Tom's Watch Bar - National Harbor

Stopped in with a friend and our kids on a busy weekend…we were immediately seated patio side and did have a bit of wait for our servers initial visit. Although he was extremely pleasant, he seemed to have been a bit overwhelmed (younger guy who may not have tons of experience). Still, we had a fantastic evening. The restaurant itself offers a wonderful layout with the opportunity to play virtual golf. The menu offers typical western fare and is reasonably priced.

We came for a girls lunch and AJ was our server! He was super nice, and attentive! Even took a picture of our crew! Got the Poke Nachos and they were delish!

We had a group of 7 on a Friday night and were seated fairly quickly. Food was decent as were the drinks. The problem came in the dinner delivery. One person’s entree came out a good 10 min before others. Then another entree came out. Another long wait. They trickled in. What?!?! The server said it was because they didn’t want the food to get cold. That is just poor timing on kitchen. There were food runners walking around with appetizers not knowing where the food went. It was pricey for the drinks and meal of wings, salad, chicken tenders etc. None of us would go back. I was the only visitor the other 6 live in Maryland.

Tom’s Watch Bar isn’t just another sports bar — it’s a lively, high-energy space that actually gets the fundamentals right. Massive screens, upbeat atmosphere, and a menu that feels crafted for comfort rather than cliché. I went for the French Dip sandwich, and it arrived looking like a highlight reel. Perfectly toasted bread with a buttery sheen, thin-sliced roast beef piled generously, and just enough melted cheese to tie it all together. The au jus had good depth — not overly salty — and the horseradish cream on the side was a welcome touch. Fries were crisp and golden, exactly how you want them to show up. The service was attentive even with a packed house, and timing between drinks and food was on point. Tom’s is the kind of place that works for both a casual lunch and an easy game-day outing. Nothing pretentious, just quality execution and solid flavors. A confident four-star stop where sports, sound, and sandwich all come together the way they should.

We spent a few nights on a "stay-cation" here @the National Harbor! It was great and there are so many things to do there and an impressive dining scene. Toms was your usual sports bar experience, but we came close to closing. Anyway we sat outside al-fresco style in the night breeze. I loved their patio dining section. Eat, drink and people watching and just soaking up the evening's electric ambience in this fun city! The food was typical gastropub fare. Nothing out of the ordinary or particularly special stood out to either one of us, even though it was enjoyable. My favorite dish was the bacon and lobster Mac and cheese. (The menu offers BOTH lobster Mac and bacon mac as two distinct separate dishes—I requested both combined in a single dish, for an increased cost). They DO have amazing drinks here however this was expected being a sports bar. I'd probably come here for happy hour or to watch a game, ordering a few drinks and slight appetizers, but in the main course meal department, I'll pass... Good but not great by any means, I could've made this better at home. Judging solely on food, it be a definite solid "3" star experience. The atmosphere, customer service and cocktails saved this review from receiving just 3-stars.

Typical sports bar atmosphere, great burger! Great tots! It wasn't busy like most places we tried to eat at while at Magfest weekend.

Jam waited on us she was great! The food was AMAZING. We got the Tuna Poke and chicken Bowl nachos. Margaritas should be in a bigger glass , for the price. Little loud, just FYI. But overall experience was awesome.

Nadja was a great waitress. She made sure our glasses were always full and all needs met in a timely fashion. While at the restaurant my dog began having a health emergency and thanks to her speedy thinking and courageous effort he was revived. I cannot thank Nadja enough for her service and commitment to customers as well as the community. Her selfless actions have created a forever customer of Tom’s and a lifelong fan of hers. Thank you to management for having the foresight and discernment to make such hires. If only our government could follow suit we would truly be a greater America. Promote ahead of her peers.

The food was good! The service was amazing Jam made great recommendations. She was very attentive. She made our stay more enjoyable. She was an absolute delight. We will come here again because of the vibe .

Jam our server was absolutely amazing!! We had a large table during the height of football games and she was amazing!! Thanks Jam for taking care of our family today!

Bangin, Taylor was professional and came in clutch with the recommendations. The food did not disappoint. Classic sports bar atmosphere, clean and well put together. I really enjoyed the Nashville hot chicken. Approachable heat level, but still full of flavor!

The food is good when they get it right. I don't often get wrong food but the last two times I ate in, I received the wrong sauce on my wings. What I did notice is that the bar has too many people working it usually for the lack of attention they give. The bar is the draw so it's usually packed but I can't count the amount of times someone walked by and didn't address the issue that I didn't have a drink and wanted one. It makes it even worst because so many people walk by. If they all had an area they stayed in, I wouldn't be as frustrated, 1. because the person in my area would be there more often and 2. the extra people wouldn't walk by w/o trying to assist. Today I did a takeout order. Ordered honey bbq wings with jerk sauce on the side and the prime rib dip. I didn't get the sauce on the side and I didn't get the fries that are supposed to come with the prime rib dip. What's most frustrating about it, the bartender asked if I wanted fries with my wings and I said no, fries already come with the prime rib dip, right? She said "yeah" so I thought we were good. She brought it out and because I didn't think I asked for anything special, I didn't check so I take the blame for that. The reason I give it two stars and not one is because they have a lot of different sports on (most of the time) and it's fairly clean for as much traffic as they get on the weekend. Also, the food isn't bad as long as you get what you order. I would still recommend it because the only other good option is going to MGM but if you're at the National Harbor to be at the National Harbor, this place will do. For me, if they work on the service and accuracy of their food, they can get to 4 stars.

Tom's Watch Bar at the National Harbor is a tale of two experiences: bar and restaurant. The food, a 3* rating. My server, who happened to be the manager (Ania), offered friendly service which on a different day might have bumped my overall rating to a 4*. I appreciate her customer service. I dined here for lunch, right after doors opened, but prior to 12pm. It was virtually empty inside, however shortly after my apps arrived to the table, diners began to pile in. It's apparent Tom's gets foot traffic from tourists and convention attendees from the local Gaylord hotel who aren't necessarily familiar with the chain. The large venue space leads me to believe this place crowds during major sporting events similar to the customer traffic at their location at Navy Yard. The food is OK, however, not equitable to the pricing. Mid-scale bar food. There is room for improvement in execution; the French fries and chicken sandwiches were both over-fried. The fish and chips were good, however, full transparency was given that the fish was not fresh and frozen. I was disappointed in the fact there is no booth seating available in the venue; at least not that I could see on the entire main floor. All high-chair and high-top tables which works great for a bar-focused atmosphere, I suppose. This place is not family-friendly; no kids menu, no smaller cups/glasses, high chairs, booster seats, etc. However, the manager did a great job of making a few uncustomary, family-friendly menu accommodations which I really appreciate. Not that Tom's needs to be family-friendly because after all, this is a sports bar, however I am just drawing comparison to other like kind, large-venue sports bars in the DMV and the fact it is located at National Harbor. I did not try any drinks, however, they have specials which I assume are valuable. Overall, an OK experience, however future visits will probably be focused on the bar experience. I will definitely return for sporting events in the future.

Visit here for a birthday dinner. The parking was accommodated by garage, we were seated and the waitress was nice but later she was MIA. The food was mediocre and just ok. For appetizers, we ordered the chicken wings and calamari. Calamari was 2.5/5 lack flavor and the wings were good 3.5/5. The table pretty much ordered the California club crispy chicken salad and either tots or fries. Nothing wow about the meal; just an average sandwich 3/5.. The vibe was chilled but loud. Several times the volume was extremely high and not sure which screen was the highlight one for the volume to go up. Overall, cool place but nothing to get excited about.

Poor service Stall chips Cold French fries Corn cake is huge and taste like a pancake And the chicken needed lots of help Better with buffalo then the Nashville sauce Over all disappointing. Will not be back

Came here to watch some football and game 7 of the World Series. SOOO many TV's and they were willing to switch channels to accommodate which way each table was directed so that you can watch all the games you might want to see right in front of you. The food was all spectacular. It is very noisy, which is expected for a night like last, but I wouldn't recommend coming for anyone hard of hearing or with background sensory issues. Taylor was our server and he had a ridiculous amount of tables, but was still friendly, personable, and attentive. Hats off to him for keeping up with a VERY busy night.

I stopped by this spot for lunch and found it to be a spacious bar with both indoor seating and a nice outdoor patio. Plenty of TVs make it a great place to catch your favorite sports game. I was seated at a long shared table behind the bar, but unfortunately, it took about 10 minutes before anyone checked on me--and only after I mentioned it to the hostess. Definitely room for improvement on the service side. Drink: Strawberry Lemonade - absolutely delicious. Super refreshing and flavorful. 5 Entree: Grilled California Chicken Club with tater tots - The sandwich was just okay, nothing standout. The tater tots, however, were crispy and seasoned well. 3.5 The visit was just okay. The food was average and the service needs work, but the atmosphere makes it a solid spot to watch a game. I'd come back to try the nachos and soak up the sports bar vibes. 3.5 overall

Some reviews are great and worth a lot of words and some are not so great and deserve words to tear it down with truth. When I talk about Tom's the food is not worth the conversation: it's mediocre at best. I would highly recommend if you visit go with appetizers but stay away from the terrible and fake bootleg loaded tots. It taste like a bowl of salt! Now the food here, service was good. Despite it being good, it couldn't overshadow how bad the food is. The presentation of the food is good but hey chef the taste is YUCK. I think the win here is if you like UFC and sports this place has more than enough TVs. Besides that pass this place by there are other over priced options in National Harbor. I'm give this two stars because the service was good but the food muy mal!!

Tried Tom's at The National Harbor over the weekend. Typical bar food that tasted well. The service was good and the bar is very spacious. Looks to be the place to go to for sporting events. They have a patio and open window seating.

Our server Taylor was great! Will be back! Food was great too! Overall, what you'd expect for a sports bar, not too bad.

First time here but not our last time. Good food and ample tvs for watching our games! Our server, Kimora, was awesome! Attentive, personable and prompt.

On a mission to visit all the restaurants at the National Harbor, this was one of my latest stops. I'm a sports fanatic, by default. When I need to watch certain games my honey always knows who has the best T.V.'s. He's a bit of a sports junkie too. This was our stop before our Saturday date night. Service was great! Drinks were great! Definitely a Bar, dress down! Would recommend for any sports enthusiasts!

I've been here quite a few times now and I am always satisfied with the level of customer service received. The food has made some really great improvements in quality and taste. I love the artichoke dip! Also, the drinks are usually very good and I like the variety of beer options. This is a great place to come and watch sports as they have tons of TVs and plenty of tables to sit.

Love love love Tom's! I came here on a Sunday night during football season, which I cannot think of a better time to go. Plenty of TVs, entertainment and a friendly staff. We ordered the spinach seafood dip that I would 100% get again, along with wings that were so good, they didn't make it to the review! To keep this review as straight forward as possible, I loved my time and food at Tom's. Bar seating, high-top seating, low-top seating, all of the angles and options to view and choose between. If you're looking for a nice atmosphere for the sports duration, and additionally, have the option to walk around later after the meal, Tom's is a great place to go!

Came here on a Sunday during NFL season. The place was packed but we're able to get a table for two. The atmosphere was good with a fun buzz and cheering for teams. Service was very slow, ordering just a beer and an app and we were there about 90 minutes. A medium (22oz?) Domestic beer was around $12, which I found absurd, even for the area. The nachos were just ok. The chips were incredibly salty and they put the majority of the quest on the bottom of the pan. We quickly ran out of meat as a topping and had chips left over at the end with no toppings. I'd come back only for the purpose of watching a game with friends.

If you don't mind a 4% charge on top of high priced food n drinks with no Thursday night football specials, then it's a place for you. 22oz beer $12 but actually $13.49. Prime Rib sandwich was delicious and piled high with medium meat-I couldn't figure out if it was supposed to be a cold or warm sandwich ( some bites were cold), burger was with cheese and pickles. Tots were seasoned good. The place has a lot of tv's, friendly staff n many choices of stuff to watch. Don't validate parking. A casual night out was $80 .

It's definitely the place to be on game day but it's so loud in there! Even though it's really busy the staff was very friendly, fast service. The food was surprisingly good spinach dip was my fave and French 75 no sugar add agave! Thank me later!

Won't be back. I'm not a huge sports person but I can sit through a game or fight if the food is good. The food was well below average and not because it was bar food. If you there just for the fight/game, loud energy and a beer, you may enjoy it. It definitely looked like a sports bar, TVs everywhere. If there is a big fight or game, it gives off club/sports bar vibe. They'll charge at the door and super territorial about tables, turn off. Service was fine, nothing special.

Gave a $10 tip on a $30 bill and was charged over $100!!! Then been calling the restaurant for days and no answer. Scamming

food was great, taylor helped us out! yipee yahoo yay skibidibatdumdada hoop ha hoop ha

Came on football Sunday to catch the 430 game. I sat at the bar where Kevin greeted me with a good and drink menu. I ordered the loaded nachos and shared I would have a cocktail after I eat. My food arrived before Kevin brought me a water. I also had to ask for silver ware and napkins for my food. By the time Kevin check on me, I had been finish with my nachos. I ordered a gin, tonic and two likes. Kevin brought me the lime in his bare hands. Perhaps Kevin should wait tables if he is unable to keep up at the bar.

Seemed alright at first but when my daughter and I ordered they did not bring out the food as requested...ribs without BBQ sauce as the waitress said could be provided. The person who brought the food said the food can't have the BBQ removed from the ribs...does that mean they come in a bag with BBQ already on it. Seems like basic food so don't go there for that. The drinks came in DIRTY plastic cups !! And then the waitress started acting nasty because I was upset that we had to wait for my daughter's new food to be made while I had mine. WILL NOT GO BACK. FOR AS MUCH MONEY AS YOU PAY FOR FOOD, GO SOMEWHERE BETTER!!

I've eaten here twice, once inside for Sunday football and once for carry out. Inside - service was fast even on a busy Sunday. I got my standard lemon drops and shared their loaded nachos with a friend. The nachos were soooooo good and filling. The inside is massive with tvs lining nearly all the free space on the wall which is ideal. Nothing else to really report other than that. Parking at the harbor sucks so it's not my go to for watching games unless it's nice enough to walk from the MGM. Carry out was a bit more tedious. There is no working number for this location so I had to place my order in person. I showed up at opening to place a to go order and ended up waiting 45mins for : nachos, wings and calamari. Once I got my food it was cold and there was no compensation for the wait. The food was really good so at least I didn't wait for underwhelming food. I would come back here if I really wanted to watch the game and could get free parking but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

Nolas the best!! Great service, good music, good vibes. Caught MNF here with the guys and had a good time

Saturday afternoon watching college football. Good drinks and service. The food was just ok. My prime rib sandwich was big and filling but a little salty. Maybe a lot salty. I'd go back but would order something different

Good service and good food. The chips and queso were tasty as was the buffalo chicken sandwich. The staff was friendly and responsive. Way too many Cowboys fans for my taste though.

Aniyah was amazing! We have been in a few times and just recently Aniyah went above and beyond, very attentive especially during this holiday season. Food is always good, tried the calamari so good.

The seating situation was not friendly as the hostess, waitress, and shift manager all had some tension and distastefulness about themselves. My fiancé and I both came to the conclusion that they didn't want to serve our table as it took forever to get anything - all the way to the end when requesting a to-go box. We didn't even stay long because the vibe they were giving was too apparent and became uncomfortable. I won't be returning - at least not to this location if there's multiple. As for the food, I ordered BBQ wings and he ordered loaded fries which wasn't bad. I just think the wings had too much sauce and it wasn't fried to my liking.

Would never come back- Bartender with locs stole my money. Came in for late dinner. Had a burger and a cocktail. Burger was mediocre as was the cocktail. Couple next to me covered my meal as we chatted about flying in from same city. Bartender with locs seemed upset about this and ran my card for 1 dollar- I asked him why and he said it was protocol. I left without questioning it only to have an 11.00 charge later because he tipped himself $10. Unsure of how this would pass management as I never signed a slip. I notified the business of fraud and they offered me a gift card. Haha!

Don't understand how people can give four stars. For our table of seven we ordered a variety of dishes.I had fish and chips. I got mine right away and the fish were like small hush puppy size not very appetizing. They tasted OK but we're a little on the greasy side,. my daughter-in-law didn't receive her dish for over a half hour after I received mine. Nobody actually enjoyed their meal. Service was disappointing as well.

Five stars for the variety of menss to choose from. There was a smorgasbord of selections and they did not dissapoint . . . . LOL Came here to watch the game/s with some friends after planning to attend a function with a FB group. When we arrived, we were informed the wait would be 2 hours. We weren't leaving so kept out names on the list and proceeded to the bar to stand and warn the game. We ordered drinks and made small talk with the crowd. It was good energy and oh how I wish it wasn't so far. Tall glasses of multi shades were at every head turn. Even the shorter and smaller glasses showed up as well. How do I miss this spot of potential meals before?

Zero stars. This place is totally discriminatory for patrons with disabilities or families with kids who sit in high chairs. All there tables are bar height. Definitely not recommend!! Passed by this morning on our way to breakfast. They put short tables out on the patio

Lexi was awesome and super helpful. Food was soo good and the portions were much better than expected

In the harbor for a convention, and wanted to step out for dinner. I remembered coming out during this time last year and recalling her insane some spots could get. I knew restaurants like Bombay and Nando's would be insanely packed, but I was delighted to see that Tom's was unusually quiet. I told my friend who had never been, so we took advantage and headed over. I got the tuna tower and birria mac and cheese, which was definitely new! I had the tuna tower before and knew what to expect, but that mac and cheese... YUM. The noodles had the right amount of cheese and the flavor from the birria beef was hitting. I don't remember our bartender's name, but he was pretty cool. Everything came out in a timely manner and service was great. It's nice to see that they have a happy hour that resumes at 9:00 -- if I had known, I would've waited until then to eat, but it was all good haha. There was stuff I wanted to do back at the convention anyway. Great sports bar for all occasions in my book!

I went by here last Saturday when I was picking up something else from National Harbour. I thought I'd get something simple to go and try it at home. I ordered some honey bbq wings and ranch. Unfortunately when I got home they weren't honey bbq but I didn't feel like going back out since it was cold so I tried to make best and try the wings but they were horrible. Prolly some if worst wings I've ever had. If that was a sample of their offerings I see no reason to go back. They had no sauce on the wings at all and were dry.

Thanks for everything Jam. The food was great. Numerous screens to watch all of the games as well.

Hostess was fine, waiter/server never came to greet us or take our order. Asked to speak with manager who said ... ok. Gotta love that apathy.

Everything was amazing, the mac and cheese was sooo cheesy but not too chessy the noodles were cooked prefectperfectly Caribbean jerk wings were cook crcrispy like I like and the favor was prefect Chicken rancho had plenty of everything and I would definitely be going back.

The atmosphere is a perfect 10. Drinks were good. The food was average. We had a buffalo chicken sandwich 6/10, French dip 8.5/10, lobster mac. 7/10, salmon salad 7.5/10, artichoke dip 7/10, honey barbecue wings 7.5/10. The service was friendly & efficient. I Would definitely come back for drinks and fun.

Bar reminded me of dead casino with silent NBA rerun playing narrated by loud yelling and laughter from staff. Plastic beer glasses made sense because of picnic quality food - i think the shrimp was from a frozen dinner plate. The fries were good but the ketchup was gummy and old snd i was afraid to eat it. Also afraid of the fake shrimp but ate 3/4 since I was starved. I had to go back and reread reviews- so wrong they must be plants. Worst meal in a long time and a big disappointment. I almost left but ordered a beer and my gut was right. Avoid this place.

Service was essentially no -existent. Saturdays afternoon, sat at the bar - 5 minutes before anyone even acknowledged me and brought a menu, then 15 minutes later asked what I was ordering. Drink showed up 10 minutes after that. The food was good; prime rib sandwich was solid, fries were just ok. Watched about 8 different people sit down then just walk out after no one acknowledged them at the bar.

Nadja was amazing!!!!!! She's very attentive, friendly, and has a beautiful smile. She's a genuinely beautiful person who makes you feel welcome. I'll definitely come see her on my next visit!

Love this place to from watching games or watching the big fights. The food menu screams grown and sexy! The drinks are and mighty . The bartender made me an Old Fashioned and stuck around to make sure than it met my standards.

We had a party of 20 and the service was amazing! The food was hot and the drinks were cold! Highly recommend!

Very very bad wait staff. Group of 4 food was brought out one plate at time. The fried pickles never came out my burger nevered arrived. If could I would it negative 1000. Worse place in the national harbor. Better service on a morgue. The manager didn't even care. Waitress didn't even care. Better service from garage can.

I stopped by Tom's Watch Bar for lunch while in the DMV area for a work conference, and it was a great experience. On the bartender's recommendation, I tried the prime rib dip. Although I was hesitant at first, it turned out to be one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Since I arrived early, the bar wasn't busy, making it a relaxed visit. The ambiance was classic sports bar--plenty of seating and an impressive number of televisions. The bartender was friendly and made casual small talk while I ate, which I really appreciated. Would definitely recommend!

Food was very good. Especially the prime rib dip sandwich. Service was okay. They give a veteran discount. It's a sports bar so it was kind of loud. To be expected