

Johnny Rockets & Hurricane Wings is an All-American restaurant that serves up an entertaining experience in a retro diner atmosphere. Stop by to enjoy burgers made with 100% fresh, never frozen certified angus beef, real ice cream milkshakes, fries, fun for all, and Hurricane Wing’s award-winning chicken wings. Located across from the lobby in the Holiday Inn Hotel.
Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1501 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 349-3030
Website: https://locations.johnnyrockets.com/ll/US/DC/Washington/1501-Rhode-Island-Ave-NW
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Reviews
On my final night in DC I decided I’d try another local chain that my state does not have, Johnny Rockets, well at least anymore. A kind of American dinner that goes for that retro feel of milkshakes and the American dream, but those prices don’t exactly scream it.
Went with an order of the grilled cheese, crispy chicken salad, onion rings and a couple milkshakes. (vanilla and strawberry banana) Coming to a bit of $41, yikes. On top of that something went wrong with their ordering system and the order would not transmit to the kitchen, so I had to wait around for close to 15 minutes while they worked on fixing this. (could they not have just walked to the kitchen with my order on paper?)
Eventually the manager on duty worked through the register to address it and I had my meal in minutes afterwards, of course being delayed as it was I was in a hurry to get back to my hotel to eat. Turns out I should have check the salad as it was missing my choice of dressing, whoops.
When I did eventually dig into the meal I found the grilled cheese to be perfect, with crunchy toasted bread and a creamy cheesy center of pepper jack. The onions rings were also impressive, there were so many of them and they were crunchy and packed with fried onion flavor. Now that salad was, pretty disappointing. Firstly it had no dressing, so I had to scrounge up some from my hotel. Then on top of that, the chicken was cold and the greens were not crispy at all. Had a few bites before I ended dup tossing the lot of it, very sad. To make up for it the shakes were as expected, delicious. Sweet, creamy, and the strawberry banana had a lovely fruity twist.
Overall I guess this actually matches the current American dream pretty perfectly, you sit around waiting for something you want, eventually get it, but then find out there was something wrong far too late.
The only reason I gave this 3 stars is because I ordered one egg (the $3.99 side) and then I was charged for the main egg menu item that was $8.29, which totaled up my receipt to more than $20.
Food: check out Ben chili bowl for that chili hotdog lol
I am a big fan of their French Toast. It comes with either Eggs or Sausage, but for me they added Crispy potatoes instead. Tasty and consistent, it wasn’t difficult to start the day’s meals here.
Definitely recommend, especially given the high hotel prices in their restaurants.
One morning while walking to a breakfast spot, I happened to pass by Johnny Rockets. I noticed their breakfast buffet sign and thought, “Why not give it a try?” I’m so grateful I did. Not only was the food great, but the service was truly exceptional.
We’ve now been coming back every morning for breakfast, all because of Gigi. From the first day, she took my daughter’s allergy seriously, asking the kitchen to prepare fresh eggs separately to avoid any cross-contamination. The next morning, before I could even sit down, she had already placed our egg order and brought my drink to the table. Every day since, she’s gone above and beyond, remembering us, anticipating our needs, and making us feel like family.
In a city where people are often rushing by with headphones in or focused on their own agendas, Ms. Gigi has been a breath of fresh air—kind, attentive, and full of warmth. I also want to shout out her coworker (I wish I had caught his name!)—a fellow kind soul who always takes a moment to interact with my daughter, offer directions, and ensure every guest is taken care of with genuine care.
We still have two more weeks in D.C., and I plan to come back here for breakfast as often as I possibly can. It’s rare to find a place and people who make you feel this seen and cared for.