I waffled between giving Thunder Burger a 3 stars based off of service or 4 stars based off the food, and as you can see I decided to go with 4 thanks to the food. If I could I would give them a solid 3.5. I came here on a Friday night with a group of six and we had a wonderful time! To get the negative out of the way, the service was less than impressive. Our waitress was nice, but if something annoyed her a little bit (like questions) she didn't let her face hide it. When it came time for the checks, we requested separate ones but they said they weren't able to do so. I think that's ridiculous because they could have entered each pairs order as if it was just a different table. Finally, the manager came out and did this for us, but they acted like it was a huge to-do for them. For me, Thunder Burger has been one of those places that I pass over and over again but still had yet to go in. I was looking for something that wasn't too terribly expensive compared to other Georgetown prices and finally settled on them. I'm so happy I did, because the food was fantastic. Here's what our table ordered: Ventura Highway Learning to Fly Portobello Road Sweet Caroline Two Thunder Burgers (basically a build your own) Everyone loved their orders and it was agreed that the fries were amazing. Perfectly seasoned, crunchy, and a lot of them! I ordered sweet potato fries which is not what I usually do, but they were delicious. The side salads are also huge, which is nice because most of the time they are skimpy and not worth it. Mine was the Ventura Highway and I LOVED it! I don't think I've ever had brie on a burger, but man have I been missing out. The sauce was fantastic, the burger was cooked correctly, and the watercress was way more interesting than just lettuce. The interior of Thunder Burger is AWESOME! I must admit I've judged it wrong every time I've passed - based off of the name, the black colors, and the pink lights outside, I was expecting a rocker type of feel. Instead, you walk in to find a cozy fireplace tucked into one corner, cool furniture and comfortable chairs, and old brick walls that make you feel like you're in an English pub. If it's a chilly night and you just want some warm comfort food, but really cool inventive options, go try Thunder Burger! read more

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The beautiful blonde German waitress was so kind! Will def be coming back. I'm trying to get that #. The burger was delicious too.

Wow, just wow! I have not been eating meat for a few months now and had an urge to have a juicy burger. Was in Georgetown and came across this restaurant. I must say it was one of the best burgers I have had. Niko was my server and he was super patient and helpful with my order. I had a tasty beer along with it. I am so happy with the service and overall experience. Glad I chose this place to eat my first burger after months of not having one. read more

Thunder Burger & Bar - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Small town feel, shabby chic look, great food and great service. we are go glad we happened apon this place.

Horrible horrible service. Does not accommodate anyone. Manager is beyond rude. When talking to the bartender, they walked away in the middle of the conversation. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Food was terebiable had to wait 2-3 hours for them to come get my food like the looks were ok but teribale

Great food. Ventura burger and Kobe burger were unique and very satisfying. Sat outside. Service was excellent. No printed kid menus or coloring items. Other than that minor detail, I highly recommend for a delicious burger and beer. read more

This was a recommended location from our hotel, and it was within walking distance so I figured it was definitely worth checking out. Walking in, I definitely noticed a hipster/trendy vibe for the place. They definitely cater to alcohol here, with the bar being the first thing you see walking in with quite a display of liquors and beers on drafts. We arrived right when happy hour began (4pm) so bottled beers were 1/2 off and some appetizers were $5. When we sat down, we were given complimentary house made pickles, which were pretty good. We ordered the calamari and, spinach and artichoke dip. The calamari was complemented with a dipping sauce very well, while the spinach dip wasn't all that great. I ordered the "born to be wild" burger which was a boar burger, with American cheese, and pineapple salsa. The burger was very good! I don't know many places that serve boar patties, but I highly recommend trying it. This location is a good hangout for a quick drink if you'd like to try some of the beer available or some of their cocktails! read more

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Good place to stop by for happy hour. The atmosphere was pretty lively and the bar tender was hard at work slinging out those drinks. Kept it simple this particular visit and ordered the following: *Beef sliders (Good and cooked very nicely.. nice medium burger just how I like) *Grilled buffalo wings (these were certainly tasty) *Chili fries (Pretty decent chili fries) Lively bar, good drinks, and cheap happy hour pricing will make my day any time so this place gets a thumbs up from me. read more

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I ordered food to be delivered from this restaurant and they never delivered it nor did they offer to return my payment.

Delivery order (Elk River Falls burger + Fries): Wow... A flavorless hunk of chewy meat. The tomato is a surprisingly nice addition that attempts to save the burger, but no. That wasn't happening. I kept biting and biting trying to get myself to like it (this is my first time eating elk, after all. So, I'm expecting it to taste somewhat like deer. Oh dear, I was mistaken), but this mound of meat just kept filling me up quick with each chewy mouthful. I started envisioning a mangy Elk in the wild and me just taking a bite out of it (too many nature shows will do it to you. The imagery was quite vivid). Remembering that maybe I should be dieting, I stopped with about half the burger left. Who needs flavorless calories? Feeling quite full, I proceeded to eat a couple fries then left it at that. **Postmates order: Take into consideration time to arrive, etc. Boy did the driver take his time. I had to reheat the food, so you know things were already off to a bad start. That said, whether the temperature was correct, the flavor would've still been lacking ‍ Get the Love Me Tender, trust me (that burger is a 5). read more

Ordered a Buffalo Stomp bison burger through Grub Hub. I paid $3 extra for avocado that was NOT included in my order. Plus I am 99% sure it was ground beef and not bison. I do t eat ground beef because I have a food allergy to it. I know what bison tastes like and I remember what beef tastes like. This "bison" burger wasn't made from bison. It tastes just like ground beef, so I just wasted $26 + $11 in fees for food I had to throw away. I'm pretty irritated right now. read more

This place has pretty good food but the service is absolutely awful. These people have disgusting attitudes and completely ruined my experience and my meal. I order sweet potato fries instead of regular fries and when I told the waiter I received the wrong order of fries , he gave me a dirty look and he snatched the fries away from me and ended up eating one to tell me it's still good and that regular fries are better than sweet potato fries. He got my order remade and tossed the bowl of fries on my table and muttered something in his native tongue and walked away. That man needs to be fired and never should work again in hospitality. read more

I came here with a friend late on Wednesday night-- we tried desperately to find a decent taco place open that late during the week and failed. So we ended up at Thunder Burger. Having been here before, I knew it was a decent spot with great burgers, a solid beer selection, and perfectly alright service. It's actually a pretty nice place with a long, sweeping bar and plenty of seating and tabletops. It wasn't too loud yet not so empty that you begin to worry that you've come to the wrong place. The bartender was extremely polite and poured our requested drinks quickly. Overall, service and atmosphere are pretty good. Things I Liked: Thunder Burger - It seems as though you either love or hate the burgers here and I'm glad I fall into the former category. I personally love the plethora of customization options and find the ingredients to be high quality. 4/5 Things I Disliked: Sweet Potato Fries - The fries weren't piping hot or fresh, as I'd hope they'd be. They were just merely average and I didn't finish the plate. 3/5 read more

Thunder Burger & Bar - Burger & sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

LOVE LOVE this spot! The best burger and sweet potato fries I have had in a long while. Great atmosphere, sexy vibe-I think it is really cool for a date, I loved the seating and decor the service was fantastic. I will definitely go back. read more

Great atmosphere - had a table by the fireplace. Service was great even so they were busy. Burgers were over the top-and were burger lovers so we've tasted our fair share! We will be back! read more

Came here with my family a couple weeks ago for lunch, had terrible service. I don't know if they were understaffed that day or what, but there were servers just standing around, but so many tables didn't have any food. Our orders were taken promptly, and a beer came out quickly. Five minutes later our server (who was also the manager) came by with another beer saying someone messed up and we could have it. I mean thanks, but perhaps that was a sign of the terrible management we were about to experience. Then we waited. And waited some more. Pretty soon, we overhear a guy a few tables over asking to speak to the manager. The manager comes over and this customer rips him a new one, saying that he's been waiting for an hour and still hasn't received food that he ordered ahead. The manager offers him a beer on the house. The customers goes to the bar to drink his beer and the manager comes back to where we are sitting and makes comments to another server about how you "just gotta keep them drunk". Honestly we should have left at that point, as we noticed some other tables doing. Ultimately we waited about an hour and fifteen minutes for our food, which was just ok. I mean how long does it take to make a burger and fries?? And after all that, they still got the order wrong. read more

Food was weirdly salty. Do not recommend. Expensive with poor service. Ambiance was good, which is why they got two starts

Great food and customer service. Walk-in party of 12 and they handled it like champs. Nice happy hour as well.

The atmosphere is awesome. It's an eclectic mix of a historic basement with fancy lights and nice seats with a pinch of Rock n Roll. I ordered the Love Me Tender burger. Which has Kobe Beef Burger, With Tillamook Aged White Cheddar, Tomato & Remoulade, plus I got bbq sauce on the side. The burger was very very good. The patty was cooked perfectly. However the bun was left wanting. The bottom was not substantial enough and fell apart and the top was too substantial. I ended up not eating the top bun due to it's hardness and size. Overall the burger was in my top 10 burgers of all time. This place had made a list as top burger in DC. Not for me, but still very good. The fries were good but nothing special. The bbq sauce needs improvement. The service was very good and very friendly. Overall 4 1/2 stars. Due to rounding it's getting 4 stars due to the bun. Would I go back? Absolutely. read more

I've been here several times and it's always my number one recommendation when people ask for a place to eat in DC. The staff has always been exceptionally pleasant and attentive! I've never had a bad experience. The drinks are an immediate pleaser for everybody, from my beer snob buddies who appreciate the variety, my indecisive friends who ask for "idk, something sweet?" and are rewarded with something creative and tasty, to my cocktail friends who are just excited about the amount of alcohol in their drink! The sides are always amazing and fresh, and the fries come with AMAZING sauces like remoulade and ginger aioli. No ketchup needed here! But the burgers. WOW, the burgers are #1. Thanks to my habit of stealing bites from my friends' plates, I've tried nearly every type of burger they have and they're all really amazing! Great place for vegan/vegetarians because their falafel burger is out of this world. My personal favorite is the ridiculously decadent Big Pimpin' burger, but I usually compromise with myself and customize a more moderate but still delicious tuna or a elk burger! Save room for dessert! Without fail, I'll be there with a bigger group and we'll complain about how full we are... but we'll still order at least three desserts to split. The cheese platter is a really great crowd pleaser and light enough that it's perfect for after a meal! read more

I haven't been here in years and visited recently and was very disappointed. I used to come here often. The "Love Me Tender" was my favorite burger. Unfortunately it seems this restaurant has fallen victim to the failed COVID policies and the "Door Dash effect" that have impacted so many restaurants in recent years. To give you an example, Thunder Burger used to serve hand cut shoestring fries and they were exceptional. Today they serve the same pre-made frozen fries you find at your local Applebees. As with most changes like this I'm sure it came down to cost and the need to churn out more sub-par food to meet the to-go (i.e., Door Dash) demand. A once proud and famous Georgetown landmark that made the best burgers in the city has become a shadow of its former self. The pre-formed patties and stale buns served alongside soggy frozen fries barely resemble the kind of quality that I remembered. read more

Lucky find for a family with tired and hungry kids. Solid menu options for adults and kids. Sweet potato fries were a hit. Food was tasty and service was good. Nice location in the middle of the shopping strip in Georgetown. read more

Awesome happy hour in Georgetown! $6 Margarita / Sangria or $5 appetizers 4-7PM. We were only stoping here for a quick drink, but our stay was very nice. We were seated right by the window where we were able to catch a nice breeze and people watch. It was pretty quiet for happy hour, but we didn't mind. The downstairs is pretty small with the bathrooms being upstairs. Not one to compliment a bathroom, but they were actually really nice and very clean. -- Also they start you off with buttered pickles as a starter. Awesome! read more

Thunder Burger & Bar - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a terrific spot right in the heart of Georgetown. Very nice ambiance with a bar area, regular table seating in the back of the restaurant with a a few tables towards the bar area in the front. Several flat screen TVs if you want to watch a game or whatever. The place was crowded when we went here on a Saturday night as one would expect, but the hostess sat us in the corner right by the door. I was hungry and didn't say anything about where she sat us, but in retrospect, I should have opened my mouth. It seems like the hostess in most restaurants is always trying to seat me in the corner. Maybe they didn't have any further available tables, but c'mon. At least ask if I am okay with that table. I won't knock them down any stars for it since I didn't say anything at the time, but at least they are aware of it if they read this review. Large selection of burgers, there is something for everyone. So many options it was kind of tough deciding what burger to get. The waiter was very helpful in discussing what he personally likes or what are the favorites amongst the customers. They have kobe beef, pulled pork, ahi tuna, turkey burger, and a whole bunch of different toppings. I ordered the love me tender, which was kobe beef, with tillamook aged white cheddar, tomato & remoulade. It was very tasty, but I'm not sure if there is a big difference or any difference between kobe beef and regular beef. I'm starting to think it is just a gimmick for places to charge more money. Fries were cooked just right and had the right amount of crispiness. The burger was large, so my hunger was definitely satisfied. I will come back at some point, but just don't sit me in the corner. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised how good these burgers are. They're seasoned so well, the beef tastes so so good and they have unique flavor and meat options. I got the thunder burger and my boyfriend got an elk burger. The remoulade is delicious, get it. The lemonade is made in house and was very good. Also, sweet potato fries over thunder fries. Didn't love my boyfriends elk burger but he did, cooked well but elk isn't good to me. Atmosphere is really nice, bathrooms are a little weird but food was good but I would return for sure! read more

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We really like Thunder Burger & Bar and had another great time there on a late summer weekend. The outdoor space is terrific, especially for Georgetown. The food is great. We had a big party and there were some errors in our order but the Thunder team fixed things quickly and we would rate the service as good. We appreciate that Thunder services half-size beers (one of the only places I know that does), which is considerate and helpful, if you have to drive right after the meal. read more

Fantastic service! Elsa took great care of us and the food was great. Thunder burger is lucky to have her, she made our night! Will be back soon. read more

Stopped in while touring the area! Nice clean environment. A little sports talk at the bar. Our service was great. Our salads were pretty good too. We opted for a window seat and with them open it was a nice atmosphere. Long list of starters and burger options look great too. Quick service. read more

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One of my favorite happy hour spots in DC! Great food and drink options. Check it out for yourself. read more

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Thunder burger is always a good place to go. Whether it's for lunch on Wednesday or to hang out on a Friday night. Thunder burger always delivers. Tonight, we came in to a semi crowded entrance way on a Friday night after viewing Georgetown Glow. The waiter greeted us right away and asked us for our choice of seating. We sat by the window next to the door since it was the most intimate setting and ended up taking over the entire section once the other table finished their drinks. The vibe was chill and fun with different groups talking in the background while one random woman was singing a rock song to herself in the background. She didn't stay long. By the time she left, our food had arrived. We got the jerk shrimp and the cheese board. Both were delish. My partner ate most of the food because he's greedy, but I was later satiated with my burger. I ran through the list of burgers and once I saw brie in the Ventura burger description, I was sold. I love brie. The cheese board wasnt enough so the burger blew me away by having a mound of brie on top. I was astonished because who would ever willingly give away that much brie. My partner had the salmon entree and he scooped every last bit up so I assume it was very good. We also had the bread pudding. Veryyy good. BTW, we're don't eat like this everyday...it's cheat day. The waiter was super sweet too. Always attentive and gave honest advice about best drinks/food. Good times to be had here. read more

effortlessly cool little place for a good burger and nachos! They left one wall with this giant metal wings decor on it, and the opposite side of the wall is just raw bricks with some weird black paint dripping down. Their burgers are deliciously messy to eat....huge portion! read more

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Worst service ever. Our server was awful ... forgetful to a fault. We were a party of 8 which usually gets you more attentive service IMO. The food was edible. I had the hot wings ...which were cold and the fish and chips, also cold. ... The waitress had excuses for everything. My wife's salad came out ten minutes after the rest of our meals. My app with the meals. Our fries were all cold. The place was not busy. There were other things that really bothered me as well ... Especially when the waitress stated that my wife did not make it clear that I wanted the app as an app and not a meal. The table 1 over from us, a couple, complained to the same waitress about cold french fries and rate food. The manager came out and couldn't stop bending over backwards for them. "Really very sorry. Very sorry. We'll make it up to you. This is not typical. Here are your hot fries and let me get you a couple of drinks on the house." .... We did not complain, in part because a family member was paying .... Burgers and fries should not take almost 2 hours to order, eat and pay. Never, ever again. read more

One late Saturday evening, I was in a burger mood. Not just that, I wanted a good burger and from somewhere new. I recalled Susan H.'s review of Thunder Burger & Bar, which is located in the Georgetown section of DC. Now, I'm not a fan of Georgetown due to the lack of parking, distance, pretentious attitudes and general douchiness. However, Susan's tastes seem similar to mine (aka great taste) so I ignored all of my reservations and made the trek out there. Color me surprised. Thunder Burger has an interesting décor. It's very tavern-ish with some color patterns mixed in. The playlist is quite eclectic, especially given its location, and kinda catchy. It actually fits very well with the laid back environment. Speaking of laid back, that would describe the staff, who are also pretty friendly. The bartender doubled as our waitress and she did a great job accommodating us. My only qualm would be that the host/hostess isn't always around, which makes things a little confusing for new customers who have to decide between awkwardly waiting at the host stand or finding their own seat. The menu has a nice variety of interesting options. We ordered the Grilled Buffalo Wings, Beef Sliders, "Love Me Tender" burger and the Guinness Chocolate Cake. The Grilled Buffalo Wings are grilled, then flash fried and can be made with a mild or hot sauce. They come with a side of celery, carrots and blue cheese. The appetizer dish comes in a portion size of 6 meaty wings. The wings were properly cooked as the meat was tender and juicy. The wing sauce was really flavorful with some sweetness, tang and a noticeable kick. Their hot sauce is no joke and may require a fire extinguisher for some folks. Definitely some of the best wings I've had in the DC area. The Beef Sliders come in a set of 3 really small burgers (small even for sliders). They're served on a mini sesame challah bun along with American cheese, remoulade and a cornichon (mini pickled cucumber). The sliders are pretty depressing, The bread to meat ratio was disproportionate. The patty was dry and the condiments were scarce. Also, I wasn't a fan of the cornichon. A dill pickle spear would have been a much better option, especially to provide some more sourness and acidity. The "Love Me Tender" Burger consists of Kobe beef patty, Tillamook aged white cheddar, tomato and remoulade. I also added lettuce and ancho mayo. The patty was not only of high quality, it was smoky, tender and juicy. I think that the chefs could have used a little more seasoning to coax some more flavor from the patty but I'm probably splitting hairs. The cheddar was an excellent compliment to the patty as it provided an assertive flavor. The condiments as a whole worked well with the patty but were also a little heavy handed. Overall, this was an excellent burger. Seriously, if I ever visit Kobe, Japan, I need to find the farmer who raised this cow and thank him for his efforts. The French fries were an afterthought. They were on the thick side and reminds me of Burger King fries. I thought they were ok but unspectacular. A little more seasoning would go a long way. The Guinness Chocolate Cake is basically cake that is topped with a Belgian chocolate whipped ganache, served cold with whipped cream. The translation is this was a glorified chocolate donut. It may have been intended to be a cake but the ganache froze over it and thus a donut was created. A really good donut though and one that is really rich, moist and intense with deep chocolate flavor. Great ending to a meal. Even better? It was free! You know what they say right? Free food tastes better. Given the typical high prices of DC, even higher prices of being in Georgetown, and the fad of "high end burgers", I expected to be paying out the ying-yang. I mean c'mon, a basic burger here costs $12 and that's without cheese (that's extra), but I digress. Surprisingly, the bill wasn't that bad. One burger, one slider dish and a wings appetizer came to $38. Ok, the bill was a little high but at least the food was worth it. More value here than at dozens of other spots in the city, that's for darn sure. I'd definitely return in the future. read more

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My friends and I stopped in here as we were hungry and I don't eat meat and we were happy to see the impossible burger on the menu. My friend ordered a grilled chicken salad and she was served a fried chicken strip salad. My other friend ordered a grilled salmon salad, which was drenched in dressing. I ordered the impossible burger and quite honestly not sure if it was that or actual meat. It smelled like beef or cooked near beef. I couldn't finish it and was sick the rest of the night. Very disappointing experience. read more

Let me start by saying I did go to a burger place and get a salad.... so maybe if I go back and experience what they are really known for, I might change my mind. Still, how bad can you mess up a salad? I was really impressed in the beginning about the look of this place. I like the cozy seats, and the waitress seemed attentive and nice enough. She mentioned that they had happy hour specials and that all the appetizers were $5. I asked her if that included the chili. She said yes. So I went and ordered the vegetarian chili. She went to put my order in and came back to tell me that the vegetarian chili is not discounted. What the heck Thunder Burger? You discriminate against vegetarians?? I actually am not a vegetarian, I love meat, but I wanted to try something a little different. So that seems a little wrong to me... I went and got the salad with chicken on top. It's an extra $5 for chicken, which is no big deal since the price of the salad itself is only $7. The problem I have is that they give you probably 2 oz of chicken on your salad. Seriously not worth it. I don't really have a problem with prices here it's more just the quality. I'm just not convinced to return based on my last experience. read more

Service was great and the burgers were amazing. Highly recommend the "Pig in a Cow Suit" burger. It was delicious. For appetizer we ordered the Crab Pretzel and it was excellent as well. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

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Welp, I posted on their facebook page a pic of my meal and my bad crabmeat sliders. And by bad I mean the crabmeat was sour and smelled like ammonia. So, what does Thunderburger do? They block me from commenting. I will NEVER darken your doorstep again. Man, whatever happened to accountability? Why not just accept the fact that your sliders suck! and correct the issue? No, they just block the bad comments. This is a terribly run business and would NOT recommend a visit to Thunder Burger & Bar--reduced to ONE star. Me thinks NOT. read more

Three of us came in on a Friday night around 9 pm and got seated right away... that was probably the main draw, but I was pleasantly surprised. They have a weird rock & roll theme, but with fancy chandeliers, and the (male) servers were wearing these embarrassingly tight black t-shirts... it was completely lost on me and kind of recalled a memory of a combination of VH1 reality shows, but I can give them some points for their effort in trying to be unique. That night, my friends and I were seated at a cozy table, right by a fireplace, as it was a chilly early spring night. They had a good variety of microbrews on tap, including the seasonal Heavy Seas Thank You Very Much IPA, which was excellent. The menu had a lot of choices beyond just burgers, but overall the food was hit or miss. We ordered three types of burgers - one falafel, one elk, and one tuna. In hindsight, I should have made sure someone at our table ordered a standard beef burger, at a place with "burger" in it's name. The tuna and elk burgers were awesome, and not over cooked. The sweet potato fries were also wonderful. However, the falafel burger (which the server admitted was a recent addition to the menu) was a huge disappointment. It was totally the wrong consistency, and my friend pointed out that they probably used canned chick peas to make it. We did have a great time, enjoyed most of the food, loved the fireplace, and were especially happy to find a cool place to hang out for an evening in Georgetown that wasn't too crowded. read more

Brutal. Bad vibe, horrible service. My bison burger was overcooked(I don't even know if it was actually bison), it was missing the fried egg that I got charged for. In summary I had a plain bison burger with cheese and sweet potato fries for $20. Hotel room service would have been more accommodating and satisfying. I would have taken a $3 double double from In N Out Burger any day over this piss poor meal...not. a. fan. read more