Fin & Tonic

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.

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.

Food was great!! A bit pricey but really good. Steak was tender, the butternut squash was smooth and crab cake was more than enough meat. Totally worth the priceThere is a speakeasy in the back, so keep the secret! (wink wink). Walking up is a great ambiance, shared parking lot, great music and as you move to the speak easy the glasses are a bit fancier, music is different with a more chilled vibe. The staff was friendly and just overall great!

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.

I used to love it here soooo much! I think they have recently made some changes to the chefs. I've been here multiple times,and unfortunately the quality is decreasing. I still want to love this place! I hope they hire more chefs in the kitchen, I know they get overwhelmed. The staff is always pleasant as usual. The speakeasy is such a nice vibe, a must see.

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!

What a win this place is. Every time we've come out here, the service, food, and event has always been a win. The best part is that they do great additions/specials to the menu and the reservation system works well. Sometimes, if you just call, it'll work out better because they're pretty good at squeezing you in between some of the reservations. I always did enjoy that aspect of the customer service. Overall, this place has yet to ever disappoint. I will say they did add a 'service charge' that some places are doing so I'd highly recommend going into it knowing what to expect. If you're looking for a place that serves great food and gives great service, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't be disappointed. Food Taste: 5Overall Service: 5Value of food to cost: 5Facility: 5Ambiance: Modern but with a ocean-like appealRepeat customer: yesDog Friendly: no

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.

The staff was great and the drinks were good. We've eaten here a few times now and it has been a mediocre experience every time. The last time the crab dip was served barely above room temperature and the oysters were some of the worst I've been served. The food prices reflect higher end but the food tastes like bar food. Based on the fact that there were only a few other tables I'll be surprised if this place lasts. I definitely won't be back. Too many good restaurant in Hampton roads to come here.

Food and cocktails are outstanding. Highly recommend the firecracker shrimp and the fish tacos. Frequently have special menus posted on Instagram. Hated to see that they stopped lunch service.