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Tonic
American Restaurant$$$$
George Washington University, Washington
"Totchos & Wings are a great happy hour appetizer selection."(6 Tips)
"Friends: tator tot nachos and beer (DC Brav)."(30 Tips)
"Trivia is awesome, staff is helpful if you lose..."(4 Tips)
"I love the beer cheese nachos at happy hour!"(2 Tips)
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Brent GatewoodMarch 3, 2018Fun spot. Good staff. Enjoyed the food. Best ever? No. But great bar food - nice corner bar vibe. I recommend if in the area.
Famous for tots, they also have tasty burgers and sandwiches. Nice outdoor spaces and a cool little loungey spot on the third floor, good if it's crowded. Used to be GW's geography department office.
Ryan OlivettSeptember 28, 2015The tachos are awesome and they have a great beer list. Don't get the wings unless you like them drenched in ketchup (or wing sauce that looks and tastes just like ketchup)
Sophia HApril 2, 2017Awesome tonic burger (with turkey). Tater tots are good but I don't see how they're the "best" compared to any other tots I've had
Carly LipkinOctober 3, 2011Some of the best mac and cheese i've ever had! The cheeseburgers are also good. Kind of expensive but conveniently located on GWUs campus.The Sunday morning unlimited mimosa deal is also really great.
Andrew HogueSeptember 2, 2013On weekends, brunch is served instead of lunch. Go for the Benedict Burger if you're looking for something that reminds you of real lunch.
The lounge allows you to be in your own world ... Happy Hour is 4-7 Monday thru Friday and the spicy wings are amazing.
Rachel IvyNovember 7, 2015Brunch tots were great, order some bourbon syrup on the side to dip tots in <3
Now OwlMarch 31, 2011They have leffe blonde and brune on tap. Nuff said. Also second any recommendations on the nachos. No refried beans but liberal w the guac- Manda ShettletonFebruary 12, 2014Friends: tator tot nachos and beer (DC Brav). Top floor busy but not packed Friday after work.
Lisa ChiJuly 17, 2012get the totchos and pulled pork mac and cheese! their salmon cesar salad is also really good too
Mark HamrickMay 27, 2016A favorite place for GWU, food is fine, not awesome. Bar is better. Plenty of energy.
- Caitlin HighlandJune 19, 2013Trivia is awesome, staff is helpful if you lose things, and the food is delicious
Good place for parents to take out their kid and their kid's roommates. Hint hint.
Dee AnthonyNovember 20, 2011B&B Salad was very good. Others in my party had the salmon burger. It looked very good too.
JonElle L.July 17, 2012The Tot-chos are delish. Fresh jalapenos and fresh sour cream and perfect cubes of chicken.
For lazy, relaxed brunch, come here. Love the bottomless mimosas.
Amanda HeltonSeptember 4, 2013Kinda pricy but very yummy:) And the Foggy Bottom Breeze cocktail was fabulous.
Yasmeen WarnerDecember 20, 2011Ask for a Mikie on the rocks if Mike is at the bar. Hot wings are pretty damn good too
Joseph SmithFebruary 3, 2012The catfish sandwich is the TRUTH! I got it sans cheese, but with the tater tots!
Bennett RichardsonFebruary 24, 2010Try the teriyaki wings; they're great. Wash them down with a Troeg's Amber Ale. Get a bucket of tots if you're with more than 2 people! Read more
Joseph FosterDecember 14, 2011Discounted drinks mon - fri, not just thurs plus TOTCHOS, just as awesome as it sounds
Mandy SchillSeptember 25, 2015Tots were good, loved dipping sauces. The bun on my sandwich tasted like it had been frozen too long.
Shel WestAugust 12, 2013The real nachos suck. They might be better with tots. Overall, more about the ambiance than the food. Unless you LOVE tater tots.
WomplyJanuary 18, 2012Tonic at Quigley's Restaurant has partnered with Womply to offer $20 cash back after 3 visits!
Laurie BarnesJuly 10, 2010Don't leave here without eating tator tots. The Beer Cheese Nachos are awesome too. Half price drafts for Happy Hour.
Corey GibsonNovember 2, 2013Service misses the mark. Prepare to make requests a few times before getting them.
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Classic American cusine with a contemporary twist located in the heart of Foggy Bottom. Tonic is housed in a historic building & offers a large outdoor patio, main floor bar, a dining room and a 3rd floor lounge and private event space.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
(202) 296-0211
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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