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Thunder Grill

3.4
3.4
306 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
Incorporating towering, adobe-like wall fragments at the entry hall of Union Station, intricate mosaic surfaces of turquoise glass, and a menu reflecting the many cultures that have influenced the region, Thunder Grill is a visual and culinary celebration of the American Southwest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southwest
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm, Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    THE MEZZANINE Offers views of the U.S. Capitol and the Main Hall, and accommodates 70 guests for seated events, and 100 guests for standing receptions. Can be used in conjunction with America’s Capitol Wine Rooms, increasing capacity to 100 for seated events, and 150 for standing receptions. THE MAIN HALL & MAIN HALL ALCOVE Seating in the midst of Main Hall’s grandeur, or in the hidden alcove. Accommodates 70 guests for seated events and 100 guests for standing receptions. The alcove will accommodate 25 guests for seated events. THE EAST HALL ALCOVES Semi-private spaces which extend into historic East Hall, each alcove accommodates 20 guests for seated events. Can be used in conjunction to accommodate 60 guests for standing receptions. THE UPSTAIRS MAIN DINING ROOM Accommodates 120 guests for seated events, and 150 guests for standing receptions.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Parking details
    Thunder Grill validates for the first hour.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 306 people are saying

Thunder Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.4
3.4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.3Ambience
  • 0.7Value

NoiseModerate

306 Reviews
  1. Pete

    Washington DC44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 29, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but our service was slow. We were sitting away from the mainstream of the tables, but it wasn't overly busy in there. Therefore, my rating was not as good as other times I have had lunch at Thunder Grill.

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  2. thehex5036

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 12, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food Nice atmosphere Convenient to trains Good waiter Nice dining in train station for overflow

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    Charlotte1 review

    1.0

    Dined on November 8, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for a work lunch and the food was great. Gave such a poor review because the service was TERRIBLE! Our waiter complained that we came 8 minutes earlier than our reservation. Also took forever to attend to the table and take our order. To top it off, once the check came said he was unable to split because it would take too long to get the manager to void and then redo. After several of us saying that was unacceptable conduct took an extra 40 min to split check and came back and threw receipts on table. Will never return.

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  4. BradB

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 4, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had several great meals here several years ago, but the menu has changed. The food is pretty average. Good but not particularly creative. Seems more like a burger and sandwich joint now than a place for a nice dinner. Service was friendly but a little slow. Our party had various dishes, from salads to burgers to salmon. Everything tasted fine, but nothing memorable.

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  5. SarahR

    Washington DC14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 27, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is a good choice in Union Station. I wouldn't make a special trip to eat here, but I trust this as a solid option for sit-down service

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  6. Hungry

    Washington DC31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thunder Grill never disappoints. The location is perfect if one is near Union Station or about to board a train. I’ve had the fish tacos several times and they taste delicious-very fresh. The side salad is pretty big and very good also. Our server was pro,to, efficient, but left us alone when we were talking.

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  7. HenryH

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Both the service and the quality of the food was OUTSTANDING. We were celebrating the fact that one of our associates had just been declared "Cancer free". The manager and wait staff catered to us as if we were part of their family. We will all return to the Thunder Grill many more times because of this. Henry

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 16, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant takes full advantage of being the only sit-down restaurant at Union Station, but the food is sub-par.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered chicken fajitas, brought to table sizzling hot. Best fajitas I've had in long time!

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  10. Sr5242

    Chicago14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 8, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service and food subpar. Worse than convenience store food. Chili on nachos tasted canned. Fajita meat and tortillas burnt Waste of money and calories!!!

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FAQs

Thunder Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 898-0051.

Thunder Grill is rated 3.4 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Thunder Grill

50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm, Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southwest
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Thunder Grill validates for the first hour.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    THE MEZZANINE Offers views of the U.S. Capitol and the Main Hall, and accommodates 70 guests for seated events, and 100 guests for standing receptions. Can be used in conjunction with America’s Capitol Wine Rooms, increasing capacity to 100 for seated events, and 150 for standing receptions. THE MAIN HALL & MAIN HALL ALCOVE Seating in the midst of Main Hall’s grandeur, or in the hidden alcove. Accommodates 70 guests for seated events and 100 guests for standing receptions. The alcove will accommodate 25 guests for seated events. THE EAST HALL ALCOVES Semi-private spaces which extend into historic East Hall, each alcove accommodates 20 guests for seated events. Can be used in conjunction to accommodate 60 guests for standing receptions. THE UPSTAIRS MAIN DINING ROOM Accommodates 120 guests for seated events, and 150 guests for standing receptions.
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