Makers Union

Great experience today at Makers Union! - the place currently screams Christmas with fun and well done decorations.The Brussels sprouts were amazing! filled with flavor and had a good crunch. I ordered the Alfredo pasta and that was delicious too, the chicken was soft and cut into bite sizes with a nice toasty bread. My friend ordered the steak and fries and said she loved her dish too.Service was quick and kind! Everyone was willing to provide recommendations and accommodation for food needs.

Generally, having been here many times, this would be a 4.5 review. For some reason tonight Makers was off. We came here to celebrate my daughter's 15th bday. I sat at my table for literallya 10 minutes without someone asking if I wanted a drink. I got up and went to the bar and ordered drinks myself for the table. Eventually I flagged down the hostess who took my appetizer order. Eventually the waiter (Sharif) came to my table but he was not much better. Not sure if he was busy taking care of a table of 6 next to me, but I had to get up and go to the bar again to get myself a drink. Eventually, for some reason, a new person (Ashley) came to help us. Ashley was a lot more attentive and helpful. Thank you Ashley, for comping the spinach dip. Not sure why, but vibe and service was off tonight at Makers. This is usually a go to place for me and the family. My son and I had the hamburger which was excellent. My daughter had the steak, (medium), which was also good. My wife had the poke bowl, which was also good.

I've been here several times and I really want to like this place......Food (3/5): The happy hour empanadas were cold in the middle- luckily one of the managers remade them and they were better the second time. I was still disappointed. Service (3/5): We came during a Monday night happy hour and the only seats were standing at the bar. It took us a while to order drinks and then we couldn't find our server again. Pretty disappointed when we were paying $15 + for Christmas themed drinks. Ambience (5/5): The best part was the Christmas themed bar. I did enjoy the Christmas decorations and the theme. The

We came on a weekday for happy hour and the bar was busy. We ordered the Little Dipper, Lil B, and Drop it like it's hot, and a few happy hour drinks. The chicken was very small, but decently flavored, however I wouldn't get it again because of the cost for the amount. The dip was good, and the burger was decent and cooked medium well/well done. Overall, a decent happy hour spot.Service was good and the bartender was attentive. They currently have their holiday decor up making the place very festive. I would rate it a 3.75/5, rounding up to a 4/5.

came here to try the restaurant week 2025 menu and all of the food was amazing!! super simple upscale vibe inside aesthetically pleasing and a perfect date night, not to mention incredibly friendly service. Our server was patient in answering all our questions and offering recommendations! when the food actually came out, each dish was so flavorful i couldn't pick a favorite! the brussel sprouts were as an appetizer were some of the best tasting brussel sprouts i've ever had. they also had a lot of creative mocktails available and even some low alcohol cocktail options which was really nice to try! glad we got to try this place for restaurant week, definitely discovered a new favorite to revisit!

Makers Union is definitely becoming my go to spot in Reston Town Center. I recently tried them for dinner and I really enjoyed it. I had been before for brunch and when they were done up for Christmas. Really anytime you visit you will have a great time. For this last visit, I had the painful punch sangria, it tasted like Christmas with the cinnamon and allspice, I would get it again. For an appetizer, we got the spinach and artichoke dip. It was really good, I just wish it had more chips served with it. For the entree I got the chicken piccata. The serving size was huge, so I was able to have some for lunch the next day. The chicken was flavored really well and it had a lot capers, which I love. The service was speedy, we didn't have to wait too long for food. It is also a pretty restaurant, I love the turquoise couches. Definitely check this place out next time you are hungry in RTC!

I stumbled upon Makers Union while searching for a dinner spot with available seating, and I'm so glad I did. The staff greeted my party warmly, and we were seated promptly.Makers Union offers an extensive menu, including a great selection of drinks from the bar. We started with the Nachos as an appetizer (not pictured), and the portion was generous enough to satisfy our group of five. The prices are reasonable across the board for both appetizers and entrées.I ordered the Makers Flatiron Steak with Fries, and I was especially impressed by the broccolini it came with--perfectly seasoned and a great complement to the meal. My friends ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Lamb Chop, and Alfredo Pasta, and they all enjoyed their dishes as well! The ingredients were fresh, and the meats were cooked to perfection. The quality of both the food and the service was excellent.There's plenty of seating, whether you prefer indoor, outdoor, or bar seating, making it ideal for larger groups. On the night we visited, there was live music from a talented musician, which added a great vibe to our dinner experience.

We came to Makers Union early Sunday afternoon for a brunch. Upon my entry, multiple staff members stopped to ensure that I was assisted, which I greatly appreciated. Shortly after our table was prepared, we were quickly seated. Our waiter was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. He also was very patient as half of our party altered our orders when he was half way through taking the table's order. Our food came out fairly quickly. The portion sizes were big, in my opinion. I had the burger definitely which hit the spot taste wise. I also sampled the brussel sprouts which were flavored very well. Parking is abundantly available, which includes both street parking and garage parking (which is free on the weekends). Overall, really good experience.

Starting with the positives, the plates were pretty and the chairs were comfy. Unfortunately, the rest is negative:We were seated and it took 20 minutes for someone to come over and say hi. It took another 10 for them to fill our waters. Our coffee and first round of drinks didn't come until 45 minutes after we were seated. The restaurant was not busy with staff standing everywhere...Our iced coffees arrived as hot coffees with the milk already mixed in, which is usually brought on the side. Since it took so long to come, we decided not to say anything. The coffee was $6 a cup, which was ridiculous, especially because it was incredibly mediocre and took 45 minutes to come.The $32 "unlimited" brunch is not unlimited at all. It is extremely complicated for no reasons. Of the hundreds of bottomless brunches in the area, this is the only one I have seen that works this way. Your table (whether you have 1 person or 8) chooses 3 entrees and 3 starters. They bring out a portion they say reflects the size of your table, and that is it. Not refilled aka not unlimited. Everyone has to agree on the exact order and egg cooking style, which was basically impossible for our large group. Some of us split off and did a la carte for this reason.The beach themed decor looked like cheap decorations from Amazon or Oriental Trading and was falling apart.The poached eggs were aggressively over cooked. The yolk was hard and crumbly.The tortilla chips were paper thin, like something you'd get with nachos at a stadium.An employee was cleaning the table behind us and their windex bottle was spraying so hard it got me wet.

I have been here a few times between happy hour and brunch. As a pescatarian, there aren't a ton of options for me on the menu, so I do prefer coming for happy hour versus a full meal. The spinach artichoke dip and house lager are usually my go-tos. I have always had really friendly service from the bartenders and wait staff, and the small patio in front is nice on warm days. They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights, which sets this place apart from other bars in the area.