This is really just for the 'grill' portion of the name, although I'm sure the bar is pretty kick-ass too. Stoney's is a charming neighborhood pub serving people of all types. The portions here are pretty damn big and they don't break the bank. Our waiter was very friendly too, which I didn't totally expect. I ordered the super grilled cheese sandwich. That 'super' is no joke. It's two big slices of bread all buttered up with a lot of cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and shoestring fries. It's really big, and it tasted SO good. The butter is what makes it, I think, but the thick-cut crispy bacon doesn't hurt either. I also got a taste of the chicken caesar (very big salad) and the mac 'n' cheese. The mac 'n' cheese was pretty good but not the best I've had. Still, it's a big serving and it's good. I'm impressed, and I'd love to come back. read more

I think life would be difficult for me without Stoney's. It's arguably the only place I can go to within walking distance if I just want to chill and relax at a dive bar on a Friday night when everyone else wants to rage elsewhere. When I'm not in the mood of putting on heels, walking around in the cold with bare legs, and clogging my pores with makeup, I come here. It's pretty comforting to know there's a place that'll always remain accepting however unpresentable I may appear on a particular night. What's not to love about a low-key, two-floor, very laid-back neighborhood bar that has a kitchen that stays open until the entire place closes? Late night food cravings? Check. Amazingly, after having frequented Stoney's quite a bit now, I still have not ordered food here. But I have heard about the rave reviews about their grilled cheese and I will heed them when the occasion calls for it. My school also hosted an event here upstairs. There's plenty of room to mingle; they also have TVs and bars on both floors. It's nice to have a place like this 3.5 blocks away from me in a not-so-rowdy area that straddles busy neighborhoods (Dupont, downtown, 14th Street Corridor/Logan). Most of the time this section of P Street is pretty quiet. Stoney's feels like the perfect backdoor bar to go have a drink and not give a damn about the world for a couple of hours. read more

Four stars because this is the perfect, come-as-you-are (which for me meant drunk, but as I can see from other reviews I am not alone), low-key bar. A variety of patrons, strong drinks (yes, I kept drinking), and a very delicious grilled cheese-and-tomato sandwich with hot, crispy fries will make me a regular at Stoney's. read more

So after we got our drinks on at Morrison-Clark's happy hour, LydiaH, VenuN, BenM and I were famished. At Venu's suggestion, we opted to head to Stoney's Bar and Grill located a few blocks away for the grilled cheese sandwich. Fortunately for us, the torrential downpour managed to pass and we were able to walk over. The establishment is a typical local bar decor. The nice friendly staff set us up with some refreshing beers and we ordered our grilled cheese sandwiches. I also opted for some buffalo wings. The grilled cheese sandwich came out in a nice big platter with fries. The bread was thick and evenly toasted. What made this sandwich atypical of other grilled cheese sandwiches were the strips of savory, crunchy bacon, juicy tomatoes and sharp red onions alongside the creamy american cheese. Definitely a good size meal to satiate our hunger. Also, the buffalo wings were nice and crispy with decent heat and good flavors. Overall, a very nice relaxed ambience with pretty good food. A definite neighborhood favorite. read more

This place used to be a block from my apartment, yet I really didn't go very often. This place can range from a 2 star to a 4 star establishment. I've stopped in on a weekday looking for some food and drinks and had great service, food would arrive quick and hot and be happy. Other times, the food would come slowly and be totally cold and gross (nachos or chili fries - come on, really? this stuff takes a few minutes and shouldn't sit for 15 minutes) and also have it take 10 minutes to get a beer. The prices on beers here isn't that great and the selection is meh. From what I have heard, Stoney's completely redid the place about 2 or 3 years ago. Prior that, it was more of a dive and a far better local bar. Now its a bit trendy and not a favorite of mine. Id go if i was near by and needed a beer, but wouldn't ever go out of my way to come here. read more

I wanted to update my review because we went in to Stoney's the other night and their happy hour has changed drastically. They used to have a Stoney's Ale that was $10 for a pitcher and all grilled cheese was 1/2 price. No more. Now it's a very complicated hodge-podge of certain specials on certain days--IPA drafts on Mondays, only rail drinks and margaritas on Fridays. It's very confusing and not something that I can remember when I'm wandering around town and trying to figure out where I want to stop in for happy hour. Thursdays are basically like the old happy hour, so I'll try to remember to go then if I want to stop in, but the changes really make it more complicated and less likely that I will--particularly with options like Black Jack nearby who have great happy hours every day. We went in for happy hour, realized that nothing that we wanted was on special, and left. It was a sad day. read more

Even though every time I eat one of their grilled cheeses I feel like I might have an ulcer pop up in my belly the next day, I still have to say that they are amaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing. Second best grilled cheese I've ever had, after Little Pete's in Philadelphia, but it'd be impossible to be better, so second best is VERY good. The rest of the menu looks good too (and apparently is) - but who needs it when you have the best grilled cheese in the city available for your eating pleasure? read more

Stoney's is my Cheers. Well, except for the fact that although the bartenders recognize my face (and sometimes my name) the 'regulars' seem to switch up daily. But that's ok.....the bar is cozy (I never feel awkward about pulling up a stool by myself), the grilled cheese is legendary, and the upstairs is great for private party rentals and shuffleboard. My only gripe is that they don't really have any happy hour specials. For this reason, most of my 4-7pm cocktail outings tend to happen next door at Logan Tavern and then I swing by Stoney's to close out the night because Stoney's is like the boyfriend that I always want to go home to. read more

Stoney's is a pain in the ass. My crew rolled in at 1:00am. Were seated. Then promptly told that we had to leave and wouldnt be serviced because we had a random guy in the group who didnt have his license and was being a brat. Totally understandable to kick HIM out as he was being a dick, but the whole group? Come on. I tried talking to our server who instantly walked away after telling us we had to leave, and was informed by him that other servers said I was too drunk to be served anyway (some assumption made when we walked through the door) and that he didnt have to speak to me. Moi? Too drunk to be served? Interesting since I had only had two glasses of wine all evening. Very interesting. Try talking to him again and he became irate and pitched a diva-fit. So I asked for his manager who happened to be walking up. The manager? Great. Totally sensible, reasonable individual. Thats the only reason why I'm giving Stoney's two stars instead of one. I didnt attenpt to convince the manager that we should stay. I simply informed him that he had super judgemental and rude staff and that I was extremely dissapointed and would not be coming back. Basically my point is: f*** this place. I don't like to use extremely colorful language in my postings on Yelp, but this was a really unbelieveable situation, thus I'm going to underscore my dissatisfaction through the use of said colorful language. 1 more day of GWB...YAY! read more

At Stoney's, fries come with most sandwiches and burgers. But since I've been binging on not-so-good food lately (ahem, Jumbo Slice), I couldn't bear the thought of eating a crab cake sandwich with french fries. Or pairing any of Stoney's delicious comfort food with fries. It's too much, unless I've been drinking. Then it's a combo made in heaven. Good thing Stoney's is lenient and will easily let you sub out the sides. I got a small, refreshing salad instead. Yay for greens after a carbolicious weekend! read more

A bit overhyped.. stopped in for a grilled cheese for the kids, and it was pretty standard ish. Ok, very standard ish. It wasn't bad, but not inventive or thrilling in any way. Good snack for the kids though. That said, it wasn't a super grilled cheese, so I'll have to give that a try. read more

Sorry, Venu, I can't do it. I can only give Stoney's 3.5 stars. It's not to say that I don't like the joint; I do, I really do, but I don't like it quite *that* much. Yes, they do have a great beer selection, and it's great to have an unpretentious, neighborhood bar in such a gentrified area, but, overall, Stoney's just doesn't touch me quite hard enough. I've gotten burgers there that were good, but not memorable. The service is normally great, though, as is the beer. But I don't know; it's just missing that je ne sais quoi, that *snaps fingers* ... thing. Ya know what I'm talking about? Yeah, that. Of course I'll still go, but it's not my first choice. Sorry to be so inarticulate! read more

The main morning server/bartender is rude. I had to go back a second time because they got my order wrong and when I got back it still wasn't right. The server tried to argue with me. All I wanted was for them to fix my food and they couldn't do it. The customer service is horrible. Would give zero stars if I could. read more

Yes, Kevin L. the grilled cheese is THAT good! Hands down, the best I've ever had. Grilled to perfection on thick sourdough with just the right amount of cheese, bacon, tomato and onions. It's well worth the calorie splurge! I'm training for a marathon right now, and my reward to myself the day after long runs is a Stoney's grilled cheese. I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about it during those many, many miles on the Capital Crescent Trail! Oh, and they offer a very nice Greek salad, too for the diet minded. read more

As I close in on 200 reviews, I think it only right that I am the 100th reviewer for Stoney's. I reserve the right to alter this review and I don't want to jinx it before I can confirm, but.... I think I might have found my bar. It's right near my house. It's got a good selection of beer, and decent looking people. The grilled cheese, which has been mentioned, really must be experienced. Whatever guy said that it was too greasy for bar food, must not understand the concept of bar food. The grease is proven to soak up the booze. At least that's what I tell myself on Saturday and Sunday mornings when eating my 5th MCGriddle sandwich. The cheese, bacon, onion and tomato on Texas Toast are pretty much to die for. Also, it looks like it was picked up from a neighborhood in Queens and dropped onto P St. Which is funny because its right next to Halo, but I think that's another reason this place is cool. Because it just coexists on that block. The upstairs seems a little more loungy, which is why I will stick to the downstairs. Now I just need to go have a few pints during the week and see if I can make friends with the bartender, then I will know my liver and I have found a home. read more

Food: 2/5 Service: 3/5 Cleanliness: 3/5 Decor & Style: 2/5 I went here because its near my place, but unfortunately had a bad experience. The pizza I had was undercooked and the bartender took awhile to get to me (it was not busy at the time!). Another time I went at night for drinks and the service was even more slow! Better luck next time for me... read more

Stopped in this local bar to have something to eat and watch March Madness. The food was good, but the service was terrible! The manager could have cared less about being there as she sat at a table in the back of the restaurant. The bartender is ALWAYS unfriendly, so we decided to try a table this time. The gentleman that is usually there and is very efficient wasn't there. Needless to say, the service was also terrible with the exception of the runner. I think next time we'll just pass and spend our money somewhere where our business is appreciated. read more

Kinda greasy, good food, revolving beer selection, and decent prices. Stoneys is a great neighborhood bar for those who don't want to spend $13 on a mojito next door at Halo. Their service isn't always consistently stellar, but often is. One time I forgot my sunglasses at my table and the enchanting waiter ran after me to return them. Great for an after work drink. As far as I know, they don't have happy hour specials, but their prices are cheap enough to make up for it. Kinda dead on weekends, so it's great if you're out with a whole group of friends and don't feel like going to an overcrowded bar. Also, they have the "I'm hungover and want brunch" menu almost down to a science. If I remember correctly, their bloody mary was worth the trip alone. read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE, SO-SO FOOD. Recently went to Stoney's with some coworkers. Got to Stoney's and had a large group, so we needed to move a few tables around. GOD HELP YOU if you move a table! We got yelled at by the bartender. He personally came over and chewed us out because silly us all wanted to sit together. I can appreciate wanting to keep tables together, but really there is a better way to accommodate. Like may I suggest, or I've take the liberty, etc. STAFF NEEDS BETTER TRAINING. So lunch itself was non-eventful. It a burger joint really. The burgers are not as good as a Five Guys, but they not as bad as hotel bar. The fries did stand out though. Pay the bill was interesting. The bill was presented, then the waitress disappeared. We waited and waited. Then finally I walked over to the bar where the waitress and friend(?) were eating their own lunch?! Really? Really?! You couldn't think this one out first and eat before work? The beauty of it she was eating a Sweetgreen salad from next door at the bar. So we can't move tables, but bring invoutside food is okay? Finally I had to disturb her lunch you know because we wanted to pay. To sum it up. Don't go. Please don't go. You can do better and for what they charge you. read more

Stoney's is a really fun neighborhood bar. I was in DC for New Year's weekend and hung out at Stoney's almost every night. Great atmosphere, super nice bar tenders and great music. I didn't get to eat any of the food but my friends say the grilled cheese sandwiches are to die for. read more

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I can only speak to the Super Grilled Cheese, but it is AMAZING!!! 1. Perfect size and width of bread used (grilled cheese eaters know this is crucial) 2. Already has onion and tomato on it, which is something I always have to ask to be added. 3. The bacon, yes there is bacon, is crispy and perfect! SUPER GRILLED CHEESE, I'm addicted. read more

Every morning, I wake up and crave pork nachos. That is not an exaggeration. That is all.

I give up. I find it so sad that a person (me) that lives 1 block from Stoney's never goes there. Why? Every single time I call to order food there is an excuse or a problem. They are out of this, out of that, don't serve A or B until 3:00, stop serving C, D, and Z at 12:00. Who runs this place? I have no idea how they make any money. Off of booze I guess. Just stop serving food already. Why can't a business go into this prime location that actually wants to serve people and make money. Just so everyone knows the Mac 'N Cheese isn't served until 3:00 on Saturday and Sunday's. Mon- Fri it's served starting at 12:00 until 2:26 (Rolling eyes) Never again will I bother. read more

Great place to watch some football! I stopped in here to watch the Steelers game on Sunday I didn't order any food but had plenty of drinks. There was a great crowd of diverse people and large screen TVs to watch the game on. The servers were all very friendly and the food going out looked really good. I'd like to come back and try their mac n cheese or grilled cheese sandwich. Overall this is a cool chill bar to catch a game or grab some bar grub! read more

I was on a quest to find a grilled cheese in DC that could rival the one my hometown deli makes. Since I only have a few weeks left in DC I decided I had better get myself into Stoney's since everyone touts their grilled cheese as the best in the city. I'm glad I had a friend with me because in our efforts to try to avoid the disaster that is the red line we got off at the convention center and walked to Stoney's from there. Not the nicest neighborhood I've ever been to, if I had been by myself I would've turned around and gone back to the metro. Anywho, despite dodging construction equipment and some interesting catcalls, we made it in one piece to Stoney's around 5:30. The place wasn't too busy, a few guys at the bar and a few solo diners working over their laptops at tables in the back. I thought the sandwich was pretty good but I couldn't quite figure out why I didn't like the cheese. After reading Jacyln S's review it makes more sense. I guess I missed the part on the menu where it said the sandwich was made with American cheese, which is just about my least favorite cheese out there. It gets this really weird texture when it's melted that reminds me of cheese whiz. After I let my sandwich sit for a little bit it wasn't as noticeable. I think if I had asked for cheddar or anything else instead i would have enjoyed my sandwich much more. As it is, I did like the addition of the bacon & tomatoes in the sandwich and our server was super friendly without being intrusive so I think that warrants four stars. Still doesn't beat out my hometown deli but it'll do when I'm in DC! read more

I guess Stoney's is what you get for being too impatient to wait for a table at the Commisary or Logan Tavern for Sunday brunch. We had a small dog, so had to eat outside and we were hungry! My bf said to me, "It's a bar but it's not like it's going to be much different than the other two places." In hindsight, we should've just bought eggs at Whole Foods across the street and gone home for breakfast. We ordered the meditteranean omelet and breakfast club with a bloody mary and coffee. Everything was brought out at the same time by a food runner and we didn't see our waiter (code name: Jolm) again until we were half finished, and at that time he cleared the table next to us without acknowledging our presence. I'm not sure if the vodka was THAT cheap, the bartender was THAT bad or the drink just sat at the bar THAT long before it was brought out, but I couldn't drink the Bloody Mary so I sent it back. For the record, this is probably the 2nd time in my life I've sent back a drink; I'm not a diva. When I did, the waiter literally just gave me a dirty look. He didn't apologize or offer to bring me something else and he didn't take it off the check. JUST the dirty look? thanks. I'm not going to act like a food snob, because I'm from Missouri and I was raised by a dad who loves eating in truck stops and buffet restaurants. So thankfully, I was prepared for our meals. The fries and bacon had obviously been precooked and were waiting around the kitchen for someone to come break them out. The omelet was huge, but filled with canned tomatoes, canned spinach and feta cheese crumbles that surely come in a huge bucket with plenty of preservatives to keep them around for awhile. The toast was the highlight; really good bread! I ran into our waiter as I was going in to request the check (we didn't see him again after the dirty look) and I said, "I thought you might be busy inside" when he dropped it off. [This implies that we are ready to leave.] After a few minutes more of sitting in direct sunlight, I went in to pay at the bar and realized the place was empty aside from 3 bar patrons and our waiter was nowhere in sight. The place may be fun for a young, rowdy crowd to get drunk food or nurse a hangover but I prefer Manny & Olga's jumbo slice for that. read more

I really wanted to like this place, the grilled cheese sandwich was tasty and the atmosphere was lively during my mid-snowmaggeden visit, but the serice was extremely poor. Our server was colder than the gusty blizzardy outside and barely gave us any attention. I will give this place another try, but this last visit was lacking...how difficult is it to be friendly? read more

I want to like Stoneys. But everytime I go there all I can be happy about is my grilled cheese. Recently went in with a group of colleagues and the service could not have been worse! No welcome, no smile, server seemed like we were his problem!! If he ony knew we all work in the service industry, and I am an extraordinary tipper, but sorry bro, not this time. I guess I'll try to go earlier and with a smaller group next time, to cater to Stoneys needs. Asked to speak to a manager about our god awful service and flat beers, only to be told she was working behind the bar.....hmm...ok, so I am supposed to break through crowds to get this womans attention and expect her to listen? Common, man. There has got to be better late night eats in this town. read more

The fall had arrived, and I was deep in the midst of my anti-honeymoon with DC. Having moved here just a couple months before, I had become bitterly disenchanted with the city's image-obsessed, overpriced, crime-ridden bullshit. People had raved to me about the food scene in DC, but everything I had encountered at that point had served bland, overpriced food in an atmosphere that tried desperately to come off as a "high-end lounge." Of course, there are some truly excellent restaurants in Washington, but I had found most of them to be out of my price range. I'm usually a casual diner, and had found nothing to suit my taste and wallet. And so, wandering around Logan Circle one evening with my girlfriend, I was prepared for more disappointment. The sun was setting depressingly early. We were grumpy and hungry. It was starting to look like we would end up at another mediocre spot out of necessity. Then, from down the block, we spotted a beacon of hope: An illuminated sign featuring a contented cartoon gentleman with a beer in one hand and a pizza in the other. Bingo. This was the sort of thing that we had been looking for. Inside, we found exactly what had eluded us for so long in this city: Bar food. Not Church-Key-style expensive, ironic bar food like chicken nuggets fried in duck fat or homemade tater tots, but real bar food. Mac and cheese. Pizza. Burgers. Fish and chips. Hell, I think they even have meat loaf. We enjoyed our meal there that night and have been back several times. The BLT is one of the best I've ever had - loaded with a mound of bacon that is both thick and crispy at the same time. The fries are just okay, but they're perfectly adequate. The pizza is also good, as is the BBQ. And they have pitchers. At reasonable prices. Unheard of. All in all, Stoney's is a solid joint that does exactly what it tries to do. It's an unpretentious place to grab some beer and some down-home food. The owner checked up on everything one time I was there, and he was gracious in his offer to substitute sides, mention things that weren't on the menu, etc. I'll continue to go back as long as I'm in DC. read more

By far my favorite place we have eaten at since being in DC. It's got a total dive bar feel with great food and quick service! You can tell this is a place the locals frequent read more

Stoney's feels like the quintessential no-frills bar. It has a neighborhood feel and includes large tv screens, something, personally, I could do without. Beer selection is toward the lower end of the longer side, so you're bound to find something. Decent prices, too. Not sure I'd come back, though. Nothing really draws me back there. Nonetheless, it was a good straight-up bar. read more

Last Saturday night the S.O. and I ventured into Stoney's seeking latenight comfort food. We split an order of wings and a pizza. The wings alone took Stoney's from a 3-star to a 4-star eatery in my book... Meaty and large, perfectly cooked, enveloped in a rich, delicious, tangy, just-the-right-amount-of-hot buffalo sauce, and served steaming with a generous dish brimming with cool, thick bleu cheese dressing... mmmm. I washed that deliciousness down with a cold pint of Stoney's Amber and went home in a happy food coma. I seriously love Stoney's and love that it's in my 'hood. read more

St. Patrick's Day 2011: I Hate Loud Drunks edition. I wanted a beer, I needed a beer, but I was in no mood to battle green-clad, green-beered twenty-somethings at an "Irish pub." When my friend suggested Logan Circle, I figured Stoney's would be fun without being obnoxious or overwhelming. I was right. Decent, well-priced bar food (with options for Vegetarian Friend) with a sizable tap ($5.50 pints). Beer (the McStoney's) drinkable and refreshing. Dark, but not stout-y. Quite good in terms of randomly choosing house ales from a tap. Vegetarian Friend had an IPA and commented it was a bit hoppy (even for an IPA), but she did order two, so... Server was clad in blinky shamrocks, but was responsive and cordial even though he was juggling quite a few tables, indoors and outdoors. Bar was full, but not packed, and it seemed like a great place to linger for a drink or four after work. I am wholly satisfied with my St. Patrick's Day celebration. read more

This is a nearly-perfect neighborhood bar. They've got 12 beers on tap downstairs and another 5 upstairs, including some interesting domestic microbrews from breweries like Lagunitas and Stone. They make great burgers and good wings. They've got an internet jukebox and shuffleboard upstairs. The only downsides are that the menu has ups and downs (stick with the burger) and the downstairs televisions aren't in the best spots for sports-watching (do that upstairs). Still, it's the best place in Logan Circle for a burger, a beer and to bullshit with some randoms at the bar. I stop in here before I go out and/or for one last drink on my way home. I love this place. read more

I'm so sorry i have to write this rewiew, but i have to be honest to the next customers and hopefully their behavior will correct over time. Without going into more detail. My friends and i have a horrible time here last night we enter the restaurant around 9:45 for a some drink and something to eat. Unfortunately the waiterss by the name of SHANIKA blatantly apathetic attitude sent us running out of there she was so rude and unpleasant maybe so thought because we were youngs she was getting no tips. She never look at ours eyes. At One moment my Girlfriend asked her if she was having a bad night no answer either . One round of drink no tips and we walk to DuPont circle. Serious changes must be made before we will ever consider giving it another change i feel so sad because i really want to like this place. read more

As a neighborhood bar, Stoney's can't be beat. The friendly, capri-sporting staff serves reasonably-priced beer with a smile and just the right level of attentiveness (neither hovering, nor ignoring). Small enough to feel cozy, but large enough to accommodate a group of 5 or 6, Stoney's is a great alternative to the pricier Logan Tavern. So, if you're looking for a reliable, no-frills local bar with above-average onion rings and an eye-candilicious staff, this is the place for you. (If, however, you're searching for a great new brunch spot, you might want to avoid Stoney's; their weekend-only food is somewhat uninspired). read more

I've never had a beer at Stoney's (but had good irish coffee) .... kind of weird, since they have good beers and I quite like me some beers. I've only been there for brunch and ate the same thing both times because it was that wonderful - french toast like WHOA! This is a huge helping, with plenty for leftovers. Hubs got his own order last time, so our leftovers combined to a whole serving. The next morning, I showed that toast what was up - stuffed it with with a cream cheese / sugar / walnuts mix and fried it right up. yummmmm In my mind, few things beat watching football on Saturday afternoon while eating french toast. Nevertheless, next time (and there WILL be next times), I want to get the eye-opener pizza. Maybe I'll even get a beer. read more

I disagree with the general community on this one. Greasy bar food - and extremely limited veggie options (no veggie burgers available at all here) save for the grilled cheese sandwich. Also? Their service is slow. Like, really really - I'm hungry, is my food ready yet? - slooooow. I think I'd rather get takeout from whole foods across the street. It may cost more, but my cholesterol will thank me later. read more

So imagine a sports bar, with TVs playing the mid day golf tournament, laid-back but acceptable service, and a wide array of sandwiches, salads, and burgers that are all reasonably good, but nothing jumps out and says, WOW! That's pretty much my take on Stoney's. In fact, a couple weeks later and it's difficult to differentiate it from the bar food at who knows how many OTHER little pubs I've been to. DC is a vast place. Must be more interesting places for lunch than this! read more

Everything you've heard is true: decent beer selection, decent prices, decent food. The grilled cheese is very safe, but very good. I can also vouch for the pizza. The ambiance is pretty standard for a sports/neighborhood bar, nothing to get excited about. Bottom line: If you live in the area, definitely put it on your list for the next time you're trying to think of a place to bum over to. read more