Makers Union Arlington

Makers Union Arlington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. K

   Katara VIP

   Caribbean4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very mid, which is surprising since the restaurant has 4.7 stars out of 5 on Google. Maybe it’s dinner is better? However, wouldn’t recommend brunch.
   

   Is this helpful?

2. A

   Alisha

   Washington DC74 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first visit to this location and I was blown away by the outstanding service! They were really busy but the front desk young lady was cool, calm, and friendly. Our waiter was so knowledgeable, nice, and recommended the best items off the menu for us. I brought my dog, we sat on the patio, our waiter offered the dog meal. How awesome! I love this place. Food, service, and the atmosphere!!! Definitely give them a try. #HappyEating
   

   Is this helpful?

3. R

   Rosemary

   Washington DC8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was slooooooow. Food was meh. Good breakfast potatoes. Outside was now. Unlikely to return.
   

   Is this helpful?

4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great! Food was amazing! Loved the vibe! Definitely be back!
   

   Is this helpful?

5. D

   Diana VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was great, drinks, service, and ambiance were lackluster.
   

   Is this helpful?

6. K

   Ken VIP

   New Orleans2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Have visited multiple times during business travel. Last night was not a pleasant experience. As usual, I ordered the prime rib sandwich. It was full of fat and grizzle and not fully edible. These things happen. What was disappointing was my waiter’s (his name is Ali) lack of sensitivity to my legitimate concerns. He simply stated it that’s the way it’s served. Very disappointed.
   

   Is this helpful?

7. C

   Christina

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and great service. Came in for lunch and the table had chicken sandwiches and salmon plus desserts. All was good. Waiter was super attentive. Music and clientele were boisterous.
   

   Is this helpful?

8. L

   Les

   Atlanta96 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Try the Shecrab soup: excellent. All the food is good with big portions.
   

   Is this helpful?

9. j

   james VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   The restaurant is unnecessarily loud. Very difficult to have meaningful conversation.
   

   Is this helpful?

10. N

    NIKKI

    Hawaii4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2

    As much as would like to give a great review for this location, I can't because my friend and I were unable to have a conversation and left after one drink. There was live music on the night we went, and it was the loudest noisiest restaurant I have ever been to in my life. my friend and I had to shout over the table to have a conversation. Our server agreed that it was atrociously loud. I just don't understand how the management couldn't see this and ask the vocalist to adjust the volume. Louder is not better., This location is small so any amount of noise is going to be amplified. I love live music at restaurants, but this place was not it. Also, when we got there, there was no hostess and we had to stand around for a minute even though I saw the host/hostess standing there talking to other ppl.
    

    Is this helpful?