Tonic at Quigley's – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt transforms classic comfort food into a playful art form, where the golden crunch of signature tater tots is elevated by everything from smoky pork belly to savory bison. Between the steam rising from bowls of hearty D.C. chili and the communal joy of sharing overflowing sheet pans of nachos, the space hums with a warm, spirited energy that invites guests to linger over every savory bite.
2036 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20036 https://tonicrestaurantdc.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tonic at Quigley's
Dairy-Free at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots and Coconut Curry Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tim's Chicken Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots, Happy Hummus Plate and Shroom Sammy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Foghorn Roasted Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut Curry Tofu, Tonic's Old Fashioned and Lavender Gin & Tonic. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots, Happy Hummus Plate and Shroom Sammy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots, Coconut Curry Tofu and Ricotta Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Tonic at Quigley's
Tonic at Quigley's in Washington has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tonic's Old Fashioned and Lavender Gin & Tonic. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tonic at Quigley's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Veggie Out Pizza | 10 g | 53.8 g |
| G.W. Pizza | 6.3 g | 51.7 g |
| Foghorn Roasted Chicken | 43.2 g | 45.7 g |
| Charlie's Chili Cheese Fries | 26.7 g | 43.4 g |
| Steak-Department Salad | 40.2 g | 39.4 g |
| All American Burger | 89.9 g | 38.9 g |
| Totchos | 30 g | 33.8 g |
| Blackened Salmon Caesar | 12.9 g | 32.9 g |
| Shroom Sammy | 54.3 g | 29.6 g |
| Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon | 14.6 g | 28.4 g |
| Smoking Salmon Burger | 19.2 g | 23.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and top-tier service, guests frequently highlight the sublime Tonic Tater Tots and refreshing happy hour drinks as standout menu items. Diners rave about the friendly, attentive staff and the pleasant experience of dining in the upstairs seating area, which adds to the overall charm of the visit. The establishment is praised for providing a consistently satisfying experience where the quality of the food and the warmth of the hospitality leave a lasting impression on every visitor.
Menu
Starters
- Tater Tots - $11: Served with chipotle honey mustard, jalapeño aioli, and curry ketchup for dipping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Totchos - $17: Taco beef, salsa, guacamole, black beans, jalapeños, cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bison Tots - $17: Grilled chicken, Bernie's spicy wing sauce, blue cheese, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, chives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charlie's Chili Cheese Fries - $17: Seasoned fries, chili, smoked bacon, cheddar jack cheese, cheese sauce, tomatoes, chives, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sheet Pan Nachos - $16: Taco Beef, Chicken, or Spicy Tofu, homemade cheese sauce, shredded cheese, chips, salsa, guacamole, black beans, jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Soup (Cup) - $5.5: Topped with sour cream and chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- D.C. Chili (Cup) - $7.5: Beef and bean chili topped with cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, chives, and polenta fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Almost Famous Wings - $16: Choice of: DC's own mambo sauce, Bernie's spicy, BBQ, sweet Thai chili, or Old Bay. With blue cheese or ranch, carrots & celery Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tim's Chicken Tots - $13: Fried boneless chicken bites tossed in your favorite Tonic sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Smoking Pork Belly - $14: Coffee & chocolate rubbed pork belly, pineapple BBQ sauce, green onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hummus Plate - $15.5: Creamy hummus, toasted pita, sliced cucumber, red peppers, celery, and carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Pear-adise Salad - $20: Riesling poached pears, candied walnuts, pomegranate, fried goat cheese, mixed greens, sherry vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $20: Romaine, taco beef, black beans, cheddar jack cheese, corn, red onions, tomatoes, tortilla strips, jalapeños, salsa, guacamole, chipotle ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak-Department Salad - $27: Romaine, crumbled blue cheese, red onion, tomatoes, grilled steak, bacon, cilantro lime ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon Caesar - $24.5: Romaine, zesty croutons, shaved parmesan, blackened salmon, homemade caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna Salad - $25.5: Sesame crusted seared rare tuna, mixed greens, purple cabbage, shredded carrots, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Bernie Pizza - $18: Pepperoni, chorizo, Italian sausage, bacon, fresh mozzarella, red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Jane Pizza - $16: Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Out Pizza - $18: Spinach, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, pesto, shaved parmesan, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- G.W. Pizza - $20: Garlic, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken, homemade pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Memphis Burger - $19.5: Beef burger, cheddar cheese, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, jalapeño aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- All American Burger - $19: Beef burger, American cheese, bacon, burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burger - $19: Beef patty, guacamole, cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro lime ranch Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwich - $14.75: Cheddar, jack, Swiss, & American cheese, with bacon on thick sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $18.5: Grilled chicken breast, blue cheese dressing, spicy buffalo sauce, grilled jalapeños, shredded lettuce, tomato Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hannah's Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich - $18.5: Buttermilk fried chicken, jalapeño honey, shredded lettuce, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charlotte's Pulled Pork Sandwich - $17: Smoky BBQ sauce, coleslaw, sliced pickles, chipotle honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoking Salmon Burger - $19.75: Homemade smoked salmon burgers, mustard dill sauce, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shroom Sammy - $19: Smashed portabello mushroom, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, garlic aioli, lettuce, and tomato on a ciabatta bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon - $28.5: Beurre blanc sauce, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, garlicky spinach Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Platter - $21: BBQ pulled pork, cole slaw, mac & cheese, pickle chips, polenta fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Mac (Classic) - $16: Classic cheesy mac and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- G Street Fish Tacos - $22.5: Flour tortillas, spicy citrus cabbage, panko crusted fresh cod, guacamole, salsa, sweet chili mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Tofu - $23.5: Coconut curry sauce, grilled tofu, sautéed chickpeas, red peppers, carrots, broccoli, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foghorn Roasted Chicken - $27.5: Herb roasted airline chicken breast, herb demi-glace, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, garlicky spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Crumbelievable Crumble - $10: Grannie smith apples, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ricotta Cheesecake - $10: Homemade ricotta cheesecake topped with fresh raspberries and raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Brownie Sundae - $10: Warm triple chocolate brownie, choice of ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream - $7: Two scoops of chocolate or vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- DC Brau: Public Ale - $8.5: American pale ale, 6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tonic's Old Fashioned - $14.5: Jim Beam Bourbon, Angostura bitters, Orange bitters, demerera syrup, lemon peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Lavender Gin & Tonic - $13: House infused lavender gin and tonic water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Piña Mint Spritz (Mocktail) - $6: Muddled mint, lime juice, demerara syrup, pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Tonic at Quigley's
- Is Tonic at Quigley's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tonic at Quigley's has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots and Coconut Curry Tofu.
- What can I eat at Tonic at Quigley's on a dairy-free diet?
- Tater Tots and Coconut Curry Tofu carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tonic at Quigley's have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Coconut Curry Tofu and Tonic's Old Fashioned.
- Is Tonic at Quigley's gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tonic at Quigley's?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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