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    Tonica

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Ayanna M.

    The downtown location of Tonica gives an upscale vibe with the service to match. I went for brunch for a birthday and they did not disappoint. I had already eaten but the mimosas were on point! From the social media worthy seating to the open kitchen, the place just gives, "fancy night out" or "date night". It's not overpriced, either! Just right! I look forward to trying the place for dinner.

    Andrea C.

    Very pretty restaurant. Pretty good service. Place was very empty and waitress was super sweet and nice. She could've checked on us more and she should've given us some new clean plates without us having to flag her down. But she seemed to be conscientious and was trying. All the tapas were delicious. Carrots, croquettes. Bruschetta, patatas bravas, crab claws, garlic shrimp, scallops. All amazing. Also had paella which was super mediocre. The only bad dish we had. But overall a really good meal. Recommended.

    Chicken and waffle
    Shannon B.

    My family, friends, and I visited Memphis in celebration of my husband's 50th. We went to Tonica for brunch on a Saturday with a large group of twelve. They were able to accommodate us, and our server was efficient, polite, and personable. The tapas menu, only offered outside of weekend brunch, looked delightful as well; however, they do not serve it during brunch. I had their take on chicken and waffles and was not disappointed. I also had a sangria that was not too sweet but just right. If you are staying nearby or live in Memphis and want to try something new, I do recommend giving Tonica a go.

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    Yas D.

    Tonica has a very grown-and-sexy vibe and perfect for an adult night out downtown. The ambiance was great, and the full bar was impressive, including a bartender's choice mocktail, which was a nice touch and very well done. Unfortunately, the service fell short. Our server, Taylor, rarely checked on our table, to the point that one person in our party never received her food (guacamole and steak sliders). When the issue was brought up, Taylor was very nonchalant and did not show much urgency or concern, which was disappointing and took away from the experience. On a positive note, Cheries, the manager, stepped in quickly. She was apologetic, handled the situation professionally, and worked to correct the issue right away. Her response made a big difference. Because of the atmosphere and how management handled the problem, we're willing to give Tonica another try -- but improved service will definitely be key next time.

    Semaria S.

    For our FrensMas dinner we decided Tonica was a perfect choice. The ambiance closely matched what we were going for. I was able to make the reservation online. They do reach out vie email and text to confirm the day before if there are any changes needed. Parking: downtown so no explanation needed Esthetic: very nice decor, low lightening, several seating options (bar, Hightop table, couches or regular tables) . We had a party of 9 and we're promptly seated at reservation time. I did notify our server Taylor that we would do gift exchange before ordering as we needed to use the table top space. After the exchange, we ordered cocktails. I had the Sangria Blanco. Very light and refreshing. We were notified that all meals containing mussels would not have them as they weren't available. I was very upset to hear this as I had already predecided on the classic paella. I revised order and selected the fried calamari and the steak pomme Frites. The calamari was well seasoned and golden fried. The steak was as requested (med) and the frites crispy. I sampled the paella from a friend and it was delicious. We were suprised at the crab claws as they did not give a small amount like some restaurants. The creamy garlic cajun sauce on top really took it up a notch. Here's where the issue came in, one person in the group never received her food (guacamole and flat iron steak sliders) despite several inquires. Another person in the group even sent her original order back, ordered sliders and those came out shortly after but the other person's never arrived. We ended up speaking with the Manager Shari Haley who provided the group member with a gift card and items sliders that were ordered again. When it came time to pay, my card was charged for someone else's food who had already paid in cash. Taylor explained she would have manager overide this. Shari signed the incorrect ticket and explained that if I needed to follow up on the payment reversal ahe would assist. Payment reversal did complete the next morning when looking at my banking app. Overall, my food and cocktail were delicious. I do like the ambiance of the location. We also encourage managment to wnsure the servers are in sync with hospitality. We noticed the server routing checking in on the table next to us. However, several in my group felt our server wasn't as attention. I feel all these issues noted can quickly be resolved as I hope to revisit again.

    Steak sliders
    Hanna N.

    Tonica's new downtown location is excellent - the food is phenomenal, the service is great, and the ambiance is perfection. I've tried a few brunch items and many of the dinner plates and haven't been disappointed once. Excited to have another high quality restaurant downtown.

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    Jody W.

    It's rare for a restaurant that's only been open a few days to earn a full 5 stars, but here we are--and I honestly can't think of a single thing to complain about! My date and I shared small plates and cocktails that were nothing short of delectable--so good we kept giving each other that "are you tasting what I'm tasting?" look. Our server guided us through the menu like a seasoned pro, making our first visit feel effortless. We even spotted the owner everywhere: in the kitchen, greeting guests, probably teleporting between tasks. It's clear the place is loved from the inside out. This is exactly the kind of spot downtown Memphis needed. Perfect for a pre-show bite before The Orpheum, or fueling up before cheering on the Grizzlies or Redbirds. The ambiance is romantic enough to make it an instant date-night favorite, too. Already plotting my return--because I WILL be trying the rest of the menu.

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    Service was fine. Portions were average. We were the only table there for brunch on a Saturday.

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