Tonic Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Tonic, a vibrant New American venue located at 2036 G St NW, Washington, DC. Here, culinary creativity meets a lively atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. The menu boasts a delightful array of dishes, from the "Almost Famous Wings" to mouthwatering burgers like the "Memphis Burger" piled high with BBQ and coleslaw. Vegan and vegetarian options, such as the "Vicki is Impossible Burger," cater to diverse palates.

For appetizer enthusiasts, the "Bison Tots" topped with spicy wing sauce will leave you craving more. Tonic also excels with its weekly specials, featuring dishes like "Soda-licous Shepherd's Pie." Whether you're dining in or taking out, Tonic promises a classy yet casual experience, with outdoor seating and a full bar.

Tonic is not just a restaurant; it's a community hub for dining, socializing, and enjoying good times. Join for happy hour or explore their extensive menu, designed to please every taste.

Appetizers

Almost Famous Wings

dc's own mambo sauce, bernie's spicy, bbq, sweet thai chili, old bay, extra stupid hot*, lemon pepper, blue cheese or ranch, carrots & celeryOne flavor option per order.*eat at own risk, no refunds or returns

$16.00

Bison Tots

Tonic's Tater Tots topped with grilled chicken, Bernie's spicy wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, and chives

$17.75

Charlie's Chili Cheese Fries

seasoned fries, chili, cheese sauce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, smoked bacon, chives, sour cream

$17.75

Chef's Smoking Pork Belly

coffee & chocolate rubbed pork belly, pineapple bbq sauce, green onions

$13.75

D.C. Chili

beef and bean chili topped with cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, and diced onions with a side of saltine crackers

$8.00

Mini Mac

*classic cheesy, like a dad joke *pork belly mac, our cheesy mac, braised coffee rubbed pork belly *Taco Mac. Our cheesy mac topped with taco beef, jalapenos, and tomatoes*buffalo mac, our cheesy mac, buffalo chicken, blue cheese

$11.00

Nachos

what we eat for family meal! taco beef, chicken, OR spicy tofu, homemade cheese sauce, shredded cheese, chips, salsa, guacamole, black beans, jalapeos, and lettuce

$16.50

Tater Tots.

chipotle honey mustard, jalapeo aioli, curry ketchup

$11.00

Tim's Chicken Tots

fried boneless chicken bites tossed in your favorite tonic sauce. bernie's spicy, bbq, mambo, sweet thai chili, old bay, blue cheese or ranch

$13.25

Tomato Soup

Topped with sour cream and chives

$6.00

Totchos

taco beef, salsa, guacamole, black beans, jalapeos, cheese sauce

$16.50

Potato Leek Soup

$6.00

Cabbage Patch Bliss Salad

Cucumbers, cabbage, arugula, carrots, red onions, and grilled chicken, with honey lime dressing

$23.25

Irish Luau Sliders

3 Corned beef sliders toped with roasted cabbage, Swiss cheese, and creamy mustard on King Hawaiian bread

$21.50

Mini Stout and Cheese

Our Creamy mac and cheese, with Guinness beer cheese, corned beef, & topped with crispy fried onions

$12.00

Big Stout and Cheese

Our Creamy mac and cheese, with Guinness beer cheese, corned beef, & topped with crispy fried onions

$20.50

Soda-licous Shepards Pie

Shepherds pie with beef, carrots, peas, & corn, topped with creamy mash and served with homemade Irish soda bread

$27.50

Weekly Specials

Burgers/Sandwiches

Tonic Burger

shredded lettuce & tomatobeef, or chicken, impossible veggie burger build it... cheddar, swiss, pepper jack, mozzarella, gorgonzola, blue cheese, guacamole, coleslaw, roasted red peppers, grilled or fresh jalapeos, sauted onions, salsa, fried egg, bacon, pulled pork sauce it... curry ketchup, chipotle honey mustard, ranch, jalapeo aioli, herb mayo, sweet thai chili, blue cheese dressing, sweet chili mayo, spicy wings sauce, bbq sauce, cheese sauce, pesto, mambo

$16.50

All American Burger

beef burger, american cheese, bacon, burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion

$18.75

Aztec Burger

blackened beef patty, cheddar cheese, guacamole, jalapeno aioli, lettuce, and tomato

$17.75

California Burger

beef burger topped with fresh avocado, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro lime ranch

$18.75

Mac & Cheesy Burger

beef patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, and creamy mac and cheese

$20.00

Memphis Burger.

beef burger, cheddar cheese, pulled pork, bbq sauce, coleslaw, jalapeo aioli, toasted sesame seed bun

$18.75

Patty Melt

beef patty, caramelized onions, pickles, saucy mustard, american cheese, toasted rye

$20.00

Vicki is Impossible Burger

impossible (plant based) patty, arugula, tomatoes, avocado, pepper jack cheese, and cilantro lime ranch

$20.50

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

grilled chicken breast, blue cheese dressing, spicy buffalo sauce, grilled jalapeos, shredded lettuce, tomato, toasted sesame seed bun

$18.25

Hannah's Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

buttermilk fried chicken, jalapeno honey, arugula, and tomato

$18.25

Pulled Pork Sandwich

smoky bbq sauce, coleslaw, fried onion ring, chipotle honey mustard, toasted sesame seed bun

$15.00

Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwich

cheddar, jack, swiss, & american cheese, bacon, tomato, and thick sourdoughadd a cup of tomato soup for $4

$15.50

Dilcia's Wrap

toasted whole wheat wrap, roasted turkey breast, herb mayo, guacamole, bacon, lettuce, tomato

$16.50

Blackened Salmon Caesar.

romaine, zesty croutons, shaved parmesan, blackened salmon, homemade caesar dressing

$26.00

Pear-adise Salad

Riesling poach pears, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, fried goat cheese, mixed greens, sherry vinaigrette

$20.00

Seared Tuna Salad

sesame coated seared rare tuna, mixed greens, purple cabbage, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, lemon vinaigrette

$25.50

Steak-Department Salad

romaine, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, red onions, grilled ribeye steak, bacon, cilantro lime ranch

$26.50

Taco Salad

romaine, taco beef, black beans, cheddar jack cheese, corn, red onions, tomatoes, tortilla strips, jalapeos, salsa, guacamole, chipotle ranch dressing

$19.75

Caesar Salad

romaine, zesty croutons, shaved parmesan, homemade caesar dressing

$16.50

House Salad

mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, balsamic dressing

$13.25

Salads

Pizza

Plain Jane Pizza

fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, red sauce

$16.50

Bernie Pizza

pepperoni, chorizo, italian sausage, bacon, fresh mozzarella, red sauce

$18.75

G.W. Pizza

garlic, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken, and homemade pesto

$20.50

Veggie Out

onion, spinach, roasted red peppers, pesto, shaved parmesan, mozzarella

$17.75

BIg Mac

*classic cheesy, like a dad joke *pork belly mac, our cheesy mac, braised coffee rubbed pork belly *taco mac, Our cheesy mac topped with taco beef, tomatoes, and jalapenos*buffalo mac, our cheesy mac, buffalo chicken, blue cheese

$16.50

Fish Tacos

flour tortillas, spicy citrus cabbage panko crusted fresh cod, guacamole, salsa, sweet chili mayo

$22.50

Foghorn Roasted Chicken

herb roasted half chicken with an herb demi glace, mashes yukon gold potatoes and maple sage glazed carrots

$27.50

Macron Steak Fries

grilled 10 oz coulette, with maitre d' butter and french fries

$40.00

Pulled Pork Platter

bbq pulled pork served with a side of creamy coleslaw, mac & cheese, pickle chips, and texas toast

$24.25

Quinoa Dig It

quinoa, broccolini, baby carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red pepper sauce

$21.50

Seared Atlantic Salmon

seared salmon with a beurre blanc sauce, mashed yukon gold potatoes and maple sage glazed carrots

$26.50

Entrees

Desserts

Key Lime Pie

a slice of classic key lime pie served with whipped cream and powdered sugar

$9.00

Pumpkin Cheesecake

a slice of pumpkin cheesecake with whipped cream

$10.00

SD Tater Tots

$6.00

SD French Fries

$6.00

SD Casear Salad

$5.50

SD House Salad

$5.50

SD Coleslaw

$4.50

SD Mac & Cheese

$6.00

SD Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

$6.00

SD Maple Sage Glazed Carrots

$6.00

SD Seasonal Veggies

$6.00

SD Texas Toast

$5.00

SD Tortilla Chips

$4.50

SD Tot Sauces

$1.50

SD Guacamole Large

$5.50

SD Salsa Large

$3.50

SD Cheese Sauce Large

$3.50

SD Sour Cream

$1.50

SD Parmesan Cheese

$0.25

SD Ranch Dressing

$0.75

SD Blue Cheese Dressing

$0.50

SD Bernie's Spicy Sauce

$0.50

SD BBQ Sauce

$0.50

SD Cilantro Lime Ranch

$0.50

Sd Avocado

$4.00

Sides, Sauces, and Dips

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Coke 12oz

$1.50

Diet Coke 12oz

$1.50

Rootbeer 12oz

$4.60

Still Mountain Valley Spring Water

$6.00

Sparkling Mountain Valley Spring Water

$6.00

Ginger Beer

$5.00

To Go Cutlery

$0.00

Ketchup Packet

$0.00

Mustard Packet

$0.00

Mayo Packet

$0.00

Napkins

$0.00

Wet Naps

$0.00

Condiments and Cutlery

Brunch Appetizers

Brunch Tots

tater tots, two sunny side up eggs, chorizo, black beans, ranchero sauce, and cheddar jack cheese

$16.50

Ainslie's Avocado Toast

Mulitgrain Wheat Toast topped with mashed avocado, arugula, and poached egg with a side salad

$15.50

Eggs Benedict

Two poached eggs, toasted English muffin, hollandaise sauce, and your choice of canadian bacon, or sauteed spinach and tomato

$17.00

French Toast

Brioche french toast, maple blueberry or plain, served with your choice of breakfast meat

$15.50

G Street Parfait

Greek yogurt, house-made granola, fresh berries, and honey

$15.50

Hippo Breakfast

two eggs, sausage or bacon, choice of toast, served with your choice of side

$15.50

OMG Omelets

Options:Ham & CheddarGreek: Feta, tomato, & spinachChili Cheese: chili, cheddar, green onions, sour creamWith choice of toast and sideNo substituions

$20.00

Papa Bear's Pancakes

buttermilk pancakes, choice of plain, chocolate chip, or blueberryserved with your choice of breakfast meat

$15.50

Brunchy Food

Brunch Salads

Poach Perfect Salad

arugula, parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, heirloom tomatoes, poached egg, and sherry vinaigrette

$20.00

Brian's Breakfast Burger

beef burger, sausage patty, bacon, american cheese, fried egg, and maple mayo between two slices of french toast

$21.00

Quigley's Croissant

$16.50

Brunch Burgers and Sandwhiches

Brunch Sides, Sauces, and Dips

Two Eggs

$5.75

SD Bacon

$4.60

SD Canadian Bacon

$4.60

SD Sausage Patties

$4.60

SD Grits

$3.45

SD Cheese Grits

$4.60

SD Pancakes

$5.75

SD Toast

$2.50

SD Caesar Salad

$5.50

SD Fruit Salad

$4.50

SD Tots

$5.75

SD Sauted Spinach

$4.60

SD Maple Syrup

$0.50