience. The bathroom was awful. Final piece, as a patron I would like to decide the gratuity. While our server was attentive and tried her best to keep us updated and happy on a busy night, it would have been nice to know that it was going to be automatically added. I truly believe that restaurant personnel should be paid a fair living wage to start with and what they are tipped should be a bonus! There was also a surcharge if you paid with card. If I had known I would have visited the ATM....but I would have been unprepared for the $240 bill for two people. I was not impressed! I will add there must be something that others truly liked because there were at least eight people waiting to be seated when we left.

    Shelb L.

    This is a must try if you're in the area. When you speak with the hostess though, you have to ask to go to the speakeasy. It's a hidden room with a sultrier, more romantic vibe. The mixed drinks are amazing. I can't remember his name (will update when I get it) but the mixologist was so knowledgeable & also made drinks up on the fly that were DELICIOUS. I wasn't enticed by any of the drinks on the menu & asked if he had any lavender syrup to make a drink with. While he didn't have the syrup, he was still able to make a wonderful lavender drink with some infused oil he had. He is very creative with his drinks & definitely knows his stuff! I didn't try any of the food this time, but will definitely be back for more of his cocktail creations & to try some of the food that looked & smelled amazing. 15/10 for the mixologist. Also worth noting that the bathroom was super clean & well stocked!

    Crabcake, potato puree and edamame salad
    Sharon C.

    I've been to the sister restaurant steak and tonic and wanted to give this place a try. We decided to celebrate our anniversary here and requested to sit in the speakeasy. What an amazing vibe! From music to decor to food we had an amazing night. Our waitress was very attentive and accommodating. My husband tried the 5 course menu. I went with the crab cake dinner. My crab cake was amazing and so filling. I couldn't finish it. The 5 course menu was a surprising mix of flavors and textures. It was a very adventurous pick for my husband and he enjoyed the change from his normal selections. The drinks were perfect for me. Not too strong and highlighted the complimenting flavors. I wish I could remember the names of the drinks...

    Almond joy dessert
    Dale C.

    So tonight was hot date night. We try something new. Tonight was the speakeasy portion of fun and tonic. We selected the chefs choice 5 course dinner. So crazy good. The ambiance of the room is crazy cool. Darker, more hip kind of vibe. The servers were awesome. Just as excited to be there as we were. Now to the food. Started with tuna tartare with shiracha ice cream. First let me say siracha ice cream is not on anybody's menu but is was amazing especially with the tuna tartare. Which was fresh and tasty. I could have eaten that alone all night. Course two was our favorite and the best I've ever had. Crab cake with a sauce spread across the plate. Oh my. So good this is the way a crab cake should taste. Crispy well seasoned and bigger than usual. The sauce added a nice creaminess to the plate. If I wasn't in public I might have licked the plate clean. Third course. Scallops. Two good sized scallops on some sort of grain. I can't remember but it added a nice texture to the scallop. The sauce was delicious and tangy. Very good. Fourth course. Waygu steak with a truffle demi sauce. We are not truffle fans but this was not overtly triple infused so that made us happy the steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Fifth course was dessert. They called it almond joy. Flourless chocolate cake with ice cream. Caramel and chocolate sauce and coconut. It was good and a little bit of everything on the spoon tasted a lot like an almond joy. It was nice and clean and tasty. This was a high dollar meal. Expect to pay a few hundred for this meal format but it is very cool.

    BBQ taco
    J.E. S.

    One of my top 5 favorite restaurants in the whole Virginia. The atmosphere, the staff and the environment is always the friendlies and most welcoming. The food is always 5 stars. I go to their wine dinners ever chance I get.

    Smoked Salmon
    Jonelle L.

    Had a great time food was delicious. My server Bailey was on point and recommend a great cocktail. Definitely going back.

    Tuna Tartare

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