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    Tom's Watch Bar

    4.0 (197 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Abegail A.

    First time at this location and It's been quite some time in general since I've been to a Tom's. The prime rib was as good as I remembered it to be - meaty and flavorful. Wings were pretty good, with preference for the Korean BBQ over the Buffalo wings. Unfortunately thr ahi tuna tower missed the mark. Rice was hard and tuna didn't taste marinated. In terms of cocktails, the blood orange martini was much better than the espresso martini. Service was great. Definitely hit up this spot if you're looking for somewhere to catch the game or catch up with friends.

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    Rod W.

    Well.. this review has to do with hidden charges:, what the heck is a 4% service fee to eat here.. why not just raise the prices 4% . In addition the one seltzer my wife wanted they didn't have. The one they substituted was $4 more. The food was average. The service for being a game day was fast. The place was probably 1/2 to 2/3 full. Staff was friendly and the establishment was clean. Plenty of choices, not sure we would go back. Still upset about the hidden charges.

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    Emily K.

    We stopped in after a couple failed pre-Nats game lunch attempts and were able to snag a table right away! Shoutout to our server Edith who took great care of us even though it was insanely busy. We had a couple drinks - the watermelon marg was a bit too sweet for me but the blood orange was great - and split a few apps. The cheese curds are greasy, be warned, but I thought they were perfect otherwise! We also really liked the loaded tots and nachos. Overall really great spot for bar food and there is no shortage of TVs if you're trying to catch a game.

    Raisa R.

    I am a tom's watch bar believer. It's the best bar in the city for march madness watching because of the 360 TV experience. The staff are really friendly. The service is prompt. It is a bit loud on the weekends because they have a DJ playing outside but that's fun. When the weather is good, they open the wall of doors and it's a great inside outside feel. I had the chips and queso with added carne asada my most recent visit and it was yummy but the other reviews are right, the cheese isn't thick. Didn't matter to me.

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    Angela B.

    Tom's Watch Bar is clearly a go-to spot for fans before and after games, and I recently visited for the first time with friends--grabbing drinks both pre- and post-game. Before the game, a friend and I grabbed a table, which meant we were assigned a server. The place was packed, and service was understandably slow. Our server seemed to be covering nearly the entire floor--including both bar sides and the back--which made it feel like the staff wasn't prepared for the crowd that comes with a big game. When another friend joined us for a quick drink, we suggested he order directly from the bar. However, bar staff refused, saying they couldn't take payment since we were seated in a server's section. Even when we asked to close out and move to the bar, we were told we still had to wait for the server. We ended up ordering just one round and then closing out. I understand the intention of not cutting into server tips, but when service is that slow, it becomes a frustrating experience. After the game, we returned to let the stadium crowd thin out. This time, service was a bit more attentive--the server checked in more frequently during our shorter visit, which was appreciated. One thing that stood out on both visits was how hot it felt inside. Before the game, the doors were closed and the space felt stuffy. After the game, the garage-style doors were open, but instead of providing relief, they let in more warm air, making the space uncomfortable either way. Overall, Tom's has a fun, energetic vibe and is clearly a popular game-day spot. Just know going in that service may be slow when it's busy, and the indoor temperature can be less than ideal.

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    Charles W.

    I went to watch a game on a Thursday night while I was in town. Not many people where inside. My server was Fantastic!!!!! Very attentive. The food was ok. I expected the chicken to have a little more flavor being dipped in their buffalo sauce. But it didn't. They don't give you many fries also. My drink was very good. It was half my meal charge $23.99.

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    Tyler C.

    Come for the sports, stay for the bar food. Lots of specials (first beer one dollar if you install the app, $5 shots with a mixed drink) which never seem to apply. Service is spotty. Hard to get the bartenders attention when busy. Some of the food is good (nacho's!). Some of the food is mediocre.

    The TVs were set to the various sports channels.

    The staff was on top of everything. The food was good. I enjoyed the steak tacos. It was a good friendly atmosphere.

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    Jasmine K.

    It was pretty empty inside due to the shutdown, but overall experience was good. Gary was my server and he was amazing. He was attentive and very friendly. This was my first time coming to Tom's so he also provided recommendations and what is popular. I went with the chicken nachos and a Pinot Noir. The Pinot noir was delicious. The nachos were good, but after an hour or so, I was not feeling well. Therefore, it is debatable whether I would come back. But if I come back, I would not get the nachos.

    Denise K.

    Bright, airy, plenty of TV's, nice staff...mixed drinks were marginal... beer was fine...we got the deep dish nachos which were more than plentiful but the cheese is the (fake) pour on kind and we really didn't like the beef (chicken might be better?)

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    Jason was amazing!!! Love this bar this was a great experience. Please come here. The service was amazing!

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    jason was the best made sure we was good the whole time. drinks was full and food was good

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    The space is amazing and huge uncomfortable. But the food is very average. Go to Walters in the Navy yard instead.

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    Absolutely incredible service. So friendly and Greg is the best! I highly recommend to anyone in the DC area!

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    Amazing place to watch the World Cup! Our waitress Allie was so kind and considerate! So many TV screens and great volume.

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    Great place to watch any sport or game. Great bar food and crowd. Bring your friends. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    Amazing time and enjoyed the great TV setup, as well as the great bites. Greg was our server and did a great job as well!

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