Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar in Minneapolis, MN

4.8(1,212)$20–30Minneapolis, MN
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 1212 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Minneapolis, MN • Price $20–30 • 4.8★
Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar is an Indian buffet located in Minneapolis, MN. Situated in the Downtown East neighborhood, this establishment offers dine-in, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. With a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 1212 reviews, Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar provides a dining experience in the $20–30 price range. The restaurant has a website and phone number for further inquiries. This establishment is a notable option for those seeking an Indian buffet in Minneapolis.

Good to know

  • Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar has a listed address in Minneapolis, MN, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 1,212 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
903 Washington Ave S Ste 150, Minneapolis, MN 55415, Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 333-9020
Today
11 AM–3 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.8 (1,212 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.6 weighted · 1,212 reviews
4.6weighted · raw 4.8 from 1,212 reviews( 0.23 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,212 / 708 median
03,540 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5
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1

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.17) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3540+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–3 PM
monday
11 AM–3 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–10 PM
thursday
11 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsWaiter serviceFull barDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet TrendyIntimateClassy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Full Menu

116 items with prices
  • Vegetable Samosas$5.99

    Warm crispy stuffed pastries of potatoes and green peas blended with Indian spices. Perhaps the most popular stuffed pastry from the East.

  • Beef Samosa$6.99

    Ground broiled beef blended with cumin and coriander stuffed into a crispy pastry.

  • Vegetable Pakora$4.99

    A tea time favorite, sliced onions with diced potatoes and spinach complimented with spices and battered with chickpea flour and fried until golden brown.

  • Chicken Pakora$6.99

    Thin slices chicken breast fried in our house special chickpea batter.

  • Paneer Pakora$6.99

    Traditionally homemade cheese fried in our house special chickpea batter.

  • Samosa Chaat$9.99

    Crushed Samosa topped with garbanzo, tamarind, mint chutney and yogurt topped with spices.

  • Fish Pakora$7.99

    Tender pieces of fish marinated and in ground spices, ginger & garlic, fried and served with lemon.

  • Gobi Manchurian$12.99

    A Classic Indochinese specialty of lightly battered, marinated cauliflower sauteed in garlic, chili and soy sauce

  • Chili Chicken$13.99

    Chicken chunks coated with spices and sauteed in a special treat and tangy sauce with sliced onion and bell pepper

  • Bombay Chat$9.99

    Crispy floured chips, potatoes, and garbanzo beans mixed in with mint, tamarind, and yogurt sauce.

  • Chili Pakora$6.99

    Jalapeños stuffed with cheese and special spice fried with chickpea battered

  • Chicken Momo$9.99

    Steamed dumpling onion, chicken, ginger serve with homemade chutney

  • Vegetable Momo$8.99

    Steamed dumpling, onion, cabbage, ginger serve with homemade chutney

  • Chicken Momo Manchurian$11.99

    Fried chicken dumplings, sorted in garlic chili and soy sauce

  • Vegetable Momo Manchurian$10.99

    Fried vegetable dumplings, sauteed in garlic, chili and soy sauce

  • Lentil Soup$5.99

    A lentil delight, tempered with our special spices and garnished with fresh cilantro.

  • Chicken Soup$6.99

    A traditional Indian soup featuring shredded chicken with herbs and mild spice.

  • Naan$3.49

    Leavened flatbread made from white flour baked in our tandoor. South Asia's most popular bread.

  • Tandoori Roti$3.99

    Flatbread made from whole wheat flour prepared in our tandoor.

  • Garlic Naan$4.99

    Fresh crushed garlic embedded into naan.

  • Peshawari Naan$5.99

    Sun-dried coconut, cashews, raisins and cardamom crushed and blended into a pulp then stuffed into a naan.

  • Alu Naan$4.99

    Seasoned mashed potatoes stuffed in a naan.

  • Paneer Naan$5.99

    Shredded Indian homemade cheese stuffed in naan.

  • Puri$4.99

    Puffy deep fried whole wheat bread.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,212 reviews

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Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar has a 4.8-star rating based on 1212 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

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Travel & Tourism
10
Retail & Shopping
8
Miscellaneous Services
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Healthcare & Medical
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Chipotle

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Pubs

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Pub

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