Crafthouse

I used to live in the area when this was World of Beer and while in town for a night figured I'd check out the new setup. They definitely have a huge selection and the staff I talked to was more than happy to give beer recommendations, samples, and mix up and drink you were after. The vibe is exactly the same and is pretty much a corporate spot for happy hours and parties. It's a large venue and seemed very understaffed when I went; only having 2 bartenders and one server with a corporate event going on in addition to the regular evening traffic.I tried their pickle chips and they were solid. A little greasy but crispy. Don't have a ton other to comment on but I'd say if you're looking for beer over food, or want to please a crowd this is great. There are probably better options around for the inverse.

We came for happy hour (Mon-Fri 4-7pm) right before Trivia night so it was packed. We got Moscow mules and craft house tots. Both were good and well priced. Service was slow as it seemed like they were short staffed, but he was working his best.They offer Trivia night on Tuesdays (free), and karaoke on wednesdays and Fridays.

We dropped by this place before our flight back to San Diego. It's ~20 minutes from Dulles. We were looking for a bar to watch football.We came in on a Sunday and appreciated all the TVs that had different games on. The place was busy as it was NFL Sunday, but our waiter was pretty good at checking in on our table. Our group mainly ordered drinks. Churros were a delightful dessert. Glad we stopped by this place! Great place for drinks, especially beer if that's your thing.

Pretty darn good prices for happy hour for food snacks and drinks. The portions are also huge. They have a good amount of seating both inside and outside. Service is quick, and it makes for a good first date. Relatively strong drinks.

We came here on a Wednesday night for their karaoke. It was our first time visiting this Reston location. They had a QR code on the table for their menu, and I ordered the mozzarella sticks, the sautéed shrimp bowl (like a stir fry with veges over rice), and a peach sangria from their cocktail menu. The food was brought out promptly, and it was tasty. The shrimp was well seasoned and grilled, and the portion of the bowl's contents (mixed vegetables and rice) was satisfying especially with the appetizer. I might've been left slightly hungrier if it was just the bowl that I ordered for dinner. The shrimp bowl came with a Sriracha lime dipping sauce as well as a gluten-free soy sauce ramekin on the side. I opted for the soy sauce, but it was tasty enough even without it. The peach sangria was delicious, but when I went to order a second they ran out of the contents to make another! So that was a little disappointing. For my second drink, I ordered the house margarita with salt. They had various flavors of margarita, but I just stuck to the classic. The drinks were not cheap, even for a Wednesday night, at $13 each. With all the ice they put in there and the short glasses they serve their cocktails in, that $13 drink will last you about 15 minutes! We really enjoyed Benji and the karaoke set up he brought. Even some of the most obscure songs, he had at the ready. There was a few steps to walk up to stage, which was spotlit and featured a small monitor for lyrics and a mic stand. There was a larger monitor facing the other patrons, and what I liked about the system they had was that you could see the next 2 to 3 singers who were on deck to appear next. It was helpful, so you know if you were in the queue and it cut down on the need to "page" the next singer and wait for them to come up and sing. A much more efficient system. There seemed to be a group of regulars, and it was a welcoming and appreciative audience of folks of all ages. Karaoke went from 8 PM to 11 PM, so we each got about two or three songs in.I would definitely come back with friends again for another karaoke night. Parking was super easy in the garage next-door, and evening parking is free.

Interesting place with huge selection of beers.Great location to watch Sunday Night football as the bar wasn't too crowded.I tried the Mexican Salted Lime Lager which was different.The side of tots were really good and were piping hot. The shrimp were really awesome loved the breading and the spicy sriracha aioli was very nice with a surprisingly great heat level!My server was a little distracted and didn't seem too excited to make a recommendation so was hoping for a little better service maybe next time.Still an overall 4 star eat!

I love this place. I work from home, but when I go to the office this is an easy after work happy hour. You can call ahead and make reservations, there's parking garages everywhere, the menu is on a QR code, waiters are great about starting tabs for individuals, and the food is good. I've never been disappointed. I created a reservation the day before by calling in, there was a table waiting for our group when we arrived. They have large high tops that seat I believe 8-10 folks. I ordered the old fashion (2) and the pretzel. Both were great! I will be back. I heard that different days during the week they hold different events like trivia, kareoke, and more.

Service not greatDid not try the beerFood...no valueDaughter had Philly cheesesteak...she rated it 6.5/10 just on taste. When factoring in the San which was nearly $18 for a sandwich approx 7 inches in total length with very little meat was extremely disappointing. Add in the fact that it was clearly microwaved. Extremely disappointing. And definitely not worth the $18 price tag!!!! If you are looking for a sandwich, go to Jersey mikes. Made fresh on griddle and way more meat and sandwich and flavor to enjoy. Veggie bowl with rice was ok; but again almost $15 for microwave fare. Veggies were not fresh, all flavor was in teriyaki sauce that was served on side. Don't waste your hard earned money on this place with so many great restaurants in the same area that do not microwave and provide much higher value for their menu. I am a foodie that loves to try new places. Hate to go Gordon Ramsey on this place; but just no passion in the food and it is very evident with disappointing portions, poor flavor, and sky high prices all made in a microwave. If you tried something phenomenal here that I missed let me know. Also if you do try the Philly cheesesteak or the veggie bowl, would love to get your take.

I believe I've come here twice so far. First time, I had nachos and some Irish whiskey or some such that was discounted on St. Paddy's Day.This is my second time, on this Friday evening. Next Monday is Juneteenth, just to put into context.I attended a social event here. In terms of parking, I work in Reston so don't have too much issue with it. Otherwise, try any of the parking garages in the Town Center (RTC) and they should be free for up to 2 hours on evenings or weekends -- but don't quote me on that.Our waiter who came around was some Asian dude who had a lot of swag and general know-how, and me being Asian myself I could definitely respect that.Anyway he said the best items here were any of the Bowls (Fish or Steak in particular), the Burgers, or Pizza. Don't remember his exact words, but he seemed sure of that. I felt hungry enough for a burger, but I settled for a Salmon Bowl. That seemed good enough, and fish is healthier and I didn't want to risk touching red meat too often.Turns out, my Bowl was rather superlative. Lot of greens and veggies and healthy side, but even that aside, the fish and accompanying sauce was an outstanding combo. Fish was lightly salted and went fine by itself or with underlying rice. But when you mixed in the sauce it came with, it truly added to the flavor. I would try spooning the sauce, along with salmon and rice and maybe some greens -- that combo tastes very good, trust me.Anyway, subtracting a star because one it's kinda expensive here, so be prepared to bust out the wallet and a 20-dollar bill (figuratively speaking) and that's just with me ordering one dish and a glass of complementary water. That, plus lot of the people are just chatting amongst themselves and it's real hard to talk to anyone or strangers or just try to pick someone up in a bar-style setting, just saying. I tried that once last time, it was a smaller crowd and bit easier somehow, but when it's packed it's pretty brutal to talk to strangers, but then again I guess that applies across the board in anyplace VA, so this is no exception to that rule.All in all, good food but certainly on the pricier side. I guess it helps if you consider you're paying for the atmosphere too, but I didn't like the atmosphere too much myself either, so i guess it boils down to whatever floats your boat, captain.Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5All in all, I'd recommend eating here especially if you are hungry and have a (figurative) 20-dollar bill lying around.

Just had my inaugural adventure at Crafthouse - a rollercoaster with a side of disappointment. The bartenders seemed to be competing for the "Invisible Bartender Olympics," and my dining partner's unrequited desire for another drink was the unsung ballad of the evening.With 52 draft beers, I expected a beer enlightenment, but it felt more like a pop quiz that nobody studied for. The soft pretzel and cheese sauce were the MVPs, offering a flavor party in my mouth. However, the pizza decided it wanted to be a chilly sensation - I didn't sign up for a frozen food festival.The dining room and bar were begging for a cleanliness fairy or a spa day - maybe a post-happy hour hangover or pre-karaoke chaos. The noise level? Let's just say I learned to perfect my lip-reading skills. And this was before the karaoke maestros took the stage.First dates can be tricky, and maybe Crafthouse and I got off on the wrong foot. Here's to hoping they find their rhythm, thaw out the pizza, and maybe invest in a decibel dial for the volume. Fingers crossed for a sequel that's more rom-com than disaster film.