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.

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.

McNamaras is great. I stopped by here late night like 9pm…read more I asked for recommendations and server said stout burger which is a deconstructed burger with mushrooms and mash. very tasty and easy to eat not messy. I got a carrot cake for dessert and it was awesome too. the beers were poured heavy and the price is lower than a lot of places I've been to. overall good service good food laid back atmosphere. recommend.

Great food and excellent bar tenders. Givens…read moreRichard Kassa Roberto Mauriao Medi Bartenders at the Potomac are respectful and are professionals at what they do.

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.

This is the hotel restaurant for the Westin Crystal City... Service was very nice and the food…read moreselection on their buffet was nice. They also had a full menu for other items, not on their breakfast buffet. They have a bar and happy hour bites later in the day that you can enjoy. We tried breakfast and drinks later in the day here and everything was great. Staff was very friendly.

We went to this place for dinner and it is located in the Westin Hotel. It wasn't super busy when…read morewe got there and we sat down and get our menus. Juan was our server and he got us our menus and drinks fast. The menu is limited but there's a variety of different options. Once we orders it took a while to actually get our food but once it came everyone enjoyed their meal. I got a salmon starter and it was not very enjoyable so Juan replaced it with no charge! The place was quiet and relaxing!

If I could rate this lower, I would. And I absolutely hate to give a one star, but this was highway…read morerobbery. Let's start with service: Although the server promptly handed me a menu, she disappeared for the next 22 mins. She walked past my table 4 times, but never came to check on me. When I initially sat down, the table next to me ordered salads & beers. They were nearly done with their food before I was able to place an order. Presentation: The menu is very straightforward, but there are definitely some liberties taken with the descriptions of the food. I opted to order the pork belly tacos, and because I love them, I also ordered a side of hush puppies. I don't eat a lot, so I figured I'd have leftovers to take up to my room. Food: Imagine my surprise when I was presented with the sorriest 4 pork belly tacos I've ever seen. Each was maybe a bite and a half. My Apple Watch was almost bigger. They came with a green chile sauce & pico de gallo. Both bowls of sauce were twice the size of the tacos. Speaking of, the tacos were overstuffed with cabbage & onions, & maybe a hint of pork. I was very glad I ordered the hush puppies. Until I had a look at them. I received 4 of the most overcooked, flavorless hush puppies I've ever eaten. And inside they had crab, I did not receive the sauce. I did not finish them. Along with a Heineken, I spent $50. I want my money back.

Had a long day with too much business travel and grumble grumble. Sat down at a comfy table and…read moreAster took amazing care of me. Glass of wine, tasty snacks, space for my computer. Super comfortable place to unwind a bit before ending a long day.

Came here for our anniversary and I can safely say it did not disappoint!…read more Initially, it seemed empty as we approached the entrance and saw there were only people at the bar, so we had concerns about the food -- however the National Landing location seemed to be new and the area around it seemed to be undergoing construction or openings! Food was amazing! Our favorite was the gyozas (not your typical ones) but these had inspirations from French Onion Soup. The garlic noodles and the luo rou fan were also spectacular, rich in flavor, and just mouth watering :) The service was excellent and extremely accommodating! 10/10 recommend!

Great little bar I like the high tables by the window, iiit's not that big inside but the space was…read moreutilized quite well, they also have plenty of outdoor seating. Great location steps away from Crystal City metro. I ordered the Popiah de Canrad(duck spring rolls), I love duck you know I had to try them! They were soo ducking good! I had two round, the walnut Shrimp was great as well breading was light and flavorful. For the entree I had the Char Siu Chicken Rice wasn't a fan of the soggy skin but, it was delicious and the sweet soy and ginger chimichurri was a nice touch. Oh and try the citrus paradis it was a very refreshing.

Water bar is a great spot and has great drinks and music! They also have a good happy hour. The…read moreburger, chips and quac and brussel sprouts are really good. Highly recommend this spot

Mauricio and Kevin were awesome! They create a chill vibe and so attentive. Such a great place to…read morerelax and sip

My work rented a private room for a big team event. We had about 70 people and it was still pretty…read moreroomy. The bartenders were good and they had a set menu of beef sliders, salad, chicken wings. Everything tasted good but nothing out of the ordinary. It was a nice venue to have a team outing near our head office.

Busy, busy, busy! It's a casual place, ki. Da loud. It was super crowded so we got a long community…read moretable. Ordered off a qr menu the online interface was a plus. You could leave the tab open and the minute I hit pay it felt like my drink was at the table. Drink and food menu was a little basic, but we still found something to hold us over. It was OK for me.

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!

The Flirt Lounge has good cocktails and a decent happy hour. Most patrons appear to go there for…read morethe hookah menu, which is not my thing, but hey, if it is yours, the folks I observed around the bar and lounge seating all appeared satisfied with their hookah offerings. :-) The vibe is a low key club....very approachable. I ordered a margarita and it was good enough to stay for a second round. Thanks for a good experience!

In town on business and stopped in for dinner. Nute was our server. Nute is amazing! She gave us…read morefood recommendations from the menu that were fantastic as well. Crystal City Sports Pub has a great vibe, plenty of TVs for sports watching and a great selection of beer and drinks. We liked it so much we went back again the next night and got Nute again! She recognized us right away and welcomed us like old friends. We will keep coming back when we are in town! Can't wait to see Nute again!

Nute was an amazing server, great vibes for a late night bar. Our group had a fantastic time and…read moreshe made the night all the way worth it. We had a fantastic time and can't recommend it enough for a good night out.