Erica is THEEE BEST bartender in the DMV area!…read more She gave me her recommendation for the Tini Takeover, and baby... she did NOT miss. If you go, you HAVE to try the Secret Garden 10/10 -- trust Erica!

Maker's Union is a perfectly serviceable restaurant... and I mean that in the most complimentary…read morethree-star-ish way possible. Let's start with the unexpected hero of this story... the chicken sandwich. This thing had absolutely no business being as good as it was. The breaded chicken slapped, the pickle had that perfect crisp snap, and the brioche bun came strolling in like it knew it was the prettiest person at the party. Seriously, that bun deserves recognition for its supporting role. Even the fries were really good, and I'm not a fries guy. Usually fries are just the edible packing material keeping my sandwich from sliding around the plate, but I actually found myself eating these voluntarily. Unfortunately, my margarita was aggressively mid. It wasn't bad. It wasn't good. It was technically a margarita and successfully completed all contractual obligations associated with being one. The atmosphere was... a restaurant. There were tables. There were chairs. People ate food at them. No particular vibe or energy jumped out at me. Service was similarly pure, uncut service. We ordered things. Those things arrived. Transactions occurred. Mission accomplished. Would I go back? Absolutely if someone suggested it. Would I cross state lines and embark on a pilgrimage? Probably not. But I'd order that chicken sandwich again without hesitation... and maybe ask if they'll put my margarita on a brioche bun too.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

Went back for a second shot at it. Still crappy. Not worth the stop…read more Service is weird. It has a sketchy vibe.

My team and I truly enjoyed our experience at the Potomac Social Tavern. From the very beginning,…read moreworking with Mrs. Aranda was exceptional. Her knowledge, professionalism, and courteous service were instrumental in ensuring our event was a success. The event team--Maddie, Riz, and Richard--were incredibly accommodating and did a fantastic job with the setup. Everyone was helpful, attentive, and made the experience seamless for our team. My team and I had a wonderful time and will definitely consider utilizing this location again for future events. We truly appreciate everyone who helped make our experience such a positive one.

Meh. It's a hotel restaurant. Pretty low-key. Had it not been 34 degrees outside, I would have been…read moremore inclined to step out into the neighborhood and walk to a restaurant. The Crowne Plaza front desk gave me a 15% OFF coupon at check-in too. The Sparkle Sangria was very good, and I ordered a second. I ordered the Maryland Blue Crab Dip and Wedge Salad. The toasted baguette wedges were a nice accompaniment to the hot dip. But the dip was unexciting and bland. It took so long for the salad to come out, I was about to tell them to forget about it. The bacon on the wedge salad was a bit undercooked. Maybe this is me -- but part of the appeal of Wedge Salad is slicing into the crispy lettuce wedge. PST serves there's already sliced. The service as a little slip-shod but friendly. If I stay at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City again, I might stop in for a drink-- but would skip dinner.

I live in Alexandria and Stillwater and Stone in Arlington seemed to be a nice restaurant to share…read morea dinner with my wife on a date night. The food was great; the service was engaging and eager to provide good service. The restaurant is in a Westin Hotel. Unlike other Westin's we have been to, this Westin charges $50 to park your car for more than two hours; about $28 to park 0-2 hours. The other Westin locations we have been validate the parking for patrons who eat at their restaurant. This location did not. This was not made clear before I entered the property. The management at Westin needs to understand that an otherwise enjoyable afternoon can be ruined by excessive parking fees. This can't be good for business; not mine anyway.

Crab cake was seasoned and flavorful. Mostly crab and no fillers Waiter was not knowledgeable about…read morebar. We had to go to bar to order our drinks.

My weakness? chicken wings!…read more Minding my business... Curious about Happy Hour, I stopped into 15th & Eads Bar, located inside the Marriott Hotel. Happy Hour Monday-Friday | 4:00-6:30 PM I ordered the plain Crispy Wings, served with fresh, crunchy carrot and celery sticks. As always, I requested my wings "cooked twice." Mission accomplished; quick service and a good value too! Hot. Meaty. Tender. Juicy. Plump. Crispy. Flavorful. Every bite was satisfying. I alternated between using my hands and flatware, pairing the wings with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing. The wings had plenty of flavor on their own, but both sauces were excellent complements. Just as enjoyable as the food was the atmosphere. I appreciated the laughter, light conversations, and relaxed energy throughout the bar. Sometimes that's exactly what Happy Hour should be. I'll definitely be back!!

Came in late to my hotel and decided to try this as it was downstairs. The food was not that bad…read morebut the services and price were not really worth it. Overall it was okay to go to.

Randomly roaming around Crystal City area. Visiting what's new on our old stomping grounds. This…read morespot intrigued our appetite. Service was very friendly and accommodating! Place is very intimate and vibey at the same time. We ordered Gyoza be Boeuf, Steamed Shumai, Garlic Chives Gao, and the Char Siu Chicken Rice. We enjoyed the dumplings! Very fresh. Chicken was tender and delicious! Great spot for a date night!

As far as I'm concerned, everything on this menu is a home run. Delicious, unique, and impossible…read moreto stop taking more bites even when you're so full you can barely move. We had the chicken karage and pork XLB to start. We were too polite to fight over the four small dumplings but chopsticks certainly clashed in the karage bowl - luckily the portion for that was large enough that even my cantankerous husband declared he could have been happy with that alone. For the main I had the garlic noodles with shrimp, and oh my gosh. Think of the scene from Ratatouille (yes that one) only with buttered noodles. This dish perfectly evokes comfort-food coziness while somehow also displaying complexity and class. Delicious. The cocktails are unique but passable. I had the nimbus cloud, an interesting mix of ingredients that earns the highly coveted designation of "not too sweet." Aforementioned cantankerous husband declared his old fashioned "the worst he has ever received in his life." Though probably his fault for not choosing something from the extensive menu. The new space in Crystal City is a nice vibe with a Paris streaterie/speakeasy feel, but watch your step in the alley as it's fully open to cars and therefore always steps away from chaos. We sat indoors and had a hard time hearing each other over the loud space (who doesn't love shouting WHAT? directly in your dining companions' ears through a mouthful of garlic noodles?) but honestly, once the food arrived we sort of forgot each other existed for a time. I'll be back for sure, don't judge the solo diner in the corner with enough garlic noodles to feed a family of four.

This place has a nice selection of oysters. Brine or no, there were two options each. The tuna…read moreappetizer was fantastic. Very high quality tuna there! Soft and buttery like toro. I asked the bartender to do "less sweet" on a margarita and she absolutely crushed it. Best marg in Crystal City/Arlington so far.

Such a cool spot but THE WORST hostess and bartender service - and the default tip to 25%... you…read moredon't deserve $.02. The hostess is never at the stand- so you walk to grab a drink and after passing by you 8-10 times are finally acknowledged.. only to be asked if you checked in with the hostess. Nope/ there isn't one and I only want a drink- I'm waiting on a friend. After an audible ughhhh and a distinct eye roll I'm reluctantly served. There's better spots around here- I wouldn't waste my time or money here again.

We stopped in during a Profs and Pints event and ordered the loaded fries to snack on while…read morelistening to a presentation about sailors in the Colonial Navy. As it turned out, both the talk and the fries were surprisingly good. The fries were crispy and generously covered with a melted cheese-like sauce, a white sauce, plenty of jalapeño peppers, and lots of tasty bacon pieces. It's the kind of thing you'd expect to find at a sports bar, but these were executed better than expected. The fries stayed crisp under the toppings, the bacon added plenty of flavor, and the jalapeños brought just enough heat to keep every bite interesting. It was classic sports bar food, just done unusually well.

We went here to watch the US vs. Belgium world cup game. I'm so glad we caught the game here since…read morewe were able to grab seats with a great view. The bar was packed so the vibe was amazing but the drinks and food came out pretty quick. We got a couple of soccer themed drinks which was fun!

When traveling from Baltimore to DC it's a must that we stop at flirt. Good time, drinks!…read moreDefinitely recommend. Light foods only.

I did not have the best experience. Upon arriving, my party of 2 ordered a hookah, which came out…read moreabout 10-15 minutes, which is fine. We also ordered two shots, wings, and chicken tenders. The drinks took about 25 minutes to arrive. We were not checked on for another 40 minutes and had to wave down the waitress who was sitting with her back to us while charging/playing on her cell phone. She seemed amused when we complained about the wait. The food had not yet come out and it had been over an hour since we ordered. We were the first people there (about 30 minutes after they opened) so it was empty; therefore no reason for the spotty service. They finally brought out our food 10 minutes after we asked for our checks to leave (the third time we had to flag her down). Pros: drinks, hookah Cons: service time, parking, the smell of vomit on the floors, wait staff I'd come solely for hookah in the future. Do better, please!

We love crystal city sports pub and are loyal customers. We head there every week if not more! The…read moreservice is amazing and we've made such good friends with the servers (shoutout Terry) and bartenders, it's so fun hanging out with everyone. But we are really bummed that the menu has changed in the past month, BRING BACK THE BAJA CHICKEN! Please

I've been coming to this wonderful sports bar to eat for the past four years. Its proximity to DCA…read moreand my hotel isn't the reason I keep coming back--it's the professional service, welcoming atmosphere, and consistently great food. It doesn't matter if it's a dreary Tuesday night or you're at the bar debating whether the Commanders should become the Redskins again--it's always a great place to be. Where else do you find yourself sharing your fries because someone says, "That crab cake looks so good," and you casually cut it in half? That's the kind of place this is. The patrons are among the friendliest I've encountered anywhere (a special thanks to the regulars). On one packed football night, there wasn't a seat available in the house. Guess what happened? A group of loud, hungry, football-loving fans squeezed me in at their table like we'd known each other for years. Okay, let's get to the food. Did I mention the crab cakes? Remember, I'm a native Washingtonian from blue crab country. They're not the best crab cakes between Baltimore, DC and Annapolis (competition is fierce) --but they are the best $21 crab cake sandwich I've foun, served on a brioche bun with fries and coleslaw. Ever been to Bourbon Street? The Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp brings those flavors to your table, with blackened chicken and shrimp drizzled in a sweet bourbon glaze over creamy mashed potatoes. Now for the cholesterol... those huge, crispy onion rings are fried to perfection. Love pasta? Try the Chicken Alfredo. It's generously portioned with grilled chicken, broccoli, and a rich Alfredo sauce that's perfectly balanced with the pasta. (I hate when pasta is swimming in sauce.) Believe me, I've only scratched the surface. If you see me there (I'm the guy in the hat in the photo), stop by and say hello. The first beer is on me!