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Tonic Seafood and Steak, Wilmington, DE

Tonic Seafood and Steak

4.5 (1328)
$31 to $50
Seafood
111 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Tonic Seafood & Steak offers four distinct dining areas, each with its unique ambiance and design. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with stunning light fixtures, metallic gold accents, and a glass-enclosed room. The entrance area features the Bar and Lounge, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (302) 777-2040
  • Website
    http://tonicsns.com?y_source=1_NTkyNzgxNjYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pat Bradley
  • Catering
    Jamestown Catering Co. is a full-service caterer with an off-premise liquor license. We can customize menus for your event needs and budget. We also offer drop-off or pickup options.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Juniper by Tonic is a newly renovated event venue that provides the perfect setting for weddings, showers, rehearsals and parties.
  • Private party contact
    Amanda Jones: (302) 777-2040
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    111 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Between Orange & Tatnall
  • Parking details
    There is parking located at the Community Service Parking Garage but we do not currently validate.There is also street parking with meters, free metered parking after 6:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thor Hammer

    $100.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Jun 2, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    $100 deposit is due at booking. Price for the Thor Hammer is $300. Cancel within 7 days to receive a refund of your deposit. Tipping the scales at a substantial 6 pounds, this impressive cut is dry-aged for 30 days and comes with a spread of delicious sides. This family-style feast feeds up to four guests. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance.
    Thor Hammer Photo

  • Tomahawk

    $100.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Jun 2, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    $100 deposit is due at booking. Price for the Tomahawk is $160. Cancel within 7 days to receive a refund of your deposit. This 34 oz cut is served with two sides of your choice, making it perfect for up to two guests. Reservation must be made at least 7 days in advance.
    Tomahawk Photo

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Menu

Tonic Seafood and Steak's menu was last updated on 6/12/2025.

Starters

  • Crispy Calamari

    lemon pepper aioli

    • Oysters On The Half Shell

      (6) mignonette, cocktail sauce, shaved horseradish

      • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

        (4) cocktail sauce, shaved horseradish, lemon

        • Tuna Tartare

          sesame-soy, avocado, cucumber, cilantro crema, fried wontons

          • Hummus

            house made hummus, garlic naan, olive-artichoke tapenade relish

            • Brussel Sprouts

              sherry vinaigrette, manchego, bacon

              • Cheese Board

                house accoutrements

                • Charcuterie Board

                  house accoutrements

                  • Master Board

                    charcuterie & cheese, house accoutrements

                    • Short Rib Egg Rolls

                      caramelized onions, provolone cheese, horseradish cream, demi-glace

                      • Burrata

                        roasted pepper relish, spec, basil pesto

                        • Smoke Salmon Deviled Eggs

                          salmon roe, chives

                          • Calabrian Mussels

                            nduja, white wine, parsley, leeks, cherry tomatoes, toasted baguette

                            Soups

                            • French Onion

                              caramelized onions, beef broth, french bread, swiss & provolone cheese

                              • New England Clam Chowder

                                extra virgin olive oil & chives, contains bacon

                                • Soup du Jour

                                  chef's seasonal preperation

                                  Salads

                                  • Caesar

                                    romaine hearts, focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing

                                    • Wedge

                                      chopped iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon lardons, cherry tomatoes, buttermilk ranch

                                      • Steak Salad

                                        seared 8ox hanger steak, mixed greens, red onions, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, gorgonzola vinaigrette

                                        • Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

                                          mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black beans, corn, colby jack, crispy tortilla strips, honey-cumin lime dressing

                                          • Seafood Salad

                                            spring mix, roasted red peppers, crispy onions, jumbo lump crab meat, steamed shrimp, fried calamari, saffron vinaigrette

                                            • Sesame-Crusted Thai Tuna Salad

                                              napa mix, thai basil, crispy wontons, spicy peanut dressing

                                              Add To any Salad

                                              • Salmon

                                                • Seared Tuna

                                                  • Chicken

                                                    • Fried Calamari

                                                      • Grilled Shrimp

                                                        • Crab Cake

                                                          • Hanger Steak

                                                            Entrees

                                                            • Steak Frittes

                                                              9oz bavette, herb-parmesan fries, demi-glace

                                                              • Grilled Salmon

                                                                grilled asparagus, tarragon beurre blanc

                                                                • House Made Pappardelle Pasta

                                                                  chicken, capers, lemon, white wine

                                                                  • Calamarata Pasta

                                                                    shrimp, basil pesto, vodka sauce

                                                                    Sandwiches

                                                                    • Filet Tip Cheesesteak

                                                                      sautéed onions, cheddar, creamed spinach, spicy aioli, fries

                                                                      • Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich

                                                                        pickles, red onion, tartar

                                                                        • Crab Cake

                                                                          remoulade, lettuce, tomato

                                                                          • Chickpea Cake

                                                                            pea shoots, avocado, tomato jam

                                                                            • Beef Gyro

                                                                              seared marinated 4oz hanger, lemon labneh, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, petite greens, olive tapenade, naan

                                                                              • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

                                                                                fried chicken breast, buffalo, ranch

                                                                                • Chicken Gyro

                                                                                  lemon labneh, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, petite greens, olive tapenade, naan

                                                                                  Burgers

                                                                                  Served with hand-cut french fries & pickles

                                                                                  • Smash

                                                                                    dijonaise, shredded lettuce, warm onion pickle relish, American cheese

                                                                                    • Tonic

                                                                                      protein: beef, turkey or beyond beef patty; cheese: cheddar, american, swiss, or bleu; toppings: lettuce, tomato, raw, sautéed orfried onions, roasted red peppers, Avocado +$1, Bacon +$1, Mushrooms +$1

                                                                                      • Turkey

                                                                                        cranberry chutney, brie, arugula

                                                                                        Last updated: August 13, 2024

                                                                                        What 1,328 people are saying

                                                                                        Tonic Seafood and Steak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                        4.5
                                                                                        4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.4Food
                                                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                                                        • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.1Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • Delaware

                                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                        • Delaware

                                                                                          Romantic

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Tonic Seafood and Steak offers a memorable dining experience with "amazing food and great service." Guests rave about the "excellent food and cocktails" and highlight the inviting atmosphere. The menu features standout dishes like salmon and Wagyu, complemented by "superb desserts." Despite occasional mixed reviews, many patrons describe it as their "go-to eatery."
                                                                                        1,328 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Gael

                                                                                          Philadelphia County1 review

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                          2. Food 2
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Service and ambience were great. Entree NY strip steak a disappointment - very chewy and grisly. However, the short ribs were good.

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                                                                                        2. Jason

                                                                                          Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 27, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Service and food were great. It was surprisingly not crowded on a Friday night.

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                                                                                        3. Robyn

                                                                                          Philadelphia County33 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 24, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          One of the best meals I have had in Delaware! The restaurant is beautiful and the service was amazing

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                                                                                        4. Tricia

                                                                                          Unspecified1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Service and food were amazing. I will definitely return when I am in the area.

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                                                                                        5. Ellen

                                                                                          Philadelphia County3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Great restaurant to go to before a show at the Grand. Food was excellent!! The chickpea cakes were delicious. Restaurant was quiet on a Sunday night in the summer

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                                                                                        6. Shenna VIP

                                                                                          Philadelphia County22 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          We sat on the outdoor patio, which was lovely. Excellent food and cocktails. Very enjoyable dinner.

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                                                                                        7. David

                                                                                          Philadelphia County13 reviews

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 15, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                          Overall, a disappointing visit, reflecting a decline in product quality. Cocktails were tasty and nicely crafted. ALL food items came out quite quickly. Appetizer of short rib eggrolls was not served as hot in the past, with seemingly less cheese and meat than at past visits. Appetizer dates with goat cheese was nicely done. Salmon entree was enjoyed, but the crab cakes were devoid of flavor. The broccolini was beyond charred in some areas, and gave off the smell of a house fire....staff replaced it with asparagus. Dessert of sticky toffee pudding and cinnamon ice cream was tasty and nicely done. Bottled flat water tasted like dirt. In short this visit left much to be both questioned and desired.
                                                                                          Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on June 18, 2025
                                                                                          Hi David, Thank you very much for this detailed feedback. We've passed it along to our staff to make any improvements needed. We hope to see you back for a better visit in the near future.

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                                                                                        8. Patti

                                                                                          Philadelphia County7 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Always great food and great service - never dissapoints!
                                                                                          Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on June 9, 2025
                                                                                          Thank you, Patti! We will pass your kind words along to Alex!

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                                                                                        9. Nancy VIP

                                                                                          Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                          I thought it would be an upscale dining experience. It was more like a sports bar.

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                                                                                        10. PAUL VIP

                                                                                          Philadelphia County45 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on June 5, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          I thought the special I ordered was outstanding. I had everyone at our table try it. It was a Hawaiian fish called hakupu. It was grilled and served on rice. It is a meaty white fish that was seared on the outside but juicy and tender on the inside. Had the short rib egg rolls which were also delicious. We asked a friend who was in from out of town to join us and he was happy with his meal as well.
                                                                                          Tonic Seafood and SteakResponded on June 9, 2025
                                                                                          Thank you, Paul! We'll be sure to pass along your feedback to our chef about the special, we're glad you enjoyed it! We look forward to serving you again soon.

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        Tonic Seafood and Steak offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tonic Seafood and Steak also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 777-2040.

                                                                                        Tonic Seafood and Steak is rated 4.5 stars by 1328 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 PM
                                                                                        Booked 1 time today
                                                                                        Experiences are available.
                                                                                        Google Map for Tonic Seafood and Steak

                                                                                        111 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                          Between Orange & Tatnall
                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                          Wilmington
                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                          Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Seafood, Steakhouse
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Fine Dining
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          There is parking located at the Community Service Parking Garage but we do not currently validate.There is also street parking with meters, free metered parking after 6:00pm.
                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                                          Pat Bradley
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                        • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                          Order direct
                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                          http://tonicsns.com?y_source=1_NTkyNzgxNjYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D/
                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                          (302) 777-2040
                                                                                        • Catering
                                                                                          Jamestown Catering Co. is a full-service caterer with an off-premise liquor license. We can customize menus for your event needs and budget. We also offer drop-off or pickup options.<br />
                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                          Juniper by Tonic is a newly renovated event venue that provides the perfect setting for weddings, showers, rehearsals and parties.
                                                                                        • Private party contact
                                                                                          Amanda Jones: (302) 777-2040
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