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: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, volumetrics, tlc, zone, detox, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan, candida
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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Totchos - $17: Taco beef, salsa, guacamole, black beans, jalapeños, cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bison Tots - $17: Grilled chicken, Bernie's spicy wing sauce, blue cheese, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charlie's Chili Cheese Fries - $17: Seasoned fries, chili, smoked bacon, cheddar jack cheese, cheese sauce, tomatoes, chives, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Soup (Cup) - $5.5: Topped with sour cream and chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tim's Chicken Tots - $13: Fried boneless chicken bites tossed in your favorite Tonic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Smoking Pork Belly - $14: Coffee & chocolate rubbed pork belly, pineapple BBQ sauce, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hummus Plate - $15.5: Creamy hummus, toasted pita, sliced cucumber, red peppers, celery, and carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Pear-adise Salad - $20: Riesling poached pears, candied walnuts, pomegranate, fried goat cheese, mixed greens, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak-Department Salad - $27: Romaine, crumbled blue cheese, red onion, tomatoes, grilled steak, bacon, cilantro lime ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon Caesar - $24.5: Romaine, zesty croutons, shaved parmesan, blackened salmon, homemade caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, 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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Bernie Pizza - $18: Pepperoni, chorizo, Italian sausage, bacon, fresh mozzarella, red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Jane Pizza - $16: Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Out Pizza - $18: Spinach, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, pesto, shaved parmesan, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- G.W. Pizza - $20: Garlic, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken, homemade pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Memphis Burger - $19.5: Beef burger, cheddar cheese, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, jalapeño aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- All American Burger - $19: Beef burger, American cheese, bacon, burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burger - $19: Beef patty, guacamole, cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro lime ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwich - $14.75: Cheddar, jack, Swiss, & American cheese, with bacon on thick sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hannah's Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich - $18.5: Buttermilk fried chicken, jalapeño honey, shredded lettuce, tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charlotte's Pulled Pork Sandwich - $17: Smoky BBQ sauce, coleslaw, sliced pickles, chipotle honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoking Salmon Burger - $19.75: Homemade smoked salmon burgers, mustard dill sauce, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian 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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon - $28.5: Beurre blanc sauce, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, garlicky spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Platter - $21: BBQ pulled pork, cole slaw, mac & cheese, pickle chips, polenta fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Mac (Classic) - $16: Classic cheesy mac and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free, 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: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic 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, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Crumbelievable Crumble - $10: Grannie smith apples, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ricotta Cheesecake - $10: Homemade ricotta cheesecake topped with fresh raspberries and raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brownie Sundae - $10: Warm triple chocolate brownie, choice of ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - $7: Two scoops of chocolate or vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- DC Brau: Public Ale - $8.5: American pale ale, 6%
- Tonic's Old Fashioned - $14.5: Jim Beam Bourbon, Angostura bitters, Orange bitters, demerera syrup, lemon peel
- Lavender Gin & Tonic - $13: House infused lavender gin and tonic water
- Piña Mint Spritz (Mocktail) - $6: Muddled mint, lime juice, demerara syrup, pineapple juice
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