I came to Makers Union with a friend and had such a great time! The menu for brunch is priced well and the food delicious! We enjoyed the bottomless brunch and bottomless mimosas. Aaron was our waiter and he had so much patience with us and answered all of our questions! I have a peanut allergy and he made sure to accommodate me and get my all of my food was made to order and safe. If you're looking for a great brunch experience on the Warf in DC, go to Makers Union and ask for Aaron. read more

Makers Union - Strawberry mimosa - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food and service was EXCEPTIONAL. Ronnie and Alexis our servers were VERY knowledgeable, personable and helpful. They are an asset to the establishment and should be acknowledged for their professionalism and patience. Ronnie's enthusiasm and love for what he does shined. He deserves a raise. I will definitely be back. read more

I enjoyed drinks and food for a company happy hour here and the vibes were super cute! The staff was very helpful and accommodating of such a big party and I really enjoyed the pear margarita! We had a spread of calamari, sliders, French fries, nachos, and mac and cheese, and it was all delicious! read more

Makers Union - Pear margarita - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fast service. Food was superb and Aaron, the bartender was stellar! The Peach Bellini set the tone for a well curated meal! Will def make this a regular hang brunch spot! read more

Makers Union - Nashville Hot Strips - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

To preface my review: I have been a home cook for a little over 10 years and i am a full blown food/restaurant snob: HOWEVER, I was SEVERELY disappointed. the staff was fantastic, and my review has nothing to do with the service because they did nothing wrong. The steak and fries was 32 dollars and I maybe got 6 oz of steak. 4 little strips that was not cooked to the correct temperature. I mean if you're gonna F-up the temp at least give me the whole steak.... the starter, chicken wings were clearly frozen and undercooked. and my 25 dollar cocktail was tasty but light on the alcohol. Overall the food was a half descent meal but they SHOULD NOT be advertising as a fancy pub worth that much money. overpriced and overrated read more

The food was extra delicious and the service was amazing. I loved the environment and atmosphere here and I'll definitely come back! read more

Makers Union - A lemon drop! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Subpar experience. Went here with 6 people and 4 of us received our entrees about 10 minutes before the other two. We waited to eat for a bit however 3 of us were done eating before the other 2 were even served. Additionally, someone in our party ordered the lamb chop but was served the appetizer lollipop and was told by the server that the entree was a larger size of the appetizer. There is no way that those 4 tiny lollipops were an entree. The manager did notice the other two without their meal when he passed by our table and offered us 10% off our bill HOWEVER then the server adds 20% gratuity to it. I always tip 20% or greater when I go to a restaurant however this server did not deserve a 20% tip. Nowhere on the menu did it state that parties of 6 or greater would be subject to a mandatory service charge. I think she knew that she did not offer good service and went ahead and added it on herself. There are many more dining options at The Wharf. read more

Food and drinks were on point. Service was great. Friendly. We got the Mediterranean salad with chicken and the ribeye. I'm not really a steak eater, but that steak was a thing of perfection. Omg. Seasoned perfectly. Tender. Juicy. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Everything about this experience was average - not good or bad, so I really wish I could give them a 2.5, instead. Decided to visit this restaurant last minute for brunch. For shared plates, we ordered the Deviled Eggs, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Breakfast Nachos. For entrees, we ordered the Maryland Crab Cake Benedict and Breakfast Scramble. Our favorite food options were the breakfast nachos and brussels sprouts. Everything else was just okay and honestly not memorable. For cocktails, we opted for the bottomless mimosas, which sat in a heavy syrup that we ultimately got taken out. I would recommend this restaurant if you are passing by and looking for a new experience or would like to quickly catch up with friends. read more

Food was expensive and mediocre. Service was a major disappointment. Waiter was terrible: rude, inexperienced, disrespectful, and disinterested. He messed up an order, spilled a drink on me, spilled water, didn't know how to pour wine, messed up our bill, and stressed out the entire table. I will not return as this is not the type of experience we'd hoped for given how much we spent in the restaurant. read more

I love coming here for a post work cocktail! Agnes, Aaron, and Salvador always deliver amazing service along with a few laughs! I'm fond of the burger and the fish and chips. The Nashville tenders are a bit oily but still tasty. I plan to try a few more things on the menu! read more

Makers Union - Magical Sage cocktail with Remy instead of Vodka. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is amazing, the service was excellent, and the ambiance it's perfect. Definitely a place that I'll recommend to anyone that comes to the Wharf. read more

Unfortunately the there is only 1 bartender serving the whole restaurant. The manager needs to be fired for letting it get so bad. read more

Food was decent and presented well. Service was slow which the server acknowledged, so some drinks were comped which was nice. However, this experience was completely soured because my credit card was charged twice--once for my order and then another transaction for a higher amount. When I called to get a refund, they said it was valid as a "contactless payment" since there was no signature, and they would not refund me. My credit card company said it was a chip transaction and refunded my money. This has never happened to me before. For this reason, I cannot recommend this place at all. read more

Makers Union - Ahi Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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In town for a conference, and ran across this place- excellent atmosphere, great food (ate there about 5 times during my trip), and I especially loved the happy hour prices, and staff! read more

Aaron and Diamond were extremely pleasant! Although we had a reservation we sat at the bar and were immediately greeted and taken care of! I orders a passion fruit lemon drop that was made to perfection. I order the makers burger and it was one of the best burgers I had! The restaurant was also very pretty inside and the chairs were were comfortable read more

Makers Union - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My husband and I stopped in for brunch before heading to the Waterfront. The food, and drinks were amazing, but even more amazing was our waitress Chelley. She was super sweet, attentive, and prompt. It was an amazing meal all around. Highly recommended. read more

I heard a few people talk about their brunch so I decided to stop by and check it out. When we arrived, they did not have any seats so we decided to sit at the bar. I was totally fine with this because the place is so beautiful and has an open concept. The reason I am giving this three stars because the service was so slow. Every time we wanted something we had to flag the bartender down. He kept his back to us the entire time. I am hoping this is just a one off experience because the food was pretty decent. We got the bottomless brunch. The breakfast nachos were really good and I enjoyed the deviled eggs as well. The hot honey chicken tenders were flavorless, so I would never order that again. The brussels sprouts were decent, but I've definitely had better. The French toast was pretty good as well. The spinach dip was missing a little flavor as well. I thought the crab cake Benedict was good. I loved the hollandaise sauce. read more

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We came across this restaurant walking the Wharf. I'm so glad we bumped into it. The cocktails and mocktails were exceptional. The service was good and the vibe was nice. The food was amazing! Tried some things out of my comfort zone and was pleasantly surprised. The French toast was a table favorite. read more

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Ronnie the food runner was great very attentive and was always on point with me and my family's orders. We didn't have to wait for anything and everything came out hot and fresh!! He's the best will be back again to see him this was my first time attending and he saved the experience my server Samuel was the worse very confused and lost but thanks to Ronnie I'll be back again read more

Food was great and Alexis was superb!! So attentive and checked in on our large party so many times!

Your two hostesses that are working today 28 July at 1422, should not be the face of your establishment. I'd use some choice words for them but Google wouldn't like that. When you walk into a place that's busy, you don't just say, "we don't have tables" and stare at the customer. Zero follow up to the statement from them. Had to ask about a wait time for them to say more than that. Their response to asking about wait times was, "there's no way for us to know when a table will be ready" in a snotty irritated attitude. Also the body language and just pissy look on their faces like they didn't want to talk to customers is not a good look. You should think about finding new help or coaching them on how to be better at their job. read more

Food was very yum and so were the drinks. The coffee is crazy good tbh. Our server Dom made an amaaazing coffee for me!!! Anyway 10/10 would return and request Dom every time read more

Makers Union - My beautiful friend on this beautiful day - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: Food was good. Better than expected. I had a burger with fries and my son had a ribeye served with chimichurri sauce. Service: The server was serving a large party in the other room, so he was a little slow to take our order and get it out to us. But he was hustling, that was impressive. Unfortunately, neither he nor us should have been in that situation. Ambiance: Like a sports bar atmosphere. Loud with cavernous echoes. Would have like a little more of a quiet, toned down experience. In all fairness, I didn't know what to expect in this regard anyway. Decent place, good food. read more

I have dined at Makers Union twice since their opening. From the menu starters, I have enjoyed the broccoli cheddar soup and crispy brussels sprouts. From the menu mains, I have enjoyed the hickory smoked salmon and. From the menu greens and bowls, I have enjoyed the pesto grain bowl. The restaurant space is attractively petite, making it a great space for lunch when the footprint of people is at a minimal. If you enjoy gentle and quite spaces for lunch, at this time I'd recommend Makers Union. As the restaurant recently opened, the staff and management are extremely warm and welcoming. A spirit of new possibilities fills this space, and it is refreshing. Lastly, while dining I had the honor of being hosted by Brianna. She functioned as a phenomenal waitress and made my dining experience pleasant. I look forward to exploring more of the menu. read more

I had lunch after brunch at the new Makers Union restaurant at the Wharf. The pros was I was seated quickly because it was not that many people in the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. My three $21 scallops were room temperature but tasty. My prime rib sandwich was also very good. The restaurant is a nice size. Cons, they have a lot of employees, but they're not as a tentative to the guest as they should be. I waited quite a while for my food being that the restaurant only had a handful of people. I asked for dessert and I was offered a brownie and bread pudding. I opted for the bread pudding, taking my total bill to over $70 with a tip. The bread pudding was terrible. It was hard and was not tasty. Overall i enjoyed my meal. The managers come over later and they were very nice. I think it's going to be a nice neighborhood pub. Just give them some time. This restaurant is brand new but overall it's worth trying. The menu looks great. They also have live music on the weekend. Check them out! read more

Makers Union - Did tomatoes didn't look too tasty so I left them there. This was on my salad that came with my prime rib sandwich. The salad was excellent. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food is good... service and attention to detail needs a bit of work. I've had the eggs Benedict a couple of times. First time the poached eggs were totally overcooked. Asked for extra hollandaise and had to remind the bar tender 3 different times to please bring me the extra sauce... the worst experience is waiting with cold eggs for more sauce :( second time service was in the dining room and much better. Food is still good and their breakfast potatoes are pretty good and crunchy too. Second time had the monkey bread which was soooo yummy and huge so suggest you share. Calories are also poor a my insane but it is worth it. read more

I visited this restaurant a year prior with my sister for a casual birthday dinner and had tucked that experience into my memory bank. Fast-forward, I recommended Makers Union for a group of eight. I qualified my recommendation by saying that I had not been there in a year and could not vouch for what it was like today. Well, this restaurant did not disappoint. We had a reservation and we were seated promptly. A few of us had the ribeye steak, which was prepared to perfection - melt in your mouth good! Someone else in our group had the burger which never disappoints, a few others went light with Mediterranean bowls, and another ordered the lamb chops. Everyone raved about their meals and the quality of the food. I had the spicy mango margarita which I liked, but it was a little sweet for my taste. But again good if that's what you like-others had the same drink and they loved it. The cocktails around the table were enjoyed by all. If they keep serving it up like this, I'll be back and happy to recommend. read more

The waitress - I wish I had her name- was this beautiful black woman who was the best waitress I've ever had. I'm kicking myself for not paying attention to her name so I could put it in the review. Quickly got seated even on a Friday night, good food- not outstanding which is why the 4 instead of 5- but it was a good pick for dinner when we were at the warf read more

Horrible experience at Maker's Union. Wish I could have taken photos of our food orders, but honestly did not think the fullness of the experience would be so bad that I would have to write a review. We ordered the Chicken tenders, the pasta with chicken, and the Fish and Chips. We had an additional order from the kids menu (also chicken tenders) -- little did I know that the adult chicken tenders and kids menu chicken tenders were literally the same size! They adult tenders were laughably small. Literally the smallest size tenders I have ever had. Same issue with the Chicken in my pasta. There was so little chicken, I actually thought that they forgot to include it, until I dug in and found a few small bits of grilled chicken. I guess the one positive for the Fish and Chips is it was the right size. The only problem -- it smelled disgusting. We thought we were just imagining things (can everything really be going this bad?), until the table next to us commented how disgusting the fish smelled. A deeper look into the fish showed that it was uncooked. We returned it right away. No one came to apologize or give an explanation. It's almost worthless to mention at this point that the service was so slow on an empty night there, but It doesn't even matter. The portions and quality of the food were so poor that we'll never be back. Best I can surmise is this is just a tourist trap. Small portions, inflated prices, lackluster service are no worries if you're only expecting the customers once. Well, it'll be the last time for this this DC resident! read more

So this will be a completely honest review, I'll start with food and end with service. Food wise: 4 out of 10. I had the nachos...which barely had any cheese or toppings. Just a huge pile of chips w a DOLLOP of cheese and barely any guac...I did not get meat which is why I was so confused about barely having any veggies on the vegetarian nachos? I had such bad service I didn't order a main course. Had to complain and I leave. Service: 1 out of 10 I sat at the bar as they were packed I thought I'd get better service. I sat down and waited 10/15 mins for the woman bartender to acknowledge me but she acknowledged everyone around me. I asked for my own menu & water. Couldn't get her attention to order another or even get utensils or napkins for my nachos... Later down the line I noted majority of the staff standing and conversing w each her and a group of young ladies at the end of the bar. Majority of the bartenders time was spent w that group of ladies OR conversing w colleagues so I had to wait and grab her attention again as she was talking &i ready to order my drink... The drink she made was good. a male bartender arrived... I thought to help but then I noticed both bartenders assisting everyone around me BUT me So I waited (& watched the time as I waited) for 15 minutes to see if anyone would refresh my water or ask me if my food was good as they did the other patrons. That didn't happen and after 15 mins I found a manager after listening not really seeming to care she walked away and comped my app & drink I left and I will NEVER return. I am not sure if it was what I looked like or who I appeared to be.. but I was pretty much ignored by every server and bartender while the ppl next to me all got served and was asked how their meal was. I literally sat at the bar to avoid this.. also the bartenders were EXTREMELY lackluster in terms of personality ... kind but boring & unexciting maybe me they spoke it would've been different: read more

10/10 service 10/10 food absolutely no complaints, reasonable prices for everything. ronny and jonathan were amazing. very good vibes. highly recommend read more

I wanted to preface that I'm not usually one to write food reviews. However this place appalled me by the absolute horrid service. For a restaurant that's whole basis is all you can eat brunch, it took 50 minutes for just 4 plates to come out. We politely reminded the servers multiple times, with no success. And when the food finally arrived there was no apology or any hint of remorse for mistakes with staff. When I told the manager about my experience he brushed it with attitude and again no apology. Safe to say I will not return. read more

I don't know how this place has 4 stars. We arrived to a distracted and disinterested greeter. After reading the menu and preparing to order, they were out of what we are told are their best apps...nachos and spinach/artichoke dip. We went with the chicken sandwiches which seemed to be a specialty. It was the most bland chicken sandwich I had ever had with some bad hot sauce squirted on it. We were expecting something close to Hattie B's in Nashville, but the sandwiches at Popeye's or Shake Shack are better. The fries were fine. If you are at the Wharf, go someplace else. read more

I came in to visit my sister from out of town. We were staying at the Pendry hotel and saw this great little new restaurant open just across the street and then we stopped in to look at the menu and the tomahawk steak and bottomless mimosas for two! It looked irresistible on a Sunday morning. The steak was perfectly prepared and it was delicious! Our drinks were very good too! Our server was very kind and charming and the manager Ivan came by our table to check on us. I appreciate the attentive staff, love the decor and the open kitchen! We really enjoyed our brunch! This is not your grandma's pub, be prepared to spend on your dining experience. read more

Bar - 10/10 Bartender - 10/10 Food - 7/10 Waiters - 6/10 Ambience - 8/10 Good experience overall read more

The cornflake crusted french toast here is delicious! I went for brunch with a friend. We decided not to do the family-style unlimited brunch cause that would be too much food for two people. We got the bottomless mimosas. The server was kind of slow to come refill our mimosas even though the place was kind of empty. Will return for more french toast! read more

The food was not good. Do not order the Chicken and Waffles, it is bland and dry. The service was alright! The waiter did traditional waiter duties and didn't go above and beyond. The atmosphere was ascetically pleasing. It was very lively. read more

food was mid. i got chicken alfredo and it had way too much sauce, i'm literally gonna go home and make more pasta to balance it out. the chicken tenders were alright but not enough sauce. i got a dessert but the waiter is so busy we've been here for TWO HOURS and i still have to keep asking him for it. I was here so long i had to push back a meeting i had after eating here. overall the server didn't attempt to refill our drinks, check in after our food was over 45 minutes late, and i had to repeatedly flag him down for the simplest things. i don't know if it was super busy or if he just didn't like us but it was not good service and i certainly will not be coming back. read more

Makers Union - alfredo with too much sauce (and this is after i drained about a cup of it from my bowl) - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Have been here three times for work-related meals and every time the service is warm and wonderful, and every person enjoys the food they've ordered. Great addition to the wharf. read more