(212) 683-7090

411 3rd Ave (29th Street)
New York, NY 10016 40.742497 -73.980467

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Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown

TONICEAST.COM

Hours:

Mon-Sun 11am-4am

Last updated 8.14.11

Category:

Restaurants , Singles Bars , Lounges , Bars & Pubs , Sports Bars , Bars & Clubs , Neighborhood Bars , Catering , Rooftop

Payment Methods:

American Express , Visa , MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu , Happy Hour

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot , Brunch , Outdoor Dining , Group Dining , Private Parties

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails , Outdoor Seating , Romantic Nightlife , After Work

Event Planning Services:

Corporate Events , Bachelorette Parties , Bachelor Parties

What People Are Saying About Tonic East

Featured Review

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Multi-level sports restaurant serves an eclectic menu in a classy and elegant atmosphere.

Editor's Tips

Parking:
Parking in garage on 3rd Ave and 29th Street.
The Extras:
Visit them on Champagne Brunch Sunday from 11am-4am.
ambiance
86.66999816894531% positive
  1. 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.
  2. Too bad the only TV it was on was stuck on the 2nd floor all the way towards 3rd Ave. The two booths that actually had a view of the TV were occupied.
  3. When I first went here I was very surprised at the wonderful atmosphere and the service was great too.
  4. Great atmosphere
  5. The music was fun and upbeat (people were dancing anywhere they could), the staff was nice and the drinks were great.
  6. which is decent affordable food/drinks, something to watch on TV, a list of songs you can perfectly lipsink, extremely comfortable seats, and good quallity service.
  7. head straight to the rooftop and grab a table close to the railing - a setting where you can enjoy great views of two nyc landmarks (chrysler and empire state buildings), prompt and friendly service, and a relatively enjoyable atmosphere.
  8. Turns out it was a really fun place.
  9. For some reason the bottom floor is too packed but the third floor, with the view, is really cool and chill.
  10. The staff was very professional yet fun and friendly!
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. (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.
  2. especially love the desserts!
drinks
92.79000282287598% positive
  1. 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!
  2. The music was fun and upbeat (people were dancing anywhere they could), the staff was nice and the drinks were great.
  3. Great bar!
  4. Alison (who hates the name Ali and loves New Jersey) and Nyll are on game making sure your drink is full and like to chit chat which makes the place seem less overwhelming and pretentious.
  5. Never really write these review things but I had write one because I did really enjoy this bar!
  6. really like the three tier bar in tonic east.
  7. Also has great menu with a fantastic variety of food was way above the normal bar tastings.
  8. upstairs bar is great
  9. Taking him out of the picture, Tonic East is definitely our favorite new bar of the summer!
  10. For a bar, the food is awesome.
  11. This is the place to go if you want to just sit around watching sports, enjoy some beers and eat some pub food.
  12. But it's definetly no bar like it in the area, always decent food, massive TVs everywhere you look, and it's nice to see familiar faces pouring and serving drinks.
  13. But other than that Tonic is a great bar to drink and play at, if your not into talking !
  14. 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 pl
  15. The roof deck was nice, though we could not get a drink up there.
  16. you get like 20 beers and one huge beer.
  17. The ceilings on the first floor are very high so you get an open air feeling even though the width of the bar isn't too great.
  18. eat/drink. The servers are all awesome.
  19. Awesome staff, cool bar, cheesy music
  20. tonic is a great addition to the area - big sports bar with lots of flatscreens and great music.
  21. 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!
  22. Good atmophere, average NY drink prices, and at least 1 TV per person.
  23. We did and open bar with dinner and I can't believe how much we got for such a good price.
  24. Great bar just a lil toooo loud!
  25. which is decent affordable food/drinks, something to watch on TV, a list of songs you can perfectly lipsink, extremely comfortable seats, and good quallity service.
  26. The drinks were reasonable and the bartenders were attentive and quick.
  27. As for the bar itself, you cant help but love the rooftop and multi-level bars.
  28. It reminds me of a SF bar--big screen TV's, Pub-like vibe.
  29. Went 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!
  30. was pretty psyched when I saw it was going to be a huge bar.
  31. The only con is that after happy hr the drinks are way too much!
  32. the music was a little too loud and a little to Z100 for my taste and the food is only good if you take it for what it is: a bar. So eat the nachos and burgers, stay away from the "satay" which is 9 bucks for a morsal of chicken with stringy carrots. Also
  33. recommend this bar to anyone who enjoys a good social scene, cute waitresses, and sports.
  34. The drinks are relatively cheap and good and the food is surprisingly good.
  35. Great bar to spend a Thursday night
  36. Tonic has great drink specials!
  37. The food is classic pub fare, the drinks are good and the big screen TV's make it a good game spot.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. good 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
  2. The wings and burgers are really good.
  3. Love the Mini burgers !
  4. The food was good, for the most part.
  5. Oh and we cant forget the good food, mac and cheese and tots!
  6. which is decent affordable food/drinks, something to watch on TV, a list of songs you can perfectly lipsink, extremely comfortable seats, and good quallity service.
  7. The food is very good, with a nice asian twist.
  8. (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.
  9. great food, friendly and cute staff!
  10. For a bar, the food is awesome.
  11. the music was a little too loud and a little to Z100 for my taste and the food is only good if you take it for what it is: a bar. So eat the nachos and burgers, stay away from the "satay" which is 9 bucks for a morsal of chicken with stringy carrots. Also
  12. The food was good and the music that.
  13. 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!
  14. They are juicy, tasty, and come on a good brioche roll.
  15. This is the place to go if you want to just sit around watching sports, enjoy some beers and eat some pub food.
  16. Also has great menu with a fantastic variety of food was way above the normal bar tastings.
  17. The food was great and everything came out before we even had to ask!
  18. The drinks are relatively cheap and good and the food is surprisingly good.
  19. But it's definetly no bar like it in the area, always decent food, massive TVs everywhere you look, and it's nice to see familiar faces pouring and serving drinks.
  20. the food was awesome and the service!
  21. The food was great, and the service couldn't have been better.
  22. At last someone got it right, tons of screens, great food, friendly service and an all round good time, Hats off guys NICE PLACE!
  23. really Fun place love the tvs good service good food- I'd recommend this for any sports fan.
  24. The food is classic pub fare, the drinks are good and the big screen TV's make it a good game spot.
  25. 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.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Also has great menu with a fantastic variety of food was way above the normal bar tastings.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Overall, this is a great place for a chill happy hour after work.
  2. No cover charge and great music, but that's about where this place peaks.
  3. good place to celebrate a birthday for sure!
  4. good place to pick up hotties
  5. good 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
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. dont know if I would go back since its a little too young for me but it was a great stop on St. Paddys, maybe to watch a game or something.
service
85.9000015258789% positive
  1. never write reviews but after this horrible experience and seeing how upset was my friend was on her bday i couldnt let this happen to other people.
  2. rude manager, party planner, and bartenders.
  3. The drinks were reasonable and the bartenders were attentive and quick.
  4. 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 pl
  5. recommend this bar to anyone who enjoys a good social scene, cute waitresses, and sports.
  6. The staff is friendly although they will not be applying for jobs at NASA any time soon.
  7. The service was great!
  8. At last someone got it right, tons of screens, great food, friendly service and an all round good time, Hats off guys NICE PLACE!
  9. This place has great service and I love love love the rooftop what NYer wouldn't!
  10. Great people watching!
  11. the food was awesome and the service!
  12. Great Food, awesome service
  13. really Fun place love the tvs good service good food- I'd recommend this for any sports fan.
  14. went there with some friends the other night and our bartender, Conor McCartan, was awesome!
  15. eat/drink. The servers are all awesome.
  16. The staff was very professional yet fun and friendly!
  17. Staff is friendly and helpful.
  18. The service is great and the screens are huge!
  19. When I first went here I was very surprised at the wonderful atmosphere and the service was great too.
  20. The staff was nice enough and they gave us a bottle of free champagne to make us happy, except that we don't like champagne.
  21. great food, friendly and cute staff!
  22. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut considering how busy it was our server Lindy was amazing.
  23. Awesome staff, cool bar, cheesy music
  24. good 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
  25. The food was great, and the service couldn't have been better.
  26. Horrible service.
  27. The bartender made me the best apple martini!
  28. The music was fun and upbeat (people were dancing anywhere they could), the staff was nice and the drinks were great.
  29. head straight to the rooftop and grab a table close to the railing - a setting where you can enjoy great views of two nyc landmarks (chrysler and empire state buildings), prompt and friendly service, and a relatively enjoyable atmosphere.
  30. 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.
  31. bad service
  32. Very friendly and great service!
  33. 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!
  34. which is decent affordable food/drinks, something to watch on TV, a list of songs you can perfectly lipsink, extremely comfortable seats, and good quallity service.
  35. (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.
  36. The staff was really friendly.
  37. Solid staff and decent prices.
  38. The service was amazing and we danced all night.
  39. The Dj was awesome, everyone was dancing and the bartenders were cute and personable!
value
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. The service is great and the screens are huge!
  2. Our bottle was very affordable and everyone was happy in the end!
  3. Good atmophere, average NY drink prices, and at least 1 TV per person.
  4. 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!
  5. 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 called her over gave her the three dollars,
  6. Solid staff and decent prices.
  7. was pretty psyched when I saw it was going to be a huge bar.
  8. you get like 20 beers and one huge beer.
  9. 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!
  10. She said that my three dollars was "Unacceptable and that she at least makes twenty to thirty dollars in tips
  11. The drinks are relatively cheap and good and the food is surprisingly good.
  12. We did and open bar with dinner and I can't believe how much we got for such a good price.
  13. which is decent affordable food/drinks, something to watch on TV, a list of songs you can perfectly lipsink, extremely comfortable seats, and good quallity service.
  14. the music was a little too loud and a little to Z100 for my taste and the food is only good if you take it for what it is: a bar. So eat the nachos and burgers, stay away from the "satay" which is 9 bucks for a morsal of chicken with stringy carrots. Also
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The drinks were reasonable and the bartenders were attentive and quick.
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/30/11

like a prehistoric tribe of guidos hocked up on moose hormon

by michaelwonder52 at Citysearch

read everyone elses reviews- theyre animals, jersey shore rejects, the dark side of new york- up until now, i was glad i left iowa; but now- i dont even know who i am anymore.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/04/11

alright bar, terrible staff

by lanceholdem at Citysearch

i read a lot of these reviews about the hostile staff memebers and thought- well it cant be that bad... boy was i wrong! i personally had no problems but witnessed several altercations take place between patrons and the bouncer- even patron and the batender- how does a BARTENDER get into a fight with bar goers? the music and atmosphere is alright, however and IF i happended to be in the area and decided that i was really parched at the moment i may give this house of cretans a try- but enter at your own risk!

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/30/11

welcome to the jungle- completely barbaric staff, stay away!

by mattholder18 at Citysearch

if you read all the other reviews, youll see that they basically echo the same sentiments as mine- the bouncers and owner were exteemly obnoxious and malignant , not very shy about roughing people up for no good reason- im glad they didnt put their hands on me! those guys were like 300 pounds each!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/31/11

Disgusted

by JMarina2 at Citysearch

Disgusted. The bouncers and owner are on a serious power trip and do not respect their customers. Let's keep in mind that the CUSTOMERS are the ones who pay the bills and keep your business running. They forcefully & when I mean forcefully (put in a headlock, drop kicked, shoved) out customers this past weekend regardless if you were a guy or girl, They are animals that to say the least might need to step away from the steroids. Will never go back & hope no one does as well.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/30/11

HORRIBLE

by amandasm at Citysearch

I WISH there was a HATE button. Absolutely awful. Everyone from the owner to the bouncers were the poorest excuses for human beings and needless to say you could not pay me enough to go back to this place.

Sitting at a table halloween night, after easily dropping over 600$, a man comes over to our table and starts mopping, hitting us in the legs and telling us to get the "f*** out of the way." After responding jokingly back, "hey its alright were almost done give us a minute" to prevent a dramatic situation, we thought that was that. Two huge black men come and grab my boyfriend and throw him out of the club by the neck. Then they come back for my guy friend and his girlfriend. I grab our stuff and run downstairs to coat check.

Not over... Now, the coat check girl shuts the door and is back there with a guy. Another guy comes and says "shes busy in there. You can get your coat another time." Waited 30 minutes and still no coat.

STILL NOT OVER. My friend realizes that after finally getting her coat back, her camera is stolen out of the jacket pocket. She attempts to made it back inside and the bouncer kicks her in the chest and she goes flying on the curb. Seconds later, the bouncer does the same to her boyfriend, which was immediately followed by the bouncer grabbing an innocent kid by the throat telling him to "get the f*** out of his club."

The owner came out, laughed in our faces, and dared us to call the cops. This place is currently under investigation and a heavy lawsuit.

DO NOT GO HERE. IF U WANT TO BE CHOKED, KICKED AND STOLEN FROM, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU.

The Details on Tonic East

Place Categories:

  • good service good food
  • good new place
  • friendly staff
  • great quallity service
  • awesome cheesy music
  • great new bar
  • like drinks
  • good game spot
  • big screens
  • loved massive tvs
  • love rooftop
  • rude bartenders
  • enjoys club scene
  • great crowd
  • great dj
  • big sports
  • relatively enjoyable atmosphere
  • comfortable seats
  • pretentious place
  • big group
  • affordable fooddrinks
  • amazing tater tots
  • rude waitersbartenders
  • really good mini burgers
  • enjoy great views
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