Makers Union

American restaurant · Pentagon City

Makers Union

American restaurant · Pentagon City

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1450 S Eads St Suite 65, Arlington, VA 22202

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Great food, patio seating, and themed events like Mardi Gras  

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1450 S Eads St Suite 65, Arlington, VA 22202 Get directions

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+1 703 419 3504
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Best Galentine’s Day Parties at Restaurants and Bars Across D.C. | Eater DC

"If you and your best friends are still obsessed with Wicked, embrace your inner Broadway fan at Makers Union’s “Wickedly Good Galentine’s Day” celebration. Sip on fun themed drinks, like the pink-rimmed tequila-based Proper Ploys When You Talk To Boys, while listening to tracks from the movie, original Broadway favorites, and even mashups. More information and reservations available here." - Vinciane Ngomsi

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D.C.’s Best Holiday Pop-Ups | Eater DC

"From floor to ceiling, Blitzen Bar is lit up with holiday magic and merry decor. Choose from an impressive 12 holiday cocktails including “Frosty’s Merry Margarita” (Hornitos Plata tequila, triple sec, white cranberry juice, lime, and cream of coconut) and the “Candy Cane Colada” (Cruzan light rum, peppermint schnapps, pineapple juice, coco real syrup, grenadine, and crushed peppermint)." - Vinciane Ngomsi

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Where to Splurge on Seafood Towers in D.C. | Eater DC

"Thompson Hospitality’s DMV-wide American tavern, with locations at the Wharf, Reston, Arlington, and Cathedral Heights, cutely calls its seafood platter a “sea-cuterie” board. The underwater spread features a half-pound poached lobster tail, local oysters, jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump cocktail, warm butter, cocktail sauce, and champagne mignonette, all served on ice for a cool $90." - Claudia Rosenbaum

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18 Winter-Ready Cocktails to Try Right Now in D.C. | Eater DC

"Both of the Makers Union’s Reston and Wharf locations are holding a “Blitzen Bar!” pop-up until Christmas, featuring a wide variety of holiday-themed cocktails. Their “Old Man’s Leg Lamp” serves two guests, made with spiced rum, orgeat, raspberry, mint, ginger and lemon. Feeling indecisive? Pick an envelope at random to see whether you’ll get a “Naughty or Nice” cocktail. If you’re nice, your drink comes with vodka, melon liqueur, shimmer dust and cranberries. Those on the naughty list get to sip on tequila, activated charcoal, triple sec, and lime." - Vinciane Ngomsi

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18 Winter-Ready Cocktails to Try Right Now in D.C. | Eater DC

"Both of the Makers Union’s Reston and Wharf locations are holding a “Blitzen Bar!” pop-up until Christmas, featuring a wide variety of holiday-themed cocktails. Their “Old Man’s Leg Lamp” serves two guests, made with spiced rum, orgeat, raspberry, mint, ginger and lemon. Feeling indecisive? Pick an envelope at random to see whether you’ll get a “Naughty or Nice” cocktail. If you’re nice, your drink comes with vodka, melon liqueur, shimmer dust and cranberries. Those on the naughty list get to sip on tequila, activated charcoal, triple sec, and lime." - Kalina Newman

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Adriane Lanier

Google
I live nearby and had been eyeing this place for a while. Decided to pop in for happy hour and was not disappointed! The only thing that annoyed me was finding parking lol. Uber if you can. Very fun atmosphere and playlist. Sydney was our waiter and she was AMAZING. She gave great recommendations and is also hilarious lol and attentive. We had the naked chargrilled and Phoenix rub wings with the bang bang shrimp and parm garlic butter fries. Everything was a HIT. Highly recommend this place and I look forward to exploring more of the menu!

Tai Perkins

Google
Went to Makers for dinner. The menu looked great. We ordered the grilled old bay wings, which were delicious. The fish and chips were very good, but the rib was overcooked. Our waitress was nice and attentive even though she had quite a few tables to attend. The restaurant has an open kitchen concept, but unfortunately, the smoke inside and outside the restaurant is awful. The smoke was so bad that it started to hurt our throat and eyes, and it also made it very hot inside. They really need to invest in better ventilation. It is also extremely loud, even with the doors open. The design of the restaurant makes it hard to enjoy a meal.

Lindsay McManus

Google
This is our local spot where the food, service, and drinks are always amazing. I want to give a special shoutout though to when they do focused events, like Mardi Gras. There’s always decor and a special menu for themed / culturally on-point food and drinks. Was lucky enough to live in NOLA for a bit and I miss it most during Mardi Gras (not the Bourbon St stuff but the commaraderie and elevated spirits). Makers Union did such an amazing job this year! The menu with jambalaya, shrimp andouille, and a po’ boy sandwich, as well as hurricanes *almost* as good as Pat’s (would be sacrilege to say as good as) made me miss N’leans a whole lot less. It wasn’t about the drinking it was about the culture and I’m so appreciative of that. Highly recommend if you’re in town visiting, a local, or want to have some themed fun. If you’re lucky you’ll get Ms. Katrina as a waitress, who’s the absolute best and will always take care of you! (Singer in pics is Ryan Paladino, very talented local guitarist/musician). 3/17 Addition - 5 stars AND 5 shamrocks (credit to my wife for that one). Sat at the bar, incredible service and drinks thanks to Martine. Also love that the volume of the live music and stereo is the right volume so you can enjoy it but also have a conversation without raising your voice. A+ St. Patrick’s Day celebration!!!!

HB 346

Google
April 2025, after a trip to Pentagon City, we stopped for a quick meal at one of the local pubs, "Makers Union." I was pleasantly surprised about the excellent tasting food and its quality (best fish I had all year). The bartender/server also recommended the perfect drink, "Life After Death." Another thing, this restaurant opens up the buildings farside, which brings out more street & city life to the pub when the weather permits. 4 stars.

Tim Busekrus

Google
Really delicious food! Came here for brunch yesterday and had a great experience. We sat outside since I had my dog with me, and this area is like a wind tunnel so wouldn’t recommend sitting outside til it warms up a bit more. Food was delicious, service was great, and it was a beautiful part of Crystal City. Very developed area.

Brandon Crawford

Google
Neija ( i dont know how to spell her name ) and Erika were absolutely amazing! Neija made sure my drink was never empty and made amazing shooters for my wife and I. Erica made wonderful drinks and made us feel at home. These ladies are PROFESSIONALS ! My wife and I had the poke bowl, bread pudding, Brussel sprouts, mac and cheese, and Nashville tenders, and they were ALL AMAZING! the atmosphere was giving off very cool vibes and very clean. I loved the open kitchen concept. You can see the cooks preparing food and smell all the wonderful things being made. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place for just a couple wanting a drink to a 30 top wanting apps, drinks, and entrees The bad, lol, and it's not even that serious, but it's a touch warm in there, but again, it was packed, and the bathrooms were pretty dirty .. but again, very busy. We will be back again very soon!

Lori Burdick

Google
In from out of state and googled nearbys. Fish and chips, Thai she soup and shrimp alfredo are all top notch! Plan on sitting in bar as they don't take walk ins for table service. Bartender ran our card for more than we signed the receipt for (which we didn't know until we got the notification from the credit card company while still sitting there). When questioned, he couldn't explain why. Manager says we will be refunded (which takes a few days from now) but it leaves us suspicious of what goes on there and whether or not we caught him trying to scam us. Wondering if anyone has had this as well and maybe didn't catch it. Left a bad taste in our mouth honestly. Will wait and see if refund comes. **UPDATE** the refund did come but TBH, we are still skeptical of the whole interaction and are concerned there are others out there with a similar experience. Thanks to the manager for the response back...we will return if we're ever back east again.

Molly K

Google
Erika and Nyga were absolutely wonderful! My husband and I sat at the bar and always had a full drink and cold water. I did not get a picture of our entrees but they were so delicious. I ordered the ahi tuna poke bowl, and my husband got the signature Mac n cheese and the Nashville tenders. For our app we got the Brussel Sprouts. I loved them, but my husband wasn't a huge fan of the mint in the dish. All in all, I give the restaurant and bar a 10/10!
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ikorchid

Yelp
While exploring the city with my family, we made a reservation at this restaurant. I'm always up for some fish and chips and was delighted to see that it was on their menu! I decided to go ahead and get it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed and it didn't taste as good as I thought it would. However, the service was pretty decent and I really liked the atmosphere of the place.
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Reana K.

Yelp
I came into town to see my older brother with the family. He picked this restaurant for us to meet at and said he's heard decent things about the place. It had a lot of space to accommodate for a lot of people and also family oriented. Their lunch menu had a variety of food for us to pick from. I haven't had a grilled chicken sandwich in a while so I went with that. My mom didn't enjoy her fish and chips as much; however, I loved my grilled chicken. The restaurant is nearby my brother's job so it worked out great for us as a spot to meet up at.
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Danielle G.

Yelp
The fish and chips were great! I loved the liveliness of the space and how the bartender tried to manage the demand with fun and speed. There were a number of things I wanted to try so I will be back.
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Dee D.

Yelp
The host who seated us was pleasant but the service after that was horrendous. Not once did the server check if we needed anything else or if everything was okay which really put a damper on the experience. The server forgot both our drink and food orders then asked if we were ready to order but immediately left saying give me a minute. Tables around us were also waiting endlessly to place orders or get their checks. We had to get up ourselves to get condiments. After forgetting to put in our drink order the server never brought them and someone else finally did after we asked again so we tipped the bar as well. We told the manager who seemed stoic and uncaring even though he said he would locate our server. The scrambled eggs were extremely salty and when I asked to have them replaced with fried eggs they were oily but at least edible. The bill was incorrect and we had to ask for it to be fixed. Service impacts the dining experience and this visit was far below the quality of past ones.
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Donnie F.

Yelp
In town for a family reunion and this spot was across the street from the hotel ... We sat outside and the scenery of the city was dope ... I stated my order with a Milagro and tonic ... For my app I ordered 3 Phoenix run wings and 3 sticky gochujang wings for my entree I ordered the Frickin Good Fried Chicken Sandwich (Nashville) hot ... both flavor wings were good and came out piping hot which is always a plus ..the gochujang wing were the perfect mix of sweet and tangy ... the Phoenix rub was good type of djfferent. the chicken sandwich was underwhelming .. it was cooked good but under-seasoned .. if you like seasoning on your chicken don't order This. The Garlic Parmesan fries where a hog thought and I would def get those again .. when I come bacc illl trying something different ...
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LaDreena W.

Yelp
Solid happy hour! The burger was tiny and doesn't come with fries but I would say everything else was reasonably priced and portioned.
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Sherman M.

Yelp
Sunday brunch was great on the patio. The service was awesome and the food was tasty. My only knock is I'm not a fan of the thick bread used for the toast. Overall
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Adriane L.

Yelp
I live nearby and had been eyeing this place for a while. Decided to pop in for happy hour and was not disappointed! The only thing that annoyed me was finding parking lol. Uber if you can. Very fun atmosphere and playlist. Sydney was our waiter and she was AMAZING. She gave great recommendations and is also hilarious lol and attentive. We had the naked chargrilled and Phoenix rub wings with the bang bang shrimp and parm garlic butter fries. Everything was a HIT. Highly recommend this place and I look forward to exploring more of the menu!
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Erin S.

Yelp
Visited for Sunday Brunch. Beautiful space! The menu is a bit confusing as it states unlimited and we were originally under the impression that it was served buffet style. But it's served family style and the table has to choose 6 items at a time (this may be difficult for larger parties/people with allergies/picky eaters). Our favorites were the Breakfast Nachos, Crab Cake Benedict, French Toast, and Chicken & Waffles. The deviled eggs were salty to all and the bacon bits were undercooked in my opinion. The spinach dip was bland and the Nashville Hot Chicken tenders lacked flavor. It just tasted like hot sauce on chicken. No seasoning. But the ranch must be made from scratch because it was delicious and elevated the tenders a bit. Would love to visit again
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Fabiola S.

Yelp
My partner and I went here on a whim. We have visited the area before, but never dined here. The restaurant is small, but doesn't feel too small because of the extremely high ceilings. We came during happy hour and ordered on the happy hour menu and the regular menu. Our waitress was very attentive and kind. We really enjoyed our drinks and food. We definitely were too hungry to take all of the pictures! On the happy hour menu we got a rail drink, pink lemonade with vodka and also tried the dirty martini. I would definitely come back for the atmosphere, food, and vibes. Definitely seems like an easy place to pop in after work to grab some good food. There is also a patio for people to sit with their four legged friends !
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Enzo G.

Yelp
Sat for over 30 minutes without getting my order taken. It's such a shame because the food looked delicious.
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Kimberly J.

Yelp
I was in the area and I stumbled upon Makers Union. I loved the liveliness of the restaurant. I really liked the comfy blue velvet bench. The service was great and fast. I ordered the New Zealand Lamb lollipops for a starter and the flat iron steak and fries for an entrée. The lamb was delicious. I loved the harissa sauce and the mint quinoa tabbouleh was surprisingly good. I ordered the steak medium but it was more medium well so I found it to be chewy but I didn't want to send it back. I wish I would have just ordered the lamb lollipop entrée and got another starter which is what my original plan was. Overall, Makers is good pick. Not opposed to visiting again if I'm in the area again.
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LaToya L.

Yelp
Makers Union food is amazing. Our server was great! She had great customer service and knew how to keep our drinks flowing. I ordered lemon drop martinis and the mister had club soda. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and is very loud. We could barely hear each other. I would not recommend this restaurant for a date night.
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Talika B.

Yelp
Found this jewel just pulling up the map. Looked at the menu said this is the place. The service the food the drinks and the ambiance was AMAZING......everything was good. Had a little bit of everything. This place is a must visit
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Stephanie D.

Yelp
I kept hearing about this chain so I had high expectations. I had the fish and chips which the waiter recommended but I went with a Caesar salad instead of fries. The fish batter was very crispy on the outside but a little doughy still on the inside which made it less appetizing to me. And the jalapeño tartar sauce tasted more like cilantro than spice to me. The salad was fine. My lunch companion thought he she crab soup was just ok, not spectacular. I just felt like this place doesn't really live up to the hype, but it is acceptable as a regular lunch place for the workers in the area. It's just not worth a special trip IMHO.
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Clay W.

Yelp
Stopped in for brunch and were very underwhelmed. Seemed like solid staffing on the floor but ended up with poor service, not checking on us once we got our food, only refilling empty coffee cups once we stopped a different server. Fairly loud inside, but still able to hear everyone at the table. Food itself was very forgettable: potatoes were crispy but needed salt, overeasy eggs were over medium pushing hard, biscuits seemed like they were from a can (if not then they had an odd texture/no lamination, and were pretty dry), ham steak was just a slice of ham a little thicker than deli meat. Overall the food was perfectly edible, coffee was a bit acrid tasting but palatable with some cream, service was majorly lacking. A one and done for me!
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Trendy D.

Yelp
My coworkers and I were SUPER DISAPPOINTED!! We had been looking forward to this happy hour for a few weeks. I don't think you can put in a reservation for happy hour unless you book private seating so I'll make sure that's said. A few of them got there earlier to secure bar seating. Unfortunately staff were very rude and asked us to sit outside due to how crowded it was at the bar. What was upsetting were all the empty tables inside the establishment. When our group moved outside they didn't put the heaters on until we went in and asked. It was a freeezzingg day, the temperature was in the 40° no sun and windy. Not an ideal outdoors happy hour kinda weather. We won't be coming back here for happy hour. I don't recommend this spot for happy hour for corporate groups. They're not flexible and the staff gets snappy with you. You don't get the happy hour deal anywhere else but the bar which is the other frustrating spot. Also the HH food we ordered came out cold. Like come on dude, if you're gonna make us sit in freezing weather at least give us hot food !
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Nikki S.

Yelp
This place was amazing. I was staying at a nearby hotel and was looking for a restaurant that was walkable. I stumbled upon this gem and was glad I did. I had a dirty martini and a half dozen Virginia oysters. The drink was made to perfection. The oysters were ice cold and delicious. I sat at the bar and the bartender was so friendly and just a pleasure to be around. Dirty martinis are my favorite and she made me the perfect one. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the whole place has a cool vibe. I would definitely be a regular if I lived in the neighborhood.
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Michelle P.

Yelp
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that happy hour started at 3pm. We arrived right around 3 and were able to quickly find a seat at the bar. They have a separate Happy Hour menu that has a pretty decent number of options at a discounted price. We placed an order for drinks as well as some appetizers. The only issue we had was trying to get the bartenders attention when we wanted to order more drinks. A few times we ordered something and then had to ask about it or reorder it because it never came. During the 3+ hours we were there, it definitely got more crowded. It's definitely a nice little vibe. The weather was perfect and they had the glass walls open. I would definitely return again and try some other things on the menu.
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Keyin L.

Yelp
They have really solid food and the menu has something for everyone. The outdoor seating is also nice and lots of space. The prices are definitely high but to be expected for something right next to Amazon's head quarters. Overall would recommend!
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Jimmie P.

Yelp
Came to this spot for brunch with the family. If the weather is nice, I would recommend sitting outside taking in the sunshine. Choose the ultimate brunch you will not be disappointed. You get a choice of three starters and three brunch favorite. Let's get into some of my favorites. The Brussels sprouts and Nashville chicken tenders, you will request more. Flavor in every bite. The chicken and waffles every bite was delicious from the hot crispy chicken to the fluffy waffle. I would add the makers union and makers scramble to the table also. For the price this is definitely worth the money. The staff were quick, polite and well versed when it came to the menu. You can't have brunch with mimosas and other drinks of choice. If you ask they have it. Nothing like a smoked bourbon with a good meal.
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Paige E.

Yelp
4.5 stars honestly. A great stop for lunch. Our food came out relatively quickly. The food was fantastic and our server was kind and helpful. Only negative was the loud environment. Would love to come back to try some of the other items on the menu!
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Michele C.

Yelp
Oh my God the service is fast the foods amazing the pictures themselves don't even speak to the quality and deliciousness. We had a Sunday brunch where it's three plates of the charles and three plates of the main dishes all for $96 now have you ordered each individual plate it'll be a little cheaper at $77 however you're allowed to order as much as you want of those items so if you brought your hunger you could really do some damage. The ambience is awesome it's cool it's hip and the drinks are amazing. The coffee is ridiculous! All-in-all you will come out of here need to be rolled out on a wheelbarrow
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RIZA L.

Yelp
We came for dinner and the food was amazing. My daughter had the alfredo pasta which she would always get but surprisingly it was creamy and had a taste of real fresh cheese. The servings were a good portion but everything was flavorful. The ambience added to the entire experience.
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Abbey S.

Yelp
had a great brunch here on sunday! definitely make a res to come here on the weekend -- it was packed. the restaurant isn't huge and the tables are quite close together, making it pretty loud in there. the patio is probably a better option when it's warmer out. our service and food were both good. the servings are generous and the prices are reasonable. mediterranean bowl was delicious! eggs were a tad salty and the biscuit was underwhelming, but everything was generally good. food at nearby tables also looked great. i would absolutely come back!

A F.

Yelp
Great value. Excellent food. Even better service , if that's possible. With the back and forth of bottomless and not brunches, this is the BEST in between! Inchi is the BEST!
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Khang H.

Yelp
Went here for brunch with my friends. The burger was solid, with nothing that stood out. I had the spicy mango margarita as well. The marg was good. Overall a solid brunch spot, and I recommended it to anyone who is in the area.
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Seanniece B.

Yelp
Funny enough, I was on my way to the Peruvian Brothers next door but was almost glad they were at capacity so I could take part of the lovely smells coming out of Makers Union Pub. Even though it was a busy weekend during happy hour, the wait for an outdoor seat wasn't long at all -- maybe 10 minutes. A bonus: If you're looking for an indoor space with good ventilation, this is a great choice because the restaurant layout is semi-open. I got the pomegranate mock mule which was sensational and refreshing for a hot day. For food, I ordered the smoked salmon that came with green beans. Instead of the mushroom quinoa, I got jasmine rice. With the lemon on top, it was incredible. Next time I'll get the impossible kebob. The lady next to us got the kebob and it looked and smelled amazing. Another note: happy hour is only at the bar which during a busy weekend was PACKED.
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Sergio F.

Yelp
This was my last meal for my most recent trip to DC. I stopped for an early brunch before my flight. Although it was May 5 AKA Cinco de Mayo, I'd gone early enough that I missed out on the festivities. Still, I enjoyed a yummy brunch of juicy & spicy chicken thighs and well-textured waffles. The breading was light enough but with a spicy rub that gave them good heat. I didn't need any additional sauce. Eating with my eyes, I also ordered pancakes that were light, fluffy and made even better with the maple syrup and fresh berry garnish. Although they were delish, I didn't to finish them. For "liquidity", their espresso martini is a must! Artistically topped with three coffee beans on a light froth, the vodka and coffee are perfectly blended to the point I was relaxed enough during a delay on the way back.
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Lily S.

Yelp
It's a no for me. Service is good, despite one of the bartenders sniffing drinks before pushing them out. Decor is nice. But the food is sub par. Lamb chops cooked right but the cut of meat is just meh. Pasta is not seasoned at all. Neither is the chicken in the fried chicken sandwich. Chicken wings are dry. Everything does come out piping hot.... someone in the kitchen just needs to add some salt/pepper to food.
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Alexis F.

Yelp
Did a girls dinner here and the food and atmosphere were both great. The restaurant was festive with Christmas decorations and holiday music. I got the burger and it was delicious! Also the holiday cocktails were awesome too! Service was on point as well. I want to go back from brunch next!
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Sonia S.

Yelp
The festive drinks and atmosphere are so cute! We stayed and had several drinks because we were having such nice time. Their presentation is very pretty. The servers were kind and attentive. Would definitely recommend!
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Julie H.

Yelp
Had lunch at Maker's Union after the National Landing Lodge event. Interior had cute holiday decor and the restaurant has a nice patio. I sat by the bar because the bar chair had a Santa hat on it and it was calling my name. The bartender was nice and attentive. The Whalin' G&T was a miss though, it was basic and lacking flavor for the price point. The Mediterranean bowl was pretty much just a salad. It was good, dressing was light and the ingredients were fresh. I added salmon (+$11) which made my lunch a bit in the higher. Salmon was slightly too salty but was cooked perfectly and beautifully crispy.
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Meghan B.

Yelp
Amazing food and great bartending staff. We were here for a private event so I can't attest to what the setup is normally like, but we were super impressed and can't wait to go back.
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Frances F.

Yelp
Great new addition to the area for drinks and solid food. The space inside and outside are well appointed. Happy to have a place like this for local eats. Service was good. Recommend trying the wings, garlic parmessan fries, French dip, and steak frites.
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T W.

Yelp
Hated it! Definitely wouldn't recommend. The food and drinks were not good. The monkey bread was hard around the edges and we could only eat a few pieces in the center. The spinach dip was ok. Drinks had to be returned twice.
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Lucy F.

Yelp
The weirdest sequence of events I have ever witnessed happened here. My boyfriend brought me here because he had a good experience when he came with his father. Unfortunately, I did not get to share that same sentiment. At first, everything was going smoothly. We were seated, got drinks and orders in. However, upon receiving my first course, the quality was questionable. I got the French Onion Soup and usually those are pretty hit-or-miss, so I gave it the benefit of the doubt. But when my steak and fries came, there was a portion of broccolini oriented in the center which, oddly enough, had something "orangish-red" poking from beneath the bunch. Lifting it with my fork, I found a thick, PLASTIC RUBBER BAND around a bundle of broccolini. You know, the ones that you see at supermarkets holding veggies together. That means that they probably just grab it and heat it up without even separating or washing the vegetables. I'm in the medical field and I can confidently tell you that there is a HUGE risk of bacterial and parasitic contamination there. We called the waiter over and he promptly took my plate back, but didn't say anything else. No remorse, just robot mode. Which I can appreciate, I guess. Next, they brought my re-do plate, and it was a girl (not the man who took our initial drinks order, and served us our food). One thing that a lot of these Reston dining scenes like to do is have multiple people serving you, which I can't understand because it gets confusing when it comes to tipping. In actuality, I don't care how many people serve us. It's a small detail, and I am a very patient person, BUT what happened next pissed me off and is why I am mentioning it: The new "server" (the girl who served me the re-do of my plate that they had taken back) set my plate down and everything looked fine (no rubber bands on my broccolini this time!) But when my boyfriend tried to politely ask if we could get my portion taken off the check (which is reasonable because he didn't touch his food while we were waiting for mine and his had gotten cold as we waited for my redo plate) the woman gave us an incredulous look and said "I'm not your server. You have to ask your server about that." and walked away.... The thing is...Did she not just serve me a plate? Can she not just relay the message to the manager or whoever? As she walked away, we just decided to drop it and attempt to eat because 1. We were starving, and 2. We don't actually like being difficult. However, all of that quickly went down the drain when we came to the conclusion that I had no fork. My boyfriend, able to catch the woman who walked away after giving me my redo plate, asked for a fork and she panicked. I am observant when I dine out, mainly of peoples expressions because it's a habit, but I often use it to read the room. I think at this point she realized how much they had messed up at our table and so she quickly came back with a fork and all of a sudden blurted out that the meal would be on the house. So...I didn't have to ask my server? Or was she my server all along? I wanted to chug the diabetes inducing vodka cranberry that was sitting at my table. Another woman also walked up to our table to "apologize" for everything since nobody had done so yet. I'm not sure who she was, if she was a manager or what, but before she walked over I happened to notice some things. She was complaining from my line of vision, dragging her feet, and one of her coworkers gave her an overtly encouraging high five. What I'm trying to say is that I could blatantly see how much she was dreading this interaction. She barely made eye contact, said sorry, said it was on the house, and left. It was kind of awkward. I just smiled and nodded. I don't ever make scenes at restaurants-- but I do make them on Yelp. We finally ate our mains as the table beside us who had come much later were getting their checks. It was decent but not worth the trouble. My steak was overcooked, and they got my dessert order wrong too which I was too tired to say anything about. At that point I just wanted to leave. Probably won't be back.

Brock R.

Yelp
The only reason I'm not giving a 1 star is because I've dined here once before and the experience was good. However, today was horrible. We showed up at our reservation time and still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated because they were "running behind". Once seated, we were told there would be a wait for clean glasses to serve us water. The food ended up coming out at different times over a 15 minute period. Finally when I received my order, it was incorrect. Altered the waiter and was told that I was wrong. But the fries were covered in garlic and Parmesan (which I asked not to be) and the other side (broccoli) was never served. Also had to wait 15 minutes for burger sauce. All in all, I'd say just do not visit this place on holidays or during busy times. More ideal for weekday happy hour or dinner.
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Reina N.

Yelp
Amazing location with great, fast service. The food was delicious and most certainly will be returning. Enjoyed the outdoor seating, noticed the indoor seating area had very loud music.
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Rashad W.

Yelp
We stopped in today to enjoy our first experience at Makers Union. The environment is alive comfortable and welcoming to all. The service... friendly and responsive. Only looking for a small bite to satisfy our palates we order the She Crab Soup and Chicken Wings. To our dismay the soup was soup, very watery. She Crab Soup should be made as a creamy bisque that is presented hot rather than warm. There was the right hint of spice for those who have a bland palate. If you are looking for a flavorful She Crab with body this would not be the high light your day. Lastly the coffee was served on the 'warm' side as well. The allure of the establishment and the entertaining atmosphere keeps you wrapped in a great environment. But the She Crab needs assistance. Please serve it hot, a bit more flavor/spice and with the bisque body to give a full flavor Service was great though!!
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Tom P.

Yelp
I came in to watch a football game at the bar, have a couple beers, and a snack. For a short visit , and low expectations, I wouldn't have anticipated running into a single issue. First, there's not a lot of choices for bar snacks. Sure, they've got a nacho plate, and chicken tenders to share, but it would be nice to have appetizers or bar snacks for a single diner. Seems solely geared towards the dining room. Maybe consider a separate bar menu? I ran into the TVs being arbitrarily changed to different games. I get that the bar has to accommodate multiple customers, but one second I'm watching the game in front of me, then without a question to see who's watching what and where, I have to crane my head to watch a screen across the room. The final issue was my bill. The menu advertised a set menu of drafts. I asked for an IPA, and the bartender brought back a lager, saying that it was a "DC brau" and similar. Never asked me if I'd like some else. Clearly she knows nothing about beer. A lager is not an IPA. When I got my bill, it was for $24. I had two $8 beers. Says so clearly on the menu. The bartender argued that I got the LARGER beers. Not only did I not see the larger beers on the menu, I DIDN'T ORDER THEM. My reviews on Yelp are largely all positive and 4 to 5 stars. AVOID THIS PLACE.
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Crystal R.

Yelp
Great indoor/outdoor space. This place is perfect for sitting outside and enjoying a beer or your favorite cocktail. We enjoyed the poke bowl. The Asian steak salad was really good but a little too wet for my taste. The burger was also a plus!
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Lisa S.

Yelp
We had to keep reminding the waitresses about our food. we even had to get the manager involved. I had such high hopes, we won't be back
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Jess A.

Yelp
Checked it out twice, both times during happy hour. The food is decent but the service was inconsistent. I had their chicken sandwich which had a pretty good sized piece of chicken but nothing special and the brussels sprouts were yummy though the portion was small. The prices were a bit high. Both times I sat at the bar, I had different bartenders serving me. Miguel was very friendly & personable and made some delicious drinks. He gave great service as well. Jon (I could be wrong on the name/spelling) on the other hand, not so much. My first drink was strangely bitter and my second tasted like it was made incorrectly. At that point I gave up. I drank both but they weren't enjoyable. Definitely not a very friendly bartender either and it seemed like he didn't want to be there. The restaurant itself, has a cool floor plan. It's completely open, with even the kitchen visible so you can see the entire restaurant from anywhere you're seated. There are TV's around the bar so if you're into watching sports, they've got you covered. The music was pretty good too. Overall, so so. The food wasn't bad and it's a cool setup but there are better bars with better, friendlier service in the area so I probably won't go back.
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Bradley L.

Yelp
Came here on the Fourth of July to grab dinner instead of going to see the fireworks. I ordered the French Dip. The sandwich was solid and when dipped in the jus was sooo meaty and tasty. The service was also amazing. Our server was super friendly. My friends had said the fried chicken sandwiches was meh
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John L.

Yelp
Great food, bartenders, and drinks. Cool spot in Pentagon City. Outdoor patio was opened to the main area and I would guess that patio would be the place to be in summer.
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Kiana Z.

Yelp
I did not have any of the food, but I did have the drinks and they were pretty good. The service is super nice but super slow. The ambience is very festive because they came here during the holiday season so I would say this place is pretty good and I would recommend to come here just to hang out with a couple friends or have a drink.
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Michelyn V.

Yelp
Great food and our server did a great job suggesting our choices. Despite it being busy he ensured that we were served even during the snow when they were short staffed. We were visiting from Texas for a convention and had limited food options due to closures. We were very satisfied and very thankful. Great vibes with a bar feel. I forgot my servers name sorry!

Rachel K.

Yelp
Had the best time at happy hour this week. My bartender (Nilonel) was great and very helpful in picking out a drink to try. 10/10 will be back!