Good spot if you are in Georgetown and craving a burger! You can do some shopping afterwards to burn the calories haha! It is a super cozy spot specially for winters! And they also have a good brunch menu! Other than burgers, the waffles are tasty. The people there are very kind and provide good service. read more

Thunder burger gets two thumbs up for good food and attitude during COVID-19 times. My family of 5 decided to travel to our favorite spot for burgers last night. We called in the order and a pleasant man answered the phone. Zach had to place us on hold so he could complete an in-person order. He was very communicative and friendly! Once we arrived, it turned out that Zach was the ONLY person working at the front desk this evening! He did an excellent job during a very stressful time. Heck - my husband wanted to roll up his sleeves to help! I can't stress enough that his attitude made a difference to everyone waiting! As a small business owner, these are tough times! There are so many businesses that have had to pivot to provide service with many variables to consider! Thanks, Zach and Thunder Burger for excellent service and food! We are a forever fan! read more

I love this little place! We stopped in one night and were seated immediately. We ordered a couple sodas and the Edamummus - 1. because it sounded fun and 2. because it sounded good! And it was! We cleaned the plate as we waited on our burgers. I got the Ventura Highway which is a Beef Burger with Brie, Caramelized Red Onion Relish & Watercress Tomato & Remoulade. Man, what a burger! YUM! I ate every damn bit of it. My partner made her own - a burger with Sharp Cheddar, White Cheddar, Tobacco Onions (fried onion straws), and Fried Egg. We each got the Thunder Fries as sides and we were miserable by the time we finished. I want to try every burger on the menu. The server was super nice and efficient which just made the experience better. read more

I'm addicted to this place on UberEats. I have never physically visited the restaurant, but the burgers and salads are awesome. The menu is very keto diet friendly and they always follow my instructions to enable me to follow my diet. The presentation with their delivery is solid too. They don't skimp on portions either. read more

I wish I can give them negative 5 stars because I had to leave the restaurant because of how bad the service was . Never been this disrespectful in my life . read more

Stumbled across this place in Georgetown while my daughters were shopping. watchied football on Saturday so good came back on Sunday on the way to the airport great staff great food shout out to Zeke the GM. read more

Visited here yesterday. Waitress named Rose was a sweetheart, super attentive and accommodating. We ordered a ceaser salad with grilled chicken and a salad with avocado hard boiled egg and veggies. Both very good. Also ordered wings and garlic fries. Everything was great, only thing was they didn't have seedless buns for the person I was with who has an allergy. All in all great experience and I recommend ! read more

Went here for Sunday live acoustic music night. The music was really great but the food and service was average. I think I was most disappointed in my burger's bun. It just tasted kind of stale. I'd go back for the music but not for the food. read more

My overall experience here was unremarkable. The sweet potatoe fries are super great but the burgers were just okay. Service was decent enough and fairly fast but I wouldn't say we were well attended to. They also brought out our entrees before we had even finished our appetizers which ended up overcrowding our already small table and rushing us through dinner. The food is decent and the prices aren't bad but overall I wouldn't come back. You can easily get a better burger at shake shack. read more

That was definitely not an 18 dollar burger. Hard pass with the good options in the city.

Great atmosphere and service! Happy Hour deals are definitely the best in Georgetown.

Super leckere Burger & french Fries, salads .... I can recommend it. I'd go there again! read more

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The outdoor seating is pleasant, despite the music they play. The food is very average. The burgers were heavily salted and the fries were okay. I got the sliders while my friend got the thunder burger. The sliders were the smallest sliders I've ever seen. I won't be returning and I wouldn't recommend it to any of my friends. Especially since there are so many better options nearby. read more

Truly a Georgetown staple. Our son goes to school here and it is our first stop. Lunch, beers, fries, yum! Great staff too!

Service at the bar on Saturday took away from how the food might have been. Easy customer, I wanted to be in and out. I already knew what I wanted and even paid for the check immediately. I had to remind the bartender to grab my beer and he left my food unintended at the bar where I was sitting when I went to the restroom. His demeanor was worth inquiring why he did it. I ended up packing it and giving it away to a homeless person outside, I was very turned off with my experience. read more

If you want to grab a burger in the DC area and want to eat it in a place with a Rock n' Roll theme to it, this is it. I always order the 8 oz. Thunder Burger with sharp cheddar cheese. Worth it every single time. read more

Thunder Burger & Bar - 8 oz. Thunder Burger with sharp cheddar cheese and a side of fries. It is as good as it looks. - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let me start off by saying that the food here was incredible and the waiters were great. If that's what you're looking for than this place is for you. However, not sure if it's the owner or the manager, but it's a short man with glasses who has serious Napoleon syndrome, is the rudest human I've ever come across. One of his female waitresses was filling a soda and he started to yell at her for filling too fast and making a mess. He spoke to his employees like they were his servants. It pissed me off. I will never return based on his actions. Sad because the food was phenomenal. read more

My general disappointment with the sit-down restaurants that call themselves burger joints in this town has led to my frequenting Shake Shack and Five Guys more often than I'm comfortable with. Was glad to happen upon this place. I must admit, I was a little skeptical when I was able to get a table with no wait at 8:30 pm in busy Georgetown, but the skepticism was misplaced. This is a pretty solid burger spot. Was greeted by a friendly hostess and sat immediately. The décor was a bit offputting; I felt a little like I was on the set of Bret Michael's Rock of Love. But my concerns about the environment were erased the moment I saw the beer list--a great selection, including a couple of dozen drafts, with a few limited offerings. I was especially pleased that the list was ordered light to dark. (Why doesn't every bar/restaurant list their beer this way?) I was a little disappointed that the limited release Flying Dog brew was out, but found a nice porter that satisfied. Both I and my dining companion ordered the regular Thunder Burger and took advantage of the wide selection of toppings. I went with the charred peppers, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, and wasabi mayo. Was pleasantly surprised when the burger came out cooked to a perfectly pink medium. The flavor of the burger was well complemented by the soft onion roll, and the wasabi mayo added the just the right hint of heat. The fries were pretty good too. Aside from the food, the service was friendly and attentive. And I noticed, from walking pass the bar area, that this seems like it would be a decent place to catch a game. I've been finding myself in the Georgetown area more and more these days, so I look forward to returning to try more of the offerings at this place. read more

Oh oh ! Wait, think before you thunder yourself out! We took our guest because we had a good experience and the burgers competed with the service, so here we are the four of us all in mood for a delicious burger and where-else better than a specialty burger place that is satisfying to your guests, eyes and stomach! Maybe it was us, but In my opinion it was the team including the management. Our burgers were served cold, the cheese on the burgers were placed in an ice oven, instead of being melted, one cheeseburger came out with bacon , the complement of the chief probably, It was returned and by the time it was ready everyone was truly unhappy! The manager was nice to offer a glass of champagne, but all of us were drinking beer and the last time I had a glass of champagne was definitely not with a cheeseburger! Overall this experience was embarrassing to us in front of our guests! If you don't get your burgers right, again in a timely manner in a burger specialty restaurant I don't know where you would go from here!!! But be your own judge every experience can be different. I give it 2/5 star, and recommend that they take their clients especially the repeat Clients more seriously than shake shak ! read more

Delicious sliders. A+ beer selection and also offers sampler sizes. Good location on popular strip in Georgetown. One of the only bars we stopped at in DC that had personality. Decent amount of bar seating. read more

We spent a day in Georgetown walking M Street and stopped here for what we thought would be a quick burger lunch. We each ordered a burger and a side of fries to split - a standard order at this restaurant. After over an hour of waiting and watching the neighboring tables that ordered after us get their food, the waiter informed us there was a mixup with our order and it was delivered to the wrong table. Okay - I get it that happens. But then it was STILL over 20 minutes before we received our burgers and over 15 minutes from being informed that a manager came out to apologize. If you have a table that has been waiting that long and a mess up on the ticket, they should be prioritized for food. Burgers were fine. The manager brought us a dessert with "I'm sorry" written in chocolate on the plate...honestly, we were full and didn't eat any of the dessert. When they brought the bill it was still full price - we didn't feel like arguing or waiting any longer so we paid and left. Rather than a surprise dessert, a comped bill would have been the preferred choice. Although they were trying, the situation was not handled correctly. read more

food took forever..warm salad..cold fries..waitress over worked and apologized..kitchen is at fault

Food is great & ambiance is cool. Got the sliders this time which were good. Just wish the plate wasn't the big round plate that the big burgers come on. Plate looked severely empty. A smaller rectangle place with some aioli would be much more appealing than an $11 empty plate. read more

I liked the place. Burgers are so good, meat is real, juicy and tasty. They have a huge draft beer menu and it's really good as well. Service is friendly and nice. Prices compare to New York is sooo cheap for kind of place. read more

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Flew in from the West Coast. Arrived at our hotel around 10:45 pm est and was starving from our flight. Look on Yelp! and everything was either closed or closing....What's wrong with this town?!Finally found this burger place in Georgetown that closed at 1:30 that got decent reviews and was close by. Arrived at the place and it was your typical bar. Lots of tables on one side and rear and the bar on the other side with a couple TV's going. Sat down, and ordered. I had the Thunder Burger with all the fixins, which included fries. Mom had the veggie chili and son had some fries. The burger was a bit small, but it was tasty. Add in all the fixins and it was really good. Had the raw onions, mushrooms, jalapeño peppers, etc.... oh and the bun was thick and fresh. I think though I had too much on it, as it fell apart on me. Nevertheless, it was good. Fries were nice and crispy and a good compliment..... My mom said the chili was nice and flavorful and would get it again... Overall a good place to go for a late night snack if you're close to Georgetown, otherwise if you're flying into D.C. and want to get a bite to eat after you land, I would suggest to get in on an earlier flight. read more

It was extremely refreshing to discover that we could be seated immediately after encountering 2-hour waits at 3 other restaurants in Georgetown. My date and I entered Thunder as a last attempt at finding dinner on a Saturday night and ended up having a decent experience here. I am using 4 stars because the food was good, served hot, and tasted fresh! I got the kobe burger and it was delicious and my date had a turkey burger. We were both satisfied with our selections and we both found the fries and sweet potato fries to be cooked perfectly. There were some other aspects of our visit that could be improved upon. Once we were seated, we were not approached by a server until we went back to the seater and asked to be served. Once someone approached us, we ordered beers. The server suggested different beers to each of us in an attempt to have us order something that was on special. I really appreciated her effort to save us a few dollars, but her suggestion was way off. For example, I ordered a Stella and she suggested something else that was super hoppy. I am thankful she let me taste it first! The service from there on out was really pleasant, but the seater stared at my date and I a lot during our visit and it was somewhat uncomfortable. I will keep this place in mind next time I want a casual meal in Georgetown! read more

It's rare to catch me in Georgetown, but I'd return for this place. So the basics, nestled in Georgetown right off busy M Street near Kate Spade and Bluemercury, it is easy to find. It's Gtown, so no metro rail stop anywhere close, although you could take the metro bus or circulator bus. Parking is available on the street but depending on the time of day, hard to find a spot or rush hour. Then there are garages as well, if you're willing to pay. Getting here is the hardest obstacle. Once inside, the place is pretty rock and roll decor. I mean they boast themselves as a rock n roll themed patty joint. I kinda thought it was different and liked it. There are a few tvs playing news or sports, but without sound, as the music playlists are what you hear. Service was pretty good but I came at a down time. I had the grilled wings which I really enjoyed, followed by the pig in a cow suit burger. A beef burger, with cheddar, bbq pulled pork, tobacco onions & remoulade. Delicious, greasy to an extent, but delicious all the same. I had the sweet potato fries as my side and I enjoyed them as well. Portion size was quite appropriate. I'd take this place over a shake shack, good eats, or maybe even five guys, just because they're giving me more than just a basic burger. read more

I felt very 4 star about this place, after inhaling my deliciously salty burger with a fried egg on top... and getting one of the better gimlets I've ever had in DC, followed by a simply divine warm bread pudding topped with cold and melting ice cream... mmmmm.... The gluttony! I was all set to write my 4 star review... I was going to go on about our charming and handsome waiter... how great the fries were, and how my companions enjoyed their selections... All this paled in comparison to what happened after the meal. On my way home, I stopped in at 7-11 for some sundries only to discover that I had forgotten my wallet at Thunder Burger. My friend quickly called to see if they had found it. I called as well because I'm a Nervous Nelly. I returned to claim it, and was given the third degree about the name inside, whether or not there was an ID with it, etc. Frankly, I was thrilled that they had it, and impressed that they would go through so much trouble for the protection of my property. After passing the interrogation, the manager broke my wallet out of the safe, and returned it lickety split. So 5 stars for being a delicious meal served by a gentleman who did the right thing, and even refused the 'reward' money/tip I offered after all was said and done. Thunder Burger has earned this repeat customer. A note to my fans: Yes, this is the second time this has happened. If you remember that other time, there's no prize for you. Just my undying love. ;) read more

3.50 stars. Yes, the Ed Hardy like decor at Thunder Burger is abominable. It's most unfortunate because the unappealing atmosphere can obfuscate a rather pleasant draft beer list and the inspired list of exotic meats available mostly on Wednesdays. Sadly, I was not here on a Wednesday so I had to settle for a decent boar burger. One Yelp reviewer commented that Thunder Burger's beer list is destination level within the District. I'd go one step back. If you live in Georgetown, I'd agree that this is a destination level beer list. On my recent visit, they had Farmhouse Ale on draft and I've never even seen it sold in any form outside of bottles at d'Vines in Columbia Heights. While the beer list at Thunder Burger isn't long, it certainly covers a wide array of palates. IPA drinkers and stout drinkers unite. I'll definitely come back and try this place on a Wednesday. Frankly, given my moderate obsession with meats other than your standards, it's slightly surprising I don't come here more frequently. The bar boasts of kangaroo sliders and alligator bites, but I'm hoping to try zebra and potentially eat camel again. We'll see what they can provide. If Wednesdays really bring the punch with respect to exotic meats, I may have to revisit this 3.50 star rating with an extra star. read more

Nice spot in the Georgetown area. Went here recently for brunch. It's kinda small, but there is an upstairs portion that I did not see. I didn't get the Thunder burger, but I got an omelette with mushrooms and swiss cheese that was very good. Good spot to check out if you are in Georgetown and want a quick bite to eat. read more

I went in on a Sunday during brunch hours and the service was terrible. For starters, we waited 20 minutes for the waiter to come and introduce herself. Our drinking cups had lipstick marks all over the rim of the glass. And we had no silverware until halfway into the meal. The food itself is not anything to rave about. There are some interesting things on the menu like elk burger, veal burger, bison burger, etc. I had a regular burger and I wasn't impressed. The meat was cooked medium, just how I like it but it was bland and flavorless. My boyfriend had the elk and it was gamey as expected but again, nothing about screamed "come back for more!" The fries were just okay. I can't speak on the decor since we sat at the bar area. I would not return to this place. I think the lipstick smudges on my drinking glass was enough to taint the entire experience for me. Also, the food not not blow my socks off. read more

It's a good looking bar/restaurant but the burgers were disappointing. Specialty burgers were expensive and for the house special Thunder burger, it was $11. $11 of a dripping wet patty that soaked the burger buns and the burger could not even withstand 6 inches of lifting to my mouth, it proceeded to fall apart and the juice ran all over my hands. What kind of burger was that? The service was not desirable either, it was slow with an attitude. No thanks! read more

I have been to Thunder Burger over the years cointless times. I like its eclectic vibe. HOWEVER, Tonight I ordered the fish and chips. It took FOREVER to come out. When I tried it, it tasted like it had come out of the microwave. I didn't have my glasses with me and read 14 dollars and just didn't want to make a fuss. I work hard during the week and the weather today was beautiful. When the bill came and I saw 24 dollars for an entree which the best part were the gherkin pickles and the fries so I have decided to write about it. Clearly, the owner hasn't been trying his own food or does not care about his reputation. In fact, in the past few months the food has taken forever and has been far from good. I will NEVER order food there again unless they are fries and will let all of my neighbour's in Georgetown know. I should have gone up the street to the place across from Chipotle where they make a quality burger and other food. How dare you rip people off this way?! read more

I can't decide if this is run by people who actually care about beer, or people jumping on the craft beer band wagon. In any event, based on their draft beer selection alone, this is a destination for the beer lover, although I find their description of themselves as bringing "an edgy, rock & roll dining experience to the heart of Georgetown" a little bit trite. So, what about those beers? 24 drafts, mostly craft brews (gotta throw in a Lite and a Bud to appeal to the masses I suppose), many of them seasonal, including some that I haven't seen elsewhere like Dogfish Head's Faithful Ale (brewed to celebrate Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary!!!) and Great Lakes' Nosferatu. Another couple dozen in the bottle, but the drafts are where the action is. As has been mentioned, the decor of this place is a bit over the top; reminds me a bit of Tattoo down by Franklin Square. Imagine what Versace would design if he was going for a rock and roll rebel kind of theme. And as you would expect, for a place that has burger in their name, they do a pretty damn good burger with some "gourmet" toppings (remoulade sauce, caramelized red onion relish). Good size and done to the advertised medium, you could do a lot worse in Georgetown, that's for sure. My biggest complaint (aside from some of the annoying clientele)? High prices; beers average about $7, with some of the seasonals running to as much as $11 a glass (although they do have 4oz pours too) and their signature burger is $11, which wouldn't be so bad if they weren't going to charge for toppings like gorgonzola and pico de gallo (I'll give them the $5 for Hudson Valley foie gras), but that's kinda what you'd expect for Georgetown. read more

This place has the best atmosphere for a quick lunch while you shop at GeorgeTown. Since that day I was craving for a burger, so my boyfriend and I wanted to try this place out. We went there right before lunch time so it was that packed yet. We got a table in the back near the fireplace (which I thought it was pretty cute) and the server acknowledged us right away. The tables are too close to each other since the place is a bit small (so it is understandable). We ordered the "thunder burger" of course and it was amazing. The best gourmet burger I ever had so far, the sauce came with it was great also (try the thousand island). Their service was great and the place is pretty clean. I had a good experience with this place and definitely will go back for another food item on the menu. read more

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I vaguely remember an excellent dive bar being in this location that sold $2 PBRs and had good cheap eats and it seemed only a matter of time beofre they would get kicked out of Georgetown. Well I guess that's happened now and these guys are here: - fun place to go and eat - especially with the kids - great choice of burgers and you get A LOT of food ( oops, I forgot, this is America, you get that everywhere) - fast and friendly service - decor is over the top in a fun way - designed for the tourists who will come here once vs locals who will come back over and over again - fabulous selection of beers two minor comments: - plates are too small for such massive burgers - chairs are v. comfy but you do sit chek by jowl in the back room.... read more

Fire the female bartender who's always there -- SHE is the most ARROGANT, RUDEST bartender in Washington, DC. I've been here a few times, unfortunately at the bar. It's got a terrific selection of beer, and the food is actually good, but the bar service is simply terrible. I'm not alone in my assessment One couple, also at the bar, got up and left in the middle of their meal because of the bartender's attitude. They left without paying with good reason. The manager seemed oblivious to the bartender's rude attitude. She's really in the wrong line of work. Otherwise, the place isn't that bad and places like Thunder give Georgetown restaurants a bad name. read more

Really enjoyed my meal here. The staff was very pleasant and the waiter introduced me to a Tequila that was great that I had never tried before. I didn't expect much and found the fare to be very good and the portions to be just right. Excellent variety of foods that anyone regardless of their diet could enjoy. As far as the atmosphere goes, its very "Georgetown." Looks like an old bar was shot with a cowboy cannon, providing odd accents here and there. This isn't a "fine dining" establishment and if the decor bothers you, you should probably stick to ordering your burgers from Morton's. However, if you are in the mood for burgers whether its a veggie burger or a bison burger, this is a great place to go and definitely "nicer" than most burger joints. read more

Fantastic happy hour deals for great serving sizes and taste! I had the chicken bites (think a BIG plate of Popeyes wicked chicken strips but way juicer without losing the crisp for only $5!!!), a thunder burger (love the garlic aioli sauce), and apricot margarita. Everything was delicious - will come back to try more! Service was good although they were kind of excessive when it came to stopping by to see "how is everything/do you need anything". At least they care about customers! read more

i got the elk river falls burger. yes, as the name suggests, it's elk. really glad to have tried a new burger variety. definitely tastes leaner than beef so get it medium rare. it's a great choice if you feel that a chicken burger is too plain and beef is too heavy. i've only been here twice but i'll definitely come back for their variety, not just in the meats but also sauces and toppings. also, try their fried mushrooms side dish. for something fried, it does not fill you up like calamari does, so you can have your savory dose without losing your hunger when the burger itself arrives. GREAT music too! read more

Thunder Burger & Bar - battle of the patties: elk river falls (elk) vs. love me tender (kobe beef) - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia