Absolutely beautiful seating area. They really did a wonderful job decorating. I love how open and…read morebright it is. Would definitely come back on a date or with friends! Several options for food and drink.

Of course the interior is beautiful and there's lots of space which I love. But as you can see the…read moreother reviews mentioning, the prices are high, even for downtown. That did not come as a surprise to me, but the service at the bar was the worst I've ever had. The bartender (female) was extremely rude to not just me but all of my friends individually. I understand that sometimes you can be having a bad day but snapping people who are just trying to order is bad manners. I hope someone can bring this up to her or she can find other work better suited to her demeanor.

11.22.25 Love their…read moreholiday decorations which make for great photo opps. Also I appreciate that they have an abundance of seating areas throughout the mall. Unlike my local mall in Howard County, they have nicer, reputable retailers. It is currently my favorite mall in Maryland.

I'm going to be honest, I had no idea there was a mall in this highway triangle. I thought the…read morespace between where I-270 and I-495 met had nothing in it. I've only seen the area from the highways that are tree lined. I am quite amazed by how out of touch I was for this area. This mall is quite expansive. The one thing I love about the DMV area is that the malls are still thriving. Not to the point where every single store is filled, but no where near dead mall territory. I had some time to kill before I had to head back home and wanting to pick up some items. Parking here had me. I wasn't sure where would be the best place to park. I ended up in the outdoor lots and didn't even want to mess with the parking structure. As a note, early here means you will encounter a slew of parents with their children in tow. Be careful and mindful in the parking lot as they will be everywhere. The mall had a bit of everything in here. The typical anchors and national chains you would expect to find in a mall. Food court area was jammed with eateries and customers. I opted to not eat here. Would definitely come back. Especially on a lazy day. Good people watching, enough stores to grab whatever you might be thinking of getting, and ample parking.

Recently renovated, Western Market DC is great for a place to meet with friends who don't all want…read moreto eat at the same restaurant or cuisine. You have your choice of Indian, Venezuelan, Burmese, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, and more. Maman (which replaced Paul Bakery), Andy's Pizza, and Falafel Inc are superb. The only national chain restaurant is Chipotle. In the warmer months you can sit in the outdoor space outside Chipotle, but it gets busy and crowded fast so reserving chairs for friends on their way is a challenge. There's also an underground (paid) garage accessible from 20th St NW.

Great bites, diverse lines amd ease of access. Parking can be a bit difficult unless you're a GW…read morestudent. I love the open seating concept.

It's a standard food court. Good range of places with a lot of the standards, though I personally…read morelike the crepe place myself.

While Union Station is beautiful I cannot really say that for the food court. It is ok. There are a…read morevariety of dining options: the type you would expect from a food court. It felt old and dated but service was ok and it did the job if you are hungry.

This place has definitely gone downhill since my last visit in DC.... There was no AC at lunch time…read moreand it was pretty empty. But I do appreciate the variety of food and drinks. I also like that you can just order off a kiosk and pick up your order. This time I ordered a poke bowl, for almost $18, it was pretty good. Lots of toppings, not much fish. It was still super filling and the ingredients were definitely fresh and I really enjoyed my bowl.

I was disappointed with my visit to Luna Hall. It feels like management has stopped maintaining the…read moreplace. The bathrooms were in poor condition. Several stall doors were broken or wouldn't lock, and one restroom appeared to be used for storage with boxes blocking access. The downstairs area was dirty, with storage boxes stacked throughout the hallways and even a freezer sitting in a public walkway. It gave the impression that back-of-house storage had spilled into customer areas. Another concerning issue was that there was an equipment/server rack sitting wide open outside the restroom, which didn't seem appropriate or safe in a public space. One thing that surprised me was the food hall concept. While it appears to have multiple vendors, they all seem to share the same kitchen, many of the same employees, and much of the same menu. It felt less like independent food stalls and more like a single restaurant operating under different brand names, where you simply order at different windows. The overall atmosphere felt neglected. Many of the employees appeared unorganized and unsure of the ordering process, and the service reflected that. The idea has potential, but the facility needs much better upkeep and organization. Cleaner common areas, properly maintained restrooms, and a more polished operation would go a long way toward making this a place worth returning to.

At The Square this weekend was the Umbrella Art Fair. The entire 5th floor was a showcase of…read moreartists and their work. There were displays of art from various mediums: paint, clay, carpetry, abstract, blocks, etc. I hope they have other exhibitions here, because the space is truly meant for them.

Staff: quick, helpful, and very friendly…read more Ambiance: located at the K street entrance of the building, this small find is certainly great for sweet tooth lovers. I ordered the half dozen churros with coffee, yes, coffee and get this...it was after 5pm! Major win for anyone who loves a great afternoon cup. Coffee was freshly brewed and they provided creamer and condiments on the side. Churros: prepared fresh, these churros were light, sweet, and addictive. Seriously couldn't get enough of them and I didn't need any sauces (available for a small fee) they were perfect as is with the right sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. I'll certainly support this place again because it reminded me of the churros I used to enjoy from the street vendors in New York. Those churros were fresh, hot, and flavorful and this place definitely delivered the same quality feeling.

I love visiting Potomac Mills, it's a pretty good size shopping mall. I would drive down from…read moreArlington VA area to just shop and browse Potomac mills. Lots of parking and stores. There's also a lot of stores around the mall. It's always busy here; no matter what day it is but definitely holidays are crazy. Many selection of clothing, shoes, accessories etc.

This outlet mall has something for everyone. And I mean everyone in my group left with something…read morewhether it be merchandise from one of the many shops or a meal. There's a big lot surrounding the Mills for parking . I chose the side near Nordstrom's rack and didn't have a problem finding a spot. There are backgrounds for picture taking opportunities located in the mall .The bathrooms were clean.Just wish they had paper towels available for hand drying.

Oh the hype is real…read more No one ever says a negative word about the cafeteria. That's because you get a variety of choices, superb quality for cafeteria eats, and uber affordable prices. From their salad bar, to their soups (mainly their chili), sandwich shops, pizza/flatbreads, burgers/hot dogs, gyro station, dessert station, and main course/global cuisine stations. Global cuisines rotate every day and each day has something delicious. The week I was in attendance, there was Salmon w/ veggies, Lasagna, and Fried Chicken as the delicious options. When people visit the Seidmann center in Arlington, the excitement for the FDIC cafeteria is heard in volumes. Can you blame them!?

Amazing food and love going every time I'm in town visiting. I can't say enough good about the…read morefood, the quality, quantity and most of all the service from all of the staff

I don't know how I overlook this place each time I am near. I somehow just associate it with the…read moreMetro station and forget that it is its own standalone business. I think what happens is that I mindlessly walk through here as I use it as a passageway. I need to start paying attention to what is in here and keep note of it. Basically this is a mall. Like every mall just about everywhere, they are without some businesses. But, I will say this about the DMV area, even with some shops being empty, the malls still know how to draw people in. Even if it is just for the food options. This place has a ton of food options and some of the places in here are the only place in DC to find them, or at least a place where it is fairly easy to get to in order to visit the business. They got the run of the chains you would see in almost any food court. Charleys, Five Guys, Jamba Juice, Moe's, Panda Express, Starbucks, Subway, etc. But there are a lot of mom and pop stands mixed in. You can definitely find something for your lunch or a quick snack. This is one of the only places I have seen a Church's Chicken in the city. It can be a maze walking through here, especially if you arrive via Metro. But like I said, it is a great passageway to get yourself to areas without having to be outside. With the Spy Museum on the one end it's a great place to spend a day in the city. The Wharf not too far either. There are a few shops throughout as well. Mostly open during daylight hours if you need to grab a thing or two. Everything from a post office to a convenience type store. If you are lucky enough to work nearby, I am sure this is busy around the lunchtime hour.

A little confused what this is. I think it's a fancy train station/transfer hub, I guess. Anyway, I…read morefound out about it because I was staying at the hotel nearby. If you're staying at the Hilton, there's a direct connection to it from the hotel. So this place is helpful because it has several fast food options. Nothing to rave about, but when you're traveling access to quick, fast food is important. Many food places either seemed always closed when I went a few times or open at inconsistent times. The place also never seems busy. Kinda ghost town-ish. Panda Express seemed to be the main attraction here. All together tho, it was clean. I think the space has potential to be a more useful shopping space for people.

I have to admit that Union Station in D.C. is really the main train station I know well. I've spent…read morequite a bit of time at Denver Union Station, but never actually to catch a train, and the other major station I can compare it to is Penn Station in New York City. Obviously, Penn Station handles a completely different volume of people, so it's not exactly a fair comparison, but every time I travel through Union Station I'm impressed by how easy it is. First, there is SO much room. Even when it's busy, I rarely feel like I'm fighting for space. It's consistently clean, it's easy to navigate, and the communication around where trains are and where you need to go is clear. I also love that they actually use all that space. There are sometimes little markets in the huge open area toward the front, and there's also a room off to the side that doesn't have a restaurant or anything in it, but people seem to use it as a quieter place to sit. It's just more space, which is something I really appreciate in a train station. The food options are also surprisingly good in terms of variety. You can have a sit-down meal upstairs, grab something reasonably priced and fast-casual on the main level, or head downstairs for the cheaper fast-food options. There's even a post office, which is incredibly convenient if you need to get an errand done before leaving town or while you're passing through. Overall, I'm always impressed by Union Station. It's spacious, clean, efficient, easy to understand, and has enough food and other amenities that you can actually spend some time there comfortably before your train. As someone who really appreciates not feeling crammed into a train station, the amount of space might be my favorite part.

I'm updating my review since Union Station has been making an effort to make some changes. But, I'm…read morenot giving up other malls or restaurants. I had a good time visiting lots of stores during the day. I always use a cross body bag whenever I'm downtown. When I use the red line at night, I take Chinatown's metro stop. The streets are well lit and I have less unsavory characters to deal with. The police have a presence at Capital One Arena and the convention center. There are new businesses on the Mezzanine level that are interesting. A case study is whether Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Bites will stay. A pop art installation has replaced Ann Taylor on the mezzanine level. The space that housed Victoria's Secret is still empty (rip). My Swatch store (rip) is where Amtrak passengers wait for trains. H&M is now on the lower level (where Borders Books was located). Walgreens is hanging in there too. Chipotle is always a favorite (but the 4th St location is closer). The main hall is a beautiful event space. All that marble floor used to have benches where DMV residents & visitors could sit and visit. It is one of the reasons I don't hang out inside that gorgeous building as often. Most of the seating is gone. The Amtrak gates are just gates. All of the seating was removed after homeless people caused injury to Amtrak employees. Union Station is beautiful. We used to visit more often. I loved trying items in the food court. The vendors change over more frequently. Wendy's is gone. Taco Bell is hanging in there. Raising Cane's is there (as of 9/26). We attended the grand opening of Halal Guys. I'm happy they are still in business. The "suggested rule" for dining in the food court area is staying for 30 minutes. I have never been asked to leave when visiting with friends but we're usually in Chinatown where places are open after 8pm. The food court shuts down promptly at 8pm. If you are lingering after that time, all the other tables and chairs have been stacked and moved. Wok a Holic was a disappointment but meat eaters can find a dish (just don't order fried rice). Unos was a big loss (rip). We loved having pizza or pasta and two floors of places to dine. The main purpose for visiting Union Station is taking Metro, Amtrak, a bus or the Marc Train. The loss of the Circulator buses is another reason I don't visit frequently. Enterprise Car Rental has taken over dozens of spaces in the parking garage. The expansion project fell apart & was halted. The Postal Museum is across the street and worth a visit. If you park in Union Station you can still get a few dollars off of your parking by validating your ticket at the bus entrance level.