I really enjoy this place. I like it so much that the first time I went, I made my brother go with me for dinner! My favorite thing has got to be the entrees that come with two sides. The first time I got fries and apple sauce for my sides. I absolutely love apple sauce so this was a major plus for me. The second time, I decided not to limit myself. I got TWO potato products, fries and mashed potatoes. I'm sure other people aren't about this life but I absolutely love potato products. For that alone, I gave it four stars! read more

This is the best Dive bar I have ever been to. Great food and its the typical dive bar/greasy food at a decent price and the drinks follow suit. If you're in the area, you have to go and check this place out. read more

The food is super underwhelming. We tried the deep fried burger and the mozzarella sticks. The burger had zero flavor, the bun was crusty. The mozzarella sticks were delicious, great flavor and crispy but super cheesy. Service was bad. Our waiter kept going on smoke breaks which left us without a refill constantly, and he wasn't very nice, and seemed to hate his job. I wouldn't recommend at all! read more

Excellent mozzarella sticks, Tony's beer battered burger, and the Meat and cheese omelet with scrapple were all delightful. Topped off with excellent service from Susan, I will definitely return when I come back to DC!!! Great music as well read more

Dive bar? Sounds about right. We took a weekend trip to DC and ended up here after looking up some of Guy Fieri's stops for his TV show. When I say the place was awkward and uncomfortable, I really mean it. We entered the place, no one batted an eye. We figured we were supposed to seat ourselves so we did. Our server came over, he was an older gentleman, he barely said a word our entire time seated. Only things he said were: "drink?" and mumbling if we were ready to order. We all opted for the 3 dishes that were featured in the show. To start, the mozzarella stick appetizer. I will not lie, they were crispy and the ends were hot, but as I got to the center the cheese was still cold as if they didn't fry then long enough. One other person in my party had the same issue but the rest of my party didnt have that problem. Second, we had the West Virginia sandwich which is described as layers of roast beef piled high, cheese, special sauce on toasted rye. This was very good, though not really "piled high" woth meat but for the price it was ok. The other dish we had got was the famous deep fried burger. So this one to me was a bit "off". The burger was cooked fine but the batter they used tasted like they also battered the fish for fish and chips in it. They really should separate them because it had a very fishy taste which was off putting. Not sure we would go back. If you don't mind sitting in a restaurant where you feel like you're being a bother to the employees then this is the place for you! read more

Having seen this on DDD, my wife and I were dying to try it. The place itself was what I expected, a watering hole for locals...ie, a dive bar. Staff - Our server was an elderly gentleman that seem rather indifferent that we were there. Actually seemed rather put-off that he had to take our orders. He must have been made of time when we needed our checks. Took awhile. Food - We ordered the West Virginian and the Beer-Fried burger. Well, these two were featured on DDD so we had to try them right? The West Virginian was good but it wasn't what we were expected after seeing the episode. We were expecting basically a sandwiched that was "piled high" (per episode) with the beef. What we got was a roast beef sandwich but nothing out of the ordinary size wise. Again, good..just not what was shown. The Fried Burger - Again it was good. Mine was missing the homemade sauce and the cheese slice looked half-size from the episode. Juicy burger though.... All in all we were glad we went to experience it. But probably wouldn't go out of our way to revisit. read more

Tune Inn..more like TUNE OUT. I would have had to tune into 14 beers before being able to find any semblance of flavor or substance to the two grilled cheeses w/ bacon regrettably ordered. For $24 dollars I got two shriveled pieces of white bread (toasted? NO) acting as a poor excuse for a sandwich. Inside? One slice of luke warm American cheese, and about 5 slices of bacon, which to my horror...were not melted into the sandwich. Looks like they mircrowaved the cheese onto the wonder bread and then stacked the cooked bacon from a different order's throw away. On a nicer note the server and bartender were really laid back and attentive, may be a great place to grab a beer but stay far away from the menu. read more

Tune Inn - Grilled Cheese? - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First place I ever went to in DC. Once I walked in the door I loved it. The atmosphere is amazing and the decor remind me of home. Their breakfast is top notch and I recommend an omelette, any of them. Their salsa ranch is a great sauce to dip anything and everything in. I have also tried the fried burger. I wouldn't waste your time giving it a try. I talked to some of the locals we go there and they believe it was only added to the menu for that Guy, whatever his name is, show. Cocktails are fair priced and mixed strong. Whenever someone visits I always take them to Tune Inn. read more

The upside... the food was edible. So, I've ventured into this cozy little bar 3 times and each time has gotten pregressively worse! The first time I ordered biscuits and gravy to go for my lunch. I called ahead 15minutes before I walked over and still had to wait 20 minutes after I got there. The biscuits tasted like an old grill and hash browns and the gravy was a combination of cold baby food and tapioca. Not the most appetizing of combinations if you were wondering. The second time after seeing how long the lines were in all the other restaurants, I ventured back into Tune Inn and ordered french toast to go. Again, I had to wait 30 minutes...for french toast. When I finally got my food it was the color and flavor of charcoal. I'm not even kidding. It was like they forgot to scrub the grill and when they put the french toast to cook they just forgot to take it off :-\ I was able to get my money back later after showing the manager on duty a picture, but I went hungry that day because I spent my lunch break waiting on something inedible. The third time I was coaxed into trying Tune Inn once again by a coworker. We dined in and the food was ok. The french toast was cooked well this time and the eggs weren't bad, a little greasy. Our server on the other hand was super MEAN. In his defense, he seemed like he spent his lunch break sipping something off the top shelf, so perhaps I just chose to be a patron at the wrong time. Needless to say, I have no interest in visiting Tune Inn ever again. I've been to some interesting bars, but this one definitely takes the cake. read more

I would just like to state that I am posting this review based off having tasted one menu item and that this may not be an accurate reflection of the entire menu. So I am a big fan of diners, drive ins and dives. This place was featured on it and I had been itching to give it a try since Guy Fieri gave it his stamp of approval. On his show he devoured the beer battered burger and therefore I too chose that option from the menu. Sad to say I was disappointed. The first few bites were ok but the burger was so insanely greasy it actually made me nauseous. The bun was not substantial enough to support the 8lb burger and ended up being a thin, soggy, crumbling mess. The onion rings however were very nice; Sizable rings that weren't over battered. I do plan to visit Tune Inn again as I am hoping they have something more desirable for my palette. After all, Guy Fieri gave them his stamp of approval. Maybe that dish just wasn't for me. The concept is great but the execution left more to be desired. read more

This is one of our favorite places to eat. My kids love the beer battered deep fried hamburger. read more

Tune Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tune Inn is quite welcoming to the non tourist and tourist alike. Breakfast is served throughout the entire day. The bar and kitchen staff are kind to patrons. While the patrons are sociable. read more

Loud if that's your thing. My main reason for only giving 2 stars is the inconsistent service. Matty the bartender was rude each time I've been in. I don't want to order a drink and have my bartender act like he is doing me a favor. On the other hand Finn always gives quick and friendly service. The selection of beer is decent, and the food is the standard fare for late night bar food. It's not a bad place to go, but the bartender makes or breaks the experience as a whole read more

Racist much? Or are you all routinely inattentive, dismissive & intentionally rude to all of your patrons? A dear of mine visited today and had the unfortunate experience of having to wait a full 30 minutes without his presence even being acknowledged. No, this is not an account of someone simply entering a restaurant at its busiest time and being overlooked by chance; a white guest that entered well after him was promptly greeted and treated as if he was - how can I put this? - not completely invisible. Coincidental (at best)? Perhaps, but highly unlikely. Distasteful and disrespectful? 100%. To top off the night, when a member of management was engaged to discuss the situation, it became clear how & why the wait staff felt empowered to carry such condescending attitudes. The ultimate reason given for a half hour wait with not so much as a greeting "I didn't see you"...not to worry, you won't see us, ever. read more

Great food! Great Service! Great atmosphere! Even greater, the prices! Ps. Even the Deer A$$es are cool. read more

Solid dive bar. Solid food and drink. However it is a little small so don't take a group larger than four there.

This place was recommended to us. Food was pretty bad and the server was grumpy. Wouldn't recommend.

Great food, friendly people, just a nice place to hang and meet interesting people. You won't find the usual DC crowd of self important pricks there. Matt is a great bartender, very good bar food. Reading some of the reviews, hey Merrill F. don't do family law because that's what life is about. Oh and it doesn't matter if it's the classiest joint in DC or the Tune in, the same stuff happens everywhere.Your family law professor was an idiot if he didn't get you to understand that. read more

I went with 3 friends. I wasn't expecting a great experience from what I had read here. I was more than surprised!! We made reservations (highly recommended as the wait was over an hour long on a Sat night). The menu didn't have as many options I would have liked but it all looked good. I got the 4 cheese grilled cheese with mushroom and added bacon. It was delicious!! One of my friends got it with out the mushrooms and enjoyed it also. Country fried pork chop and bacon wrapped meatloaf were also ordered and recommended. The only complaint I had was that they ran out of the pies for dessert. We split the bread pudding and a brownie sundae. Both were large and wonderful. Very comparable to other restaurants. Our waitress was great! read more

Even though they cleaned up a little when that dickwad guy from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives came to visit, the Tune Inn still smells like a wet dog. This place is a dive bar of the highest order. If you plan to visit the Tune Inn, keep your expectations low and your buzz high. read more

Really great American food, no complaints at all. The in house chili is delicious and has a spicy kick. The Buffalo dipped fingers are alright, maybe a little watery and not hot at all. The fried pickles were great! The waiters were a little grouchy, reason why I dropped them to 4 stars. Also the bar is right at the front of th3 restaurant but near the cramped seating area. Still wonderful! read more

The best bar on the Hill. Why? Well here's why -- there's ALWAYS some grizzled old guy at the bar with a stack of Playboys from the '70's piled high on the stool next to him. It's a dive bar's dive bar. The new-ish remodel job regrettably took some of the sleaze out butthe dead animals still adorn the walls. It's also home to some the city's finest bathroom graffitti if youre an admirer of such things and Matt is the coolest man slinging drinks in town. Great place to end the night -- good late night grease to sop up what's in you. read more

Not much has changed since the fire, if anything, its gotten better. It's certainly much cleaner and less dingy; 50 years of nicotine stained walls up in a puff of smoke (pun intended). The regulars are still sitting at the bar, and the interior is still an ode to taxidermy (deer butt and all). Beer is still cheap, but it appears that they ditched the draft PBR for some equally tasteless American macro. If the new and "improved" Hawk n' Dove has got you down, just step next door and back in time. read more

Matt and Karen are great. This place satisfies both my loves of taxidermy and Busch beer. They also know how to mix a drink unlike other bars off Capitol Hill. There also seems to be enough old people and wood paneling to keep the interns away. Definite plus. The food is also pretty good. read more

What would any Capitol Hill local do without Tune Inn? This place has been around for ages, and you can feel any memories you have made here seeping out of the walls as soon as you set foot inside. Interns blackout here, congressmen meet their wives here, it is simply the place. There is nothing fancy about Tune Inn, but that is what makes it special. They offer your typical pub food-- hamburgers, fries, omelets,pancakes etc.,but the portions are large, and everything tastes delicious. The prices are on point, and the servers are friendly and happy to see you. You could come here at any hour and not feel out of place. There are not many special places around like Tune Inn. read more

Tune Inn is NOT some pretentious gastropub. It isn't a tourist trap (despite you hordes of tourists who only come cuz you saw it on tv). It's our local watering hole, a dive bar through and through. It isn't a place to come in a hurry or to ponder the complex flavors of your dish or expect white table cloth service. Tune Inn is comfortable and casual. Unlike every other bar in DC, no one cares who you are or what your job is. You just walk in, pull up a stool, and start chatting with complete strangers over ice cold beers and solid bar food. The service is friendly, oftentimes funny, but don't expect people to bend over backwards for you. The food isn't gourmet, but it's always tasty, and yes, greasy (that's the beauty of it). I rarely leave without gravy fries or fried pickles, oftentimes both. To the person who was annoyed because they weren't greeted or seated upon arrival, it's a BAR, just take a seat and chill out. In fact, most of these reviewers need to chill out and enjoy Tune Inn for what it is. That, or stop crowding my bar. read more

I was super excited to try Tune Inn after looking at all the drool-worthy Yelp pictures. The fact that Guy Fieri featured them on DD&D was an added bonus. The place is rather small, with a cluttered feel from all of the random wall "decorations". When we arrived there was a short line to be seated. With the line behind the bar area, there wasn't much room for others to walk by. Luckily the wait wasn't long and we were (literally) pointed to an available table for 2. Our server was a no nonsense type of lady. There would be zero smiles given, no personality shown, not one ounce of warm-and-fuzzies. What a downer! If the employees are allowed to come to work looking like they're homeless, they should at least exude some of their shiny personality! Food +Mac & Cheese Wedges: PheNOMinal! A large batch of perfectly cheesy and flavorful Kraft macaroni and cheese battered into triangles and deep fried. Easily and by far the best part of our meal. +/-Biscuits & Sausage Gravy: perfectly griddled biscuits topped with an extremely thick gravy and large sausage chunks. I liked the sausage flavors but the thickness of the "gravy" grossed me out - it was like a thick mayonnaise. -Beer Battered Burger: overcooked, dry and tasteless. As soon as it was put down on our table I could tell that it was vastly overcooked. If I can see it, I know the cooks/servers did - and they served it anyway. There is no mayo or spread so make sure to request it so you're able to actually swallow this burger. Beware: the high quality cheese topping this burger off is a Kraft Single... disgusting. -Joe's West Virginia Sandwich: a good amount of overcooked, bland roast beef on butter-soaked and fried bread that's also topped with my worst enemy, the Kraft Single. Even after my buddy Chris L. picked that goop off, it wasn't worth eating. +Fries: golden fried with a little batter to them. The best part of the BBB or JWV dishes. +Corned Beef Hash: I didn't try it, but it was approved by Chris L. as pretty good. Overall, I was pretty darn disappointed by this place. I'm not even sure if it's worth another shot, but if I were to come back... it'd be for the Mac n Cheese bites only. I'd sit outside on the patio, praying for at least decent, friendlier service. read more

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Had a great time with family in from out of town... had to Bring them in for the atmosphere! And deer butts... got two of the House specials and enjoyed the sandwiches but enjoyed the ambiance more. It's a fun place to hang and enjoy an adult beverage ( or 3) and listen to the range of music on the jukebox. Stop in and grab a beer and a bite and people watch. read more

So I'm down here in DC on a little business and a couple of the female lobbyists attending me suggest "this cute little French bistro" for lunch, at which point I graciously took my leave "to attend other business" and stumbled upon this great little bar where I proceeded to have a more fitting meal of chili and deep fried pickles, all washed down with a Jack Daniel's. Ah, the niceties of traveling alone...eat like a man, drink like a man. Great little place, decent bar, great decor, average but adequate food. I had them between a 3 and 4 but rounded up just for the satisfaction of knowing I wasn't eating a bowl of arugula with some unidentified accompanying substance. read more

My boyfriend and I are huge foodies and love to try dives. And when we saw it featured on the food network and read the review on yelp we thought it would be worth checking out. The service was terrible. No one greeted us. We had to sit ourselves. We ordered as appetizer the mozzarella sticks which were flavorful and hot when they arrived to the table. I ordered the crab cakes and the French fries and it was by far the worst meal I have ever had in my life. The crab cakes were deep fried which on the menu it stated they were pan-fried and the fries were cold and stale. My boyfriend ordered the famous sandwich "joe's West Virginia" and I tried a bite of it and it was flavorful but not hot. The menu says the roast beef is prepared medium well, the meat was well done. All in all, it was a waste of my money and I will never eat here again. Total disappointment. read more

Great place to eat, real good bar food. The beer battered burger was excellent. Our Jersey girl waitress was very knowledgable and gave us great service. Lets go giants read more

I understand that it's a dive bar, but they serve food! The graffiti is forgivable but check out the video of the filth in the bathroom. My husband and I ordered drinks, but no food. I just couldn't do it. www.lavatorylady.blogspot.com read more

We went there on Dec 28th, a group of 9, for lunch. We heard about this place on Diners, Drive-in's and Dives. Great food across the board. Burgers were juicy. Chicken tenders the kids had were fresh, not frozen. Great fries. Bar is a sketchy biker-ish/local blue collar type of bar but even though we were from 9yrs old up to 62 yrs old we felt completely comfortable. read more

Please don't trek out of your way to come to the Tune Inn, but only cause I'm not friendly to outsiders. This is my neighborhood bar. Ned's the greatest bartender on earth and was in attendance at my first birthday party. This isn't a zoo, so don't just stroll over from the Hawk 'n' Dove to check out the wildlife--that being said it gets pretty wild. read more

Open late with tremendously satisfying comfort food. It was loud and boisterous with a wonderfully welcoming waitress. Have the open faced roast beef sandwich. We were visiting from out of town but will definitely be back... read more

I saw this on Diners, Drive inns and Dives, so since my brother, Aunt and I were in town to meet up with Grandpa at the WW2 Memorial (he came on an Honor Flight) this was a no brainer for lunch. Just about what I expected. Small, wood everywhere, all sorts of different stuff on the walls (from animal heads to pictures and old time signs). We happened to get there around 11:30, so there were several booths available, but soon thereafter the place was packed (this was a Saturday, I'd bet weekdays are crazier at lunch time). My Aunt had the chicken sandwich and my brother had the crab cake sandwich. Both ate all their food and really liked it. I figured I had to try the beer battered burger. It was really good, not overly greasy (a little grease is expected at a place like this). The fries were good as well, crispy outside and soft in the middle. I couldn't finish all of either, and I'm still deciding if I want dinner 6 hours later. I also had an Abita Turbo Dog Ale, which was very good. All in all this is one of the funner places I've been. We had to send our Aunt into the ladies room to see if it was like the men's - it was (check out the appropriate one if you go). read more

Unfriendly bartenders. Sat in the middle of the bar for about 5 minutes before being acknowledged. The country music came on and felt like an invitation to leave. The place looks like it should be on kitchen nightmares. We left. Caucasians only was the feel. read more

This is my favorite comfort food spot in DC. The fried okra and mozzarella sticks are unreal. Have had the chicken tenders, and wouldn't recommend ordering those here because the texture can be inconsistent (sometimes not fried for long enough). The corned beef hash is to die for and homemade. Highly recommend it. The service is great and the staff truly make you feel at home. Would recommend Tune Inn for those looking for late-night eats, an inexpensive family meal, or a post-Nat's game hangout spot. read more

Merrill F. -- all I can say is that Father O'Brien's stories about the Tune Inn were what got me through Family Law. I mean, where else does one go to meet the same-sex partner of your dreams, marry him (underage), then move to a state that doesn't recognize your civil union, only later find out he fathered an illegitimate child whose grandparents are filing for custody, then go back to find the lawyer who encourages you to get a divorce in Mexico, etc. etc. etc. But I digress. After hearing about it so much I finally caved and went to lunch there with 2 friends (neither of which go to Catholic Law). My trying to explain the stories to them didn't go over well, but thankfully the food did. As everyone said, the burgers were awesome, as were the buffalo wings. Beer was priced about what you expect, but the bartenders were super cool. I have yet to go on a weekend night, but am hoping to head back to the Tune Inn, where "all my dreams can come true." read more

We got lunch at Tune Inn after seeing it on an episode of DDDs. YES, it is most definitely a dive bar, and YES, you should definitely check it out. I got the Reuben and it was awesome.. Just try to not make eye contact with the dead animals on the walls as you bite into meaty deliciousness. read more