[6] In a review for AllMusic, Matt Collar stated that the musicians "play with a thoughtful intensity that's both meditative and exploding with improvisational ideas," and commented: "Think Tank is a deep album, but never cold.

"[2] PopMatters writer Scott Hreha stated: "Think Tank... manages to bring together all of its disparate elements with a refreshing sense of joy that's elusive in much of today's mainstream jazz.

"[7] Writing for The Guardian, John Fordham remarked: "On this powerful set... the restrained precision of his playing is... magnificently complemented by the contrasting styles of shrewdly chosen partners.

"[4] Aaron Steinberg, in a review for Jazz Times, wrote: "In the sense that a think tank is a collection of bright thinkers, guitarist Pat Martino's characterization for his new CD really does hold up for this one-off session...

"[8] In a review for All About Jazz, Joel Roberts commented: "Martino... is much more subdued than in the past, offering harmonically complex solos that challenge listeners but retain enough recognizable blues and bop roots to be accessible... it's a serious album from a serious artist and well-worth checking out.