mehhh.
I haven't had the food so this is a review for only drinking. I can't imagine I'd ever venture out saying, "Man I really want to go to Tonic tonight" We came in for a few drinks before a show on a Saturday night. It was pretty busy most tables full eating. We were able to find 2 seats at the bar no problem though.
The bartender looked super overwhelmed from the beginning, asking us right away if we were planning on eating then seeming relieved when we answered no. The boyfriend ordered a Dogfish on tap. I ordered a girly martini that is obviously overpriced at almost $10. I'm still in the college kid mentality of cheap drinks but I guess this is expected in something that attempts to be a hip swanky downtown cocktail destination.
I had my one drink the boyfriend had 2 beers and the check was just laid in front of us. It was about 7:10 pm. I was never asked if I wanted another drink or if we were finished. It just seemed odd to me. But, when I put my card out it took about 10 minutes for him to collect it. For someone who seemed to want us out of there so fast, it took a while for him to actually allow us to leave.
I'd come back, the food looked decent, maybe it was just an off night. But I really don't think I'd make Tonic a destination I went out of my way to visit.