Appetizers have been fairly priced for how satisfying it was since I started coming here (12*10*25 ) Bartenders got their pours down and service has been amazing as well. Fast security line and easy entrance, the karaoke experience hasn't been the same unfortunately since recently. read more

While visiting the Bethesda area, we stopped into Tommy Joe's on a Sunday night. Be prepared to walk up two flights of stairs, but once inside, it's a fun neighborhood sports bar with solid bar-style food and a welcoming atmosphere. We sat at the bar and had great service and conversation with Brandon, the bartender. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with waffle fries, and the person with me had the Reuben with tater tots. The Reuben was perfectly proportioned to the bread, and we were both very happy with our meals. The crab cake was the standout for me, not overcooked, not dry, and seasoned perfectly. I highly recommend it! One thing I learned quickly in Maryland is that Old Bay seasoning goes on just about everything. I do like Old Bay, but for me it's best when cooked into seafood rather than added afterward, as it can be a little salty. Overall, a great casual spot with friendly service, good food, and a lively atmosphere. read more

Note: This review was deleted on Google, either by Google or by Tommy Joe's. I am posting it here because I must bring awareness to my experience. The disrepect and lack of understanding from customers, staff, and management towards our group--a group of minority-background students--was frustrating and unacceptable. In short, we were harassed by two other guests, racially and sexually. However, easily more upsetting was management's handling of the situation. We had expressed to the bartender our concerns, and he brushed it off, saying he couldn't do anything but would get the manager at his convenience. Unfortunately, the harassers were never removed from the premises. After they left (on their own after half an hour and disrespecting our group as laid out above), we confronted the manager again, upset that he didn't have them removed like we asked. We tried our best to convey the urgency and seriousness of the harassment, but he got in our faces and yelled that we had too much to drink. We each had one drink. He said he would kick us out. This was extremely infuriating. You said you didn't have the power to remove the racist and creepy men who threatened us but now you can remove us right away for being upset about it? Bullshit. We later talked to the manager, Duffy, about our experience. I cannot stress this enough, both him and the bartender fail to understand the experience and emotion of being the victim of harassment, either as a minority or as a woman. Both the fear it brings you and the anger you feel inside. I could not believe it when he, as a white man, said "yea i've faced racism too", and that we need to stop being so upset. You cannot speak for our, a minority, experiences. You cannot tell us not to be angry when facing the type of disrespect we just experienced. You say we were aggressive but you fail to understand we were upset and expressing our anger at the situation in which we were genuinely prejudiced against. You also accused a young woman for being agressive when she had to stand her ground to ask for help when she was being harassed by other men on the premises. When i expressed that it is the bartender's (and all of staff!) job to keep customers safe, he said "no its not his job. His job is to make drinks". This to me is extremely poor management. Yes his definition is to produce drinks. But as an employee of a public establishment serving guests of all kinds, there needs to be a standard upheld from ALL levels. What kind of establishment dismisses the safety of their customers? The security lead, Keith, ensured us that if there was a problem, we should notify him on the first floor. This was a very kind gesture, but also begs the question: why didn't the bartender point us to security or call them? Clearly, that would have been more effective than doing nothing. Not only was our group harassed unjustly by two guests, we were treated unfairly by the staff, who did nothing to remove the harassers and instead dismissed our pleas for help. It is their responsibility to keep customers safe from harassment!!! This is absolutely insane, and I hope the owners and management read this and UNDERSTANDS THE REASON FOR OUR COMPLAINTS AND ENSURES THIS CANNOT HAPPEN AGAIN, TO ANYONE. read more

STAW AWAY FROM HERE: The food and drinks is OVER PRICED especially at night they like to slide in up charges, pay attention to your tab! $15-17 for a drink is out if control given the type of smelly poor establishment this is. There are a lot on young 20 yr old's that like to go in here and start chaos. MANAGEMENT IS A TOTAL JOKE- ESPECIALLY DUFFY. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else, there are other nicer bars in the area for the price point! read more

Avoid this place at all costs. The staff here actively protects dangerous patrons and turns on their victims. I have also heard they have been removing reviews from their platforms describing this experience to save face. Recently, our group was targeted by an aggressive individual being racist and sexually harassing multiple women. We brought the safety threat directly to the bartender, who was incredibly dismissive and flat out refused to get security involved. When we demanded accountability, the manager, Duffy, and an older male bartender completely lost their tempers. The manager and bartender committed a severe liability by executing an intent to frighten against a small Asian female patron, getting directly in her face to intimidate her while she was visibly overwhelmed. They were power-tripping and shouting that she couldn't talk to them like that. They also threatened to kick the group out and accused them of overdrinking when in fact they were sober. Deeply unprofessional, fragile management. Never bringing a group here again. Tommy Joe's will be blacklisted from our corporation for all social events. read more

Had a horrible experience here. Brought up to management and staff that another customer was harassing us. Instead of taking care of it, they continue to diminish the situation and then also make offensive comments towards us and refuse to handle the situation. The bartender called me aggressive and that I had too much to drink (less than half a beer btw) just because he can't handle a woman standing her ground and asking for protection from someone harassing them. The manager (I think his name was Duffy) handled it horribly and instantly got aggressive and said "how dare YOU give me demands" when I only asked for an apology from the bartender. It is pathetic that grown men in management are so delicate that they feel the need to physically intimidate a woman a foot shorter than them because they can't handle criticism and a woman speaking back to them. Weak and embarrassing manager and bartender, failed to address racism and sexual harassment in their establishment. If you want to watch two grown men have an absolute emotional meltdown because their fragile little egos were bruised this is the spot. read more

Management needs to deal with this bouncer. This bouncer was super aggressive and made arguably racist comments to our group. Due to his actions and behavior, Tommy Joe's lost 20 customers who will never be back. read more

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Absolutely awful. The bouncer was a complete dick. They need to take care of this and fire him. I've seen that other people have also had issues with him making racist and offensive comments. He is aggressive and so rude. Terrible customer service. Do not recommend coming here for a good time... read more

Brandon is hands down one of the best bartenders I've experienced at Tommy Joes From the moment you walk up to the bar, he makes you feel welcome like you've been coming there for years. His energy is upbeat, professional, and genuine -- the kind of presence that elevates the entire atmosphere. Not only does he make fantastic drinks (seriously, perfectly balanced every time), but he's also incredibly attentive. Even when the bar is packed, Brandon stays calm, organized, and on top of everything. You never feel overlooked. He checks in, remembers what you're drinking, and makes great recommendations if you're in the mood to try something new. What really stands out is his personality. He knows how to read the room -- whether you're there to celebrate, unwind after work, or just enjoy the vibe, he meets you there. He's friendly without being overbearing and professional without being distant. That balance is rare. If you're heading to Tommy Joe's, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at Brandon's bar. He's a big reason people keep coming back. read more

Tommy Joe's - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Food and service was very good. I happen to be there when they had a live band which was very nice as well. I had the rockfish sandwich with fries. The only thing I'll say is I wish they had put some mayo or some sort of dressing on it as it was kind of bland read more

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Overpriced drinks, bad smell in the bar , and there's always chaos that ensues there. The dj setup is ok, but I've never really enjoyed a night here. read more

Really disappointed in the new karaoke group that's replaced Dj Rich. Atmosphere and vibes are completely off. New dj just likes to sing with her friends and they've cancelled a lot. Miss dj rich a lot, really hope they bring him back. read more

The food here is solid! Bar food done very well. Great service and friendly bartenders. I've been coming here for decades!!! read more

Tommy Joe's - Teryaki & Old Bay wings - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Great dive bar with live music and surprisingly decent food - get the pretzel sticks! We enjoyed the live band performance on Friday night and there was no cover charge. The pretzel sticks were pipping hot and tasty with housemate beer cheese and honey mustard that I requested. Hubby got the chicken tenders that came with waffle fries (the waffle fries were tepid and brittle). There's an outdoor smoking area connected to the bar with a lingering smoke smell inside the bar. Whiskey and Ginger beer drink was standard. The DJ played a bunch of 80's and 90's hits with people in their 40's and 50's dancing the night away! There's also a pool table. While the vibe didn't quite fit us, we had a good time and a fun night out. read more

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Tommy Joe's was a nice place to grab something to eat middle of the week early evening. Handful of regulars were at the bar engaged with each other and bartender. Bartender took my order and server brought it out soon after. Food was good and the burger was juicy with melted cheese just the way I ordered it. Tommy Joe's seems like a local bar with basic good food that is not overpriced. I'll stop again for food or quick drink when in the neighborhood. read more

Tommy Joe's - Double cheeseburger w/tots...delicious burger. - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I don't like the new karaoke company that took over DJ Rich!!! Please bring him back. I can tell they have lost customers too! The energy has been different, I think it would mean a lot to the loyal customers if they brought back a Wednesday favorite! read more

REVIEW FOR GOING OUT PURPOSES - I have not ate here it's not bad, can be very lively, can be v chill, ya neva know. Have had good memories there for sure. Bartenders get to know you after a while Drinks are fair for Bethesda Plus they have rooftop and an elevator so it is accesible read more

I stopped by for cocktails. I wasn't disappointed by the quality of the drinks or discount of happy hour. I wasn't disappointed hurt that burgers were only available as beef. It's 2024 (.99) and we know that diversified dietary needs should be expected. My cocktails were great. Here's to more options in 2025 because I'm very much into the ambiance. read more

Exceptionally great Bartender and I really appreciated the wings deal (12 for $12). They also have karaoke night if that's your thing. Great atmosphere for a sports bar. read more

Nice place. Has a good vibe. The staff was amazing. Didn't get any food but the drinks were cold and well proportioned.

Ordered through DoorDash to my hotel which was close by. My food was ready right on time, and delivered to me shortly after. I got the California chicken sandwich I think it was called, and it was really good. The tater tots were crispy and delicious, even being ordered to go and delivered. I really enjoyed their homemade ranch, but I can't speak to the ambience of the restaurant since I dined in the hotel. It looks like it's a local bar and grill, which would be someplace I would enjoy dining in on a different visit. read more

Excellent hamburger and good old PBRs. I don't ask for much, but I had a great time and hopefully I'll make my way down here again!

If you are coming to this place YOU MUST ask for your drinks made by JUAN!!! He's the best!! Margaritas 100/10 read more

Tommy Joe's - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Fun place and meeting place Great bar with generous pours of beer and wine Nice food Prices for food and drink VERY affordable! read more

I was refused service and entry because I have a service Dog. I am a disabled combat wounded Veteran and spent 10 years as a fire fighter. I have a service dog due to injuries sustained in both jobs. i can go rush into a burning building or getting my ass blown up for "American Freedom" but i cant go eat a burger with a friend because I have a service animal? what kind of freedom is this? read more

Tommy Joes is the bar you go to when you want a nice casual vibe. The staff is friendly, the drinks are delicious and on Monday nights there's live music I think 7-1030p. Tommy Joe is also the name of one of the bartenders there and he's great! read more

A fun place to grab a bite or a drink after work with some friends. The food is pretty good and they have a nice drink menu. (B)

Zero Stars directed towards "Duffy" the bartender. Long day at work that was supposed to end by enjoying a Coworker's Wednesday night bday party at Tommy Joes (karaoke night). My night ended when Duffy kicked me out for not having sleeves!?!? What? Btw this is a gender specific rule that only applies to men. Duffy didn't even ask how I identified. So, unless you LOVE sexist rules that make no sense, by all means, enjoying yourself! Fack you Duffy (middle finger emoji). - Chad read more

This place has severely gone down hill. I suppose that what the management gets for hiring rude and obnoxious low-brow waitresses and bartenders. This place is not what it once was and I will never recommend this place again for an outing with my friends. It's a shame but there's currently much better places than tommy joes to go to in Bethesda today. Please save yourself the bad experience and go to anywhere else than this place. All of this should've been evident to the staff there by the lack of people who show up anymore but I guess they're blind to this fact. PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE read more

Casual spot with a rooftop bar area! My gfs and I came here yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Luckily there was a table available for us, since there were a good amount of people already there. Tables were far apart and all staff wore masks. It took over 20 mins before a server came over to our table, that is terrible! I saw the servers attending to other tables and did not even look in our direction when we tried flagging their attention. Food was okay (and came out fairly quick)--we ordered the chicken caesar salad, tater tots and crab bites. The drinks are generous with a good amount of liquor. There was a happy hour special for $5 rail drinks! read more

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The Best Mojitos! The best place to be when it's raining outside and there's college football all day. Great bartenders! Juan, Tommy, Duffy and Brandon are the best! read more

Tommy Joe's - The Best Mojitos! - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Great service and great food, the waiter and bartender were super friendly. Lovely place! read more

Tommy Joe's - Great food and great service! The bartender was super helpful with our group and the waiter was quick. - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Only visited once from 12am-close and hung out on the second floor. It rained, but I'm sure the cute little tiki bar on the patio would be an awesome hangout spot in nice weather. Very crowded, decent music, bartenders are very speedy. I had a great time! read more

Cool sports bar. Bartenders are friendly. Food good and cheap. Nice specials, look em up

Great place! Variety ! Good vibes! Unmatchable service! Servers and specially our bartender Juan .... The best !

This BOW my friends and I decided to get out on the town with many of the other MoCo natives that returned for Thanksgiving week. NITM to make the trek to DC, we settled on bar hopping in Bethesda. Tommy joes is one of the only popping establishments in the area and holds the monopoly on the festivity. We were very alarmed by the volume of individuals at the bar and were slightly off put by some of the bouncers of the bar. The bars were WAY too overcrowded and we felt like sardines. The floors were reminiscent of a frat basement. Don't get us started on the state of the women's bathroom. Not sure why the whole floor was saturated in a mysterious liquid. Are people urinating on the floor?? If so, that needs to be addressed. There was also no toilet paper to be found. The rooftop area was a little more quaint until we were bombarded by some of the other patrons smoking large cigars and some rude security guards that were taking their job way too seriously. We suggest Tommy joes do a better job preparing for BOW next year or else we will return to DC for our celebrations. read more

Bartender gave himself a hundred dollars tip on my sisters check by adding a 1 before the real tip. Im shook!

Did a great job hosting our group on the top deck. Drinks and food came quickly. Would recommend.

I came here during the day time with couple buddies. They have half off burgers on Mondays and the burgers are actually pretty good! The service was decent. The bartender was the only one serving all things consisted she did a good job. The place was empty it was around 2pm. We also got the nachos which weren't that great. The jalapeño poppers were delicious and the wings were a little dry. Overall decent experience and not a large bill read more

Tommy Joe's - Nachos, $Bacon Jalapeno,12 Wings - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Okay, I've now been here twice. I've heard it was a different bar before but I know nothing about that. The first time I came was for my ex-boyfriends 30th birthday. We picked this place because it was local, there's a parking garage nearby, there's no cover and it's large enough to accommodate 50 plus people. It was a crazy night indeed. Drinks were flowing, music was bumping with the DJ they had and everyone was having an amazing time. He died. The end. A year later, I came again last night with some coworkers after we had our holiday dinner at Silver not too far away. We purposely came a little early so we could still sit at the tables on the 2nd floor. The DJ did start setting up around 10:30pm but I was out by 11pm. Our waitress was meh. She genuinely seemed disinterested in serving us. She wasn't rude to me by any means but she seemed like she was super annoyed and did not want to be dealing with us. I only ordered water lol All of my coworkers said the drinks were okay nothing special. They were a little buzzed though. We ended up ordering 2 baskets of waffle fries and now these were on point! They were piping hot and so delicious. Maybe I was just really hungry? The music was very repetitive. It felt like they were playing the same thing over and over again. What are you gonna do, right? There's 3 levels to this establishment. The first floor, expect to be ID'ed. 2nd is where everyone pretty much hangs out and the DJ is and the 3rd floor is the roof top. This was closed due to the rain but I've been on it before and it's a nice addition to have especially during the warmer days. I would like to actually try Tommy Joe's food one day as I really liked their fries lol I will also definitely be back on a Friday or Saturday night once the DJ has already gotten his life together. read more

Tommy Joe's - Just tryna fit into one photo! Lol - American Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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