Thunder Burger & Bar

We've walked by this place countless times without stopping - until yesterday. Reviews said it had good burgers. And it does. They toast their buns, such a simple, yet often overlooked step in burger prep. The fries were just OK but would probably have been great had they come to the table hot. The bibb salad was excellent, fresh and with an extremely tasty dressing. Prices were reasonable and the service was very good and friendly. We had made a reservation only because we'd never been and didn't know how busy it got. All the walk-ins while we were there had no wait. I'd go again for the salad alone.

This is the second time I ate at Thunder Burger. Loved the burgers each time! They even had a gluten free bun for me and Brie cheese for the Burger! I wont forget the pickles! Heaven! I will continue to go to Thunder! Love it! Staff is friendly and very good service.

Good burgers (kind of pricey); relaxed/rustic vibe

Our server was great. It did take a bit of time for our food to come, but once it did the burgers were great. I will definitely be going back.

We both ordered medium well. Server was very apologetic but burgers came out blood rare. I was fine with mine but wife ordered chicken instead of remake. Fried mushrooms excellent, sweet potato fries good, and wings okay. My wife and I are not big into social media but our poor server had no back up from a manager, etc. Also I don't think mine was actually a half pound burger. More like maybe a third? Also we both ordered sharp cheddar cheese and got pepper jack. Again not our servers fault more the kitchen. Live and learn. It was okay.

Really disappointing first visit. To have been listed as having one of “DC’s 10 Best Burgers”, the Thunder Burger was underwhelming. The grilled onions were tough and bitter, the bun was soggy and there was surprisingly little flavor. I had read that grass-fed beef was on the menu, but it is actually free-range beef - for those who care, not the same thing. For all the shortcomings of the burger, the beer and fries were great - not enough to take me back a second time though.

Very good burgers, some of the nicest, friendliest servers in Georgetown @!

Waited 10 minutes; no hostess to assist; was never acknowledged or seated, left.

Great hamburger!! very large and came with 2 free sides. They put some sweet crackers on the table...yummy

A friend’s sons’s favorite burger place, so we had to try it.

The burgers were delicious cooked just right. All 4 of us had a different burger and no regrets. The cranberry slaw was very unusual and good. We would go back. The place was not crowded when we were there but the waiter did rush us a bit. Otherwise no complaints.

Had a yummy Impossible burger and super delicious sweet potato fries. The sauce that came with the fries was out of this world good!!

A bit disappointed in the quality of the food as I remember it being better a few years back. It felt kind empty and the food cost too much for what it tasted like. I get the sense they may be closing soon.

Our server was great and we sat right by the fire, which was perfect on a cold/rainy night. Thanks!

For a burger experience a level above

Consistently good food and service. Love the atmosphere, kind of rock-n-roll glam, but casual. It's fun.

My 15 year old and I enjoyed our dinner before the show at Kennedy center. The food was not only comfort food but delicious and the service the best.

Visiting Georgetown

This place should be your go-to for a great beer selection and phenomenal burgers. Awesome vibe.

Burgers are great!
Beer selection is fantastic!
Cleanliness always seems to be an issue.

It's ok. i didn't see anything worthy of the 4+ stars that it was getting.

Was there Saturday night 10/20/18. Really fun environment. Lights flickering in my eyes from ceiling, a little weird. My drink was supposed to be tea with mint and rum, no mint and very weak for $11. Our burgers were excellent! No paper towels in bathroom or a way to dry hands. But over all a fun place. They need to pay attention to the details.

The overall experience was very nice. The food was very tasty and we enjoyed it. The burgers are excellent. The waitress was funny and shared some have a her life with us. I would return to this place.

Brunch was great, specifically went for the frites they make just for brunch! Great brunch spot if you want more lunch foods for brunch.

Excellent offering of tapped beers. Customs burgers done perfectly. Great service. Definitely the go-to burger and brew bar in Georgetown.

Very good burgers ! Kobe beef and bison.
Very nice service

Food was very enjoyable but service was poor and staff had to be asked for menu, sauces and there were omissions on the order. Food itself was very good.

It is a good value type of restaurant! Friday night was a really loud night at the restaurant! Bar area had so much fun and they ver yelling. Maybe too much for drinks... it is a mediocre burgers.

Great food and neat atmosphere!

Eclectic furnishing and exposure of the building construction gives Thunder charm. The menu is a fun twist on burgers and much more. The portions are great sized and presentation simple however the flavors could be tweaked a bit to improve the food. Had 2 people with and they felt the same... more salt in one, bit light on the complexity of a falafel burger etc. Service was the downfall. Rushed to move thru the meal, plate taken before done, check dropped during food etc. Give it a shot if you are looking for comfort food and I hope the service improves.

We had burgers and ribs and they were pretty good. I was not happy with my drink. I asked for a gin and seltzer and I was sure they made gin and water. They made me another and it was the same. I asked bartender to show me what he was mixing the gin with and it was seltzer from the tap which was flat, I order this all the time so I know what it is supposed to taste like. The other mixed drink we got was fine.

Great atmosphere complemented by friendly service staff and amazing food. Topped off a great visit to DC.
I’d also like to add that Kate our waitress was exceptional she knew the menu inside out and never rushed us at all

Nothing fancy, but the burgers were tasty and the beer was cold. I'd go back for sure!

Forgot half the tables order so we had to spit out food and they gave no reimbursement nor did they offer anything.

Good was excellent! Excellent selection! Great to have the offering of pastured beef!

Katie our server was outstanding and so were all
The staff there.

The only negative was the cigarette smoke and some off-colored language from the bar area:

First time eating here....had a gift certificate. Was very pleased. Burgers were fabulous and offer many options for delicious toppings. Would definitely eat here again. We were lucky to be there on a nice day. We had a window seat with an open window and loved being able to watch the activity on M Street in Georgetown. Wait staff was excellent! Would love to eat here again!

The food was amazingly good. I LOVE the fried mushrooms and chicken bites with red pepper ranch dip

Took my son and friends there for dinner after finishing up their freshman year @college. THEY LOVED IT. I had an amazing turkey burger, the waiter was wonderful and attentive. We will be back.

The staff was nice, the food was subpar. The burgers were dry, even when asked for medium well. The fries and the mushroom potato soup were great, though. But to be a burger spot, that shouldn’t mean your appetizers and sides are better than the main course.

Wonderful burgers. Very friendly restaurant. We had a really great server who was very attentive to us