Tonic East Reviews
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- Good Times
Read More On Citysearch by tnyd at Citysearch 7/26/2011 - GO HERE IF U LIKE GETTING RIPPED OFF
Read More On Citysearch by brainp at Citysearch 6/8/2011 - love
Read More On Citysearch by Kylie3 at Citysearch 11/18/2010 - Just plain not nice
Read More On Citysearch by lily willow at Citysearch 11/14/2010 - Great spot for the summer!!
Read More On Citysearch FRMoneyman 10/6/2010 - Needs Better Happy Hour Drinks
Read More On Citysearch flaca1987 8/8/2010 - Great Location & Happy Hour Specials
Read More On Citysearch MeghanButler 6/22/2010 - bad service
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser3 3/15/2010 - Tonic East is worth stopping by
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/1/2009 - loud and crowded, great rooftop
went there last thurs for my friend's bday. there was a good crowd for a thursday night. we couldn't get a table so we had to order from the bar, which was better on the first floor than the second. one bartender who seemed like he didn't know what he was doing made our drinks wrong and then refused to even try to fix them, but the tall blonde girl was really nice about it and made sure we wer...
Read More On Citysearch stephinthecity 10/6/2009 - Good until the endSo today a family member and i went into tonic. We had a waitress name Andrea who seemed sweet in the begining. She made us feel welcome and gave me a compliment on my earrings, anyway. Later when my family member and i were finished we asked for the check, once she gave it to us i used my gift card that i got from Tonic to pay, I didn't have any big bills on me all i had was three dollars so i c...
Read More On Citysearch Lady Truth be told 9/28/2009 - Great place for a groupI went there with some friends the other night and our bartender, Conor McCartan, was awesome!! Very friendly and great service! He treated us well...we will be back!
Read More On Citysearch FoodieNYC47 6/15/2009 - Fun for a night with friendsI went to Tonic for Happy Hour after work with some friends. They played awesome music...everything from 80's to the new hits. They have this wheel that you spin during happy hour- who doesn't like winning a free drink? Before we knew it, it was 10pm- time flies when you're having so much fun. Overall, this is a great place for a chill happy hour after work. I definitley recommend checking it out!
Read More On Citysearch girlsjustwannahavefun77 1/12/2009 - Great TimeI recently planned my girlfriend?s birthday and after calling several places, finally decided to go with Tonic East. It def was the right choice.
Everyone there from the manager who helped me planned the party, to the bouncer out front, to our waitress were great and made sure we had a great time. It was a super busy night, but not in an annoying way b/c everyone there was having a good t...
Read More On Citysearch jbt512 12/26/2008 - Best Christmas PartyMy company had our Christmas party here and we had so much fun. They played our own Ipod so we could dance!! Who does that?? They even had Christmas movies playing on the big screens. Food was good. Our bartender was so HOT! I know I'll be back for that alone!! Good stuff! Definately, going back. I have never been on a typical Friday or Sat. night, so I can't agree or disagree with others on ...
Read More On Citysearch Gracenyc624 12/26/2008 - They lied.I called the event planner and made a reservation for a birthday party with 20 people. The person I spoke with told me that my friends and I would be in the back, that they contolled every speaker in the place so it wouldn't get too loud, and that there was plenty of dancing space. When we got there we were seated all the way in the front by the door, which blew cold air every time it was opened,...
Read More On Citysearch allymcnally 12/13/2008 - Great place for a birthday!I had my birthday party here this year and had a blast! The service was amazing and we danced all night. And the rooftop...wow! Our bottle was very affordable and everyone was happy in the end!
Read More On Citysearch grace624 11/16/2008 - Great place for a bachlorette party!!!!!!!!!!1OM, this place was amazing! Had my sister's bachlorette party there in July and we had a great time! The service was way more than I expected. We did and open bar with dinner and I can't believe how much we got for such a good price. The crowd was great and the music was even better! It got a bit crowded but that was fine b/c everyone was having such a GREAT time! Highly recommended!!!!!!1
Read More On Citysearch DDocta 8/29/2008 - great outdoor barFor some reason I really like Tonic. They always seem to have fun music playing that you can dance to (anything from Notorious BIG to Britney Spears). When they are not playing sports (yuck) on their huge screen Tvs they play the matching music video. Their drink prices are average for NYC. They have a fantastic 3rd floor outdoor bar with a great view of midtown. My only complaint is that Tonic t...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/7/2008 - 3rd ave fav!!!This place has great service and I love love love the rooftop what NYer wouldn't! Other than some of the annoying bridge and tunnel patrons this place is a 3rd ave fav. !! Friday night I was there for an open bar party I spent the best $45.00 ever!
Read More On Citysearch socharm2 7/1/2008 - Best Birthday Ever!!!!I never write reviews but after my awesome birthday party at Tonic I had too! The event planner and all the managers were so helpful in making sure my birthday was extra special! I looked high and low for an affordable place to have my birthday party and Tonic had the best open bar prices and the best wings!!! Cant wait to have another event here!
Read More On Citysearch londonhottie23 7/1/2008 - Great Time! Great RooftopWe had a corporate event here at Tonic East on the rooftop and myself and my clients couldn't have been any happier. The staff was very professional yet fun and friendly! The food was great and everything came out before we even had to ask! What could have been better than coronas that your boss is paying for on an outdoor deck!
Read More On Citysearch ustateswimmer 7/1/2008 - Food, Service, atmosphereIt was a great spot, in a odd area! I really enjoyed it! I'll will be for sure going back!!! I loved the rooftop and the tvs up there!!
Read More On Citysearch newyorkah2222 6/23/2008 - Tvs, foodI had a huge group of people visiting for the finals and after looking everywhere for a bar bigger enough to accomdate us we found Tonic East, they were so helpful and kind, mangement and the service was great!
Read More On Citysearch disanddat 6/23/2008 - Beware - Never plan a party there!As for the bar itself, you cant help but love the rooftop and multi-level bars. HOWEVER, I planned an open bar party here recently and was made into a bouncer, collecting money from my own guests, putting on bracelets, and holding onto over a grand in cash. This process ruined the first half hour of a 3 hr open bar. On top of it all, they wrongly charged WAY more than they promised in an attempt...
Read More On Citysearch DoubleL 6/17/2008 - WORST BAR IN NYC! do not go!My friend just had a party there and it was a disaster. the bar basically lied about everything. they were not helpful, they charged her over what her contract said, they didnt tell her the roof closed at 11pm when her party was supposed to be on the roof from 10pm-1am. rude manager, party planner, and bartenders. i never write reviews but after this horrible experience and seeing how upset w...
Read More On Citysearch anna6 6/17/2008 - Great spot for a game!I loved this spot for my after work birthday gathering where I wanted lots of tv's and outdoor seating to watch the Yankees. Management was kind enough to rope off an area for us even though we did not book a party. The only con is that after happy hr the drinks are way too much! Looking for a spot like this where I can watch the game outdoors but drinks are much less. Suggestions please!!
Read More On Citysearch merce0426 6/4/2008 - Great Food, awesome serviceLove Tonic East, Great lunch special- I had a great brunch there! been there wasted plenty of times- the bartenders and servers are all pretty chill and nice! Love the tots and mini burger!!
Read More On Citysearch hestheman2 4/1/2008 - Fun! tons of tvsreally Fun place love the tvs good service good food- I'd recommend this for any sports fan.... I need one of those tvs in my apartment!!! Love the Mini burgers !! can get crowded but that must mean its cool!!!
Read More On Citysearch youlooknicetome 4/1/2008 - the roof is awesomeWent there this past wednesday when in the city it was really nice and the rooftop was open- We watched some basketball and had a beer it was great cant wait for summer to be up there!!!
Read More On Citysearch ukgirl21 3/29/2008 - Great bar just a lil toooo loud!!!Wanna hear britney blasting or the score of the latest game REALLY loud its perfect for you!! But other than that Tonic is a great bar to drink and play at, if your not into talking !!!!
Loved the Tots and the cute bartender!
Read More On Citysearch onemoresong 3/29/2008 - Good Service! Good FoodGreat bar! Check it out , its a little crowded later night but for an after work drink its pretty great!!!
Read More On Citysearch Dirtygirl46 3/29/2008 - Good Music, Fun placeI was there this weekend orginally just to watch all the march madness games but after all the games where over the dj switched on and Tonic turned into an awesome club scene. It was so much fun- we stayed all night long but it was a great time. Try their mini kegs lots of beer!!!
Read More On Citysearch patsforlife 3/24/2008 - Private PartiesA buddy of mine had his 30th bday party there at Tonic and it was awesome, really affordable and alot of fun. Im thinking of throwing my 30th there as well. Staff is friendly and helpful. The do private parties very well! it turned out awesome!
Read More On Citysearch thatspride22 3/24/2008 - Awesome Time!Never really write these review things but I had write one because I did really enjoy this bar! you have to check it out. I recommend trying the waffles on the weekend the brunch is really good and they dont keep you waiting. Good for sports and such! :)
Read More On Citysearch princessstyle 3/24/2008 - Great place tons of fun!!!I really like Tonic East, my friend had her birthday there and honestly it was awesome. The food was great, and the service couldn't have been better. Attentive and friendly! I recommend this to anyone looking to have a goodtime in a fun NYC bar.
Read More On Citysearch justsayingtu 3/10/2008 - MINI KEGS!have you ever been to Tonic East? ORDER A MINI KEG, they are the coolest thing ever!!! you get like 20 beers and one huge beer. with your own tap! The service is great and the screens are huge! a good place to pick up hotties
Read More On Citysearch patriotsfan222 3/10/2008 - Sports!!this place is totally on the top of my list for ANY of the big games! Was there for Superbowl AMAZING! And just recently was there on a sat night for the duke game... its cool to go to a bar and see your fav. team on big screens, everywhere! the food was awesome and the service!
Read More On Citysearch lasgirlydoincity 3/10/2008 - Great Place ! Awesome musicIm new to the city and this was one of the first bars I stopped into, I really liked it! The Dj was awesome, everyone was dancing and the bartenders were cute and personable! I'll for sure be back to this place!! So if your new to the city or havnt checked it our I'd recommend it!
Read More On Citysearch new2thecity444 3/10/2008 - Great atmosphereWhen I first went here I was very surprised at the wonderful atmosphere and the service was great too. The food was good and the music that is playing is not too loud so that you can't hear yourself think. I would definitely go here again and it is good for the NYU and Bellevue workers to take a load off and relax! Great hangout place.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/8/2008 - surprisingthe "tonic" logo - i.e., the bar's name strewn across the side of the building - lead me to believe that behind once inside, i'd hear nothing but the "untz-untz" pounding of dance music while being approached by mobs of drunk 20-something males. but its worth giving the place a chance. head straight to the rooftop and grab a table close to the railing - a setting where you can enjoy great view...
Read More On Citysearch maryleekeller 10/3/2007 - I met up with a couple of friends for drinks here. I didn...
Read More On Citysearch by webbygale at Menuism 8/15/2007 - bar, appetizers and other singlesHave been here a few times. Draws big singles scene. Very busy bar. Appetizers are amazing and affordably priced. Drinks are well mixed. For dining, the staff does not hover but are around when you need them.
Read More On Citysearch fun4gem 7/24/2007 - Good Sports barGood place to watch any sporting event. Solid staff and decent prices. It is more fun if you go with a group.
Read More On Citysearch ttiger80 6/24/2007 - Overated..passI've been to this place twice, once when it was super crowded and the bartender TOOK MY CHANGE! He didn't give me the option to tip, he was taking everyone's change. Then when I asked for it back he gave me a snotty attitude.
The 2nd time I went it was in the afternoon and it was cool, but they can not make strawberry daiquiri's..they were absolutely gross. When I told the waitress, you wo...
Read More On Citysearch gripdxd1 5/9/2007 - Great for after work or weekendsWent there after work with a big group and had a blast on the rooftop deck. There are a lot of tables in the way, but they clear them out of the middle once it gets a litle crowded. If you get there early, you can snag a primo table overlooking the Empire State Bld. and third ave. The only con of the upstairs is that there are no speakers, so you can't hear the game that your viewing on any 3 ...
Read More On Citysearch rugger78 5/8/2007 - Great Service- Lindy Rocks!Went to this bar for the fight Saturday night and it was crazy busy!!! Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut considering how busy it was our server Lindy was amazing. She fought through the crowd and was SUPER attentive!!! She even chatted and joked around with us, which made the drinking expiernce soooo much better! We all said would be back to see her busy night or not! Oh and we cant forget the good food, mac a...
Read More On Citysearch rockndude 5/7/2007 - good vibe, music is ehI really like the three tier bar in tonic east. For some reason the bottom floor is too packed but the third floor, with the view, is really cool and chill. The drinks were reasonable and the bartenders were attentive and quick. But the music...Ricky Martin? and La Bouche? I mean, I like throwbacks but c'mon. Maybe it was an off night but on a friday night I expected better. I'll plan on go...
Read More On Citysearch cityhopper21 4/6/2007 - upstairs bar is greatwent there for st. paddys around midnight as one of our stops on a pub crawl. We were going to leave because downstairs was packed and there was no place to sit. But my friend had to use the bathroom so we went upstairs since there was too many people to go down. The moment we got up there 2 of the bartenders asked me what I wanted. So I ordered a drink since I was waiting anyway. We ended up...
Read More On Citysearch paulondel 3/20/2007 - Great Time!I celebrated my birthday at Tonic and I had a blast. A whole bunch of my buddies and I came in and I was given a free bottle of champagne since it was my birthday. How sweet is that? The place had cool music so what could be better? Having sports on the screens, drinking with my buds, hangin with some cute girls, cheap shots...happy birthday to me! People should definitely check this place ou...
Read More On Citysearch kk246 3/7/2007 - Keep your coatThis is the first time I've been compelled to write a review. Tonic was packed, played decent music (albeit on repeat--about a six song cycle). But nothing could infuriate me more than retrieving my coat from the coat check (for which I paid) only to find it covered in dirt. Not just a small spot or stain. My coat looked like someone had thrown it in a dumpster, only to retrieve it a week later. ...
Read More On Citysearch ar321 2/17/2007 - Best place to watch sports!This is the first place I go to when I watch a game. There are so many TV's and screens...you can also watch many different games at once. This is the place to go if you want to just sit around watching sports, enjoy some beers and eat some pub food. The wings and burgers are really good. The best part was the mini-kegs! It's really convenient to have rather than constantly ordering beers. ...
Read More On Citysearch fastcarsteve 2/14/2007 - FUN TIMES! Great Happy Hour!I went to Tonic after work with a bunch of my colleagues. Tonic has great drink specials! The staff was really friendly...great to chat with and always ready to serve my next drink. The bartender made me the best apple martini! Great place to go after work and we would definitely go there again!
Read More On Citysearch ligirl14 2/14/2007 - Great Music, No CoverThe DJ was great (although I don't think there was a need for his own personal body guard) with coordinating music videos. He played old school hits and today's top ten. The place was crowded but not ridiculous. There was a VIP area but I truly don't believe anyone VIP-worthy was up there.
Read More On Citysearch lindacrter 11/20/2006 - definitely gotonic is a great addition to the area - big sports bar with lots of flatscreens and great music. i recommend the place for happy hour or to watch the game on saturday afternoon. there's always a great crowd and the tater tots are amazing!
Read More On Citysearch cgilman29 11/16/2006 - It's cool for games and after work drinksIt reminds me of a SF bar--big screen TV's, Pub-like vibe. The food is classic pub fare, the drinks are good and the big screen TV's make it a good game spot. I wouldn't plan a party here but a HH? Why not?
Read More On Citysearch creativelolita 10/26/2006 - very solidgood place to watch the games especially penn state but be early gets a little crowded but the staff is nice and the food is good
Read More On Citysearch sal1229 10/3/2006 - Not for NFLMan, I remember watching construction of the building and hoping it was a bar. I was pretty psyched when I saw it was going to be a huge bar. I live right around the corner and the area needs a good spot to watch all the NFL games on Sunday. Unfortunately they dropped the ball when they designed the layout. I was in there this past Sunday to watch a particular out of town game. Too bad the only T...
Read More On Citysearch kipsbayking 9/13/2006 - Tired yet ConsistentMe and my friends go to Tonic quite often, and quite often it's the same old sh**, same overcrowded weekend hotspot, same music videos that make you feel like the DJ hits the repeat button by accident far too often. The music is usually too loud, the murray hill crowd is too corny (even though I'm one myself now), and it's just that it was a fun, new, exciting atmosphere, and anyone who goes the...
Read More On Citysearch pat55 9/8/2006 - At Last!!!!!!At last someone got it right, tons of screens, great food, friendly service and an all round good time, Hats off guys NICE PLACE!!!!!!
Read More On Citysearch trudie05 8/16/2006 - Good place
Went there on a Sunday evening with my girlfriend for dinner. The food is good and reasonably priced. Compared to the Tonic Midtown where the beers are ridiculously priced ($6 for a domestic bottle), these are in line $5 for a 16 oz Coors Light bottle. The staff is friendly although they will not be applying for jobs at NASA any time soon. It looks the same as Tonic West, 3 levels, lots of ...
Read More On Citysearch yukster11 8/11/2006 - Tater Tots! YEAH!! Awesome Food!I live in the MH/Grammercy area and I've been to this place a couple of times since it opened. It is almost always crowded, sometimes too much so. The drinks are relatively cheap and good and the food is surprisingly good. For a bar, the food is awesome. I went the other night with a few girlfriends and we split the mini burgers and they were so good we ordered more food. I didn't know they reall...
Read More On Citysearch randastic 8/9/2006 - Great bar to spend a Thursday nightGood atmophere, average NY drink prices, and at least 1 TV per person. The roof deck was nice, though we could not get a drink up there. All the music in the first floor was accompanied with its video -- I had not seen a Bel Biv Devoe video for at least ten years until last night.
Read More On Citysearch marc97 8/4/2006 - Great new place!I have been to Tonic East with my girlfriends a few times since it opened and we have always had a geat time. (It was crazy during the World Cup!) All of the food and drinks have been great...especially love the desserts!!! (the Nutella sandwich thingy with ice cream is yummy) The only problem that we have had is this idiot guy who walks around moving tables and staring at people. He seems to...
Read More On Citysearch nycsuzieq 8/4/2006 - AWESOME BURGERS!Say what you want about Tonic East and the Murray Hill clientele that go here. But I have had both their regular burger and their mini burgers and I have to say that Tonic East has one of the best burgers in the city. I am a burger connoisseur and have had all top burgers in the citythese burgers are right up there with the best. They are juicy, tasty, and come on a good brioche roll. Unfortu...
Read More On Citysearch coreynyc 8/2/2006 - great food, friendly and cute staff!I live in Murray Hill and have been to Tonic East a couple of times. The food is very good, with a nice asian twist. The service was great! Eventhough the waitresses had to work in a fully-packed bar, they managed to keep a smile on their faces, while assisting customers. I recommend this bar to anyone who enjoys a good social scene, cute waitresses, and sports.
Read More On Citysearch msb420 7/25/2006 - Awesome staff, cool bar, cheesy musicI have been living in the neighborhood for 5 years and have been a regular at banc and 515 for all that time. Like a lot of Murry Hill I wasnt too happy at another bar opening esp to the magnatude of tonic but on tuesday me and a few friends decided to check it out anyway. Turns out it was a really fun place. The tvs are great. Great place to watch the world series in spring- they even have th...
Read More On Citysearch jtalk 7/21/2006 - Horrible service. Aweful drinks. Too crowded.No cover charge and great music, but that's about where this place peaks. It's waaaay too crowded ( it feels like they keep letting people in, even after there is absolutely nowhere to walk- we were packed in like sardines) drinks are regularly priced but incredibly watered down, the waiters/bartenders are VERY rude and this place could use a dance floor. There are so many other places in the cit...
Read More On Citysearch jjd141 7/17/2006 - Place to be for sporting events, weekend bar stops, good looking people, and tasty foodDefinetly the most well rounded sports bar in the area. Massive flat screens layed out for a view in any spot, comfortable seats, with a good ability to go from sports atmosphere to top 40 music with an attractive well rounded scene of locals. It has an upscale feel, but casual atmosphere due to it's Irish influence. Also has great menu with a fantastic variety of food was way above the normal ba...
Read More On Citysearch shaun_mccabe 6/25/2006
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