Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites - Union Station, Second Floor I was at the redeveloping station determined to be out of the U.S. for the week of July 4, 2026, so that I could avoid the semi quincentennial spectacle. Amtrak Vacations developed an itinerary that would take me from Union Station to Chicago, then to Seattle, then to Vancouver, Jasper, and Banff. Over the next few years visitors will see many changes in the station, affecting where and how passengers wait for their train. The changes include a dedicated waiting area for Amtrak ticket holders and a Metropolitan Lounge for sleeper-car passengers. The station features Wolfgang Puck on the second floor, Chopt and Chipotle among others in the food court below the main floor, and a reliable McDonald's near the departure gates. I walked up one flight of non-operational escalators near Pret A Manger late one weekday morning. Mary-Jane was an attentive bar tender. While waiting for the Amtrak Floridian due to depart at 3:57 pm. I ordered a G&T Bombay Sapphire ($16) and decided against the beef sliders ($15) in favor of a double at McDonald's downstairs. Union Station is always evolving, and Wolfgang Puck is a good indicator that travelers are looking for well-crafted menu and bar items. read more

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Delicious. I have no notes, but here's some compliments. The chicken sandwich is huge. The bun is soft. The chicken itself is spilling out juices (if you cut it in half). The batter AND chicken are seasoned. And the batter isn't falling off everywhere with every bite. From the first bite to the last, very good. These are the kind of fries I like: thin, crispy, and seasoned. Like, seasoned seasoned. Almost TOO seasoned, but not quite. If you don't like salty fries, you won't like these. The tap water tastes like tap water, but the good kind (if that's a thing). Refreshing. Speedy, attentive service with a smile. She checked on me twice and I got my check less than a minute after I asked for it. FYI, they accept ApplePay, but you'll have to go to one of the kiosks at the bar for that. It's right there, so not inconvenient at all (unless all the bar stools are filled, then you'll have to squeeze between two people to tap). I'm full, happy, and ready for my 15hr train ride read more

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First, this is correctly named as, "Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites," vs. Wolfgang Puck's. I was excited to try my first dinner at a Wolfgang Puck-branded restaurant since I am fond of this brand. The Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites restaurant actually is more a bar environment with a few 2-seater tables and with gorgeous, sprawling architectural Union Station views. Yelp asked - in their standard list of questions - if this establishment had rooftop seating. This is as close to rooftop as you are going to get at Union Station and the views are gorgeous. My overall dining experience was good for a casual meal. Now that I know you need to finish your meal by around 7:30pm the next meal will likely be better. Overall Stars: 3. The Garden Salad was very good and is leaps and bounds above any typical garden salad. This is what you call a humble naming. It had cherry tomatoes, radicchio, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, green olives and who knows what other goodies were in it. Stars: 5. I requested the champagne vinaigrette dressing on the side because I'm not a vinaigrette fan. The dressing was so good that I ended up planning to pour it all on and enjoy it. The first serving was not as acidic as I thought it might be. And then I spilled it all over the table while getting ready to pour it. The server kindly brought me another. This version was more acidic. I think I'd like half of that dressing and the other half to be olive oil for more of a smooth taste vs. a vinaigrette. Stars: 4. I also ordered barbecue shrimp on the side for the salad. The flavor was flat. I also received an almost-empty bottle of Tabasco. When I poured it, the sauce kind of flew out all over the plate and that was the last of it. This liquidy Tabasco was - surprisingly - very hot, though. Stars: 3. The French Dip - roast beef on a baguette - was marvelous. The sweet red onion garnish was the first delightful taste in every bite. Then a mild but present bit of horseradish. Then the light crunch of the crispy yet not-too-thick-or-too-small baguette. Loved this Wolfgang Puck sammie or 'handheld,' as the menu calls them. The homemade potato chips were probably among the best I've enjoyed for their texture: not overly oily or salty. Stars: 5. We also had a cheeseburger. Interesting that you can't order this burger at the Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Bites at Reagan National. This burger was double-stacked and very rich. When I eat a burger, I like to taste a grill flavor or a strong sear. The flavor of the onion jam did not come through like it did on the lovely French Dip sandwich. I could only eat 1/3rd of this cheeseburger because of the other things I ate. I'd like to order this again because it might be better if I don't compare it to the flavor-packed French Dip. The fries were seasoned well and they were tasty. Stars: 3. Really enjoyed the Corruption IPA from DCBrau. It apparently drinks like a west coast IPA and so I'm curious to taste other West-coast IPA's because maybe I will like them! Not a fan, otherwise, of IPA's anywhere unless they are double IPA's. Stars: 4. The mocktail was so good that I wanted one with vodka and 3 times the cherry syrup! The server kindly accommodated me and brought it in a martini glass and it was enjoyable. I would order this one again. She did an awesome job on it! Stars: 4. Our server was awesome and helpful throughout the dining experience. She was the only waiter on the whole floor and at times she got very busy. I wouldn't have changed a thing about her service, but I would change the closing time for late night travelers. Stars: 5. Wolfgang Puck's is a place for travelers in a train station to get drinks, salads and sammie's. It's not a late night restaurant and surprisingly, closes early at 8pm. And by 8, I mean you had better pay by 7:45pm at the latest. They came to tell us they were closing at 8 and this was at about 7:40pm. I assumed a bar in Union Station would be open until at least 10pm, so I was surprised. Usually, the restaurant staff wait for the guests to leave. And at around 8:15, they might come and sweep around you as a polite hint. Here: either the manager or the bartender runs the show and makes sure that the servers usher everyone out well before 8. Well, now I know. Also, it was difficult to find the hours of Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Bites until I looked at Google Maps. It looks like they operate from 11am-8pm seven days a week. Stars: 3. *Loved* the music playlist here. They played music by Guy. Yesss! And, "Touch Me Tease Me," by Case. And "Freaky Baby," by Another Level. Really just the whole playlist - along with our awesome waitress - was a delightful experience. Stars: 5. #localtastebyjenny read more

Nice fast service, ambiance not bad for union station. Not sure about the food. Whatever you do, don't take order calamari. Union Station calamari is the equivalent of a gas station sushi I am afraid. It's overcooked dry bread-crumby... just sad read more

Wolfgang Puck - Don't order calamari - overcooked dry bread-crumby... just sad - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First of all, I'll start up by saying that this is a biased review. I love Wolfgang Puck. I still mourn the fact that it's no longer in the Denver airport. I was at Union Station one evening to meet a friend who had a two hour layover at Union Station. The train ended up being about an hour and a half late. I had to kill time. I asked red cap guys, "Where can a girl get a drink?" They directed me to this bar on the second floor at the end. I would never have found it on my own. It was really packed when I arrived. But there were some seats. I got a seat in order to drink. Service was great. The drink was great. It was the perfect time pass. Putting this place in the regular rotation for future train trips. Would like to try food next time too. read more

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Not the best, the food was its only saving grace. According to our server, they only sold Pepsi. Not Pepsi products, just Pepsi. A conversation with the bartender said no they have Pepsi products, but she could only name three, regular, Dr Pepper, and something called sky wave. Speaking of the bar, looking at the bottles, a good selection of bourbons, tequilas, mid to high shelf. It's tucked away in a corner on the third floor. If you're forced to take the elevator, you'll be walking through service corridors. The Service not great. Its worse than at an airport lounge. This was all before we got our food, or drinks, which also took a while. It's marketed as a sit down but if you're not at the bar it's a very underwhelming experience. Expected better. There was also a surcharge for using your card. The WP Burger was good. Well done. Two patties. I didn't change anything about it, and I actually liked it. The potato chips were good, not hard crisp, a little moist. The pork sliders were also delicious. Actually, just the right size for a meal for one person. Overall, this place needs better management. Better allocation of resources, training, and knowledge. A lot could be improved by just the presence of a host or hostess. Someone that sat each person so that people didn't just wander in and look around to sit down at a table. They need to elevate their game. Now...about that receipt... Who is TAIL WIND?! read more

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Had a stop at Union Station. This place is on the 2nd floor, right up the escalator. I believe my waitress name was Erica, or E. She was really nice. I had the crispy chicken handheld $18. It was good, but even better with buffalo sauce on the side. Fries were okay. IPA was refreshing $8 read more

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I came here with a coworker after work. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites is located on the second level of Union Station (on the Uniqlo side, where the old Legal Sea Foods used to be). Sadly, there are no happy hour deals (I love a good happy hour deal). Even without a happy hour, the bar was plenty busy after work - with limited bar service options inside Union Station, this place fits the bill for a place to grab a drink waiting for a train, etc. We found two seats at the bar. There were hooks underneath to hang a small bag. Ambiance was nice. It's pretty casual, but being in the upstairs section, it's a little more secluded to get you away from the hustle and bustle at a transit hub. There was music playing and tv screens showcasing Wolfgang Puck's other restaurants. They also had a small display of his cookbooks, wine, and apron available for purchase. I was debating between the sliders ($15) and the WP Burger ($20). Both were similar, but the WP burger comes with a garlic aioli spread and a side of chips plus a pickle vs. two small sliders... I opted for the larger burger. It was made quickly and sure was tasty! They offer add-ons - avocado ($3), fried egg ($3), and bacon ($4). All they need now are some fried onions as a topper and then I would be one happy camper. It is a bar, so bar service is to be expected, but service was a little scattered. After we placed our orders for food and drinks, the server asked again later if we wanted to order any drinks. We had to remind her of what we ordered. The burger add-ons were also keyed in incorrectly. Despite asking for the fried egg and avocado on the burger, we got a burger with a fried egg and bacon instead (which was what was keyed in at the register and sent to the kitchen). When we pointed it out, an avocado was brought out on the side, but when it was time to review the bill, we saw that a higher priced avocado toast was added to the check, IN ADDITION to the higher-priced and wrongly added bacon. Initially, we were going to ask for the bill to be corrected, but the server vanished for a period. Ultimately, we decided to accept the bill as presented to get out of there timely. Note: if you pay with credit card, they add a 2% surcharge. I did enjoy the burger. The meat was nicely seasoned (it came with two patties) and expertly built overall. The white cheddar, onion jam, and garlic aioli on brioche were delicious together, and the burger held up well without falling apart. They even cut the lettuce in a circular shape to match the shape of the bun. My only change would be to add a pickle inside (yes, they serve a pickle spear on the side, but it's not the same). The burger was served with house-made chips which had a good crunch and were heavily seasoned with salt and pepper. You can also substitute for fries for a $2 upcharge. I also ordered the Cherry Sunrise mocktail ($8). They did have a Cherry Blossom cocktail ($16), but it must've been a popular item for the season, because they were out. I didn't care for my mocktail. I like a sweet drink, and the Cherry Sunrise (pineapple juice, lemon juice, soda, and Sprite) wasn't very cherry and wasn't very sweet. It mostly tasted like watered down pineapple juice with cherries sunken at the bottom. It was also foamy on top which didn't add anything. I would say the experience was 3.5 stars overall, but I'll round up for that burger (highly recommend the burger!). read more

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Server was attentive and the food was good! Burger was juicy and fries were crispy and seasoned perfectly. Old school R&B playlist was a vibe. I miss Uno pizzeria but this is nice to have as an option in Union Station. read more

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The menu was absolutely amazing! I got the shrimp and my gosh was amazing and the flavor was so good and the chef came out to deliver it and actually sat and spoke with my husband and I for a little bit and it felt very nice. The drink menu was to die for we each had about 3 to 4 drinks. I like the theme of a restaurant I do like that it was in union station so you were able to relax right before our train ride home. read more

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Foods are good but the services have deteriorated over time. I do recall it opened last quarter of 2025 and the services are excellent/prompt. Today, 6/12/2026, we waited for about 15 minutes to be served our bottle of wine and we have to follow it up to ensure we have our order in place! In fairness, the waitress was prompt come billing time! read more

Let me tell you something straight up...when service, personality, and atmosphere all line up the right way, it turns a simple stop for a drink into an experience. That's exactly what happens at Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar. From the moment I walked up to the bar, I was greeted by MJ, the bartender. Now MJ is the real deal. Her personality is fun, sharp, and full of energy, the kind of presence that fits Union Station perfectly where locals, professionals, and travelers from all over the world are constantly moving through. She brings a level of charisma and confidence behind that bar that immediately sets the tone. I ordered an Old Fashioned and we instantly got into some good-natured bartender banter. I started giving her a little playful "smoke" about her mixology skills, and to her credit she stepped right into the arena and handled it like a pro. Quick wit, great humor, and even better drink making. The Old Fashioned was balanced, smooth, and crafted with the kind of attention to detail that separates good bartenders from great ones. What really stands out here is the hospitality. Every time I visit, Chef Delonte and Shayla make it a point to welcome guests with genuine warmth and professionalism. That kind of consistent service culture doesn't happen by accident, it means the team takes pride in what they're doing. The atmosphere hits that sweet spot too: lively but comfortable, upscale but still approachable. Whether you're grabbing a drink while traveling, meeting colleagues, or just enjoying the pulse of DC, it's a fantastic place to land. I've been back multiple times since they opened, and the experience keeps delivering. Great drinks, strong personalities, outstanding service, and a team that truly understands hospitality. If you're passing through Union Station, do yourself a favor and make the stop. Head up to the second floor and check out Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar. It's not just a quick drink spot--it's one of those places where the energy, the people, and the service make you want to come back again and again. And if MJ is behind the bar...order the Old Fashioned and bring your personality with you. She'll be ready. -V read more

Food was really good. I got the Chinois Chicken Salad and the Basque Cheesecake. Both very interesting dishes, and the cheesecake was probably one of the best I ever had. It had an extremely creamy texture that I haven't had before. However, I haven't had a lot of cheesecake in my life so keep that in mind. Food came out quickly once ordered, but service had a lot to be desired. I sat down for a little under ten minutes and needed to flag people down just to get them to take my order. The waitstaff was kind of elusive for most of my experience. You might have a better experience at the bar since the bartenders seemed to be the most attentive. Given that this restaurant is located in a train station, I wish they were a little quicker to serve their customers. I felt I had to put in a lot of mental effort just to get them to serve me. It was a weekday afternoon and the restaurant nor the station itself seemed particularly busy. I also asked for a water refill at the end of my meal, which I never got. I think it's worth visiting because they have some unique and tasty menu items, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're very short on time or patience. I wouldn't recommend if service and vibes are important to you. read more

Compliments to the chef... the french drip sandwich was great. Made the bread so crispy and ready to sop up the drip. The drip was a little too salty for my tastes though. The horsey sauce on the sandwich was perfect and lots of it. For only $3 more, they put a GIANT tasty side salad with artichokes and more. The wait staff I had was kind of slow, forgot my drink order but at least came back after some time to find out what it was....... I feel like the slow would be fine if I had left myself more time! The sandwich was worth "almost missing my train". ;) Yes, there is a 2% credit card charge -- so anyone not traveling on business -- beware. Overall, it was a reasonable bill. read more

Bar only review- service was slooow. Bar looked like it hadn't been wiped down in hours. Dirty glasses and dishes sitting around. Draft beer didn't work. Beer in cooler wasn't cold. I passed on the food. read more

Good food and service. Fun ambience. Overlooking the Union Station mall. Perfect for a quick bite as a transient, or drinks after work.

Mary-Jane makes a mean margarita and the calamari was great! Staff was super friendly as well!

Great food and reasonably priced. Fries and burger excellent. Only cons are they put pickle garnishes on everything and I hate pickles. Also, place seems to attract the obnoxious loudmouth alcoholic loser types who want to drink with you and won't take no for an answer. But thats not the fault of the restaurant. read more

Had a quick bite while waiting on my train. Food was outstanding and way more than I could eat. It was just as delicious for leftovers on my long train ride home. Service was excellent. Would definitely visit again. read more

The service is amazing! The food is hot and well prepared! The drinks-cold and fast! Highly recommend if you're short on time and need a cheerful place to grab a bite-this is the best place in Union Station. read more

MJ made theeeeeee BEST Old Fashioned! Thanks girl! ;) Very clean establishment, customer service was great as well! I will definitely be back. read more

My husband and I had a stop at Union Station and had seen that this place was opening, but found very little information. We decided to give it a try, and were very glad that we did! We sat at the bar, and Jacques took care of us. He couldn't have done better! I had a delicious French dip sandwich and my husband liked his bratwurst. For those needing info: hours are Mon-Sat 10-9 and Sunday 10-6. I was told that they will open for breakfast soon. Enjoy! read more

The bartender was only concerned with the two women he was hitting on at the counter. He made there drinks, tried to fix them to make them happy and ignored all other customers. I had to ask for my food which was up in the window for ten minutes. Also, I had to ask three times for a glass of water. Manager walked around in a daze, unsure what he was there to do. read more