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    American Express Centurian Lounge

    4.7 (19 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Naty G.

    This is my base airport lounge and it never disappoints. It does get bzy but the service is top notch is always clean and food is yummy. Exact reasons why we keep Amex. If it's bzy the day you happen to be here... just keep walking. It is bigger than it seems so walk all the way to the back to find more seating.

    Pardon the messy plate.  Salad with feta, pasta salad, roasted veggies rice and chicken
    Steven C.

    Chef Monique Woodland is by far the best! I had an opportunity to come here on 28 August and have breakfast, the menu was ok, but Chef made it so much better with her engagement and listening ear. For breakfast my only comment is the grits had wayyy to much over of an over powering onion taste. My son had a liver transplant at eight weeks old due to a metabolic condition, which does not allow him to have dairy. When I informed Chef Mo of his condition, she immediately sprang into action, looking for foods that were safe for him to eat during the breakfast hour. She offered to look into getting non-dairy options for breakfast, such as non-dairy yogurt and other breads that he could enjoy. I really appreciate her attention to detail and the fact that she went above and beyond, but only in trying to accommodate our dietary needs. She also went as far as helping us find a seat during the hectic morning rush. Fast-forward, I am again in the lounge, and OMG, the food is fantastic. The mushroom soup was phenomenal, although a bit loose and not as much of a bisque as I had thought, it was flavorful and well-balanced. The carrot soup with saffron was really a great surprise. It was spicy. It was balanced. It was thick and creamy. It was perfect. The chicken was, as usual, excellent, and the pasta salad was a great addition to the chicken. While the rice was a little hard for my liking, it was nicely seasoned, and the roasted vegetables were nicely done. Overall, the food temperature was not as hot as it could be, but I do allow the fact that it is on a buffet, and that may play part in having hot food on display. This was a 10 out of 10 visit.

    6/12/25 Another sitting area
    Rebecca F.

    This lounge has only been open for almost a year. It is spacious, chic, comfy & clean! Super friendly & welcoming reception staff especially at 5:30 in the morning lol. Before 6:00am they serve a continental breakfast of fruit & pastries but at 6:00am the hot stuff comes out. I got a delicious cappuccino & some breakfast. Yummmm. The staff is all really happy & smiling & I love that! Such a great experience! Safe travels peeps!

    Homemade charcoal lemon ice cream with strawberry
    Len L.

    Delayed flight and had a pleasure to spend some time relaxing in the this centurian lounge until i was ready to board my flight. This location is kept very clean and plenty of fresh fruit constantly being refilled. Food is buffet style and good tasting too. Plenty of couches, chairs and tables. Free wifi. Highly recommend.

    Israel G.

    The American Express Centurion Lounge is a pretty solid lounge overall. Good food choices and everything is laid out efficiently. It's an easy in-and-out stop if you're grabbing a bite or a quick break before your flight. Not overly flashy, but comfortable and reliable--does exactly what you need it to do.

    James R.

    The Amex Centurian at DCA is an upscale lounge. It is richly decorated and offers a comfortable place to relax prior to your flight. There is a buffet of food usually featuring chicken. You can also enjoy a nice adult beverage. Service is usually friendly and relaxed. The lounge can become quite crowded and you need to sign on to waitlist. DCA is fortunate to have several decent lounges and this is one.

    Karyn M.

    First time in the Centurion Lounge at the airport. Located on the second floor just past security, it seems clean and modern, with lots of artwork, couches and chairs. Much larger than the United Club. The food was very decent.

    Fresh squeezed mimosas
    Jennifer M.

    What an amazing space and welcoming staff... the food and drinks are excellent. And the staff are just soo lovely

    DC Cocktail - Whiskey, Dark Rum and Spicy Bitters. Delicious and so smooth!
    Pete V.

    We are spoiled to have such great lounge options at DCA, the Centurion Lounge first and foremost. Great food and drinks with lovely bar staff. The decor is modern with tall glass windows you can peer through to see the runway from certain spots. The food is always elevated and I'm glad they usually have a salad, protein and roasted vegetable options. Definitely a must visit if you're an Amex Platinum member!

    Food and desert. Indian day with a variety of cookies
    Chris F.

    One of the better Centurion Lonuges as it's very spacious and has a lot of seating that is comfortable such as more lounge areas and private multimedia rooms. The buffet had indian food for the day and multiple different types of cookies and mini deserts. The bar was quick and had a good amount of local beers from the DC area that were great. The staff was very nice and ensured the lounge stayed clean as they were picking up plates and cups every few minutes. A nice little bonus for some caffeine was some nitro cold brew coffee on tap that you could set the level of nitro for the creamiest level to taste.

    Coconut complimentary cocktail too sweet.
    David T.

    Pretty good breakfast, OK dinner, OUTSTANDING complimentary cocktails - i've been here three or four times since they opened - large, spacious place with plenty of seating option types, eg couches, comfy chairs, stoic tables for eating, bar stools, and semi-private office type cubicles for people who desperately want to telework while waiting for the flight. - excellent staff who makes you feel welcome. When checking in as well as cleaning on your tables and making your cocktail - breakfast typically has 1 to 2 types of eggs and meat and a few starches. - be forewarned, they limit the beverage options before 10:30 AM. I could not get a single bourbon drink, but I could get mamosas, bloody Mary's and bailey's with coffee - the attached are bad pictures of an absolutely great complementary cocktail menu. They offer several multi-liquor concoctions that are infused with this, that and the other thing and are much more exquisite than a Jack and Coke. My favorite cocktails were the Haku cherry-infused martini, and the bourbon- forward DC cocktail. The coconut rum drink was a little too sweet for me and reminded me of a bad high school (ahem college) experience. This addition has made an absolutely welcome addition to my frequent DCA airport trips.

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    Delta Sky Club

    Delta Sky Club

    3.6(65 reviews)
    0.5 miCrystal City
    $$$

    There are two separate listings for the same DCA Sky Club, so hopefully they get consolidated…read more I almost rated this lounge three stars. I can't help it. My primary lounge is LaGuardia, which is a bright, shining, new multi-million dollar facility. We're talking about getting ready to open a rooftop deck, white marble everywhere, premium fixtures, and all the bells and whistles. But then I snapped myself out of it. This isn't a huge lounge, but it does have a lot of spaces by large windows, to sit and admire the views of the Capitol. There are various types of seating--individual seats, business spaces with tables, a small quiet space for people who have meetings or need to concentrate. It's not crowded, not loud. Very understated. The bartenders are nice. Basic drink service you can expect from the average club. The food offerings are a little more sparse than the newer or larger clubs. The cheese had dried out. I didn't feel confident enough to try the sandwiches, as they had mayo on them, and I didn't feel they were at the right temp for safe consumption. They had some soup, hummus, and a couple meat dishes. The staff were very nice and attentive, keeping tables cleared and making sure we were taken care of. So is it mind blowing? Nah. But it's a quiet spot to get away from the terminal, with nice folks and some cocktails. The food could use a little work, but it was later in the day, so maybe they were winding that service down.

    (Overall: B) - The DCA Skyclub is not as expansive as the hubs in NYC, but I do feel like they have…read morethe necessities to allow for a comfortable pre-flight experience with food that brings the bold flavor and is prepared well and a reasonable selection of complimentary cocktails. The space is a bit crowded, with every seat being occupied at most points, but the important thing is that it is clean and the bathroom is equally clean. I do wish the food and seating options were more available, but the options existing are nice enough to have a positive experience. -- Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: E Overall: +2 B Insta/Beli: @amei_eats

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    Delta Sky Club - Lots of room to relax

    Lots of room to relax

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    Centurion Lounge DCA - Self served coffee, tea, juice, and water

    Centurion Lounge DCA

    3.8(83 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The Centurion Lounge DCA is a decent airport lounge. It rarely feels cramped or like you're sitting…read moreon top of other travelers, at least for the early morning flights. For early morning flyers, they offer a continental breakfast from 5-6am, but be aware that the hot breakfast buffet doesn't get fully set up until about 15-30 minutes after that window. The biggest downside for me is AMEX's updated pet policy--only service animals are allowed now. The lounge has always been my go‑to when flying out of DCA, but since I often travel with my pets, I've had to switch to other lounge options because of this change. On the plus side, charging outlets are plentiful and easy to access at almost every seat, except in the dining area. Staff members are consistently quick about clearing dishes, which keeps the space feeling clean and comfortable. The restrooms are modern, spotless, and well maintained every time I visit. A small tip: the elevator is *very* slow, so if you're able, take the stairs--it's much faster. Overall, it's still a good lounge with solid amenities and a relaxing atmosphere--when it isn't crowded. If not for the updated pet policy, it would be a five-star experience for me.

    Solid lounge option with good food and a full bar. This particular location tends to be…read morehigh-demand. So a waitlist is common for peak times. On my most recent visit, I was able to enjoy the breakfast. They had a good variety: pastries, yogurt, juice, eggs, potatoes, homefries, oatmeal, etc. Also, service at the bar was speedy and friendly. I did have to hunt for a seat, but lucked out and got one of the honeycomb-style single cubicles in the back. Also, in spite of the lounge being very busy, there was no wait for the shower. The shower was a waterfall style showerhead and also had an accessible showerhead too. Also, they were able to hook me up with a toothbrush and toothpaste. If this lounge wasn't so overcrowded, it would be an easy 5 . Overall, worth popping into if you have access.

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    Capital One Landing at DCA - Garbanzo salad

    Capital One Landing at DCA

    4.5(109 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Great way to wait for your flight - calm ambience, delicious food, and feels like a treat!…read more Recommend making a reservation ahead of time as they can get busy! Really enjoyed their mocktail - Flamingo Shuttle Guava, Vanilla, Citrus, Club soda! Food wise, everything we had was good. My personal favorite was the avocado toast!

    Great new addition to DCA! For years there hasn't been lounge access and I'm happy Capital One has…read morefinally created a space for its consumers. You may only use this space for 3 hours prior to flight departure. Not for any arriving flights. Complimentary access for Capital One card owners. Entry fee for non card holders (maybe $90?). Wait times are long as they sometimes cannot keep up with demands and limited seating areas. Sign in at the desk and you'll get a text when they have space. I waited 45 minutes. The check in area feels cramped with two podiums and way too many checkin staff crowded at the front. Once you get a text, you have 10 minutes to arrive or you may have to sign up again. Once checked in, you have an assigned seat based on size of your party. So you won't have a choice on preferred seating section. Once seated, scan the QR code on the table where you may place an order for any menu items including drinks. They also have an area with quick item snacks like cheese & crackers, hummus, veggies, meats and you can obtain your dessert items here. They offer fancy teas from Art of Tea and coffee. Paper cups available if you want to take a drink to go on your way out. Soft drinks & water available in the mini fridge. I tried the vegetarian and vegan options. The lentil soup was good and filling. Three cheese grill cheese is good but a bit too much cheese making it heavy. Also tried a rice with tofu & avocado. This was okay. Needed a sauce or some added flavor. My guava mocktail was refreshing. Hummus & veggies were good. The soft serve with cocoa nibs & sea salt was good. Comes in a cute smiling cup. There are no to-go items or take away options. So plan on staying seated to dine. There is free WiFi, charging stations at your seat, and single restroom available. I hope they add more healthy options. *** Tip - if there is a long wait time and you can't get in, they have a small cafe of quick items for sale. With a Cap One credit card, all items are half off! I got the vegan chickpea salad and a Pressed juice for roughly $12? Good deal at the airport! Coffee, croissants, and some of the items from the lounge are also sold here.

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    Capital One Landing at DCA - Chorizo

    Chorizo

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    Espresso Martini

    Capital One Landing at DCA - Easily accessible, along the National Hall

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    Easily accessible, along the National Hall

    Delta Sky Club - Seating area

    Delta Sky Club

    4.0(20 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I've been to many lounges and my ranking for top 3 is chase sapphire lounge over delta sky club…read moreover Centurion lounge. But since there are no chase lounge in dca airport, delta would be my top recommendation in the airport. I've also tried the nearby Centurion and it was not it, compared to delta. I came to delta two times for separate flights and i lounge hopped to Centurion lounge on my second flight just for comparison.. From lounge perspective, this delta sky club was less crowded than Centurion. The staff at delta was also more attentive in removing finished plates and trash. From food perspective, I thought delta had better food compared to the nearby Centurion. I sampled all their offerings and i liked the braised pork over rice. They also have veggies, pasta, and mini slices of sandwich and wrap. They have the typical bar. On my prior flight where i first came here, they had a pineapple ginger drink that i liked and it ran out quickly. They also have dessert that I didn't try. I still think chase has the best food and beverages in general but delta is the next best thing. In this airport, especially if you use the nearby terminals, delta over Centurion any time.

    The bartender was courteous and professional--excellent espresso martini!…read more The buffet seems to have a smaller range of choices compared to other locations, but maybe that's just because it's packed into a smaller space. The bathrooms were closed for a very long time to perform maintenance. I don't know what the maintenance was, but when I went into the men's restroom shortly after it reopened it not look like it had been cleaned.

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    Delta Sky Club - Food area

    Food area

    Delta Sky Club - More seating

    More seating

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    American Airlines Admirals Club - Beautiful approach past checking in.

    American Airlines Admirals Club

    3.4(89 reviews)
    4.2 miShaw
    $$

    This lounge was so nice! Apparently it has been recently updated. The space was clean, comfortable,…read moreand thoughtful. The welcoming front desk advised us to find seating in the section behind the elevators, which featured a huge fireplace, a living room-like atmosphere, and huge floor to ceiling windows looking out over the airport. On this side, there was a fridge with some fruit and yogurts, plus a drink counter with sparkling water taps, teas, and coffees. On the other side is the bar, bathrooms, more seating areas but mostly tables and chairs, and the food. So we walked back and forth from each section, but preferred that to being in the busier part. We found 4 comfortable chairs facing each other and ended up at times sitting on the rug in between playing board games. The bathrooms were pristine, and my kids loved the cherry blossom display next to the door. The food was ample, with fixing to make sandwiches with, plus soups, and lots of other items to snack on, plus granola and nut mixes, brownies and cake bites, and a coke machine that had so many options! Plus, the handmade guacamole station- the guacamole was delicious and my kids loved it. I wish there was a takeout box or two so I could have brought my children's leftover sandwiches on the plane with us. Thanks to everyone who made our visit so pleasant!

    This is such a beautiful club and the staff are amazing. My husband and I had such a wonderful…read moreexperience at the lounge and it definitely made our trip back home that much smoother and relaxing. Thank you so much !!

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    American Airlines Admirals Club - Interior

    Interior

    American Airlines Admirals Club - More sitting spaces

    More sitting spaces

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    Etihad Lounge - Bar area

    Etihad Lounge

    4.5(66 reviews)
    22.8 mi
    $$$

    Very rarely do you think you should be reviewing airport lounges. But there are some that stand out…read moreand Etihad is that ONE. Whether or not you have a membership, they greet you warmly and explain what the cost is and the membership benefits are. Once you check in, they ask if you've been in the lounge before and explain the process of ordering amenities, etc. The design of the lounge itself is breathtaking with clear views of the air field and two levels to choose seating from. When you make your way to the bar you're warmly greeted by the amazing trio Angie, Erica, and Freedom. Hard-working lovely ladies that really make the experience 10x better. The lounge is very clean and the food bar has delicious meals that are fresh and refreshing. Overall a great experience before your next flight. Gracias Etihad Lounge for a phenomenal experience!

    After experiencing the chase sapphire lounge in Boston, I have been itching to visit another one…read more Unfortunately, this was did not compare. It is inferior in every way. It is smaller, has less food options, only one shower, only 4 bathroom stalls, and a long wait if you happen upon it during a busy time. Their signature burger was not good here - dry, overcooked, no flavor. When I had it in Boston, it was pretty good, so super disappointing. The service was the same, attentive and professional. Having said all this, it is still much better than most airport lounges in the United States. The salmon and rice they served on the buffet line was good, so I filled up in that. The location is fairly convenient - in A. You can walk from B. It's next to where you'd enter from the airport tram (if coming from C) and when you get off the escalator from the airport shuttle (if coming from D).

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    Etihad Lounge - Bar area

    Bar area

    Etihad Lounge - Selection of warm bites from grab and go area June 8, 2024

    Selection of warm bites from grab and go area June 8, 2024

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    Makers Union - Makers Flat Iron Steak & Fries

    Makers Union

    4.1(229 reviews)
    0.8 miPentagon City

    Let's start with the Sunday Brunch…read more I defy anyone to find fault with that value. First round of mimosas is expensive but the next six rounds is cheeeeap. And the selection?!?! For under $70 two people can have crab cakes benedict, fried brussels, crispy French toast... I don't even remember. Like ten different things! I didn't have to eat again until 9pm. The food was great! Vinny, who was our handler (clearly he has training in special education or something because we that table. Or maybe the TIPS trainings have advanced to include messy brunch people) was fun, patient, and knowledgeable. This is THE SPOT for brunch on Sunday.

    I visited Makers Union Pentagon City for a 4:45pm Thursday reservation for four. I arrived on time…read moreand was seated outside on the patio. Unfortunately, service started off on the wrong foot. There was a very large party already on the patio, and I was seated behind them. I waited about 12-15 minutes before the rest of my group arrived, but no server ever came by. We decided to head inside to get re‑seated, but couldn't find a hostess anywhere. We eventually flagged down a random server in the bar area and asked if a four‑top could be cleared so we could sit there instead. Thankfully, once we moved inside, everything improved dramatically. Service from that point on was attentive and friendly. The "Peoples Hour" menu was a highlight--great pricing without feeling "cheap." Appetizers were $6-10, cocktails $6-8, wines $6, and beers $6.50. The Down & Dirty (a vodka martini variation without vermouth) was solid, and the Out of the Office...Forever rum punch was decent. For food, we tried several items: - Makers Mini Nachos with steak -- Generous toppings but the chips got soggy quickly under all the queso, sour cream, and guac, which is not necessarily a bad thing. - Taco-bout Fish -- Crispy cod with a lemon aioli; one of the better bites of the night. - Drop It Like It's Hot -- Really good chicken tenders with a spicy Comeback sauce. - Lil B sliders -- Nicely cooked and not overdone; the Comeback sauce added a nice kick. The space has an upscale sports‑bar vibe with TVs above and around the bar. Seating can feel tight when it's busy, and the noise level definitely climbs, so keep that in mind if you're looking for a quieter meal. Despite the rocky start, the rest of the evening was enjoyable. Good food, great happy hour pricing, and solid service once we were settled inside. I'd return--just probably not to the patio during a big party.

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    Makers Union - Maker's Union on a snowy Sunday after the brunch crowd left. Beautiful spot to catch the game!

    Maker's Union on a snowy Sunday after the brunch crowd left. Beautiful spot to catch the game!

    Makers Union - Dinner menu - Grilled ribeye, special request of sautéd onions and jalapeños

    Dinner menu - Grilled ribeye, special request of sautéd onions and jalapeños

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