The Game Sports Pub

Popped in here with friends to watch football and grab dinner. It's a narrow space under Tiki on 18th with TVs covering almost every wall. We were all pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was, since we were just expecting standard sports bar fare! We shared four items: lumpiang Shanghai, mumbo salmon lettuce rolls, spicy pork sisig, and the jojo pansit. Everything was incredible. I loved how crispy the lumpiang was and the mango chili dipping sauce was great. The sauce on the lettuce rolls was SO good. We wanted to get the beef pares but they were out, so hope to try that again in the future. I'm glad I didn't know it was associated with Tiki on 18th before because I would have missed out on some delicious food. I stopped going to Tiki on 18th because they are predatory with the 20% included gratuity, by only showing you a final total on the card reader and automatically prompting for additional 20% tip.All that to say, I'll make an exception for The Game because the waitress reminded us about the included 20% which I appreciated and the service was excellent.

Ooooh, Friday night karaoke!!! This was my first time at this spot -- I was with some friends and we just knew we had to sing. The bar is in the basement, is fairly long and narrow, and the karaoke setup was pretty cool. The host just had the songs going back to back, which really saved on time and was cool. It was helpful we could see the queue on Karafun as well! I didn't realize this was the same spot that has Filipino food -- it was too late for the kitchen, but I'll have to keep that in mind for next time. Perhaps I'll come extra early for karaoke to eat some. The vibe of the people, the vibe of the staff, the vibe of the karaoke host... I gotta say I really enjoyed the place! I'm eager to return.

When is the last time you had Filipino food? Been a minute (a long while), or never? Bet, I got the spot for you!! So @rotipizza AND @tastetheblessings came through on this super fun, dope review!! Check their pages out! LET'S GO!!.Where we are: @thegamesportspub.Location Reviewed:2411 18th St., N.W. Washington D.C..Menu Includes:Chicken Skins, Cheese Stix, Tofu Fries, Pinoy BBQ Chicken Sliders, Wings, Burgers, Craft Toast, Spam Sliders, Beef Tapa Skewers, Lumpiang Shanghai Spring Rolls, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, & MUCH MORE!!.Items Reviewed:Their Greek Freak (with roasted-garlic olive tapenade, celery sticks, & crostini $9). LIKE THAT!! Surprisingly tasty!! Buttery bread, & a garlicky smooth tapenade!!Their Pinoy BBQ Chicken Sliders (with BBQ-glazed chicken thigh, atchara, spicy yum yum, & greens on Hawaiian rolls $12). STAMP!! Perfectly seasoned, meaty, flavorful, & mildly spicy!!Their Sierra Mango Mocktail (with mango, lemonade, & lemon lime soda $5). STAMP!! I had 2!! Nuff said!!Their Hat Trick Platter (with Pinoy BBQ chicken fingers, cheese stix, spicy mumbo tofu, Jufran aioli, & ranch $20).Their Chicken Fingers...LIKE THAT!! Saucy, tender deliciousness!!Their Mumbo Tofu...LIKE THAT!! I'm no stranger to fried tofu, so theirs with that mumbo...YES!! Acquired taste for sure!!Their Cheese Stix...STAMP!! A mozzarella cheddar blend...FRIED as egg rolls?? WINNING!!Their The Jokic On You Burger (with Creekstone beef, crispy chicken skins, purple slaw, & chicken liver aioli on a sesame bun, served with fries $17).The Skins...STAMP!! Crispy, a tad bit oily, flavorful greasy though, scrumptious!!The Burger...LIKE THAT!! A nice hearty beef that all the toppings seem to infuse in!!Their Summer League Toast (with herb-garlic butter grilled corn, grape tomatoes, & mozzarella on ciabatta $9). DELICIOUS!! Thick, & tasty!!Their Kai-So Toast *See Roti Pizza's page for the rating*Their Sell Your Soul To The Blue Devil Burger *See Taste The Blessings for the rating*.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking: ROUGH.. Recommendations: The Sliders, Jokic burger, Cheese sticks, & Mocktail..Music: YouTube-What Band Fade Away5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS1 Star=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews

Usually pretty good, but today was a miss. The burgers were overcooked, and the staff seemed pretty distracted

I was craving for your typical non-bar food. And since I'm Filipino, I'm going to be bias...I was so ecstatic to find this hidden gem. Food is authentic, and when was the last time you saw Lumpia instead of fries? Truly food was exceptionally awesome!!!! Thank you for being you and not succumb to the stereotypes.

It's a sports bar, but they've got some delicious food. If you're nice they'll even let you order from this menu at Tiki on 18th (the upstairs bar). Span and Cheese Fries - I didn't know I needed this in my life, but I loved it. They didn't skimp on the cheese. Game Day Nachos - Super loaded and delicious. The pork belly was a delicious fatty addition to the crispy chips. The Sixth Man - Crispy and delicious sandwich. The sriracha yum yum sauce added a great kick.

Happy two-year anniversary to The Game! This place makes me beam with Filipino pride - I have been a few times to both the pub and the Tiki bar. The outdoor dining stands out, yet fits perfectly in, among 18th Street with its hanging lights and blasting music.Favorite food: Sisig (for pork + spicy lovers, but they even have a vegan), beef pares (braised beef in broth), pancit (stir-fry noodles), and ginataang hipon (shrimp with butternut squash served in coconut milk). Wow, I usually don't enjoy restaurant pancit but I really liked what they prepared. If you've never had lumpia before, everyone needs to try it. You probably can't go wrong with whatever Filipino food you choose on the menu. Desserts rotate but they usually have halo-halo, which is shaved ice with coconut, leche flan, ube ice cream, and other toppings that you mix together. Favorite drinks: Get a Tiki cocktail! I like the Jungle Bird (rum based), and for the winter, Cocoa Coco Loco (boozy hot chocolate). They also switch up the menu quite a bit, with specials on the weekend, so there's more than enough reasons to return.I took my parents here and they're usually hard to please at restaurants, not to mention their own cuisine, and they really enjoyed the food here! Plus, the service was excellent. Jojo treated us well. My mom even requested Filipino ginger tea (salabat), which is not on the menu but he went ahead and had it made for her. Ang galing!

They have the best sisig in DC! I've never dined in the place. I've only picked up food or got it delivered.

You wouldn't think it from the name of the joint, but The Game Sports Pub is a Filipino restaurant that serves tropical-themed cocktails. Yum! The name kind of sounds like it'd be a random dive where you might find lots of flat screens and a fatty beer selection. However, I don't remember seeing any TV screens in the main area where the bar is and the beer selection isn't that big (but still good!).The food is delicious! If you're not Filipino, you probably won't be familiar with most of the menu, but I recommend being adventurous and trying something new! Most Filipino food doesn't require an acquired taste.Food I ate:1) Spicy Sisig - grilled pig ears, crispy pork belly, chicken liver aioli, soy seasoning, labuyo pepper, added egg and garlic fried rice2) Lumpiang Shanghai - pork and mushroom spring rolls with mango chili vinegarCocktail I drank:Nitro Trinidad Sour - Angostura Bitters, Whiskey, Orgeat, LemonI recommend all of the above! I can't wait to come back to try their other menu items like their halo-halo. I'm a Filipino dude whose eaten at many Filipino joints so I think you can trust me when I say that this is a great spot to grab Filipino cuisine whether it's your 1st or 1500th time grabbing some.

Food is solid, drinks are fun and well made. Good vibe for sports fans. Lucky enough to watch team USA win gold and the commanders beat the cowboys and the energy was great. Service was good.